Happy Halloween from The KB Experience


Greetings!

It's the time of year when the breeze is cooler, the air more crisp and fresh ideas emerge as the leaves begin to change colors.  This change brings about a fresh, new perspective on how you can strengthen and re-energize your business.   
 
Whether it's taking advantage of the down-time by touching base with friends and contacts, or
going out on a limb and exploring ideas that were put on the back burner over the lazy summer months, now's the best time to be there for your clients' needs.
 
It's time to show your true colors and explore ideas that will ultimately benefit your business.  While other companies may not be able to, marketing in this economy will help you to stay ahead and make the most of the current market.   Now is also the time for negotiating open market space.
 
With autumn coming into focus, it is time to branch off and let The KB Experience take you in a new direction towards creativity and success! 

 
Taliaferro Foundation Fundraiser
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Buy now and Save $5
 
Networking at Brasserie Perrier
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Join us for a night of Networking and Celebration at Brasserie Perrier
Brasserie Perrier

Date:  Wednesday October 8th, 2008
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: 1619 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
RSVP to:  Events@kbexperience.com  


CoreFitness brings you a night of Networking and Celebration!
Join us at Brasserie Perrier on October 8th from 5:30-8:00 PM. Come and see what's new at CoreFitness this fall including our new location at RIttenhouse Women's Wellness Center and our Corporate Wellness Programs. 
Drop your business card for a chance to win fitness services and skin care treatments.

Recommend our Corporate Wellness Programs at your business and you receive a complimentary fitness package including personal training, massage and nutrition consultation when a program is booked.
  RSVP To:  events@kbexperience.com or Click Here
HYPE Networking Event
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Thin Flats Opening!
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October Calendar   

Mural Arts  Tour by Bicycle
Meet  at White Dog Cafe for coffee & muffins before leaving on a guided tour of Philadelphia's outstanding wall murals by bicycle. We will return to the Cafe for lunch and discussion with Jane Golden, Director of the Mural Arts Program, on murals, community pride, and civic engagement. Helmets and locks are required.
Cost is $38 by bike and includes muffins & coffee, lunch, tax & tip, tour and contribution to the Mural Arts Program. For reservations, call (215) 386-9224.
 
Monday October 6
Incubator Intensive
Date: Monday, 10/6/2008
Location: Ladies Who Launch Mid-Town in Philadelphia, PA
Hosted by: Ladies Who Launch
Details: This 4-week workshop is for women in all stages of building their business or next project. Working with 8 to 10 others, you will find clarity in your direction and the inspiration to go out and make it happen. Ongoing membership afterward includes... [more info » http://www.networkinphilly.com/upcoming.asp#1331]
 
Tuesday, October 7
Steven Wray
Executive Director
Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
 Join CCPA members and friends
as we get to know Philadelphia's business,
civic, political and cultural leaders.
Brasserie Perrier
1619 Walnut Street
11:45 AM to 1:30 PM 
Luncheon includes
appetizer, entree, dessert and coffee. 
$50 per person for non-members,
$40 per person for CCPA members only.
 Reservations and pre-payment are required.
Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance.
No-shows will be billed.
 Center City Proprietors Association
1528 Walnut Street, Suite 910
Philadelphia, PA 19102
t: 215.545.7766   f: 215.545.3634
 
Tuesday 7th
HYPE Event
Time: 530pm to 730pm
Location Field House
Free Happy Hour, free food and discounted drinks

 
Wednesday 8th

Corefitness Celebration
Time: 530pm to 730pm
Location:  Brasserie Perrier
Free Happy Hour, free light fare and drink specials

 
Friday October 10TH
Grave Diggers Ball
Gravediggers' Ball Friday, October 10
Union League of Philadelphia
Presented by Laurel Hill Cemetery - The Underground Museum
$150
Call 215-228-8200 to order
The Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery's fourth annual fundraising event is held at the Union League of Philadelphia. It includes cocktails, auction, dinner, dancing and musical entertainment by The Quake, a dynamic 11-piece dance band.
Tickets are $150 per person, or $1,200 for a table of ten. Secure parking is included, and black-tie or costume is requested. All proceeds go towards the continued restoration and preservation of historic Laurel Hill Cemetery.
 
Saturday October 11th
Penn State vs Wisconsin Game
Urban Saloon from 730pm
$25 per ticket complimentary buffet, silent auction, free beer bar for the first half
buy tickets at http://www.taliaferrofoundation.org/

The Power of Linked in - What Can I actually do with it?

  Date:   Tuesday, 10/14/2008

  Time:   7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  Location:   Plymouth Country Club - 888 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19472
  Hosted by:    Sales & Marketing Executives International, Philadelphia Affiliate
  Details:   PRESETED BY: Ed Callahan, Principal in Coherent Sales Consulting - Ed Callahan has a sales advisory practice and is a Linkedin ® expert. LinkedIn is one of the hottesttechnology tools for connecting to your peers and prospects across the country and the world. Learn how to make the most of this easy and effective tool. You'll discover:LinkedIn Tips for Branding LinkedIn for Finding Prospects LinkedIn for Doing Research LinkedIn for Scoping out the competition and more!
  More Info:   http://www.smeiphilly.org
 
Celebrate Diversity! Career Fair
  Date:   Wednesday, 10/15/2008    Time:   10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

  Location:   The Kimmel Center - 260 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102  Hosted by:    JobCircle.com
  Details:   One of Philadelphia's most prestigious job fairs is just around the corner and you don't want to miss it! Celebrate Diversity! is headed back to the Kimmel Center on Thursday, October 15th. Come meet face-to-face with dozens of Philadelphia's premier employers all looking to fill positions from entry-level to management in a wide array of industries. FREE ADMISSION! BRING A FRIEND! EVERYONE IS INVITED! FREE RESUME CRITIQUES! FREE CAREER WORKSHOPS! Go to www.diversitypa.com to pre-register.
  More Info:   http://www.diversitypa.com
 
Recruiter's Round Table
  Date:   Wednesday, 10/15/2008  

  Time:   6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  Location:   CIGNA - 2 Liberty Place - 16th Street, between Chestnut & Market, Philadelphia, PA 19101
  Hosted by:    BDPA Philadelphia
  Details:   This event is a forum that facilitates gaining knowledge of today's local job market. A panel of local recruiters will discuss the recruitment process at their companies, what's going on in the Philadelphia job market identify needed skill sets and strategies for getting the interview, as well as local employment opportunities in the Information Technology field. Register Now: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/143399913 Bring your resume!
  More Info:   http://www.bdpaphilly.org

Wednesday, October 15
H.G. "Buzz" Bissinger
Author and
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
 Join CCPA members and friends
as we get to know Philadelphia's business,
civic, political and cultural leaders.
Brasserie Perrier
1619 Walnut Street
11:45 AM to 1:30 PM 
Luncheon includes
appetizer, entree, dessert and coffee. 
$50 per person for non-members,
$40 per person for CCPA members only.
 Reservations and pre-payment are required.
Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance.
No-shows will be billed.
Center City Proprietors Association
1528 Walnut Street, Suite 910
Philadelphia, PA 19102
t: 215.545.7766   f: 215.545.3634 
 
Tuesday, October 21

Ahmeenah Young
President and CEO
PA Convention Center Authority
 Join CCPA members and friends
as we get to know Philadelphia's business,
civic, political and cultural leaders.
Brasserie Perrier
1619 Walnut Street
11:45 AM to 1:30 PM
Luncheon includes
appetizer, entree, dessert and coffee. 
$50 per person for non-members,
$40 per person for CCPA members only.
 Reservations and pre-payment are required.
Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance.
No-shows will be billed.
Center City Proprietors Association
1528 Walnut Street, Suite 910
Philadelphia, PA 19102
t: 215.545.7766   f: 215.545.3634
 
Creative Entrepreneur Expo
  Date:   Wednesday, 10/22/2008  

  Time:   5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  Location:   AIA Center for Architecture - 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 [
  Hosted by:    Innovation Philadelphia
  Details:   Celebrate the success of this year's DesignPhiladelphia at the AIA Center for Architecture, Philadelphia's only venue devoted solely to the advancement of design excellence in the built environment. Discover first-hand the creative talent in our region, as over 25 design entrepreneurs and freelancers showcase their portfolios. Designers with skills in graphic, industrial, web and interior design will be exhibiting their work. Pre-registration is required at www.innovationphiladelphia.com.
  More Info:   http://www.innovationphiladelphia.com
 
Philadelphia Networks Internationally at Kildare's
  Date:   Thursday, 10/23/2008  

  Time:   6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  Location:   Kildare's Irish Pub HeadHouse Square - South Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  Hosted by:    Women's Campaign International
  Details:   Philadelphia based non-profit Women's Campaign International is hosting a wine tasting and light fare event at Kildare's on October 23rd. Young Professionals are encouraged to capitalize on this networking opportunity where there will be women from around the world who have become pioneers in their field.
  More Info:   http://www.active.com/donate/wcikildares/
 

Halloween Dinner & Cemetery Tour
at Laurel Hill Cemetery
Thursday, Oct 23, 6 & 7:30pm

11th Annual
Meet at 3822 Ridge Avenue
In 1836, architect Peter Notman designed one of Phila's first great public landscapes. The only cemetery on the National Register of Historic Places, Laurel Hill is the second oldest garden-style cemetery in America. Following a buffet dinner at 6pm or 7:30pm, we will have a guided tour by flashlight of the many elaborate gravestones, obelisks, & mausoleums that create an outdoor museum of America's Victorian heritage. Actors will reenact the lives of select people at their graves. Bring a flashlight & BYOB.  Costumes are encouraged; anyone dressed in a full costume receives a $10 gift certificate to The Black Cat.  Rain or Shine.
/person includes dinner at Laurel Hill, tour of cemetery, tax & gratuity.  Reservations with advance payment required by calling (215) 386-9224.  Please specify either 6 or 7:30pm
 
Wednesday, October 29

Frank Rizzo
Councilman-at-Large
City of Philadelphia 
 Join CCPA members and friends
as we get to know Philadelphia's business,
civic, political and cultural leaders.
Brasserie Perrier
1619 Walnut Street
11:45 AM to 1:30 PM
Luncheon includes
appetizer, entree, dessert and coffee. 
$50 per person for non-members,
$40 per person for CCPA members only.
 Reservations and pre-payment are required.
Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance.
No-shows will be billed.


2008 Young Friends Event
  Date:   Wednesday, 10/29/2008  

  Time:   5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
  Location:   University of the Arts, Dorrance Hamilton Hall - 320 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
  Hosted by:    Project H.O.M.E.
  Details:   Join us for plenty of networking, a fabulous silent auction, a brief program emceed by Pat Croce, and all the hors-d''oeuvres and beverages you want! Proceeds support Project H.O.M.E.''s programs to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in Philadelphia. Contact Karen Brooks at karenbrooks@projecthome.org for more information, and visit http://www.projecthome.org/news/events.php?id=30 to buy tickets.
  More Info:   http://www.projecthome.org
 
The Five Most Dangerous Business Trends Facing Lawyers Today
  Date:   Wednesday, 11/5/2008  

  Time:   8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  Location:   The Hub Cira Center - 2929 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106  Hosted by:    The Legal Intelligencer and Philadelphia Law Weekly
  Details:   Cole Silver, Esq. will moderate distinguished legal panel featuring Gina Rubel, Esq., President of Furia Rubel Communications, Inc., Robert Denney, President of RDA Associates, Inc., Stacy Clark, Esq., President of Stacy Clark Marketing, LLC, James Rohn, Esq., Chairman of Conrad O'Brien, and Harlan Schillinger, Vice President of Network Affiliates. $175 per person. Advance registration is required. For more information, go to http://www.palawweekly.com/plw_net/business_trends/default.aspx
  More Info:   http://www.palawweekly.com