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Entrepreneurs, 
 
Times are challenging I know, but you've got to keep working to grow your business.  The OCEC has grown and is looking forward to providing you better resources, events and mentors to help you be succesful.
 
If you're already a member, we need to hear from you!  Tell us what would help you and your business the most and we'll provide it.  Stay tuned!
 
If you are a business owner in Orange County, please contact us to find out how we can help your business through the tough economic times ahead.  You should also contact us if you're interested in helping to support your local entrepreneur community.  We would all appreciate your support.
 
Contact us through our website at www.OCentrepreneurs.com
The Next OCEC Networking Event is
Thursday, October 2nd from 7-9pm
17701 Cowan St., Suite 120, Irvine, CA 92614 Irvine 

Don't miss this great event!

Sandler Sales
We'll be discussing how to become a more effective communicator and 7 Ways to recession proof your business through affordable, effective marketing.

This month, the meeting will be held at Sandler Sales Institute located at 17701 Cowan St., Suite 120, Irvine, CA 92614 Irvine.
 
Sandler TrainingSM is a world leader in innovative sales and sales management training. Sandler has taught its distinctive, non-traditional selling system and highly effective sales training methodology, which has helped salespeople and sales managers take charge of the process. Entrepreneur Magazine has ranked Sandler as the No. 1 training company seven times since 1994, including 2005-2007. 

AdrianneOur guest speaker this month is Adrianne Machina of Tornado Marketing talking about 7 Ways to recession proof your business through affordable, effective marketing. President of Tornado Marketing, Adrianne is also known as "The Marketing Machine," a nickname that reflects her systematic approach to marketing.
 
As always, there will be great opportunities for you to network with some of Orange County's most active and seasoned entrepreneurs and business owners.
 
We look forward to seeing you there. Bring your business cards or any other materials you'd like to share with the rest of the group. We encourage your participation.
 
For directions and information please see www.OCentrepreneurs.com/networking.
 
OCEC Members: Free
Non-Members: $20.00 
 
Register for the next OCEC Networking meeting here...
Coming Soon!
We've recently partnered with some great companies here in Orange County to support the entrepreneur community.
 
The OCEC will postpone it's monthly networking events after Oct. 2nd until next year when we announce the American Express Business Growth Program.
 
On January 15th we will be re-launching our website with lots of great new features, tools and resources.
 
Stay tuned!  
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See some upcoming member events below and check the website for complete details.
OCEC Member Event
 
Join the OCEC
10 Things Every Business Owner Should Be Doing Now!!!
Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6:00pm
An overview of what today's small businesses need to do to remain competitive in a changing environment.
OCEC Member Event
Join the OCEC
Business Networking
and Golf Cruise
May 1, 2009 - May 4, 2009
From Long Beach, CA to Baja, Mexico.  Golf on the coast of Mexico and learn some great sales techniques. www.forenetoworking.com
Win
$25...
As part of our member rewards program, we'll send you a $25 American Express Gift Card every time you refer a new member.  Simply have them enter your email address in the referred by field when they join and that's it!  We'll even send them one too!  So tell a friend and help a fellow entrepreneur.
...every time you refer a friend to join the entrepreneur community!
American Express OPENThe Orange County Entrepreneur Community is proud to be part of a pilot business program of only 30 entrepreneur groups around the country.  We are the only business support networking group in Orange County sponsored by American Express OPEN. Read more about the sponsorship and get free downloads at www.ocentrepreneurs.com/open