Take advantage of "Chamber Summer School" this July Gone are the old beliefs that Summer School is simply for remediation. Now students in high school and college are taking advantage of classes during the summer to gain credit for their GPA and advance themselves. We thought, "Why should only students get this advantage?" The answer was simple and we are now offering you the opportunity to take advantage of 6 never before offered classes at a discount rate. Summer School classes are for Chamber Members only and will be held at One Southern Indiana. Each are $25 per person and if you bring 3 or more you will receive a 25% discount.
No B.S. Direct Marketing for Small Business - July 10th from 9 - 11 a.m.
Presented by: Dale Gibbons of eBit Information Systems
Finally, there’s a “No B.S.” approach to marketing and advertising for small business that really works. If you’re FRUSTRATED with your advertising results…if you feel like an ADVERTISING VICTIM…If you struggle for DIFFERENTIATION or feel overwhelmed by COMPETITION, then you need to attend this workshop. Led by Dale Gibbons, a successful, local entrepreneur and “Certified No B.S. Business Advisor”. You’ll leave with revamped marketing and new ideas you can turn into profits immediately after returning to the office. Several 1SI members have already profited from his advice!
Leadership by Example - July 16th from 2 - 4 p.m.
Presented by: Colleen Endres of Melhiser Endres Tucker, CPA’s, P.C.
We cannot effectively lead a company or department if we fail to set the appropriateexample. We will discuss what leadership is and how we can become exemplary leaders. This session is a must for managers and supervisors.
Developing "The Best" Elevator Speech - July 22nd from 1 - 3
Presented by: Amy Romines of Shihan Kyu Training Systems
Are your sales interviews fishing trips or hunting expeditions? The difference is simple - are you hoping the prospect bites the bait or do you truly have a strategy to identify the best targets and move them through the sales interview successfully?
The key - an effective, qualifying first conversation. Done properly, the "wrong" prospects will disqualify themselves. Done properly, the right prospects will ask for your help. Qualified prospects mean good hunting - hopeful prospects make for fishing trips and often return empty handed. Skilled qualification starts with your commercial - the message you can deliver anywhere anytime, even in a brief encounter on an elevator.
Does your "Elevator Speech" or commercial work? How do you know? Does your commercial turn heads and get people to ask - "Really, how do you do that?" If not, it might just be "lumping" you in with your competitors? Whether it's formal networking, social networking, direct contact, or just the unexpected perfect opportunity on an elevator - do you have it and can you deliver it? The bottom line: if you didn't have it when you got on the elevator, you're not going to come up with it during the trip.
Career Pathing in a Recessionary Economy - July 23 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Presented by: Linda Lindsay of HR Concepts
Either You Manage The Top Talent Of Your Organization Or A Competitor Will! Despite some encouraging signs, in today’s unstable economy strengthening your relationships with your employees is critical to your organizations economic health. Many organizations are facing the recession by either cutting jobs, or, at the very least, not hiring additional workers. Still economic recession does not have to mean “Career-Vision” recession. Much like a garden, your employee’s career development must be nurtured during times of economic drought. Career-pathing opportunities boost morale, help retain valuable employees, and match organizational needs with your best internal candidates. Owners, Management and HR need to encourage professional development for employees to assist current employees in developing skills and abilities needed for career development opportunities within your organization.
Faced with a challenging economy, some organizations may be tempted to shift their focus away from activities related to fostering employee advancement and career development.
Employees have become more and more aware that they are responsible for managing their own careers and that their futures depend on continuous elevation of their skills. If employees are not increasing their skills at your organization, they risk compromising their employability — within their current organization or at your competitors! If your organization is not responding to these needs, you are risking increased turnover when the economy improves and employment alternatives are more readily available.
With careful planning, even the most flat organization can be engineered into a productive, nurturing environment where management not only provides a career path but also provides a progressive training plan to develop the skills for success and employee retention.
Attend this valuable seminar to see how your organization can retain your top talent and create a Career-Pathing Strategy for your organization!
Office 2007 - How To? - July 30th from 2 - 4 p.m.
Presented by: Michelle Sollberger of BeechTree IT Solutions
From the FluentTM user interface that keeps everything at your fingertips, to stunning graphics and powerful collaboration tools, the 2007 Microsoft Office helps you create better work, faster. Check out the changes made to Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Do you want it? Do you have it? Do you want to know how to use it? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then you should attend this workshop. We will give you the opportunity to download a free trial and work with you to become familiar with the layout and ease of use of the latest innovation in productivity software. Office 2007 will help to simplify your creation of documents and work products.
(Bring your laptop with Office 2007 trial loaded onto it.)
These workshops will take place at 4100 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana. Payment must accompany all reservations. Please RSVP by clicking on the workshop title link or call 945-0266. All cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the workshop to receive a refund.
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