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SUMMARY:Growing a Consulting Business - Walnut Creek City Hall - Workshop 11/4 9am
DESCRIPTION:Growing a Consulting Business \nLearn new skills and systems for creating\, growing and sustaining a consulting business. Whether you are starting out or you have been a consultant for years\, this workshop will teach you new ways to build your brand\, attract clients\, strengthen credibility\, increase revenues and generate new business opportunities. This workshop is perfect for solo and boutique consulting firms\, coaches\, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to create their own path to success. David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will share proven techniques and case studies from his consulting work with business owners and global organizations. \nJoin us on Friday\, November 4th\, 2015 from 9:00am to 11:30am in Walnut Creek City Hall\, 3rd Floor Conference Room\, 1666 N. Main St Walnut Creek. \nRSVP: https://growing-a-consulting-business.eventbrite.com \nOther Upcoming Workshops\nSearch Engine Optimization Strategies: Friday 11/18 9am to 11:30am \nAbout CCBDC \nAmerica’s SBDC represents America’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) – the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States and its territories. \nThe mission of America’s SBDC is to represent the interests of our members and their SBDCs\, by promoting\, informing\, supporting and continuously improving America’s nationwide network of SBDCs. \nThe mission of America’s nationwide network of SBDCs is to help new entrepreneurs realize the dream of business ownership\, and to assist existing businesses to remain competitive in the complex marketplace of an ever-changing global economy. \nAbout The Speaker \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is a Connector\, Master Networker and Entrepreneur. David is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com) a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm. David and his team work with clients across numerous markets and sizes to create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and streamline business processes. David is an active member\, on the executive board\, or advisory committees for several organizations. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the community. He has worked with businesses to set up events and to improve overall event marketing. He also specializes in restaurant marketing in specific locations like Orinda\, Walnut Creek\, Lafayette\, and San Francisco. \nDavid founded Professional Connector (www.ProfessionalConnector.com) to better serve his San Francisco East Bay clients by producing and promoting high level networking\, social mixers and business events in or around Walnut Creek that can bring attention to East Bay businesses and create new connections. \nAbout Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com): \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting is a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. We offer new ideas and encourage creative initiatives from strategy through implementation\, from company formation to updating an existing business. This process involves providing focused feedback with a plan of action to achieve ultimate success. As a collaborative partner\, we offer impartial advice\, guide\, and transfer our skills to the client. Our clients belong to industries as diverse as restaurants\, retail\, finance\, legal\, high-growth start-ups\, non-profit\, government\, real estate\, and individual entrepreneurs. Across all industries\, social media has proven indispensable in achieving our client’ goals. \nTo learn more about Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, see case studies\, learn about our Constant Contact solutions and how we work with organizations like yours\, we invite you to visit us at www.PiedmontAve.com. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting works with a wide range of clients and some specialties include law firm consultant\, restaurant and hospitality industry\, event marketing and organizer\, and social media marketing.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/growing-your-consulting/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Small Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Networking Mixer & Business Growth Workshop - 2/15 5pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an After Work Networking Mixer and Workshop on Critical Success Factors for Business Growth. The event is happening on Wednesday Februay 15th from 5pm to 7pm at Regus Downtown Walnut Creek (#290) second floor\, located at 2121 N California Blvd #290\, Walnut Creek. \nDuring this special event enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks from our lead sponsor Regus. \nRSVP Now at https://business-growth-networking.eventbrite.com for $10 or pay $20 at the door (at the door cash only). \nEvent Agenda:\n5pm to 6pm: Networking Mixer\n6pm to 6:30pm Workshop: Critical Success Factors for Business Growth\n6:30pm to 7pm: More Networking \nCritical Success Factors for Business Growth\nIn this interactive workshop we will review a comprehensive strategy for taking your organization to the next level. Business owners are overwhelmed and distracted with day to day activities and tasks. Owners need to make important decisions\, quickly\, with greater consequences\, and often with limited information on hand. Owners concentrate on the tactical decisions and often neglect the strategic ones. Learn the Key Performance Indicators and quantifiable measurements that reflect the critical success factors of a business. This session will provide real world examples and techniques for leveraging existing resources and a systematic approach for growing your business. \nOur Bay Area events are the perfect place to expand your network and start building connections\, while still enjoying yourself. Be interactive\, build contacts\, learn new information and share stories with other professionals attending our events. It doesn’t take much more than a conversation to connect with others and meet interesting individuals that will inspire you. \nRelax and come enjoy a drink after work in this beautiful space with the perfect setting for business and social networking. Don’t miss this chance to make connections and build your network. \nThe event is from 5pm to 7pm.\nRSVP Now at https://business-growth-networking.eventbrite.com for $10 or pay $20 at the door (at the door cash only). \n \nRegus Downtown Walnut Creek\n2nd floor\, 2121 N California Blvd #290\nWalnut Creek\, CA \nRSVP Now at https://business-growth-networking.eventbrite.com for $10 or pay $20 at the door\n(At the Door Cash Only) \nSponsors: \nPeople are at the heart of every successful business initiative. At TEKsystems\, a leading provider of IT staffing\, IT talent management and IT services\, we understand people. Every year we deploy over 80\,000 IT professionals at 6\,000 client sites across North America\, Europe and Asia. Our deep insights into the IT labor market enable us to help clients achieve their business goals—while optimizing their IT workforce strategies. The digital technology-focused division of TEKsystems also provides Website Development & Design\, Graphic Design\, Digital Marketing strategies and more… \nCheck out TEKsystems website at https://teksystems.com for more information. \n \nRegus is the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace solutions\, with customers including some of the most successful entrepreneurs\, individuals and multi-billion dollar corporations. \nRegus network includes almost 3000 business centres\, spanning almost 900 cities across 120 countries.Through their range of office formats\, as well as their growing mobile\, virtual office\, and workplace recovery businesses\, they enable people and businesses to work where they want\, when they want\, how they want\, and at a range of price points. \nLearn more at https://www.regus.com \n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \n\nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nNetworker and Entrepreneur. David is the Founder and Chief Consultant of our Premium Sponser: Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com)\, a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm. David and his team work with clients of various sizes\, across numerous markets to create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and streamline business processes\, – thats what makes him the perfect Mediator at our events. David also founded Bespoke Group Luxury Collective. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the SF Bay Area community. \n\n \n \nDownload the Lyft app\nUse the Code “PACvip” and recieve $25 dollars off your first ride.\nRide to or from this event for free! \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nDo you own a business in the Walnut Creek? Come mingle and network with other business owners in the Walnut Creek. \nAre you a restaurant owner in the Walnut Creek area? Come see how an event like this networking mixer at your restaurant can benefit your business. \nAre you looking to effectively market your Hotel\, Motel or Bed & Breakfast? One of the best ways to leverage your hotel’s brand and presence is by reviewing your competition marketing presence. \nAlso\, professionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nOur Partners and Sponsors \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. (bit.ly/PACwpengine) \nFreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software service designed for owners of the types of small client-service businesses that send invoices to clients and get paid for their time and expertise. (Freshbooks.com) \n \nvCita alllows businesses to capture more clients and provide better service to your existing clients. vCita provides lead generation\, online scheduling\, and invoicing for small businesses all in one easy to use resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave \nAll sales are final. No refunds allowed.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/walnut-creek-networking/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Speaking,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Law Firm Marketing Interactive 2 day Workshop - Los Angeles WeWork Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two day Law Firm Marketing workshop on Friday\, February 17th and Saturday\, February 18th from 10:00am to 5:00pm at WeWork Fine Arts\, on 11 W 7th St\, Los Angeles. Come out and learn about the many ways you or your business can enhance revenue thanks to law firm marketing. \nRSVP at https://law-firm-marketing-2-day-workshop-los-angeles.eventbrite.com\n(An rsvp and confirmation email is needed to attend the event)\n \n\nDay 1\, Friday\, February 17th: \nIn the morning\, learn the Social Media Marketing Strategies and Best Practices to get the most out of your Social Media activities right now. Topics covered include: \n\n9 Key Areas of Social Media Ecosystem\nCore Social Media Tools\nReal World Examples to Implement Today\nBuilding Your Social Network\nManaging Time and Measuring Results and more…\n\nHow effective are your current Email Marketing and Social Media Efforts?\nWhat parts of your business or organization can be effected by Social Media?\nWhat components of our current marketing plan could leverage Social Media?\nHow valuable is feedback from your customers for your success?\nHow do you promote events and get people to tell others about events?\nAre you continually reaching new market segments (Mobile marketplace)?\nDo you have an Online Brand / Branding Strategy? \nIn the afternoon\, we will review a comprehensive strategy for taking your organization to the next level. Business owners are overwhelmed and distracted with day to day activities and tasks. Owners need to make important decisions\, quickly\, with greater consequences\, and often with limited information on hand. Owners concentrate on the tactical decisions and often neglect the strategic ones. Learn the Key Performance Indicators and quantifiable measurements that reflect the critical success factors of a business. This session will provide real world examples and techniques for leveraging existing resources and a systematic approach for growing your business. \nRSVP at https://law-firm-marketing-2-day-workshop-los-angeles.eventbrite.com\n(An rsvp and confirmation email is needed to attend the event)\n \n\nDay 2\, Saturday\, February 18th: \nSaturday Morning; Interactive Email Marketing workshop to increase sales and customer loyalty. Topics covered include: \nEmail Marketing Basics\nBuilding a Quality Email List\nCreating Valuable Email Content\nIntegrating Email Marketing and Social Media\nGetting Email Delivered and Read\nIncreasing Email Click-Through and Response Rates\nand more… \nThe workshop includes a $40 dollar credit towards a Constant Contact email marketing account. \n \nDuring the interactive workshop learn to design an email marketing campaign\, including creating an email template and sending out your first email to see results through away. Bring your laptop! \nNew Constant Contact Customer: \n\nWe will set up a new Constant Contact account for you that includes 2 months of PAIDemail marketing. ($40 value)\nWe will also design a custom Email Template that matches your website. ($150 value)\n\nCurrent Constant Contact Customer: \n\nAttend the 2 hour Email Marketing Hands-On Workshop.\nA post event audit phone call of your current email marketing. ($150 value)\n$40 credited towards any additional Constant Contact products (Surveys\, Events\, more)\n\nIn the afternoon\, you will learn a comprehensive approach to manage and promote events big and small. You will possess all the tools necessary in order to handle everything from registrations to payment to promotion in a professional\, affordable way. Topics covered will include: \nPlan – Professionally promote your event. Set up an ad-free event homepage\, collect registration fees with secure payment processing\, and keep registration open for attendees to register online at their convenience.\nTrack – Reduce repetitive tasks. Reduce the number of day-to-day “to-dos” with online event registration\, reminders\, invitations\, a calendar\, and event themes. Do more…but in minutes by managing all your promotions\, registrations\, and communications in one place.\nManage – Monitor and course-correct. Save money by taking the guesswork out of capturing attendance information. Use event tracking and reporting tools to plan for exact catering needs\, room size\, parking space…you name it!\nand more… \nRSVP now at https://law-firm-marketing-2-day-workshop-los-angeles.eventbrite.com\n(An rsvp and confirmation email is needed to attend the event) \n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \n\nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nNetworker and Entrepreneur. David is the Founder and Chief Consultant of our Premium Sponser: Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com)\, a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm. David and his team work with clients of various sizes\, across numerous markets to create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and streamline business processes\, – thats what makes him the perfect Mediator at our events. David also founded Bespoke Group Luxury Collective. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the SF Bay Area community. \n\n \n \nDownload the Lyft app \nUse the Code “PACvip” and recieve $25 dollars off your first ride.\nRide to or from this event for free! \nRSVP Now! At this point you have all the information you need… \nHowever\, if you want even MORE information\, feel free to keep reading. \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nDo you own a business in San Francisco? Come mingle and network with other business owners in the San Francisco Bay Area. \nAre you a restaurant owner in San Francisco? Come see how an event like this networking mixer at your restaurant can benefit your business. \nAre you looking to effectively market your Law firm in Oakland? One of the best ways to leverage your Law Firm’s brand and presence is by meeting and reviewing other Oakland firms’ marketing presence. \nAlso\, professionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nOur Partners and Sponsors \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. (bit.ly/PACwpengine) \nFreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software service designed for owners of the types of small client-service businesses that send invoices to clients and get paid for their time and expertise. (Freshbooks.com) \n \nvCita alllows businesses to capture more clients and provide better service to your existing clients. vCita provides lead generation\, online scheduling\, and invoicing for small businesses all in one easy to use resource. Learn more atwww.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave \nTerms & Conditions: \nBy completing your online registration you are accepting and agreeing to our Terms & Conditions including giving us permission to take photographs and use your image or likeness\, agree that all sales are final and NO REFUNDS will be offered regardless of changes to venue\, date\, time\, speakers\, guest list\, numbers of attendees\, sponsors or other details. Furthermore mistakes in event descriptions or text may occur and buyer is responsible for verifying any discrepancies or concerns prior to registration by contacting us via the contact us links or emails provided on event pages. You furthermore agree to contact us prior to attending the event or at most two (2) days after the event and clearly explain any issue. Any disbutes over payments that are made by you directly contacting any merchants (paypal\, google\, meetup\, contstant contact\, square\, eventbrite\, etc.) will be automatically declined and you will be responsible for any chargeback or bank reversal fees. In extenuating circumstances and solely at our discretion\, we may offer you a credit towards future events. If you do not accept our Terms & Conditions\, do not register. Thank you for your cooperation. \nAll sales are final. No refunds or exchanges allowed.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/law-firm-marketing-los-angeles/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Real Estate,Small Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:BNI Civic Center Chapter - March 1st\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Join David Mitroff as he will be giving a keynote at the BNI Civic Center Chapter on March 1st 2017\, 12:00pm. \nGuest Fees $40\, pay to the order of BNI Civic Center \nMeeting Location:\nMarines Memorial Club\n609 Sutter St. at Mason\n12th Floor\nSan Francisco\, CA \nhttps://bnisanfrancisco.com/civic-center/news.php
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/bni-civic-center-chapter/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Small Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170310T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170310T153000
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SUMMARY:Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients Friday 3/10
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday March 10\, 2017 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm for a special Law firm Continuing Legal Education workshop on Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients followed by a Tax Diversity workshop at the San Francisco New York Life location (www.greatersanfrancisco.nyloffices.com) located in the financial district at 425 Market St. #900\, San Francisco. \nRSVP Required in advance to attend for FREE at https://law-firm-and-tax-diversity.eventbrite.com \nWithout an RSVP\, pay $15 at the door. Please RSVP in advance. \nDuring this event enjoy complementary refreshments and snacks from our lead sponsor New York Life.\n \nCreating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients (MCLE credit) \nSocial media now intrudes on every aspect of personal and professional life. For a law firm\, social media can be used as so many others do\, for promotion\, but there is also the overriding need to use extreme caution while considering potential legal ethics issues. Social media is such a part of everyone’s lives now that firms must set internal policy to avoid any unintentional issues that might affect their reputation\, client confidentiality\, case management\, and potentially create a legal ethics dilemma. \nIdentification of the 9 Key Areas of social media related to the practice of law and a law firm’s public and private faces\, with particular focus on the pitfalls for law firms and their clients\, leading to practical solutions to develop a social media policy that can affect client confidentiality\, conflict of interest issues\, case management\, how it relates to professional conduct and other workplace policies and impact firm reputation management. In addition\, this seminar will provide some basis for attorneys to advise their own clients on such policies. \nTax Diversity in your Retirement Workshop \nHow will taxes affect your retirement income? \nWe will cover strategies that can help you manage your retirement tax burden and protect your family. \nThe event is from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. \nRSVP Now at https://law-firm-and-tax-diversity.eventbrite.com \nRSVP Required: RSVP for free now or pay $15 at the door.  \nCreating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients(MCLE) and Tax Diversity Networking Mixer and Workshop @ New York Life SF \n3/10/17 – San Francisco\n1:30 PM to 3:30 PM (PDT) \nNew York Life\, San Francisco\n425 Market St. Building\n#900\, San Francisco \nWho will be there? \n\nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts and other professionals\, along with others to socialize and meet new people. \n\nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \n \nDownload the Lyft app\nUse the Code “PACvip” and receive $20 dollars off your first ride.\nRide to or from this event for free! \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need… \n… However\, if you want even MORE information\, feel free to keep reading. \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nAre you looking for expert advice on changing your business model? Come network with our professional consultants and learn more about how we can help you. \nLooking to open a restaurant in the Bay Area? Come mingle and network with other restaurant owners and business professionals to learn about recent restaurant trends. \nSeeking to improve your business lead generation? Come join us at our event and discover how we could help develop your business strategy. \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress like you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events.  \nAbout Instructor: \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D.\, consults with organizations\, business owners and law firms in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Dr. Mitroff has held numerous consultative sales and technology positions\, along with co-founding three companies\, covering diverse environments including technology\, business\, legal\, financial\, retail\, restaurant\, government\, academic\, and health care. David started conducting MCLE presentations\, seminars\, and other workshops in 2004 while working with LexisNexis for 6 years. In this role he conducted over 300+ CLE presentations at 100+ law firm’s throughout the West Coast on electronic discovery\, legal research\, public records\, litigation and litigation support\, patent and intellectual property\, workers compensation\, case management\, and reputation management. David is an active member\, on the executive board\, or advisory committees for several organizations. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the community. \nThe State Bar of California requires all MCLE activities relate to MCLE Provider Rule 3.601: Piedmont Avenue Consulting ensures the content of our MCLE presentations relate to Rule 3.601 in that our instructors have significant experience as a recognized law firm consultants and legal experts with additional experience as a consultant to various businesses and delivering trainings and presentations on the subjects we present. This additionally includes David Mitroff\, Ph.D.’s 6 years of experience working with and delivering MCLE content on behalf of LexisNexis. \nAbout Piedmont Avenue Consulting: \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting was founded by David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\, to meet the growing needs of the consulting relationships he has built with organizations and business owners in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond over the last 15 years. To learn more about Piedmont Avenue Consulting and how we work with law firms like yours\, or for more information about our Continuing Legal Education Seminars for law professionals\, we invite you to contact us today and schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/social-media-policy/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Seminars,Small Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:San Ramon Chamber of Commerce - Social Media For Measurable Results 3/16
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] \n\n\nSocial Media Strategies for Measurable Results\, with David Mitroff Ph.D.\n\nA comprehensive marketing strategy leverages Social Media to makes information more accessible and useful by combining together technology\, content and social interaction across many platforms including websites\, blogs\, video-sharing\, review sites\, email marketing and event promotion. Consumers expect organizations to use Social Media intelligently and for Social Media initiatives to align with other marketing strategies and core values. This session provides an overview of the 9 Key Areas of Social Media as defined by David Mitroff\, Ph.D. with examples from his consulting on technology integrations\, restaurant and retail marketing\, customer loyalty programs\, partnership development and charity work.\n\n\nRSVP at https://members.sanramon.org/events/details/social-media-strategies-for-measurable-results-with-david-mitroff-ph-d-4615 \nIn this program\, discover: \n\nHow effective are your current Social Media efforts?\nWhat parts of your business or organization marketing strategy can be affected by Social Media?\nWhat components of your current marketing plan could leverage Social Media?\nHow valuable is feedback from your customers for your success?\nHow strong is your Online Brand / Branding Strategy?\nHow do you promote events and get people to tell others about events?\nAre you continually reaching new market segments?\n\nAbout David Mitroff:David is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, trainings and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma program and a Google Mentor for the Google Startup Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nThe Bridges Golf ClubThe Fireside Room9000 S. Gale Ridge RoadSan Ramon\, CA  94583\n\n\n\nDate/Time Information:\n\nThursday\, March 16\, 20174:30pm – 6:00pm\n\n\n\n\nFees/Admission:\n\n$10 (Includes a free ticket into the following Business Expo and Mixer)$20 at the Door (if not sold out)\n\n\n\n\n\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/san-ramon-chamber-commerce/
LOCATION:About
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Seminars,Small Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:HardwareCon March 24th and 25th\, 2017 - San Francisco Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:Hardware Massive (www.hardwaremassive.com) the global ecosystem and platform for hardware startups is proud to announce HardwareCon (www.hardwarecon.com) – the first conference devoted to helping hardware startups catapult their businesses to the next levels of success. \nJoin over 500+ hardware entrepreneurs\, investors and support companies for this two day conference filled with many activities: \n● Keynotes\n● Panel discussions with industry thought leaders\n● Breakout sessions with hardware experts\n● Expo hall showcasing support companies\n● Hardware Blvd showcasing innovative hardware startups\n● Retailer one-on-one’s\n● VIP luncheon\n● Pitch contest\n● Happy hour networking! \n15% Off with link: https://bit.ly/2ez6THL \nThe conference theme is\, “The Last Mile: Bringing it Home with Sales & Distribution.” Retail experts will be giving keynotes and breakout sessions surrounding the various things startup founders need to know about growing their business. \n \nHardwareCon will have many expert speakers from various hardware backgrounds spreading their knowledge & insight to help you beat the odds of failure. Keynotes sessions include:\n● Mark Hendsbo – CMO at ANSYS\n● Greg Appelhof – Partner at Spring2Market\nSee speaker list here (https://www.hardwarecon.com/page/1008833/speakers) \nBe prepared for 2 days of networking\, learning and lots of fun! Use the special link below to get discounted tickets on top of early bird discounts. Double the savings! Get your Early Bird Tickets Here with 15% Off: https://bit.ly/2ez6THL \nDate: Friday\, March 24th – Saturday March 25th\, 2017\nTime: 8:30 am – 5 pm\nLocation: ZNE Center\, San Leandro\, CA \n15% Off with link: https://bit.ly/2ez6THL
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/hardwarecon-2017/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,General,Marketing,Networking,Seminars,Small Business,Technology,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170329T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20170303T025209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185200Z
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SUMMARY:Hayward City Hall Workshop - Event Marketing for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Event Marketing for Your Business\nDoes your business produce events to enhance your brand and advertise your products? Do you want to start up an event program for your business\, and need to learn how? \nLearn a comprehensive approach to manage and promote events big and small. You will learn all the tools necessary in order to handle everything from registrations to payment to promotion in a professional\, affordable way. \nTopics covered will include:\nPlan – Professionally promote your event. Set up an ad-free event homepage\, collect registration fees with secure payment processing\, and keep registration open for attendees to register online at their convenience.\nTrack – Reduce repetitive tasks. Reduce the number of day-to-day “to-dos” with online event registration\, reminders\, invitations\, a calendar\, and event themes. Do more…but in minutes by managing all your promotions\, registrations\, and communications in one place.\nManage – Monitor and course-correct. Save money by taking the guesswork out of capturing attendance information. Use event tracking and reporting tools to plan for exact catering needs\, room size\, parking spaces\, etc. \nRSVP: https://www.acsbdc.org/events/event-marketing-your-business \n\nDate & time:\n\nWed\, 03/29/2017 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nHayward City Hall\, 2nd Floor Conference Room 2A 777 B Street ♦ Hayward\, CA 94541
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/hayward-event-marketing/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Seminars,Small Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170329T203000
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SUMMARY:Hayward City Hall Workshop - Event Marketing for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Event Marketing for Your Business\nDoes your business produce events to enhance your brand and advertise your products? Do you want to start up an event program for your business\, and need to learn how? \nLearn a comprehensive approach to manage and promote events big and small. You will learn all the tools necessary in order to handle everything from registrations to payment to promotion in a professional\, affordable way. \nTopics covered will include:\nPlan – Professionally promote your event. Set up an ad-free event homepage\, collect registration fees with secure payment processing\, and keep registration open for attendees to register online at their convenience.\nTrack – Reduce repetitive tasks. Reduce the number of day-to-day “to-dos” with online event registration\, reminders\, invitations\, a calendar\, and event themes. Do more…but in minutes by managing all your promotions\, registrations\, and communications in one place.\nManage – Monitor and course-correct. Save money by taking the guesswork out of capturing attendance information. Use event tracking and reporting tools to plan for exact catering needs\, room size\, parking spaces\, etc. \nRSVP: https://www.acsbdc.org/events/event-marketing-your-business \n\nDate & time:\n\nWed\, 03/29/2017 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nHayward City Hall\, 2nd Floor Conference Room 2A 777 B Street ♦ Hayward\, CA 94541
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/hayward-event-marketing-2/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Seminars,Small Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20170308T004932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185204Z
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SUMMARY:Social Media/Digital Marketing Basics
DESCRIPTION:How do you use or plan to use social media and digital marketing in your business? Do you have an integrated plan to help your customer find\, engage\, and transact business with you? This seminar is designed to help you understand how to set up or focus your strategy on a high level\, and covers the key areas of social media and digital marketing: \n• Website • Blog • Online Directories • Review Sites • Social Networks • Rich Media • Mobile Applications • Industry Specific Sites • Event Promotion \nWe will explain the role of social media as part of your marketing program\, and how to implement digital marketing into your total business plan to drive sales and increase profits. This seminar is sponsored by the Alameda County Community Development Agency. \nRSVP: https://www.acsbdc.org/events/social-mediadigital-marketing-basics \nDate/Time: \n\n\n\nThursday\, 03/30/2017 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\nCastro Valley Library – Chabot Room – 3600 Norbridge Castro Valley CA 94546
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/castro-valley-digital-marketing/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Seminars,Small Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20170301T063945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185139Z
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SUMMARY:Walnut Creek After Work Mixer & Search Engine Optimization Workshop 4/6 5pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an After Work Networking Mixer and Workshop on Search Engine Optimization on Thursday April 6th from 5pm to 7pm at Regus Walnut Creek (#300)\, located at 1255 Treat Blvd Walnut Creek. \nDuring this special event enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks from our lead sponsor Regus. \nRSVP Now at https://seo-networking-east-bay.eventbrite.com for $10 or pay $20 at the door (at the door cash only). \nEvent Agenda:\n5pm to 6pm: Networking Mixer\n6pm to 6:30pm Workshop: Search Engine Optimization\n6:30pm to 7pm: More Networking \nSearch Engine Optimization Strategies\nSocial Media makes information more accessible and powerful by combining together technology\, content and social interaction across many platforms such as websites\, blogs\, video-sharing and review sites. Correctly integrating Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques and strategies throughout your Social Media efforts will lead to dramatic short and long term increased revenues\, brand awareness and customer loyalty. Learn from David Mitroff\, Ph.D. how to create an effective SEO and Social Media Marketing campaign with simple and straight forward marketing tactics. \nOur Bay Area events are the perfect place to expand your network and start building connections\, while still enjoying yourself. Be interactive\, build contacts\, learn new information and share stories with other professionals attending our events. It doesn’t take much more than a conversation to connect with others and meet interesting individuals that will inspire you. \nRelax and come enjoy a drink after work in this beautiful space with the perfect setting for business and social networking. Don’t miss this chance to make connections and build your network. \nThe event is from 5pm to 7pm.\nRSVP Now at https://seo-networking-east-bay.eventbrite.com for $10 or pay $20 at the door (at the door cash only). \n \nRegus Downtown Walnut Creek\n3rd floor\, 1255 Treat Blvd #300\nWalnut Creek\, CA \nRSVP Now at https://seo-networking-east-bay.eventbrite.com for $10 or pay $20 at the door\n (At the Door Cash Only) \n \nRegus is the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace solutions\, with customers including some of the most successful entrepreneurs\, individuals and multi-billion dollar corporations. \nRegus network includes almost 3000 business centres\, spanning almost 900 cities across 120 countries.Through their range of office formats\, as well as their growing mobile\, virtual office\, and workplace recovery businesses\, they enable people and businesses to work where they want\, when they want\, how they want\, and at a range of price points. \nLearn more at https://www.regus.com \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \n\nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nNetworker and Entrepreneur. David is the Founder and Chief Consultant of our Premium Sponser: Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com)\, a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm. David and his team work with clients of various sizes\, across numerous markets to create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and streamline business processes\, – thats what makes him the perfect Mediator at our events. David also founded Bespoke Group Luxury Collective. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the SF Bay Area community. \n\n \n \nDownload the Lyft app\nUse the Code “PACvip” and recieve $25 dollars off your first ride.\nRide to or from this event for free! \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nDo you own a business in the Walnut Creek? Come mingle and network with other business owners in the Walnut Creek. \nAre you a restaurant owner in the Walnut Creek area? Come see how an event like this networking mixer at your restaurant can benefit your business. \nAre you looking to effectively market your Hotel\, Motel or Bed & Breakfast? One of the best ways to leverage your hotel’s brand and presence is by reviewing your competition marketing presence. \nAlso\, professionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nOur Partners and Sponsors \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. (bit.ly/PACwpengine) \nFreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software service designed for owners of the types of small client-service businesses that send invoices to clients and get paid for their time and expertise. (Freshbooks.com) \n \nvCita alllows businesses to capture more clients and provide better service to your existing clients. vCita provides lead generation\, online scheduling\, and invoicing for small businesses all in one easy to use resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave \nAll sales are final. No refunds allowed.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/walnut-creek-work-seo/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Technology,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170525T123000
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SUMMARY:Sausalito Business Growth Workshop - 5/25 11:30am-12:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Special Lunch Workshop on Critical Success Factors for Business Growth in Sausalito. The event is happening on Thursday May 25th from 11:30am to 12:30pm at Regus Sausalito (#300) third floor\, located at 1 Harbor Dr #300\, Sausalito. Space is limited\, must rsvp to attend. \nDuring this special event enjoy complimentary light lunch from our lead sponsor Regus. Space is limited\, must rsvp to attend. \nRSVP Now at https://sausalito-business-growth.eventbrite.com for $10 only. (at the door cash only). \nEvent Agenda:\n11:30am to 12:15pm: Workshop: Critical Success Factors for Business Growth\n12:15pm to 12:30pm: Q&A \nSpace is limited must rsvp to attend. \nCritical Success Factors for Business Growth\nIn this interactive workshop\, we will review a comprehensive strategy for taking your organization to the next level. Business owners are overwhelmed and distracted with day to day activities and tasks. Owners need to make important decisions\, quickly\, with greater consequences\, and often with limited information on hand. Owners concentrate on the tactical decisions and often neglect the strategic ones. Learn the Key Performance Indicators and quantifiable measurements that reflect the critical success factors of a business. This session will provide real-world examples and techniques for leveraging existing resources and a systematic approach to growing your business. \nOur Bay Area events are the perfect place to expand your network and start building connections\, while still enjoying yourself. Be interactive\, build contacts\, learn new information and share stories with other professionals attending our events. It doesn’t take much more than a conversation to connect with others and meet interesting individuals that will inspire you. \nThe event is from 11:30am to 12:30pm\nRSVP Now at https://sausalito-business-growth.eventbrite.comfor $10 only. \nRegus Sausalito\n1 Harbor Dr #300\,\nSausalito\, CA \nRSVP Now at https://sausalito-business-growth.eventbrite.comfor $10 only. \n \n \nRegus is the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace solutions\, with customers including some of the most successful entrepreneurs\, individuals and multi-billion dollar corporations. \nRegus network includes almost 3000 business centres\, spanning almost 900 cities across 120 countries.Through their range of office formats\, as well as their growing mobile\, virtual office\, and workplace recovery businesses\, they enable people and businesses to work where they want\, when they want\, how they want\, and at a range of price points. \nLearn more at https://www.regus.com \n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \n\nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nNetworker and Entrepreneur. David is the Founder and Chief Consultant of our Premium Sponser: Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com)\, a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm. David and his team work with clients of various sizes\, across numerous markets to create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and streamline business processes\, – thats what makes him the perfect Mediator at our events. David also founded Bespoke Group Luxury Collective. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the SF Bay Area community. \n\n \n \nDownload the Lyft app\nUse the Code “PACvip” and recieve $25 dollars off your first ride.\nRide to or from this event for free! \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nDo you own a business in Sausalito? Come mingle and network with other business owners in the Sausalito area. \nAre you trying to grow your Marin County Law Firm? Come join us for this special event. We would also be happy to speak further with you after the event and see how we might be able to help your law firm grow. \nAre you looking to effectively market your Hotel\, Motel or Bed & Breakfast in the Marin County? One of the best ways to leverage your hotel’s brand and presence is by reviewing your competition marketing presence. \nAlso\, professionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nOur Partners and Sponsors \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. (bit.ly/PACwpengine) \nFreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software service designed for owners of the types of small client-service businesses that send invoices to clients and get paid for their time and expertise. (Freshbooks.com) \n \nvCita alllows businesses to capture more clients and provide better service to your existing clients. vCita provides lead generation\, online scheduling\, and invoicing for small businesses all in one easy to use resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave \nAll sales are final. No refunds allowed.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/sausalito-business-growth-workshop/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Seminars,Small Business,Speaking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170628T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170628T203000
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SUMMARY:Starting and Growing a Successful Consulting Business - Hayward City Hall - Workshop 6/28 6:30pm-8:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Starting and Growing Successful Consulting Businesses \nLearn new skills and systems for creating\, growing and sustaining a consulting business. Whether you are starting out or you have been a consultant for years\, this workshop will teach you new ways to build your brand\, attract clients\, strengthen credibility\, increase revenues and generate new business opportunities. This workshop is perfect for solo and boutique consulting firms\, coaches\, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to create their own path to success. David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will share proven techniques and case studies from his consulting work with business owners and global organizations. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, June 28\, 2017 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in Hayward City Hall\, 777 B Street\, 2nd Floor\, Conference Room 2A\, Hayward CA\, 9454 \nRSVP: https://www.acsbdc.org/events/starting-and-growing-successful-consulting-businesses-hayward \nAbout ACSBDC \nAmerica’s SBDC represents America’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) – the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States and its territories. \nThe mission of America’s SBDC is to represent the interests of our members and their SBDCs\, by promoting\, informing\, supporting and continuously improving America’s nationwide network of SBDCs. \nThe mission of America’s nationwide network of SBDCs is to help new entrepreneurs realize the dream of business ownership\, and to assist existing businesses to remain competitive in the complex marketplace of an ever-changing global economy. \nAbout The Speaker \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. where he advises clients including law firms and financial advisors on leveraging technology for business development and increasing brand awareness. David has an extensive educational background\, which includes a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with coursework in Legal Studies and Marketing providing a foundation for excellent critical and analytical thinking and business strategy. \nDr. Mitroff is also an Entrepreneurship and Marketing Instructor courses at University of California\, Berkeley and is a Google Mentor for the Google Launchpad Accelerator. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the community. He has worked with businesses to set up events and to improve overall event marketing and restaurant marketing in the San Francisco Bay Area. \nDavid founded Professional Connector (www.ProfessionalConnector.com) to better serve his San Francisco East Bay clients by producing and promoting high level networking\, social mixers and business events in or around Walnut Creek that can bring attention to East Bay businesses and create new connections. \nAbout Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com): \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting is a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. We offer new ideas and encourage creative initiatives from strategy through implementation\, from company formation to updating an existing business. This process involves providing focused feedback with a plan of action to achieve ultimate success. As a collaborative partner\, we offer impartial advice\, guide\, and transfer our skills to the client. Our clients belong to industries as diverse as restaurants\, retail\, finance\, legal\, high-growth start-ups\, non-profit\, government\, real estate\, and individual entrepreneurs. Across all industries\, social media has proven indispensable in achieving our client’ goals. \nTo learn more about Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, see case studies\, learn about our Constant Contact solutions and how we work with organizations like yours\, we invite you to visit us at www.PiedmontAve.com. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting works with a wide range of clients and some specialties include Social Media Marketing\, Law Firm Marketing and Business Consulting. 
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/starting-consulting-business-hayward/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Small Business,Speaking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170706T180000
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SUMMARY:San Francisco Food & Tech Mixer + Expert Panel at Google Developers Launchpad Space 7/6 6pm
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] \nJoin us for a Food & Tech mixer and expert panel on Thursday\, July 6th from 6pm-8pm at Google Developers Launchpad Space\, 301 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105 (4th Floor). \nAre you looking to network with professionals who are particularly interested in technology\, innovation\, and the food industry? Come and meet other professionals in this exciting industry. This is also the perfect event for anyone from other industries who wants to network and learn more about food and tech. \nAgenda: \n6pm to 7pm: Networking 7pm to 7:15pm: Google Launchpad Introduction 7:15pm to 7:45pm: Expert Panel 7:45pm to 8:00pm: More Networking \nDuring the event\, enjoy complimentary drinks and light snacks from our lead sponsor Google Developers Launchpad. \nRSVP Now at https://sf-google-food-tech.eventbrite.com Early bird tickets available for $10 or pay  $20 at the door (At the door Cash Only).   \nFOOD TECH START-UP TABLING OPPORTUNITY: \nDuring the event\, we’ll have 5 Complimentary Tables for 5 lucky food tech start-ups. It will be a chance for startups to talk about their brand and product\, have marketing materials to display and share ideas with event attendees– they’ll for sure give you lots of useful feedback and tips to grow your business. \nDon’t miss the chance to RSVP for one of our food tech start-up tables. All food tech start-up tables are subject to review in order to confirm they are a good fit for the group are not a conflict of interest and to make sure we provide the start-ups with the most value.  \nRegister for a “FOOD TECH START-UP TABLE OPPORTUNITY” ticket to be considered for this opportunity. A limited number (5) of tables are available.  EMAIL us at team@professionalconnector.com with the SUBJECT LINE “Applying for Food Tech start-up table” and include your email\, contact info\, company website and we’ll let you know if you’ve been selected.  \nRegistering for a Food Tech Startup Table ticket does NOT give you a ticket for the event; only a direct email confirming your table spot from our Professional Connector Team will count as an event access ticket. \nRSVP here: https://sf-google-food-tech.eventbrite.com \n \nExpert Panel\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCan Algul Co-Founder and CEO at Pubinno \nPubinno is a fast-growing technology startup developing Taptronics\, world’s first plug&play\, smart beer tap that serves the perfect beer. Taptronics provides smooth creamy foam that creates a wonderful drinking experience. It also combines IoT\, robotics\, data analytics and sensor fusion to increase keg efficiency up to 20%. It can serve any type of beer at the ideal temperature with the optimal amount of foam. As a new channel between bar owners and beer brands\, Taptronics provides operational and quality metrics in real time. We are currently deploying Taptronics all over the world. Check it out https://www.pubinno.com \n \n  \n  \n  \nMark Wittman Co-Founder of Farm Hill \nFarm Hill  is a new kind of food company whose mission is to make truly healthy food convenient and delicious. Our model is to prepare nutritionally exceptional meals in our own central kitchens and deliver them fresh to customers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We believe it should be easy to get a great-tasting healthy meal made from real food. FarmHill.com \n Raf Peteers CEO of Qcify \nQcify strives to be the leading global innovator\, developer and provider of quality inspection solutions that will transform the way their customers and their business partners gather\, manage\, distribute and communicate quality control information. Qcify has worked closely with food processing companies in the fields of automation and imaging technology. Qcify.com \nRSVP Now at https://sf-google-food-tech.eventbrite.com Early bird tickets available for $10 then pay $20 at the door (at the door cash only) \nFood & Tech Mixer + Expert Panel at Google Developers Launchpad on 301 Howard Street\, San Francisco 7/6/17 – SF 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \n \n  \n  \nLaunchpad Space is an event-based community space in San Francisco. Developers and startups can attend to receive free technical training\, one-on-one mentoring and more education aimed at driving their success. Learn more here. \nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff More information at https://proevents.wpengine.com/vip-membership \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. We organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHOOCH is the first-ever subscription drink app where members receive One FREE Drink Every Day\, at top bars and restaurants around San Francisco. Use code “PACVIP“ and get your First Month membership for $1! It is your chance to discover top venues\, premium cocktail and drink options\, and invite-only events and experiences. https://hooch.co/ \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need… However\, if you want even MORE information\, feel free to keep reading. \nWhy & Who should attend this event?  \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nAre you seeking for SF Bay Area Restaurant Investment Opportunities? Join us at the event and discover the options we have for you to review. \nWilling to open a restaurant business in the Bay Area? Come check-out at our event and learn about all the cost breakdowns. \nHas it been about 3 to 6 months since you opened your restaurant? Come join us at our event and discover how we could help create more awareness\, make adjustments with staffing\, menu and grow your business. \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress like you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events.  \nOur Partners and Sponsors \n \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
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CATEGORIES:General,Mixers,Networking,Technology,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients - MCLE with The Bar Association of San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, August 16th\, 2017 from 12pm-1:30pm for Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients MCLE workshop\, presented by The Solo and Small Firm Section of the Barristers Club. \nPlease RSVP here: https://www.sfbar.org/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?id=B171472/B171472 \nLooking to develop a social media policy that can affect client confidentiality? How can a conflict of interest be an issue within case management. Learn how these topics relate to professional conduct and other workplace policies and impact firm reputation management. \nSpeaker\nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D.\nPiedmont Avenue Consulting \nTopics\n• Avoiding potential legal ethics issues\n• Reputation Management\n• Client Confidentiality\n• Case Management \nSection Chair: Lindsey Mignano\, Smith Shapourian Mignano PC \n 
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/creating-social-media-policy-law-firm-clients-mcle-bar-association-san-francisco/
LOCATION:Professional Connector
CATEGORIES:MCLE,Seminars,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20170622T035553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170622T035553Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Expo 2017 San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Expo is San Francisco’s largest & most anticipated national business networking event\, trade show & conference for business owners\, senior management\, business professionals & company decision-makers. If you are looking to make Business-to-Business connections\, learn about products & services that will help your business grow\, and attend cutting-edge workshops & speed networking\, Small Business Expo is the place for you to be. \nCome visit us at Small Business Expo! \n— \nWe invite you to visit our booth at the upcoming Small Business Expo! \nSMALL BUSINESS EXPO \nTHURSDAY\, AUGUST 17TH | SAN MATEO EVENT CENTER   |   FIESTA HALL \nFREE TO ATTEND – RSVP NOW: \nhttps://bit.ly/2gLvn1F \n  \nSmall Business Expo has a wide range of amazing resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs\, including: \n\nExhibitor Hall w/ products & services to help your business\nFree access to 20+ business-critical workshops\nSpeed Networking sessions with other professionals\nBusiness Card Showcase & exchange\nThousands of business owners & entrepreneurs to meet\nGet Dotted ® – A Colorful New Way to Network\nInspiration2020 Showcase Theater Presentations\n\n  \nOh\, and did we mention that the entire event is FREE to attend? What’ve you got to lose? \nRSVP Free Today: \nhttps://bit.ly/2gLvn1F
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/small-business-expo-2017-san-francisco/
CATEGORIES:General,Small Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170830T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170830T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185142Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Walnut Creek Business Event Marketing Workshop - 8/30 5pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Event Marketing Workshop on how to manage events big and small. The event is happening on Wednesday August 30th from 5pm to 7pm at Regus Downtown Walnut Creek (#290) second floor\, located at 2121 N California Blvd #290\, Walnut Creek. \nDuring this special event enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks from our lead sponsor Regus. \nRSVP Now at https://walnut-creek-event-marketing-workshop.eventbrite.com for $10 or pay $20 at the door (at the door cash only). \nEvent Agenda:\n5pm to 6pm: Networking Mixer\n6pm to 6:30pm Workshop: Critical Success Factors for Event Marketing\n6:30pm to 7pm: More Networking \nEvent Marketing \nIn this interactive workshop we will review a comprehensive strategy for taking your organization to the next level. Business owners are overwhelmed and distracted with day to day activities and tasks. Owners need to make important decisions\, quickly\, with greater consequences\, and often with limited information on hand. Owners concentrate on the tactical decisions and often neglect the strategic ones. This session will provide real world examples and techniques for leveraging existing resources and a systematic approach for managing your upcoming events.  \nPlan \nProfessionally promote your event. Set up an ad-free event homepage\, collect registration fees with secure payment processing\, and keep registration open for attendees to register online at their convenience. \nTrack \nReduce repetitive tasks. Reduce the number of day-to-day “to-dos” with online event registration\, reminders\, invitations\, a calendar\, and event themes. Do more…but in minutes by managing all your promotions\, registrations\, and communications in one place. \nManage \nMonitor and course-correct. Save money by taking the guesswork out of capturing attendance information. Use event tracking and reporting tools to plan for exact catering needs\, room size\, parking space…you name it!\nand more… \nOur Bay Area events are the perfect place to expand your network and start building connections\, while still enjoying yourself. Be interactive\, build contacts\, learn new information and share stories with other professionals attending our events. It doesn’t take much more than a conversation to connect with others and meet interesting individuals that will inspire you. \nRelax and come enjoy a drink after work in this beautiful space with the perfect setting for business and social networking. Don’t miss this chance to make connections and build your network. \nThe event is from 5pm to 7pm.\nRSVP Now at https://walnut-creek-event-marketing-workshop.eventbrite.com for $10 or pay $20 at the door (at the door cash only). \nRegus Downtown Walnut Creek\n2nd floor\, 2121 N California Blvd #290\nWalnut Creek\, CA \nRSVP Now at https://walnut-creek-event-marketing-workshop.eventbrite.com for $10 or pay $20 at the door\n(At the Door Cash Only) \n \nSponsors: \nPeople are at the heart of every successful business initiative. At TEKsystems\, a leading provider of IT staffing\, IT talent management and IT services\, we understand people. Every year we deploy over 80\,000 IT professionals at 6\,000 client sites across North America\, Europe and Asia. Our deep insights into the IT labor market enable us to help clients achieve their business goals—while optimizing their IT workforce strategies. The digital technology-focused division of TEKsystems also provides Website Development & Design\, Graphic Design\, Digital Marketing strategies and more…  \nCheck out TEKsystems website at https://teksystems.com for more information. \n \nRegus is the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace solutions\, with customers including some of the most successful entrepreneurs\, individuals and multi-billion dollar corporations. \nRegus network includes almost 3000 business centres\, spanning almost 900 cities across 120 countries.Through their range of office formats\, as well as their growing mobile\, virtual office\, and workplace recovery businesses\, they enable people and businesses to work where they want\, when they want\, how they want\, and at a range of price points. \nLearn more at https://www.regus.com \n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \n\nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nNetworker and Entrepreneur. David is the Founder and Chief Consultant of our Premium Sponser: Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com)\, a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm. David and his team work with clients of various sizes\, across numerous markets to create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and streamline business processes\, – thats what makes him the perfect Mediator at our events. David also founded Bespoke Group Luxury Collective. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the SF Bay Area community. \n\n  \n \n \nDownload the Lyft app\nUse the Code “PACvip” and recieve $25 dollars off your first ride.\nRide to or from this event for free! \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nDo you own a  business in the Walnut Creek? Come mingle and network with other business owners in the Walnut Creek. \nAre you looking to develop or strengthen your restaurant marketing plan and strategies? Restaurant marketing starts with a comprehensive restaurant marketing plan or restaurant concept which today includes Social Media\, Customer Loyalty programs and new technology to streamline operations \nDo you own an established and well-recognized law firm? Do you want to start looking at making adjustments either with staffing\, hiring\, branding\, online presence\, businesss growth or marketing strategies\, for example? These are all areas that Piedmont Avenue Consulting can come-in and help your business with. \nAlso\, professionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \n  \nOur Partners and Sponsors \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. (bit.ly/PACwpengine) \nFreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software service designed for owners of the types of small client-service businesses that send invoices to clients and get paid for their time and expertise. (Freshbooks.com) \n  \n \nvCita alllows businesses to capture more clients and provide better service to your existing clients. vCita provides lead generation\, online scheduling\, and invoicing for small businesses all in one easy to use resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave \nAll sales are final. No refunds  allowed.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/httpswalnut-creek-event-marketing-workshop-eventbrite-com/
CATEGORIES:Exposition,General,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Startup,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Luncheon: Creating a Social Media Policy your Law Firm and Clients Workshop (MCLE)\, San Rafael 9/7
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 7th\, 2017 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM for a special Law Firm Continuing Legal Education workshop on Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients workshop at the Regus location in San Rafael (www.regus.com/sanrafael) at 4040 Civic Center Dr\, Suite 200\, San Rafael. Space is limited\, must rsvp to attend. \nDuring this special event enjoy complimentary light lunch from our lead sponsor Regus. Space is limited\, must rsvp to attend. RSVP Required at https://law-firm-san-rafael.eventbrite.com\n \nEvent Agenda:\n11:30am to 12:15pm: Workshop\n12:15pm to 12:30pm: Q&A \nSpace is limited must rsvp to attend. \nCreating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients(MCLE credit) \nSocial media now intrudes on every aspect of personal and professional life. For a law firm\, social media can be used as so many others do\, for promotion\, but there is also the overriding need to use extreme caution while considering potential legal ethics issues. Social media is such a part of everyone’s lives now that firms must set internal policy to avoid any unintentional issues that might affect their reputation\, client confidentiality\, case management\, and potentially create a legal ethics dilemma. \nIdentification of the 9 Key Areas of social media related to the practice of law and a law firm’s public and private faces\, with particular focus on the pitfalls for law firms and their clients\, leading to practical solutions to develop a social media policy that can affect client confidentiality\, conflict of interest issues\, case management\, how it relates to professional conduct and other workplace policies and impact firm reputation management. In addition\, this seminar will provide some basis for attorneys to advise their own clients on such policies. \nThe event is from 11:30AM to 12:30PM. \nRSVP Now at https://law-firm-san-rafael.eventbrite.com\nRSVP Required: Space is limited \nCreating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients(MCLE)\n9/7/17 – San Rafael\n11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (PDT) \nRegus\, San Rafael\n4040 Civic Center Dr.\n#200\, San Rafael \nWho will be there? \n\nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts and other professionals\, along with others to socialize and meet new people. \n\nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff\n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \n \nAbout Instructor: \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D.\, consults with organizations\, business owners and law firms in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Dr. Mitroff has held numerous consultative sales and technology positions\, along with co-founding three companies\, covering diverse environments including technology\, business\, legal\, financial\, retail\, restaurant\, government\, academic\, and health care. David started conducting MCLE presentations\, seminars\, and other workshops in 2004 while working with LexisNexis for 6 years. In this role\, he conducted over 300+ CLE presentations at 100+ law firm’s throughout the West Coast on electronic discovery\, legal research\, public records\, litigation and litigation support\, patent and intellectual property\, workers compensation\, case management\, and reputation management. David is an active member\, on the executive board\, or advisory committees for several organizations. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the community. \nThe State Bar of California requires all MCLE activities relate to MCLE Provider Rule 3.601: Piedmont Avenue Consulting ensures the content of our MCLE presentations relate to Rule 3.601 in that our instructors have significant experience as a recognized law firm consultants and legal experts with additional experience as a consultant to various businesses and delivering trainings and presentations on the subjects we present. This additionally includes David Mitroff\, Ph.D.’s 6 years of experience working with and delivering MCLE content on behalf of LexisNexis. \nAbout Piedmont Avenue Consulting:\n \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting was founded by David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\, to meet the growing needs of the consulting relationships he has built with organizations and business owners in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond over the last 15 years. To learn more about Piedmont Avenue Consulting and how we work with law firms like yours\, or for more information about our Continuing Legal Education Seminars for law professionals\, we invite you to contact us today and schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation. \n\nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nAre you looking for expert advice on changing your business model? Come network with our professional consultants and learn more about how we can help you. \nLooking for a Law Firm Bay Area Consultant? Come mingle and network with other attorneys and partners to learn about opening your practice. \nSeeking to improve your business lead generation? Come join us at our event and discover how we could help develop your business strategy. \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress like you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. \nhttps://law-firm-san-rafael.eventbrite.com \n——— \nSales are final
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SUMMARY:Facebook for Business - San Ramon Chamber of Commerce - Business Expo and Mixer
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] \nJoin us on Thursday\, September 21\, 2017 for Facebook For Business presented by David Mitroff\, Ph.D. at The San Ramon Chamber of Commerce Business Expo\, located at The Bridges Golf Club The Fireside Room (9000 S. Gale Ridge Road San Ramon\, CA 94583). \nRSVP here: https://members.sanramon.org/events/details/facebook-for-business-with-david-mitroff-ph-d-5470 \nFacebook For BusinessSocial media now intrudes on every aspect of personal and professional life. Consumers expect organizations to use Social Media intelligently and for Social Media initiatives to align with other marketing strategies and core values. In this interactive Facebook for Business workshop we will review and a comprehensive strategy for taking your organization to the next level with Facebook. You will discover the proper way to generate leads from Facebook and how to better manage your relationships with your customers via Facebook. \nIn this program discover:– Web and Social Media Ecosystem – 9 Key Areas– Measuring Results– Facebook – Overview– Facebook – Key Features– Facebook – Examples– Facebook – Pay Features– Resources / Action Items \nAbout Daivd Mitroff:David is a sought after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, trainings and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma program and a Google Mentor for the Google Startup Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
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CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Small Business,Speaking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171227T080000
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SUMMARY:Creating a Social Media Policy your Firm and Clients Workshop (MCLE)\, San Mateo
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, February 5th\, 2018 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM for a special Law Firm Continuing Legal Education workshop on Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients workshop at McDowall Cotter APC in San Mateo (https://www.mcdlawyers.net) at 2070 Pioneer Ct\, San Mateo\, CA 94403. Space is limited\, must rsvp to attend. \nDuring this special event enjoy complimentary light lunch from our lead sponsors McDowall Cotter APC and Piedmont Avenue Consulting Inc. Space is limited\, must rsvp to attend. RSVP Required at https://law-firm-san-mateo.eventbrite.com\nWebinar attendees will not receive MCLE credit. Only attendees physically present at the event will receive MCLE Credit. RSVP Required at https://law-firm-san-mateo.eventbrite.com \nEvent Agenda:\n12:00pm to 1:00pm: Workshop \nCreating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients(MCLE credit) \nSocial media now intrudes on every aspect of personal and professional life. For a law firm\, social media can be used as so many others do\, for promotion\, but there is also the overriding need to use extreme caution while considering potential legal ethics issues. Social media is such a part of everyone’s lives now that firms must set internal policy to avoid any unintentional issues that might affect their reputation\, client confidentiality\, case management\, and potentially create a legal ethics dilemma. \nIdentification of the 9 Key Areas of social media related to the practice of law and a law firm’s public and private faces\, with particular focus on the pitfalls for law firms and their clients\, leading to practical solutions to develop a social media policy that can affect client confidentiality\, conflict of interest issues\, case management\, how it relates to professional conduct and other workplace policies and impact firm reputation management. In addition\, this seminar will provide some basis for attorneys to advise their own clients on such policies. \nThe event is from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. \nWebinar attendees will not receive MCLE credit. Only attendees physically present at the event will receive MCLE Credit. RSVP Required at https://law-firm-san-mateo.eventbrite.com\nRSVP Required: Space is limited \nCreating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients(MCLE)\n2/5/18 – San Mateo\n12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (PDT) \nMcDowall Cotter\, San Mateo\n2070 Pioneer Ct\,\nSan Mateo\, CA 94403 \n \nMcDowall Cotter’s chief objective is to deliver exemplary legal services that are personalized\, effective\, and efficient. Legal matters can be confusing and intimidating; we make it our business to provide clients with the assistance they need to understand the law and with the services they desire to make it work for them. \nMcDowall Cotter provides comprehensive legal services in three areas of practice: civil litigation; business; and wealth preservation. \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff\n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \n \nAbout Instructor: \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D.\, consults with organizations\, business owners and law firms in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Dr. Mitroff has held numerous consultative sales and technology positions\, along with co-founding three companies\, covering diverse environments including technology\, business\, legal\, financial\, retail\, restaurant\, government\, academic\, and health care. David started conducting MCLE presentations\, seminars\, and other workshops in 2004 while working with LexisNexis for 6 years. In this role\, he conducted over 300+ CLE presentations at 100+ law firm’s throughout the West Coast on electronic discovery\, legal research\, public records\, litigation and litigation support\, patent and intellectual property\, workers compensation\, case management\, and reputation management. David is an active member\, on the executive board\, or advisory committees for several organizations. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the community. \nThe State Bar of California requires all MCLE activities relate to MCLE Provider Rule 3.601: Piedmont Avenue Consulting ensures the content of our MCLE presentations relate to Rule 3.601 in that our instructors have significant experience as a recognized law firm consultants and legal experts with additional experience as a consultant to various businesses and delivering trainings and presentations on the subjects we present. This additionally includes David Mitroff\, Ph.D.’s 6 years of experience working with and delivering MCLE content on behalf of LexisNexis. \nAbout Piedmont Avenue Consulting:\n \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting was founded by David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\, to meet the growing needs of the consulting relationships he has built with organizations and business owners in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond over the last 15 years. To learn more about Piedmont Avenue Consulting and how we work with law firms like yours\, or for more information about our Continuing Legal Education Seminars for law professionals\, we invite you to contact us today and schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation. \n\nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nAre you looking for expert advice on changing your business model? Come network with our professional consultants and learn more about how we can help you. \nLooking for a Law Firm Bay Area Consultant? Come mingle and network with other attorneys and partners to learn about opening your practice. \nSeeking to improve your business lead generation? Come join us at our event and discover how we could help develop your business strategy. \nWho will be there? \n\nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts and other professionals\, along with others to socialize\, learn and meet new people. \n\nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nWe all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. \nhttps://law-firm-san-mateo.eventbrite.com \n——— \nWebinar attendees will not receive MCLE credit. Only attendees physically present at the event will receive MCLE Credit. RSVP Required at https://law-firm-san-mateo.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/social-media-policy-firm-clients/
LOCATION:10/21/21 PAC Virtual Happy Hour
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,MCLE,Seminars,Small Business,Webinars,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20180120T061308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185332Z
UID:10002306-1517832000-1517835600@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Creating a Social Media Policy your Firm and Clients Workshop (MCLE)\, San Mateo 2/5
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, February 5th\, 2018 from 12:00PM to 1:00PM for a special Law Firm Continuing Legal Education workshop on Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients workshop at McDowall Cotter APC in San Mateo (https://www.mcdlawyers.net) at 2070 Pioneer Ct\, San Mateo\, CA 94403. Space is limited\, must rsvp to attend. \nDuring this special event enjoy complimentary light lunch from our lead sponsors McDowall Cotter APC and Piedmont Avenue Consulting Inc. Space is limited\, must rsvp to attend. RSVP Required at https://law-firm-san-mateo.eventbrite.com\nWebinar attendees will not receive MCLE credit. Only attendees physically present at the event will receive MCLE Credit. RSVP Required at https://law-firm-san-mateo.eventbrite.com \nEvent Agenda:\n12:00pm to 1:00pm: Workshop \nCreating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients (MCLE credit) \nSocial media now intrudes on every aspect of personal and professional life. For a law firm\, social media can be used as so many others do\, for promotion\, but there is also the overriding need to use extreme caution while considering potential legal ethics issues. Social media is such a part of everyone’s lives now that firms must set internal policy to avoid any unintentional issues that might affect their reputation\, client confidentiality\, case management\, and potentially create a legal ethics dilemma. \nIdentification of the 9 Key Areas of social media related to the practice of law and a law firm’s public and private faces\, with particular focus on the pitfalls for law firms and their clients\, leading to practical solutions to develop a social media policy that can affect client confidentiality\, conflict of interest issues\, case management\, how it relates to professional conduct and other workplace policies and impact firm reputation management. In addition\, this seminar will provide some basis for attorneys to advise their own clients on such policies. \nThe event is from 12:00PM to 1:00PM.  \nWebinar attendees will not receive MCLE credit. Only attendees physically present at the event will receive MCLE Credit. RSVP Required at https://law-firm-san-mateo.eventbrite.com\nRSVP Required: Space is limited \nCreating a Social Media Policy for Your Law Firm and Clients (MCLE)\n2/5/18 – San Mateo\n12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (PDT) \nMcDowall Cotter\, San Mateo\n2070 Pioneer Ct\,\nSan Mateo\, CA 94403 \n \nMcDowall Cotter’s chief objective is to deliver exemplary legal services that are personalized\, effective\, and efficient. Legal matters can be confusing and intimidating; we make it our business to provide clients with the assistance they need to understand the law and with the services they desire to make it work for them. \nMcDowall Cotter provides comprehensive legal services in three areas of practice: civil litigation; business; and wealth preservation. \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff\n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \n \nAbout Instructor: \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D.\, consults with organizations\, business owners and law firms in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Dr. Mitroff has held numerous consultative sales and technology positions\, along with co-founding three companies\, covering diverse environments including technology\, business\, legal\, financial\, retail\, restaurant\, government\, academic\, and health care. David started conducting MCLE presentations\, seminars\, and other workshops in 2004 while working with LexisNexis for 6 years. In this role\, he conducted over 300+ CLE presentations at 100+ law firm’s throughout the West Coast on electronic discovery\, legal research\, public records\, litigation and litigation support\, patent and intellectual property\, workers compensation\, case management\, and reputation management. David is an active member\, on the executive board\, or advisory committees for several organizations. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the community. \nThe State Bar of California requires all MCLE activities relate to MCLE Provider Rule 3.601: Piedmont Avenue Consulting ensures the content of our MCLE presentations relate to Rule 3.601 in that our instructors have significant experience as a recognized law firm consultants and legal experts with additional experience as a consultant to various businesses and delivering trainings and presentations on the subjects we present. This additionally includes David Mitroff\, Ph.D.’s 6 years of experience working with and delivering MCLE content on behalf of LexisNexis. \nAbout Piedmont Avenue Consulting:\n \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting was founded by David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\, to meet the growing needs of the consulting relationships he has built with organizations and business owners in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond over the last 15 years.  To learn more about Piedmont Avenue Consulting and how we work with law firms like yours\, or for more information about our Continuing Legal Education Seminars for law professionals\, we invite you to contact us today and schedule a free 30-minute phone consultation. \n\nWhy & Who should attend this event?  \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nAre you looking for expert advice on changing your business model? Come network with our professional consultants and learn more about how we can help you. \nLooking for a Law Firm Bay Area Consultant?  Come mingle and network with other attorneys and partners to learn about opening your practice. \nSeeking to  improve your business lead generation? Come join us at our event and discover how we could help develop your business strategy. \nWho will be there? \n\nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts and other professionals\, along with others to socialize\, learn and meet new people. \n\nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nWe all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events.  \nhttps://law-firm-san-mateo.eventbrite.com \n——— \nWebinar attendees will not receive MCLE credit. Only attendees physically present at the event will receive MCLE Credit. RSVP Required at https://law-firm-san-mateo.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/creating-social-media-policy-firm-clients-workshop-mcle-san-mateo-2-5/
LOCATION:10/21/21 PAC Virtual Happy Hour
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180209T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20180124T070945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180124T070945Z
UID:10002311-1518175800-1518183000@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:San Mateo Chamber of Commerce - Critical Success Factors for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday 2/9/18 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the San Mateo chamber of commerce on 1700 South El Camino Real for this interactive workshop. https://www.facebook.com/events/504592663252356 \nDuring the workshop\, we will review a comprehensive strategy for taking your organization to the next level. Business owners are overwhelmed and distracted with day to day activities and tasks. Owners need to make important decisions\, quickly\, with greater consequences\, and often with limited information on hand. Owners concentrate on the tactical decisions and often neglect the strategic ones. Learn the Key Performance Indicators and quantifiable measurements that reflect the critical success factors of a business. This session will provide real world examples and techniques for leveraging existing resources and a systematic approach to growing your business. \nDavid is the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc \nThrough his consulting\, lectures\, trainings and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s Internal Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Startup Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/san-mateo-business-growth/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20180530T010459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T010459Z
UID:10002335-1528981200-1529006400@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Engage Hospitality General Manager's Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday June 14th for the General Manager’s Summit from 1pm to 8pm. The General Manager’s Summit is the opportunity to strengthen your skills and abilities through workshops and collaboration. It is also a time to network with your fellow General Managers throughout the Engage Hospitality Collection. \nDavid Mitroff will be speaking at 4:35PM on Reputation Management and Customer Pitfalls \nManaging your online brand and reputation are key in minimizing risk and legal issues. Companies must set internal policies to avoid unintentional issues that might affect their reputation and potentially create a legal dilemma. Learn to identify and focus on current and potential pitfalls\, leading to practical solutions to develop company policies. Learn about reputation management\, implementing an employee handbook to avoid future issues\, and how to deal with customer pitfalls. \nLearn to protect your brand and employees from potential risk and legal issues. Understand how to evaluate potential company and customer pitfalls and create company policies that can be implemented to handle them. Attendees will learn and gain tools necessary to minimizing risk and avoiding potential legal issues. \nGet tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-managers-summit-tickets-45573696152#tickets \nThis event is closed to the Engage Hospitality Corporation. \nEngage Hospitality is an innovative hotel management company based in San Francisco focused on achieving rewarding results and operational success for hotel owners. By encouraging guest loyalty\, promoting creative and forward-thinking strategies\, and providing a progressive workplace for employees\, Engage Hospitality has grown to become one of Northern California’s leading hotel operators.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/general-managers-summit/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Networking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20180519T020517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180519T020517Z
UID:10002327-1531332000-1531339200@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Event Design and Marketing Expert Panel and Networking Mixer- Spaces on 7/11
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Event Design and Marketing Expert Panel and Networking Mixer on Wednesday\, July 11\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at 1160 Battery St.\, Suite 100 San Francisco\, CA 94111 \nAre you looking to network with professionals who are particularly interested in learning how to promote events? Are you a marketer\, promoter or an event planner who is interested in learning how to design events that attract your audiences? Come and meet other like-minded professionals. This is also the perfect event for anyone from other industries and backgrounds who wants to network and learn more in general. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy this panel and networking event at Spaces in San Francisco. \nRSVP Now at https://events-expert-panel.eventbrite.com \nEvent Agenda and Info:\n6:00pm to 6:45pm: Networking\n6:45pm to 7:10pm: Expert Panel\n7:10pm to 8:00pm: More Networking \nComplimentary snacks and drink from our lead sponsor Spaces. \n\n~~EXPERT PANEL To Be Announced~~\nRSVP Now at https://events-expert-panel.eventbrite.com \nEarly Bird tickets available for $10 . \n\nRSVP Now at https://events-expert-panel.eventbrite.com \nEarly bird tickets available for $10 \nEvent Design and Marketing Expert Panel and Networking Mixer\nat Spaces\non 1160 Battery St.\, Suite 100 San Francisco\, CA 94111 \n7/11/18 \, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \n\nSpaces offers an inspiring environment where ideas develop\, businesses build and relationships evolve in San Francisco. Developers and startups can attend to receive free technical training\, one-on-one mentoring and more education aimed at driving their success. Learn more here. \nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s Internal Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nLooking for advice on your business in San Francisco? Come join us at our event and discover the exciting things you can be doing. \nWant to analyze your marketing results? Check out the 5 Essential Non-Commercial Metrics and discover how we could help with your marketing campaigns. \nWant to learn more about digital marketing strategies? Join us during the event to find out more. \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress like you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. \nRSVP Now at https://events-expert-panel.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/event-design-marketing-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Speaking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20180711T020216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T020216Z
UID:10002328-1531850400-1531857600@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Expert Panel and Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Expert Panel and Networking Mixer on 7/17 Tuesday\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at General Assembly\, 225 Bush St\, San Francisco\, CA 94104. \nAre you looking to network with professionals who are particularly interested in learning Cryptocurrency and Blockchain? Are you interested in learning from a highly skilled group of leaders about this trending concept that is reinventing our financial system? Come and meet other like-minded professionals. This is also the perfect event for anyone from other industries and backgrounds who wants to network and learn more in general. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy this panel and networking event at General Assembly in San Francisco. \nRSVP Now at https://cryptocurrency_blockchain_panel.eventbrite.com \nEvent Agenda and Info:\n6:00pm to 6:45pm: Networking\n6:45pm to 7:10pm: Expert Panel\n7:10pm to 8:00pm: More Networking \nComplimentary drinks from our lead sponsor General Assembly. \n~~EXPERT PANEL To Be Announced~~\nRSVP Now at https://cryptocurrency_blockchain_panel.eventbrite.com \nEarly Bird tickets available for $10 . \n\nRSVP Now at https://cryptocurrency_blockchain_panel.eventbrite.com \nEarly bird tickets available for $10 \n\nCryptocurrency and Blockchain Expert Panel and Networking Mixer\nat General Assembly\non 7/17/18\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \nGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation\, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. As the leading source for training\, staffing\, and career transitions\, General Assembly fosters a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. Learn more here. \nBy signing up for this event you consent to receive news and emails from General Assembly \nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s Internal Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nWant to learn more about digital marketing strategies? Join us for the event to find out more. \nWant to learn more about Cryptocurrency? Join us during the event to find out more. \nWant to know some traits a successful CEO has or how to Think Like A CEO? Come check out our event and we will talk about this topic. \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress like you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. \nRSVP Now at https://cryptocurrency_blockchain_panel.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cryptocurrency-blockchain-expert-panel-networking-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,Financial,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Seminars,Technology,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180720T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20180711T004430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T004430Z
UID:10002337-1532086200-1532091600@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Social Media Marketing Strategies for Measurable Results
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning about Social Media Marketing Strategies? Come join us on Friday\, July 20th from 11:30am to 1:30pm for a San Mateo Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn at Total Wine located at 2250 Bridgepointe Pkwy\, San Mateo to learn how to leverage Social Media Marketing Strategies for Measurable Results (part 1). \nGUEST SPEAKER: DAVID MITROFF\, PH.D. \nFounder and Chief Business Consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc and Google Mentor for the Google Startup Launchpad Accelerator program. \nA comprehensive marketing strategy leverages Social Media to make information more accessible\, useful and drive business by combining technology\, content and social interaction across many platforms including websites\, blogs\, video-sharing\, review sites\, email marketing and event promotion. Consumers expect organizations to use Social Media intelligently and for Social Media initiatives to align with other marketing strategies and core values. \nThis session provides an overview of the 9 Key Areas of Social Media as defined by David Mitroff\, Ph.D. with concrete examples from his consulting on technology integrations\, restaurant and retail marketing and customer loyalty programs. \n**Event is FREE for MEMBERS \n**NON-MEMBER guests: $15 \nRSVP Now at ( https://www.sanmateochamber.org ) \nLocation: Total Wine (2250 Bridgepointe Pkwy\, San Mateo) \nDate: Friday\, July 20th\, 2018 \nTime: 11:30am to 1:30pm \nFor information\, contact: Madlen Saddik\nEvent Coordinator\n(650) 954-0848 madlen@sanmateochamber.org
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/lunch-learn-social-media-marketing-strategies-measurable-results/
CATEGORIES:General,Speaking,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180802T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180802T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20180711T004736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T004736Z
UID:10002338-1533220200-1533227400@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:GROWING A CONSULTING BUSINESS-CONCORD
DESCRIPTION:Learn new skills and systems for creating\, growing and sustaining a consulting business. Whether you are starting out or you have been a consultant for years\, this workshop will teach you new ways to build your brand\, attract clients\, strengthen credibility\, increase revenues and generate new business opportunities. This workshop is perfect for solo and boutique consulting firms\, coaches\, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to create their own path to success. David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will share proven techniques and case studies from his consulting work with business owners and global organizations. \nInstructions:\nWorkshop Location: Concord Connections located on1755 Grant Avenue\, Concord.\nParking: The parking structure of 1575 Grant Street Concord\, CA 94520 does require a landlord badge and for those who do not have one\, parking will cost ($10/day).
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/growing-consulting-business-concord/
CATEGORIES:General,Small Business,Speaking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20180911T063255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T063255Z
UID:10002347-1537459200-1537471800@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:San Ramon Business Expo & Workshop at The Bridges Golf Club 4PM-7:30PM
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] \nDetails\nJoin us at the San Ramon Business Expo and Mixer on Thursday\, September 20th 4:00PM – 7:30PM at The Bridges Golf Club located at 9000 S. Gale Ranch Road (The Fireside Room)\, San Ramon\, CA 94583. David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will be the guest speaker at the Pre Expo Workshop where he will give insights on how to be a Networked Professional by maximizing your Online Connections from 4:00PM – 5:30PM. \nRegister now at for the workshop at https://members.sanramon.org/events/details/the-networked-professional-maximizing-your-online-connections-5651 \n$10 per person and each ticket comes with FREE admission to the Business Expo and Mixer OR attend just the expo for $20. \nKeynote: The Networked Professional: Maximizing your online connections. \nNetworking is critical for any business to grow and expand. The number goal for most professionals and business owners is to get more contacts or network more to create opportunities. What if you could create 50% more opportunities from the contacts you already have? By leveraging the power of the Internet and Social Media we can leverage and increase the value out of current and new contacts. Your online connections represent a source of social power and the more connections you have the more power you have. \nLearn how to leverage social media networks\, such as LinkedIn\, to expand your professional and personal brand leading to new sales\, more marketplace awareness and for career advancement. \nGUEST SPEAKER: DAVID MITROFF\, PH.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) \nFounder and Chief Business Consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc and Google Mentor for the Google Startup Launchpad Accelerator program. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) will have a booth at the expo. Stop by and say hi. \nRegister now at for the workshop at https://members.sanramon.org/events/details/the-networked-professional-maximizing-your-online-connections-5651 \n$10 per person and each ticket comes with FREE admission to the Business Expo and Mixer OR attend just the expo for $20. \n9/20/18 – San Ramon\n4:00 PM to 7:30 PM (PDT)\nThe Bridges Golf Club\n9000 S. Gale Ranch Road (The Fireside Room) \n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/san-ramon-business-expo-the-bridges-golf-club/
LOCATION:About
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180921T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T155009Z
UID:10002351-1537529400-1537536600@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:TGIF Lunch & Learn: Data Driven Marketing (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nDescription:\nFounder and Chief Business Consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc and Google Mentor for the Google Startup Launchpad Accelerator program. This workshop is designed to help you promote and grow a brand or business with proven creative and innovative marketing strategies with minimal investment. Learn the 15 essential marketing metrics such as Brand Awareness\, Test Drive\, Customer Lifetime Value\, Click Rate\, etc. that lead to better decisions\, drive revenues and create new markets.\nTakeaways:\n• Acquire an understanding of the process of planning and formulating strategy in the global business environment\n• Use key social marketing concepts to evaluate situations and make business decisions\n• Think strategically to deliver sustainable competitive advantage through social marketing\n• Explains how to use data-driven marketing to deliver return on marketing investment (ROI) in any organization\n• In-depth discussion of the fi­een key metrics every marketer needs to know\n• Practical examples of how to apply the principles in small and large organizations \nREGISTER HERE \nBring your brown bag lunch\, sometimes local restaurants will sponsor and cater our lunch so pay attention to newsletters and flyers. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Total-Wine-San-Mateo-Professional-Connector.png” alt=”Total Wine & More San Mateo” title_text=”Total Wine & More San Mateo” align=”center” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/tgif-lunch-learn-data-driven-marketing-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Networking,Seminars,Speaking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181012T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T045259
CREATED:20180928T051358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T051358Z
UID:10002355-1539342900-1539349200@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:NAIFA Mt. Diablo Lunch Meeting featuring David Mitroff\, Ph.D. 10/12/18
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nNAIFA Mt. Diablo Lunch Meeting featuring David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \n“Critical Success Factors for Business Growth”\nSpeaker: David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nCEO & Founder; Chief Consultant \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nEvent Details\nIn this interactive workshop\, we will review a comprehensive strategy for taking your organization to the next level. Business owners are overwhelmed and distracted with day to day activities and tasks. Owners need to make important decisions\, quickly\, with greater consequences\, and often with limited information on hand. Owners concentrate on the tactical decisions and often neglect the strategic ones.  Learn the Key Performance Indicators and quantifiable measurements that reflect the critical success factors of a business. This session will provide real world examples and techniques for leveraging existing resources and a systematic approach to growing your business. \nREGISTER HERE  \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nAbout The Speaker\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/David_Headshot.jpg” url=”https://davidmitroff.com” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” alt=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” title_text=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” max_width=”40%” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is a sought-after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an Instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s Internal Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Startup Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nEvent Schedule\nPlease arrive at 11:15 for your Table Topic. \nDue to limited Table Topic information they will not be reserved. Please come early if you plan on joining a Table Topic. \nRegistration Opens: 11:15am \nTable Topics start: 11:25am \nSalads Served: 11:25am-11:40am \nLunch Served/Speaker Opens: Noon-1pm \nTable Topic 1: “RICP: What It Means and How It Has Boosted My Planning Practice” Jimmy Diehl\, MBA\, CFBS\, RICP\, AIF –MassMutual \nTable Topic 2: TBD \nTable Topic 3: TBD \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nREGISTER HERE \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nThanks to This Month’s Sponsor\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/naifa-gateway-professional-connector.png” url=”https://www.gfainvestments.com” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” alt=”Gateway Financial Advisors\, Inc.” title_text=”Gateway Financial Advisors\, Inc.” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nGateway Financial Advisors \nShane Westhoelter \n(925) 999-8699 \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/naifa-mt-diablo-lunch-meeting-featuring-david-mitroff-10-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Seminars,Speaking,Workshop
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