U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education to speak at the NCCET’s Distance Learning Adaptation Forum - Beyond COVID-19 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 13, 2020) – The National Council for Continuing Education and Training (NCCET) has announced that U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education for Career, Technical and Adult Education Scott Stump will speak at the “Distance Learning Adaptation Forum - Beyond COVID-19” virtual conference May 18-21. The live, interactive video conference will address best practices in a post-pandemic world across a series of topics presented by experts in higher education. In addition, “Return, Revert, or Revolution? Workforce Development and Continuing Education’s New Challenge?” will (2 comments)
education: 4 Easy Ways to Integrate Your Business Into the Community
- 12/29/17 11:14 AM
Although small businesses rarely have large marketing budgets to particpate in media buys and event sponsorships there are effective ways that a small business to integrate with their community. A major component of iPartnerMedia's growth in the first five years is our commitment to engaging with various community organizations such as chambers of commerce, schools, professional organizations, economic development and charitable, non-profit organizations. Newer companies without big marketing budgets can follow the four tips below to do some grass roots marketing themselves:
1) Be a leader not a follower Take on a leadership position within organizations rather than just writing a sponsorship check. 2) Identify strategic (2 comments)
Identifying your mission and vision is the beginning.
The magic happens when other people know what you stand for and help you spread the word.
Join us for PLAN: “First Steps to Build a Profitable Business” on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Brooks Executive Suites, 9900 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs. You will learn simple steps to lay the path to a more profitable business. Event Host: Colleen Jorgensen of Sprint Education Flash: Adam Dalton of AmeriSpec SWFL Featured (3 comments)
education: 10 Value Creation Maxims Every Entrepreneur Must Know
- 09/29/16 12:17 PM
There is only one reason to own a business and that is to sell it to a third-party, employees or your children. Eric Gall, managing partner, Edison Avenue, covers ten strategies you can implement beginning today to maximize the value before you exit. Eric’s tips are perfect for any entrepreneur who to improve his or her company in preparation to sell, but are also helpful even if you never plan on exiting. Adam Dalton, owner, AmeriSpec SWFL will serve as event host while Steve Bray, sales and marketing manager, DryZone/H2O911 delivers the educational flash.
Secret Ingredient to an Experience of a Lifetime Presented by PLAN! - Professional Leadership Academy Network - May 31
Do you like to travel? Does your business attract tourists seeking unique experiences? Virtuoso travel advisor Theresa Tyo, owner, Camelot Journeys, will point out a few key reasons why you should form a relationship with a Travel Advisor who you can trust to cut through all the internet clutter and collaborate with you in creating unforgettable, customized trips from weekend getaways to experiences of a lifetime. Learn how Theresa’s worldwide connections give access to itineraries, exclusive perks and experiences that you can’t find online or (2 comments)
What would you do if you could recover $300 or more per month of your expenses? Add to your retirement? Build a vacation fund? Enhance your wardrobe? No matter what your money vice may be, the first step is evaluating all the financial leaks in your life. Mark Cangiano, president, Lane Financial Group, and adjunct professor, Florida Gulf Coast University, will walk the PLAN! audience through his model of discovering found money from our normal day to day lives. These savings help self-fund the goals we want to accomplish without earning a dollar more. Carolie Burroughs, CFA and founder, West End Avenue Advisors, (0 comments)
With over 600 newly licensed Realtors hitting the streets in Southwest Florida recently, the networking scene is picking up. Don't worry if you missed this one, we will do it again probably in June. Be sure to follow Wayne Martin's blog on ActiveRain to get the updates.
Attendees left to right:
Standing: Blanca Contreras, Yolanda Planes & Kwee Huset Seated: Wayne Martin, Randy Mitchelson, Andy Huset & John Wiley Not pictured: Bill Hopmann
Blanca and Yolanda react to an unfortunate water spill! A great ime had by all! Kudos go out to Kwee and Andy Huset who drove (2 comments)