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| WHAT: |
M3 RACE Leadership Institute
Nurture and enhance the power of community to successfully grow your business and yourself.
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| WHEN: |
Thursday, September 24th thru Saturday, September 26th, 2009 |
| WHERE: |
The Office Depot Headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida
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| TRAVEL: |
You can book your travel and hotel for the Count Me In Leadership Institute by clicking here. You will be connected to Count Me In's corporate travel partner, Donovan Travel. |
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| **M3 RACERS recieve a $100 discount on registration. Check your 'My Alerts' for your discount code. |
| HIGHLIGHTS: |
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Here’s what you’ll experience:
- Two tracks of powerful workshops taught by experts in their fields
- Elevator Business Pitch Updates
- Vendor Matching by WBENC connecting your product or service with corporations, universities, hospitals or government agencies interested in doing business with you. Separate registration required. Click here to register
- Panels, speakers and some creative surprises
- Plus lots of time to share with and learn from each other, one of the hallmarks of the Count Me In community
- Shuttle service between hotel and Office Depot available
- Valet Parking at Office Depot
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Nell Merlino
Founder & CEO
Count Me In
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Isisara Bey
V.P. of Programs & Education
Count Me In
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Monica Luechtefeld
EVP of E-Commerce and Direct Marketing
Office Depot |
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
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6:00 PM
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Reception
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6:30 PM
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Opening Session – Welcome from Nell Merlino and Monica Luechtefeld; Overview of the Leadership Institute, Warm ups and set up for Business Pitch Updates; 1st group of Business Pitch Updates.
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Consult the Experts & Guests page for Instructor titles and profiles, and the Workshops page for workshop descriptions.
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| 8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast |
8:30 AM
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Opening warm-ups with Hilary Blair; set up for Business Pitch updates and workshops
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9:00 AM
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Business Pitch Updates in breakout rooms
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10:15 AM
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Bio & Blackberry Break
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10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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Workshop Session A
You may select 1 workshop from Session A – OR - 1 workshop from Sessions B & C.
- Deborah Owens – A Purse of Your Own: The 7 Wealthy Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs
- Alicia Marie Fruin – Select, Hire and Retain Top Talent
- Bill Dueease & Mary Beth Shewan– Positioning Your Business for Sale & Profit
- Nancy Michaels- Buliding A Mega Brand: One That's Fast-Acting and Long-Lasting
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
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Workshop Session B
You may select 1 workshop from Session A – OR - 1 workshop from Sessions B & C.
- Barbara Kasoff – Give Me 5: Accessing Government Contracts
- Yalmaz Siddiqui – Going Green: Practical Tips to Benefit the Environment, Your Customers and Your Bottom Line
- Mary Wong – Business Continuity: Weathering The Storm
- Belle Frank- Marketing 101
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11:30 PM - 12:20 PM
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Workshop Session C
You may select 1 workshop from Session A – OR - 1 workshop from Sessions B & C.
- Barbara Kasoff – Give Me 5: Accessing Government Contracts
- Yalmaz Siddiqui – Going Green: Practical Tips to Benefit the Environment, Your Customers and Your Bottom Line
- Mary Wong – Business Continuity: Weathering The Storm
- Belle Frank- Marketing 101
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**Special feature!** WBENC Matchmaker at the Count Me In Leadership Institute. Meet with a corporation, university, hospital or government agencies interested in contracting your business. Separate registration required. Click here to register.
There will be two sessions:
10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
By appointment only.
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12:45 PM
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LUNCH with pondering exercise
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1:45 PM - 4:00 PM
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Workshop Session D
You may select one workshop from Session D – OR - 1 workshop from Sessions E & F.
- Deborah Owens – A Purse of Your Own: The 7 Wealthy Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs
- Alicia Marie Fruin – Select, Hire and Retain Top Talent
- Bill Dueease & Mary Beth Shewan– Positioning Your Business for Sale & Profit
- Nancy Michaels- Buliding A Mega Brand: One That's Fast-Acting and Long-Lasting
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1:45 PM - 2:40 PM
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Workshop Session E
You may select one workshop from Session D – OR - 1 workshop from Sessions E & F.
- Karen Mitchell- Business Entrepreneurs: How Well do You Understand Your Financial Condition?
- Lisa Sparks – Email Marketing with Constant Contact
- Monica Luechtfeld, Christine Buscarino & Liz Lynch- Social Media: Twitter, Blogs and Networks
- Tom Gallman– The SBA and the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
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2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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Workshop Session F
You may select one workshop from Session D – OR - 1 workshop from Sessions E & F.
- Karen Mitchell- Business Entrepreneurs: How Well do You Understand Your Financial Condition?
- Lisa Sparks – Email Marketing with Constant Contact
- Monica Luechtfeld, Christine Buscarino & Liz Lynch- Social Media: Twitter, Blogs and Networks
- Tom Gallman– The SBA and the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
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| 4:00 PM |
Break & Refreshments
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4:30 PM
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Creative Communications with Hilary Blair |
6:30 PM
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Adjourn for the day
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
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| 8:30 AM: |
Continental Breakfast |
9:00 AM
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Warm-ups and Morning Sharing
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9:30 AM
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Spotlight on Office Depot
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| 9:45 PM |
Talk Back with our Experts – Workshop instructors share their pearls of wisdom
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| 10:15 AM |
Running the M3 RACE featuring a panel of M3 RACERs with Heather Kipnis
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10:45 AM
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Bio and Blackberry Break |
11:00 AM
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A Conversation on Leadership with Stacey Schieffelin, President, Your Best Friend Cosmetics
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11:30 AM
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New Rules: Tips for Keeping Your Business Solvent That Your Finance Company Wants You to Know– Michelle Dolberry, American Express OPEN
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12:00 PM
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Keynote with Nell Merlino
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12:30 PM
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Networking Lunch
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1:30 PM
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RACE Website Treasures – The Dashboard and Webinars with Heather Kipnis, Personal Pages and Media Opportunities with Amy Litt
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2:00 PM
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Take the Mic: Your “down and dirty” 30 seconds to come onstage and highlight your newest business offerings
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2:30 PM
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Announcements and Acknowledgements
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3:00 PM
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Close
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When
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6:00 PM
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 3:00 PM (ET)
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Where
Office Depot Headquarters
6600 N. Military Trail
Boca Raton,
FL 33496
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