Sentences with phrase «meet other local business»

Meet other local business owners, hold community functions in your office and practice door - to - door marketing to show that you're one of them.

Not exact matches

Simple steps, such as looking for suppliers and vendors on the island, using one's connections to help other local firms tap into demand or meet investors, and expanding one's own business beyond Puerto Rico can all make a difference.

In a wide - ranging speech titled Why Australia must be responsible with agriculture, delivered at a business lunch today, David Farley called for the government to renegotiate indigenous land titles and pastoral leases, to establish an emergency food bank, in addition to a number of other initiatives to boost Australian food production and export to meet local and regional demands.

«Together, with our national benefactors plus the support of the local business community and volunteers, we can meet our mission of providing a welcoming space that celebrates, nurtures and empowers the LGBT community and our friends and neighbors in South Florida while setting an example for other national organizations.»

As for other town business, Leifeld noted that the town's upcoming monthly meeting next week would include discussion of, and probable passage of a local law banning the technique known as hydrofracking in Olive, furthering a move the town started last April when it adopted a moratorium against fracking.

(a) The Division shall hold one general annual meeting which shall include a business meeting, sessions for the presentation of technical and general programs and, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee, such other events as the local committees may arrange.

NASBM also has affiliated local groups across the country where you can meet other school business managers and gain insights and advice on the process first hand.

Communities are supportive of local businesses and vendors, and most host events that give individuals a chance to meet others in their communities.

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Although some of us prefer to do business on the internet, others find driving through the neighborhood to meet with a local lender preferable.

You'll find plenty of other local sites, activities and attractions to explore near our hotel in La Porte like: Johnson Space Center (NASA's Johnson Space Center) Kemah Boardwalk Sylvan Beach (La Porte Beach) Battleship TEXAS Baybrook Mall Our Value Qs deliver professional, responsive and friendly service, as well as amenities that give you more for your hard - earned money such as free coffee, free weekday newspapers, a business center, valet dry cleaning and copy, print and fax machines, plus: Free hot, fresh and healthy breakfast Free WiFi Indoor pool Exercise room Meeting space Each smoke - free guest room offers a refreshing shower, hair dryer, coffee maker, desk, safe, microwave, pillow - top mattress and refrigerator, along with an iron and ironing board.

The event will facilitate business meetings between buyers of medical and dental services from the US, Canada and other countries and local suppliers, and will help consolidate Costa Rica, and Central America, as a health tourism destination.

There is also a gourmet restaurant offering delicious specialities from the traditional local cuisine; and a business centre with 2 fully equipped meeting rooms, ideal for holding congresses, conventions and any other kind of event for up to 350 people.

Find local business networking events, meet other professionals, read useful articles and use valuable resources.

In my case, I began by meeting the owners of local businesses, tax preparers, and other attorneys in the area.

How do I handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

Developed youth leadership programming; cultivated partnerships with regional non-profits, businesses, and other governmental agencies; planned large and small - scale special events; wrote departmental grants and supervised mini-grant process for NC Youth Advisory Council; prepared and managed budgets; recruited and supervised volunteers; served as youth advocate to local and state agencies, boards, and schools; conducted meetings; prepared reports, newsletters, correspondence, and other materials.

Professional Experience The Newark Museum (Newark, NJ) 07/2004 — 12/2011 Management Analyst / Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer • Managed the daily operations, budgeting, and strategic planning of the Office of the Chief Operating Officer • Interfaced with Museum staff, Board of Trustees, and proprietary and regulatory agencies on behalf of the Museum • Coordinated all Board committees including preparations for meetings, legally required digests and other support activities • Oversaw legal and regulatory compliance including management reports, legal research and local, state and federal filings • Maintained legal and business files / archives and assisted in the production of management reports and analysis • Updated the Administrative Operating Procedures Manual to insure documentation of all institutional policies and procedures • Responded to patron complaints and inquiries ensuring timely and effective customer service • Coordinated special projects and events under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer • Supervised interns and part - time administrative staff setting workflows and providing professional guidance • Researched and submit all annual statistical surveys • Served as member of the Staff Advisory and College Internship Selection Committee

I don't know anyone in the business, other than slowly meeting people at my local REIA, that I will try to ask for referral in the meetings to come.

Other not - to - be-missed sessions: • State & Local Issues Committee, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. — 11 a.m. • MLS Association Executives Session, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. — 3 p.m. • Issues Mobilization Committee, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m. • Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee & Forum, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. — 12 p.m. • Government Affairs Directors Meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. — 12 p.m. • Communications Directors Networking Workshop, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. • Business Technology & Information Systems Forum, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. • Legislative and Political Forum, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. • Association Management Roundtables, Thursday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. — 11 a.m. • Leadership Luncheon: Generational Leadership: Engaging Today's Newest Realtors ® (ticketed event), Thursday, Nov. 15, 11:15 a.m. — 12:45 p.m. • Board of Directors Meeting, Friday, Nov. 16, 8 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.