Speed Networking

The full scope of how members could be valuable as personal and professional contacts is not always apparent. Because NSPWA wants to further enable all members and guests to get to know each other more quickly, the September meeting will feature a "speed networking" event. Speed networking allows each participant to introduce herself to both members and guests as they move along in approximately five minute intervals. No one is missed because of time constraints. It promises to be an interesting evening of discovering new contacts and potential business associates, since NSPWA members come from a variety of fields, whether solo firms or corporate communities.

Triple Your Memory in one meeting!

Learn the sales system developed by a Guinness record holder, improve your memory by over 300% and enjoy the process.

“You were great, we want you on again.” CBS The Saturday Early show

Dave Farrow memorized the order of 59 decks of cards randomly shuffled together. That's 3,068 cards and places him in the Guinness Book of world records! He is now a renown memory trainer traveling throughout the U. S. and Canada.

Lonny Hogan is a trained memory speaker and personal representative of the Dave Farrow Memory System for the Chicago metro area.

Feng Shui: The Art of Living in Harmony

The guest speaker will be Helen Lau, who will talk on “Feng Shui: The Art of Living in Harmony.” She will discuss how Feng Shui, through the ancient Chinese art of placement, layout, orientation and colors, relates to bringing harmony and energy to your home, office and neighborhood, a topic so relevant for today’s busy professional woman. Helen has studied and practiced Feng Shui since the early 1980’s, and has been advising individuals, professionals and businesses on how Feng Shui can help address their everyday concerns and affect them for the better.

Do-It-Yourself: Email Marketing

Fit your budget as well as your marketing needs. Hear expert advice from Rebecca Adolf, professional graphic designer, on how you can increase your company’s presence with simple do-it-yourself steps. Topics to sharpen your online marketing skills include how to create a professional email newsletter or press release, how to build a database of interested readers, and where to go for media contacts.

Vocal Vitality - Your Vivacious Voice

"What should I say?" We always worry about saying the right thing. But how do you sound to the world? Remember it's not what you say, but how you say it Spend an evening with Laural Reinhart, actress and speech and drama teacher. Learn her tips on how to dress up your voice to sound like the remarkable woman you are. And have fun doing it.

Laurel teaches children's classes and directs productions at Kidstage of the Northbrook Park District. Laural has performed in productions at the Northbrook Musical Theatre for Young Audiences. Currently, you can see Laural in "And Then There Were None." by Agatha Christie at the Attic Playhouse in Highwood.

Car Talk - Ask The Experts

That's right! NSPWA presents our very own version of Car Talk. Join us for a fun and educational evening with Mark Milstein of Capital Auto Body Inc. in Chicago and Brian Moak of Duxler Tire and Auto in Skokie.

Marketing Your Way From Zen 2 Wow

Join Rob Engelman as he discusses ways in which business professionals and entrepreneurs can market themselves and their businesses more effectively. Pulling from his newly published book, That Was Zen, This Is Wow (Eyecatcher Press, March 2005).

Wine Diva

Join us for a wine tasting led by none other than the WineDiva herself, Christine Blumer! No longer will you be stuck ordering the same bottle of merlot for your business dinner. We will explore wines from uncharted regions and learn how to swirl, sniff and sip like a pro so you can take charge of ordering the wine next time you're out with a client or colleague.