Networking WORKS!

Here's a message from Marsi, one of our facilitators, to those of you who came to GEN last week:

"Hi everyone. I enjoyed meeting all of you on Monday night. I had a classic networking experience today that I wanted to share with you, as a follow-up to our discussions Monday.

A recruiter reached out to me on LinkedIn. He was having a hard time positioning me for the jobs he had open and did not seem overly interested in me.

Then he noticed I went to college in Pittsburgh, and we talked about that. He lives in Jacksonville, FL, but grew up around the corner from my house. We graduated from the same high school, although 7 years apart. He knew my older sister. His younger sister was in my class. We spent about 30 minutes reminiscing about our neighborhood, shared names of people we knew, and "bonded." By the end of the call, he decided to make me a top priority in helping me find a job. I don't know if it will pan out, but it continues to amaze me how small the world can be. And how you just never know where the "networking" will play out.

Hope you're all having a positive week. Take care!"

Dunwoody Career Ministries - networking opportunities

Thanks, Richard, for forwarding this message from our friends at Dunwoody Career Ministries. There are many good networking opportunities listed here. Note the Career Camp in October; we'll post details when we get them.

Dunwoody Career Ministries Dunwoody UMC * 1548 Mt. Vernon Rd * Dunwoody, GA 30338
August 23, 2010

"Cast all your anxiety on (God) because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7

Tuesday, August 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Asbury Room: "How to Ace the Interview". Dr. Randy Lucius shares best practices for ensuring your success in a job interview. Dr. Lucius will be reviewing both general best practices and specifically the Structured Behavioral Interview (SBI), the most common form of interview used in the Fortune 500. The presentation will share tips and guidelines, as well as exercises to help you interview at your best. Many past participants have reported that the guidelines shared in this popular presentation work! So don't miss it!

NOTE: There will be NO career ministry offering on Tuesday, September 14 due to a large national conference being held at the church.

Tuesday, September 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Asbury Room: Information will be coming later regarding the speaker and the presentation.

Mark your calendars now and join us for Career Camp - Tuesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 21 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Keynoter each evening with breakout sessions to choose from - resume review will be ongoing and there will be a light supper served. More to follow!

Please note: Career Ministry normally meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month in the Asbury Room at Dunwoody UMC. Please check the career ministry page or the calendar of the church website for any updates or changes.

Thought to keep close: God is the director; I will ask God for the script.
For Questions or Comments, please email: dumc.career@gmail.com

Riding to RUMC

Don't forget: if you want to ride with the GEN group from First Pres to the Mon., Aug. 23rd job networking meeting at Roswell UMC, please RSVP to lynn@fpcdouglasville.org as soon as possible.

We'll meet in the back parking lot at 3:45 pm, to allow time for traffic and finding good seats once we arrive. Dinner starts at 5:45; it is free, although a $3 donation is appreciated.

Bring your resumes, business cards, and printed copy of your LinkedIn profile, if you want them critiqued. Dress in business casual, since you may meet a corporate contact or even a recruiter or HR person.

See you in the back lot on Monday!

Ga Dept of Labor's training program on June 2

from the C3G Networking Group on LinkedIn.com:

"Do you know what educational and training programs the GDOL offers to job seekers? What about other helpful resources? Carolyn Coburn-Allen will discuss this topic and others on June 2, 2010 at the weekly C3G Wednesday Women's meeting.


Carolyn Coburn-Allen is an HR professional with more than ten years in this field and she is also a C3G alumni. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Human Resources Management and has been PHR certified since 2001. She started her career as the HR Manager for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay and it was in this position that she discovered the rewards of contributing one’s skills and knowledge to a non-profit organization.

Several years later, Carolyn joined another non-profit that proved to be an exciting, new attraction for Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium. She joined the Aquarium team in 2005 as the Recruiter. This was shortly before the Grand Opening and she got her “feet wet” with having to find and hire most of the front-of-the-house staff just six weeks before the Aquarium was set to open. In this position she handled all the hiring below Director-level, allowing her to learn the intricacies of positions ranging from Maintenance to Water Chemists.

Carolyn’s passion for helping job seekers find their next great opportunity recently led her to a position with the Georgia Department of Labor as an Employment Marketing Rep. In this capacity she works with employers to inform and encourage them to use the services of the GDOL.

For additional information and to RSVP to this event, please use the following link: http://events.linkedin.com/C3G-Wednesday-Women-Presents-Making-Use/pub/331397"

By Sherrie Ishak, Account Manager at IT Solutions, Inc.

Sales jobs, networking, job fairs and more

Thanks, Steve, for forwarding this info about jobs and networking opportunties. This comes from the Douglas County Happenings e-newsletter. To subscribe, or for more info, visit www.CelebrateDouglasCounty.com


Friday, April 16th: "Moving Your Business to High Performance" Free Workshop
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Downtown Douglasville Conference Center ~ Open to the Public, Free Admission ~ value of a business plan, marketing & sales techniques, including maximizing technology & accessing funding, & surviving turbulent times by diversifying income
Sponsored by City of Douglasville Council members LaShun Burr Danley & Sam Davis, register at 678.715.6092, mainstreet@ci.douglasville.ga.us

Saturday, April 17th: Chamber of Commerce Business-to-Community Expo at Arbor Place Mall10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Free Admission, Open to the Public ~ 70 local businesses will fill the center court areas & side corridors of the lower level with information & display booths ~ Meet Olympic Bronze Medalist Elana Meyers from 12 - 2 p.m.
John Grey, grey@douglascountygeorgia.com, 770.942.5022, www.DouglasCountyGeorgia.com

John Bleakley Ford Looking for Salespeople
Bleakley Ford, located on Thornton Road in Lithia Springs, is hiring at least 4 salespeople in the next week or two. Sales experience isn't a must, but a good attitude & work ethic are, as well as the usual drug tests & check on driving history. Hours aren't bad & it's 5 days a week, including Saturdays. Interested? E-mail John Bleakley at n747JB@aol.com.


Friday, April 23rd: Congressman David Scott's 7th Annual Jobs Fair
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Georgia International Convention Center, Camp Creek Parkway, College Park ~ Free Admission, Open to the Public


Thursday, April 29th: Women's Entrepreneurial Expo
5 - 9 p.m., Open to the Public, Free Admission, Downtown Douglasville Conference Center ~ entertainment, food & networking with emphasis on highlighting women entrepreneurs/small businesses ~ 50 vendors with products & services ~ vendor spaces available
Trudy Holdman, 678.949.8454, trudy@officialgowee.com

Networking events - from AT and T

Please make plans to join us this Thursday, March 25th anytime between 4pm-6pm at Entertainment Design Group for the AT&T Business After Hours. You will not want to miss this one! Chamber members and approved guests will be treated to a behind the scenes (literally) look at EDG. Entertainment Design Group's Design and Fabrication studios create magnificent scenery for all types of shows- rock and roll, musicals, live action stunt shows, interactive entertainment, theatres, amphitheatres, arenas, and anywhere and audience can be engaged. Of course, there will also be delicious food, drink and abundant networking opportunities. As an added bonus, we will be treated to a live musical performance from the Lithia Springs High School Jazz Ensemble starting at 5:00pm.


The AT&T Business After Hours is free for Chamber members and pre-approved guests and $20 for non-members. Entertainment Design Group is located off of Thornton Rd. at 7100 Oakridge Pkwy. Austell 30168. From Douglasville: Take I-20 east to the Thornton Rd. exit. Make a left on Thornton Rd. Go to the 3rd light and make a right on to Oakridge Pkwy. (BB&T Bank is on the corner.) EDG is on the left.

The event will be held in the Training Center (bldg. 7100) on your right. Please park at the corporate headquarters (building 7115) on your left...you will see an airplane on the roof.

For more information about EDG, please log on to www.goedg.com

AT and T After Hours network event

You are invited to join us this Thursday, January 28th from 4pm-6pm for the AT&T Business After Hours sponsored by Agents Connie Klingensmith and Rollins Walker with American Family Insurance. The event will be held at Carrabba's Italian Grill located at 2700 Chapel Hill Road - Douglasville, 30135. Chamber members and guests will be treated to exceptional networking opportunities and incredible door prizes topped off by delicious appetizers and free drinks provided by Carrabba's Italian Grill. The AT&T Business After Hours is free for Chamber member representatives and $20 for non-members.

It's all about networking

GEN-ers, don't overlook the power of networking. One of our members, Steve F., had an interview today for a position that ultimately was not the right fit. But the interviewer was so impressed, he told Steve he would forward his resume to other people in his business/industry.

That's what networking is all about: letting people know that you're in the market for a new job, and asking others to help you spread the word. Even if an interview doesn't work out today, you never know--you may have planted a seed that will lead to an opportunity in the future!

Remember, if someone interviews you, follow up with a note or email to thank them, too. It leaves a good impression and may help them keep you in mind.

Networking opps on Tues, 11/17 and Thurs., 11/19

Two networking opportunities are coming up:

If you would like to attend the GreyStone Power Luncheon next Tuesday 11/17/09 from noon-1pm at the Douglasville Downtown Conference Center and you are not already on the list, please R.S.V.P. by 5:00pm on Monday.

The November GreyStone Power Luncheon, sponsored by the City of Douglasville Development Authority, will feature Douglasville Mayor Mickey Thompson and Chairman Tom Worthan of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners as our guest speakers. It will be an opportunity to thank our elected officials from the City, County, State and Federal level.

The doors will open at 11:30am for early networking opportunities and a head start on the food line catered by Atlanta’s Finest Catering. The cost to attend is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. Please call the Chamber office at 770-942-5022 or respond to this e-mail if you would like to attend.

AT&T Business After Hours at WellStar Douglas Imaging Center

You are invited to join us next Thursday, November 19th from 4pm-6pm at the WellStar Douglas Imaging Center for the AT&T Business After Hours. Excellent networking opportunities, great food and drink and exceptional prizes await Chamber members and guests. There is no cost to attend for Chamber members and approved guests. The cost is $20 for non-members. The address for the Imaging Center is 6002 Professional Pkwy. Douglasville, 30134. Please note: The Imaging Center is not part of the main WellStar Douglas Hospital building. If you are facing the hospital, the entrance is the next one over to your left. You will turn down the road that has RBC Bank on the corner...this is Professional Pkwy. Follow Professional Pkwy. straight back and building 6002 is at the end.

Networking, card exchange at Mercer, Nov. 12

Subject: Meet us at Mercer

Thanks, Marsi, for sending along this networking opportunity:

"Did you know that Mercer University has a campus right here in Douglas County? Did you also know that Mercer is consistently ranked in the top 10 of Private Universities according to the Princeton Review?

Your opportunity to check out the Mercer University Douglas Campus comes with free breakfast, extraordinary networking opportunities and exceptional door prizes. You are invited to join us this Thursday, November 12th from 8am-9am for the Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange at Mercer University. ThePower Coffee Card Exchange is free for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Georgia Please let us know if you would like to bring a guest (potential future Chamber member) and we can waive the $20 fee.

The address of Mercer University is 975 Blairs Bridge Rd. Lithia Springs, 30122. From Douglasville- take I-20 east and get off on the Thornton Rd. exit. Make a right and go to the 2nd light and make a right on to Blairs Bridge. Mercer is on the left. You will see signs directing you to the event. We will be set up in the student lounge.

Hope to see you there!"

Also, if you are a business owner, there is an "Experienced Entrepreneur Boot Camp" on Nov. 13. If you're interested in going, register now; a limited number of $50 scholarships are available.
The University of West Georgia’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce are proud to present a unique training opportunity for entrepreneurs who are currently in business. This one day intensive boot camp is designed to assist the experienced business owner develop additional skills and abilities that will enable success in today’s unpredictable economy. Participants will learn how to strengthen their current marketing strategies, analyze the important components of their business financials, and become knowledgeable about various capital resources available to small businesses. In addition, participants will leave the boot camp with the essential tools needed to create or enhance a strategic plan for their business.

Cost: $99 for Chamber Members $149 for non-members
Limited number of $50 scholarships are available; first come, first served.

To register, contact:

University of West Georgia
Small Business Development Center
Carrollton, GA 30118
678-839-5082"

AT and T After Hours networking event this Thursday

From the DC Chamber:

You are invited to join us at Broad Street Gifts this Thursday, October 29th any time between 4pm-6pm for the AT&T Business After Hours. Broad Street Gifts is part of the City of Douglasville’s Convention & Visitor’s Bureau located at 6694 East Broad Street Douglasville, 30134 (across the plaza from the Irish Bred Pub.) The AT&T Business After Hours is free for representatives of Chamber Members and $20 for non-members.

The AT&T Business After Hours provides an exceptional opportunity to make new business contacts while solidifying relationships you have already established. Guests of Broad Street Gifts will also be treated to great food and a chance to win door prizes. If you come early, you will have an opportunity to bid on several gift baskets that will be sold via a Silent Auction to benefit the United Way.

The City of Douglasville will be holding a silent auction on Thursday October 29th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Douglasville Downtown Conference Center. All proceeds will go towards the City of Douglasville’s 2009 United Way Campaign. There will be several “Theme Baskets” displayed for attendees to bid on. The theme baskets will cover topics such as sports, fitness, scrapbooking, date night, spa & bath and Twilight!! Each basket can serve as a thoughtful gift item for either yourself or a loved one. Thank you in advance for your support of this worthy cause!!


Don’t forget to stop by the Chamber on Friday between 11am-2pm for our Spooktacular Membership Appreciation Party. Free lunch and costumed characters await you. No tricks…just our treat! Hope to see you there.

The location for the December 17th AT&T Business After Hours/ Holiday Social has changed. It will now be held at the brand new Hilton Garden Inn & Suites located off of Thornton Rd. just south of I-20.

This email was sent on behalf of Douglas County Chamber of Commerce by ChamberMaster, 14391 Edgewood Drive, Baxter, MN 56425.

JobSeekers of Peachtree City

Thanks again to Dave O'Farrell, one of the leaders of JobSeekers of Peachtree City, for permitting us to share his newsletter, shown below:

JobSeekers of Peachtree City
Helping People Find Good Jobs, Close to Home, in Minimum Time

Get out and about. Come to JobSeekers this week. Bring a friend.
If you're not looking, forward this message to someone who needs it.

In This Issue
1. Inspiration: Commit to the Lord All You Do, and Your Plans Will Succeed
2. Success Story: Cajide Adopts the Right Attitude, Keeps the Faith, Snatches Victory From the Jaws of Defeat
3. This Week's Meeting: Acing the Behavioral Interview
4. Networking: ABC from 10:15 to 11:30
5. Job Leads: Leads and Links in South Metro Atlanta
6. Contact: Chaplain and Ship's Crew
7. Donate: You Could Help Save a Career, a Home or Even a Marriage

JobSeekers of PTC Website | JobSeekers of PTC on LinkedIn

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NOTE: Part of Willowbend Road is closed. If you are coming from the east (i.e. from Fayetteville)...take the second entrance to Willowbend. Go under the golf cart bridge and take a left at the traffic light.

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1. Inspiration: Commit to the Lord All You Do, and Your Plans Will Succeed
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." -- Proverbs 16:3

This verse appears beneath my biography on the last page of my book, "Market-Ready in Minimum Time." What a great promise! What a simple formula! When I think about this verse I substitute "all you do" for "whatever you do." "All you do" seems more encompassing.

Today, I ask you to pray about your own situation. Have you committed "all you do" to the Lord? I'm speaking to those of you who have been in your search for several months; I'm also speaking to those of you who are early in your search. For those of you who are just getting started out, I implore you to save yourselves some time and heartache by examining your life and making the changes God wants you to make.

"Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you -- unless, of course, you fail the test? And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test." -- 2 Corinthians 13:5-6.

Paul was writing to the church in Corinth, which was the Las Vegas or New Orleans of his day. The Corinthians wanted to have it both ways; they wanted to be both secular and spiritual.

For those of you who've been at this for a while, examine all that you do to see if it is pleasing to God. I often ask a client or JobSeeker, "What does God want you to learn from this?" When you get the answer to that question, you've taken a step in the right direction -- the direction of His will.

A while back I met with two troubled JobSeekers on a Saturday morning. One said he had taken some giant strides in his spiritual journey. He was learning and growing in the Lord, but only after he'd been in the midst of his job search for many agonizing months. I asked him what he'd learned. He said, "I learned that God loves us so much that he won't let us move forward until we learn what he wants us to learn." Soon after, Phil found a great job at a large Atlanta employer.

A few weeks ago someone came to my office in a great mood, and he's been looking for a job for way too long. He told me he has a renewed relationship with the Lord and that he had recently learned, as Philippians 4:13 says, that he can do all things through Christ.

Friends, do something selfish. Commit your life to the Lord -- every aspect of your life. I pray that things won't get so bad for you and your family that you have nowhere else to turn but to God, but for some people that is what it takes. God has an abundant life in store for you. He is full of grace and mercy. And he wants you to experience his peace, power and prosperity.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." -- Jeremiah 29:11

See you tomorrow at JobSeekers, where we commit ourselves to the Lord!

Copyright © 2009 / Dave O'Farrell / All Rights Reserved

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2. Success Story: Cajide Adopts the Right Attitude, Keeps the Faith, Snatches Victory from the Jaws of Defeat
We love to hear from you when you land a new position. Please write and let us know how you found your job, what you learned from the experience, and how JobSeekers helped you.

Here's the story of someone who was in the midst of his job search for many agonizing months. With just one JobSeekers meeting, he got the wake up call he needed to drive his search with a new attitude. Congratulations and God bless you Al!

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Hello Dave,

You may not remember me as I only attended one meeting but this is all it took, honestly. I'm now in my first week with Alpha Logistics Services as their new Director of Operations for North America in Orlando.

Dave, I have you and your staff to thank for this opportunity. I learned in this one meeting to stop blaming everyone else for my unfortunate situation – unemployed, experiencing job loss after 28 years with DHL. I was laid off in January and when I attended the meeting in July, I was still in mourning for my loss! I was in denial, bargaining – looking for excuses why I couldn't find a job including anger, depression and lack of acceptance of my situation.

I actually stopped feeling sorry for myself after leaving my first visit to JobSeekers. I was asking myself the following questions: Did I inadvertently contribute to the situation? Was there anything I could have done differently to avoid the loss of job? Being able to respond confidently, "no," I walked out of the meeting with a different mindset. Now I was asking: What did I learn at my job in 28 years, and how can I apply this experience in my next job?

I remember you mentioning to the group that you once called a job seeker at home and you could hear the Oprah TV show in the background. This was a wake up call for me; I needed to recognize that in order to find a job, I needed to get off my a**! I had worked hard for six months looking for a job – or maybe I wanted to believe I did?

I soon realized I had not done everything possible and was only hindering my opportunities of finding a job if I continued to be complacent – comfortable that there was nothing I could do but wait for an offer! I had contacted all the saved names in my cell phone, looked through our address book, checked out all the saved names in my computer in box, and worked four or five hours a day or more searching, applying for jobs online, talking with neighbors, friends, acquaintances but nothing. However, I must admit that the fire under me was fading rapidly and it was your class, invited speakers, other members' inspiration, prayers, faith in GOD that rekindled the fire for me again.

Here's how I found this job: I had followed a lead from a friend of mine that used to work at DHL and I was actually quite excited about my chances since I was in my third and final interview for a General Manager's position with a company in the transportation sector. At the end of the interview I was informed that the company was not moving forward with me as the ideal candidate and I was kindly thanked for my time.

I used this opportunity as a positive instead of a negative. I kindly returned the gratitude to the interviewer for his time and consideration than asked politely if the interviewer would help me with my future job search by explaining why I wasn't chosen for the position. I wanted an honest, objective response and knew in advance that regardless of the comments, never interrupt the interviewer. Upon completion, although I was not fully in agreement but understanding the reason, I kindly thanked the interviewer for his honest response.

When I got home from the interview I just simply forwarded the interviewer a follow-up email, thanking him for the consideration of job, for his honest and objective response about the reasons why I was not chosen and asked to be kept in consideration for future opportunities. Here I also added, if he knew of any similar industry contacts that might be in need of someone with my background and experience. Two days later this interviewer forwarded me an e-mail address and phone number for Alpha Logistics, now my current employment opportunity.

It seems that I may not have been the right candidate for the first job but my graceful exit and follow-up e-mail was sufficient for another opportunity. My point being that even when all things look bleak, with the right attitude, follow-up and faith, you can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

I encourage each and every one of my JobSeeker friends and members to keep the faith; keep attending every Friday, accept the current situation you find yourself in today and recognize it is not your fault. However, you must also accept ownership responsibility of finding a job and never break the network chain.

My best to all; my prayers will be with you and family, hoping for timely employment opportunities.

Sincerely,

Al Cajide

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3. This Week's Meeting: Acing the Behavioral Interview
This week's topic focuses on one of the most common types of interviews. If you don't understand the employer's strategy, you may not do well in the interview, even if you are a well-qualified candidate. Come tomorrow for this important topic -- and for a great learning experience.

Who: All are welcome; the topics are targeted for professionals, managers and executives.

What: JobSeekers is a nondenominational ministry for people who are making a career transition.

When: Friday mornings from 7:30 to 10:00 am.

Where: First Baptist Church in Peachtree City; 208 Willow Bend Road.

Why: We work with you to find a job, and we walk with you on your journey of faith.
Attire: Business casual.

Agenda: 7:30 coffee / 7:45 welcome and devotional / 8:05 introductions and announcements / 8:45 job search training module / 10:00 adjourn to the Atlanta Bread Company
We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

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4. Networking
Atlanta Bread Company

After the JobSeekers meeting, we go to the ABC from 10:15 to 11:30 for an informal gathering. There's no agenda; we just have fellowship and help each other out.

Newnan First UMC Job Networking Ministry

Come join us at our next meeting on Tuesday 10 November 6:00 PM.

Meetings are always held the second Tuesday of each month in the Parish Hall of Newnan First United Methodist Church. The church is located at 33 Greenville Street in Newnan. You may reach them by telephone at 770-253-7400 or click here and select "Job Network" under "Resources" on the left side of the home page. We look forward to seeing you there.

College Park Job Seekers

Have a family member, friend or neighbor concerned that they may lose their job, and they cannot take time off to attend a job seekers group? Attend the College Park Job Seekers Group which meets the first Saturday in every month from 9:00 am – 11:30 am. The next meeting is Saturday 7 November. This is a community service of Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 5885 Mallory Road, College Park, Georgia 770-306-9922.

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5. Job Leads
For Employers

Our goal is to help our members find good jobs, close to home, in minimum time. Most of our members are salaried employees from the professional, technical and supervisory level all the way up to general managers and other senior executives. If you have a job lead with the three criteria below let us know.

Please send a brief position profile and tell us how you would like to be contacted. We run the lead for three weeks unless we hear from you to remove or extend the listing.

This service is FREE!

1. The position is salaried; or it is a higher-level hourly position

2. The job is located on this side of Atlanta, especially in Fayette or Coweta County

3. The compensation is not 100% commission-based; this includes MLM's

If your job lead meets these criteria, please submit it before noon on Wednesday.

For JobSeekers

Leads are updated each week, or when I get a chance! Please forgive me if they are a little out of date. Click on this link (or copy-and-paste the following one into your browser) to view this week's jobs:

http://jobseekers-ptc.org/js/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=71

For more leads go to: JobSeekers of PTC on LinkedIn; go to the 'jobs' tab.

Women's job expo

Thanks, Marsi, for sending word of a women's networking event at the Cobb Galleria.
Click here for details:

http://www.womenforhire.com/career_expos/previous_events/spring_09/work_from_home_expo_atlanta
NOTE: this website says the networking event is in April, but Marsi heard a radio announcement saying it is tomorrow from 10 am to 2 pm. If you attend, dress in business casual and bring your resume).

Cobb Galleria
Two Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339

Admission: Free
Parking: Free

Directions to the Event

If Traveling Northbound on I-75 (or coming from Atlanta Airport):

If traveling north or south on I-75 take Exit 258/Cumberland Boulevard. Go west on Cumberland Boulevard and proceed to Cobb Parkway/US 41. Turn right on Cobb Parkway and go 7/10ths of a mile to Galleria Drive. Turn right onto Galleria Drive and right again into the Cobb Galleria Centre parking deck.

North/East Directions from I-285:

If traveling north or east on I-285 take Exit 19/Cobb Parkway/US 41. Turn right onto Cobb Parkway and move into the left -hand turning lane. Turn left onto Galleria Drive and right into the Cobb Galleria Centre parking deck.

South/West Directions from I-285 (Stone Mountain/Athens):

If traveling south or west on I-285 take Exit 20/Cobb Parkway/US 41. Turn left onto Cobb Parkway and go under I-285. Make a left hand turn at the second traffic light onto Galleria Drive and turn right into the Cobb Galleria Centre parking deck.

Women's Entrepreneurial Expo

Thursday, October 22nd: Women's Entrepreneurial Expo

5 - 9 p.m., Downtown Douglasville Conference Center ~ Free Admission, Open to the Public ~

Prominent local businesswomen will speak and share inspirational tips and advice on operating a successful business ~ Food, Entertainment, Vendors, Prizes, Networking, Business Exposure

for more information, call Melissa Turner, 404.787.2853

Networking at heroes luncheon

GEN members, the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce has sent out this invitation for a luncheon to honor those who've assisted victims of the recent flooding. This event offers networking opportunities but there is a charge of $15 per person to attend.

"Please join us on Tuesday, October 20th for the GreyStone Power Luncheon as we recognize our heroes of the Douglasville Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Department and the Douglas County Fire Department for their acts of heroism and compassion during the recent floods. The October Heroes Luncheon is sponsored by American Red Cross Blood Services and catered by Sam & Rosco's Restaurant.

The cost to attend is $15 per person for Chamber Member representatives and $30 for non-members. Please R.S.V.P. by responding to this e-mail or by calling the Chamber at 770-942-5022 by no later than Friday at 5pm if you wish to attend. The GreyStone Power Luncheon will be held at the Douglasville Downtown Conference Center located at 6701 Church St. Douglasville 30134. The lunch is from noon-1pm. The doors will open at 11:30am for early networking opportunities and a head start on the food line."

Womenetics - networking opportunity

Thanks, Jerrie, for sharing this networking opportunity with our female GEN-ers.
Lynn


Womenetics launch is around the corner!

On October 8, the much-anticipated community will launch, giving women in Atlanta and beyond the opportunity to log on and learn: What is Womenetics?

Leave your expectations behind, but know Womenetics.com will provide you with substantive content, powerful events and an unmatched community that enable the development of business and personal relationships online and at events. Despite the stage of your life , Womenetics seeks to provide the knowledge and tools to help you attain your vision of success. Log on to www.Womenetics.com on October 8 to learn more!

WOMEN AND POWER

Womenetics will hit the ground running, with our first event just around the corner on November 19: Women and Power. The new realities of a changed worldwide economy have accelerated the recognition of a fundamental shift in the roles, influence, and opportunities of women. As businesses and cultures seek to understand this new paradigm, female empowerment is more important than ever. Womenetics will examine three categories of powerful women: Women in Business, Women in Politics, and Women in Philanthropy to explore what makes a woman powerful and how she uses power once she has it.

Keep a look out for more information about "Women & Power" at Womenetics.com We look forward to seeing you online and at our first event!

Womenetics

Sincerely,

Elisabeth Marchant
Founder and CEO, Womenetics

AT and T Business After Hours event today

You are invited to join us Thursday, October 1st from 4pm-6pm for the AT&T Business After Hours. It will be sponsored by The Centre at Arbor Connection and held at their beautiful event facility located at 7475 Douglas Blvd. Douglasville, Ga. 30135.

This AT&T Business After Hours will be an extraordinary way to network with a lot of people as it will be a combined event with our friends at the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce. Heavy hors d’ouevres and complimentary beer and wine will be provided by Sam & Rosco’s Restaurant. You will also be able to sample delicious desserts provided by Sweet Teresa's Dessert Shop (located on the front side of Arbor Connection.)

The AT&T Business After Hours is free for Douglas and Paulding Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. The Centre at Arbor Connection is located directly across the street from Arbor Place Kia & Arbor Place Hyundai on Douglas Blvd. When you pull in, follow the road to the left of the building and you will see the back parking lot. Please visit www.thearborconnection.com for directions and more information on this extraordinary event facility.

Business After Hours networking opportunity

From the DC Chamber of Commerce:

You're invited to join us at Business After Hours.

You are invited to join us this Thursday, October 1st from 4pm-6pm for the AT&T Business After Hours. (GEN-ers, please note: If you're not a chamber member, this event costs $20.)

It will be sponsored by The Centre at Arbor Connection and held at their beautiful event facility located at 7475 Douglas Blvd. Douglasville, Ga. 30135. This AT&T Business After Hours will be an extraordinary way to network with a lot of people as it will be a combined event with our friends at the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce. Heavy hors d’ouevres and complimentary beer and wine will be provided by Sam & Rosco’s Restaurant. You will also be able to sample delicious desserts provided by Sweet Teresa's Dessert Shop (located on the front side of Arbor Connection.) The AT&T Business After Hours is free for Douglas and Paulding Chamber Members and $20 for non-members. The Centre at Arbor Connection is located directly across the street from Arbor Place Kia & Arbor Place Hyundai on Douglas Blvd. When you pull in, follow the road to the left of the building and you will see the back parking lot.

Chamber networking event Sept. 10th

You are invited to join us this Thursday, September 10th from 8am-9am at First Commerce Community Bank for the Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange. It's a great way to start off your day! Chamber members and guests will be treated to delicious food and coffee, exceptional networking opportunities and a chance to win one of several great door prizes. The Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange is free for Chamber Member representatives and $20 for non-member attendees unless they are a pre-approved guest. The Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange will be held at the main office of First Commerce Community Bank located at 9001 Hospital Dr. Douglasville, 30134 (across the street from First Methodist of Douglasville and caddy-corner to WellStar Douglas Hospital.)

Hope to see you there!!!

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