List of All Events    Date 9/7/2010  Begins 12:30 PM  Ends 2:00 PM  Subject Sales Foundations by Mike Moriarty & Sandler Sales Training  Location Lone Star College, 250 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, TX  RSVP 281-374-7101 / mmoriarty@sandler.com  Cost FREE to Observe on 1st Visit!  Memo Foundations Class: We meet weekly for 90 minutes laying the foundations for the Sandler Selling System. The class meets for 12 weeks and a new one starts every 8 weeks. We cover the basics of all the aspects of what separates Sandler from other sales training programs – Behavior, Attitude and Technique.  Date 9/7/2010  Begins 7:00 PM  Ends 8:00 PM  Subject First Capital Realty & Advanced Care Consulting Webinar Series Present: Houston Passive Income 25% Cash Return with Assisted Living Lease Back  Location  RSVP https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/250674545  Cost FREE online webinar!  Memo  Date 9/8/2010  Begins 7:00 AM  Ends 8:30 AM  Subject Services Cooperative Association - Crossroads Chapter Breakfast  Location Lakeside Country Club, 100 Wilcrest Drive, Houston, TX  RSVP http://www.servicesca.org/crossroads.htm  Cost $22 for guests  Memo The CrossRoads Chapter of SCA conducts a Business Building Breakfast featuring the Rapid Growth System *. Discover the substantial differences between a networking group and the business/professional development results of the BUSINESS COOPERATIVE. You'll be glad you did! RSVP to 713-932-7495, ext. 48 Pay at the door by cash/check or use our secure server to pay online.  Date 9/8/2010  Begins 9:30 AM  Ends 11:00 AM  Subject Sales Presidents Club by Mike Moriarty & Sandler Sales Training  Location Lone Star College, 250 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Houston, TX  RSVP 281-374-7101 / mmoriarty@sandler.com  Cost FREE to Observe on 1st Visit!  Memo President’s Club: We meet weekly on an ongoing basis for 90 minutes. This is the class for graduates of the Foundations Class and takes students into more depth with the Sandler System, with an emphasis on application and skill building. At Sandler our goal is to change behavior which takes repetition and continual reinforcement.  Date 9/8/2010  Begins 11:30 AM  Ends 1:00 PM  Subject BNI - River Oaks Rainmakers (Steven Kay's Chapter)  Location Catalan Food and Wine - 5555 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007  RSVP BNI@StevenKay.biz  Cost $20-25 for lunch  Memo Are you looking to do more business by word-of-mouth referral? Would you like to network with a group of individuals who are dedicated to helping your business grow? Come to Steven Kay's Wednesday lunch BNI networking group! BNI is a wonderful referral based networking organization that provides a positive, supportive, and structured environment for professionals to further their business through word-of-mouth marketing. Being a member of a well organized business development network is like having dozens of salespeople referring prospective clients your way, helping you to grow your business daily. The River Oaks Rainmakers Chapter currently has about 20+ members and growing rapidly, and is looking for other motivated and energized business professionals to trade referrals with. Currently the membership generates an average of 50 or more referrals each month for one another, which has generated thousands of dollars of business in this group alone! If you or anyone you know would like to work with a referral based networking group and see how BNI can help you increase your business by 20% or more, please join the River Oaks Rainmakers BNI chapter this Wednesday. Remember to bring plenty of business cards to pass around, as you will get to meet a lot of local business people! For more information, go to www.BNIRiverOaks.com.  Date 9/9/2010  Begins 8:30 AM  Ends 10:30 AM  Subject BBB - Human Resources Seminar Series: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace  Location 4801 Woodway, Auditorium Suite #205 East, Houston, TX  RSVP 713-341-6152 / rbarer@bbbhou.org  Cost $20 Seminar Fee - BBB MEMBERS ONLY!  Memo BBB Members: join the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and the Houston Minority Business Council (HMBC) in conjunction with G&A Partners, present: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Presenter: Sandy Shrank, G&A Partners Please register with Rose Lee Barer rbarer@bbbhou.org or call 713-341-6152. Seating is limited and reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis. Only one person per company. THIS EVENT IS FOR BBB MEMBERS ONLY. To inquire about membership, please visit www.BBBhouston.org or call 713-868-9500.  Date 9/9/2010  Begins 10:00 AM  Ends 12:00 PM  Subject Perceptive Marketing: Do It Yourself Marketing Boot Camp  Location NetProphet™, 11757 Katy Freeway, Suite #1300, Houston, TX, 77079  RSVP 281-807-1300 / www.PerceptiveMarketing.com  Cost $497 (4-week program)  Memo  Date 9/9/2010  Begins 11:30 AM  Ends 1:00 PM  Subject MBN - Midtown Business Network  Location The Briars Club - 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX  RSVP www.MidtownBusinessNetwork.com  Cost $30 for guests  Memo Midtown Business Network (MBN) is one of Houston's finest business networking groups. Their members have the opportunity to exchange leads, make friends, and enjoy each other in both business and social events. What makes MBN great is our members. Steven Kay invites you to join him and come visit MBN to see for yourself. For more information, go to www.MidtownBusinessNetwork.com.  Date 9/9/2010  Begins 11:30 AM  Ends 1:00 PM  Subject HDMA - Houston Direct Marketing Association - Monthly Luncheon  Location Polos Signature Restaurant - 3800 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX  RSVP hdma2008@gmail.com  Cost $35 prepaid for guests / $40 at the door  Memo The Houston Direct Marketing Association (HDMA) is a professional organization with an interest in the practice, study and teaching of direct marketing. The HDMA offers opportunities to meet some of the most innovative and talented direct marketing leaders in Texas. HDMA’s mission is to provide their members with informative and educational tools to execute all direct marketing plans. We keep you informed on the latest trends and changes in the industry. We offer networking opportunities to meet, share and exchange valuable knowledge with like-minded professionals and direct marketers in the Houston area. Membership in HDMA is open to direct marketers, advertising agencies, direct marketing agencies, printers, mailhouses, catalogers, retailers and all others who desire to share ideas and work together to promote the industry. MISSION STATEMENT: The Houston Direct Marketing Association’s mission is to educate it’s members on the best practices of direct marketing within all advertising, marketing and communications' media such as direct mail, print, interactive, e-marketing, broadcast, outdoor, events and promotions. We accomplish this goal by educating the local marketing community on the benefits of utilizing and integrating direct marketing to maximize return on investment of marketing dollars. MEETING LOCATION: HDMA meetings are on the second Thursday of the Month. Local and national direct marketing experts are featured. They range from founding fathers, to the latest innovators in direct marketing. Meetings are from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., at the Polo Signature Restaurant, 3800 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77027. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for future-members who have RSVP'd 36 hours in advance. All walk-ins $40, members and future-members.  Date 9/14/2010  Begins 6:00 PM  Ends 8:00 PM  Subject AHN - The After Hours Network - Presents: Fred Welch  Location Little Napoli - 6445 Westheimer, Houston, TX  RSVP www.AfterHoursNetwork.com  Cost $15 for guests  Memo Featured Speaker: Fred Welch, Vice President of Economic Development for the Greater Houston Partnership Topic: The Houston Outlook for 2010 and Beyond! The After Hours Network is business and social networking at it's best! As Houston's oldest, premiere networking group, this membership- free group lets you meet different people each week. Bring your business cards, promote your business, meet new friends, learn something new or just have fun! For more information, go to www.afterhoursnetwork.com.  Date 9/16/2010  Begins 10:00 AM  Ends 12:00 PM  Subject Perceptive Marketing: Do It Yourself Marketing Boot Camp  Location NetProphet™, 11757 Katy Freeway, Suite #1300, Houston, TX, 77079  RSVP 281-807-1300 / www.PerceptiveMarketing.com  Cost $497 (4-week program)  Memo  Date 9/16/2010  Begins 11:30 AM  Ends 1:30 PM  Subject CNG - Christian Networking Group - Central Luncheon  Location Smith & Wollensky - 4007 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX, 77056  RSVP www.ChristianNetworkingGroup.com  Cost $40 for Guests / $30 for CNG Members  Memo If you're in business or want to be in business the good news is you have customers; the not so good news is your competition is in the market place working to make those customers them their own. Developing a core competence around customer loyalty is critical to maintain your competitive edge. CNG will host their Central Houston Luncheon on the 3rd Thursday monthly. Register today and invite a friend, coworker, even a client as we continue to bridge the gap between Faith and Business. Christian Networking Group connects Christian business owners and professionals with other like-minded individuals to create business opportunities for everyone involved that perhaps wouldn't have previously existed. CNG is open to the public - no one is excluded, however we target Christian professionals. Our first mission as believers is expose others to the Lord Jesus Christ, so anyone is welcome to come and network with us. For more information, go to www.christiannetworkinggroup.com.  Date 9/21/2010  Begins 6:00 PM  Ends 8:00 PM  Subject AHN - The After Hours Network - Presents: Dan Seal  Location Little Napoli - 6445 Westheimer, Houston, TX  RSVP www.AfterHoursNetwork.com  Cost $15 for guests  Memo Featured Speaker: Dan Seal, Executive Director Special Projects Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Topic: The Bay Area Outlook for 2010 and Beyond! The After Hours Network is business and social networking at it's best! As Houston's oldest, premiere networking group, this membership- free group lets you meet different people each week. Bring your business cards, promote your business, meet new friends, learn something new or just have fun! For more information, go to www.afterhoursnetwork.com.  Date 9/23/2010  Begins 10:00 AM  Ends 12:00 PM  Subject Perceptive Marketing: Do It Yourself Marketing Boot Camp  Location NetProphet™, 11757 Katy Freeway, Suite #1300, Houston, TX, 77079  RSVP 281-807-1300 / www.PerceptiveMarketing.com  Cost $497 (4-week program)  Memo  Date 9/24/2010  Begins 11:30 AM  Ends 1:30 PM  Subject CNG - Christian Networking Group - Northwest Luncheon  Location Texas Land and Cattle - 8015 West FM-1960, Houston, TX  RSVP www.ChristianNetworkingGroup.com  Cost $40 for Guests / $30 for CNG Members  Memo If you're in business or want to be in business the good news is you have customers; the not so good news is your competition is in the market place working to make those customers them their own. Developing a core competence around customer loyalty is critical to maintain your competitive edge. CNG will host their North Houston Luncheon on the 4th Friday monthly. Register today and invite a friend, coworker, even a client as we continue to bridge the gap between Faith and Business. Christian Networking Group connects Christian business owners and professionals with other like-minded individuals to create business opportunities for everyone involved that perhaps wouldn't have previously existed. CNG is open to the public - no one is excluded, however we target Christian professionals. Our first mission as believers is expose others to the Lord Jesus Christ, so anyone is welcome to come and network with us. For more information, go to www.christiannetworkinggroup.com.  Date 9/28/2010  Begins 6:00 PM  Ends 8:00 PM  Subject AHN - The After Hours Network - Presents: Ken Jones  Location Little Napoli - 6445 Westheimer, Houston, TX  RSVP www.AfterHoursNetwork.com  Cost $15 for guests  Memo Featured Speaker: Ken Jones, Enlightening Speaker, Educator, Trainer and Entrepreneur Topic: If you had to compete against yourself would you win? The After Hours Network is business and social networking at it's best! As Houston's oldest, premiere networking group, this membership- free group lets you meet different people each week. Bring your business cards, promote your business, meet new friends, learn something new or just have fun! For more information, go to www.afterhoursnetwork.com.  Date 9/28/2010  Begins 6:00 PM  Ends 8:30 PM  Subject GKIC (Glazer-Kennedy Inner Circle) - Central Chapter  Location The Museum of Printing History - 1324 West Clay Street, Houston, TX  RSVP www.NoBShouston.com  Cost $65 for guests (See event details for free pass)  Memo * FIRST TIME ATTENDEES... CLICK HERE FOR FREE GUEST PASS *  Date 9/29/2010  Begins 6:00 PM  Ends 8:30 PM  Subject GKIC (Glazer-Kennedy Inner Circle) - North Chapter  Location Shenandoah Municpal Complex - 29955 I-45 North Freeway, Houston, TX  RSVP www.NoBShouston.com  Cost $65 for guests (See event details for free pass)  Memo * FIRST TIME ATTENDEES... CLICK HERE FOR FREE GUEST PASS *  Date 9/30/2010  Begins 10:00 AM  Ends 12:00 PM  Subject Perceptive Marketing: Do It Yourself Marketing Boot Camp  Location NetProphet™, 11757 Katy Freeway, Suite #1300, Houston, TX, 77079  RSVP 281-807-1300 / www.PerceptiveMarketing.com  Cost $497 (4-week program)  Memo  Date 10/5/2010  Begins 6:00 PM  Ends 8:00 PM  Subject AHN - The After Hours Network  Location Little Napoli - 6445 Westheimer, Houston, TX  RSVP www.AfterHoursNetwork.com  Cost $15 for guests  Memo The After Hours Network is business and social networking at it's best! As Houston's oldest, premiere networking group, this membership- free group lets you meet different people each week. Bring your business cards, promote your business, meet new friends, learn something new or just have fun! For more information, go to www.afterhoursnetwork.com.