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Francine Friedman Griesing, Managing Member of Griesing Law, LLC, will be presenting at the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys’ 2010 Spring Meeting taking place April 22-24, 2010, in New York, NY. To register for this event visit www.ahiattorneys.org. To learn more about Griesing Law, LLC visit www.griesinglaw.com.

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Francine Friedman Griesing, Managing Member of Griesing Law, LLC, will be presenting “Dining Out: Legal Issues for Restaurants and Their Customers” at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, taking place April 20, 2010, in Philadelphia, PA. To register for this event visit www.pbi.org. To learn more about Griesing Law, LLC visit www.griesinglaw.com.

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Francine Friedman Griesing, Managing Member of Griesing Law, LLC, will be presenting “Taming of the Discovery Beast” at the American Bar Association, Section for Alternate Dispute Resolution’s 2010 Spring Conference, taking place April 8-9, 2010, in San Francisco, CA. To register for this event visit www.abanet.org. To learn more about Griesing Law, LLC visit www.griesinglaw.com.

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Many of our young men, who are members of the Achieving Independence Center, do not own a suit or proper business attire to wear as they pursue employment nor do they have the resources to buy them. The Achieving Independence Center, therefore, is looking for your help. Help us Suit Up! our young men to be successful in their future careers.

Please contact Donte Walker at 215-574-9194 for more details.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Registration and Networking: 8:00am to 8:30 am
Program: 8:30am to 10:00am
Union League, Philadelphia
$40 members/$60 non-member

Eric Herrenkohl is the author of How to Hire A-Players: Finding the Top People for Your Team – Even if You Don’t Have a Recruiting Department. He is also Founder and President of Herrenkohl Consulting (www.herrenkohlconsulting.com),
which helps businesses to improve results by creating A-player teams.

This is a fast-paced, content-rich, example-filled program that gives you immediate steps for improving business results by creating a team of A-players. I explain specific strategies and provide examples of how to create the team your business needs rather than just accepting the team you have. This session incorporates key insights from my book.

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Economic Development
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Downtown Club, Philadelphia
$40 members/$60 non-member
Topics will include:
The top industries that will drive business over the next 5 years;
What type of support industries are moving as a result;
The impact that energy conservation and sustainable design will make;
How - and when - funding will affect growth;
What are the status and opportunities for the AEC industry in the region; and,
How can the AEC industry help promote business?
Moderator: Dave McNerney, Entech Engineering
Panel: Pete Reinke, Lehigh Valley, PA; Gary W. Smith, Chester County, PA; Lisa Morina, Gloucester County, NJ; David Briel, Commonwealth of PA

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Call us today for our Spring Cleaning Specials!!!!

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The Philadelphia 76ers and the Sunshine Foundation are teaming up to help some
of our special kids have a memorable moment at the Wachovia Center. Sunshine
children will have an opportunity to high five the team as they come out onto the
court to play against the Toronto Raptors at 1:00 p.m. The high five event will be
during pre-game at 12:30 p.m. You can be apart of the excitement and support
Sunshine in raising funds to make our children’s dreams come true. For every
discounted ticket purchased, $5 will go to the Sunshine Foundation. Tickets for
the upper level are $20 and lower level seats tickets are $35.

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Well Fed Interactive Design Studio get some nice coverage in the Philadelphia Business Journal.

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Friday, April 9
11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
For a lot of businesses, "cloud computing" is the latest IT buzzword to leave them scratching their heads. To demystify things, a panel of local corporate leaders will help dispel some misconceptions and share their cloud computing views as they relate to various industries.
Sponsored by Penn State Great Valley and the Chester County Economic Development Council. Register at www.sgps.psu.edu/innovation

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I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you an exciting award that has been granted to Corporate Call Center, Inc. We are proud to announce that we have been recognized as the Best Places to Work Award for the category Most Flexible Workplace. This is a testament to the culture that has been employed at Corporate Call Center, Inc. We have created a unique staffing model that relies primarily on “Seniors talking to Seniors.” It is our belief that this mature workforce provides and unparalleled based of experience, knowledge, and empathy that connects with potential customers. We are excited to receive this honor from our workforce and truly look forward to continuing to provide top-notch customer service in our industry.

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Join us on April Fools Day at the GPCC DiBona Room at 9AM.
Successful companies watch both the top line and bottom line. This seminar will show you how to do both, better.
Bernard Dagenais, editor of the Philadelphia Business Journal, kicks things off with a brief look at current green technology trends. He and publisher Lyn Kremer will then take you through News You Can Use: Business Prospecting, showing you how to turn the Philadelphia Business Journal into a prospect machine that will result in business growth.

After a brief break, DP Solutions' John Kairis will show you some of the simple steps you can take to "green your IT" and start saving money.
Attendees will also receive a copy of the condensed version of Green IT for Dummies
Complimentary continental breakfast provided courtesy of DP Solutions. Copies of the condensed "Green IT for Dummies" provided by IBM

Please register at the provided link.

There is no charge for this event!

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Title of Event: Philadelphia Economic Recovery Procurement Summit
Date: April 6, 2010
Time: 8:00am – 11:30am Doors open at 7:30am
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center 12th & Arch Streets ( Northeast Entrance) Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hosting Organization(s): City of Philadelphia, The Enterprise Center (a nonprofit organization) & PAMBEC, African American Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia
RSVP information: http://april6thsummit.eventbrite.com
Cost: FREE
Contact information: 215-895-4037

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Melmark, a non-profit that provides residential, educational, vocational and therapeutic services for children and adults with developmental disabilities, invites you to the 2010 Dream Maker’s Ball, hosted by Pilot Freight Services and honoring the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Saturday, May 1, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception and 8:00 p.m. Dinner / Dancing at the Hyatt Bellevue at Broad and Washington Streets, Philadelphia.
Enjoy performances by The Melmark Players and Music by Del’s Groove with our Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Dave Roberts, formerly of 6ABC. Tickets are $250 per person with tables of ten available. Sponsorship opportunities also available. For details, contact Cyndie Martin, Event Director at 610-325-4976 or at cgm@melmark.org.

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Interested in earning a PSU graduate degree in software engineering or systems engineering in Philly? Attend our spring information session at our location at 4801 S. Broad St. RSVP by e-mailing gvengin@psu.edu or call 610-648-3243.

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FutureNET, Inc. (FNI) is an information technology (IT) corporation that provides customized IT solutions for businesses across a broad spectrum of industries has an immediate opening for a Technical Project Lead for a 3 - 6 months position, with an extension opportunity to Full Time in Center City, Philadelphia.

For immediate consideration on this term/full time opportunity, please send your resume as a Word document attachment to: fni@fnetinc.com

See the attached document for additional information.

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The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Career Center is the premier electronic recruitment resource for the healthcare industry. Employers and recruiters can access the most qualified talent pool with relevant work experience to fulfill staffing needs.

Whether you're looking for a new job, or ready to take the next step in your career, we'll help you find the opportunity that's right for you.


Target your recruiting and reach qualified candidates quickly and easily. Simply complete our online Registration Form and start posting jobs today!

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As a way to thank the city’s finest individuals for their service, Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc is proud to offer our “Hometown Hero Discount.” In light of recent and upcoming regulatory changes that allow members of the police and fire departments to move to neighborhoods in Pennsylvania outside of the City Limits of Philadelphia, we have dedicated staff members on call to assist in buying your new home and selling your existing home regardless of where it is located.

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Are you outgrowing QuickBooks?
Do you have security concerns and the need for better control over user access? Could you use more list capacity to track inventory and customers? Do you require faster performance along with advanced reporting?

Attend this free webinar to see how an affordable and easy migration to QuickBooks Enterprise Edition just might just be the solution that you are looking for!

Join us: Thursday March 25th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST


During this session you will get an overview of key features including:

- Ease of use
- Scalability
- Productivity
- Accounting Controls
- Advanced Reporting Features
- The "Full Service" Plan
- The Enterprise Suite
- And Much More!

go to www.compudata.com/events or call
Linda Napoli 215-969-1000 X 265
to register
We are looking forward to "meeting with you" during our live presentation.
Kind Regards,
Linda

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New corporate furnished apartments available in Conshohocken! Contact Grant Kehler for more informationat 610-564-2891

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In collaboration with the Canadian Consulate in Philadelphia, Mobile Monday Mid-Atlantic presents “Mobility in Healthcare”, on 3/15.

The event will bring together healthcare and communications professionals to discuss ways in which mobility can support and transform the provision of care in the region. Moderated by KYW Newsradio’s Dr Brian McDonough, M.D., FAAFP, panelists will discuss how wireless technology can support medical service providers in their primary mission – delivering high quality personalized medical care.

Panel:
Bayada Nurses:Mark Baiada, Founder and President
Independence Blue Cross: Gregory Barnowsky, Chief Architect, Enterprise Architecture
Jefferson Medical College: Dr. John Kairys, M.D., FACS, Assistant Professor of Surgery
Life:WIRE: Howard Rosen, President
Verizon Wireless: Harry Martin, Director of Advanced Technologies

Tickets $7 in advance, $10 door. Students free with valid ID. Visit www.momo-ma.com

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– Fadó Irish Pub and Restaurant located downtown at 1500 Locust in Center City is once again throwing the biggest St Patrick's Day party in Philadelphia. With a week long schedule of events planned Fadó invites you to rally your friends again this year and celebrate big. ‘Session On' is a popular phrase in Ireland used amongst friends to describe that eager anticipation before a big day out at the pub. And, there is no bigger celebration at Fadó then St Patrick’s Day. Session On!

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Philadelphia Phillies Host Tug McGraw Foundation to Raise Awareness for Brain Tumors
PHILADELPHIA and YOUNTVILLE, Calif., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens Bank Park will be filled with that "Ya Gotta Believe" spirit on April 30 when the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tug McGraw Foundation celebrate "Tug McGraw Foundation Brain Tumor Awareness Night" as the Phillies take on the New York Mets.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/philadelphia-phillies-host-tug-mcgraw-foundation-to-raise-awareness-for-brain-tumors-86048582.html

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The Legal Clinic for the Disabled Spring Celebration will be held on March 19 at the Duane Morris LLC office at 30 south 17th Street from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

Duane Morris LLC is a co-host of the event.

Attendess will enjoy gourmet food & open bar, live music, interesting people, and an auction including sports memorabilia & tickets, original art, museum and theater passes, spa & hotel packages, best of Philly restaurants and other FABULOUS items!

Tickets are $50.00.

White Hat Award Winners being recognized include Duane Morris LLP and Sharon Liebhaber, Esq. and special volunteer recognition award winner Curt Hahn, Pitney Bowes Management Services!

For more information or to buy tickets, contact the Legal Clinic at
215-587-3214 or lpeyton@mageerehab.org.

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Facebook 101: The Business Page

Facebook has become an internet power-house with over 350 million active users. Starting as a recreational site for college students; the platform has now proven itself as a viable tool for businesses. Learn how to set your business up on Facebook and how having a Facebook Page can be beneficial for your business.

A Brief Agenda:
5:00-5:15 - Arrival/Networking
5:15 - 6:15 - Presentation by VQC

-The benefits of Facebook
-Pages, Groups, or Profiles?
-Locating and engaging fans
-Developing a strategy and measuring success
6:15 - 6:30 - Questions and Discussion

Details:

HOST: VQC Designs
WHEN: March 9th: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
WHERE: VQC Designs - Philadelphia Office
1315 Walnut St - Suite 701
Philadelphia, PA 19107
COST: $20 prior and $30 @ the door

Please call 888.868.ECOM (3266) to place payment.

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Fellheimer & Eichen LLP cordially invite you to a free breakfast seminar on Dealing with Your Bank in Good Days and Bad Days.

Practical advice & pitfalls when dealing with your banks in challenging times.

When: March 23, 2010
Time: 7:45am-9:15am
Place: The Pyramid Club, 1735 Market St. Philadelphia PA 19103
RSVP: Mary Jay Torres-Martin (215)253-6645, maryjay@fellheimer.net, www.fellheimer.net/seminar.aspx

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Please join us at our first Young Professionals Business Mixer at Tavern 17, Thursday, March 4, 6pm. Unwind and enjoy cocktails and appetizers and make new connections with other organizations within the Swedish-American and Scandinavian business community and hear guest speaker Curtis Gregory, Director of the Office of Business Services & Economic Opportunity of City of Philadelphia speak about business opportunities in Philadelphia.
All are welcome to this event! Please feel free to bring a friend or colleague! Sign up today at www.sacc-philadelphia.org.

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Please join us at the upcoming Open House on Wednesday, March 10th to experience the Villanova School of Business Executive MBA program from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm.

The curriculum is designed to provide executives with a strategic approach to making high-level decisions that will impact their organizations.

We will feature a session titled Systems Thinking, taught by Jamshid Gharajedaghi, faculty member, managing partner and CEO of INTERACT.

You must register to attend. Dinner will be provided, and valet parking will be available. Please contact Kia Green at kia.green@villanova.edu with questions.

The Open House will be held at The Villanova Conference Center, located at 601 County Line Road in Radnor, Pennsylvania (19087).

Register at emba.villanova.edu

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Run, walk and roll to strengthen your limbs and oppose illegal handguns in Philadelphia.

Magee Rehabilitation Hospital’s Think First Program-- which teaches kids and young adults to think first before engaging in risky behavior—and Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) will co-host the 4th annual Legs Against Arms 5k Run on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at St. Joes University.

Race registration is at 7am and the race starts at 8:30am at 54th and Overbrook Avenue.

In 2009, over 500 runners making up 10 teams particiapted.

In 2010, over 24 teams are expected to register.

Participants from local high schools, medical staff and families are among the teams registered and several wheelchair teams are signed up to participate.

For more information about the event or to register to run, visit www.legsagainstarms.org.

To learn more about Magee Rehabilitation Hospital’s ThinkFirst Program, visit MageeRehab.org.

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