Stat of the day….

Avg time for unemployed to find new work has gone from 8 wks to 7 months. (FoxNews)

The Ultimate Networking Event Live at Maggiano’s Little Italy Tuesday March 9th, 2010 6-9pm

http://theultimatenetworkingeventmar-mcdonald.eventbrite.com/

At The Ultimate Networking Event you’ll meet CEO’s, Business Leaders and Decision makers from a variety of leading companies. You will learn and have opportunities to grow your business from some of the area’s top business networking professional’s.

Here’s What’s Included

  • Admission to Event
  • 1st Drink
  • Light Appetizers
  • 1 week Membership to the Exclusive Pyramid Club ($99 Value)
  • Professional Business Portrait Digital Photo ($159 Value)
  • Enjoy a Professional Back Massage ($25 Value)
  • One Month Membership to LifeLock ID Theft Protection
  • Opportunity to Meet and Mingle with the Top Decision Makers in Philadelphia Business and Create Lasting Friendly Business Relationships (PRICELESS)
  • Drawing for Fabulous Gift Certificates and Door Prizes Such as Philly Pops Box Seats, Philadelphia Orchastra Box Seats, and Much More.

All this for only $25 in advance or $30 at the door

No Problem Parking In The City With Vallet Service Right In Front Of Maggiano’s

OVER 200 PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED OUR LAST EVENT !

DON’T WAIT BUY NOW AND SECURE YOUR TICKET TO THE HOTTEST NETWORKING EVENT IN TOWN!

This Event Will Go To Capacity

Maggiano’s Little Italy specializes in Italian-American cuisine. Maggiano’s menu features both classic and contemporary recipes—pastas, salads, steaks, seafood, regular chef specials, and specialty desserts. Maggiano’s offers lunch or dinner, carryout service, delivery and banquet spaces for special occasions. Maggiano’s is one of four restaurant brands in the portfolio of Dallas-based Brinker International.

Special Guests

David Dickson
Director U.S. Small Business Administration

Shows Small Business Owners how to obtain a short term, unsecured $35,000 loan to help build their business. This special program allows the use of this loan with no interest for 6 months and no payments for a period of 18 months.

Real world networking is essential for you to build and create relationships. Having the skills to network effectively in today’s challenging business climate, is critical and could make the difference between thriving or losing to your competitors .

We Look Forward to Seeing You at The Ultimate Networking Event!

About Maggiano’s Little Italy

Maggiano’s Little Italy is an Italian-style chain of casual dining restaurants with locations throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Northern Ireland founded in 1991 by Richard Melman’s Lettuce Entertain You and named for Melman’s late partner, Marvin Magid.

One of the unique features of Maggiano’s is that meals can be purchased in single sized portions or as full multi-course family style meals.

As of December 2007, there are 41 locations in 21 states

Featured entrees on the Little Italy Favorites menu were inspired by the distinctive and regional flavors found in Little Italy neighborhoods across the country. Little Italy Favorites include Chicago’s Taylor Street Baked Ziti and Sausage, served with pomodoro sauce topped with a layer of melted provolone
and Parmesan cheese; New York’s Little Italy Braised Beef Cannelloni stuffed with braised beef, asiago and Parmesan cheeses; Boston’s North End Lobster Ravioli made with basil and saffron pasta filled with fresh lobster meat in a light lobster cream sauce; and Philadelphia’s South Philly Chicken Cacciatore featuring slow-cooked chicken smothered in Maggiano’s own red wine tomato gravy with mushrooms, roasted peppers and onions.

In addition, three new entree salads provide an alternative for guests seeking a lighter Italian-American meal. Maggiano’s now offers a Roasted Chicken and Arugula Salad topped with tomatoes, cucumbers and white balsamic vinaigrette; Steak and Gorgonzola Salad made with arugula, spinach, walnuts and bleu cheese vinaigrette; and the Italian Antipasti Salad a mixture of iceberg,
romaine, prosciutto, salami, pepperoni, provolone and Italian vinaigrette

Autism Information

Just something I want to share and get out there.

Lancet Retracts Study Tying Vaccine to Autism

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704022804575041212437364420.html?mod=wsj_share_facebook

What can you do?

More Social Media warnings for job seekers

6 Steps to Success at Tonight’s Ultimate Networking Event at The Marriott 13

The Ultimate Networking Event Live at 13-The Marriott — Tuesday, February 02, 2010 — Philadelphia, PA

Register Here: http://theultimatenetworkingeventfeb-mcdonald.eventbrite.com/

  1. If driving to the event, we have arranged special discounted parking for you right at The Marriott. From Vine St. make a right onto 12th St. Proceed to Filbert St. On Filbert and 12th make a right and an immediate left into the parking garage. Let the attendant know you are with “The Ultimate Networking Event” then pre-pay only $13+ tax.
  2. The Marriott 13 is located at 1201 Market St with it’s own entrance on 12th Street, right across from The Hard Rock Cafe. This is the easiest way to enter.
  3. Event registration begins at 5:45pm, the event starts at 6pm. Upon arrival, check in at The Ultimate Networking Event table with the ticket that you received attached to the email confirmation upon your purchase. Enter the room and make sure to meet our Ultimate Networking Ambassadors. These are the professionals that will help you network and introduce you to others in the room to help assure you a successful networking experience. Also be sure to visit our sponsor’s tables for valuable information that can impact your business.
  4. Make sure to bring plenty of business cards. There will be very well over 150 professionals at this event. Remember, Success is when preparation meets opportunity; you are always only one contact away from your greatest success.
    Always be prepared.
  5. Networking is creating relationships, not making a sales call. This is where most people   make a mistake. Your goal tonight is to create the beginning of a business relationship, not to make a sale call. Simply meet other like minded business professionals, exchange business cards, give a short introduction of what you do and what sets you aside from   everyone else (Your Elevator Pitch), give the other person time to do the same, then repeat.
  6. The Fortune is in The Follow Up! Most importantly, make sure to follow up with everyone you have met tonight within the next 3 days. The faster you follow up with them, the more they will remember, so the sooner the better. This is were you can have more of an opportunity to get to know them and how you can help them grow their business and yours as well with what you have to offer them and what they have to offer you. This can be in form of direct business, or referrals. Either way, it a Win-Win, and the beginning of a strong business relationship.

Again, I would like to thank you for your participation in The Ultimate Networking
Event Live at The Marriott 13. I look forward to meeting you personally and also
look forward to the most successful event we have had yet.

Yours in success,
Thomas Camarda
CEO/Founder
The Ultimate Networking Event

The Ultimate Networking Event Live at 13-The Marriott TONIGHT!

The Ultimate Networking Event Live at 13-The Marriott — Tuesday, February 02, 2010 — Philadelphia, PA

Register Here: http://theultimatenetworkingeventfeb-mcdonald.eventbrite.com/

WITH WELL OVER 150 PROFESSIONALS ALREADY REGISTERED AND ATTENDING, YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!

DON’T WAIT AND GET LEFT OUT IN THE COLD.ONLINE TICKET SALES END AT 2:30 TODAY! BUY NOW AND SECURE YOUR TICKET TO THE HOTTEST NETWORKING EVENT IN TOWN!

At The Ultimate Networking Event you’ll meet CEO’s, Business Leaders and Decision makers from a variety of leading companies. You will learn and have opportunities to grow your business from some of the area’s top business networking professional’s.

Here’s What’s Included

  • Admission to Event
  • 1st Drink
  • Light Appetizers
  • 1 week Membership to the Exclusive Pyramid Club
  • Professional Business Portrait Digital Photo
  • Enjoy a Professional Back Massage
  • One Month Membership to LifeLock ID Theft Protection
  • Opportunity to Meet and Mingle with the Top Decision Makers in Philadelphia Business and Create Lasting Friendly Business Relationships
  • Drawing for Fabulous Gift Certificates and Door Prizes Such as Philly Pops Box Seats, Philadelphia Orchastra Box Seats, and Much More.

All this for only $25 in advance or $30 at the door

THE LAST EVENT SOLD OUT !

DON’T WAIT BUY NOW AND SECURE YOUR TICKET TO THE HOTTEST NETWORKING EVENT IN TOWN!

This Event Will Go To Capacity

Thirteen is the main restaurant in the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner daily. Catch all you favorite sports team on our 20 large HD plasma screen. Thirteen is an ultra modern concept offering creative American cuisine served in a new and upbeat atmosphere. Adjacent to Thirteen is Circ where you can enjoy premium & ultra premium martinis and cocktails.

Special Guests

Brian Edmondson is an author, speaker, and Internet entrepreneur specializing in generating website traffic and building responsive email lists.

After leaving his “Wall Street” job in 2001, Brian found true success and independence through the power of the Internet. He has launched several websites, including one that grossed over $50,000 in sales in the first week and has masterminded many multi-million dollar Internet businesses. He now works full time online from his home outside of Philadelphia , PA (or anywhere there is an internet connection). Brian is also known for his ability to generate “big profits from a small list”. In one example he generated over $15,000 in 7 days from a list of only 1,286 subscribers. Brian is co-author of The Ultimate Success Secret with Dan Kennedy.

David Dickson
Director U.S. Small Business Administration

Shows Small Business Owners how to obtain a short term, unsecured $35,000 loan to help build their business. This special program allows the use of this loan with no interest for 6 months and no payments for a period of 18 months.

Real world networking is essential for you to build and create relationships. Having the skills to network effectively in today’s challenging business climate, is critical and could make the difference between thriving or losing to your competitors .

We Look Forward to Seeing You at The Ultimate Networking Event!

Manpower Snaps Up Comsys For $431M

Manpower Inc. said Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Comsys IT Partners Inc., a Houston professional staffing firm, for $17.65 per outstanding share of common stock. (MAN) (CITP)

http://houston.cityandpress.com/business/2010/02/02/manpower-snaps-comsys-431m

Market is ripe, for consolidation.

Have a Great Weekend

Don’t waste your life in doubts and fears: spend yourself on the work before you, well assured that the right performance of this hour’s duties will be the best preparation for the hours or ages that follow it.

–Ralph Waldo Emerson

Tell Me About Yourself

You’ve just arrived at your interview. You shake the interviewer’s hand. He motions for you to sit down and you make yourself comfortable. Then he pops the question: “Can you tell me a little about yourself?”

AHHH… the dreaded question..

Good article on how to handle this one

http://www.wetfeet.com/Experienced-Hire/Getting-hired/Articles/Tell-Me-About-Yourself.aspx