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Posts Tagged ‘Networking’

Member Spotlight: Dr. Rene Hackney of Parenting Playgroups

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Learn more about the mom behind Parenting Playgroups … Where Parents Learn and Children Play … Dedicated to helping parents raise happy, successful children from birth through 10 years of age, and to help make their families stronger. Meet Rene on Tuesday, February 9th at 9:30am. Get details and register.

parenting playgroups Member Spotlight: Dr. Rene Hackney of Parenting Playgroups

Dr. Rene Hackney

Name: Rene Hackney, PhD.

Title: Founder

Business: Parenting Playgroups

Industry: Parent Education, Psychology, Children’s Play

Product/Service: Parent and Teacher Workshops, Preschool Play, Social Skills Groups

Years in Business: Six

Ideal Customers/Best Referrals: Parents of children birth to ten years old

Personally speaking …

Home life: Married 17 years with two daughters: Alicen 11, Claire 8

Childcare situation: They are home with a sitter summer mornings.  They are with me after school and with dad when I lecture.

Motivation for starting your business: I wanted to work for myself, make decisions as I go.  I enjoy teaching preschool and wanted to marry that with my education.

Greatest benefit of running your own business:  Can take my children with me as needed.

Greatest success you had in the past month (personal or biz) and how you celebrated it:  We opened our second office.  No celebration yet, too early.

On your nightstand: Why Gender Matters, The Friendship Factor, The E Myth

The one tool, resource, or toy you just can’t do without: A toy – Facebook – love being in touch with so many friends.

Last purchase for self: Old Navy Flip Flops

Favorite way to unwind: Hot bath

Be advise or tip you ever received (personal or biz): If there is trouble, speak directly.

Best thing about being an Enterprising Mom:  Meeting others who overlap efforts.  I need to reach out more!

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Setting Goals and Intentions for 2010

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

What are your intentions for yourself, your family and your business as you head into the new year?

Too tied up in the frenzy of the holidays to give it much thought? No worries … Join us at the next Coffee and Connections where coaches Carolyn Semedo, of Apply Within, and Suzanne Caldwell, of Vital Coaching and Consulting, will help you get on track.

What: Setting Goals and Intentions for 2010
When: Tuesday, January 12 @ 9:30am
Where:  Busboys and Poets – Arlington, VA

During this interactive event, you’ll:

  • Explore, clarify and get grounded in what’s most important to you, at your essence
  • Learn how to integrate those things and honor them in your everyday life
  • Understand the basis of those internal struggles, external conflicts and the ever-present “should” and “ought to” and learn what to do about them

Through coaching we’ll help you learn how to achieve a sense of alignment and integration so that you can set meaningful goals and intentions for your whole life from an empowered and grounded place.

Join us to learn how to get your new year off to the best start possible!

Shared by one business owner:

“I have found clients, friends and gotten information for services I need and hired those recommended service professionals. It is a good resource because being a part of the group offers a level of trust you wouldn’t find elsewhere. I have found such a supportive environment in which I have been able to get valuable feedback from a very talented group of women. It is an important group for me especially because it is valuable to have a resource of like-minded mamas.” — Jessica Christian, Photographer, Jessica Photo

Register today!

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The Enterprising Moms is Coming to Fairfax County

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

TEM_Logo_ColorFairfax County business-owner moms shared a morning full of great ideas for fostering the growth of a community of The Enterprising Moms in the area during our Meet & Greet last week. We did lots of brainstorming and sketched out a path for moving forward that will foster a sense of community and provide opportunities to share, learn and grow. Planning is now underway. If you’d like to stay in the loop as things develop, please get in touch.

And, save the date for our next gathering on Thursday, November 19th. Details and registration at The Enterprising Moms.

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EVENT: Coffee and Connections: Networking 1-2-3

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

TEM_Logo_ColorWhat: Coffee and Connections – Networking 1-2-3
Where: Bus Boys and Poets – Arlington, VA
Date: Tuesday, June 9th
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Networking events, social networking tools, one-on-one networking … What kind of networking makes the most sense for your business? What’s the most effective way to network? How can you leverage your network? What’s the best way to keep track of your contacts?

For Jennifer Folsom, the DC Metropolitan area Director of Momentum Resources, a boutique staffing firm specializing in placing professionals in flexible and reduced hours positions, forming meaningful connections is critical to her business success. Jennifer, a dedicated and highly effective networker, will share her strategies and tools for building and sustaining a powerful network in a fun and interactive format.

At this event you’ll learn how to:

  1. Select the appropriate type of networking events for your business and your goals
  2. Get the most out of social networking tools
  3. Make the most of one-on-one interactions and develop meaningful connections

Jennifer will also share tips and tools for managing your contacts and related information and will demonstrate the system that works for her.

Join us! Registration and details.

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