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The 2008
Professional Development Series
A
Solid Foundation of Continuing
Education & Motivation for Local Business People
The Professional Development Council is responsible for producing the
Professional Development Series (PDS). The Bend Chamber, together with COCC and
our new title sponsors, Cascade Concrete Solutions and Northwest ICF Solutions,
are providing a solid foundation of continuing education and motivation for
local business people. There are 22 sessions throughout the year, one no-cost
morning session and one low-cost lunch session every month except December. The
series covers a wide range of hot topics including sales, marketing, accounting,
PR, customer service, HR and more. Our speakers and panels are always
experienced, dynamic professionals who are willing to share their secrets to
success!
Additional Contributing Sponsors:
Coffee & Breakfast Treats ~ DiLusso’s Bakery Café
Speaker Gifts ~ Centro Print Solutions Promotions ~ Combined
Communications
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Participating is simple, and has big impact for little cost. Here's how
it works:
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MORNING SESSIONS |
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Save the Dates Now!
Speakers and Locations To Be Announced Soon! |
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Tue, Jan 8: |
OFFICE ORGANIZATION: Real Simple Magazine gets your New Year started
right |
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Tue, Feb 12: |
COMPANY IMAGE: 4 ways to test if “they” view you the way you want them
to |
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Tue, Mar 11: |
RESILIENCY: Learn how EIQ is more important than IQ in today’s business |
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Tue, Apr 8: |
GREEN YOUR BUSINESS: We’ll teach you how to get “greenbacks” from
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Tue, May 13: |
SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING: Yes, you can get noticed in cluttered world on
a small budget |
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Tue, June 10: |
ALL ABOUT BENEFITS: The latest information for both employers and
employees |
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Tue, Jul 8: |
GETTING IN BY GETTING OUT: How to network and netweave to maximize
success |
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Tue, Aug 12: |
KILLER EVENTS: How to put 'em on, bring 'em in and make that killer
impression |
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Tue, Sep 9: |
HUMAN RESOURCES: RECRUIT & RETAIN THE BEST: The how-to session you've
been waiting for |
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Tue, Oct 14: |
E-MARKETING: Get your message out and get results without spamming |
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Tue, Nov 12: |
GOAL SETTING: Now is the time to do you strategic planning and budgeting
for '09 |
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To register for
the any of the above events click
HERE |
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LUNCH SESSIONS |
- Usually $30 ($45 non-members)
- 3rd Tuesday of every month
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Bend Golf & Country Club
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Tue, Jan 15: |
STELLAR SALES: Get your year off to a flying start and get your sales
moving in the right direction |
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Tue, Feb 19: |
REDUCE STRESS: Dr. Clair Wheeler presents
10 simple solutions |
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Tue, Mar 18: |
KNOW YOUR CORE PERSONALITY? Unveil who you
really are and learn how to play nice with others |
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Tue, Apr 15: |
THE ART OF NEGOTIATION: Learn the secrets
of achieving Win-Win deals every time |
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Tue, May 20: |
CUSTOMER SERVICE: You won't believe the
national powerhouse coming to this event |
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Tue, June 17: |
HAD YOUR 15 MINUTES? Get 15 insider tips to
get your name in the headlines (Venue TBD) |
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Tue, Jul 15: |
LEADERSHIP: Last year a brigadier general -
wait 'til you see what's in store this year |
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Tue, Aug 19: |
SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS STORIES: One local
business shares its success story |
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Tue, Sep 16: |
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: From critical path
structure to process improvement |
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Tue, Oct 21: |
CONFLICT RESOLUTIONS: Our most popular
session from '07 is back with a new twist |
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Tue, Nov 18: |
TIME MANAGEMENT: Take on the holidays and
New Year planning organized and stress free |
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To register for
the any of the above events click
HERE |
Please contact lindi@bendchamber.org
or 382-3221 for more information. |
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