Previous Events

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Networking Mixer

The Meeting Place for Entrepreneurs!
Time: 5 pm – 7:30 pm

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Distinguished Speaker:

Sonoma County Leadership on Climate Protection & Opportunities for Business

Presenters: Ann Hancock & Susan Briski
Time: 12 noon – 2 pm

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Networking Mixer

The Meeting Place for Entrepreneurs!
Time: 5 pm – 7:30 pm

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June 23, 2009

Business Essentials:
Hiring your first employees — Steps to ensure you are in compliance

Presenters:  Brenda Gilchrist and Dena Grunt

Time:  12 noon – 1:30 pm
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June 10, 2009

North Bay Investor Summit

Time:    7:30 am - 2:00 pm

The North Bay Investor Summit (NBIS) is a premier gathering of the angel capital community. The goal of NBIS is to bring together investors and entrepreneurs looking for funding and was created to foster collaboration among angel groups, as well as reach out to the larger investment community. NBIS is organized by The Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster in partnership with Keiretsu Forum and the North Bay Angels.

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May 15, 2009

Distinguished Speaker Series:

Best Practices in Social Media Strategies

Presenter:   Michael Leifer

Date:    05/18/2009

Time:    12:00 - 1:30 pm

Location:  Conference Rooms A & B, Light Lunch included

Description:

Attendees of this lecture will be:

• Examining concrete examples from leaders in social media strategies
• Creating a successful strategic marketing campaign using social media as its main strategy
• Understanding the importance of doing an online brand audit and giving customers a voice and companies insight

Bio:

Michael Leifer is a Cultural Anthropologist and CEO of Guerilla PR, Inc. His expertise is in building and maintaining markets and social movements for his clients and causes. He was one of the founding members of the UCLA World Arts and Cultures Major, and was also the President of the UCLA Honors College. Post college, Leifer co-founded and became Executive Director of Erin Brockovitch's Cancer411.org, a non-profit dedicated to helping cancer patients and their families get the information that they need.

In 2000, Leifer founded Guerilla PR, Inc., an integrated and non-traditional advertising agency that specializes in social media and influencer-based word of mouth marketing campaigns. Guerilla PR won the Ad-Tech 2008 "Best Social Media Marketing Award" and works with many Fortune 500 brands. Leifer is also one of the founding fathers of EcoDads.org, an inclusive network of environmentally minded dads who want to create a lasting and measurable impact.

October 29, 2008

Distinguished Speaker Series

Presenter:   Steve Schneider and Mal Wittenberg

Date:    10/29/2008

Description:

• As an inventor, how do you get your idea into the marketplace?
• How do you know if your invention is really a new idea?
• What patents, trademarks, or licenses do you need?

Come learn all of this and more:

• How to protect your intellectual property
• How to develop and market specialized products
• How to import or export products

Bio:

Steve Schneider has been the Coordinator and consultant of the Sawyer Center since 1995. Steve provides valuable information and assistance on the inventive process and helps individuals and small businesses develop ideas into marketable products. He has extensive experience providing information about patents, trademarks and copyrights. His background includes over 35 years in the consumer electronics field working with such companies as Pioneer, Sanyo and Panasonic.

Malcolm Wittenberg was a patent examiner for five years in the late 60's and early 70's. He also was a law clerk for a judge at the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, the predecessor court to the U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. He has been a practicing IP lawyer for over 30 years.

September 17, 2008

Presenter: Jared Huffman - California State Assembly member

Date:     09/17/2008
Description:

What sustainable technology bills have most recently passed?
What are the most promising emerging technologies?
What incentives will be offered?

Come learn about:

• Current legislation regarding sustainable technology
• Renewable energy and meeting the goals of AB 32
• What we can do to meet our renewable energy goals

Bio: Jared Huffman - California State Assembly member

Elected to the Assembly in November 2006, Assembly member Jared Huffman has quickly earned respect as a legislator with a straightforward style, independent thinking, and passion for the environment. As a former Senior Attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), he brings unprecedented environmental policy experience to the Assembly. Prior to joining NRDC, Huffman was a highly successful public interest attorney in private practice. Huffman graduated magna cum laude from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and cum laude from Boston College Law School.

June 18, 2008

Presenter: Ms. Greta Mowry

Date:   06/18/2008

Description:

How do you choose the right opportunities for your business?

How do you build a successful growth plan for your business?

Come learn how to:

• Identify and develop new markets
• Determine whether to launch new products or services
• Evaluate expansion into new channels

Bio: Ms. Greta Mowry

Ms. Mowry, a renowned speaker and marketing visionary, has worked with Fortune 500 companies such as Procter & Gamble, H.J. Heinz, and Gap, Inc. She has 20 years of successful experience developing and implementing growth strategies for both Fortune 500's and small businesses. Greta Mowry focuses on consumer products, health & wellness, financial services, online services, green, and retail sectors. Her proven methodology has generated millions of dollars in incremental revenue for her clients and helped raise more than $100 million in funding.

May 2, 2008

Sustainable Enterprise Conference 2008

Date:   05/02/2008

Description:
Sustainable Enterprise Conference: Tools for the Transition is the 3rd annual, one-day Conference that focuses on innovative and sustainable business practices and opportunities for the North Bay. Expert and  inspiring Keynote speakers, break-out sessions and workshops address the specific needs of today’s enterprise.

Presenting sponsors:

The Sustainable Enterprise Coalition

Sonoma State University

Green MBA at Dominican College

Leadership Institute for Ecology and the Economy

Conference Host:   Sonoma Mountain Village
Organization:   The Sustainable Enterprise Coalition (+ others, see description)
Email:       info@contacSEC.com
Phone:      888-497-3222
Website:   www.SustainableEnterpriseConference.com