programs
AMA-IE Luncheon Series: Q1 – "Maximizing Business Growth in 2012"
The AMA-IE, the region's marketing authority, is offering this luncheon series to help Inland Empire businesses understand the most effective marketing, communications and sales strategies to be successful in this volatile economy and not waste resources on ineffectual activities. These luncheons will feature successful business leaders from various fields in interactive presentations who will answer questions to assist participants implement profitable growth strategies.
How to Thrive in a Distressed Industry:
Lessons from Leaders Who Made it Work in Real Estate
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Marketing is tough in this economic climate. We are all called on to produce more with less. But even within this economy no one has been hit harder than the Real Estate industry. So we have pulled together leaders from the real estate marketplace to tell you the success stories that help them not only survive but thrive!
Join us as we hold an interactive session to answer any and all questions you have to improve your own marketing efforts.
Our panelists include:
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Aaron Norris, Marketing Director, The Norris Group |
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Dr. Johannes Moenius, Associate Professor and the Director of Institute for Spacial Economic Analysis (ISEA) for the School of Business at the University of Redlands |
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Steve Pearson, Executive Vice President & Branch Manager, Daum Commercial Real Estate Services |
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Suzanne Skov, President, Association of Commercial Real Estate Executives-Inland Empire and Senior Counsel, Allen Matkins |
Click Here to Join Us as our panelists present winning cases for growing business in a struggling industry.
Presented to members and guests by our February sponsor, Red Fusion Media.
DATE: Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Location:
Victoria Club
2521 Arroyo Drive
Riverside, CA 92506
951.683.5323
Driving a New Growth Strategy:
Transforming Your Business to Drive Profitable Growth and Create a Strategic Advantage
Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Today's business executives are challenged with how to do more for less while driving revenues and profitability. This presentation will explore the secrets used by high performance companies to beat the competition in economically strong and weak markets. You will understand the new business fundamentals and learn how to win in the new business environment.
Join business and marketing strategist Diane Weklar, president of the Weklar Consulting Group for engaging conversation and practical insights into the newest strategies for increasing revenue and profitability. By attending this event you will learn how to:
• Implement four decisive actions to accelerate growth
• Optimize the spectrum of marketing activities
• Design agility into programs to dramatically improve performance
• Drive customer engagement
• Align intended strategy with actual implementation
This is a must attend event for any business looking to grow their business.
Diane WeklerBIO
Diane’s forte is as a business strategist who accelerates business growth by synchronizing all organizational functions. She is adept at identifying and pursuing aggressive growth opportunities in both economically strong and weak markets. She is also skilled at harmonizing traditional marketing and new media strategies to exceed stated goals.
A seasoned entrepreneur with six successful start-ups to her name, she is also a well established consultant with over 20 years of experience. She has worked with organizations ranging from start-ups through Fortune 1000 companies.
As President of The Weklar Consulting Group, she founded an international firm providing Strategic Business Consulting, Performance Optimization and Integrated Marketing Solutions for companies in industries as diverse as high tech through professional services. She has offices on both the west and east coasts.
Diane has an MBA in Finance and Marketing and a B.A. in Economics. She has lectured extensively and wrote numerous articles for organizations including the American Bar Association, American Marketing Association, ASEE, IEEE, and the Professional Services Marketing Association. In addition to holding a Board position with the Business Resource Connection, she is Programming Chair for the American Marketing Association-Inland Empire and a mentor with the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center.
DATE: Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Location:
Victoria Club
2521 Arroyo Drive
Riverside, CA 92506
951.683.5323