Next Meeting - June 2nd

The next meeting will be hosted by Jolanta Chyla, A-1 Commercial Janitorial Services.  Our meeting will focus on the Enrichment Event.  We will review the event, what worked, didn't work, suggestions for next time, etc.

1351 Brookside Lane

Northbrook, IL 60062

847-272-7103

11:00am - Networking/New Members Intro

11:30 - 1:00pm - Meeting

Please RSVP to blog ASAP!

May Meeting Notes

We had a fantastic turnout this month!  Thank you everyone, existing and new members, who attended despite their crazy schedules and commitments.  Topic discussed was our upcoming Mom4Profit event on May 27th: Starland salutes Women of Mom4Profit: An Evening of Enrichment for your Life and your Work.  Speakers were confirmed and event details were discussed including marketing, promotional materials, location & setup, etc.  Event Flyer is linked to our website, www.mom4profit.com and everyone expected to market the event throughout their communities.  Special thank you to Susan Fireside, Winter and Construction, for handling the flyer, Michelle Kriegel for finding and booking the location, the entire group for their input and of course Starland for sharing our vision and supporting our event!

Next Meeting May 5th!

Next Mom4Profit meeting: Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Location: Home of Riv Lynch

1623 McGovern Street
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-363-5394; riv@sacredspaceshome.com

Time: 11:00am - Networking & new members orientation

11:30am - Meeting

RSVP to Blog as soon as possible.

The entire meeting will be devoted to discussing our plan for Re-Invent; the Mom4Profit event May 27th from 7-9pm at Starland in Deerfield. We'll be finalizing our speakers, discussing marketing this event and reviewing how each member will be contributing. Please note: if you haven't been attending, please make every effort to attend this meeting. This event is a fabulous opportunity to showcase your service.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

March Meeting Notes

We had a full house this month! Thank you everyone for attending.

• New Members Welcome: Laurie Levitt-Soben Studios & Cathy Wolfson-Catnip Productions
• Erin Krex, First Class Care, shared more details about her domestic placement agency.
• Each member took a few minutes to share their target market and how the network can help them improve their business.
• The Economic Stimulus Plan was reviewed and members were able to share their offers.
• Members were reminded to sign up for a committee.  Members were encouraged to take proactive roles and ownership in the "business" of Mom4Profit.
• Riv, Natalie & Rachel introduced an idea of having a spring Health & Wellness event for women.  This event would give interested members 20-30 minute slots to talk about their businesses and give value/information to the guests.  All members were encouraged to participate to introduce Mom4Profit to the public in a fun, motivational and informative 3-hr event.  Everyone is asked to help with organizing event including finding a location, working on invites, "goody bags", refreshments, etc.
• Next meeting to be hosted by Lilya Sirazi, interior designer.  More information to follow.

   

New Topic For Next Meeting

Next week's agenda will be primarily about making this network of incredible business women efficient, productive, powerful and of course money making.
Everyone will be asked to take a couple of minutes to state what they need from the group, their target market, and review their stimulus offer.
PLEASE PREPARE!!!

Next Meeting March 3rd!

Next meeting will be graciously hosted by Erin Krex.

First Class Care, Inc.

3330 Dundee Road

Suite C2

Northbrook, IL 60062

11:00am - networking/new members

11:30am - Meeting

Erin will discuss creative marketing techniques.  Pizza lunch will be served.  Thanks Erin!

Don't forget your referrals and chosen  Economic Stimulus!

Please RSVP to blog ("comment") by February 27th

February 3rd Meeting Notes

Here are highlights of our last meeting which was hosted by Rachel Rosenberg, Arbonne consultant.

1.   Welcome new members: Irina Ratner - Muralist Artist, Interiors by Irina, Dena Levy, Levy Law Solutions & Helen Plavnik, FemaCare Obstetrics & Gynecology.

2.  Members reviewed decision to stay with current, updated blog and some were given more detailed instructions.  Members told to use blog for main communication and mom4profit@comcast.net for emails only to Natalie and Riv.

3.  Members given Economic Stimulus Spreadsheet and told to choose at least one member's offer/discount before the March meeting.

4.  Natalie and Riv expressed need to create committees to handle Mom4Profit growing needs, including legal, website, referral/stimulus tracking, membership, promo, PR/Media.  Members need to contact Riv or Natalie at mom4profit@comcast.net with their choice asap.

5.  Rachel Rosenberg ended the meeting with a short introduction/review of Health & Welllness, particularly for women and the products they use.  She also introduced the 80/20 Rule for business, that shows how most of our income (80%) comes from 20% of our clientelle.  

6.  Our next meeting will be held on March 3rd, and will be hosted by Erin Krex.