2012 September Kick-Off Event
 

 Increase Your Net Worth Through Networking -- Neeria Bhatia
“Awakening the extraordinary” with this interactive round table hosted by Professional Coach, Keynote Speaker and Author, Neerja Bhatia. Discuss the challenges in building your contacts and networking while learning the key elements to overcome them. Find ways to discover your inner drive an create a successful mind map leading you to great clarityer and focus.
Orchestrating the Right Camaraderie: Venues & Catering -- Jessica Berman
Learn how to create the right balance between the venue and the catering to provide the ultimate experience. Talk with BizBash Venue Manager of the Year about how to utilize the catering to enhance the venue ambiance and set the vibe for your event.
Young Professionals In The Round:  Paving Paths To Success -- Katzie Guy-Hamilton
Age is just a number. Join young celebrity chef, Katzie Guy-Hamilton, learn how to maneuver your career in the right path to get to the top. Discuss challenges and obstacles young professionals face and how to get through them.
Not-for- profit:  The Ins and Outs of Fundrising-- Arienne Orozco
How to raise money, without spending money? Learn from a fundraising professional the ins and outs of the fundraising world. What do clients expect and how do you manage on non-for-profit budgets are just a few of the topics that will be discussed.
Interactivity & Personalization
-- Danielle Richter and Patti Dukofsky
It’s that personal touch desired by all clients. This table discussion will provide you with the ins and outs of the latest interactive technology and how it can be customized and branded to each clients needs. Whether its a sponsors logo on the backdrop or the bride and grooms names on the candy bar, learn how to engage and involve your guests in all aspects of the event.
Sustainability
-- Jill Drury
You’ve gone green and your proud, but is your client? Learn how to pitch the importance of your green standards to the not-so-sustainable client. What benefits will it bring to them and how do you make them see the worth? Learn about it here with Jill Drury – leader of the ISES Sustainability Summit.
Permits and Coordinating with City & Government Agencies
-- Elliott Winick
Need an event permit? Know where to go for it? Elliott Winick can point you there. Learn when a permit is needed and how to go about getting it. Who do you contact and what information must you provide? What challenges you will most likely face and how to handle them when it comes to permitting.