NH Chapter of The DEC Connection

The NH Chapter enjoyed a relaxing and delicious evening of wine tasting, appetizers and socializing on Thurs, 25 June at Vintner's Cellars in Bedford. Proprietor Renate Wallem guided us through the wine tasting process while sharing fascinating information about six entree and two dessert wines. Most of us left with "souvenirs" for future enjoyment. Below are some photos from our evening.

We also enjoyed a FREE DEC Big Band Picnic Concert (yes we know they are now called the Compaq Big Band) on Wed., August 26, 7-9 PM at the Abbie Griffin Bandstand, near the Town Hall, in Merrimack NH.

Creating a Secure and Satisfying Retirement - Thursday, October 16, 2008

3 talented experts (Nancy Kilty, Mary Murphy, and Roberta Taylor) have shared their expertise - this was an informative and lively session, with something for everyone! See Event Notes and Resources online.

Click here for Bob Farquhar's transcript of our November 2007 seminar, "Navigating the Job Market for the over-50 Professional"

CALL FOR SPEAKERS! If you would be willing to speak at an upcoming event - please contact Barbara Langdon at blangdon@marketmomentumllc.com or 603-493-1331. Please submit a short description of your topic and your bio, and which evenings or time Sat. (morning or afternoon) you would be available, and she'll be in touch to chat. Please note: we are looking for volunteer speakers, and your obvious expertise will serve as its own sales pitch.

Here are some themes and topics originally suggested by our survey, or propose your own!

Themes:
1.     Small Business Development
2.     Application of New or Emerging Technologies
3.     Investing & Personal Finance
4.     Networking & Job-Searching Advice

Sample Topics:
1. Email marketing: A strategic and tactical tool for building strong customer relationships
2. Web-enabled PR
3. What are Content Management Systems and how are they impacting websites
4. To blog or not to blog: Can blogs play a role in your business?
5. Social media and the 21st century business person: Leveraging uTube, Face Book, blogs, etc.
6. SEO and the small business owner: What you need to know to look big on the web
7. Pulling it all together: Integrating traditional and Internet marketing
8. Selling over the Internet
9. Strategic Alliances and Partnerships

10. Do technology stocks make good retirement investments?

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Questions/comments? Ava Schutzman (webmaster@decconnection.org) or Barbara Langdon, (blangdon@marketmomentumllc.com).