Friday, May 18, 2012

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Women in Business Networking – Helping you to Grow as a Leader

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Aileron President Joni Fedders of Dayton and GE Capital Retail Finance President and CEO Margaret Keane of Ridgefield, Conn., will give the keynote addresses at “Growing as a Leader,” the fourth annual professional development conference by Women in Business Networking, Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Schuster Performing Arts Center at Second and Main streets in… (continue…)

Change in Dayton is happening!

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Things in Dayton are looking up. Hiring, although slowly, is on the rise (New jobs, tax revenues show region stabilizing, Dayton Daily News, March 25, 2011). Home ownership is up. Nightlife downtown, particularly in areas like the Oregon District, is lively and vibrant. These small yet noticeable changes are the direct result of the individual… (continue…)

YPs at the Base – Serving those who serve

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Serving the YPs who Serve It’s the largest single site employer in the whole state.  Its history has been witness to early Wright Brothers test flights and a military installation that dates to World War I.  It’s an obvious asset to the region for the Air Force Museum (fingers crossed for the shuttle) as well… (continue…)

Generation Dayton Offers 2011 Speaker Series

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Generation Dayton is offering a Speaker Series for 2011 that will be a great opportunity for young professionals to “network-up.”  These events will bring young professionals and local business leaders together, offering frequent high-level professional development and mentoring opportunities. “The 2011 Speaker Series will provide a unique opportunity for young professionals to meet, network with,… (continue…)

SummitUp 2010 – Creativity, Communication and Technology

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SummitUp is a one day conference on October 19 at Sinclair Community College, dedicated to exploring the integration of creativity, communication, and technology.  With four keynote speakers (John Moore, Pete Blackshaw, Steve Lance and Brian Solis) and a number of breakout sessions with well-known social media experts, web gurus and marketing wizards, this is one… (continue…)

Social Media in Dayton

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Carole Baker is a huge fan of all things Dayton Ohio — AND she is passionate about teaching/inspiring Dayton business owners and professionals on the subject of leveraging social media tools.  When business-owners ask her WHO should be using  social media, she says: “All companies who rely on word-of-mouth can benefit as long as they… (continue…)

This Week in YP: music, food and professional development

YP Events coming up THIS WEEK: Generation Dayton presents Next-Generation Consulting Webcast.  Tuesday May, 25 from 11:30-1PM.  You’re moving up in the world and got that promotion – this Webcast will give you the tips and hints you need to be an awesome manager.  Brown bag lunch – drinks and desserts provided.   RSVP by Monday!… (continue…)

UD to Host 9th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference

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Every woman needs a little “me” time, so why not take this opportunity for a day of networking, self-improvement and rejuvenation? If you have not yet registered for the Annie T. Thornton Women’s Leadership Conference, to be held at the University of Dayton on Saturday, March 27th, it is not too late to do so. … (continue…)

Local Group Announces Logo Contest

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Linked Dayton is in dire need of a new logo and we are asking for help! This networking group of over 4000, who are either located in the Dayton area, or who have a personal or professional connection to the area, meets monthly, usually for breakfast and a speaker. They are holding a contest to… (continue…)

Dayton Urban League advances empowerment agenda

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The Dayton Urban League Young Professionals is looking to train the next generation of leaders. The Dayton Urban League auxillary group, founded in 2001, will host a networking event for young professionals on December 16 at Therapy Cafe at 5:30 p.m. Wrap up the year and prepare for 2010 by coming out to “meet and… (continue…)