NEWTON, NJ – The Alternative Board, a global Peer Advisory and Executive Coaching membership organization dedicated to the success of small business leaders, will be hosting “Turbo-Charge Your 2012,” a Business Leadership Summit on January 16th.  The full day meeting will bring together national experts in the fields of Servant Leadership, Neuro-Science, Management, Sales Excellence, Social Media Marketing, Finance, Operations & Compensation, along with area business owners, executives and partners.  

Keynote speakers include Daryl Bloodsaw, Pastor, Community Leader and New York Times Advertising Executive on “Servant Leadership – Why Doing Good is Good for Business”; Dr. M.A. Greenstein, Founder of The George Greenstein Institute Inc, Neuro-Marketing Expert and former Keynote Speaker for South by Southwest on "Conscious Capitalism:  How Neuroscience Inspires Leadership and Change by Design.”  Additional sessions will be led by national and regional media & business experts including:

• Michael Michalowicz,  The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur & Segment Host of MSNBC’s “Mind Your Business,” Author, Wall Street Journal and Entrepreneur.com contributor & CNBC panelist 
• Sims Wyeth, Author, Executive Coach & National High Stakes Presentation coach. 
• Andy Gole, Bombadil Inc Sales Management Training
• Linda Schmidt, LC Schmidt Associates and Executive Coach
• Barry Knepper, CFO Solutions and Financing Industry expert
• Joan Naudts, Certified Compensation Professional, Global Compensation Subject Expert & UCLA Adjunct Professor

Marcy Turkington, President of Achieve Business Solutions and Chief Executive for The Alternative Board shared goals for the event:  “Our members consistently rate our Summits as one of the best business events they attend for the year.  And this year’s event is the biggest we’ve put together in the 5 years we’ve run the Summit.  In addition to bringing together the most in demand speakers on the hottest business topics, we’re also making sure we allow ample time for networking and interaction amongst attendees. We want to ensure they are not just learning from industry experts but also from the power of their peer area business leaders.”  Results prove this out.  As published by CBS Money Watch – "Small businesses that participate in TAB’s [The Alternative Board] peer advisory boards….. achieve greater growth and profitability than non-member business owners." 

More than 200leading businesses from the Tri-State area participate in TAB memberships, taking advantage of peer insights, coaching and best in class business tools. 

The “Turbo-Charge Your 2012” Summit will be held at Project Self Sufficiency in Newton, NJ.  Limited seats are available for qualified non-members area business owners and partners.  To learn more, call 973.940.2020 or email Marcy Turkington at mturkington at achievenextlevel.com.

About The Alternative Board® (TAB):  TAB organizes peer advisory board meetings of non-competing owners, CEOs and presidents of privately owned companies, creating “think tanks” and accountability forums for sharing best practices and strategies for their companies. The groups serve as highly cost-effective means for business leaders to gain expertise, advice and insights.

NEWTON, NJ – The Alternative Board, a global Peer Advisory and Executive Coaching membership organization dedicated to the success of small business leaders, will be hosting “2011 Strategies for Success,” a Business Leadership Summit on January 27^th.  The full day meeting will bring together national experts in the fields of Social Media and Internet Strategies, Heath Care Reform and Tax/Stimulus Plan Strategies, and Branding, along with area business owners, executives and partners. Speakers include Eric Frenchman, Chief Internet Strategist for Connell-Donatelli Inc.; Dave Evans, Senior Vice President & Publisher for Independent Insurance Agents & Brokerages; and Ken Hydock, Esq, CPA, PFS, AEP of Sobel CPAs.  In addition, Jake Sasseville, Executive Producer and Host of TV’s nationally syndicated Late Night Republic, will discuss “Your Sixth Sense in Business – Nurture & Massively Act on Goals at Lightning Speed.”

Marcy Turkington, Chief Executive for The Alternative Board shared goals for the Summit:  “Each year, we bring together our area members to hear the latest trends and opportunities, legislation and regulation, and best practices that will impact business owners.”  Results prove this out as published by CBS Money Watch – "small businesses that participate in [The Alternative Board] TAB’s peer advisory boards are on track to achieve greater growth and profitability than non-member business owners." 

More than 200 leading businesses from the Tri-State area participate in TAB memberships, taking advantage of peer insights, coaching, best in class business tools and, currently in development, a mentor and internship exchange program for members’ children.

The “Strategies for Success” Summit will be held at the new Lackland Center for Performing Arts at Centenary College in Hackettstown and is supported in part by sponsorship from First Hope Bank.  Limited seats are available for non-members, and can be purchased by calling 973.940.2020 or online by visiting http://www.AchieveNextLevel.com/StrategiesForSuccess

About The Alternative Board® (TAB):  TAB organizes peer advisory board meetings of non-competing owners, CEOs and presidents of privately owned companies, creating “think tanks” and accountability forums for sharing best practices and strategies for their companies. The groups serve as highly cost-effective means for business leaders to gain expertise, advice and insights. 

About Jake Sasseville:  Executive Producer and host of "Late Night Republic starring Jake Sasseville" and President of LNR Studios, Jake is energetic, irreverent and a bit outrageous, which is how this 25-year-old has been contending with some of the brightest stars in late night since 2007.  Sasseville launched his former show, "The Edge" on ABC after Jimmy Kimmel when he was 21.

The Lake Mohawk Golf Club in Sparta New Jersey was the site of a recent summit on Executive Planning and Leadership.  Held July 8^th and hosted by The Alternative Board, the event brought together 30 leading business executives from the area to discuss best practices in planning for the future of their companies.   The event’s theme was “Your Company’s Future:  Succession, Transition & Exit Planning.”

Guest speakers included Brad Kaplan, Partner at Schwartz, Simon, Edelstein, Celso & Zitomer; CPAs and certified Business Valuation and Personal Financial Specialists Larry Leaf and Peter Engel of Leaf,  Leaf, Saltzman, Manganelli, Pfeil & Tendler, LLP; and Dick Cipoletti, Former Host of PBS’s Job Quest, President of RCC Associates and a Facilitator for The Alternative Board.  All of the experts shared that regardless of what stage a company is in, it is never to early to plan for

Marcy Turkington, President of Achieve Business Solutions and Chief Executive for The Alternative Board of Northwestern New Jersey programmed the event at the request of area members.  “Just as large, publically traded companies have Boards of Directors who provide advice and guidance, our local business community members look to their fellow board members to gain the wisdom and counsel of experience from others at the top of their companies.  Often during our board meetings a common thread will come up – such as Succession Planning for the future of our members’ companies.  By holding events like this, we strengthen the overall business community and further enhance Business Owner’s level of knowledge and experience sharing.”

This is the second special event held in 2010 – the first, “Performance Compensation for Driving Company Success” featured industry Salary & Human Resource Experts and CFOs leading discussions surrounding incenting and motivating top employees through designing performance compensation programs. Previous events have featured world-renowned business gurus and authors, as well as leading experts in online & social media from companies such as Google and iMarketing.

Touted as one of the most effective business growth organizations for small business owners, The Alternative Board connects business owners with peers for increased sales, improved equity and reduced stress using advisory boards and business coaching.  The organization focuses on aligning member-owner's business and personal visions.  There are more than 250 members in New Jersey and over 3,000 around the world who meet monthly in confidential, think-tank groups of no more than 10 members to work on their businesses.  To learn more about membership or to be considered for a guest attendee invitation, visit www.TheAlternativeBoard.com or call Marcy Turkington at 973-940-2020.

For Immediate Release
January 5 2010
Contact:  Barbara Theobald 973.250.4677


Dick Cipoletti, RCC Associates & Certified TABBoard Facilitator

The Alternative Board is pleased to announce Dick Cipoletti has been selected to lead expansion of TABBoard Peer Advisory Groups in the Poconos, PA region.  Mr. Cipoletti is President of RCC Associates, a full service Human Resources consulting and training firm. 

A published author and former HR columnist, DIck hosted the popular PBS TV Series, "Job Quest" for 8 years and has served as an HR executive in the Lehigh Valley in large organizations such as Lehigh Valley Hospital and The Wood Company, prior to forming his own training and development firm.  "Having trained and coached more than 12,000 groups and individuals"  Mr. Cipoletti shared, "I am excited to bring my experience to local area business owners."

Kittatiny/Poconos Region Franchise owner Marcy Turkington explained how Mr. Cipoletti was the right choice at the right time "We took a long time to review the candidates for this exciting effort and are thrilled that Mr. Cipoletti will be facilitating groups and coaching executives and business owners in the Poconos.  Dick's experience in leadership and business development is a wonderful asset and resource to area business owners who now, more than ever are in need of this type of service."

Mr. CIpoletti recently completed a comprehensive training and certification program, resulting in his Certification in Strategic Business Leadership, TABBoard Facilitation & The Alternative Board Executive Coaching.

Upcoming meetings, workshops and seminars will be held in Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg to introduce area business executives to The Alternative Board.  Dates will be forthcoming, interested parties can learn more in the meantime by emailing Marcy Turkington or visiting The Alternative Board at www.TheAlternativeBoard.com

NEWTON, NJ – Area business leaders who are members of The Alternative Board will have the opportunity to attend a unique workshop to improve and enhance not only their, but their companies’, performance.  There are two opportunities to attend the “Time as Commitment” workshop.  October 29^th  will be held at the Ramsey Golf Club in Ramsey New Jersey from 8 am to noon, with a repeat session on the 28^th at The Trade Zone Wyndham Garden Hotel in  Mount Olive.   Limited seats are available for non-TAB business owners.  The lead presenter, Nicholas Economou, president of Chronos Trainings Inc, has trained clients consisting of fortune 500 companies, privately held businesses, government and not for profit agencies and (he) has more than 20 years of experience in organizational training and has facilitated programs to over 25,000 people.

“Time as Commitment” is a unique, contemporary, and practical approach for getting things done.  The workshop is designed to give attendees up-to-date information on the most relevant information available on time management and provide practical approaches to incorporating this into achieving their personal and business visions.  Topics include how to achieve and attain goals, relationship and task management and the use of structure to enhance creativity and spontaneity.  Through these topics, attendees will gain skills in coping with the multitude of data/emails and communications, delegate effectively, balance work and family schedules, have more productive meetings, better capture and implement ideas, and build a reference bank of information that is readily on hand when needed.

"This is another chance for our local business owners to improve their business by gaining valuable information that would not be readily and directly available to them through other means," said Marcy Turkington, President of Achieve Business Solutions and one of 10 area TABBoard Facilitators sponsoring the event.  "We are excited to continue to offer our members access to events and venues such as this seminar."

The Alternative Board® (TAB) organizes peer advisory board meetings of non-competing owners, CEOs and presidents of privately owned companies, creating “think tanks” and accountability forums for sharing best practices and strategies for their companies. The groups serve as highly cost-effective means for business leaders to gain expertise, advice and insights. 

To learn more about the event, visit the event page at Achieve Business Solutions, or go to www.TABNewJersey.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:        Barbara Theobald, 1-973.940.2020, btheobald@achievenextlevel.com

Newton, NJ - The Alternative Board of Northwestern New Jersey has been nominated for the Business Advocacy Award by the Sussex County Economic Development Partnership (SCEDP).  This award is given to an area business who has promoted excellence in the Sussex County Business Community.  When asked about the award nomination, Marcy Turkington, President of Achieve Business Solutions and The Alternative Board of NW New Jersey said "We are honored to be considered for this by the SCEDP. During tough economic times it is especially important to help small businesses develop and thrive and The Alternative Board forums allow our members to do just that.  In addition, we regularly provide non-members opportunities to come together in educational and leadership forums, led by subject matter experts they would not normally have access to."
The final award decision will be made by members of the SCEDP in time for the award ceremony taking place September 29 at The Lafayette House in Lafayette, New Jersey. 
To learn more about The Alternative Board or their Business Advocacy initiatives, go to www.AchieveNextLevel.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:        Barbara Theobald, 1-973.940.2020, btheobald@achievenextlevel.com

   

NEWTON, NJ – Area business leaders from northern New Jersey and thePoconos will attend a Strategic Online Marketing Summit April 16^that the Skyview Golf Club in Sparta, sponsored by The Alternative Board®(TAB).   The event is complimentary formembers of The Alternative Board, with limited seats available for non-TABbusiness owners.  Presenters, includingSearch Engine Marketing expert Dave Fall from Google, will provide insights,guidance and working sessions on how leading companies are most effectivelydeveloping and deploying online and email marketing strategies and programs toensure success in 2009 and beyond. 

Additional speakers include MarlenePissot, President of WebSwagger and Ronen Yaari, President of OpenMoves.  Both companies provide best practice website,email and post-click solutions to companies throughout North America. Attendeeswill also enjoy an opportunity to network during a wine and cheese tastingdirectly following the presentations, which will be led George Delgado,sommelier and owner of George’s Wine & Spirits Gallery in Branchville, NJ.

 "This is another chance for our local business owners to improve their business by gaining valuable information from Subject Matter Experts that would not be readily and directly available to them through other means," said Marcy Turkington, President of Achieve Business Solutions and facilitator for The Alternative Board, who sponsored the event.  "We are excitd to continue to offer our members access to events such as this Summit."

The Alternative Board® (TAB) organizes peer advisory board meetings of non-competing owners,CEOs and presidents of privately owned companies, creating “think tanks” andaccountability forums for sharing best practices and strategies for theircompanies. The groups serve as highly cost-effective means for business leadersto gain expertise, advice and insights. 

 To learnmore about the event, contact Marcy Turkington at mturkington@tab-nwjerseypoconos.com or 973.940.2020.  

Newton, NJ (October 5th 2008)— Sussex and Warren County area members of The Alternative Board, the area’s premier peer advisory organization, recently attended a sold out networking and breakfast event “How Successful Leaders Drive Business Growth in Challenging Times” on October 3rd at the Bridgewater Marriott. 

The event was hosted by The Alternative Board of Northern New Jersey and featured world-renowned business expert Brian Tracy, Chairman & CEO of Brian Tracy International.  Mr. Tracy’s has spoken to more than 4 million business leaders from organizations around the world including industry giants IBM and General Electric.  Supporting this month’s TAB underwritten event were more than 300 attendees and 30 sponsors. 

“I really enjoyed this motivating event, in particular Brian’s reiteration that all of us in our companies are in sales - no matter how big we grow” shared Paula Lavorgna of Newton Screen in Franklin, NJ. 

Added Ted Brennan, TMBrennan Inc, of Hamburg “We’re always looking to provide our employees with ways to take our company to the next level; Friday’s session provided us with immediate practices we can implement in our organization.”

Key principals discussed during the event were the impact of vocabulary and lifetime learning in helping all individuals advance their socio-economic status, the need for continuous improvement of skills in particular during economic downturns, key success factors in sales and leadership, and the importance in leveraging diversity.  One striking aspect of Mr. Tracy’s speech was his references to Napoleon Hale’s research on more than 500 successful individuals. Mr. Hale’s found that across the board, all successful leaders had clear Visions and used the Principles of Masterminds and continuous improvement to achieve their vision.  Noted Marcy Turkington, Sussex County based TABBoards facilitator and Strategic Business Certified coach “The Alternative Board/TAB was thrilled to underwrite this Brian Tracy event which further highlighted the need for small business to engage in focused strategic planning and Peer Boards, in particular during this challenging economic environment.”   To learn more about The Alternative Board and Achieve Business Solutions, call 973.940.2020 to attend an upcoming informational meeting. Additional information on Brian Tracy International and books by Mr. Tracy can be found at www.BrianTracy.com.

Newton, NJ (June 23 2008) — Marcy Turkington, President of Achieve Business Solutions with The Alternative Board®, was recently featured on the nationally recognized program Mommies Line, in the segment entitled Women Entrepreneurs.  Author's Cathy Bao-Bean and Lee Bender host the monthly programming which features Subject Matter Experts from Business, Academia and the Literary world, speaking on topics of interest to women everywhere.  Their series and archives can be accessed at  www.blogtalkradio.com.  To hear the "Women Entrepreneur's" special featuring Ms. Turkington, click the button below. 

As part of Achieve's expansion into various media, the company will be hosting TABTalks and Next Level Leadership via BlogTalkRadio beginning July 21.  

About The Alternative Board®
The Alternative Board® is an international provider of peer advisory and coaching solutions to leaders of privately held businesses. TAB members meet monthly in over 1,000 cities across the United States, Canada and Latin America.  For more information about the survey or about The Alternative Board®, contact Marcy Turkington at 973.940.2020.

Newton, NJ (June 19 2008) — The Alternative Board®, together with Achieve Business Solutions, an organization that offers small to medium-size businesses real-world business advice through peer advice and coaching, recently held a dinner and networking event for its members on June 12, 2008, in Sussex, NJ.

TAB organizes peer advisory board meetings of owners, CEOs and presidents of privately owned companies, creating a “think tank” atmosphere.  More than 3500 business owners participate in TAB forums in North America. TAB Boards® meet monthly in the Sussex County, Warren County and Pocono area, where board members receive the benefit of the collective experience of the board.  Marcy Turkington, Certified TAB facilitator and President of Achieve Business Solutions facilitates the meetings and encourages board members to learn from each other and create new business solutions. Ms. Turkington also provides individual business coaching to each board member.

“Small businesses have different needs than most businesses,” Turkington said. “TAB allows owners to make the best use of their time by learning from the experience and expertise of other business owners.  The ability to bring our members, partners, spouses and significant others to our recent dinner event further proves our commitment to meeting the needs of our small business community.”

The Alternative Board of Northwest New Jersey & Poconos hosts quarterly events that provide not only leadership development but also networking opportunities.  To learn more, contact Ms. Turkington at www.tab-nwjerseypoconos.com or info@tab-nwjerseypoconos.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .