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.

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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.

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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.