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.

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.