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AmSpirit Business Connections Promotes Qualified Referrals Among Carefully Selected Members

By Nina Polien Light | Photo by Thomas Skernivitz

An insurance agent and AmSpirit Business Connections member was enjoying himself at a Cleveland Heights coffee and smoothie bar when he struck up a conversation with the proprietor, who mentioned plans to franchise.

“(The insurance agent) referred me to that business, and they will probably account for one-third of my income this year,” Kelcey Lehr

Downtown Toastmasters Chapter Exemplifies Benefits Of International Organization

By Tracey Walker | Photo by Thomas Skernivitz

Fear of public speaking is reported to be the No. 1 fear of American adults, topping such fears as the fear of flying or even death. In fact, comedian Jerry Seinfeld is quoted as saying: “People’s No. 1 fear is public speaking. No. 2 is death. Death is No. 2. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the

Healthy Menus Make For Memorable Meetings

By Lauren Sable Freiman | Photo by Laura Watilo Blake

Imagine the impact a meeting or conference could have if people walked out using words such as invigorating, energizing, and motivating rather than boring, draining, and exhausting.

Accomplishing that might be as simple as providing fresh-squeezed juice, a mid-conference session of yoga or mid-session stretch breaks.

“It is really important for people to remember that they’ll have a more inte

Apps: The New Four-Letter Word

By Ryan C. McKay

Not all that long ago, I saw my first Blue Tooth while waiting to board a plane. I can’t remember if it was in Philly, or Denver, or Memphis. What I DO remember, though, was the effect that it had on me. One part awe, two parts confusion, and one part revulsion.

Just what the world needed — one more way for uppity morons to identify themselves to the rest of the world! I mean, just look at this guy ... sitting in a hot airport ... fancy Ital

Networking with a Winning Smile

By Phil Stella

Grandma was right. You do only get one chance to make a good first impression. When you’re networking, one goal should always be to make the very best first impression you can on the strangers you meet. “Uncommon courtesy” is a key strategy throughout all your networking relationships. Often that relationship begins at a networking or association event by interacting with a winning smile.

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Make an Impact

By Allison Saget

Have you noticed recently the large number of tradeshows, meetings, events, and conferences that are being held within the next three months? I have, and with eight upcoming major event programs on my plate, I have reminded myself that whether my clients are sponsoring, exhibiting, attending, or hosting an event, it’s important to remind them that a well-run program is an investment in the future.

For each event, I’ve set out to get the key contributors inv

Local Group Discusses Art and Entrepreneurship

The Cleveland Young Arts Professionals Network will discuss arts entrepreneurship March 21 as part of its monthly Creative Conversation series. The networking event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. at LOOP-Tremont on West 11th Street in Cleveland.

Arts entrepreneurship is a hot topic in the arts, especially in universities that are looking for new ways to prepare arts majors for viable careers. The CYAPN will answer the questions: What exactly is