ECEW Annual Business Meeting Nov. 18

ECEW Annual Business Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 18, 6:00- 8:00 at the I’On Creek Club. Members please attend and bring a guest. Appetizers will be served. Best dressed wine glass competition and speed networking are included in the night’s events.

An overview of past events for 2009 will be presented to the members, including “monies” raised for Low Country Orphanage, Mt. Pleasant War Memorial & Flags of Freedom. The Calendar of Events for 2010 and new officers and steering committee will be announced.

The goal of East Cooper Entrepreneurial Women is to develop the business talents, capabilities, leadership and skills of women entrepreneurs and empower women to be fun, fabulous, fearless females.

November Newletter

November  2009 East Cooper Entrepreneurial Women Up Coming Events for November… Thursday, November 5th Coffee Connection 8:30-9:30 Square Onion 18 Resolute Lane Have you been to our Coffee Connection lately? Tuesday, November 10th ECEW Network Luncheon Series: Waters Edge Restaurant Mt. Pleasant, Shem Creek 11:30AM $20 To reserve your seat: email info@ecewsc.com To reserve your seat and pay online: www.ecewsc.com Wednesday, November 18th ECEW Annual Business Meeting 6:00- 8:00 at the I’On Creek Club. Details below Thursday, November 19th Coffee Connection 8:30 – 9:30AM Square Onion in I’on 18 Resolute Lane Tuesday, November 24th Coffee Connection 8:30 Laura Alberts on Daniel Island 891 Island Park Drive _______________________________________________________ ECEW Member Events Around Town Spooney Warehouse Sale To make way for a new green friendly fabric, Spooney is hosting a warehouse sale in the Mount Pleasant showrooms. For four days only save up to 60% off of your favorite styles and colors. Don’t miss this perfect, pre-holiday shopping experience! Spooney’s Warehouse Sale STARTS NEXT WEEK Nov 4-7. Shop with us to save www.spooneywearever.com 918 Lansing Dr Suite F MTP 29464 Holiday Bazaar Women Helping Women Thursday, November 12th, 2009 6:30-8P First Reliance Bank Building Hosted by Seacoast MOPS 800 South Shelmore Blvd, near the Bi-LO by I’ On Women supporting Women! Some ECEW Members are vendors.Do some holiday shopping while supporting some great causes. Seacoast MOPS is holding a Home Business Bazaar at First Reliance Bank to showcase the women in our community and their entrepreneurial spirit. Any questions, please contact amy@themouseexperts.com. Flags For Freedom Event was a big hit!!!!! The Total Profit was about $5950.00. Here is a link to a video that was done on it, please take a moment to watch it  by clicking here Flags Event . Admiral Level Charleston Lawn and Garden Palmetto Heritage Bank Ears of Experience Melvin’s BBQ Firefly Distillery Square Onion Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier InkportfolioCaptain Level First Federal Morris Financial Studio One Fitness Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Grand Ideas, Inc Town of Mt. Pleasant State Farm-Billy Swails Blue Cross Blue Shield State Farm-Heather Bosse Show Offs Embroidery Atlantic Electric Southern Moon Framing Commander Level Charleston Style Concierge Geraldine McManus Daniel Island Mortgage Bridge Terminal Transport David Kent Mail & More Hawthorne Suites The Kitchen Fork Lucey Mortgage J. Lynn McCants Harbor Services, Inc. Carlisle of Mt. Pleasant First Reliance Bank I’On Group London Hair Charleston Harbor Resort Dale’s Lowcountry Cuisine Allegra Printing Blues House of Wings Special thanks to: Harris Teeter, Doschers, Sugar Mama’s, Stack’s Coastal Kitchen, and O’Brion’s Pub. JOIN ECEW TODAY! www.ecewsc.com Don’t Forget to Renew Your Membership for 2009 Contact Alexandre Fleuren Membership Chair Alexandre3@aol.com ___________________________ About ECEW East Cooper Entrepreneurial Women (ECEW) was founded in 2007 to foster networking and professional development of women who live or work East of the Cooper. Since that time our membership has grown to over 150 business women representing all aspects of our business community. Visit our website: www.ecewsc.com ECEW 17 Prescient Street Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464 843-345-6605 What a year 2009 has been for ECEW.  We have grown leaps and bounds and with our members’ help continue to grow as a leading women’s networking group in the lowcountry.  I want to thank each and everyone of you who come to the Coffee Connections, Networking Luncheons, Happy Hours and contribute your time and energy in making ECEW such a success.  This group was once upon a time only an idea in my head, but the hard work and dedication of our members have given our group life. We are now gearing up now for 2010 with new leadership, ideas and a goal of making ECEW the best women’s networking group around! I hope everyone will come out to our annual business meeting on November 18 at the I’On Creek Club.  We will recap our accomplishment for 2009 and share our vision for 2010.  Join us and bring a friend that you think would like to be a part of ECEW.Respectfully, Carol Williams, President & Founder ECEW “No great achievement is possible without persistent work.” ECEW Networking Luncheon Tuesday, November 10th, 11:30 Waters Edge $20.00 Please prepay online at ecewsc.com Speaker: Guest Speaker: April Goyer President of Avancez and Founder of It’s Not Downhill After 40! A veteran coach, accomplished speaker, successful executive and entrepreneur, and dedicated athlete, April Goyer delivers focused, motivational and content rich programs that get results. April left a rewarding executive career in order to create her speaking and coaching company. She graduated from The Ohio State University and the Coaches Training Institute. April is also a Certified Personal Trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and a Leader for the Strong Women Stay Young Program. Speaking Topic: Attracting Clients Effortlessly The truth about growing your business “I need more clients!” Have you ever found yourself thinking this? To become a “Client Magnet” you must develop a “Customer Attraction Action Plan”. During this informative talk, you will learn strategies to significantly grow your business and your life: Three truths to effortlessly attract more clients to your business. The importance of having a clearly defined target market and niche and how to determine yours. How to overcome objections and close the sale more often. How to build newfound belief in yourself and your ability to attract success. ECEW Annual Business Meeting ECEW Annual Business Meeting will be held Wed., November 18th, 6:00- 8:00 at the I’On Creek Club. An overview of past events for 2009 will be presented to the members, including monies raised for Low Country Orphanage, Mt. Pleasant War Memorial & Flags of Freedom. The Calendar of Events for 2010 and new officers and steering committee will be announcedd. Membership committee will be on hand to discuss membership dues and perks.  Members are encouraged to attend and bring a guest. Appetizers will be served. Best dressed wine glass competition and speed networking are included in the nights events. 18, 6:00- 8:00 at the I’On Creek Club.  An overview of past events for 2009 will be presented to the members, including monies raised for Low Country Orphanage, Mt. Pleasant War Memorial & Flags of Freedom. The Calendar of Events for 2010 and new officers and steering committee will be announcedd. Membership committee will be on hand to discuss membership dues and perks.  Members are encouraged to attend and bring a guest. Appetizers will be served. Best dressed wine glass competition and speed networking are included in the nights events.

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This Week @ ECEW

ECEW Events this week! There are no coffees nor any ECEW events this week ECEW Enterprising Women Class Series We regret to say that all classes have been postponed until further notice. Please contact Shannon Chitayat for further information 843.324.0931 ECEW Member Events This Week Around Town You’re invited to a Cabi show! A Cabi show hosted by: Pam Vasilos Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: 1025 Blakeway Street, Daniel Island, South Carolina, 29492 Hope everyone is able to drop in and see the great CAbi clothes for Fall!!! If you are not able to attend Please respond and set-up a private showing! Presented by Independent Cabi Consultant Laura Williams www.laurawilliams.cabionline.com

ECEW 17 Prescient Street Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464 843-345-6605 Carol Williams, President ECEW www.ecewsc.com

Flags of Freedom, Channel 4 News YouTubeVideo

Postponed ECEW Enterprising Women Classes

Classes will start January 2010.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

Events for the Week of October 12,2009

ECEW Events this week! ECEW Networking Luncheon Tuesday, October 13th, 11:30 Waters Edge $20.00 Please prepay online at ecewsc.com Speaker: Pam Hartley, founder of Momentum Marketing, will be the keynote speaker. Want to ensure that your marketing and networking efforts pay off exponentially? Join Pam Hartley, 18-year marketing veteran and Founder of Momentum Marketing on October 13th as she turns a creative eye toward what fuels your marketing and networking engine: your extraordinary service potential.  It’s imperative in today’s competitive business climate you not only have a unique customer service process, but you have an extraordinary approach to delivering it without fail.  Your extraordinary service potential (ESP) is your unmatched, one-of-a-kind brand of customer care and it causes a powerful chain effect of possibility: an inspired staff of customer care advocates, an empowering work environment, new opportunities to expand existing departments and launch new products, raving fan word of mouth recommendations spreading like wildfire, unwavering customer loyalty and much more. ______________________________________________________________ Thursday, October 15th Coffee Connection 8:30 – 9:30AM Square Onion in I’on 18 Resolute Lane _________________________________________________________________ Thursday, October 15th, Flags For Freedom Benefit New Waterfront Park in Mt. Pleasant 6-9PM Benefits three wonderful organizations AND a FUN time Band, drinks, food, all in a beautiful setting! Tickets available now at www.ecewsc.com

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ECEW Tuesday, October 13 – Water’s Edge Luncheon

East Cooper Entrepreneurial Women (ECEW) is pleased to announce that Pam Hartley, founder of Momentum Marketing, will be the keynote speaker for the ECEW Network Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Water’s Edge Restaurant, Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant, SC. To reserve your seat, register and pay online at www.ecewsc.com.

Want to ensure that your marketing and networking efforts pay off exponentially?

Join Pam Hartley, 18-year marketing veteran and Founder of Momentum Marketing on October 13th as she turns a creative eye toward what fuels your marketing and networking engine: your extraordinary service potential.  It’s imperative in today’s competitive business climate you not only have a unique customer service process, but you have an extraordinary approach to delivering it without fail.  Your extraordinary service potential (ESP) is your unmatched, one-of-a-kind brand of customer care and it causes a powerful chain effect of possibility: an inspired staff of customer care advocates, an empowering work environment, new opportunities to expand existing departments and launch new products, raving fan word of mouth recommendations spreading like wildfire, unwavering customer loyalty and much more.

Testimonials

“Pam’s wisdom and insights around marketing are phenomenal.  She has a wealth of knowledge, and draws on that knowledge to enhance the lives of those around her.  She is always looking for ways to improve her skills and implements them immediately.  She has a unique ability to use the power of questions to draw out what is truly the core of a person’s desire or mitigate any challenge they have.”

Chuck Schultz, Founder, Dragon Dynamics

“I have had the privilege of working with Pam Hartley for the past ten years and her knowledge and expertise have been exceptional.  Her ability to understand the ever changing market conditions coupled with sound creative judgment have been instrumental in our success.  Pam has been a great partner for Loeber Motors and we wish her continued success.”

Michael Loeber, President, Loeber Motors

“I had the pleasure of working with Pam on a two year high profile project.  Pam was part of a team of experts brought in to support a new business model for Tony Robbins’ company, Robbins Research Institute.  Pam worked on all aspects of marketing, training and program leading.  Pam’s recommendations, work and creative talents were invaluable to the project.  Her leadership was consistently inspiring.  I can say without reservation we could not have had such a successful engagement with her. If you have the opportunity to bring Pam in to your company, do not hesitate.”
Audrey Cavenecia, CEO, AudVision

Find out more about Pam at www.ecewsc.com

The Get REDy Party Featuring Susan Marlowe Mask Designs

One of ECEW members and very talented artist, Susan Marlowe, created two masks that will be auctioned at the
Get REDy event to benefit the American College of the Building Arts, Oct. 8, 2009

Red Party tickets will be available for purchase.

This event is open to the public and is a launch party for The Red Party

The Red Party is being held at The Old City Jail Oct., 29, 2009. Advance tickets are $55 and $65 a the door. The attire, a mask, wear red, costume or all three.