5th Annual Business Educational Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Jennifer Perrault-Minshall
Communications Manager
(508) 548-8500
jperrault@falmouthchamber.com


FALMOUTH CHAMBER OFFERS EDUCATION SERIES FOR HOME & WORK

December 19, 2007, Falmouth, MA – The 5th Annual Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Business Educational Series sponsored by TD Banknorth will take place from January 22nd through February 12th, 2008. In its fifth year, the Business Educational Series continues to provide business owners with practical, effective advice for saving money, making money and running your everyday business operations.

The series is targeted to business owners, managers and employees, and will focus on aspects such as QuickBooks, Microsoft software, marketing strategy and more. Whether you are interested in learning more about branding techniques, improving customer service or learning about office technology, the Business Educational Series has a class to fit your needs.

Christine Ross, President & CEO of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, explains the layout of the program, “We’ve designed this series to add value to your membership while complimenting the challenges of today’s global business environment. The instructors, who are top in their field, will bring insight and innovation to your work. We recommend the entire series to those looking for ways to move their business forward.”

Marjorie Macy, Business Development & Sales Manager, VP, TD Banknorth and chairperson of the Falmouth Chamber Business Exchange Committee, states “TD Banknorth is proud to be able to continue underwriting this valuable program for business owners in the Falmouth area and across the Cape. It is clear to us that these entrepreneurs and their success are critical to the economic vitality of the region. I hope that the refinements we’ve made by offering classes back to back will be more convenient for participants.”

The seminars will be held on Tuesdays, beginning January 22nd, continuing through February 12th. On January 22nd students will spend an extended period from 3:00 - 8:00PM focusing solely on QuickBooks Essentials. After that we have planned concurrent classes that will run beginning Tuesday, January 29th with an early session from 3:00 - 5:00PM, followed by a networking dinner break from 5:00 - 6:00PM, and the late session taking place from 6:00 - 8:00PM. This is a new format that will enable students to cover two topics each evening!

Price per session is: $49.00 for members (which includes all Cape area chamber members) / $69.00 for non-members.
*Early registration prices apply to the 8 session series if you register by January 10th, 2008
A package of 8 sessions is: $365.00 for members / $525.00 for non-members.

After January 10th, 2008, the prices for all 8 sessions will revert to $392.00 for members and $552.00 for non-members. À la carte pricing is also available.

For more information on the series, including class dates and times, or to register and pay for the sessions, please visit www.FalmouthChamber.com and click on “Business Educational Series – 5th Annual” under Upcoming Events.

January 22, 2008 - 101 & 102 session
QuickBooks Essentials - From Setup to Tracking Profitability
Presented by: Frank Guinan, Integrity Business Solutions

January 29, 2008
How to Create Cash Flow & Build Equity and Business Financing
Presented by: Cliff Robbins, UMASS Small Business Development Center Network
and Marjorie Macy, TD Banknorth

January 29, 2008
Database Management and E-Newsletter Magic
Presented by: Zakary Bryan, Constant Contact

February 5, 2008
Setting up your Office Technology A - Z
Presented by: Peter Karlson, NeuEon

February 5, 2008
Microsoft Software Applications Made Simple
Presented by: Marsha Marsiglio, The Software Coach

February 12, 2008
Extraordinary Customer Service
Presented by: Jim Miller, Director of the Zammer Hospitality Institute at Cape Cod Community College

February 12, 2008 - Early Session Only!
Brand Development for Effective Marketing
Presented by: Chris Megan, On The Water Magazine & Television

Content and title of classes may slightly change at the Chamber’s/teacher’s discretion. All classes will be held in the second floor Board Room and Lecture Hall at the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, 20 Academy Lane, Falmouth.


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