This Week in Philadelphia (TWIP) for 4-25

Everyday Negotiation for Win-Win Results
* Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants


S2 University with Barrett Ersek - The X-Factor
* Square 2 Marketing


Social Intelligence - Will It Make or Break You?
* Temple University Fox School of Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute
* Temple University League for Entrepreneurial Women


2010 Russian-American Pharmaceutical Conference
* Mid-Atlantic - Russia Business Council
* Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America


6th Annual Penn Institute for Urban Research: "Making Metropolitan America Sustainable"
* University of Pennsylvania's Institute for Urban Research
* Urban Land Institute of Philadelphia


Planet Art: Arts & Business Council Awards 2010
* Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia


Enhance Your Business with Links and Friends: Online Social Media and You
* German American Chamber of Commerce


Communicating with Employees Through Change
* International Association of Business Communicators, Philadelphia Chapter


Strategic Planning for 21st Century Markets
* The Breakthrough Consortium


BigThinking: The Moment for Entrepreneurship is Now
* Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce


Evidence & Perspectives Corporate Social Responsibility & Financial Performance
* Drexel University's Lebow College of Business


Jump Start Your Social Networking Campaign
* Center City Proprietors Association


Social Media: A Human Resource Nightmare?
* Voorhees Business Association


Lunch & Learn at Trust (Formerly Fuel) -- "Student Summit"
* International Special Events Society - Philadelphia


The Breakthrough Consortium - Next Generation Marketing through Social Media
* Global Small Business Institute of Arcadia University


First Annual GreenChic Living
* Sustainable Business Network


Career Derailment: Moving Out or Moving Up, It Still Takes Work
* Drexel University's Lebow College of Business


Building and Positioning a Powerful Brand
* Public Relations Society of America - Philadelphia Chapter


Corporate Entrepreneurship Roundtable
* Drexel University's Lebow College of Business


April Happy Hour Networking Event
* Philadelphia Interactive Marketing Association


Entrepreneurs Unplugged Volume 7, Brad Blumberg
* Philly Startup Leaders


The Creative Journey
* Penn State Great Valley


2010 Philadelphia Corporate Philanthropy Summit
* Philadelphia Business Journal


SPRING 2010 REGIONAL BUSINESS OUTLOOK
* Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group


2010 MAC Institute
* Mid-Atlantic Capital Alliance


4th Annual Nonprofit Summit for Success
* Leadership Lehigh Valley


HR Means Business: How To Write A Human Resources Strategic Plan
* Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association, Inc.


MarketingCamp Philly
* MarketingCamp Philly


Gaming at The Hub Cira Center
* The Hub

This Week in Philadelphia (TWIP) for 4-18

This week is again Entrepreneurship Week, with a whole host of events hosted by the Empowerment Group to showcase the resources available to entrepreneurs in the Philadelphia area.

Entrepreneurship Week 2010 Launch Party
* Empowerment Group


Mayor's Cabinet Reception
* Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce


Revealing Design Treasures from the Amazon
* PhillyCHI
* Refresh Philly


PEBA’s 28th Annual Forum
* Penjerdel Employee Benefits and Compensation Association


Smart Energy Management Breakfast and Seminar
* Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce


AIA 2010 Communication Seminar Series: Tweeting for Business
* The American Institute of Architects Philadelphia


How to Hire and Why to Do It Locally
* Empowerment Group


“Ask the Experts” Roundtable Event
* NAWBO Philly


PhillyMagnet Career Fair
* Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce


Joint Meeting - Human Capital Management & Private Equity Sub-Groups
* Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group


VANJ Luncheon: How to Raise Capital in the Current Economic Climate
* Venture Association New Jersey


Sit Down with the City
* Empowerment Group


Women Entrepreneurs' Circle Walks with the Philadelphia Chocolate Tour
* Empowerment Group



Marcellus Shale: the Science & the Policy
* Center for Environmental Policy at The Academy of Natural Sciences


Making Outsourcing Work for You (or Getting Other People To Do Your Work)
* Philly Startup Leaders


April Breakfast Meeting: The Strategic Power of Online Video
* Philadelphia Direct Marketing Association


Impact of Healthcare
* Entrepreneurs Forum of Southern New Jersey, Inc.


Legal Overview for Small Business
* Empowerment Group


IDEAS Conference & Expo
* Network Now


Dave "The Hammer" Schultz at the Voorhees Business Association
* Voorhees Business Association


Creating an Affordable Website
* Empowerment Group


Temple University Business Plan Competition
* Temple University Fox School of Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute


Small Business Resource Fair
* Empowerment Group
* Free Library of Philadelphia


Spring Networking Reception
* Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group


State of the City - GLOBAL PHILADELPHIA: Bringing the World to Greater Philadelphia
* Center City Proprietors Association
* Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau


Virtual Hospital/Virtual Education Simulation Training Center
* Technology Forum of Delaware


Get The Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring
* Career Potential, LLC


Learning to be Conflict Competent - Cool Down, Slow Down, Engage with Sherry Read
* Wilmington Women in Business


New Hope's "Preaching to the Choir"
* Independence Business Alliance


April SEO Grail Philadelphia Meetup
* SEO Grail Philadelphia


Creating a Great Business
* The Breakthrough Consortium


The Value of Medical Device Innovation in Health Care
* Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group


Product Development: From Mind to Market
* Empowerment Group


Social Media and Branding
* Eastern Technology Council


Build Your Buzz
* Empowerment Group


Fox Corporate Speaker Series: "State of the Real Estate Market: Outlook 2010"
* Temple University Fox School of Business Alumni Association


Networking Meeting - Chuck Polin
* Women of Wit and Wisdom


Imagining Philadelphia’s Future: Plans and Realities
* Center for Environmental Policy at The Academy of Natural Sciences


Cornerstores as Cornerstones: Building Community through Small Business
* Empowerment Group


SustainaBall Fundraising Gala
* Sustainable Business Network


Guerrilla Publicity: Connect With the Media for $50K in Free Publicity!
* National Speakers Association, Mid-Atlantic Chapter


BarCamp NewsInnovation Philadelphia 2010
* BarCamp NewsInnovation

This Week in Philadelphia (TWIP) for 4-11

Leadership, team-building, talent development, and human capital seem to be the themes this week.  Certainly, there are as always a lot of HR-oriented groups having events that touch on "talent strategy," but the focus on leadership and team-building seems to be everywhere:  SMEI, EFGP, Drexel, and BioStrategy Partners.

Social media and sustainability also continue to be hot topics.


Succession Planning for Solo-preneurs and Independent Consultants
* Mid-Atlantic Consultants Network


Business After Hours: Margarita Monday at Wyndham Hotel
* Camden County Regional Chamber of Commerce


Growing Greatness: How to Cultivate the Truly Outstanding Leader in You
* Sales and Marketing Executives (SMEI) of Philadelphia


Early Bird Breakfast & Business Card Exchange
* Women of Wit and Wisdom


World Class Greater Philadelphia Roundtable
* The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia


Business Drivers of Talent Strategy
* Philadelphia Human Resources Planning Society


Health Care Innovation- The Next Opportunities in Personalized Healthcare / Medicine
* Harvard Business School Club of Philadelphia


Human Capital Dynamics for Entrepreneurs: Building a Team in a New Decade
* Entrepreneurs' Forum of Greater Philadelphia, Inc.


Supply Chain and Operations Networking/Buffet Dinner
* Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group


Networking Happy Hour
* CFA Society of Philadelphia


Philadelphia / Bala Cynwyd PA Whine & Dine
* Whine & Dine Human Resources Networking Group


Philly Startup Leaders present: The Second Annual Entrepreneur Expo
* Philly Startup Leaders


Why Saving Species Matters
* Center for Environmental Policy at The Academy of Natural Sciences


CIO Institute Event-Platforms for Growth
* Eastern Technology Council


Taking Stock
* Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce


Drexel University Electron Microscopy Seminar
* Drexel University


Green IT Symposium
* Penn State Great Valley


Global Business Branding - Lessons From Israel
* America-Israel Chamber of Commerce


"How to Handle Difficult People & Situations"
* Drexel University's Lebow College of Business


2010 Spring Friend-Raiser
* Philadelphia Area Chapter of Meeting Professionals International


Economic Development
* Society for Marketing Professional Services - Philadelphia Chapter


Life Sciences Meets Picasso at His Most Inventive
* Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Congress


Managing Your HR Career in Challenging Times
* Philadelphia SHRM


Good Company Ventures 2010 Philadelphia Launch: the Emergence of Social Entrepreneurism in Philadelphia
* GoodCompany Ventures


General Body Meeting
* Barristers' Association of Philadelphia


Penn Science Café - A Viral Evolution
* University of Pennsylvania


Tools of the Trade: Turn Your Bright Idea into a Successful Start-up
* Empowerment Group


Philly Startup Leaders Happy Hour
* Philly Startup Leaders


April Breakfast: The Sting in the Deal - What Every Buyer & Seller Must Know
* Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Philadelphia


CEO Roundtable
* Pennsylvania Bio


Leveraging Social Media in PR
* Legal Marketing Association - Philadelphia Chapter


World Class Greater Philadelphia Roundtable
* The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia


April Networking Mixer
* Greater Philadelphia Professional Network


Construction Financial Management Association Seminar – Business & Social Networking Technology Panel
* Construction Financial Management Association, Philadelphia Chapter


FEI Philly Sustainability Panel Dinner "What Does Sustainability Mean Today?"
* FEI Philly


TechThursday Social Networking Event
* Eastern Technology Council


Urban Sustainability Forum: Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Forum
* Center for Environmental Policy at The Academy of Natural Sciences


Main Line Social Media Group April Meetup
* Main Line Social Media Group


What it Means to Lead: Felizardo S. (Felix) Fernandez, President, Northern California Region, Wells Fargo
* Drexel University's Lebow College of Business


Enlarging Your Business
* Institute of Management Consultants USA - Philadelphia Chapter


Building a Successful Entrepreneurial Team
* Bio Strategy Partners


ChemPharma Philadelphia Chapter Meeting
* ChemPharma


Utilizing Technology to drive Brand Awareness for target consumers
* Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group


Shattering the Myths of Leadership/Managing Your Talent Workshop
* Drexel University's Lebow College of Business


Jump Start Your Job Search
* Church of the Saviour

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This Week in Philadelphia (TWIP) for 4-4

2005 must have been a seminal year for networking, because there are no less that five events or conferences this week that present themselves as being the "5th Annual..." event or conference.  They range from the  "speed pitching" done by the PPRA to emerging technologies, social entrepreneurship, innovation, and just plain networking.  Plus, there are a whole lot of other great events this week.

And, if you are looking for anything to do next Saturday, you can come hear me talk on "Making LinkedIn Work for You" at the monthly My Career Transitions meeting, taking place in a new location -- Penn State Brandywine.


12th Annual Angel Venture Fair
* Private Investors Forum


What HR Job Seekers Should Know About Working with Search Firms
* Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association, Inc.


YPN Unplugged with Mayor Nutter
* Young Professionals Network of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce


Buying or Starting a Company & Understanding your Economic Value in a Down Market
* Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group


Hot Legal Issues in HR
* Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association, Inc.


Seminars in Entrepreneurial Excellence - "Time Strategies and the Achievement Pyramid: 5 Steps to Getting Things Done"
* Drexel University, Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology


Corporate Speed Networking - Exclusive
* Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce


SIMS - April Workshop & Dinner Program
* Philadelphia Area Chapter of the Society for Information Management


Net Tuesday April: Social Entrepreneurs, the Social Web and Social Change
* Philly NetSquared


Improving Energy Performance in the Building Envelope
* Penn State Great Valley


More Efficient Lighting
* Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group


Entrepreneurial Marketing … not just for upstarts!
* Philadelphia Ad Club


IRS Enforcement: Focus on Executive Compensation
* Penjerdel Employee Benefits and Compensation Association


Smart Talk: Adventures in Entrepreneurialism with Greg Bentley, CEO of Bentley Systems
* University City Science Center


5th Annual Speed-Pitching Luncheon
* Philadelphia Public Relations Association, Inc.


PBN Networking Luncheon
* Professional Business Network


Lunch with the CITY's LEADERS - Seth Williams
* Center City Proprietors Association


Corporate & Non-Profit Funding Sources
* New Jersey Entrepreneurial Network


Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop - "Exceeding Customer Expectations"
* Drexel University, Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology


MAC Conference 2010 Kickoff Event
* Mid-Atlantic Capital Alliance


Greater Philadelphia Green Business Program Celebrates One Year Anniversary
* Greater Philadelphia Green Business Program


Global Sustainable Investment: The Emerging Economic Powers
* Center for Environmental Policy at The Academy of Natural Sciences


Bloblive Philadelphia Meetup is now Philly Webpreneur Group
* Philly Webpreneur Group


5th Annual Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise Conference
* Chariot Solutions


5th Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference: The Impact of Design on Sustainable Business
* Fox Net Impact
* Temple University Fox School of Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute


Drexel University Advanced Energy Leadership Conference
* Drexel University


Endowment And Foundation Conference
* CFA Society of Philadelphia


ShareFest
* Nextdocs


After Hours Gathering, for Emerging Technologies for the Enterprise
* Chariot Solutions


From Concept to Customer: Manufacturing in Philly
* Empowerment Group


5th Annual Innovation Forum
* Jumpstart New Jersey Angel Network
* Princeton University School of Engineering and Applied Science Keller Center


How to Start Up 101
* Singapore Philadelphia Innovators Network


MAC Alliance/PhRMA Life Sciences Event
* Mid-Atlantic Capital Alliance
* Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America


Marketing in the Digital Age
* Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce


Circle of Entrepreneurs
* Sustainable Business Network


5th Annual Boost Networking Spring Event
* Boost Networking


A View from the Top with Michael Williams, President and CEO of Fannie Mae
* Drexel University's Lebow College of Business


Emerging HR Leaders Bowling Event
* Philadelphia SHRM


Passive House Educational Event
* Sustainable Business Network


Small/Mid/Large-Cap Roundtables Moderated "Hot Topic" Discussions
* National Investor Relations Institute - Philadelphia


2010 Corporate Governance Academic Conference
* Drexel University's Lebow College of Business


Hey You, Get Off of My Cloud: Smashing the Barriers of Cloud Computing
* Penn State Great Valley


Three Saturdays to PR Excellence: A professional development primer and refresher for all levels of expertise (1 of 3)
* Public Relations Society of America - Philadelphia Chapter


My Career Transitions Presents: Making Linked In Work For You
* My Career Transitions


IABC Philly Coffee Connection
* International Association of Business Communicators, Philadelphia Chapter

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