"Soup for Success!"
2007 Monthly Luncheons, Grand Marais

(This schedule is subject to change.)

Unless otherwise noted, all luncheons are held from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at:
The Birch Terrace, Hwy 61, Grand Marais

Wednesday, January 31
Goal Setting: Are You Ready For Your Future?
Presenter: Chelle Bakke, Business Developer, Northeast Entrepreneur Fund

Do you control your future, or does your future depend upon chance, luck or faith?  At the January Women’s Business Networking Luncheon we will discuss developing, clarifying and achieving goals.  Learn a simple way to look at your future with a clear direction in mind.  The tools we will share can be used personally and with your business; and the way in which you set your goals will influence their effectiveness.  Don’t wait on “lady luck”; control your future by identifying calculated steps toward achieving each objective and goal.


Wednesday, February 28

Keys for Data Protection and Optimizing Computer Operations
Presenter: Jeremy Ridlbauer, owner of Sundew Technical Services

During this program, Jeremy Ridlbauer will cover three topics relating to business data protection priority; backup, security and maintenance.  Mr. Ridlbauer is owner of Sundew Technical Services, which provides full service computer consultation, installation, and repair in Grand Marais. 


Wednesday, March 28

Elements of Great Customer Service
Presenter: Susan Martin, NEF Business Trainer and Lifelong Entrepreneur

The main ingredient for a successful business is customers.  Not only will satisfied customers keep coming back to your business, they will spread the word to family and friends.   At our March Networking Luncheon, you will hear how to listen to your customers, train your staff on customer service skills, make it easy for your customers to do business with you, handle complaints effectively, and throw in a little something extra to keep your customers coming back!


Wednesday, April 25

Hiring For Success
Presenter: Clair Nalezny, Human Resources Director, Lutsen Resort

In Hiring for Success, Clair Nalezny, Human Resource Director for Lutsen Resort, will be discussing the interview process, questions that you can and can’t ask prospective employees, as well as questions you can ask and answer on a reference check.  She will also discuss the importance of job descriptions in the interview process, job performance evaluations and why they are critical to worker’s compensation issues.
 

Wednesday, May 30
Women and Stress
Presenter: Linda VandenBrook,
Human Development Center, Grand Marais

 

Ms. VandenBrook will be speaking on the impact of stress on women, including overload indicators and the the seven bad stress habits that block happiness and life goals.  Linda will also discuss simple proven stress reduction techniques.  Ms. VandenBrook is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor at the Human Development Center in Grand Marais.  She has a Masters' Degree in Counseling Psychology and 17 years of clinical experience.

 

June - August
Grand Marais networking luncheons are not held in June, July, and August to allow for our networking participants to focus on their businesses during the busy summer tourism season!

Wednesday, September 26
Topic and presenter to be determined

Wednesday, October 31
Topic and presenter to be determined

Wednesday, November 28
Topic and presenter to be determined

December
Grand Marais networking luncheons will not be held in December.