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2005-2006 Programs

   
September 13, 2005 Selling Your Story

October 11, 2005 Clients Talk Back - A/E/C Selection

November 8, 2005 Branding - How to Stand Out From the Herd!

December 2005 Holiday Social
Location: To be determined

January 10, 2006 Power Lunch-Client Roundtables
Join a select group of private and public clients from the Triangle area to learn more about upcoming projects and their A/E/C selection process.
11:30am - 1:30pm
Clients: Mike Burriss, Wake Co. Schools
Carol Himes, Wake Tech Community College
Leigh Ann Nance, Harnett Co. EDC
Shannon Sweitzer, P.E., NC Department of Transportation
Roland Gammon, White Oak Properties
Ken Tindall, NC Biotechnology Center
Tom Cavender, WakeMed

February 14, 2006 Subs and the City: Teaming to Create Competitive Advantage
Speaker: Theresa Leahey, Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
11:30am - 1:30pm

March 14, 2006

Shoot to Thrill - Fantastic Photos: Photography Secrets for Marketers
Speaker: Laura Biddulph, The Altered Image
11:30am - 1:30pm
Sponsor: Jerry Blow Architectural Photography

April 11, 2006 Lessons from Legends: Business Development Secrets Revealed!
½ Day Program: Session 1: The Business Developer's Schedule
Session 2: Business Developers -- !Live!
Session 3: Panel Tips & Strategies & Audience Q & A
Moderator: James Sauls, RMF Engineering
Panelists: Tommy Catone, First Colony Healthcare
Jim Rogers, R.N. Rouse
Mary Ann Baldwin, Stewart
8:00am - 1:00 pm
Sponsor: Imaging Technologies and Strategic Sales Growth

May 9, 2006 Vision-Driven Firms: Forging a Leadership & Marketing Culture
Panelists: Barbara Mulkey, Mulkey Engineers
John Atkins, O'Brien/Atkins
Bill Smith, Stanford White
Moderator: Christine Formidoni, Cline Design Associates
11:30am - 1:30pm
Sponsors: Mulkey Engineers & Consultants
Fisher Graphix
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