2010 Syracuse Chamber Business Show Seminar Line Up
The Chamber Business Show offers you the opportunity to attend these free seminars hosted by your fellow sponsors and exhibitors. These seminars have been prepared to target the interests of both exhibitors and attendees. All seminars will be held on the show floor.
10:00AM
It Is Easy Being Green, if…
Richard Kampas, President, Green Cleaning Technologies, LLC
A famous frog once said, "It ain't easy being green." Rich Kampas debunks that famous line and educates his audience on just how easy being green can be. Join Rich for this educational seminar that highlights areas such as:
- Its getting easier to live a greener life
- Reading labels
- Setting priorities to fit your lifestyle and needs
- Looking to your home and office.
- Organic food, the Farmer’s Market and what's in your backyard?
11:00AM
The Art of Sales Communication—Selling in a Tough Economy.
Talentude Training & Development, presenter Chuck Bartlett
This is certainly a challenging time for all of us in business. As sales people we can create our own stimulus package…How? More SALES that’s how! Join Chuck for this informative seminar and learn how to gain more sales impacting your bottom line.
- Learn that the VALUE you bring to your customers/prospects far exceeds what your products/service will do for them.
- Learn how to IMPACT their business while building long lasting relationships.
- Learn how to create a powerful TOTAL BELIEF SYSTEM not allowing you to fail.
There are three areas that will impede or negate the sale. This negative impact will create everything from price being an issue, to buyers taking liberties, to the sales representative losing control, effectiveness and business. These three areas will help you gain control of the selling process to combat these challenges. The first area deals with the sales reps inner self (Internal Communications). The second area concentrates on the actions taken to provide consistent success (External Communications). The last area works on effective communication and partnership with the client/prospect (Total Communications). Gain back that control and enjoy a more rewarding stress free sales life. We help you get your ACT together, - (Attitude, Commitment, Talent). Talent + Attitude = Success, that's TALENTUDE!
12Noon
HD in the Conference Room
Roy A. Hermanson Jr., CTS-I/CTS-D, Regional Applications Specialist, Northeast, Extron Electronics
In this presentation we’ll take a look at the move to Digital and what it takes to leave an Analog system. We’ll review a current Analog system and discuss the changes required for hardware, software and infrastructure. More than just a new display we’ll look at a basic upgrade as well as a complete system overhaul.
1:00pm
NYSERDA Incentive Programs for Businesses & Non Profits
Brian Pincelli, Central New York Regional Planning & Development Board and CNY Energy $mart Communities, NYSERDA
NYSERDA offers a wide range of programs that provide funding and assistance for customers including commercial, industrial, schools, non-profits and health care facilities. Programs are aimed at assisting in new construction, existing facilities, research and development, and manufacturing projects that directly affect energy consumption. Brian Pincelli, one of NYSERDA’s Energy $mart Communities Coordinators for Central New York, will explain what energy projects qualify for these NYSERDA programs and how to apply for assistance.
2:00PM
"Understanding Search: Give your website a competitive edge online"
Brian Bluff, President & Co-Founder and Eddie Bluff, Vice President of Sales & Marketing & Co-Founder, Site-Seeker, Inc.
With the vast majority of consumers turning to the Internet everyday for the products and services they need, not being found can play a significant role in a company's ability to succeed in this economy. This seminar will give attendees a brief overview of what it takes to be successful online today. Learn the ins and outs of search engine optimization and social search from Central New York's fastest growing Internet Marketing Firm. We Will Cover:
- The Basics of Search Engine Optimization - Taking a two phase approach to SEO
- Keyword Research - How your prospects are really looking for you
- Writing for SEO - Creating relevancy in the industry
- Crucial Elements of Navigation and SEO - Techniques for getting ranked
- Social Media in Search - The new method of getting found
- Measuring Return on Investment - What and How to Measure
3:00PM
Cloud Computing – What is all the fuss about?
Paul E. Caputo, CNE, CCA, CCSP, MCP Senior Vice President / CIO of Distributed Applications Technologies / CornerStone Telephone Company
This seminar is designed for the small to mid-size business owner that is looking to gain productivity and lower the costs associated with their computer resources. Such topics as what is Cloud Computing? How will this technology enhance my business and what are the advantages and disadvantages of moving your data to the cloud?
4:00PM
Timber Banks Golf & Marina Community Presents “ The Golf Academy of the Future”
Perry Noun III – General Manager Timber Banks Golf Club & Marina
We will be discussing the format of the newest Golf Academy in New York State! Topics will include sports psychology, bio – mechanics, golf fitness, customized golf instruction, motivation and commitment.
The 2009 Central New York PGA player and teacher of the year will be introduced as the new Director of Instruction for Timber Banks Golf Club at our press conference.