Friday, December 18, 2009

The Human Element of Social Media Networking - An International Gateway for Collaborative Business Connections

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Boston, MA November 24th 2009 – The fundamentals of traditional business processes and the theoretical applications to conduct business operations have been in effect for the last 100 + years. With the wide spread use of the Internet in the late 1990’s businesses began to explore new ways of conducting and connecting with business opportunities both on a national and international level. Now with greater access to social media networking, the fundamentals of human connections and relationships (the basic elements that are hard wired in all of us) is a vital business strategy for companies to embrace to connect cultures with new business opportunities. To understand the basic principles first hand, we invited four experts to offer their insights into the opportunities with international social media networking at an event held Monday evening, November 23rd, at the Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag in Waltham, MA.

In her opening statement, Diane Danielson, Founder/Chief Social Media Strategist of Downtown Women’s Club, a professional network and career website for business women, welcomed the panelists and attendees and thanked Foley Hoag for sponsoring the event. Her business story started ten years ago with a small women’s lunch club in Boston that encouraged women to be part of an inclusive support group at all business levels. In time she reached out to social media to connect with women from all backgrounds and to make networking accessible and fun for her members. Through the use of LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter she was able to expand from a 20 person group into a global business networking resource for women that now has over 12, 000 members. “Social media was an inexpensive and powerful way for our local business group to reach women globally in real time through a variety of platforms”.

Francois Gossieaux, Co-Founder and Partner of Beeline Labs offered an example of how SAP used social connections to strengthen the success of the company by embracing a collaborative team approach. Francois noted that “SAP started to listen to their employees, find out what the company needed, learn the tribal personas, embrace the commonalities and capitalize on the understanding of the nature of human relations and business”. They all had one thing in common which was to work hard to provide a better life for their children which propelled them further into success. Francois has compiled many more of these case studies into his upcoming book “The Hypersocial Organization” due to be released in August 2010.

David McLaughlin, Executive Director of Boston World Partnerships continued the conversation by highlighting the ability to have access through a platform that previously made it very difficult to connect with business contacts. Through MySpace he was able to connect directly with a musician for an independent film project and received an immediate response without having to go through traditional celebrity gatekeepers. “This is when I knew that social media had real business value and could open doors to many more business opportunities, where before there were limited access routes through traditional methods”

Kirstin Elaine Myers CEO of Globond International provided insight into her journey along the way of building international business relationships. Globond, founded in 2002, provides a resource where she connects interested, ethical, talented and humble business people with a social media support system. Her company was developed to offer a unique global membership club for tectonic leaders who boldly create business models and social change in today’s profoundly shifting world. She had found a way to connect to professionals across the generation gap as well, including the Gen Xer’s who have profound technical knowledge and the baby boomer generation who were new to this medium. “I was now able to connect on a business level with a multitude of generational influencers that opened a great portal of business connection. These connections helped provide me with market research, new technologies and ways to improve my overall business”.

In summary, each panelist’s unique perspective and insights provided tangible references and tools for business people to consider utilizing social media networking as part of their overall business strategy. The predominate theme of the event emphasized the importance of allowing your employees to explore the human connection that social media offers in a business setting.

ABOUT THE IERG:
International Executive Resources Group, Inc. (IERG) is a 501(c) (6) non-profit corporation, founded in 1997 in New York City as a one-of-a-kind volunteer organization of senior business executives from around the world. Its day-to-day operations are led by an ad honorem Steering Committee and Chairman. The group has over 500 members in more than 20 countries. IERG members include CEOs, CFOs, Presidents, Managing Directors and others in senior international roles or with major responsibilities. Their common denominator is significant experience on both the domestic and global marketplaces.

The IERG has active chapters in New York, Boston, Florida and China. IERG – the source for global business expertise! To learn more about the IERG or to become a member, please visit www.IERGonline.org or email Boston@IERGonline.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie M. Checchi
VP of Marketing & PR
Boston IERG Group
www.iergonline.org
Boston, MA
(e) schecchi@blueskymktg.net
(Office) 978-702-9552

Friday, November 6, 2009

The Next Whole Body Wellness Challenge Check in is Thurs Nov 12th at 6:30 pm!

For those of you who were at the Wellness Challenge last night at Healthcare Complete, it was a great begnning starting with the "basics" to excellent nutrition. Dr. Jennah's presentation on ways to reduce the 3 T's (Thoughts, Trauma, & Toxins ) that affect our chemical, mental and physical health. She offered many options for whole food nutrition and started the team of with a personalized diet log in which challengers can keep track of their daily diet and make a connection to what they eat and how they feel.

I'm looking forward to the next challenge on Thurs Nov 12th with Bobbie Courtney; psychotherapist and a certified flower essence and gem elixirs practitioner where she will be presenting on "How to reduce food cravings with Botanicals". To learn more about Bobbi please visit Aura Infusions.

To join this next challenge, please register on: Eventbrite- http://wholebodychallenge.eventbrite.com. We also have a Meetup Group as well. Looking forward to meeting you!

Best Stephanie


Thursday, October 15, 2009

"Whole Body" Wellness Challenge

Stay on the holiday health track with:

HealthCare Complete's
"Whole Body" Wellness Challenge

Energetic 6 Week Wellness Challenge Includes:
· Blend of motivational presentation and interactive excercises

· Natural ways to maintain a healthy body weight naturally
· Stress Reduction and relaxation techniques
· Methods to stay physically and mentally fit


Check in to the Challenge: 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the office
of Healthcare Complete

Thurs., Nov 5th, Dr. Jennah Dieter - “Why Weight?” Nutrition for a healthy body
Thurs., Nov 12th, Bobbi Courtney - “Reduce food cravings with botanical therapies”
Thurs., Nov 19th, Jana Olenio - “Yoga for stress management and relaxation”
Tues., Nov 24th, Lisa Happ - “Skinny Jeans Pilates”
Thurs., Dec 3rd, Bobbi Courtney - “Body Self Esteem”
Thurs., Dec 10th, Team -“Wellness in our Daily Life”

Seating is Limited! Join the challenge today!!
Email or call today!
978-499-WELL(9355) to RSVP.

Cost: $15 entrance fee per class ~ $75 for entire 6 week challenge
Payments can be received by mail or at the office
.


Wellness Reward Points
1 class=10% off
3 classes=15% off
5 classes =25% off
Complete the Challenge
= free service of choice.
Exp. 12/31/09


Healthcare Complete PC
260 Merrimac St.
Towle Building-Colonial Wing
Newburyport, MA 01950
978-499-WELL (9355)
http://www.healthcarecomplete.com/

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Prevention Plus Educational Series Friday August 7th at the Westford Grille

Please join us for a complimentary Health Education Seminar at the Westford Grille

The Colors of Health!
Featuring Jennifer Myers
Wellness Educator & NSA National Marketing Director

Jennifer has traveled to over 60 countries for the past 19 years studying, working, interacting and helping diverse populations. She lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, Sean, and two children. As a well known international speaker and trainer in the wellness industry, Jennifer has presented to broad audiences including schools, churches, hospitals, doctors and medical researchers. Her unique talent for taking highly complex concepts and distilling them into easy-to-understand practical knowledge empowers audiences worldwide.

Don’t miss this chance to gain cutting edge insights for your family’s health.

Relationship between nutrition & disease
• Anti-aging & anti-oxidants
• Have more energy & feel good
• Improve your health
• Prevention of degenerative disease
• Simple & easy solutions to health

Friday, Aug 7th
Starts promptly 7:00 pm
Registration & Cash Bar 6:15 pm

Westford Grille
Upstairs Function Room
142 Littleton Rd. (Route 110)
Westford, MA
(Across from Applebee’s)

Please be my Guest and RSVP to:
Stephanie Checchi
schecchi@blueskymktg.net
www.holisticnutritionjuiceplus.com


Thursday, July 30, 2009

Marketing Portrait Session

Recently I had the opportunity to meet with David Anthony Bello http://davidanthony-photography.blogspot.com who is a wonderfully talented photographer in the greater Boston area. We discussed an opportunity to update my online presence on my company's website BlueSky Marketing. We wanted to create an on location portrait session on the beautiful shores of the New Hampshire beaches. We found a beautiful serene spot on the rocks of Hampton Beach, NH in the early hours just as the sun was rising. David's keen eye and unique photography skills created an energy and enthusiasm to capture the essence of the blue sky and peaceful ocean in the background. I am so thankful that I was able to connect with David and capture the spirit of holistic health and peace and tranquility. I look forward to seeing the final photographs and adding a personal touch on BlueSky Marketing Thank you David for your artistic input and talent.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

A Touch of Kismet

A Touch of Kismet


Andover’s Premier Wellness Center offering Yoga, Day

Spa Services & Massage, Wellness and ADHD Coaching,

Kickboxing, Martial Arts and Highly‐Energized Zumba

dance classes!


As the rhythm of Zumba Dance with Amy echoed through the earth tone walls of the Andover Kismet Wellness Center it enticed me to start moving my hips and feet a little faster each time. For many women, this was their first Zumba class, and the energy was ecstatic. As Amy started out by showing us basic reggeaton, salsa, cumbia, and merengue dance aerobic moves, I noticed that people were catching on to the beat in no little more and feel your abs and thigh muscles working to the Cha‐Cha‐Cha! With just an hour workout I felt my entire body had been awakened and I could feel that a change was happening. I knew immediately I was “connected” and I couldn’t wait for another class. time. Amy’s infectious energy and clear instructions encouraged you to sweat it out a little bit more.


While I relaxed in the peaceful foyer and cooled down with a bottle of fresh mineral water, I noticed the detail and calming colors of the wellness center, located at 204 Andover Street in Andover, MA. As I started to unwind, I was happily greeted by the owner Helene who shared with me the news that the Kismet Wellness Center located in the converted Ballard Vale Mill built in 1836, was completely redesigned, carefully hand crafted and officially opened on April 9, 2008. It was a labor of love and a dream of her of the community. daughter Bridget Fletcher to open a wellness center that embraced her vision and needs


The Kismet Wellness Center offers a variety of holistic health services ranging from Yoga to Zumba dance and soothing massage and spa services in between. There is something for everyone here and the whole family can enjoy a peaceful retreat right in their own backyard.


One of these services Kismet provides is Wellness and ADHD coaching with Diane Ladd’s ADD to Life Coaching. Diane works with smart and capable children, teens and adults who are overwhelmed, scattered and want to lead more healthy and fulfilled lives. When working with Diane, her clients experience an appreciation of their own unique learning style, which in turn increases their self esteem and a renewed feeling of self reliance. Diane helps individuals with time management skills, allowing them to do all the things they love to do with ease. As a result, they develop the motivation to complete projects and activities that challenge them on a daily basis. At Kismet, Diane offers coaching one on one and holds various coaching groups, support groups and workshops.


In addition, the center seeks to provide convenience to families by offering programs for both adults and children that operate concurrently as well as strives to maintain an environmentally friendly facility and maintains standards for the types of products sold and used at the center.


All the classes are led by expert, certified instructors and are geared toward the levels of take your family and friends. It’s welcoming atmosphere and the staff’s genuine love of health and wellness is abundantly clear the minute you walk through the door. With our busy lifestyles, it is well worth the trip to spend some time relaxing and taking care of your health. In the true nature of the word “Kismet”, it’s time to find the path to your destiny of true health. experience that each group is comfortable with. Kismet is a place where you want to


About the Kismet Wellness Center

Kismet is Andover’s premier wellness center that offers programs for every member of your family. Kismet’s mission is to encourage mind and body fitness in an environment that allows you to determine and accomplish your wellness goals. Founded in 2008 by Bridget Fletcher and Tom & Helene Quinlan; it is a place that appreciates the benefits of a health‐focused lifestyle and promotes wellness by offering a variety of programs for allages. Welcome home to exactly where you’re supposed to be. Visit us any time at www.kismetwellness.com.


About Amy Fournier

Amy Fournier; a certified ZUMBA instructor and personal trainer with extensive experience, offers a range of Zumba classes, from kids to adults and novices to experts. If you want to feel alive and invigorated and learn from the best, attend a Zumba Dance with Amy's class and you will feel the rhythm of life move you to great health. To learn more about Zumba and a schedule of her classes, please visit

http://www.kismetwellness.com/zumba/amy.


About Diane Ladd

www.addtoliofecoaching.com

www.meetup.com/Andover‐ADD‐Support‐Group

Diane is a personal, professional ADHD Coach and founder of ADD to Life Coaching. She comes to coaching with 20 years of experience of working in the fitness industry as a fitness instructor, water fitness instructor and personal trainer. Diane is an ADD fitness expert and Reiki Master. Her health and fitness knowledge is valuable as parents; teachers and Adults learn how ADD can be managed with nutrition, exercise, meditation and other lifestyle adjustments. She’s a trained coach with The Coaches Training Institute, trained in ADHD by Dr. Ned Hallowell and Dr. John Ratey, a member of the International Coaching Federation, ADDA, CHADD, New England Coaches Organization and the ADHD Coaches Organization.


Written By: Stephanie Checchi, a Holistic Marketing Consultant with BlueSky

Marketing, www.blueskymktg.net / schecchi@blueskymktg.net

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

For Immediate Release - PRLog.Org - Global Press Release Distribution







Adros Hybrid Energy Solutions lead the way for Green Technology to bloom in the Clean-Energy Market


Custom Solar, Geothermal and Wind Solutions coupled with Expert Consulting Services to offer Unique Green Energy Conversion Plans for residential and commercial consumers


www.Prlog.org Jul 15, 2009 Nashua, NH - Adros Energy; a leading green energy company in New England, sells and installs solar, geothermal and wind turbine solutions to harness free energy from the earth’s renewable resources. The Adros hybrid energy systems generate free, and clean heating, cooling and electricity to counter the soaring cost and environmental harm that comes from the use of fossil fuels. The company takes a consultative approach to educate clients about recent technology advances, system cost reductions and lucrative financial incentives associated with using green energy. Their energy consultants explore with clients the many economic and environmental advantages of using renewable energy to power their homes and businesses. This unique approach has helped the company create immediate and significant market demand for their products and services. “The green movement is rapidly expanding the use of clean energy from the early adopters to mainstream deployment of clean energy systems” says Matt Currier, president of Adros Energy. “The recent passing of the American Clean Energy & Security Act of 2009 by congress has increased the rush to use our hybrid energy systems. We are inundated with people eager to learn about our systems, how they work and how to leverage the advantages they offer.”


Clean energy systems that produce heat, cooling, and electricity, with a very low carbon foot print, are quickly becoming the accepted and desired practice for government, business, and individual consumers. People are eager to learn about alternative energy technology and how it can improve the profitability of their business or reduce home costs to stretch budgets. “There is a tremendous amount of information about clean energy available that can be outdated or inaccurate. This often mystifies or confuses how the technology works and pays back” says founder Phil Morano, engineering chief at Adros. “We strive to simplify the conversion to green energy for our customers. Adros offers a breadth of alternative energy solutions that are specifically developed for each customer"


Adros compliments these product offerings, with energy consulting, system design and financial services. The company works with customers to develop a comprehensive green energy conversion plan. Adros installs their solutions in a phased fashion to match the customer’s conversion schedule and budget.

One of the leading growth areas of green technologies is solar energy. There are two types of solar energy systems offered by Adros. The first is photovoltaic (PV), a method for generating electric power from the sun’s radiance. Adros PV systems use photoelectric cells packaged in modules, or solar panels, to create PV arrays that harness the sun’s power and turn it into electricity. A recent customer, Bill Rapf, installed his Adros PV system to generate a large portion of his electrical power needs. “After converting to solar thermal several years ago, I wanted to expand my use of clean energy. Adros provided expert technical and financial consultation to illustrate exactly how my Adros PV array operates, how much my energy costs would drop and how I would quickly recover the entire investment in just a few years of operation."


The second solar energy system is solar thermal. In this system, energy is derived from the sun’s radiant heat and is commonly used to generate hot water for domestic use or radiant floor heating. Solar heating systems are generally composed of solar thermal collectors filled with a glycol fluid that transfers the heat from the collector to storage tanks where it is then made available for use.


A well suited solution for New England is geothermal technology. The Adros geothermal system is an excellent way to combat today’s high heating and cooling bills. Geothermal provides an extremely cost effective alternative to fossil fuel heating. Mr. Evans, an Adros client, elected to install a geothermal system in the home he is building. “Working with Adros Energy has helped me understand many geothermal design considerations. They simplified the entire geothermal heating and cooling design process. After evaluating multiple companies and designs, I selected Adros for their expertise, quality, affordability and customer centric values."


Wind Energy is an emerging alternative energy technology in New England. Wind turbine deployment is quickly catching solar and geothermal installations. A wind turbine is simply a generator that produces electricity when the wind blows. Adros uses the same concepts to target the smaller sized needs. The Adros wind system can be mounted on a roof or pole to provide power for homes or small businesses. Like their massive cousins, the Adros turbines can be grouped and linked together to power large facilities and company campuses.

Adros Energy designs, installs and maintains each system they sell. All installations are performed by a team of industry certified Adros technicians. “I think I have the most fun at the company” says Adros owner John Haithcock. “I manage the installations at the customer’s site. We often work hand in hand with the clients who are thrilled to see their system come together and as a result achieve a level of independence from ongoing increased expenses.”


Adros Energy creates unique custom systems by combining several clean energy technologies to compliment one another. The hybrid system of PV with geothermal provides the power to run the circulating pump without incremental electric cost. In systems where PV and Wind combine, power continues to flow at night or on stormy days, or conversely, on windless sunny days. Using solar thermal combined with geothermal increases the amount of free hot water produced with this Adros hybrid system. Creative combination systems can meet the ultimate green goal; complete “off-grid” energy generation. These customers achieve total independence from traditional energy sources and freedom from big oil or utility companies.


Renewable energy sources contribute immensely to our environmental preservation. It reduces our dependencies on fossil fuels and environmental damage other energy technologies. As business expands so does the need to find new ways to power our efforts. Green technology is an investment in saving energy and money while conserving vital resources and the environment. Adros Energy prides itself on being the emerging leader in the Clean Energy Market; offering hybrid energy solutions to allow clients the ability to convert from traditional energy methods to renewable Green technology using safe and cost effective methods.


About Adros Energy

Adros is a Greek word meaning abundant and substantial which reflect perfectly the same quality of renewable energy. The company was founded in January, 2009, and is privately owned by Phil Morano, Matt Currier, and John Haithcock. The three principles complement each other to create an exceptional management team. Matt focuses on business strategy and leads sales & marketing; Phil drives the research & design efforts while managing engineering; John leads quality control, construction and on site installation operations for the company.


The company has quickly found success and established a leading position in the New England area by educating its customers on the value realized from converting to green energy. The Adros Energy team is dedicated to creating the highest level of customer satisfaction. This guiding principle governs all operational aspects of the company to enable the deployment of high value, quality, and affordable, hybrid green energy solutions. Adros Energy is headquartered in Nashua, NH with sales locations through out the greater New England area. To learn more please visit www.adrosenergy.com or send email to info@adrosenergy.com. You can also stop at their booth during Boston Green Fest 2009 www.bostongreenfest.org.

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Adros Energy; a New Hampshire based leading green energy company, sells and installs solar, geothermal and wind turbine solutions to harness free energy from the earth’s renewable resources. Founded in January 2009 by Philip Morano, originally under the name of Geo-AEC. At the same time, John Haithcock is the successful owner-manager of Renewable Energy Systems since 2006. Adros Energy is the result of the merger of the two renewable energy enterprises, GEO AEC and Renewable Energy Systems which created the solid foundation of the company. The company is lead by Matthew Currier who directs business strategy while managing the sales and marketing operations of the company. Adros Energy strives to create a high level of customer satisfaction through delivering exceptional products and services to green consumers embracing alternative energy solutions.


Adros Energy

6 Manchester Street

Nashua, New Hampshire 03064

Phone (603) 880-6007

Fax (603)-880-6015

info@adrosenergy.com

www.adrosenergy.com