The Conway Chamber of Commerce Women’s Power Lunch series will host a special round table discussion on Friday, September 17, featuring four courageous women finding their strength while battling cancer. Kay Alford, Deborah Butler, Sharon Moody, and Marsha Quillen will share the stories and secrets found while on their journey, as well as define their new meaning of life beginning at 12 p.m. in the Kline Hospitality Suite at Coastal Carolina University. The round table discussion will be facilitated by Martha Hunn, Director of News and Public Affairs for Coastal Carolina University.

 Lunch is $10 per person, including tax and gratuity, and will be catered by Aramark. Parking will be available in the Teal Lot at Brooks Stadium. Carpooling is encouraged due to anticipated parking limitations.

 The Chamber’s newest program, the Women’s Power Lunch series is designed to reach out to the businesswomen of this great community to inspire and empower them to move mountains, to make a difference, to commit to excellence. On the 3^rd Friday of each month, we will meet at a local establishment for lunch and listen as one of our dynamic speakers delivers a power-packed message focusing on insights, best kept secrets, best practices, and anything and everything she knows that she feels we ought to know.

Please RSVP by contacting the Conway Chamber office as soon as possible at 248-2273.

Tuesday, September 14
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Peoples Underwriters Inc.
400 Main Street

For more information, call 843-248-6260.

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL THIRTY~ONE BUSINESS! SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER PARTIES!!

I need to book 5 more home or office parties for September, and 6 more for October to reach my goal! It’s been LONG Summer for everyone, so why not schedule some “you” time for yourself and your girlfriends? You know they will appreciate you for it! Earn free products for yourself, or simply get a head start on your holiday shopping for free when you host a Thirty~One party. There’s nothing to it…send me your guest list, the date & place you’d like to host your party, and leave the rest to me! Spetember and October hostess and customer specials are spectacular!

Also, please join my new facebook page and tell your friends about it to. Giveaways and contests will be done from here!
 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-SC/ThirtyOne-Gifts-by-Dominique/104202696306927

And visit my website at: www.mythirtyone.com/23266

Dominique DeFrancisci
Thirty-One, Independent Consultant
www.mythirtyone.com/23266
ddefrancisci31@hotmail.com

Like it? Place an order. Love it? Host a Party! Want it all? Join my team!
Just think, everytime I go to work, I end up at a Party! Start your Thirty-One Business for $99 and get over $300 in personalizedproducts and all of your business supplies!

Celebrate~Encourage~Reward

OUR MISSION:

Thirty-One is more than just a company. We are people who believe in encouraging, recognizing and rewarding others for who they are.
Through God’s strength, we have built a family of individuals who feel women deserve to treat themselves to something special.
Our commitment is to provide women with a fulfilling, enjoyable and rewarding experience.

The Waccamaw Animal Rescue Mission will host the “Festival of Tables” fundraiser at the 29^th annual Dickens Christmas Show and Festivals Event to be held November 11-14 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.  WARM needs the support of its community for this event.  Please help if you possibly can.  For more information on how to become a table sponsor or to donate an item(s) to be raffled off, please call Gail Fishman at 902-2456.

CURRENTLY BOOKING SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER HOME, OFFICE & CATALOG PARTIES! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL THIRTY-ONE BUSINESS!

Contact me today to schedule your September or October show. Pick an evening any day of the week, or a Friday, Saturday or Sunday afternoon and let me know what date you choose! You deserve the time to unwind with your friends and let me do all the work! Get a head start on your holiday shopping for free with the free products you will earn by hosting a show. Spectacular customer & hostess specials are being offered during those months. Don’t miss out!!!

www.mythirtyone.com/23266

Tuesday’s Webinar: Your Microsoft Excel Questions Answered

This is the last of our “Ask the Expert” series of webinars. If you work
with Excel at all, you will want to register for this webinar – even if you
are not available at the designed time. We will record the webinar and let
you know when the replay is available.

Of all the Microsoft Office programs, Excel is probably the least intuitive.
Sue White, a former CPA and a Microsoft Certified Excel Expert will answer
your questions and provide some tips and tricks that will save you time.

Even if you are a casual user of Excel, you will want to listen in on this
webinar. If you have specific questions you would like answered, email them
to sue@businesstrainingteam.com and we will make sure they are incorporated
into this webinar.

Date: Tuesday, August 31st

Time: 3:00 – 4:00 EST

Cost: $0.00

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Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

 <https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/560365626>
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/560365626

August 24th- 3 Elements of Business Promotion

Bob Stinson with Patriot Business Coaching will be joining us for this segment of “Ask The Expert”.

Bob Stinson is a 40-year veteran in the field of management and leadership. His responsibilities have included the management of engineering, manufacturing and sales functions in a variety of companies ranging in size from as small as 20 people to as large as General Motors.

Having a good marketing plan is a vital part of a successful business. Large companies like Procter and Gamble spend millions of dollars developing and executing such plans. As a small business owener or manager, you have the same need, but not the resources. This session will outline a basic framework for the development of a practical marketing plan that will help your business grow.

Don’t miss THIS one!

Date: Tuesday, August 24th

Time: 3:00 – 4:00 EST

Cost: $0.00

Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/724221995
For more information, contact Sue White at 843-246-0136.

The City of Conway will welcome Elvis Entertainer Mark Eskew and his “Reflections of Elvis” to the stage at 7:30 p.m. during the August 19 Conway Crawl event. A special performance by students of Kathleen’s Voice Studio will begin at 6:30 p.m.

For the past 20 years, Eskew has entertained audiences from Atlanta, Ga. to Las Vegas. He has performed for President George W. Bush, Bill Gates, Microsoft, Coca Cola Company, among others. He is available for private parties, social events, and singing telegrams. You can check out one of his performances by clicking on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4_bMYUw8gw.

During the Thursday evenings, Conway merchants will be offer in-store promotions, such as tastings, demonstrations, and night-owl sales, all providing evening shoppers with unique reasons to visit Conway and join the fun. Additionally, River Memories Boat Tours will offer special evening tours.

The Conway Crawl is a venture of the Conway Tourism Committee, made of representatives of the City of Conway, Conway Main Street USA, and the Conway Chamber of Commerce, to promote extended business hours within the historic district on Thursday evenings. The committee meets regularly to brainstorm and coordinate promotions and infrastructure that positively contribute to Conway’s overall visitor experience.

More information about the Conway Crawl, as well as the performance by Mark Eskew, is available by calling (843) 248-1700. Eskew can be reached at (770) 364-7181 or via email at markelvis@rocketmail.com. 

Tuesday, August 24th

8:30 to 9:30 AM

Berni’s Cafe

1028 3rd Avenue, Conway, SC

For more information, call Conway Main Street USA at 843-248-6260.

Thirty-One’s mission is to celebrate, encourage and reward women through offering quality products and an outstanding opportunity to become successful business owners. Our products are exclusive to Thirty-One and provide style and convenience at an amazingly affordable price. From our signature purses and totes to kid’s items and accents for the home, you’ll find something to fit every personality and situation. We continue to develop new products built on the idea that our products must be stylish, functional, affordable and easy to give as gifts to encourage someone special.

One of the best ways to experience Thirty-One for yourself is by hosting an actual Thirty-One Party. Our hostesses get great deals and rewards: half price items, discounts and even free products are just some of the benefits! All you need to host a home or office party are a few friends or relatives and a convenient place to host them. As your consultant, I will do all the rest. I’ll even help you put your guest list together because the more you have at your party, the better your rewards! Ask me about theme parties too. There are so many creative ways to get together with friends and if you love our products, so will all your gal pals. Plus, you’ll get an opportunity to encourage (and be encouraged by) all your adoring guests. So go ahead and book your party and escape the everyday chaos, even if only for a few hours!

Fellow Chamber members have the opportunity to earn even greater hostess rewards. Fundraising opportunities are also available. Ask me how!! August Customer Special ~ $1 embroidery

So, when would you like to schedule your party…?

Dominique DeFrancisci

843-742-6520

ddefrancisci31@hotmail.com

www.mythirtyone.com/23266