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NAFA Pacific SW Chapter to Meet July 29

CERRITOS, CA - Speakers will present on the benefits of using social networking sites to stay in touch and market individuals and businesses.

by Staff
July 20, 2009
2 min to read


CERRITOS, CA - NAFA Fleet Management Association's Pacific Southwest Chapter will hold its next meeting Wednesday, July 29, at the Sheraton Cerritos. Two speakers will present on the benefits of using social networking sites. Joseph Aldrich of The Cypress Group and Rebekah King from Rebiz Works will present the social networking seminar.

Meeting Details

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Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 11 a.m.

Location: Sheraton Cerritos, 12725 Center Court Drive, Cerritos, CA (562) 809-1500

Cost: $35 with RSVP by July 22, $40 with RSVP received after July 23 - payable at the door by cash or check only (no credit cards accepted).

To RSVP for the meeting, call Leonie von Halle at (310) 615-1778 or e-mail lvonhall@csc.com.


Meeting Agenda

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11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.             Registration and Networking

11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.        NAFA Business Meeting

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.        Lunch

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.          Social Networking Seminar


About the Speakers

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Joseph Aldrich, The Cypress Group

As principal consultant of The Cypress Group, Joseph Aldrich works with companies throughout Southern California to identify and develop target markets, as well as create business development strategies that drive business forward. Based upon 22 years of experience, The Cypress Group is a relationship-based consulting practice incorporating strategy, execution and accountability in structuring programs tailored to the individual (and realistic) requirements of its clients. In keeping with Joseph's strong history in the technology arena, The Cypress Group marries traditional business development concepts with current technology to bring accessibility to today's business environment. Visit www.thecypressgrp.com for more information. Aldrich can also be found on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

Rebekah King, Rebiz Works

Rebekah King is the founder and principal of Rebizworks (rebizworks.com), a social media marketing firm based in Southern California. Her firm works with agencies around the country and locally with clients such as Western Digital, Ziba Beauty, rock.com, and Breer Law to build community around products and service - to get people talking and reach a wider audience. Nominated for the OCBJ's Women to Watch award, she's also the founder of the largest health & beauty industry association in California, SCHB, and sits on the board of directors for the Eli Home (elihome.org). When not working with clients, King travels as a speaker on social media and networking topics. Keep up with her on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or via her blog at rebizworks.com.

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