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RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS is the premier organization dedicated to helping professionals
enhance their careers through networking.

Our members are provided with tools to grow and promote business relationships, create and develop 
  job leads and contacts, and continue on a successful path throughout the career lifecycle.
Members have access to networking meetings and career workshops, use of resource library,
community service opportunities, an online chat arena in which to share contacts, job, networking,
               and volunteer opportunities, and receive discounts to national and local businesses and services.
  February Events in FLORIDA

February 11: Monthly RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS Networking Meeting 
February 11: Job Seeker workshop 
February 15: RE:FOCUS On Referrals 
  RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS NETWORKING MEETING

Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Venue: Broward College,
Davie Campus, Building 9, Room 101, 3501 S.W. Davie Road, Davie, FL 33314                         Click here for a campus map

Topic: Building Effective Business Relationships Learn more...

A rare opportunity to learn successful career strategies of an accomplished South Florida leader!  On February 11, 2010, RE:FOCUS members will have the opportunity to learn how Keith Cobb, former Vice Chairman and CEO of Alamo Rent A Car, leveraged networking and relationship building throughout his career.  He credits these two simple but critical skills as the difference-makers for his success.  Hear how building effective relationships has lead him to remain very active today as a member of several boards of leading companies including BankAtlantic Bancorp, adjunct finance professor at Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga Graduate School of Business and Entrepreneurship, and a trusted business consultant and strategic advisor.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from this esteemed South Florida leader!

 

Speaker: Keith Cobb, Business Consultant, Board Member, Professor, Former Vice Chair and CEO of Alamo Rent A Car and current Board Member for several corporations including BankAtlantic

Bring plenty of business cards
Business casual attire
Professional name badges for those who RSVP before the deadline

Cost: $10 if prepaid by noon on Tues, Feb 9; or $20 cash at the door
RSVP and reserve your space by clicking HERE to prepay online.
Walk-ins are welcome to attend.

   Job Seeker Workshop

Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010
Time:4:30pm-6:30pm
Venue: Broward College,
Davie Campus, Building 9, Room 101, 3501 S.W. Davie Road, Davie, FL 33314                         Click here for a campus map

Topics/Speakers:

Selecting the RIGHT Recruiter, Speaker - Daniel Wan, Director Staffing and Recruiting, APS – Source

Developing a Pocket Resume Mentality - Jorge Lazaro Diaz, Career Jockey

 

Dan Wan has been an Executive Recruiter for accounting and finance staffing professionals since 2004. Prior to becoming a staffing professional he worked for a national CPA firm in addition to publically traded companies within the areas of internal audit, SOX and general ledger accounting for more than five years. Dan is a graduate of the University of Miami and holds a BBA in Accounting.  APS – Source specializes in the recruitment and staffing of accounting and finance professionals.

 

Jorge Lazaro Diaz, Founder and Managing Editor, CareerJockey.org.  Career Jockey’s mission is to publish job hunt, career discernment and personal/professional development resources for job seekers, working professionals, career launchers and college students.

 

RSVP & Prepay--Job Seeker Workshop Only, $5

RSVP & Prepay--Job Seeker Workshop and 2/11 Networking Meeting (see below), $10  

RE:FOCUS on Referrals in partnership with South Florida Professionals


Date: Monday, February 15, 2010
 
(Meeting Frequency, 1st and 3rd Monday of each month)

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Lorenzo's Restaurant,
4805 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, FL 33063-3903

Guest Speaker: TBD
Topic: TBD

Join Now or Pay per meeting

Option 1:  Annual membership, $120 membership fee 50% discount (only available for pre-approved memberships) 

Option 2:  Semi-annual membership option, $80 membership fee  - 33% discount (only for pre-approved members)

Option 3:  Non-member option, pay per meeting, $10 Guests (kindly click on hyperlink to prepay)
Become a member now!

  

RE:FOCUS is excited to announce a partnership with South Florida Professionals for collaboration and joint Referral Group meetings. The SFPN was founded with one goal in mind: People Helping People in Business.  We are focused on bringing together the best possible business leaders in South Florida that will help to grow your business. We hold referral group meetings that are composed of a one-only member of each profession and/or specialty. As the group expands we will be hosting industry specific groups as well including: Information Technology, Legal, Medical, Financial.

 

If you would like to join this group of business leaders, click here. Fill out your professional profile. One of our board members will be reviewing your application to see if you and/or your industry qualifies for membership

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We are currently accepting 2010 sponsorships to help companies promote their businesses to our 7,500+ members.  
Please contact Mike Paim at mike@refocusoncareers.com for more information.

  Ambassador Club

The Ambassador Program offers our members an opportunity to become more involved with RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS by joining one or more committees. Committees will set objectives, success criteria, leadership team and will meet at least once a quarter.  There are also opportunities to take on a leadership role within each committee. To volunteer, email the Regional Director Mike Paim with AMBASSADOR in the subject line.  

  OTHER CITIES

 

We've had some inquiries for RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS meetings in other cities; if you know someone who likes to network and plan/coordinate events, please encourage them to consider the Regional Director/Events Coordinator position. Gainesville-Charlotte-New Orleans-Nashville

Yahoo groups are online forums created to facilitate networking, allowing members to exchange business and networking opportunities, volunteer events, contact information, and other useful tips. Join our YahooGroup

  Want to GROW your business? We are currently accepting sponsorships for 2010! 

Questions? Email Mike Paim

      More resources, events, and opportunities for RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS and our members!

--Networking Meetings
--Mastering Executive Job Change Workshops
--Social Networking Happy Hours
--Speaking Engagements
--Re:Focus on Referrals Groups
--Ambassador Club (committees to get you involved!)
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