Creating a Buzz about Your Business

In a world of a billion businesses selling a million different products and services, how does one business stand out to gain enough attention to drive new consumers, maintain current clients, and propel media attention to their company? Does it take star power? Unique marketing concepts? Innovative events? Or good luck, determination and grit?

Skaneateles women entrepreneur Laura Ponticello, Founder of Laura's List: Books for Women, will discuss what it takes to create a buzz about a business. Within this past year, Laura has produced events with national stars, artists, authors and local celebrities.

At this special luncheon, Laura will share advice on the importance of building a brand, creating a buzz for your business and establishing strategic partnerships all while loving what you do and living out your passion. Walk away from this luncheon knowing how to get people talking about your product or service so much they want all their friends and associates to experience it!

Keynote Speaker Laura Ponticello
Women TIES
Greater Ithaca Luncheon
November 12, 2009
Country Inn and Suites
1100 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY

Register at www.womenties.com

Pink Cow Bingo Raises over $10,000 thanks to you!

Pink Cow Bingo was a huge success - raising over $10,000 for Positively Pink Packages' mission to deliver packages of breast care/health information, gifts and supportive items to those diagnosed with breast cancer. See the links for photos and videos of the day, thank you all for your support!

YouTube Video here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dLnoC9RhFg

"Chairity" Auction Fabulous Chairs inspired by 19 artists sell out and empower many with artists personal story inscribed on bottom of chair.
http://www.pinkcowbingo.com/PinkCowBingo-Chairity/album/index4.html

Porta Potty Contest
See the the prettiest potties in town, judged by Yvonne Conte and the Porta Potty Queens, Mary Beth and Loreatta, owners of MSUnlimited who donated Potties!! The People's choice award went to Bijou Salon and Best in Show to Jennie, The Dealer Auto Sales.

Thank you to our major sponsors: Mirbeau Inn & Spa, MS Unlimited, Colonial Laundromat, Century Decorations, and CNY Healing Arts. Media Sponsors: Bijou Salon,Dot Calm, Claire Affleck Training, Creekside Books & Coffee, Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce, Skaneateles Journal and Women TIES. All the local businesses who donated amazing raffle items and door prizes. Our porta potty decorating contestants: Bijou Salon, Freeman Interiors, Jim Rhinehart, Lucky Dogs, Skaneateles Massage, The Dealer Auto Sales. Guest judges, Amy Dickinson, Yvonne Conte and Loretta and Marybeth and the countless volunteers who gave the gift of their time.

www.pinkcowbingo.com

Yvonne Conte- Laughing in the Waiting Room

Yvonne Conte is a highly respected, gifted storyteller with a comic edge and a powerful message about life. She has authored of five books and holds a degree in communication. Yvonne has carved out a unique niche as an ordinary woman overcoming adversity. As a national speaker, motivational humorist, Yvonne shares the power of humor, positive attitude and personal stories to audiences across the nation.

Yvonne is a strong woman of faith and prides herself on sharing faith filled stories. Recently, Yvonne was a celebrity guest judge at www.pinkcowbingo.com and helped us raise $10,000 for breast cancer organization, www.positivelpinkpackages.org

Yvonne shares, "I live my life according to the one and only rule my father gave me: “Never do anything that you can’t come home and tell me about.” When we live life only doing things we would be proud to tell our fathers about, our choices are so much easier. We then do what is right and just and honorable. I carry my father’s wisdom with me and because of him, my life is one of joy and I worry about nothing."

To learn more about Yvonne's and her new presentation, Laughing in the Waiting Room , http://www.yvonneconte.com