March 11, 2009 @ 8:00 a.m.

Did you know that winning business awards are a great free PR and marketing tool for your business?  

The Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce W2W Leads Referral Group invites you to its business leads referral event on March 11, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. at the DG Chamber offices on Butterfield Rd. Connect . . . To Your Brand Through Business Awards. Bring yourself and a guest, but RSVP by March 6, 2009 to ahattan@downersgrove.org.

7:30 am – 8:00 am – Networking

8:00 am – 8:30 am – Attendee Introductions and Passing of Business Cards

8:30 am – 9:00 am – Key Note Speaker:  Diane Valletta of Valletta Associates.

Connect . . . To Your Brand Through Business Awards. Learn reliable tips for creating a winning award nomination package and the PR exposure awards can bring to your business. Clients of Valletta Associates have won some 200 awards at local, regional, national and international levels. Since 1983, Valletta Associates has developed its market niche of helping clients gain visibility through the pursuit of awards. A handout of 2009 upcoming awards will be given.

9:00 am – 9:15 am – Q&A

9:15 am – 9:30 am – Conclusion and Adjournment