| R. PENNY RODGERS VICE PRESIDENT CITIBANK NA COMMERCIAL BANKING RELATIONSHIP MANAGER FOUNDER OF WWT Joined Citibank NA in 2005 as a Commercial Banking Relationship Manager supporting the Boca Raton Financial Centers and now covering all of Palm Beach. Originally from Colorado, my first banking position was while a high school junior. Attended the University of Colorado at Boulder studying Physical Therapy then moved my studies to Colorado State University for Occupational Therapy. I have worked in various areas of Commercial Banking including: Consumer Lending and Collections, Retail Banking, Commercial Credit Administration and Commercial Servicing, Business Banking, Special Assets and Commercial Collections and Commercial Litigation. Of all the areas that I have been trained in, I love my current position. Citibank offers the ability to build trusted business relationships with commercial clients of all sizes. The expertise of a large, local, national and international financial institution that has been in business for more than 300 years, provides my clients a strong footing to build their financial future! The best compliment I have received from a client is a quality referral. A beautiful daughter and dedication to family is my top priority. Supporting children with learning and communiation challenges is one of my passions. Serving as 2008-2009 Vice Chair of the Palm Beach County School Board Exceptional Student Education Advisory Committee, I am able to advocate for children and young adults in Palm Beach County. Volunteering at the local level serving on several Palm Beach County School District/School committees, participating in community activities including Relay for Life, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (American Cancer Society), Walk for Babies (March of Dimes), Autism Speaks, Habitat for Humanity and looking forward to serving on The Unicorn Children's Foundation Parent/ Community Forum. "WHAT DO I NEED FROM MY NETWORKING AND REFERRAL SOURCES?" I am looking for referrals for business owners who want a long term, trusted advisor relationship with their banker. The sweet spot for me is a business client that has been in business for more than 2 years and has gross revenues/sales in excess of $2,5 million My marketplace covers business client up to $100 million in gross revenues/sales. Ideally, the gross sales or revenues will be in the $5 million to $20 million range. Clients find that Citibank and I offer quality financial solutions specializing in several business areas including Import/Export businesses, professional segments including CPA's, Attorney's and Physicians, manufacturers and many service industries. Citibank offers financial solutions from checking/savings, commercial lending, owner occupied real estate financing, investment strategies, exit strategies and general business planning. I manage my business based on the Golden Rule, "treat people the way that you want to be treated." ************* 
PENNY MOREY REMARKABLE HR MANAGING DIRECTOR Penny is a seasoned human resources executive and consultant with over 25 years of diverse business experience in advising enterprise leaders on employment-related matters. Her expertise ranges from large-scale manufacturing operations to high technology start-ups.  In 2007, she founded RemarkAbleHR, Inc., to provide strategies and resources to help businesses cope with rising employment costs. In August, 2007, Penny received the South Florida Business Journal’s “Excellence in Human Resources” Award in the HR Consulting category. In November, 2007, she was named an “HR Star” by HRCrossing (http://www.hrcrossing.com). RemarkAbleHR recruits the best talent and identifies how clients can be most competitive in the challenging employment arenas of 2007 and beyond. The RemarkAbleHR client base includes accounting/tax/audit, banking/financial services, other consulting firms, country club/communities, construction companies, consumer products, e-commerce, educational institutions, engineering/ architectural firms, food services, healthcare/medical, hotels, insurance industry, Internet advertising/ marketing, law firms, manufacturing companies, non-profit organizations, printing companies, real estate/developers, sales & services providers, technology companies, telecommunications, transportation industry, warehouse/distribution, and a variety of other businesses. "WHAT DO I NEED FROM MY NETWORKING AND REFERRAL SOURCES?" RemarkAble HR serves a wide variety of enterprises. Essentially, our target market is: 1) Smaller employers that do not have a seasoned human resource expert on staff. 2) Larger entities that need help with recruiting which requires expertise in difficult-to-find resources, to conduct a confidential search, or to hire a significant number of people quickly. ------------------------------ ARE YOU NETWORKING OR MARKETING? WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM YOUR NETWORKING AND REFERRAL SOURCES? | | AMI ZAK UNIQUE GIFTS & PREMIUMS OWNER Since our inception in 2001, Unique Gifts & Premiums has grown from your typical small promotional products distributor working out of a home office to one of South Florida's leading distributors with a showroom that has been acknowledged to be one of the best in the industry. With over 3000 different promotional products on display, it is hard to walk through our showroom and not find something that will help promote your business or make your party the talk of the season. On those rare occasions when you can't find the perfect item in our showroom we have over 800,000 products listed on our website, so one way or the other Unique Gifts will always find the promotional product or party favor that you are looking for. We are dedicated to giving our customers truly customized & personalized service. We will always find the right solution to all your needs and more importantly, we will do it to meet your budget. Our policy has always been and will always be that each order whether it's 20 t-shirts for a private party or 20,000 promotional give-a-way items, will be handled in a professional manner with personalized service. Unique Gifts & Premiums' guarantee is that every customer will be satisfied with their order, no questions asked. Unique Gifts and Premiums makes purchasing your promotional products or party favors easier then it has ever been. We have an idea to suit every promotion or event. Whether you are looking for the perfect tradeshow giveaway or a beautiful embroidered polo shirt or a unique party favor we'll make your purchase easier then you ever thought possible. Call for an appointment to visit our showroom or search our online catalog of over 900,000 items either way you will experience the best customer service in the industry. Ami's client said, "WOW. My clients love the new Employers Rx calculators with the compact mirror. I have spent months searching for an item that any woman would appreciate. Ami, you came up with my "Unique Gift". Now, my company name will be remembered each and every time they use it." You can find Ami and Arnie participating at the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce as Ambassadors or at the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. They have two (2) beautiful daughters who keep them busy! Thank you Ami and Arnie for all you do for Women Working Together. We appreciate you! "WHAT DO I NEED FROM MY NETWORKING AND REFERRAL SOURCES?" The business promotional product solutions that we specialize in are excellent introductions to all levels of business professionals. A new business owner who is interested in name recognition for potential clients, to include in an introductory letter, or to place on their register are perfect referrals. Mature business owners who have experienced the effect of the economic turn in consumer spending is also a great referral. We all recognize that keeping our name at the forefront of our clients or vendors is animportant part of business continuation and revenue building. The personal promotional product solutions for the individual who is planning a party are also great referrals. Think about friends, family, and business associates who are planning a Special Birthday Party, a Sweet 16 Party, Confirmation, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, Weddings, Retirement or an Anniversary Party. We offer a large line of products inlcuding name card holders, picture holders and unique items that everyone will enjoy and remember for many years. Visit our showroom at 4621 No. Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431 and experience the difference a trusted advisor like Unique Gifts and Premiums offers you and your referrals. 
BARBARA I. CHEIVES CONVERGE & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING PRESIDENT AND CEO Barbara Cheives is the President and CEO of Converge & Associates. Converge specializes in race and ethnic relations consulting and Cultural Competency Training. Barbara’s consulting expertise includes law enforcement, public safety, social services, media and education.
She has been certified as a Cultural Competency Trainer in Health and Human Services by the Cross Cultural Healthcare Program in Seattle, Washington. Barbara received her certification as a study circle facilitator and facilitator trainer from the Study Circles Resource Center of Pomfret, Connecticut. She has participated and studied with the world renowned Aspen Institute's Roundtable for Community Change.
Previously, Barbara served as the first Executive Director of ‘Toward a More Perfect Union’ in Palm Beach County, Florida. TMPU is a non-profit initiative that addresses the critical impact of race and ethnicity in a diverse community.
Active in the nonprofit community she is on the boards of The United Way of Palm Beach County and Sunfest. She is Vice Chair of the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission, Co-Chair of the West Palm Beach Mayor’s Diversity Advisory Council, President of the local chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Co-Chair of The Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church Social Justice Ministry and an active 2002 Graduate of Leadership Palm Beach County.
Among her personal and professional honors are The American Cancer Society, Lifesaver Award; United Way of Palm Beach County, Volunteer of the Year; March of Dimes, Woman of Distinction; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Women of Excellence.
"WHAT DO I NEED FROM MY NETWORKING AND REFERRAL SOURCES?" UPDATE PENDING! | |  BARBARA PERINO, CPCC, ACC LEBOFFE ASSOCIATES CERTIFIED COACH Barbara is a professional trained certified coach through The Coach Training Institute and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She works alongside her clients to guide their business by helping them achieve long-term, highly successful growth. She has been successful guiding organizational executive leaders along the path to greater business effctiveness while enhancing their personal sense of fullfillment and overall success. She and the team work with mid-tier businesses and organizations accross a variety of industries including professional services. She understands the challenges embracing change having been part of accelerated growth with start up companies. Barbara previously was an executive coach. She developed an outstanding reputation as a top-ranked sales executive for national property valuation companies. She has held senior level positions with companies overseeing administration, human resources and staffing. In addition, she serves on the Board of the Women's Executive Club of South Palm Beach County, is a member of the Gerson Lehman Group Councils and is a Women of Tomorrow Mentor for at risk high school girls. Staying healthy, fit, traveling, reading, cooking and enjoying her family and embracing life is who she is. "WHAT DO I NEED FROM MY NETWORKING AND REFERRAL SOURCES?" I need referrals to attorneys, accountants and , financial advisors who work with mid-tier companies (5 to 250 employees) or with department heads of large corporations. I build Trusted Advisor relationships with these types of businesses, understanding what each of us does and consequently we can refer business to each other. Another referral source would be companies as described above who are your clients and while in the course of doing business with them you hear a common theme of frustration or challenges around the areas of lack of clear communication, expanded growth, merger/acquisition decisions, staff turnover, lack of direction, flat sales, etc. Great opportunities for coaching through workshops, projects or full-coaching programs. ************** 
NORMAN KATZ, CFE, CFS KATZSCAN, INC. MANAGING PARTNER From 1985 through 1995, Norman Katz, founder of Katzscan, had career positions from Programmer to Business Systems Analyst to Information Technology Manager while working for some of the countries most recognized brand-name companies, including Fotomat, Tropicana Products, Hanes, and Gitano.
In January 1996, Norman decided to chart his own course and started Katzscan Inc. Katzscan has helped leading companies improve their operations and increase sales to top-level customers via the implementation of technology solutions – barcode applications, Electronic Data Interchange, Enterprise Resource Planning systems – and better business practices. From custom software applications to data conversions and analytical reports, Katzscan’s clients really appreciate Norman’s duality in vision when it comes to solving significant problems through better business practices and supporting technology solutions. Katzscan’s clients span a wide range of industries, including: pharmaceutical, food, consumer goods, construction, publishing, furniture, footwear, education, hospitality, trade associations, and manufactured products. Norman has successfully delivered solutions that have saved clients 10’s of 1000’s of dollars in shorter-than-expected timeframes and delivered better-than-expected results. Combining technical skills with business-savvy and fraud-fighting credentials, Norman helps companies detect and reduce fraud in their business operations, using Sarbanes-Oxley compliance frameworks as the foundation. Norman also helps turnaround professionals perform due diligence and help bring chaos quickly under control for companies in distress. For more information, please see www.katzscan.com. WHAT DO I NEED FROM MY NETWORKING AND REFERRAL SOURCES? I’m looking to network with attorneys, accountants, lenders and other professionals who provide support services to companies who could use improvements in business operations and technology to stabilize shaky businesses and grow solid businesses. Direct contacts to companies in industries as noted and profiled on the Katzscan web site’s Clients By Industry page are also appreciated. Client annual sales are currently from $5M to $1.5B, so I already provide help to a wide range and size of companies.”
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