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Speaker: Larissa Owens

User-friendly – and free – methods for promoting your business are readily accessible via the internet. While sometimes it’s a wonderful tool, it can be stressful to keep up with constantly changing technology while running your business, personal life and volunteering. Time is…

Speaker: Rob Wheeler

If you are like the rest of us, you have probably watched tons of videos on YouTube or Facebook and maybe even on some websites. From crazy animal tricks, childish pranks, outrageous stunts, to spoofs, YouTube and Web Video captures it all. In addition,…

Time is running out!

* Wanted: more community minded businesses with heart! *

We’re accepting ads for the 21st annual edition of

The Green Book until Thursday, May…

Speaker: Amber Cortez (picture is an illustration)

Believe it or not, many professionals seem to say the same things when it comes to their computers: What anti-virus should I use? I hate SPAM! What is the best way to back up my files? How do I really know if my long-lost friend is in…

Join GuruGanesha and his eclectic seven piece band - Jai Kartar (Michelle), Hans Christian, Daniel Paul, Sat Kartar Singh, Gurusangat & Russel Green - for a magical evening of joyful chanting, mystical world music and hilarious stories from the spiritual path! Light show by Bliss Lights.



Attend both Ashland concerts and you won't hear the same song twice! Each concert will also…

Be sure to attend this Thursday's 10th annual Networking Share Fair, organized by Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon!

Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon…

Yahoo! picked up an article that I wrote called "Five Simple Ways Writers Can Boost Creativity."  

http://voices.yahoo.com/five-simple-ways-writers-boost-creativity-10998732.html?cat=47

Businesses: we want you at the 10th annual Networking Share Fair, hosted by Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon!

Discover the variety of entrepreneurs in the Rogue Valley by attending a special trade fair of business owners on March 8, 2012, hosted by Women Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon (WESO) and held at a new location: Ramada Medford Convention Center. The event…

Get instant FREE mentoring! Come to Success Circle!

Program this Month: Networking at Meetings and Events

2012 is the Year of Marketing for us!

We will begin each Success Circle with a brief presentation on a marketing topic of the month. Then, we’ll have our regular meeting.



Want new ideas? Want to solve business problems? Want new marketing strategies? Want to get support from other women entrepreneurs? Want to help other women be successful in their…

Speaker: Sandra Abell

Coaching is all about success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, athlete, or woman who wants to…

Speaker: Genie Gilliam

The credit crunch that began in 2008 is still affecting how loans are granted today. Come hear Genie Gilliam talk about what caused the credit crunch and how changes in underwriting criteria affect…

I have a poem up at Fault Lines:  A Journal of West Coast Poetry:

http://faultlinespoetry.com/2011/12/19/another-santa-ana/

This is a new print journal that's now accepting submissions for it's spring edition.

About the blog:  I haven't used Connect Ashland in over a year.  Thought it might be a good way to keep in touch with Ashland friends.  I'm not sure who still reads these posts…

Speaker: Barbara Swanson

Barbara has been an “eco-preneur” for the last 18 years.  She has a successful home based business as an international speaker, business coach and nutritional consultant.  She has a personal network organization of over 20,000 people.  Over the last 18 years, she has worked with…

Speaker: Mike Jacobson

Businesses need to collect customer information and maintain the business’ private information.…

Speaker: Matt Allen

Is your website getting all the search engine “hits” that you want? This month’s

program will help you make sure your website is getting the traffic you want.

    * How to find and utilize the right search terms people are using to find your

      …

Speaker: Gary Einhorn

How does one achieve success in business in today’s uncertain economic climate? Is there a recipe of ingredients that will lead you to a more profitable outcome? The answer to that last question is a resounding Yes!

This presentation is for those considering…

Just got back from seeing Tommy Emanuel at the Rogue Theater. It was easily the best show of my life. I have seen him the past two years at the Britt. The first time was stunning, the second time he was just a little off, angry maybe.

Tutored by Chet Atkins, Tommy brings to the guitar what Jackie Chan brings to martial arts, showing a palpable love and mastery of their craft. Tonight in Grant's Pass, Tommy was at the very top of his game. Every song was a jewel, as he ran up and down…

For…