PAST MAINE SUCCESSFUL THINKERS MEET-UPS:
Tues, March 2: March Merchant Madness @ the Mill!
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfIDMPmRI8M
Meet-up: Tuesday, March 2: North Dam Mill, 2 Maine Street, Biddeford 5-7pm http://www.northdammill.com North Dam Mill is on Main Street (Rt 9) south from the train station... Saco/Biddeford line). HUGE event with over 200 expected at this very unique location (Over 50 businesses on site already! Plus 40 vendors on display!
Catered by award winning CVC Catering Group w/cash bar, Mid Week Jazz Band ....magic by Abracadabra Productions! Proceeds from donations and 50/50 Raffle benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. This event is being filmed live by Digital Video Magic. Memories of this night March 2 Captured by Photos: Colleen Spears Photographer! http://www.colleenspearsphotography.com
Non-profit for evening: Big Brothers Big Sisters: www.somebigs.org; 
******FREE by must RSVP to JeffBall@CoastalCoffeeNews.cn by Monday 11am, March 1.*******
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International Networking Week Celebration! February 2, 2010:
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Tuesday, January 5: New Year REVOLUTION!
Another incredible Successful Thinker Meet-up! The panel was great! See pictures & video links below!
Great "Comfort Food" from www.CVCcateringgroup.com, sound & music by M&M Entertainment (www.wickedgooddj.com), a New Year magic trick by Abracadabra Productions www.corporatemagician.com, our very special panel led by Jim Bouchard, and all of this caught on video by (DVM www.DigitalVideoMagic.com - Visit: http://www.coastalcoffeenews.cn/ to get a sample of how Joe @ DVM can spice up your website with a "Virtual Assistant"). Thanks to all the door prize donors! Thanks Karen & Joan for working the registration desk!
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BIG EVENT WAS A BIG HIT @ pulse December 1, 2009!
MID WEEK JAZZ BAND - AWESOME JOB!
Joan Kelsey & Linda Wyman working the registration table - thanks ladies!
Advisory Board Chair Mark Bushy, Advisory Board member Kelly Mank with Time4Printing, and Host Jeff Ball
December Mixer: Tuesday, December 1 5-7pm pulse, 856 Spring Street, Westbrook www.pulsemaine.com
Holiday Theme: Live Band, "Mid Week Jazz Quartet", Free dance lessons, and yes, CVC Catering Group! Get ready to party!
Charity for this night is: House of David (A different kind of community center!)
NOV 10TH MIXER !!!HUGE!!!
THE DAY BEFORE VETERANS DAY....TUES, NOV 10TH!! HUGE NIGHT!!! OVER 150 BUSINESS FOLKS HELPED US HONOR OUR REAL HEROES..... SUCCESSFUL THINKERS STYLE! Vets from the Korean War, Vietnam War, WWII, Iraqi Freedom.... General Libby... all there! AWESOME NETWORKING NIGHT @ the Maine Military Museum. MUCH MORE TO COME!!
Above: Top Maine Military Officer - General Libby in back with Vets & former POWs.
Above: 150+ help us honor our heroes... Successful Thinkers style!
Above: Major Todd Mitchell lead us in the Pledge & Ginger Leigh Smith brought the crowd to tears with a wonderful story & outstanding rendition of the National Anthem.
Flyer on Nov 10th event (Time4Printing): 1351.MaineMilitaryMuseum-Nov 10, Successful Thinkers.pdf
November 2, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: 5710.Honoring our Heroes & Successful Thinkers Official Launch.doc
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Catering by CVC Catering Group: www.cvccateringgroup.com, Captured on video by Digital Video Magic: www.digitalvideomagic.com, Abracadabra Productions will be on site doing magic: www.corporatemagician.com, Sound by DJ Eric Kruger: www.erichkruger.com, Thanks to Time4Printing for developing the event flyer www.Time4Printing.com, Jim Bouchard, will be handling the MC duties for the evening! http://www.jimbouchard.org, Caryn Treister, will be heading up the Registration Team! www.caryn.relivinglife.com
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!!LAUNCH OF SUCCESSFUL THINKERS WAS HUGE SUCCESS!! Nov 6, 2009
Watch video of event: http://successfulthinkersmeetup.com/cs/events/sacramento-nov-06-2009/sacramento-california.aspx?utm_source=STM+Newsletter+Members&utm_campaign=b6bc8770a2-Nov_17_newsletter11_17_2009&utm_medium=email
See pictures & slide show of event: http://www.rphsystemsndesigns.com/st/Successful_Thinkers/Successful_Thinkers_Nov._6_Launch.html#73
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SUCCESS!! Thur, Oct 1 RACE INTO FALL Mixer!
See Pictures by Heather Groshong w/Time4Printing's Camera - On-Line: www.time4pictures.com Click on customer login - Login: Successful Password: Thinkers1009
Our own ST Augustine Hartman w/Mona Vie took 1st place! Dylan Knight of Knight Property Services took a very close 2nd! Maine Indoor Karting, Scarborough A NASCAR feel was had at this one. See attached postcard (Time4Printing) invite: 4201.Race Into Fall - Oct 1 Front.pdf
Tailgate Party! by CVC Catering Group: www.cvccateringgroup.com, This night will be captured on video by Digital Video Magic: www.digitalvideomagic.com, Phil Smith was on sight working his magic! Abracadabra Productions: www.corporatemagician.com, "Hot Rod" music by Eric Kruger: www.erichkruger.com, Need printing?! We use Time4Printing! www.Time4Printing.com, Maine Indoor Karting, Scarborough www.maineindoorkarting.com, Our charity for this night was the American Red Cross Blood Donor Services. They had a great booth setup & did well with the 50-50 raffle! Big thanks to Chris Wallace & Caryn Treister for working the registration table this night!!
Vendors on site with booths Thursday, Oct 1 @ MIK: Abracadabra Productions, Americas Mattress, Aerus, American Red Cross, ASAP Taxi, AW Property Services, Cart Max, Central Payment Corp, Club Z Tutoring Services, Custom Upholstery, Digital Magic Video, Dr Stereo, Erich Kruger - event disc jockey, Embers Stoves & Fireplaces, Everything Home, Foto Shops, GRIPWET, Inc., Groshong Photo, Health Source Chiropractic, Sue Durst-Keller Williams, Kreations, The Lighthouse Events, Maine Floral Creations, Maine Limo, Maine Military Museum, Mona Vie, Mortgages - Carl Anderson, North East Spray, Nerdful Things, NY Life, Pasquale’s Property Service, Royal Technology Management, Send Out Cards, Sooper Dogs, Stamp The Yard, TC Hafford Basement Systems, Time 4 Printing, VIP Bus Co, Watch Dog Dog Watch, Yris Hair Design
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Another GREAT Successful Thinkers mixer on Tuesday, Setp 8th! See video highlights of The Back to School Mixer:
Video by Digital Video Magic - www.digitalvideomagic.com DMV specialty is transforming VHS into DVD. A few pictures: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0SbOGzZu1Ysqs
BACK TO SCHOOL MIXER: Tues, Sept 8, 5-7pm Ruth's Reusable Resources (http://ruths.org/), 39 Blueberry Road, Portland. See attached flyer: 8424.ST Back to School Mixer - Sept 8.pdf
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DOG DAYS OF AUGUST MIXER ON Aug 11th: Another big success!! Pictures (Some below, see link for more, & video is coming)! Tues, Aug 11, 5-7pm SE Offices (Scarborough Commons) 153 US Rt 1, Scarborough Doggie Days of August!
See flyer: 7450.Dog_Mixer 8-11.pdf (Thanks to http://time4printing.com/)
It was a fun night with a theme of "Doggie Days of August". We had 3 unique dog care businesses on display: Bark Academy, Jerry's Do It Yourself Dogwash, Sooper Dogs, and of course the Animal Refuge League! They answered all your pet care questions! Maine Indoor Karting & Time4Printing gave short presentations on their businesses. If you would like to present your business at future mixers please let me know. Great food by CVC Catering Group, good fellowship, cash bar, etc... 50/50 Raffle benefited the Animal Refuge League (www.arlgp.org).
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Beach Party Mixer on July 15th - HUGE SUCCESS !!
PICTURES: share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0SbOGzZu1Ysk2 (Pictures by Kelly Mank, Time 4 Printing)
Testimonials - Video Link: http://successfulthinkersmeetup.com/cs/media/p/998.aspx
It was an awesome night! Yes, we did have a traffic challege getting there. The 200+ that did make it had some great networking & met incredible people!
A very Special Thanks for July 15th to: The Landing at Pine Point, CVC Catering Group, DJ Erich Kruger, Abracadabra Productions, Ginger Leigh Smith, Lynnelle Wilson, Digital Video Magic, Time4Printing, The Singleton Company, Coffee News Advertisers, and our registration crew! Jim Bellacera, President of Successful Thinkers, Inc. was our special speaker. Several of us had breakfast with him Thursday morning which was anothing great experience!
Jeff Ball, Host 450-8270, JeffBall@CoastalCoffeeNews.cn
Comments on Maine Successful Thinkers:
"I have been to many different kinds of networking events in the past year, but Successful Thinkers events are by far the most memorable and effective. The changing locations and different faces and activities at each event are a true testament to the broad appeal a networking group like this can have. Attending these gatherings is an integral part of my own businesses growth plan." Greg Daly, Brand Royal
"Since Coffee News started working with Maine Successful Thinkers we have noticed a big difference in retention of our advertisers. They realize the value in having a table or booth at many of the Successful Thinkers Meet-ups to make them stand out. By having the public invited to the Meet-up the advertisers have been able to make the needed connections." Carl Loomis, www.CoastalCoffeeNews.cn
"I must tell you that I have been attending events in the Portland area for years and from a networking perspective, I found this Successful Thinkers event to be top notch. It is truly a networking event. Job well done!" Amy Keating, Harborview Investments
“Maine Successful Thinkers has introduced me to a wide and fresh market. The innovation of social networking mixed with online networking is fantastic. I have personally gotten a lot of business from the monthly meetings and hope to see Successful Thinkers grow as a social networking monthly opportunity" Kelly Mank, Time4Printing
"Networking does work! Especially when done through an energetic group like Successful Thinkers. Instead of the typical meet and greet, Successful Thinkers motivates people to get to know one another. The atmosphere is always fun. I always meet someone new. It's great value for your time. Can't wait until the next one!" Paula Mahony, Words@Work!
"I love the way the Successful Thinkers events really mix things up. It's not your average networking event. People are encouraged, and at times, coerced to talk to people they don't know and make new connections, and the locations are always creative and interesting. I'm always anxious to see what the next one is going to be all about." Andrea Parker, Mainebiz
Maine Successful Thinkers has changed my slightly jaded view of networking events. At Successful Thinkers events you really do meet new business people and business deals really do happen. Mark Bushey, IndustrialParkOnline.com, Inc.
"I was impressed by the size of the crowds at Successful Thinkers Mixers. The format is unique in that there is less structure. There may be some brief professional tips and a prompt to meet new people - otherwise, you are free to mingle. It is nice that there is no fee and no commitment to attend. It is simply a great opportunity to get out and make new connections." Vanessa Pike, Turner Barker Insurance
