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Free Blue Ocean Strategy webinar designed to help businesses grow during recession

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:22:58 +0000

CHICAGO, Ill. — A webinar introducing businesses to Blue Ocean Stratgey (BOS) and its techniques for growing companies during a recession will be held tomorrow (July 14) at 11:00a EST. The webinar explains how to apply Blue Ocean basics to combat problems like decreased demand, increased costs and customer price sensitivity. It will also cover strategies for increasing the value of products and service offerings.

There is no fee to attend this event, but capacity is limited and registration is required. Register online at http://www.watersideconsulting.net/webinarregistration.html.

Waterside Consulting Lead Strategist, Mike Bolden hold a BS degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from The University of Chicago.

The webinar is hosted by Waterside Consulting and lead by Senior Principal, Carrie Halle and Lead Strategist, Michael Bolden. They will introduce listeners to Blue Ocean Strategy, expand the knowledge of those familiar with BOS, and explore new concepts in BOS 2.0.

Blue Ocean Strategy 2.0 is propriety to Waterside, and focuses on specific aspects of the Strategy Canvas and its Value Curves.

“We are currently in a serious economic slowdown which threatens the very existence of many businesses both in the U.S. and internationally. Most businesses are hurting and are watching their bottom lines shrink. Costs to make a product or provide a service are rising while customers and clients are spending less,” explains Mike Bolden, Lead Strategist at Waterside Consulting. “Blue Ocean Strategy helps companies differentiate their products or services in the marketplace to maintain or increase profitability.”

To register for the webinar, go to:
http://www.watersideconsulting.net/webinarregistration.html

For more information on Waterside Consulting and Blue Ocean Strategy 2.0, see their website at http://www.watersideconsulting.net

Free workshop targets laid-off workers in Greater Lafayette

admin — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:27:35 +0000

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Purdue College of Technology at Lafayette is holding a workshop May 16 to provide job search, financial and educational resources for those in the community who have recently lost their jobs.

Reach New Heights will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive Training and Reception Center, 5500 Indiana 38 E. in Lafayette.

Representatives from WorkOne will discuss how and where to search for a job, and experts will present information about how to prepare resumes and cover letters, as well as how to prepare for a job interview. In addition, Industrial Federal Credit Union representatives will discuss how to pay bills during a downtime and how to budget and save money.

Purdue representatives also will offer information and answer questions. The College of Technology at Lafayette will have staff on hand to discuss the programs offered and how to enroll in classes. Financial aid representatives will be available to answer questions about how to afford higher education, how to apply for financial aid and how to receive scholarships. In addition, a student panel from the college will offer information and answer questions from those considering taking courses at the Lafayette location.

The College of Technology at Lafayette, located at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, offers certificate programs, associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees in industrial technology and organizational leadership and supervision. Courses are offered days and evenings and via distance learning.

For additional information, contact the College of Technology at Lafayette at 765-494-6886, techlafayette@purdue.edu, or go online to http://www.tech.purdue.edu/lafayette/

PEFCU to host Identity Theft seminar, Sept 9

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:26:19 +0000

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. –– Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) invites the Greater Lafayette community to attend a no-cost seminar called “Identity Theft. Who’s got your number?” at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, September 9, at the PEFCU Financial Mall located at 1551 Win Hentschel Blvd. in West Lafayette.

One in five consumers fall victim to some kind of identity theft each year. The results can be devastating: damage to one’s credit report, average monetary losses of $1,200 or more, and nearly 30 hours of personal time spent to resolve the issue. Attend this seminar and learn ways to fight fraud from local experts who work in PEFCU’s Risk Department.

Tips will be provided on the following:

How to protect yourself from identity theft
How to identify fraud scams
What to do if you are a fraud victim

This is a no-cost seminar and is open to the public. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Seats are limited. Reserve your spot by Friday, September 5, by calling 765.497.7455, emailing rsvp@purdueefcu.com, or registering at www.purdueefcu.com under “Events Calendar”.

Founded on the Purdue University campus in 1969, Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) boasts assets exceeding $500 million and serves more than 56,000 members nationwide.

IT Networks and Security to present ‘Router Administration’

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:37:00 +0000

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — IT Networks and Security will host the presentation “Router Administration” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (June 17) in Room 214B, Stewart Center at the Purdue University West Lafayette campus.

Brad Devine, senior network engineer for ITNS, will lead the presentation.

The presentation will focus on the different types of network devices and how they’re administered; what can happen when a network device is compromised; measures that can be taken to prevent problems; and the evolution of network devices, physical security, and AUX ports/virtual terminals.

No registration is required to attend. For further information, contact Cherry Delaney at 49-61288 or cdelaney@purdue.edu

IT Networks and Security to present ‘Router Administration’

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:37:00 +0000

Brad Devine, senior network engineer for ITNS, will lead the presentation.

No registration is required to attend. For further information, contact Cherry Delaney at 49-61288 or cdelaney@purdue.edu

PEFCU offers Elder Care seminar, May 22

admin — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:22:54 +0000

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. –– PEFCU Trust and Financial Center, located at Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union, is offering a no-cost, no-obligation “Elder Care” seminar at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 22, at the Lafayette Country Club located at 1500 South 9th St., in Lafayette, Indiana.

The seminar is designed to answer questions for those who are retired, planning retirement, or helping a retired parent. The presenter is local expert Jay Seeger, attorney for Seeger, Hodson & Forbes.

Attendees will learn:

Asset Protection Planning
POAs, Living Wills and Living Trusts
Long-Term Care Insurance Options
Estate Planning, including Wills and Trusts

This is a no-cost, no obligation seminar and is open to the public. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Seats are limited. Reserve seats by Tuesday, May 20, by calling 765.497.8847, e-mailing kay.thompson@cunamutual.com, or registering at www.purdueefcu.com under “Events Calendar”.

Founded on the Purdue University campus in 1969, Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) boasts assets exceeding $475 million and serves more than 56,000 members nationwide. The credit union is driven by superior member service and is dedicated to serving the Greater Lafayette community.

SBA presents Doing Business with the Federal Government seminar, April 29

admin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:03:40 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is presenting small business informational seminars. The next SBA Seminar, Doing Business with the Federal Government, will be offered on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. The seminar will be conducted from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT at the SBA Indiana District Office, 8500 Keystone Crossing, Suite 400, Indianapolis.

Attendees will learn:

Where to find contracting opportunities;
How to register your business to sell to the government;
How to market your products and services;
Why you may need to obtain a surety bond and how.

Reservations are required as seating is limited. There is no cost for attending this SBA seminar on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Small Business Administration Indiana District Office.

For more information or to reserve your space, contact Mike Hasler at (317) 226-7272 x113 or michael.hasler@sba.gov.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is an agency of the Federal government.

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