Charity Run/Walk, Sun. Apr. 10th in Long Beach
Dear Fellow Le Tip Members: A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I was chairman of a charity run/walk which will take place on Sunday, April 10th in Long Beach. I mentioned this for a couple of reasons: (1) I know there are runners in our group who may want to participate (note: walkers…
Read MoreThanks for coming to the Open Interactive Open House!
A hearty “Thank You!” to everyone who came out to the Open Interactive Open House! We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves and maybe even learned a little bit about our newly minted partnership and what it could mean to helping your business succeed on the internet. If you stayed until the end you’ll know that…
Read MoreComputer Repair Orange County – Marc Winger of Zephyr Networks
Marc Winger, our Computer Repair expert serving all of Orange County, California, told us about the the evolution of his new team at Zephyr Networks. He focused on their continuing education and the teaching technique known as “shadowing” in which new computer repair techs are assigned to follow, watch, learn and then demonstrate their own…
Read MoreGift Baskets Orange County – Cheri Boone of GrandGourmet.com
Cheri Boone, our Gift Baskets expert serving all of Orange County, California, is also an avid scuba diver. She started diving in Monterrey, California where the water is quite cold. She now prefers to dive in the Caribbean in locations like the Bahamas and Belize. She has also dived in Soccoro, Mexico, Hawaii and Micronesia.…
Read MoreAdvertising Specialties – Kathy Ahluwahlia of BeachTrend.com
Kathy Ahluwahlia, our advertising specialties expert serving all of Orange County, was born in Santa Monica, California. She likes to travel as much as her schedule permits. She has a history in jewelry store management and even managed a Woolworth’s store in New Orleans. Kathy’s expertise is in advertising specialties, one of the most cost…
Read MoreOnline Marketing Orange County – Sean Sloan of Open Interactive
Sean told us about the tools that he uses to help local companies succeed online. They were the following: Google Analytics: this gets installed in to every new site that Open Interactive builds. It allows for the gathering for analysis of search data. By analyzing the results Open Interactive can then advise online marketing strategies…
Read MoreCarpet Cleaning Orange County – Pat’s Custom Carpet Care
Pat Roque of Pat’s Custom Carpet Cleaning explained to us the differences between most carpet cleaners and his super-powerful truck mounted system. Pat has hot rodded the Nissan engine on his carpet cleaner to have 10 times the suction and with water temperatures up to 210 degrees his carpet cleaning system emulsifies the dirt and…
Read MoreWhole Food Nutrition – Sally Chiappone of Juice Plus+
Sally Chiappone, our Health & Nutrition expert, told us about the upcoming NSA conference in Long Beach and the special keynote Presenter, a gentleman by the name of Dave O’Brien who is a “super-marathoner”. He has run 150 mile long super-marathons in all the major deserts of the world: Antartica, the Gobi, Africa and the…
Read MoreThe Journey to a Healthy Existence Featuring David Phillips, M.D.
Sally Chiappone of Juice Plus+ invites you all to attend a talk being given by Dr. David Phillips about the preventative health benefits of the Juice Plus+ line of whole food nutrition.
Read MoreWelcome Family Law Attorney Tim Stuart!
Everyone please welcome our newest Business Growth Innovators member, Family Law Attorney Tim Stuart! Even in these tough times the Business Growth Innovators family continues to grow and prosper, let’s make Tim, our newest member, feel welcome.
Read MoreOpen House: Wed. Feb. 23rd at 6 PM – Open Interactive (formerly Sean Sloan Productions)
We will be hosting an open house for our newly merged companies operating under the Open Interactive banner going forward! Join us to celebrate the unveiling with a newly updated facility to go along with the new company name and direction! When: Wednesday, February 23rd at 6 PM Where: Open Interactive 1922 Placentia Ave. Unit…
Read MoreThanks for coming out to Dave’s Flowers!
Mike McGowan showed us a new level of Business Growth Innovators hospitality! His business, Dave’s Flowers, looked great with a candlelit ambience welcoming visitors in the front door and, surprise, beautiful flowers everywhere! The food was “off the hook”, as the kids say with chicken wings, lasagna, salad, pizza AND sandwiches, a true feast! Everyone…
Read MoreDentist Huntington Beach – Dr. Mark Yamamoto
Dr. Mark Yamamoto was on hand to discuss the latest innovations in dentistry, a profession that he has practiced for over 40 years. He related to us that while dental implants have been the most important technological advance in dentistry new products continue to be introduced. He told us about the new E-Max crowns that…
Read MoreOpen House: Dave’s Flowers – Wed. Jan. 26th at 6 PM
A New Year and a new Open House! Come on down and check out Orange County’s #1 florist! See the difference that years of design experience and only the freshest flowers can make the next time YOU send a gift bouquet. Snacks and refreshments will be served! When: Wed. Jan. 26th, 2011 at 6 PM…
Read MoreWhole Food Nutrition – Sally Chiappone of Juice Plus
Sally Chiappone, our Whole Food Nutrition expert, has lived in California since 1981. Her brother is part of a 5-man equestrian team that participates in the Tournament of Roses Parade each year. Sally shares her wealth, which is her health. A very young 66 years of age she just recently had a birthday. She and…
Read MorePanasonic Phone Systems Orange County – Dennis Jenkins of DennisJenkinsCo.com
Dennis Jenkins, one of the founders of our Business Growth Innovators group, spoke today about his new web site featuring the latest in telephone technology. Dennis is focused on the value that the Panasonic Telephone Systems can bring to a small business in terms of allowing them to increase the number of lines they have…
Read MoreShipping Huntington Beach – Jim Duncan of AIM Mail Center
Jim Duncan of AIM Mail Center at the corner of Atlanta and Magnolia in Huntington Beach told us to watch out for what sounds like a “deal” when it comes to those “flat rate” boxes from the United States Post Office. Apparently the rate at which you are charged is equivalent to shipping a 7…
Read MoreEngagement Rings Orange County – Glenn Ballard of Ballard & Ballard Jewelers in Fountain Valley, CA
Glenn Ballard lead of his talk by saying “We are in the people business, not the jewelry business”. He stressed the idea of the outstanding service offered by Ballard & Ballard Jewelers as the thing that kept family’s coming back generation after generation. Glenn is joined in this multi-generation family-owned business by his brother Guy…
Read MoreBallard & Ballard Mentioned in the Fountain Valley Patch!
Ballard & Ballard Jewelers are in the news again! Glenn Ballard was recently quoted in an article about last minute Christmas gifts in the Fountain Valley Patch. Here is what he said: It’s hard to think of holiday gifts without considering your jewelry options. “The classics remain popular,” said Glenn Ballard, owner of Ballard &…
Read MoreHoliday Party 2010 Thank You and Photos!
A special “Thank You!” for Eric Evans who put together a great Holiday Party for us this year! Way to go, Eric! Thank yous also go out to everyone who made the effort to come out and have a good time, who contributed the MOST GENEROUS line up of raffle gifts ever, who dined and…
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