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TRANSFORM STAGE FRIGHT INTO AUTHENTIC PRESENCE

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

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Public Speaking Course: Transform Stage Fright into Authentic Presence

Transform Stage Fright Into Authentic Presence
Be at ease in front of others for public speaking, presentation and speaking in groups and meetings. This six-week program works with professionals who are struggling with communication and who may be uncomfortable speaking in groups. It transforms the way you express who you are so you feel confident to share your ideas, insights and expertise. In this program you learn how to release the tension of being the center of attention and establish comfort in your skin in front of others. You will increase your presence and ability to be in the moment. And you will learn to connect genuinely so you can receive and hold the center of attention with greater comfort. Created by Sandra Zimmer and a part of the Zimmer Method for Authentic Communication, this program has worked for thousands of people for over 18 years.

TRANSFORM STAGE FRIGHT INTO AUTHENTIC PRESENCE starts:
Monday November 10, 2008 7-9:30pm 6-week class!
Deposit only: $100.00 Full Tuition: $595.00
www.self-expression.com

See our website for class descriptions, client comments and more information!

Please Call 281-293-7070

Tori Amos Commends Houston Indie Recording Artist

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Tori Amos Commends Houston Indie Recording Artist for Benefiting Abuse Victims HOUSTON, TX - October 22, 2008 - Jennifer Grassman, Houston recording artist, was recently commended by multi-platinum recording artist Tori Amos for her work organizing the city’s first benefit concert for The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN). I commend Jennifer on the great work she is doing to help victims of sexual assault, says Tori Amos, recording artist and founder of RAINN, speaking of Grassman’s passion to assist those affected by this violent crime, especially young adults. The fundraising concert, called RAINN Over Houston, will take place in Houston in June of 2009, almost exactly 15 years after Amos co-founded RAINN in June of 1994. Grassman, a resident of Spring and child abuse survivor, is hosting RAINN Over Houston in order to raise donations to help abuse victims and to educate the public on how to reduce their risk of assault. Tori Amos has long been an inspiration...

Professional Baristas Gathering in Austin for Specialty Coffee Association of America Competitions

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Cuvée Coffee hosting two regional quarterfinals at the Radisson Town Lake October 14, 2008 (HOUSTON, TX)…More than 100 coffee professionals representing seven states are converging on Austin October 31 through November 2 at the Radisson Town Lake in an effort to win a regional title of South Central or Southwest Regional Barista Champion, which guarantees them a semifinal spot in the United States Barista Championship. The winners of the Austin competitions will travel to Portland, Oregon in March 2009 to vie for a chance to participate in the World Barista Championship in Atlanta, Georgia in May 2009. The competition rewards demonstrated excellence in the art and skill of preparing and serving espresso. Entrants must make 12 beverages, including four espressos, four cappuccinos and four original signature drinks of their own creation within 15 minutes in front of a panel of accomplished industry judges. Competitors are judged on taste, beverage presentation,...

As Economic Crisis Worsens, Community Bankers Offer Lessons in Managing Credit

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON – Oct. 15, 2008 – With the nation’s economic crisis looming larger by the day, a group of influential community bankers will volunteer their time Thursday to talk with teens about using and managing credit wisely. This is the most troubled market the country has seen since the Great Depression, says Julie Cripe, president and CEO of OMNIBANK, N.A. and a member of the American Bankers Association. Now more than ever financial and credit education is essential for young people and adults alike. Cripe and other community bankers from Houston and across the country will mark the sixth annual Get Smart About Credit Day by teaching young people about account management, credit reports, identity theft and more. The Oct. 16 event is sponsored by the ABA Education Foundation. An official with OMNIBANK will be teaching a credit class from 1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursday at Westside High School, 14201 Briar Forest. Since 2003, more than 315,000 young adults have learned helpful...

Public Speaking- Transform Stage Fright Into Natural Presence Weekend Workshop:

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Public Speaking- Transform Stage Fright Into Natural Presence Weekend Workshop:

In Transform Stage Fright Into Natural Presence, you are given the support you need to express yourself comfortably, confidently and passionately in front of a group. Our step-by-step program is taught in a nurturing atmosphere so you can relax and open up to speaking from your best and most brilliant self. You will discover a natural style of speaking that allows you to be who you are rather than who you think you should be.

This introductory course is a step-by-step process to relax and be real when you are the center of attention. In a non-critical and emotionally supportive atmosphere, learn to transform your inner tensions, feel comfortable in your skin, develop a relaxed presence and make a genuine connection while holding other's attention. This process helps you open up to sharing your authentic self in groups, performances, meetings and while speaking in public.

TRANSFORM STAGE FRIGHT INTO NATURAL PRESENCE- WEEKEND WORKSHOP starts:
Friday October 17, 2008 7:00PM-10:00PM
Saturday October 18, 2008 9:00AM-5:00PM
Full Tuition: $395.00
www.self-expression.com

See our website for class descriptions, client comments and more information!

Please Call 281-293-7070

TELLING YOUR STORIES & SHARING YOUR WISDOM

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT

TELLING YOUR STORIES & SHARING YOUR WISDOM

Learn to think on your feet and let your stories and insights flow in the moment. By simply sharing the stories and experiences you know so well, you will be surprised at your natural ability to create connection and captivate listeners. By the end of this course, you will have developed your own unique style of speaking!

Course start date: Tuesday November 4, 2008
(6-Week Course)
7:00pm- 9:30pm every Monday
Deposit: $100.00
Full Amount Due: $595.00

Public Speaking Course: Transform Stage Fright into Natural Presence

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Check it out!

Public Speaking Course: Transform Stage Fright into Natural Presence

Transform Stage Fright Into Natural Presence
Be at ease in front of others for public speaking, presentation and speaking in groups and meetings. This six-week program works with professionals who are struggling with communication and who may be uncomfortable speaking in groups. It transforms the way you express who you are so you feel confident to share your ideas, insights and expertise. In this program you learn how to release the tension of being the center of attention and establish comfort in your skin in front of others. You will increase your presence and ability to be in the moment. And you will learn to connect genuinely so you can receive and hold the center of attention with greater comfort. Created by Sandra Zimmer and a part of the Zimmer Method for Authentic Communication, this program has worked for thousands of people for over 18 years.

TRANSFORM STAGE FRIGHT INTO NATURAL PRESENCE starts:
Monday November 3, 2008 7-9:30pm 6-week class!
Deposit only: $100.00 Full Tuition: $595.00
www.self-expression.com

See our website for class descriptions, client comments and more information!

Please Call 281-293-7070

Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund Seeks Aid in Viral Marketing Campaign

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Greater Houston Community Foundation Seeks Aid in Viral Marketing Campaign for Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund Foundation Urges Media, Businesses and Bloggers to Post Relief Fund Link On Websites to Encourage Donations HOUSTON (September 22, 2008) — The Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) is asking businesses, organizations, bloggers and members of the media to support the fundraising effort for Hurricane Ike victims by posting a Donate Now logo on their Web sites. The logo links directly to the Community Foundation’s Website (www.ghcf.org) where visitors can make an online credit card donation to the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund. We want to leverage the pervasive, no-cost nature of the Web to easily connect as many people as possible from around the country to donate to this important fund, said Steve Maislin, president of GHCF. There are a great number of people in the Gulf Coast region who need help quickly, so using viral marketing, we hope to raise as much money as we...

It's Back Houston Massage Envy Franchisees and Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announce 2nd Annual Massage for the Cure Day'

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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Advertising Executive of the Year

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Dear Fellow Only in Houston Members and Advertising Professionals, Here’s a quick, easy way to bring some much needed marketing and advertising recognition to Houston: Follow these simple online instructions and vote for our very own Alex López Negrete for HispanicAd.com’s Advertising Executive of the Year. Just click this link, VOTE FOR ALEX! - an email box will appear, hit send and you’ll bring this prestigious advertising award home for someone who has done so much for Houston advertising. Voting ends Friday, August 22. MORE ABOUT ALEX Since founding the agency in their Houston townhome in 1985, Alex and his wife Cathy have grown Lopez Negrete Communications to become the second largest independent Hispanic marketing agency in the country and the largest in Houston. That means some of the country’s most recognized brands have national advertising coming out of our city . . . Bank of America, Miller Lite, Reliant Energy, Sonic Drive-Ins, Tyson Foods, Visa USA and...

Public Speaking Course: Transform Stage Fright into Natural Presence

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:15:00 GMT

Transform Stage Fright Into Natural Presence
Be at ease in front of others for public speaking, presentation and speaking in groups and meetings. This six-week program works with professionals who are struggling with communication and who may be uncomfortable speaking in groups. It transforms the way you express who you are so you feel confident to share your ideas, insights and expertise. In this program you learn how to release the tension of being the center of attention and establish comfort in your skin in front of others. You will increase your presence and ability to be in the moment. And you will learn to connect genuinely so you can receive and hold the center of attention with greater comfort. Created by Sandra Zimmer and a part of the Zimmer Method for Authentic Communication, this program has worked for thousands of people for over 18 years.

TRANSFORM STAGE FRIGHT INTO NATURAL PRESENCE starts:
Tuesday September 9, 2008 7-9:30pm 6-week class!
Deposit only: $100.00 Full Tuition: $595.00
www.self-expression.com

See our website for class descriptions, client comments and more information!

Please Call 281-293-7070

Public Speaking- Transform Stage Fright Into Natural Presence Weekend Workshop:

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:15:00 GMT

In Transform Stage Fright Into Natural Presence, you are given the support you need to express yourself comfortably, confidently and passionately in front of a group. Our step-by-step program is taught in a nurturing atmosphere so you can relax and open up to speaking from your best and most brilliant self. You will discover a natural style of speaking that allows you to be who you are rather than who you think you should be.

This introductory course is a step-by-step process to relax and be real when you are the center of attention. In a non-critical and emotionally supportive atmosphere, learn to transform your inner tensions, feel comfortable in your skin, develop a relaxed presence and make a genuine connection while holding other's attention. This process helps you open up to sharing your authentic self in groups, performances, meetings and while speaking in public.

TRANSFORM STAGE FRIGHT INTO NATURAL PRESENCE- WEEKEND WORKSHOP starts:
Friday October 10, 2008 7:00PM-10:00PM
Saturday October 11, 2008 9:00AM-5:00PM
Full Tuition: $395.00
www.self-expression.com

See our website for class descriptions, client comments and more information!

Please Call 281-293-7070

TELLING YOUR STORIES & SHARING YOUR WISDOM

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:15:00 GMT

Learn to think on your feet and let your stories and insights flow in the moment. By simply sharing the stories and experiences you know so well, you will be surprised at your natural ability to create connection and captivate listeners. By the end of this course, you will have developed your own unique style of speaking!

Course start date: August 25, 2008
(6-Week Course)
7:00pm- 9:30pm every Monday
Deposit: $100.00
Full Amount Due: $595.00

Houston Financial Services Marketing Firm Rebrands, Renames, Launches New Web Site: Ann Lee & Associates Becomes The Lee Group

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Lee Group’s niche: Positioning community banks to compete aggressively with regional and national banks HOUSTON, TX (August 7, 2008) – A Houston-based firm that provides strategic marketing and advertising services to hundreds of community banks and credit unions nationwide has a new face and a new name. Today, the company formerly known as Ann Lee & Associates has rebranded as The Lee Group. The new company website is www.theleegroup.us.com. In the beginning, it was just me, said Ann Lee, president and CEO. Our new name, The Lee Group, better reflects the strong team we have become. Lee started her business nearly 30 years ago out of her Beaumont home. The company relocated to Houston seven years ago and still maintains a Beaumont office. The Lee Group creates branding, advertising, and marketing campaigns for more than 900 community banks and credit unions in 49 states, including Broadway Bank in San Antonio, Community Bank of Texas, First Victoria, 1st Bank Oklahoma...

Public Speaking- Transform Stage Fright Into Natural Presence Weekend Workshop:

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

In Transform Stage Fright Into Natural Presence, you are given the support you need to express yourself comfortably, confidently and passionately in front of a group. Our step-by-step program is taught in a nurturing atmosphere so you can relax and open up to speaking from your best and most brilliant self. You will discover a natural style of speaking that allows you to be who you are rather than who you think you should be.

This introductory course is a step-by-step process to relax and be real when you are the center of attention. In a non-critical and emotionally supportive atmosphere, learn to transform your inner tensions, feel comfortable in your skin, develop a relaxed presence and make a genuine connection while holding other's attention. This process helps you open up to sharing your authentic self in groups, performances, meetings and while speaking in public.

TRANSFORM STAGE FRIGHT INTO NATURAL PRESENCE- WEEKEND WORKSHOP starts:
Friday August 08, 2008 7:00PM-10:00PM
Saturday August 09, 2008 9:00AM-5:00PM
Full Tuition: $425.00
www.self-expression.com

See our website for class descriptions, client comments and more information!

Please Call 281-293-7070

Public Speaking Course: Transform Stage Fright into Natural Presence

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Check it out!

Public Speaking Course: Transform Stage Fright into Natural Presence

Transform Stage Fright Into Natural Presence
Be at ease in front of others for public speaking, presentation and speaking in groups and meetings. This six-week program works with professionals who are struggling with communication and who may be uncomfortable speaking in groups. It transforms the way you express who you are so you feel confident to share your ideas, insights and expertise. In this program you learn how to release the tension of being the center of attention and establish comfort in your skin in front of others. You will increase your presence and ability to be in the moment. And you will learn to connect genuinely so you can receive and hold the center of attention with greater comfort. Created by Sandra Zimmer and a part of the Zimmer Method for Authentic Communication, this program has worked for thousands of people for over 18 years.

TRANSFORM STAGE FRIGHT INTO NATURAL PRESENCE starts:
Tuesday September 9, 2008 7-9:30pm 6-week class!
Deposit only: $100.00 Full Tuition: $595.00
www.self-expression.com

See our website for class descriptions, client comments and more information!

Please Call 281-293-7070

Cindi Davis Andress Promoted to VP of Operations at Pastorini-Bosby Talent

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Pastorini-Bosby is thrilled to announce the promotion of Cindi Davis Andress to Vice President of Operations. She will now be a part of the management team at PB. "We have watched Cindi grow from the day she started with us. Now an agent with us for just over 10 years, she came to us a young college student filled with enthusiasm, passion for the industry and a great vision for the continued growth of Pastorini-Bosby." CIndi will continue as an agent while taking a more active role in the long range planning for the agency.

The Method Agency, L.L.C. Refines Direction and Launches with New Name, Nteractive Marketing

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TX, (July 22, 2008) – Upon refining its offerings to focus on specialized web marketing services and solutions, The Method Agency announced today that it has changed its brand name to Nteractive Marketing. The new name is intended to align with the company’s revised business strategy, focusing on web marketing, strategy, analytics, testing, and design solutions.

“With Internet advertising revenues reaching record highs of over $21 billion in 2007, it’s obvious that the web is the place savvy business owners and marketers should concentrate their efforts,” states CEO Mary Frances Blatchley. ”And, being such a new company, we felt now was the optimal time to refine our brand image, reflecting the newly focused direction we are taking the company.”

Based in Houston, Texas, Nteractive Marketing is an Internet marketing firm that builds dynamic websites designed to influence new customer acquisition, drive sales, and support communications with existing clients. Through search engine optimization, pay-per-click, and social media marketing, the company drives traffic to customer websites where they measure, test, and refine marketing efforts for maximum effectiveness.
This new name reflects the company’s commitment to providing expert solutions not typically found at traditional web design or advertising agencies. “To augment the services we have provided in the past, we are adding some very powerful services including Internet market research, testing, and analysis as well as an exciting new e-commerce platform to our offerings,” states CTO Greg Thibodeaux. “This is definitely an great time for people interested in using the Internet to bring exceptional results to their business, and we are thrilled to be part of that opportunity.”

About Nteractive Marketing
Nteractive Marketing’s mission is to create lasting relationships and partner with its clients by understanding their needs and goals, and by providing education, products, and services that produce quantifiable value and lasting results for their business. For more information, contact Greg Thibodeaux at 713-574-1332.

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American Travel Sampler survey asks: Did you travel as a child?

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON — The publishers of AmericanTravelSampler.com want to hear Americans' views on the importance of family vacation trips to U.S. destinations. A link to a short, anonymous, 7-question survey will be available on the site through September 1, 2008. The survey results will be used to determine the direction of a proposed scholarship program to help American families with children pay for vacation trips they might otherwise not be able to afford. Launched in June 2006 by Houston writer Susan Burnell and husband Bob Burnell, American Travel Sampler is a free, easy-to-use resource for finding patriotic, historic and family-friendly destinations and events throughout the United States. The site offers links to all 50 states’ official tourism Web sites, national and state parks, presidential libraries, museums, campgrounds, RV parks, events calendars and other travel resources. The site's publishers recall the lasting impressions childhood trips with their families made. My...

808 Inc. Campaign Selected to Promote Houston's Advertising, Marketing and Communications Industry

noemail@onlyinhouston.org — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:00:00 GMT

808 Inc. Campaign Selected to Promote Houston’s Advertising, Marketing and Communications Industry - Campaign will be produced with local resources and launch in coming months - June 10, 2008 (HOUSTON)…Houston creative and production studio 808 inc. edged out three other groups that submitted advertising campaigns as part of a competition sponsored by Only in Houston to showcase the local communications industry among businesses that send their advertising and marketing dollars to other markets. A panel of accomplished communications industry judges evaluated campaigns submitted by some of Houston’s top agency and design teams, including 808 inc., Lopez Negrete, Acumen Design, and Dog House Creative, who all responded to the call for entries and to the opportunity to help promote Houston’s creative community. This contest resulted in an incredible portfolio of work produced by some of Houston’s top creative talent, said Ann Iverson, chairwoman of the Only in Houston Board...