Conference to Celebrate Small Business with 'Mind Capture' author Tony Rubleski, Attraction Hero Terry Bean

Best-selling author Tony Rubleski headlines a full day of exciting presentations, networking and education during the Strategic Small Business Initiative (SSBI) Celebrate Small Business - The Year of Growth, held May 19, 2010 at the Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS®, 5830 Venture Park Drive in Kalamazoo.

As a 12-year member of Toastmaster's International, Tony Rubleski has presented hundreds of programs on marketing trends, sales strategies, and customer service related topics in the age of "Advertising Deficit Disorder". His unique and engaging presentation style has drawn rave reviews from audiences at state and national associations, chambers of commerce and business groups. This event will help kick off his third book; his 2008 release Mind Capture: How You Can Stand Out In The Age of Advertising Deficit Disorder is an Amazon.com #1 Best-seller.

The exciting list of presentations includes Social Media 101 with Terry Bean, Creator/Chairman at motorcityconnect.com, Attraction Hero at Curve Detroit and Chief Networking Officer at Networked. Since 1996, he has started numerous face to face and virtual networking groups. He is currently the 9th most connected LinkedIn member in Detroit and has consulted with the Relationship Networking Industry Association to set standards and metrics.

Additional break-out sessions are being led by Nancy Diamond, Dave Kersjes, Pam Carls, Kelly Duggan, sharing their expertise in the areas of entrepreneurship, networking and organization. Mary Jane Mapes will also be speaking in the final event of the day on “Now that you’ve got your foot in the door, what’s next?”. The meeting will close with a reception and networking hour.

"We put together a group of presenters who will make this a uniquely valuable event for owners of new and emerging Michigan companies," said Nancy Sherman, owner of SSBI and conference organizer. "This conference will also give participants a chance to see what SSBI can do for them. Our goal is to combine education, peer support and fun, with the goal of business growth and success."

Plenty of free parking is available at the conference site, which is conveniently located off M-131 and I-94. Cost of the event includes lunch, networking and all presentations. Early Bird registration, which closes April 30th is $50. After May 1, registration is $75. Vendor spaces are available. SSBI is also offering special packages that combine membership and registration or vendor space.

For more information or to register, visit thessbi.com or call Nancy Sherman at 269-488-8904.