Sour Patch Million Dollar Challenge

Enter Sour Patch Million Dollar Challenge ( Oct-14 )

To join follow the instructions to complete and submit the entry form to be part of this Sweepstakes.


Grand Prize: (1 winner) coach class air transportation for winner and three (3) guests from a major U.S. gateway airport nearest winner’s residence to New York City, three (3) days and two (2) nights standard hotel accommodations (one room, double occupancy), $1,000 for winner only and ground transportation to/from airport and hotel.



On November 12, 2011, the winner will determine the winning prize by selecting one (1) game piece from a pool of 100 game pieces at Dave & Buster’s in NYC. 99 game pieces will consist of a $10,000 Prize and one (1) game piece will consist of a $1,000,000 Prize.

Instant Win Game Prizes

First Prize: (10 winners) One (1) Alienware M11x Laptop. (ARV $599)

Second Prize: (40 winners) One (1) 32” Class Sharp AQUOS LCD HDTV (Model LC-32D59U). (ARV $399.99)

Third Prize: (50 winners) A GameStop $300 Gift Card.

Fourth Prize: (100 winners) One (1) Logitech Z506 Surround Sound Speakers (Model Z506). (ARV $99.99)

Fifth Prize: (1,000 winners) A GameStop $25 Gift Card.

Sixth Prize: (1,500 winners) One (1) Sour Patch Kids T-Shirt.
Seventh Prize: (9,500 winners) One (1) coupon redeemable for an 8 oz. or smaller bag of any Sour Patch product.

Note: For more information visit the Official Rules.
Sponsored by Kraft Foods Global, Inc.

The Price is Right...'Wants You'

The Price is Right TV game show is looking for military members and their families. 

The show will tape a special military families episode May 2, with a scheduled air date of May 20, which coincides with Armed Forces Week.  The show is open to all military family members 18+. This applies to husbands, wives, children, etc. 

Timeline for May 2:

0830: contestant processing at CBS studios begins
1015-1130: on-site lunch provided
1220: filming begins
1340: filming wraps

There are more details so contact us if you are interested.  If you know a military member or veteran that might be interested, send them our way.

Sweepstakes for The Green Hornet Premiere

Prize: (1 winner) a trip for two to Los Angeles, CA to attend the “Green Hornet” premiere currently scheduled to take place on or around the week of January 10, 2011. The trip will include: (i) roundtrip coach class air transportation for the Grand Prize Winner and Guest which shall originate from an airport of MTVN’s choice nearest Grand Prize Winner’s residence to Los Angeles, California; (ii) choice of either (y) round trip ground transportation for Grand Prize Winner and Guest (to be taken together) between airport and hotel in Los Angeles, California or (z) car rental for three (3) days in Los Angeles, CA; (iii) two (2) nights hotel accommodations in Los Angeles, California for Grand Prize Winner and Guest based on double occupancy (meals, telephone calls and other incidentals and costs are not included); (iv) tickets for the Grand Prize Winner and Guest to attend the Event. (ARV $3,500)

Open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Void in Alaska and Hawaii.

Winner selection will be conducted by random drawing from all eligible entries on or about December 29, 2010.

We'll be there so come meet us.

For more information visit the Official Rules. Sponsored by MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc.

Creating Competitive Culture (C3) Conference

Inc., the magazine for growing companies, has partnered with Winning Workplaces to discover and recognize private companies with exemplary workplaces that motivate, engage, and reward employees. Honorees will appear in the June 2010 issue of Inc., and the achievement of these companies will be commemorated at the 2010 Inc. and Winning Workplaces Conference on Creating Competitive Cultures (C3).

The event begins October 27 with pre-conference workshops that delve deeper into one of three workplace topics before a welcome reception in the evening. The next morning opens on the main stage with a presentation revealing the tangible tools for creating competitive cultures before the day culminates with an awards dinner recognizing this year's honorees. The final day of the conference will offer more main stage presentations and more intimate sessions with opportunities for greater networking and education.

At C3, you'll learn about innovative approaches from award-winning companies and extraordinary entrepreneurs, the inspirational tools and processes they deploy to build teams and workplace environments that have a lasting impact on financial results and personal satisfaction. Creating Competitive Cultures presents the newest leadership strategies for developing the best possible company culture, one that results in a loyal, motivated, inspired, and focused team.

Conference Program
The conference runs from Wednesday, October 27, 2010, through Friday, October 29, 2010.

Features:

• Keynote presentations by founders of prominent entrepreneurial companies and business celebrities
• Breakout sessions organized by themes and audience that provide networking and learning opportunities among business leaders
  

Visit the AGENDA page for more details.

Price: Early Bird Rate: $595 (expires 8/31) Conference Rate: $895

Where
All conference events will take place at the Denver Marriott City Center
1701 California Street
Denver, Colorado 80202

Retention Marketing Presentation for Small Business Administration

Retention Marketing - Your Current Customer is Worth More Than You May Think!
Location, Dates & Times:
9:00 AM until 12:00 PM August 26, Wednesday SCORE Entrepreneur Center Directions


Companies often forget about a valuable resource -- their current customers. Focusing on getting new customers can be hurting your business more than you think. On average, it costs five times more to get a new customer than to keep a current customer happy and keep them buying from you. Did you know that just one dissatisfied customer will tell nine other potential customers? We'll explore and develop customer retention strategies that will help you grow your business from within and the workshop will uncover:

• Competitive advantages created by customer centric organizations


• "Customer Centric" vs. "Customer Service


• "Defining and measuring customer loyalty


• Building customer centric action plans


• Employee behaviors for improved customer loyalty


• Value of complaints


• Lifetime value of a customer


• Costs associated with the loss of customers


• Value and ROI from customer loyalty
  

Registration fee:$49 Pre-Paid / $59 On-Site

Featuring:
Emilio Vargas II is co-founder and President of Marketing Excellence Incorporated. In addition to over 17 years of marketing and business management experience, Emilio has worked as a marketing and business executive for several distinguished companies including Delta Airlines, Marriott Corporation, and United Parcel Service. Emilio graduated from Saint John's University with a B.S. in Public Accounting and went on to earn two master's degrees from Pace University's Lubin School of Business in New York - MBA Strategic Marketing and MBA Organizational Behavior. Emilio is active with several Marketing associations and Veterans' organizations. He teaches marketing, management, and leadership at Alliant International University and the University of Phoenix, and he also serves on the Alliant International University Academic Advisory Board for Marketing and Public Relations.

https://www.scoresandiego.com/workshops.asp?WorkshopID=110

CA Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) 30th Annual State Convention

The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC), will host its 30th Annual State Convention on August 19-22, 2009. This year’s convention will take place at the beautiful and historic U.S. Grant Hotel.


US Grant Hotel 800-237-5029
326 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101USA Map and Directions

Come meet Emilio or Claudia during the Convention or stop by our booth Friday August 21 from 2PM to 7PM during the Supplier Diversity portion of the conference.

The CHCC serves as the leading Hispanic statewide business and professional organization promoting the interests of more than 720,000 Hispanic businesses and over 65 local Hispanic chambers in California. The goal of the CHCC's Annual Convention is to elevate discussion and participation among Hispanic business owners, corporate business leaders, community leaders, and government officials to address issues of relevance to the Hispanic business community.

The CHCC State Convention is the premier minority/ethnic business convention in California, offering participants the opportunity to learn the latest trends in business development, network with outstanding business professionals, and gain insights into growing and maintaining a successful business. Throughout the convention, participants have the opportunity to celebrate the educational, political, and economic success of the Hispanic community.

Convention participants will be exposed to some of the most dynamic, enterprising and informative speakers discussing current issues pertinent to the economic growth and development of California business and our communities. Past convention speakers include: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California; California Attorney General Jerry Brown; Former Governors Gray Davis and Pete Wilson; Former SBA Administrator Hector Barreto; Oscar, Grammy and Tony Award winning Actress Rita Moreno; Linda Alvarado, owner of the Colorado Rockies; and many more.

This year, the CHCC convention will feature business procurement/matchmaking sessions designed to bring business owners together with corporate and state procurement officers. The CHCC convention has featured the matchmaking session at previous conventions and has proven to be an extremely effective and successful tool for expanding business opportunities in the Hispanic and minority business community.

Also being featured is the CHCC’s Access to Business Capital (ABC) program. Through this innovative program, the CHCC helps companies receive private investment or equity financing beyond the traditional financial institutions. Additionally, the ABC program provides the business owner with practical tools and training.
Conference participants are invited to join in and engage in the various convention activities, including:

• Discussion of the vital legislative and economic issues affecting our business community with key elected officials and policy makers.
• Informative business development and chamber development sessions.
• Networking opportunities.
• One-on-One Procurement Matchmaking meetings.
  
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San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Mixer May 28 2009

Come meet Emilio and Claudia Vargas from Marketing Excellence at this business mixer held by the San Diego Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

To attend visit http://may-mixer-sdchcc.eventbrite.com/

We look forward to seeing you there.

Hispanic Marketing Day 2009 (May 7, 2009)

“The San Diego Hispanic Market: An Economy Within An Economy”The San Diego Ad Club is proud to present the 16th Annual Hispanic Marketing Day designed to bring you the latest information on this vibrant economy within our economy. All attendees will receive the newly updated Hispanic Marketing Resource Guide.

11:30am – Networking and Check-in
12noon – Guests move to ballroom
12:30pm – 1:15pm – Presentation Panel discussion moderated by Robert Santiago, Director of Client Services, La Agencia de Orci & Asociados

Panelists:
Jeff Overton, Executive Vice President, Business Operations San Diego Padres,
Joe Benites, President,The Benites Group, Inc.
Laura Hernandez, Senior Hispanic Media Relations and Marketing Specialist, Sharp Healthcare 1:15pm – 1:40pm – Lifetime Achievement Award1:40pm –
1:45pm – Wrap Up, Adjourn

Location:
The Prado at Balboa Park 1549 El Prado San Diego, CA