Norwin Chamber of Commerce Speaker's Bureau

Speaker: Kelly Fennessy

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Phone: 412-370-2165
Fee: none

Qualifications: BA in Communication Arts. Speaker for various area organizations.

Topic(s): Journalism. Public relations for small business/non-profit organizations.

Content: Effective ways to promote your business thrugh public relations instead of just purchasing ads.

Speaker: Ken Sevick, Business Coach

Website: www.actioncoach.com/kensevick

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Phone: 724-382-4486
Fee: Varies

Qualifications: Ken has successfully coached owners, CEO's, managers and their teams in over 30 different industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing. He has also let team trainings in over 20 industries in the areas of Team Motivation, Leadership, Time Management, Business Growth, Sales & Profits, Customers amd Loyalty, Financial Management, Systems and Accounting.

Topic(s): 6 Steps To A Better Business...What all Business Owners Need to Know for Long Term Success
5 Ways To Super Sales amd Profits
Getting Control of Your Time
Sales Made Simple
Creating Raving Fans - The Ladder of Loyalty
9 Steps to Systematizing Your Business
Money Mastery - The Basics of Managing Money In a Business
Planning Your Business - A Plan That You Will Actually Use
How To Hire Great Team Members...And Keep Them

Content: Varies on topic

Speaker: Justin Neal, District Manager

Website: www.adp.com

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Phone: 412-249-4891
Fee: none

Topic(s): Payroll, tax penalties, worker's compensation and retirement.

Speaker: William H. Roscoe, DC

Website: www.allkare.com

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Phone: 724-864-3310
Fee: none

Qualifications: Has performed many speaking engagements at companies and organizations throughout the Norwin and surrounding areas. Received Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1996. Member of Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, Norwin Chamber of Commerce, Norwin Rotary Club and Rescue 8 Ambulance Service Board of Directors.

Topic(s): Creating Your Own Wellness Program
Injury Prevention
Safety
Stress Reduction
How To Improve Your Quality of Life
How To Stay Fit While You Sit
Carpal Tunnel & Headaches
Nutrition

Content: Power Point presentations supported by the latest scientific research.

Speaker: Donna Cheswick, Assistant Vice President, Financial Advisor, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

Website: www.bpuinvestments.com

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Phone: 724-837-1130
Fee: Varies

Qualifications: During her 25 year career in the financial services industry, Donna has given numerous seminars/workshops on a variety of financial topics to 401(k) employees, PTO groups, women's clubs, networking organizations and investor groups. Donna facilitates and teaches monthly Second Saturday Divorce Workshops.

Topic(s): Gaining Financial Control of Your Divorce
Taking Control - A Financial Seminar For Women
Retirement Readiness
Networking - An Ocean of Opportunity
Social Media - How To Effectively Use LinkedIn
12 Fundamentals of Better Marketing
How To Conduct A Successful Meeting
Building an Effective 30-Second Commercial

Speaker: Michael Pochan, MBA

Website: www.tepper.cmu.edu

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Phone: 724-216-6200
Fee: none

Qualifications: Currently teaches at Carnegie Mellon in the Tepper Business Schol and the School of Computer Science. Also teaches at Seton Hill University. Has spoken at dozens of conferences in the Asset Finance and Leasing industry, typically on topics regarding software and information systems. Has spoken twice at the World Leasing Conference. Member of the Norwin Chamber, Norwin Art League and the Irwin Moose.

Topic(s): Ideas For Growing Your Revenue
Becoming a Better Salesperson
How To Improve Your Cash Flow
Four Tips to Manage People Better

Speaker: Drs. Todd & Jason Cinti, Doctors of Chiropractic

Website: www.procinti.com

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Phone: 724-744-2211
Fee: none

Qualifications: Member of the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association. Doctorate in Chiropractic. Previous speaking experience to schools, churches, company safety and wellness training and community events.

Topic(s): Workplace Safety
Wellness
Headaches
Back Pain
Weightloss
Computerized Chiropractic
Exercise
Stress

Content: Educating the public or workplace on diet, exercise, water intake, sleep and proper function of nervous system and how each of these areas are key elements to health and wellbeing.

Speaker: Dian Colletti, Real Estate Agent

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Phone: 724-396-2610
Fee: none

Qualifications: Active participant in Norwin High School Career Fair, home staging at Redstone Highlands, human resource management, community organizations presentations.

Topic(s): Preparing Your Home For Sale

Content: How to prepare your home for sale in a competitive buyers' market. How to stage your home for sale.

Speaker: Dina Denning

Website: www.csdistore.com

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Phone: 724-863-4104 ext. 114
Fee: none

Qualifications: Member of the Norwin Lions Club, WBN, PA Campground Access, Resource Associates Co., Irwin Moose, Norwin Chamber, Success Networking and the Entrepreneurial Discussion Group

Topic(s): Lemons To Lemonade - Making Dreams Come True

Content: True life story of how an heirloom teddy bear evolved into a true business.

Speaker: Keith Davis, CFP

Website: www.davisadvisor.com

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Phone: 724-864-8600
Fee: none

Qualifications: Certified financial planner, registered Rep Series 7 & 66, Life and Health insurance license, President of Norwin Lions Club, Vice President of CASA of Westmoreland, Past Executive Board Member of Norwin Chamber.

Topic(s): Total Financial Planning
Money Management
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
College Planning
Budgeting for your Business and Home

Speaker: Otis DiCerbo

Website: www.dpreis.com

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Phone: 724-433-7351
Fee: under $100

Qualifications: Developed program to teach investors how to succeed in real estate investments. WCCC instructor.

Topic(s): Real Estate Investments

Content: Selecting profitable properties. How to find good deals. Renovate properties quickly for cash flow. Obtaining credit to finance properties. Tenant selection and management.

Speaker: Anthony Marciano, Director - Tax & Accounting Services and Investment Advisor Representative

Website: www.duncangrp.com

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Phone: 724-863-3287 ext. 3151

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting with over 12 years experience. Member of the Norwin Lions Club and Manor Borough Council. Previous speaker experience with St. Vincent College, Norwin Lions Club, Chambers of Commerce and other Civic and community organizations.

Topic(s): The Fundamental Financial Issues of Running A Business

Content: Financing the start-up of a new business. Accounting and bookkeeping challenges of operating a business. Business and personal income tax issues surrounding a growing and profitable business. Investing and planning for retirement.

Speaker: Matt Wirtz

Website: www.edwardjones.com

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Phone: 724-864-6214
Fee: none

Qualifications: MBA Duquesne University. Member of the Norwin Rotary and Norwin Chamber of Commerce

Topic(s): Foundatons of Investing
Outlook and Opportunities
Annuities and Your Retirement
College: Getting There From Here
Put Your Retirement Plan To Work
Roll it, Take It, Leave It, Move It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options
Roth IRAs: Retirement Can Be Less Taxing
Social Security: Your Questions Answered
Preparing Your Estate Plan
How To Raise a Money-Smart Child
Tax-free Investing: It's Not What You Make, It's What You Keep

Speaker: Tina McHugh, Disney Travel Specialist

Website: www.enchanteddestinations.net/tina-mchugh

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Phone: 724-787-5419
Fee: none

Qualifications: Previous multiple presentation experience

Topic(s): Affordable Disney Vacations
That Magic Beyond Disney
Cruising In Style
Beach Fun
Taking The Confusion Out of the Disney Dining Plan

Content: Disney vacations that can be affordable for all budgets. Other options for Disney vacations. How to cruise and get the most out of it. Beach vacations Disney-style.

Speaker: Steve Rennekamp & Don Darragh

Website: www.energyswingwindows.com

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Phone: 724-387-2991
Fee: none

Qualifications: Member of Certified Contractors Network, Norwin Chamber, Monroeville Chamber, Westmoreland Chamber. Experience in speaking at various chamber events as well as national contractor groups.

Topic(s): Don't Get Ripped Off When Your Home Gets Ripped Up.

Content: This seminar is solely for the purpose of consumer protection - so sales involved.
* The Remodeling Industry's Bad Reputation
* What Homeowners Wish They Had Put In Writing
* Three Criteria To Determine Value
* Five Major Areas Where Homeowners Get Blindsided
* How to Avoid Regret: What Consumer Protection Agencies Recommend
* Additional Things To Look For

Speaker: Michael Pochan

Website: www.irwinpa.org

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Phone: 724-216-6200
Fee: none

Qualifications: Currently teaches at Carnegie Mellon, has lectured at Penn State as an invited speaker, presented many times at industry conferences and has spoken locally for the Norwin Chamber, Norwin Art League and the Norwin Rotary.

Topic(s): The Direction of the Irwin Project
The Irwin Sesquicentennial in 2014
Local History - West Penn Railways and the Coal Mines
The IBPA Plans for an Outdoor Museum of Irwin History

Speaker: Daniel Marston, Ph.D.

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Phone: 724-433-5467
Fee: none

Qualifications: Diplomate in cognitive & behavioral psychology. American Board of Professional Psychology. Fellow, Pennsylvania Psychological Association. Member of the American Psychological Association Division Behavioral Neuroscience. Member of the American Psychological Association.

Topic(s): 1. Autism and related disorders
2. Nerological disabilities
3. Neurology & Psychology of Marketing
4. What makes a good executive or manager

Content: 1. Overview of autism and how this disorder effects behaviors. Overview of how to help someone with autism.
2. Review of neurological disabilities and specific recommendations for helping someone with disabilities.
3. Discussion of what neurological and psychological research says about marketing.
4. Focus on identifying specific ways to make decisions about hiring and retaining executives and managers.

Speaker: Mary Ann Pettrillo, Esquire

Website: www.maryannpetrillo.com

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Phone: 724-861-9594
Fee: none

Qualifications: Mary Ann Petrillo has been a practicing attorney since 1983. As an instructor for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, and as a fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, Ms. Petrillo teaches continuing legal education for members of the legal profession.

Topic(s): Elder Law, Estate Planning, Adoption, Don't Fall For Living Trust Seminars

Content: Legal advice on above listed topics.

Speaker: James Merante

Website: www.padgett.biz

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Phone: 412-646-4084
Fee: none

Qualifications: Member of BNI, The Chamber, Monroeville Area Chamber and the Norwin Chamber. Have spoken at over 100 venues regarding small business issues. Have written many articles for the Pittsburgh Business Times.

Topic(s): Customer service
Systems
Surprises in Business
Small Business Accounting
Continuing in Business

Speaker: Kim Ward, Senator

Website: www.senatorward.com

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Phone: 724-600-4002
Fee: none

Qualifications: Public Official

Topic(s): Local and state government topics

Content: Current events in Harrisburg

Speaker: George Dunbar, State Representative

Website: www.repdunbar.com

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Phone: 724-744-0305
Fee: none

Qualifications: Elected official. Construction CFO and CPA background and experience.

Topic(s): State or local government.
Tax and finance information.

Speaker: Scott Heasley

Website: www.ymcapgh.org

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Phone: 412-823-9000
Fee: none

Qualifications: Scott has made numerous small and large group presentations over the past 10 years and holds a national certification in Facilitation Skills

Topic(s): Youth Development
Healthy Living