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A dedicated physical therapist, Colleen received her Masters in PT from Springfield College, MA in 1997. During her many years of professional practice Colleen has provided training in injury prevention, women’s health, post operative rehabilitation and spinal stabilization programs. Colleen opened PT Plus in South Windsor in 2006 where she maintains the highest standards of patient care. She is a provider who truly listens to her patients and provides appropriate treatment to address overall function and wellness of every individual. She prides herself in the fact that PT PLUS is a comfortable and fun environment for patients to truly thrive during their rehabilitation process. Colleen loves the outdoors and staying active. She participates in both golf and soccer leagues, as well as Boot Camp and yoga. Colleen has special manual certifications in GRASTON and Dry needling as well as training for patients with Vestibular and Post Concussive disorders.
May 11, 2021
Computer Coding
Anilkumar & Basanth Marigowdar
Vasanth Kainkaryam
Jennifer Lovett
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Anilkumar
Anilkumar is the COO and Co-founder of RoboWarriors LLC. On the professional front, he has 20 years of experience as a Senior R&D Engineer with an acute interest in solving customer problems with innovative ideas and the latest technologies. Taking forward his passion for teaching, he enjoys teaching kids the art of logic building and the design & development of robotics and Drones. In his spare time, he enjoys music, sports, and teaching the Kannada language.
Basanth Marigowdar
Basanth Marigowdar is the CEO and co-founder of RoboWarriors LLC. With 20 years of IT experience at various capacities and passion for teaching technology, his learning center Code Ninjas located in Manchester, CT offers coding and robotics courses for kids age 7 and above to elevate their creativity and problem-solving skills. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, biking, and hiking.
Anilkumar
Code Ninjas
Basanth Marigowdar
Code Ninjas
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Presented by Jill McAllister, Marietta St. Onge, James Babcock, John Barber, & Liliana Serrano
In this first kick-off session, you will meet each of the presenters who will give a brief overview of each workshop. We will also share a few of our favorite apps that you can begin to use right away in your marketing. We’ll define some often-used marketing terms to expand your understanding of different strategies and concepts.
Presented by John Barber & Liliana Serrano
Presented by Marietta St. Onge
Business Headshots and Bios…OH MY!
Your business is built, your brand created and your company is open for business. But what will people say when they read your biography and look at your headshot? Will they be able to recognize you from your headshot when you meet in person? Will your bio make them yawn or sit up and stare in awe? In this one-hour program we will review how to craft the perfect headshot and bio that will get you noticed above all others. Howoften to update both and what kind of headshots and bios belong on your social media, website and speaker packets. It might still be difficult to write about yourself. You may not want to be photographed…ever. Even for the most confident person, self-promotion can be exhausting. But never fear! There are a few ways you can keep your “about me” writing and visuals on point—without pulling your hair out.
Presented by James Babcock
Web Optimization – take Charge with knowledge.
Your web presence isn’t just your website and a bunch of pretty pictures. Together, a functional website and strategy to get customers there can be intimidating and expensive. Learn how to take control and measure returns on your digital investments.
Presented by James Babcock
Google My Business – is it worth it?
The cost of listing your business in the most important digital directory might surprise you. If you provide local or regional services, learn why the 100% FREE listing is a must.
Presented by Marietta St. Onge
There are more than 350 million professionals on LinkedIn. How do you stand out? Like every social media platform, LinkedIn has its own culture and purpose. Think of it like a business conference (to Facebook’s reunion-like atmosphere or Twitter’s house party). LinkedIn is for business. People expect you to talk about business and aren’t offended when you talk about your business or product as long as you’re tactful and offer value to whomever reads your posts and comments. In this one hour class, we will go over the basics of LinkedIn. How to use the 80/20 rule, how to engage and connect with your network, and your professional profile, how often to post. Come and learn how to put your best business face forward and succeed with LinkedIn.
Presented by Jill McAllister
Email Marketing Quick Start Seminar
We understand that kick-starting your email marketing strategy can be a daunting task. It takes all of the things that small businesses and non-profits don’t seem to have- time, effort and budget. This workshop is designed to assist you with finally taking the email marketing leap. Whether you are looking to get started with email marketing or you know there are some best practices you missed when starting out, we will get you off and running (or continuing to run) on the right foot!
In this presentation we’ll cover:
Presented by Jill McAllister
In this session, you will learn how to write to fit various placements online and in print. We’ll take sample content and find ways to adjust it. We might even throw a little grammar in the mix! If you stumble on what to say, where to say it, and how to say it, this class is for you. If you have something you’ve written but would like it critiqued or to see how to adjust it for different placements, please email it to jill@tonsha.com and we’ll use it as samples in the class.
Presented by Liliana Serrano
A marketing plan is a significant portion of your overall business plan and is designed toidentify your ideal target market and how you’ll reach it.
Below the topics that we will develop more in depth during the bootcamp:
Business Information
Headquarters, mission statement, marketing team, etc.
Introduction / Goals
What you’re hoping to achieve and how
Competitive Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Target Market
Explain who you will be marketing to
Buying Cycle
How, when and where your buyers buy
Unique Selling Proposition
Explain what differentiates you from your competition
Brand
Discuss how your brand is currently perceived and how you’d like it to be perceived
Website
Talk about how you plan to improve your website
Marketing Channels
Explain how you will use the following channels to achieve your goals
– Content marketing
– Social media marketing
– Email marketing
SEO
Explain how you SEO strategy will be incorporated
Measurements and KPIs
Detail how you’ll be tracking the progression of your marketing plan
Marketing Strategy and Tactics
– Recap your strategy in a brief synopsis
– Include 4 – 5 tactic initiatives
March 2, 2021
Inclusive Employment
Kim Morrison & Noelle Alix, Co-founders of BeanZ & Co.
Vasanth Kainkaryam
James Babcock
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A restaurateur and caterer, Kim Morrison is passionate about making the world a better place to eat, work and live. Founder of The New England Pasta Company and co-founder of the inclusive café and coffee shop, BeanZ & Co., Kim is creating hope and inclusive employment opportunities for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Kim’s daughter Megan who has Down syndrome was the inspiration for Kim to partner with long-time friend Noelle Alix in opening BeanZ & Co.—a place where everyone belongs. Kim and Noelle’s mission? To promote inclusive workplaces everywhere.
Noelle Alix is an inclusive employment advocate and co-founder of BeanZ & Co., and by day is a finance attorney with the international law firm, Vinson & Elkins LLP. Appreciative of all those who made inclusive education a reality for her daughter Cate who has Down syndrome, Noelle was eager to do her part to break the next glass ceiling of inclusive employment for those with IDD. Noelle and Kim have witnessed the benefits of doing so at BeanZ & Co. and encourage other employers to follow their lead—one employer, one employee at a time.
To learn more about Kim Morrison and Noelle Alix and BeanZ & Co.’s inclusive employment mission visit: beanzandco.com
Kim Morrison
BeanZ & Co. Co-Founder
Noelle Alix
BeanZ & Co. Co-Founder
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February 23, 2021
COIVD-19 Vaccine
Heather Oatis, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Officer, Town of South Windsor
Vasanth Kainkaryam
James Babcock
James Babcock, NewHeight Creative LLC
Michael Sanzo, Imperial Oil & Plumbing Co.
Annie Mohanty, New York Life
Jennifer Lovett, Crystal Financial Insurance Services
Vasanth Kainkaryam, 4 Elements Direct Primary Care
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Heather has worked in the field of public health since 2007 after graduating with a BS in Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University. She has worked with the Town of South Windsor for four years. Prior to that, she was with the Manchester Health Department and Ledge Light Health District. Heather is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Health from the University of New England.
Heather Oatis, REHS/RS, Environmental Health Officer
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January 21, 2021
City Marketing
Liliana Serrano Rojas, Innomarket Innovative Solutions LLC
Vasanth Kainkaryam
James Babcock
James Babcock, NewHeight Creative LLC
Michael Sanzo, Imperial Oil & Plumbing Co.
Annie Mohanty, New York Life
Jennifer Lovett, Crystal Financial Insurance Services
Vasanth Kainkaryam, 4 Elements Direct Primary Care
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Liliana is a professional with over 15 years experience in Strategic Marketing, Communication, Sales and Organization of Events and Conventions.
Her commitment to clients includes the creative development of their ideas to the complete implementation of their projects.
She has worked in companies specialized in City Marketing and Political marketing, for both the private and public sectors.
Liliana currently works as Director of City Marketing and Strategic Marketing at Innomarket Innovative Solutions LLC.
She is a Mother, a professional, an entrepreneur, a dreamer, but most of all she is a doer.
Liliana Serrano Rojas
Innomarket Innovative Solutions LLC
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December 22, 2020
Real Estate
Daniel Rosow, Real Estate Advisory Group LLC
Vasanth Kainkaryam
James Babcock
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Dan Rosow, owner of REAG NE, has a 25+ year career in commercial, retail and industrial real estate. He is a member of numerous industry associations and frequently moderates real estate marketing sessions around the country. Using his vast experience, he leads his firm in representing clients as buyers, sellers, and tenants, implementing the correct strategies to accomplish their real estate goals. The firm also specializes in repositioning under-performing assets.
Daniel Rosow
Real Estate Advisory Group LLC
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November 12, 2020
Civil Engineering Industry
Peter DeMallie, Design Professionals
Vasanth Kainkaryam
Annie Mohanty
Amy Pinard
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Peter DeMallie is President of Design Professionals, Inc., a sixteen person multi-disciplinary consulting practice with offices in South Windsor. Services include civil engineering, landscape architecture, land surveying and urban planning. Since the firm’s inception in 1986, DPI has been involved in over 4,000 land development projects, ranging from residential communities, retail centers, industrial developments, office buildings, houses of worship and parks to educational facilities. Our primary market is New England’s Knowledge Corridor. Mr. DeMallie was educated in the Westport public schools, attended Hiram College in the Cleveland area, and obtained a graduate degree in community planning from the University of Rhode Island. He has held a number of positions in the South Windsor Chamber, including a term as President, and he is presently Chairman of the New England Knowledge Corridor Partnership, the economic development agency for the nation’s 20th largest market – Metro Hartford/Springfield/New Haven, with a population of nearly 2.9 million. He resides in South Windsor with his wife Anne. They have two children, Erin and Peter, both of whom are married, and four grandchildren.
Peter DeMallie
Design Professionals, Inc.
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October 15, 2020
Real Estate
David Brooke, Brooke Group Real Estate
Vasanth Kainkaryam
Michael Sanzo
Amy Pinard
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David Brooke is founder and Team Leader of Brooke Group Real Estate at eXp Realty; a vibrant, ever-growing team of energetic, knowledgeable and dedicated agents and staff who are committed to providing their clients with an experience that reflects the company’s vision statement “Demand Excellence.” David holds himself and his team to the highest standards of integrity and his valued clients can be confident of exceptional customer service throughout the entire transaction process; whether buying, selling or investing.
David and his team are dedicated to consistent growth, both professionally and personally and their strategic training and education in all areas of real estate practices and procedures is an integral part of the company’s culture. In addition to being a licensed real estate agent in both CT and MA, David’s background as a licensed real estate appraiser brings added value to his client services and an increased depth of knowledge. Utilizing state of the art technology and offering step by step support and guidance, clients can be confident David and his team are committed to their utmost success.
David and his team at Brooke Group Real Estate was ranked in the top 1% of the Keller Williams company, with over 52 million in sales and 300+ homes sold in the last 12 months. Along with his outstanding customer service that has been recognized with multiple “Best of Hartford” nominations and extensive 5 star reviews, David has established himself as a proven real estate agent and trusted leader and businessman.
David Brooke
Brooke Group Real Estate
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September 22, 2020
Healthcare Plans
John Carbone, Access Health CT
Vasanth Kainkaryam
Jennifer Lovett
Amy Pinard
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As Director of Access Health CT SHOP and Product Development, John works with employers, brokers, vendors and carrier partners to increase the visibility, membership and understanding of our Small Group products and Standalone dental plans.
Prior to joining Access Health CT, John held positions with MD Health Plan, HealthNet and The Health Consultants Group. His over 25 years of working experience in the healthcare industry has provided him the understanding and intellectual capacity to act as an assertive, driven leader with an abundance of expertise focused on a client-centered approach.
John Carbone
Access Health CT
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September 17, 2020
Healthcare IT & Innovation
Dr. Geeta Nayyar
Vasanth Kainkaryam
Amy Pinard
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Dr. Geeta Nayyar, M.D., M.B.A., is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare information technology, a physician executive, a frequently sought-after public speaker, and an author with unique perspectives that bridge clinical medicine, business, communications, and digital health. Dr. Nayyar currently serves as Executive Medical Director for Salesforce.
As a specialist in rheumatology, Dr. Nayyar maintains active practice and faculty affiliation with the University of Miami and serves on the University of Miami Medical School Alumni Association Board. She also has held several positions in media and with professional societies, including as the host of “Topline MD TV,” and as a member of the Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) board of directors.
In her free time, she enjoys volunteering and helping train medical students at the University of Miami Mitchell Wolfson Sr. Department of Community Service (DOCS). Dr. Nayyar also enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her daughter and family.
Geeta Nayyar, M.D., M.B.A.
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September 2, 2020
Diversity
Lissa Robinovitz, LR Business Solutions, LLC
Vasanth Kainkaryam
Annie Mohanty
Amy Pinard
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Lissa Robinovitz
LR Business Solutions, LLC
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September 2, 2020
Vasanth Kainkaryam
Amy Pinard
Cesar Lopez
James Babcock, NewHeight Creative LLC
Michael Sanzo, Imperial Oil & Plumbing Co.
Annie Mohanty, New York Life
Jennifer Lovett, Crystal Financial Insurance Services
Vasanth Kainkaryam, 4 Elements Direct Primary Care
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Cesar Lopez from The Hartford joins host Vasanth Kainkaryam and co-host Amy Pinard to talk about data. Watch the video above to learn more!
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