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Commerce Lexington Inc.'s Programs Committee plans a professional development series called the Business Resource Roundtables, which allow participants to discuss ideas, share best practices and work through challenges faced by independent professionals and small business owners.

If you've been struggling with a particular challenge or issue, want to learn best practices from other professionals, brainstorm ideas, or if you just want to expand your network - the Business Resource Roundtables may be just what you need.

Each Roundtable event is moderated by a facilitator who leads the discussion. Roundtables are held at the Commerce Lexington Inc. meeting facility (330 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507).

Roundtables are open to Commerce Lexington members only and there is no charge to attend. To find out more about the roundtables, or to suggest a topic or speaker, contact Katie Hardwick at (859) 226-1608.

On Tuesday, May 13, 2008, our Resource Roundtable event presented by Community Trust Bank featured Bill Dotson of Hensley Elam & Associates, who helped participants "Do More With Their Microsoft Outlook." The event was very informational and was recorded in its entirety. If you could not attend or would like to review what was said during the event, you may watch the video below. The video is divided into 20 minute segments for your convenience. Watch portions when you have time, and return when you are available to review more.

Tuesday, November 13, 2008
Topic: Plugging Into Technology
Moderator: Nick Rice, Director of Marketing for EOP Architects
About this event: Is your To-Do list longer at 5:00 p.m. than it was at 9:00 a.m.? If you’re not leveraging technology to grow your business, you’re putting your goals at risk. Join Nick Rice, Director of Marketing for EOP Architects, to learn how to plug into technology advancements in marketing, networking and client communications.

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY? Do you have questions about technology that you didn't get answered at this roundtable event or you weren't able to participate in? Take advantage of our on-line IPN TECHNOLOGY GOOGLE GROUP and talk with other independent professionals who may be dealing with the same technology challenges.

Tuesday, December 11, 2008
Topic: Begin With The End In Mind - Getting What You Want in 2008
Moderator: Ryan Lisk, a partner with the Lexington-based coaching and consulting firm, Lisk Associates
About this event: This dynamic goal-setting session consists of a sprinkle of 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People, a pinch of The Secret, a dash of Let's Get Real or Let's Not Play, and a dollop of Real-Time Coaching™. At this session, participants will define what they want for the upcoming year, self-evaluate past successes and challenges, and develop a SMART plan to reach their goals.

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS TOPIC? Do you have questions about this presentation that you didn't get answered at this roundtable event or would you like to know more and weren't able to attend? >DOWNLOAD RYAN LISK'S PRESENTATION SLIDES HERE or e-mail Ryan Lisk with your question.