As the Holistic Alliance approaches our one year anniversary (Sept. 10), it is time to take a moment to regroup and look to the year ahead. We have had a great year: friendships have been formed, business alliances created and networking opportunities abound. I have personally found an amazing realtor who sold my home twice in the first week it was on the market (the first seller backed out – thanks Linda Ellson)! I have saved $6,000 by hiring an amazing videographer found through another Holistic Alliance member. I have seen teachers find classroom space to use and practitioners supporting each other in their respective fields. We have traveled from Lockport and Niagara Falls all the way to Orchard Park and every point in between! Our members have learned important business tips and shared business do’s and don’t’s with each other. Just through word of mouth we already have over 100 people on our e-mail list! Thomas and I are so excited to watch the Alliance grow as the second year unfolds. Where we take the group is up to you, the members. We must determine if we want to be a networking group or venture further into a not-for-profit corporation. Please take a moment to fill out the attached questionnaire and send it back to me prior to the next meeting. You will need to open the attachment, fill it out and resave it on your computer and then send it back as an updated file attachment or print and mail to me at: Nancy Weil 122 Ranch Trail Williamsville, NY 14221

The next meeting:

The space we were planning to use for our party is under construction due to business growth – way to go Ben! We will visit his space as soon as work is complete.

Our meeting will be held on Friday, Sept. 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pine Lawn Chapel in centrally located Cheektowaga. We have invited guest speaker, Dan Monroe of DWM productions to speak to us about how to use multi-media to build our businesses. Dan’s business encompasses web design, graphic design, video and audio production. He is also in charge of all of the entertainment at both Martin’s Fantasy Island and Darien Lake. We will also have time to talk about our future and time to mix and mingle. This is a meeting you won’t want to miss!

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