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Laurel Bowen added 2 events

No Meeting This Week on December 30, 2009 from 8:30am to 9:30am
No Meeting This Week on November 25, 2009 from 8:30am to 9:30am

on Wednesday

Laurel Bowen joined Leonard Knight's group

Writers

This is an area for writers to meet, share, learn. Join others on EOK interested in writing.

November 16

Laurel Bowen added an event

EOK Pub Night at Barley's in the Old City

November 12, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm

Join EOK for informal dinner and drinks at Barley's in the Old City. This is a chance for members to meet and greet each other for the first time...or maybe the 100th time. There is no charge to attend. Bring your business cards. We will be meeti...

October 20

Laurel Bowen updated an event

Wednesday Weekly Meeting - How to Hire a Programmer and Get What You Want at EOK Meeting Place

October 21, 2009 from 8:30am to 10am

This Wednesday, Oct. 21, Wallace McClure, will be speaking about how to hire a programmer the smart way. You can save lots of time and money if you understand what a programmer needs from you, and how a programmer works. How should you hire a pro...

October 20

An event by Laurel Bowen was featured

Wednesday Weekly Meeting - How to Hire a Programmer and Get What You Want at EOK Meeting Place

October 21, 2009 from 8:30am to 10am

We will have a forum. Several EOK members will answer your questions about how to hire a programmer to get exactly what you need for your development project. How can you put together the specs? How do you know if you have the right platform? How ...

October 19

An event by Laurel Bowen was featured

EOK Training Program - Week 4 - Strategic Planning at training

October 14, 2009 from 10am to 11:15am

Presented by Dr. Scot Chrisman. WEEK FOUR: STRATEGIC PLANNING, IDENTIFYING YOUR “PERFECT” CUSTOMER, CHOOSING TACTICS AND METHODS We’ll show you the great difference between “Tactical” companies and “Strategic” companies. You’ll learn how to identi...

October 13

2 events by Laurel Bowen were featured

Wednesday Weekly Meeting - Networking for Results on October 14, 2009 from 8:30am to 10am
Pub Night on October 8, 2009 from 6pm to 8:30pm

October 7

Laurel Bowen updated an event

Weekly Meeting - First of the Month Strategic Networking at EOK Meeting Place

January 6, 2010 from 8:30am to 10am

We are going back to our roots for the first weekly meeting of every month. We will start off with an opportunity to come up and present your business (or new business idea) in front of the group. We are leaving this very informal, just come up an...

October 1

Laurel Bowen's Events

No Meeting This Week

November 25, 2009 from 8:30am to 9:30am – None
Wednesday Weekly Meeting - First of the Month Strategic Networking

December 2, 2009 from 8:30am to 10am – EOK Meeting Place
No Meeting This Week

December 30, 2009 from 8:30am to 9:30am – None
Weekly Meeting - First of the Month Strategic Networking

January 6, 2010 from 8:30am to 10am – EOK Meeting Place

Laurel Bowen's Discussions

Knoxville Small Business Marketing Meetup

Replied Oct 31

How Has EOK Helped You? We are Looking for Success Stories
2 Replies

Started this discussion. Last reply by Porter Alexander Oct 8.

EOK Contract Gig Site

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What do you do?: I own two businesses - one does technical writing and print publication, the other is webhosting and web design. I am also starting a publishing company. I'm looking for teaming partners to co-invest with me, especially people with marketing skills.

Where can we find you on the web?: Writing/Print: http://www.tbcsolutions.com
Web Hosting/Design: http://www.webhaventn.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=755767888&ref=profile

Who are you? Tell us a little about you...: I've been in business for almost twelve years now and primarily work for federal clients. It's always fascinating. I'm single, with two grown boys.

How can we contact you?: laurel@tbcsolutions.com

Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurelbowen

Twitter Url: http://twitter.com/laurelbowen

Key Search Terms - Use this section to list specific key phrases describing your business. The more specific the better. This will help someone find you better using the search function.: website hosting, web hosting, website design, website programming, Joomla, Wordpress, template customization, SEO content writing, writer, technical writer, editor, technical editor, brochures, book editor.

Laurel Bowen's Blog

Social Networking 101

EOK Members David Rose and Jeremy Floyd will be part of a forum for the Society of Technical Communicators - East Tenn chapter. Non members are very welcome at our meetings. We represent a broad discipline - writers, graphic designers, web designers, instructional technologists, etc. I'd love for you to join us.

Topic: “Social Networking 101” (under our general theme of “bringing value to the workplace”)

Place: Comfort Inn, Lenoir City, 150 Interchange Park Lane 865-988-8880

Time: Tuesday Sep… Continue

Posted on September 16, 2009 at 2:30pm —

Interested in Helping EOK members with their Start Up or Existing Business?

Join our Virtual Incubator Committee to receive announcements about what is happening, and to be on our VI teams. You will be invited to listen to presentations, as you have time, from potential trainees.

Virtual Incubator Committee

Posted on September 8, 2009 at 7:50pm —

A Charter School in Knoxville

I became involved in Genesis Rock through EOK and now volunteer my time to this organization. We are holding a series of focus group meetings tomorrow that I thought some of you might be interested in.

On Thursday, July 30 we are holding a series of focus group meetings to help us gather information from the community about what they envision for a charter school in Knoxville. This is in preparation for completing our charter school application. The community is invited to these meetings. Pleas… Continue

Posted on July 29, 2009 at 12:25pm — 2 Comments

Opportunity for Producers of Green Products

A friend of mine (I get no monetary benefit for this) has started a green shopping website. The first 20 businesses who sign up get a free store for the rest of 2009. Anyone who sells a green product(s) is invited. It's at http://www.gogreenetc.com/.

Posted on May 20, 2009 at 8:02am —

Recovery Act Benefits for Small Businesses

This is from an email from
John Berger
SB/SE CLD Planning and Support Branch 2
31 Hopkins Plaza, Room 940
Fallon Federal Building
Baltimore, MD 21201
Tel: 410-962-9025
Fax: 410-962-2572
e-Mail: John.R.Berger@irs.gov

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Helps Small Businesses
Congress approved and the President signed new economic recovery legislation, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act o… Continue

Posted on April 14, 2009 at 2:12pm —

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Committee - Podcasting

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At 11:43am on October 19, 2009, Stan Johnson said…: Laurel,

Could you give me a call. I need your help

At 9:21pm on July 27, 2009, Pamela D. Bull said…: Laurel, Anesis Day Spa is just off Pellissippi and Dutchtown across from the US Cellular soccer fields.

At 3:40pm on March 2, 2009, Harriette L. Spiegel said…: Thanks, Laurel; I'm in between appointments at the moment, but will look more closely at this tonight respond .... I'll be at Wednesday's meeting; will you? HLS

At 12:54pm on February 19, 2009, Hui Shen said…: Hi Laurel, glad that you enjoyed it. I visited your websites, both of them. Some interesting projects you have done! Hopefully we can meet sometime at one of the meetings! Have a great day! :-)

At 11:12pm on December 2, 2008, Ken Armstrong said…: I'm planning my marketing budget of 2009; can we talk fees very soon so I can put up a retainer for your services in web design.

At 6:03pm on November 28, 2008, Wally Anderson said…: Hello Laurel, Thanks for the coment. I would be interested in chatting with you as well. Just let me know. Thanks

-Wally

At 4:40pm on November 28, 2008, Carrie Somerfield said…: Hi and Thank-you for noticing...I had tried to join at different times..the site would be down or I just ran out of time..the telephone would ring...etc..
I am looking forward to being part of what appears to be a group that sincerely wants to help people and in doing that, broadening their own horizens

At 11:31am on November 26, 2008, Ben Davis said…: Sounds great, Laurel. In the mean time, if you would like to chat about any business or design needs, don't hesitate to contact me.

At 11:05am on November 26, 2008, John S. Dempster said…: I hope to provide value to the other members and look forward to my first meeting on the 3rd.

At 8:10am on November 23, 2008, jim johnson said…: Thank you for the kind words. You should come by sometime and see the changes we have made. Give me a call. 254-1505. Have a great day

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Can I get help for my business?: Yes. We have a team of successful entrepreneurs who can mentor you and help you start up a business, or help you make more money with your current business. Contact Laurel Bowen, 865-257-1364 for more information, or click here for the form for our Virtual Incubator program.