August Newsletter & Tips, Pics & Video!

Published: Fri, 08/14/15

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August Meeting
MHCC 3-Prong Approach
  1. Heal Personally: For 60 seconds, s-l-o-w-l-y roll your head in a circle, inhaling as go up and over, exhaling as go down and across the floor.
  2. Grow Professionally: Your Personal Brand incorporates your passion, strengths and research. For more, see Monthly Expert "Gems."
  3. Build Community: Using our networking approach, people will know you, like you, and trust you. This can translate into 27 million relationships! For more information, come to our next meeting.
NEW Visionaries

Executive Committee
        Michael Finkelstein
        Sam Liebowitz
Leadership Team
        Natalie Graniela
        Susan Greif
New Members
        David Bartky
        Joule L'Adara
        Julie Latz
        Courtney Michaela-Furlong
        Valerie Perez
        Elaine Stacha
        Louis Vastola
        Sacred Walker
        

Another gathering of extraordinary people willing to do something new, generously support each other and build community beyond the meeting walls. 


Once again, we tried to capture the energy in our collage.  To experience the energy first hand, we hope you will come to our meeting next month. Details below.  


Here’s a synopsis.

  • In the spirit of offering new options, we gave everyone a new set of questions to replace the old, ineffective “What do you do?” The smiles said it all.

  • We again delivered our 3-prong approach and shared our latest video- just 3 1/2 minutes: https://vimeo.com/135868574   

  • Our speaker, Elaine Stacha shared “7 Steps to Craft Your Personal Brand.”  Be sure to read our Monthly Expert “Gems” below.

  • Once again, the high point was our “Resource Exchange” segment where people said what they needed and within seconds other people generously offered to help them.  Wonderful examples are below.
  • As per your survey, we will stay focused on offering you marketing information and plan help with social media and spiritual/holistic soon.  See our Top Ten Topics for more specifics.

We’re committed to helping you THRIVE and getting all of us a greater presence at the healthcare table.    Are you with us?  Hope to see you at our next meeting.


Here’s to us bold innovators!



What Makes MHCC Unique and Why We're Attracting So Many New Members:


"Hi Michele, I wanted to write to you to say thank you for the meeting of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce last week. I do a lot of networking and have tried a lot of different groups. I've tried groups only geared toward women looking for change, thinking I might find some receptivity for my holistic counseling there. And yes, they were open to my practice but I mostly I found women who didn’t know what they wanted… Nope. Not the right group for me. 

 

I’ve been a member of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce for a few years now and while pleased with the amount of activities available and the caliber of the business owners there, I find it to be a tedious sifting process to find those who are open to wellness. It’s not a very high percentage.

 

Then I walked into the Holistic Chamber of Commerce and Ta-day! I’m home! I found people that were all practicing some modality of wellness AND they had the clarity and focus of business owners! And just like Goldilocks, this community is just right! 

 

Thank you so much for all your leadership to create and run this group. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for."

 

~Newelle McDonald

Next Meeting Date and Location

DATE: Wednesday, September 9th
TIME: 6- 8 PM
LOCATION: Fika Restaurant at 566 10th Avenue at 41st Street 

 
Your Survey Feedback!
Our Top Ten Topics
 Monthly Expert "Gems"

Elaine Stacha
7 Steps to Craft Your Personal Brand
  1. What are you passionate about and want to accomplish with your business?
  2. What are your strengths that set you apart from others? (only about 5)
  3. Ask 10 customers why they "specifically" do business with you. 
  4. Then list 3 brief phrases that enable someone to remember what you do. 
  5. Craft a personal introduction that creates a lasting impression and is memorable.
  6. Practice on family and friends to ensure it is understood.
  7. Make a copy for your wallet or refrigerator to remind you to practice.
Resource Exchange

Here's our commitment to giving you resources to grow professionally and together multiple our impact.

~Michele offered Gabe help finding people for his Lunch 'N Learns
~Sam offered Daryn help finding a web designer
~Gabe offered Tom help finding College Admissions
~Naomi and Daryn offered Sam help renting his practitioner's space in the UWS
~Michele offered Amy help completing her survey 
~Daryn offered Tomar help with public speaking 
~Susan offered Francine help locating women groups
~Daryn offered Leslie help find space in the UES 
NEXT MEETING DATE AND LOCATION
DATE: Wed. September 9th
TIME: 6- 8 PM
LOCATION: Fika Restaurant at 566 10th Avenue at 41st street

We are conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan.
 
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Apply by Friday, August 14 at Midnight, to get a $35 discount off your membership application fee. 
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