2009-11-05 19:10:43 - Marketing consultant offers expertise on building and expanding an entrepreneurial network

Chris Brown, president of Marketing Resources & Results, will provide tips for successful networking to entrepreneurs on November 6, 2009. Brown will participate in the annual Kent State University Entrepreneurship Extravaganza as both a presenter and roundtable expert on networking and new business opportunities.

“The Entrepreneurship Extravaganza is designed to provide the tools, resources and motivation needed to launch new business

possibilities,” explained Brown. “Marketing and networking are key components for entrepreneurs who are ready to start a new business venture or expand an existing business.”

Brown is a graduate of Kent State University and volunteers regularly at Kent State. She has judged the Annual Spring Business Concept Competition as well as the Team Business Concept during the Entrepreneurship Education Consortium at the Entrepreneurship Immersion Week. As a small business owner, Brown has previously served as a panelist and a guest speaker at the annual Entrepreneurship Extravaganza.

Her presentation, “Marketing and Networking Secrets for Entrepreneurs” will take place in Kent State University’s Student Center in the Governance Chambers on Friday, November 6 from 10:30-11:30am. The presentation is an open event free to the public, but does require registration. Brown will also serve on an entrepreneurship roundtable in room 204 from 1:15-2:15pm for participants that are pre-registered for the event. In addition, her marketing firm will showcase marketing and branding tips for small businesses at a show booth. Attendees will be able to sign-up for a free e-newsletter full of marketing tips and have the opportunity to receive the firm’s promotional CD, “Bring Your New Product to Market,” with ten innovative and practical secrets to a more successful new product introduction.

Marketing Resources & Results helps Northeast Ohio companies build a strong marketing program to profitably promote their products and services. Founded in 1998, the marketing firm develops and executes strategic marketing plans for small and medium-sized businesses and other organizations. The company’s professional services include strategic marketing plans, market research, website development, graphic design, search engine optimization, public relations, direct mail, social media, and trade booths. Brown also offers custom marketing workshops and seminars for business organizations and companies. For more information, call 330-656-9793, or visit www.resources-results.com.