Past Speaking Engagements and Reactions

Speaker: Rob Felber Group/organization: The Rotary Club of Hillcrest Topic: Savvy Marketing in Difficult Times Where: The Mayfield Village Civic Center, 6622 Wilson Mills Rd When: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Noon Speaker: Rob Felber Group/organization: Cleveland State Global Gateway Lecture Series Topic: Turn a Crisis Situation into Positive Communication: A Strategic Approach Toward Public Relations Where: Beachwood Business Development Center, Three Commerce Park Square, 23230 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 900 in Beachwood When: Friday, May 22, 2009 at 11:45 A.M. – 1:15 P.M. Cost: $12.00 per lecture or $70 for the entire series (for the list of lectures, click here). Speaker: Rob Felber Group/organization: Nordonia Hills Chamber - Monthly Luncheon Topic: How To Get the Media To Pay Attention and What To Do Once They Do Where: Gambitta's Party Center, 160 E. Aurora Road, Northfield. Phone: 330.467.2414 When: Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Reaction: "Thanks so much for speaking to the Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce last week and on such short notice. Your "dealing with the media" tips were so insightful that I could not help but take lots of notes for future reference. Please feel free to use me as a reference for other groups or events as you definitely are an expert in your field." —Connie Perney, Arbonne International Speaker: Rob Felber Group/organization: MAGNET (Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network) Topic: "How To Effectively Use Public Relations During The Early And Middle Stages Of Your Company's Development" Where: MAGNET Innovation Center, 1768 E. 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114 When: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 3:30 P.M. Reaction: "In the age of blogs, Twitter, Facebook and the social media juggernaut, there still exists a main stream media. Rob takes us inside the mindset of reporters and editors. He explains how to engage the media, how to determine what they are looking for and provides other valuable insights into the process. His knowledge and experience in public relations is extremely useful during early stage company development." —Rick Pollack, founder of MakerGear, LLC "We recently had Rob in to speak to our entrepreneurs on effective strategies for using Public Relations as an early or middle stage-company. Rob's practical guidance and industry insights added a lot of value to our attendees. I think everyone came away with a much better idea of how to approach the topic. In talking with entrepreneurs after the event, they agreed and indicated the session was well worth their time." —David Crain, director, Entrepreneurial Services for MAGNET Speaker: Bruce Felber & Jim McClintock, The Training Center Group/organization: Streetsboro Chamber of Commerce's Industrial Roundtable Event Topic: We Refuse to Participate in the Recession, How About You? Where: Automated Packaging Systems, Inc. 10175 Phillip Parkway Streetsboro OH 44241 When: Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Reaction: "Thanks for the presentation you and Jim made at the Industrial Roundtable last week. The information presented gave me a different perspective on the recession. It's easy to get caught up in the doom and gloom of the recession but the idea that we shouldn't accept that attitude and instead continue to make sales calls made sense. I also thought the idea that we had to be prepared for a longer sales process made sense. I think we sometimes get discouraged if the sales don't close in the amount of time to which we are accustomed. But I know I deliberate more when I spend any money now. The direct marketing campaigns were also very interesting. With the sales environment becoming more competitive we do have to find a way to stand out from the crowd. The examples you showed did exactly that for your customers. The typical marketing materials that have been used in the past won't accomplish that. All-in-all the presentation gave me a new perspective on how to approach the recession and survive." —Joe Snee, HR Generalist, Deluxe Corporation Speaker: Rob Felber Group/organization: Geauga Economic Leadership Series Topic: "How To Get the Media To Pay Attention and What To Do Once They Do" Where: Kent State University Geauga Campus, 14111 Claridon Troy Rd. Burton, OH 44021 When: 7:45 A.M., Friday, November 7, 2008 Speaker: Rob Felber Group/organization: Akron Global Business Accelerator Topic: "How To Effectively Use Public Relations During The Early And Middle Stages Of Your Company's Development" Where: Akron Global Business Accelerator's 9th Floor Conference Room - 526 S. Main Street, Akron, OH 44311 When: Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Speaker: Rob Felber; Andy Birol, Birol Growth Consulting; John Fox, Hyland Software; & David Hunt (moderator), Skylight Financial Group/organization: COSE Small Business Conference - NEOSA workshop Topic: "Increasing Sales Outside of Cleveland+" Where: IX Center, One IX Center Drive, Cleveland; Room 21 When: 7:30 A.M., Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. For a schedule of other events and keynote speakers during this two-day conference, click here (5MB PDF). Speaker: Rob Felber Group/organization: Business Owner's Club, The Club at Key Center Topic: "Social Networks and Blogs; How They Impact Your Business" Where: The Club at Key Center When: Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 8:30 am Reaction: "Rob's presentation was right on—it both helped me understand the "brave new world" of social networking and gave me practical ideas for implementing some of these concepts into my overall networking plan." – Robert S. Gilmore, Kohrman Jackson & Krantz P.L.L. Speaker: Rob Felber Group/organization: Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Sponsored by Traditions at Bath Road Topic: "Eight Ways to Know it is Time to Market Your Business" Where: Silver Lake Country Club When: Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Reaction: "Rob was a wonderful speaker to our group of Chamber members. His content was focused and on target with our members' interests. A dynamic presenter, to say the least!" – Laura A. Petrella, CEO, Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce Rob Felber Click photo for larger image.   Bruce Felber Click photo for larger image.    Speaker: Bruce Felber Group/organization: Northern Ohio Area Chamber of Commerce (NOACC) Topic: "How To Get More Non-Dues Revenue & Market Your Chamber" Where: Twin Lakes Country Club, Kent, OH When: 9:00 A.M. on Friday, August 22, 2008 Reaction: "Thank you so much for your presentation this afternoon, I will absolutely use the tips you presented in our efforts to market the Shaker Heights Chamber of Commerce. Our upcoming Board of Directors meeting topic is Marketing and Fundraising ideas and your presentation was timely in that your ideas will be presented as fantastic ways to market the events we place on our calendar going forward. As a new Chamber, we appreciate your input." – Debra Hegler, executive director, Shaker Heights Chamber of Commerce Guest Bartender Charity Event Guest Bartenders: Rob & Sheryl Felber Group/organization: Relay For Life – Southeast Mother's of Twins Relay For Life Team Where: The Club at Key Center When: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Click here for more information.    Speaker: Rob Felber Group/organization: MAGNET (Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network) Topic: "How To Effectively Use Public Relations During The Early And Middle Stages Of Your Company's Development" Where: MAGNET Innovation Center, 1768 E. 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114 When: 3:30 P.M., Wednesday June 25, 2008 Reaction: "I've had Rob Felber speak twice, and each time his speeches are well received by the attendees. His method of teaching allows the average new business an opportunity to learn how to incorporate public relations into their start-up business. Rob is a creative and knowledgeable presenter that I would recommend for any group setting." – Wayne Zeman, vice president venture development for MAGNET.   Speaker: Rob Felber and Andy Birol, Owner of Birol Growth Consulting Group/organization: Open to All Business Owners Topic: "Grow It...Promote It!" Where: The Club At Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114 When: 7:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Speaker: Rob Felber Group/organization: The CPS Entrepreneurs Club Luncheon Topic: "How To Get The Media To Pay Attention and What To Do Once They Do." Where: Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern, 8960 Wilcox Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087 When: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 11:30 am to 1 pm. Reaction: "I wanted to thank you for your time yesterday. You provided great insight to the mysteries of the media and how to handle a newsworthy opportunity. The feedback was positive and the content was of interest (everyone stayed past 1 p.m.). Please put me in your database for your future talks. I look forward to seeing you again in the future." – Tim Bleich, president of Vector Technical Inc. and president of CPS Entrepreneurs Club Chapter Speaker: Rob Felber Group/organization: Kent State University - Entrepreneurship Class Topic: What It Is Like To Be A Business Owner Where: KSU Main Campus When: 11:30 A.M., Friday, March 28, 2008 Reaction: "He is another speaker that motivates you to go after your entrepreneur dreams. Whenever he needs to improve his business, he learns it and then does it. I will take what I have learned from Rob and remember it for the future." – Student and future entrepreneur

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