President’s Message
October 2009

As I am writing this message, I realize this summer is coming to an official end on September 21st. Doesn’t Time fly? Regardless of our few really good days this year, I hope you all enjoyed a great summer season with lots of beach time, BBQ and just being with friends and family.
 
Everybody who joined us for this year’s Summer Bash at 230 Fifth’s Rooftop in August has to admit that we had a great time. No rain and certainly seasonal temperatures prevailed for networking and enjoying the wonderful skyline.
 
Then there was our now famous series This is Our City in early September that drew close to 200 participants for an outrageous private event at the new Yankee Stadium.
 
And last, but certainly not least, there was our outstanding GM/VP Panel at B. B. King’s on September 16th “Doing More with Less”…great ideas, humorous panelists and good audience participation.
 
Now, there are only two luncheons left for 2009…can the Christmas shopping season be far behind?
 
You certainly don’t want to miss our October 7th program at The Pierre Hotel when we will revisit Social Media – Twitter, Flickr, HELP!!! 18 months later…how has this landscape changed? What’s around the corner? If you’re not in it, how to start? If you’re in it, how can you maximize your presence? What is the ROI? Our keynote speaker will be John Lustina, an acclaimed expert in the field, who will also be providing “tip sheets’ for all attendees. You will really enjoy this program – that, I can promise.
 
Also, please mark your calendars for our November 4th program: “Emerging Markets and International Trends for 2010” at the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel.
 
But, for now, I am looking very much forward to seeing all of you at The Pierre on October 7th.
 
In the meantime, be safe and all the best,
 
Markus

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