The next PWR meeting will be held Thursday, September 4, 2008, 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM at The Sizzler Restaurant, 27717 Jefferson Ave., Temecula. $17 for members & $22 for guests. For meeting information please contact our membership chair Phyllis Davidson Reed.
Please join us as John Alderson, former Senior Vice President of Starbucks Coffee's Western Division, talks about growing a business during challenging times.
Alderson had overall responsibility for taking the chain from 250 to nearly 1,000 stores, as well as being the most profitable business unit in Starbucks world-wide.
Alderson formerly served as the President of the Chart House Restaurant System and the President of the Steak and Ale Restaurant System and has also served as the Chief Operating Officer of It's A Grind, a leading national specialty coffeehouse franchise concept.
Currently, Alderson owns Pump It Up in Murrieta, a franchise operation with which he is also a former CEO.
When you experience a PWR meeting for the first time, you may notice many professional women in the room. There will be much collaboration and the exchange of many ideas. You should sense a feeling of welcome as you begin to fit in the group.
Upon registration, please find a seat at one of the many tables. Make sure you have a name tag, an agenda and a speaker comment questionnaire. There will be a designated area for you to place your business cards and company information (great way to get company exposure).
The meeting will begin with lunch. Please help yourself to the buffet table.
As lunch progresses the introductions will begin. Members will be asked to introduce themselves and present their present passion in life whether it's professionally or personally (5 seconds per person).
After introductions, the formal meeting will begin with a guest speaker and close with announcements and prizes.