1. Calendar of Events
Mark your calendar with these upcoming events!

April 7, Monday, 7pm – Peer Advisory Group*
This inspirational, motivational, high energy gathering is at the heart of YES!Circle's mission to connect like-minded entrepreneurs in a positive, supportive, open environment. Group members help each other achieve goals and overcome roadblocks to personal and professional success.

April 23, Wednesday, 7pm – How to Work a Crowd
Ardell Fleeson, Tower Club Membership Director, called by the Washington Post “the business matchmaker” with a “golden rolodex” will conduct an interactive workshop on business networking. How do you know whom you’re looking for and how do you make the most of a networking event? How do you make networking a part of your overall marketing plan? Learn the secrets of super-effective networking from the “Queen of Schmooze” (and start using them in the second half of the evening)!

* The Peer Advisory Group will take place at Lee Hecht Harrison, 1399 New York Avenue, Washington D.C. Due to limited space capacity and security procedures, pre-registration is required. The April 23rd event is generously sponsored by the Training Institute of Washington, D.C. Please stay tuned for the venue announcement.

2. Co-Invigorate Your Vision!
Two Cents from the Chief Visionary
You’ve been in business for some time... You are doing well, clients are showing up, ideas are flowing. You even get eight hours of sleep a few times a week (I am not talking collectively!) One day you wake up (likely after four hours of sleep) and realize that your marketing materials, products and unique selling proposition are no longer so unique and exciting. You feel yourself slipping out of the honeymoon phase of your business - something is clearly missing! Your dream has lost some of its luster, a sure sign you’ve been spending too much time together, alone. Just as it takes two to tango, it takes two (or more) to co-invigorate a vision! Read more

3. YES!Circle Success Quote
”YES!Circle events are fantastic! I attend many networking events and I feel that YES!Circle stands above the rest. I appreciate going to a YES!Circle event, meet other companies in our field and not feel uncomfortable about it. With some other groups there is such a competition to hold a spot or shut other people out. YES!Circle definitely provides the platform to create great business relationships and gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to expand their business knowledge. Thanks again and keep up the great work. I look forward to attending your future events!”

- Jason Giuliano, Business Development Specialist, Wood Street Inc.

Editor's Request: We constantly get comments about the difference the YES!Circle has made in your lives and businesses. If your participation in the YES!Circle has translated to a new connection, idea, opportunity... please send your "success story" to margarita@yescircle.org.

4. YES!Circle Anniversary Special Continues through April 7th
Because the March 26th event was postponed until April 7th, we are extending the $100 special membership offer through that date. We are constantly brainstorming and implementing ideas on enhancing the value of your membership. At the Anniversary Gala, we unveiled new and improved membership features. Find out how your business will benefit from joining.

Please note that this is a special offer to our Newsletter subscribers and is not available to the general public, except by your referral. If you, or someone you know, would like to take advantage of the Anniversary Special, please email register@yescircle.org with "Special Membership" in the subject line.

5. Community Spirit Challenge
YES!Circle ISO New Home
As entrepreneurs, we pride ourselves on our ingenuity, resourcefulness and creativity, not to mention great networking skills! So here is this month's opportunity to use your talents and contacts for a greater good.
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6. Member Spotlight
Member: Michael Smith
Business: TeraTech, Inc.
Business Description: TeraTech develops quality database and dynamic website programming.
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7. Community Contribution Corner
YES!Circle proudly announces our new partnership with the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). Because we firmly believe in furthering the spirit of entrepreneurship in our community, 10% of all 2003 YES!Circle profit will be donated to this wonderful organization, teaching entrepreneurship skills to at-risk D.C. youth. We are thrilled that your membership dues and program fees will now help us better support NFTE.
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8. Survey Says!
YES!Circle is committed to developing a solid, factual basis for providing entrepreneurs with superior programs and services. Last month, RMi sent out a survey, brilliantly designed by John Burnham, requesting your valuable input. Thanks to all who have already responded! Because there was a glitch in the system, some of you were unable to complete the questionnaire. We will send you the new and improved version of the survey in the next two weeks. Please take a few minutes to share your input. Thank you in advance for participating!

9. Sponsorship Opportunities and Acknowledgements
There are many avenues of sponsorship at the YES!Circle. Please email or call Margarita for details: margarita@yescircle.org or 703-989-8016.

Many thanks to our 2003 Contributing Sponsors:

• Emmanuel F. Blackwell of the Training Institute of Washington D.C. for generously sponsoring the much-anticipated Networking Seminar on April 23rd!
• Joe Coleman of Blue J Marketing for contributing his time, expertise, and resources to developing the fabulous New Member Welcome Kit!
• David Greenwood of Morgan Stanley for his generous hospitality in hosting YES!Circle through March 2003!

10. Visibility Opportunities
Get noticed, get published, get known - write an article for our newsletter! OR Share what you know and love best with the world - facilitate a Success Lab!
Go to Success Lab

11. Subscribe/Unsubscribe Options
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12. Newsletter Archive
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