Sherri Plaza, SAVE representative (Fremont)

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

SAVE's mission is to provide alternatives to domestic violence through support services, advocacy and education, and to assist domestic violence victims and their families to end the cycle of violence.
SAVE is located in Southern Alameda County, California, but serves clients from any city, county, state, or country.

SAVE is a non-profit community-based organization founded in 1976 to address the needs of people experiencing family violence. We offer complete services from crisis to the establishment of a violence-free, self-sufficient life.

SAVE is funded by federal, state and local jurisdictions, private foundations, corporations, and concerned individuals.

Representative From Silicon Valley SCORE

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

SCORE is a nationwide nonprofit association dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small businesses. Silicon Valley SCORE executive volunteers provide free confidential business counseling and low cost training to local business entrepreneurs.

Silicon Valley SCORE services include the following:

• Free counseling by experienced executives at locations throughout Silicon Valley.
• Low-cost workshops and seminars to provide you with in-depth information for starting or managing a successful business.
• Existing Business Mentoring, tailored to fit your needs, and available at your location at no charge.
• Free Business Library & Information Center with extensive business library, free computer usage and someone to help you find the appropriate information.
• Email counseling via the internet provided by over 1100 Score business experts throughout the United States.

Gerard Bessette, Comerica Bank

Tuesday, August 3, 2010
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Gerard Bessette joined Comerica Bank in 2007 and is currently the Assistant Manager at the Fremont branch. In this capacity he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Bank branch as well as directing special projects in compliance with all Federal Regulations.

He recommends and sells financial solutions to individuals and businesses, including cash flow management, savings, and lending practices. Prior to joining Comerica Bank, Gerard was a bank teller at Wells Fargo. Gerard’s love of financial solutions began at San Jose State University where he graduated with a major in Economics. Gerard is preparing to begin the Professional MBA program at Golden Gate University in the fall.

Don Willner, Self Defense Workshop

Tuesday, April 20, 2010
11:30 - 1:30pm

Don Willner is a 3rd degree black belt in White Tiger Kung Fu, with expertise in Kenpo, Tae Kwan Do, Kung Fu and Israeli self defense. Teaching martial arts and competing on the National Circuit for the last 15 years, Don has consistently placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in forms, weapons, self defense and sparring.

In 2005 a friend asked Don if he could teach a self defense seminar that was designed for the average, everyday woman. Unexpectedly Don was diagnosed with cancer shortly thereafter. During his recovery he began developing the S.H.A.R.C. Attack Women’s Safety and Self Defense System. The seminars were specifically designed to show women how to dramatically reduce the odds of being victimized, as well as teach vital safety measures that were easy to implement, creating a safer environment for themselves as well as their loved ones.

Now cancer free, Don has been asked to and given his seminars to realtors, schools, religious groups and other organizations, of which, 100% of the proceeds from the seminars are donated to charity.

Kristin Bleier, Vice President

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Kristin Bleier has more than 15 years’ experience in global high-tech public relations. She first joined The Hoffman Agency in the spring of 2001 and returned as an account director in 2005, bringing a strong skill set focused on enterprise hardware and software, consumer, telecommunications and storage. She was promoted to vice president in 2006.

While at The Hoffman Agency, Kristin has managed PR programs for companies such as Plantronics, Altec Lansing, Friendster, ILOG, Callidus Software, HP, and Centillium Communications.

Kristin is passionate about a client service approach and knows the importance of providing her clients with the strategic direction to achieve the best results. During her years in PR, she has managed account teams that span wireless, consumer, telecommunications, enterprise software and medical devices.

Prior to joining The Hoffman Agency, Kristin worked at Eastwick Communications as an account director. While at Eastwick, she managed the company launches for Azul Systems and Level 5 Networks in addition to the PR program for Intellisync. During her first tenure at The Hoffman Agency, Kristin served as an account manager where she directed the strategy and implementation for the HP OpenView account.

Kristin received a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an option in public relations from California State University, Chico.

Lynette Ariathurai, Experienced High-Tech Corporate Law Services

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

You want your lawyer to be focused, efficient and smart. That’s what you’ll find at The Law Office of Lynnette Ariathurai, A Professional Corporation.

If you manage an emerging high-tech business or a startup company, discuss your legal needs with Ms. Ariathurai. She has provided legal advice to emerging high tech companies and startups. Prior to becoming an attorney, she worked with startups, emerging and High Tech companies in the Silicon Valley for more than 10 years. She focuses her practice on the business and corporate law needs of her clients.

Attorney Lynnette Ariathurai has practiced business law for over thirteen years. Her practice has grown in this competitive market because she's worked extensively with manufacturing, high-tech companies and startups and knows what these clients want and need. Contact The Law Office of Lynnette Ariathurai, A Professional Corporation today. Let’s discuss your company's legal needs. For more information, please visit Lynette’s website.
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Gene Page, Business Coach

To be confirmed.