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Networking in Lakeview

Neighborhood Networking kicked off the the new year in style last month in the West Loop. Our next stop is a neighborhood near and dear to both of the hostesses’ hearts: Lakeview.
Join us, along with our co-hosts BBR Chicago (Business by Referral), for an evening of networking at local favorite Wishbone Restaurant (3300 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago IL) February 23rd, Tuesday from 5:30-8:00 pm.Make sure you stay for our now-famous raffle, which always features items from local businesses.*
Buy tickets in advance for $10 ($12 at the door). Please RSVP if you plan to pay at the door.
See you there!
*Lakeview businesses: Promote your business by donating an item to our raffle! Contact us for a donation form and details.

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Featured Exhibitor at Neighborhood Networking

The Ignite the Spirit Fund

At Neighborhood Networking in the West Loop next week, we will be featuring The Ignite the Spirit Fund. The northwest side group was created to raise funds for Chicago firefighters and their families in times of need. By supporting the Ignite the Spirit Fund, you’ll be helping the firefighters take care of their own. It’s your chance to give something back to them for doing so much for the communities in which we live.

The Ignite the Spirit 2010 Chicago Firefighter Calendar features 12 male Chicago Firefighters and their stories. Sam Holloway (Mr. January) will be at Neighborhood Networking on Tuesday, January 26th at Plush Restaurant & Lounge to sign calendars and raise funds for the local organization.

By tickets for Neighborhood Networking on Tuesday, January 26th here.

Kick off 2010 with Neighborhood Networking!

A new year, a new opportunity to improve your business—as well as your local community. Join us, along with our co-host BBR Chicago (Business by Referral), for our first Neighborhood Networking event of 2010!

Stop by Plush Restaurant & Lounge in the West Loop on Tuesday, January 26th from 5:30-8:00 pm (1104 W. Madison, Chicago IL, metered street parking available). Mix and mingle with other businesses— as well as sample great appetizers from this local favorite. As usual, we’ll also have great raffle prizes from local businesses and our other generous raffle donors.

Buy tickets in advance for $10 ($12 at the door)
If you choose to pay at the door, please RSVP via email.

Forward this invite to friends and colleagues. Bring lots of business cards and/or promotional materials to share. See you in the West Loop!

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Elizabeth Lulu Interviewed

Today,  Elizabeth Lulu Miranda was interviewed by Elizabeth Grant and Cindy Ashton for their Wealth Consciousness Bootcamp clients. We discussed the benefits of being organized and how that translates to more wealth and abundance.

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Quote of the Day

“Three Rules of Work:  Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”
- Albert Einstein

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Is there a formula for keeping your New Year resolutions?

If  “A New Year resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other”, then your New Year resolution is only as good as your commitment to it. Resolving to be true to your commitments this year will help you achieve other goals. But how can you do this? Does it take will power? or something more?

I believe one doesn’t need will-power just the right support system that you create around you. If you don’t want to eat junk food, for example, then don’t purchase them and have them around your pantry for starters. Keep only healthy food around and when you feel like snacking then your only option will be a healthy one. Finding someone to help you be accountable will contribute to your success. Someone else will help motivate you when you can’t find the inspiration yourself.

I  approach maintaining and organizing in the same way. Create boundaries that help you visualize how much disorganization is enough. Acknowledge that you have reached your limit. Once you reached those boundaries, then resolve to tackle your piles, tasks or chores then ask someone to make you accountable. Many daunting tasks can be reduced to manageable goals.

There may not be just one formula to keeping your new year’s resolution but having a vision, making a choice and setting your goals will certainly get you closer to success.

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MOP is featured in CRAVE: The Urban Girl’s Manifesto

This November, CRAVE: The Chicago Guide Book will be distributed and available on Amazon.com.  A photo of Elizabeth-Lulu and a bio MOP is featured in CRAVE: Guide Book on page 270.

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MOP on the panel for “Stategy for 2010″ CRAVE Coffee Chat November 18

Elizabeth Lulu Miranda of Mercury Organizing Professionals was invited by Michele Kravetz of CRAVE to participate in their Coffee Chat. On November 18, 2009,  along with three other distinguished panelist Lulu shared her ideas and strategies for making better business decisions in 2010.

Elizabeth Lulu Miranda of Mercury Organizing Professionals will be featured in the Intelligentsia section of the CRAVE Chicago 2010 Issue.

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Networking with a cause

Mercury Organizing Professionals along with Lidia Varesco Design partners together to bring you Neighborhood Networking each month. This month however they will be joining with “Sip and Give” for different kind of event. This is NN’s last event for 2009.  If you’re looking for a new way to network while giving back to our beautiful community? Participate in this networking event with a cause.

Sip & Give November – benefiting Imerman Angels
Tuesday, Nov. 17
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Sully’s House
1501 North Dayton Street
Chicago, IL 60622
RSVP to sipandgive@hotmail.com

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Neighborhood Networking: November