Coffee Chat: Create the Ultimate Shopping Experience, February 28, 9-11AM

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February 18, 2010 by Mai T. | Comments (2)


Topic: Create the Ultimate Shopping Experience – In Store & Online
Speakers: Kate Logan Fulford (theproprietress.com) & Cecilia Doan (CRAVE Pdx blogger)
When: Sunday, February 28th from 9-11am
Where: Parallel Boutique – 1022A NW Johnson St, Portland, OR 97209
Price: $15 per person, 2 for $20, $8 for students w/ID.

LIMITED TICKETS – YOU MUST REGISTER HERE.

Description: Do you own a boutique, a small business, or looking to start one? From store merchandising to handwritten thank you notes and weekly e-mail newsletters, how do you provide customers with a wholesome shopping experience? Kate “The Proprietress” provides retail knowledge for the stylish entrepreneur while CRAVE Portland’s very own blogger sheds light on how simple it can be to incorporate “online marketing & social media” into your business.

Coffee and gift bags with sweet treats and special promotions from local businesses will be provided for guests. Parallel Boutique offers all attendees 10% off all merchandise on day of event.

Cash & credit card payment will be taken at the door. For more information contact cecilia@craveportland.com.

Mai’s entrepreneurial spirit, determination for success and attention to detail, accompanied by her innovative and creative technique makes her a master when it comes to event planning, marketing, and public relations. She brings her passion for connecting local Portland boutiques, designers and small business owners with industry experts and tastemakers, while offering alternative ways to drive success and revenue for the CRAVEportland community. Mai’s extensive background in business and event marketing for high-tech corporate, non-profit, professional athlete, and entertainment clients (including Adobe Systems, Microsoft, Symantec Corporation, Freddy Jones Foundation (NBA), Lorenzo Alexander ACES Foundation (NFL), Rose Haven, Cascadia Region Green Building Council, Portland Trail Blazers, Mike Scifres Foundation (NFL), John Legend, Carmelo Anthony (NBA), Diageo, The Roots, Nike, and Boost Mobile) will parlay as an integral role, as she leads CRAVEportland into its next exciting phase. An active University of Portland Alum, Mai currently resides in her hometown of Portland, Oregon with her dog, Bella. She is a self-proclaimed fashion addict, internet junkie and aspiring knitter. Web site: thecravecompany.com/portland Twitter: @CRAVEportland Facebook: facebook.com/CRAVEpdx
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Comments (2)   |   9:00 am

2 Responses to “Coffee Chat: Create the Ultimate Shopping Experience, February 28, 9-11AM”

  • seanette Says:
    February 18th, 2010 at 11:20 am

    Sounds like great info to hear and good treats to share.

  • Shona Lepis Says:
    February 19th, 2010 at 9:59 am

    Great topic! Looking forward to the event.

    Shona

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