Greetings MassWIT members,   It’s September again and MassWIT’s 2003-2004 season is off to a great start!   Don’t miss our kick-off meeting on Thursday, September 11th where we will be discussing Future Technologies:  How We Live, Work and Play    This outstanding panel, comprised of Amy Oberg, Technology Futurist, Maryfran Johnson, Editor in Chief at Computerworld, and Ann Grackin, CEO of ChainLink Research, will examine how future technologies will affect all aspects of our lives, and explore the social and ethical issues that are raised by these advancements.  For more information visit: http://www.evite.com/szellner@attbi.com/MassWITSep03.

We have our entire calendar lined up for the year, and our events will be packed with practical tips and lively discussions on key issues such as:
 
 

October 2:	Negotiating Your Way to Career Success – Sharpen your skill set by coming to this meeting.  Get practical advice that you can use the next day.
November 6:	How to Effectively Price a Product or Service in a B to B Market –Pricing experts share their recommendations for building a pricing model.
December 4:	Perception is Reality: Projecting A Winning Business Image – Uncovering gender differences that impact the way men and women are perceived in business.

 
 
More details to come.  All meetings start at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at Sun Microsystems in Burlington, MA. 
 
MassWIT had a phenomenal season last year, thanks to all our members and sponsors.  Our membership grew 76% to more than 3000 members across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, and this year promises to be even better.  
 
In addition to our monthly meetings, we are offering a series of Professional Development Workshops with Debbie Bercume.  These are hands-on workshops that focus on developing management skills, job search skills, and more.  Watch for upcoming email notices announcing the fall schedule.
 
I am also pleased to say that MassWIT’s marketing and publicity team has really come together and I’m delighted to have Susan Frankle as our new co-chair on the team.  I also want to thank all the volunteers who are stepping up to help MassWIT this season.  Every effort is appreciated, as we create the lively forums, meetings, workshops and events that bring us together around issues of interest and of celebration.
 
I look forward to having a great year with you!  
 
Sincerely,
 
Juliann Grant
MassWIT Executive Committee
Co-Chair, Marketing and Publicity