Jeffrey has been consulting since 1983, training since 1988, and professionally speaking since 1994. His first book was published in 2002.
His clients include VISA, Pacificare, Aetna, Prudential, MTV, Alaska Airline, First National, CIA, Del Webb, Boeing, Honda, Quantum, and AT&T.

He was a top sales representative for Apple Computer. Vice President of Sales for Holland Automation, an international accounting and manufacturing software company, and then promoted to President of North American distribution where he tripled revenue and expanded growth into Mexico and South America.

His extensive work experience with personnel, sales, management, distribution, and finance provides the necessary skill set and the knowledge proven practices from a conglomerate of industries for training and consulting to organizations.

Jeffrey Hansler is enthusiastic and committed about educating and encouraging people to reach beyond self-imposed limits. His desire is to share the discoveries he’s experienced regarding persuasive communication so that you can put them to use for you, your organization, and the ones you love.

September 24, 2010 – 7 -  9 a.m
Peppermill Hotel/Casino Convention Center

Price:  $20 for guests and $15 for members without Pre-Paid membership.

RSVP here

The more influence a person has, the more of what he or she wants will come with ease. When people trust you, respect you, remember you, they will want to help you, and go out of their way to tell others about you — when this happens you have influence. Influence is a key ingredient in building a profitable, sustainable and thriving business.

Presenter:  Caterina Rando, San Francisco Entrepreneur, best-selling author of Learn to Power Think

Sept. 16, 2010 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Peppermill Hotel Casino

Price:  $25

RSVP online at http://www.sparkschamber.org/mixers.htm or 775-358-1976

Scott Armstrong shares how he and his partners created the entertainment and events information app Dibbs, and the lessons learned. Dibbs has developed the world’s first Awareness Engine ™ that finds and pulls in all of the events going on around a user, based on the user’s personal taste. Dibbs currently serves the High Sierra Region of Reno, Sparks, Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Carson City and is well on its way to being a global brand. Check out more information at www.gotdibbs.com

Sept. 16, 2010 – 6:00 – 7:30 PM
UNR Main Campus, Knowledge Center, lower floor Wells Fargo Auditorium – parking available in the Brian J. Whalen Complex

Price:  FREE to the Public

Registration:  no RSVP necessary, limited seating, please arrive early

Please join EDAWN and speaker Scott Taylor, Esq. of Miller & Co., on September 22 or September 23 to learn how a Foreign Trade Zone could serve as an opportunity for your company to gain competitive advantage.

The Northern Nevada Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #126) has received approval to establish an Alternative Site Framework (ASF), allowing potential users to have easier access to FTZ properties and expanding FTZ space into other parts of our region.

Taylor, who works nationally with many foreign trade zones and zone users for application, setup and maintenance of zone operations will provide an overview of the FTZ environment including: the new “Alternative Site Framework”, how a foreign trade zone works, benefits of operating in a foreign trade zone and the costs associated with implementation.

FTZ Seminar 1
Wednesday, September 22 – 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
NV Energy, Room B7, 6100 Neil Road #100, Reno, NV 89511
Price:  $25

FTZ Seminar 2
Thursday, September 23, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Carson City, NV – TBD
Price: $25

RSVP to Meghan Wagonseller, member relations at EDAWN, at wagonseller@edawn.org or 775.829.3768.

The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce will hold an informative half-day event titled, “Energy Forum: Clean Energy Strategies for Nevada Businesses.”

The event will also feature exhibits from vendors who offer energy and water efficiency and conservation solutions.  Attendees will come away with a clearer understanding of the future direction of energy in Nevada, as well as practical knowledge on how to use energy more efficiently today.

September 14 – 7:30 am noon
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Price:  $25 for members and $35 for non-members.

RSVP online at www.renosparkschamber.org/events.htm or 775-337-3030