GW Monthly Networking Event with A Purpose May 28, 2009

GW Monthly Networking Event

Thursday, May 28, 2009

(Networking with A Purpose)

The purpose of GW Monthly Networking Event is build meaningful and powerful relationships which have a profound impact on economic development for all attendees.

GW Monthly Networking goal is for attendees to get to know, like and trust one another, thereby increasing the number of quality business transactions among the group.

Location: Dallas BBQ 27 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Lower Level

Admission $20.00

$25.00 at Door



Meal Included: Half Rotisserie Chicken Served with Corn Bread, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw.



Drinks Not Included.



Entire Group Must be ordering from Group Rate Menu



Limited Seating RSVP A Must! No Exceptions.

To RSVP Via Telephone Contact:

Phil Andrews [email protected]

Georgia Woodbine [email protected]

Sam Underwood [email protected]

Guest Speaker: Francisco Acosta

Topic: Advanced Networking and Sales Training

Networking is something that everyone is told they have to do to succeed in business. But, no one tells you how to network successfully. As a result, people listen to “conventional wisdom” without ever questioning whether it makes sense. We are told to give your card out to everyone and collect cards from everyone. Once you have the big pile of cards, what do you do to convert them into opportunity and money? Francisco Acosta will explain how to go from business card exchange to business development. He will discuss techniques to network effectively, along with strategies and technology to organize and optimize your contacts.

About Hosts:



Phil Andrews, has lectured throughout New York State at various colleges and universities. He was the Vice President and Marketing Director of the Haircut Hut franchise for over a decade. He is also featured in a book published by, Mr. Robert H. Adams entitled, 15 years of Minority Business Development. Currently, he is the Public Relations Director for Hempstead Horn Newspaper, African Atlantic Genealogical Association, and 100 Black Men of Long Island. Mr. Andrews is a current member of the Caribbean- American Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc., Former Chairman of Public Relations for The United Black Men of Queens, Inc., and member of the New York Association of Black Journalist, National Black Public Relations Society of New York, and Urban League of Long Island Young Professionals.

In October of 1995, Mr. Andrews was presented the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce/Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year Award.

In 1998, he was presented with the Nassau Council of Chambers/West Indian Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year Award. He has also received a citation from the 18th Assembly District of Long Island New York, Assemblywomen Earlene Hooper Hill. In 2005 Mr. Andrews received a Proclamation for Outstanding Service to New York's 10th Congressional District presented by Congressman Ed Towns. Mr. Andrews has received Proclamations from former Nassau County Executive Thomas S. Gullotta, and former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Mr. Richard Guardino. In December 2005 Mr. Andrews was inducted into the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. as a Member Visionary.

Phil has served the community in multiple ways. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce, Roosevelt Kiwanis, 100 Black Men of Long Island, and the West Indian Chamber of Commerce as the Public Relation Director. Mr. Andrews currently runs a business network named the "Power Networking Business Seminar Series". As a certified mentor, he is looking forward to mentoring more young men as well as continuing to work and serve communities. Mr. Andrews was featured in the NY Report Magazine as one of the Top Networking Organizers in the NYC metropolitian area.



Georgia Woodbine - Sparking an inspirational phenomenon wherever she goes, national bestselling author/motivational speaker/life coach - Georgia Woodbine shares her experiences, secrets to success and strategies from the entertainment industry that transitioned into her successful publishing company.

Ms. Woodbine is author of National Best Selling book “How To Make Big Bucks Without Selling Your Soul”, Jewels of Inspiration and Reflections: The Journey of Life, How To Choose Your Career Path, and has produced life changing audio CD’s "Make it Happen" and DVD's "Live By Your Design” and Fight For Your Life: How To Stimulate Your Own Personal Economy as well as other motivational/informational products that empower many in communities worldwide.

Ms. Woodbine is one of the world’s leading authorities in personal, business and spiritual development. Ms. Woodbine has appeared 98.7 Kiss FM Wake Up Club, Conversations With Mayor Ernest D. Davis, of Mt. Vernon, New York, Air America Radio, 93.5FM, 90.3FM - other credits include, Mt. Vernon Inquirer, Star Ledger Newspaper, Hempstead Times, Black Star News, International Epoch Times, Harlem Business Magazine, Roll Out Magazine, New York Trend Magazine, and many others. She has also been listed as one of the top ten books in 2006 by the #1 book club in the country.

She has been invited as a guest speaker at The Learning Annex in NYC, Time Warner, Georgian Court University, Stony Brook University, Rutgers University, Howard University, Medgar Evers College, as well as a long list of other network organizations and churches, just to name a few. She has also served as fellow panelist with other well renowned speakers such as: Dr. Dennis Kimbro, Dr. Farrah Gray and Terrie Williams.

Her credentials include 15 years of entrepreneurial business success as well as an extensive marketing background. She worked in the entertainment industry with over ten years of experience working for a variety of companies such as; Def Jam, PolyGram, WNYU Radio, WQHT-Hot 97, Black Enterprise Magazine, and the Apollo Theatre, where she honed her management, promotions, and marketing skills.





Samuel E. Underwood got his entrepreneurial spirit from his grandfather, who was a salesman. He later entered Malcolm-King College, where he pursued his career in Business Administration. Upon building sales practices, Samuel struck out on his own and created a company called U-Wear. That company grew from one sale to selling sporting goods across the Tri-state area, within two years the company generated over $20,000 in sales.

Later on, Sam’s Connection Unlimited was created. A company focused on a mixture of sales and a referral service. Sam was able to maneuver his people skills and sales talent to earn a comfortable income. Sam’s Connection Unlimited continues to grow with a clientele base of 300+ clients. He is member of the Leaders Club, Big Apple Real Estate Investors Association, Philly Connected LLC, and the Success Connection Team Inc. Sam currently resides in the Bronx with his wife Kim and two sons.

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