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LETTER FROM THE CHAIR Dear Catapult Community, We all start somewhere! If you attended any of the events we held in our Business Seminar Series at the 100 Club this year, you likely would have walked away with the great feeling that with some hard work, the possibility for great success could be just around the corner. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to interview Paul Holloway, Chase Bailey and Renee Plummer this year. Their stories resonated with many people in the audience because each speaker shared how they started out; and not all paths to success were open highways from the get-go. You may remember the question we asked each speaker at the conclusion of each event, "What can someone working for you do to catapult themselves to the next level?" Each answer was unique but shared a similar theme throughout - go above and beyond what is expected of you. I recently attended Business NH Magazine and Stay Work Play's Rising Star Awards Ceremony and also found some downtime to peruse the Fortune Magazine 40 Under 40 issue. It is always quite impressive to see young professionals highlighted. They have identified their passions and have set off on their own journeys to build businesses, create jobs and contribute to society. They have gone above and beyond what was expected of them and are on track for great success; a concept not unfamiliar to Catapulters. All that said, great success does not only apply to career growth and paychecks. Relationships, health and joy are important and worth just as much attention. This is food for thought as we close out 2010 and approach a new year with new possibilities; an open road with many exits. I am excited to find out what 2011 has in store for all of us and look forward to seeing you all again soon. I hope you all have safe and happy holidays amongst friends and family. Warmest regards, Helen Chair & Co-Founder, Catapult Seacoast  UPCOMING CATAPULT EVENTS  Catapult Holiday & Anniversary Party 'Tis the season and we want to celebrate! Come let loose, enjoy a cocktail and catch up with your best Catapult friends. We'll be celebrating our fourth year anniversary and the holiday season! Wednesday December 15 - 6:30 to 8:30 PM The Red Door - Portsmouth $10 ea Complimentary appetizers. Beverages available. For tickets: http://www.catapultseacoast.org/events Catapult is also proud to announce that we will be announcing the recipient of the 2010 J.T. O'Donnell Award at our December event, where we acknowledge one person who stood out as a valued supporter of Catapult and has been a tremendous help to our team in our efforts to achieve our mission and vision over the course of the year. WHAT'S NEW 
Local business Liberty Mutual offers Catapult members discounts on insurance!Catapult Auto and Home Insurance Benefit Catapult member benefits include savings on auto and home insurance! As a member of Catapult, you qualify for a special group discount* on your auto, home, and renter's insurance through Group Savings Plus® from Liberty Mutual. This unique program allows you to purchase high-quality auto, home, and renters insurance at low group rates through the convenience of electronic funds transfer or direct billing at home. For a free, no-obligation coverage evaluation and rate quote, call James Saunders at 603-772-1027, or email: james.saunders@libertymutual.com * Group discounts, other discounts, and credits are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliates, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA http://www.libertymutual.com/jamessaunders Speak Up! Live Free or Die Alliance Hot Topic: Should using a gun as a threat on one's property be considered a criminal offense? Catapult is looking for new board and committee members to join our team. Board members would be required to attend quarterly board meetings, monthly conference calls and monthly events. Specifically, we are looking for those who have experience in finance and fundraising, marketing, and event planning. Of course we are always looking for energetic professionals who can take their great ideas through to fruition, so whatever your background, if you're interested, email launch@catapultseacoast.org! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Haunted Pub Tour, October  Back by popular demand, Catapulters got a special tour of haunted inns and pubs of downtown Portsmouth, hosted by Roxie from New England Curiousities. After a warm-up wine tasting at Mainely New Hampshire the group walked from place to place, listening to Roxie share scary stories and intriguing historical events. Catapulters really got a whole new perspective of the Seacoast! The night closed at RiRa where everyone enjoyed a pint and some food with new friends. Business Speaker Series: A Night with Renee Plummer, November  Catapult's third and final Business Speaker Series (BSS) event of 2010, held again at the 100 Club, featured speaker host Renee Plummer of Two International Group, a commercial real estate development company. The Catapult audience learned about how Plummer has been a driving force in transforming the former Pease Air Force Base into the flourishing business complex that is Pease International Tradeport. Plummer is also involved in many philanthropic events throughout the NH seacoast area. When asked how she does it all, Plummer joked encouraged us to chase after what we want, but just don't plan on sleeping much! The November event was sponsored by Liberty Mutual. See pictures from the event. At the conclusion of each BSS event, Catapult asks its signature question: "What can someone working for you do to catapult themselves to the next level?" You can learn more about Renee Plummer and how she answered our question: Renee Plummer Signature Question. Catapult's Business Speaker Series events kicked off in March at the 100 Club with speaker host Paul Holloway. The second event was held in June with speaker host Chase Bailey. Each of the BSS speaker hosts brought something new to the Catapult audience in terms of their backgrounds, stories of how they achieved success, industry expertise and areas of interest, however each stressed the importance of relationships and networking to reaching goals. SEACOAST BUSINESS BRIEFS - Portsmouth chamber gives downtown visitors a P.A.L. - Timberland sales surge - Biomed industry growing: NBC2 shows its promise SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thank you to the following sponsors who have made our events possible.  Lightfin Studios Lightfin Studios was founded in the spring of 2006 by a group of experienced visual designers, usability experts, developers and professional service specialists. Backed by years of experience in the industry, they set out to start a company that was truly customer-centric. Since day one, Lightfin has tried to meet that demand in every way possible. "Everything you" means entrenching themselves in your industry, your brand, your messaging and your vision. The magic happens when they take that knowledge and craft it into effective and powerful communication tools. lightfin.com  JBC Communications JBC Communications' vision is actually quite simple. To tell our clients' stories in an impactful way so that their strategic goals are achieved. jbccom.com  Members of The One Hundred Club Private club, fine dining and service. onehundredclub.com/ Liberty Mutual Liberty Mutual Group and its companies are dedicated to our Customer Choice Model, allowing you to do business with us whatever way you want. You can access Liberty Mutual via our call center, website, your agent/broker, or our reps from our network of regional independent agent companies. www.libertymutual.com Becoming a Sponsor Wondering how your business can reach the over 1,400 young professionals that make up Catapult? Become a sponsor today! Catapult offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities to local businesses who want to partner with one the most successful networking group of young professionals on the Seacoast. For more information, please contact sponsorships@catapultseacoast.org CAREERALISM WITH J.T. O'DONNELL By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Deborah Shane  Recently I read a networking article in a business publication that posed the question: Are virtual relationships real relationships? I can tell you there are several opinions about this depending on who you ask. Those who do not spend much time engaged online and on the web think this is ridiculous. Those who are engaged and invested online and on the web as an integral part of their daily business will tell you, those 'virtual relationships' are the very ones that have lead to some of the most valued relationships they have made in life and business. I can only share with you how my social platforms and the virtual connections I have made on them have been turned into what I call actionable relationships. I spoke earlier this year for our Social Media Club and my topic was "Building Actionable Relationships from Social Networking," which I followed up by writing this post. This year through my Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Blogtalk Radio platforms I have met and developed amazing connections nationally and globally, leading to potential strategic partnerships, referrals and support communities. Here are a few key ones that come to mind: |
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IN THIS ISSUE:  Letter from the ChairUpcoming Catapult EventsWhat's New?In Case You Missed ItSeacoast Business BriefsSponsor SpotlightCareeralism with J.T. O'Donnell CATAPULT RECOMMENDS
FRIENDS OF CATAPULT  A community to celebrate local women. Learn More   Learn More  Networking doesn't stop at Catapult events. Get even more connected by becoming active in the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce. For nearly a century, the GPCC has been helping business leaders and citizens get connected. The Chamber's goals are to support and promote local business, influence public policy, develop tourism and improve the quality of life in the Seacoast. Learn More  Learn how Leadership Seacoast has educated and inspired over 500 people in the Seacoast community over the last 20 years. Leadership Seacoast positively impacts the communities of the Seacoast area by developing a base of effective, knowledgeable, and engaged leaders through exploration of community issues, effective leadership practices, and opportunities for personal involvement. Learn More  The LFDA provides a comprehensive, interactive and nonpartisan venue to inform New Hampshire citizens and to stimulate their interest and engagement in the issues facing our state and communities. The Alliance encourages a civil exchange of information, ideas, and trust to forge a new relationship between New Hampshire citizens and their government. Learn More  NHBSR aims to build and support a network of businesses committed to adopting socially responsible business practices, recognizing that people, principles and profits are inseparably linked. Learn More  The mission of the NHWLI is to educate women in the areas of Leadership, Vision and Values. The NHWLI will offer a variety of cutting edge programs, seminars and workshops aimed at women throughout New England. Programs, seminars, and workshops will provide insights and skills into the changing nature of work in the twenty-first century. Highly skilled and proven faculty will be recruited to deliver NHWLI offerings. Learn More  Stay Work Play NH, Inc. (SWP NH) was established as a nonprofit organization in April 2009 to further the 55% Initiative, support and advance several recommendations made by the Governor's Task Force on Young Worker Retention in the spring of 2009, and serve as an independent organization to run a website and associated marketing effort geared at providing comprehensive information on what New Hampshire can offer to the 20-30 year old demographic in terms of staying, working, and playing here. Learn More  The UNH Advising and Career center offers academic advising, career and internship advising, and employer services to UNH students and Alumni. Learn More  Are you a UNH Alumni living in the Seacoast? Visit the UNH Alumni site and sign on to Wildcat World. Create your own virtue yearbook page, search for friends, post a class note and learn about future events! Learn More  Special Thanks to All Catapult Sponsors Your sponsorship and encouragement allows Catapult to continue working toward making a positive impact on the Seacoast by providing unique and valuable opportunities to enhance personal and professional development for our next generation of business and community leaders. We sincerely appreciate your continued support. Thank you. - Catapult Board Live in the Seacoast but work in another area of NH? Connect with other YP groups around the State: NASHUA www.iugonashua.com MANCHESTER www.mypn.org CONCORD www.concordypn.org KEENE www.keeneypn.org MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY www.mwvyp.org SALEM http://gshype.com/ LAKES REGION YPs OF SULLIVAN COUNTY Catapult Wants to Hear from You! Interested in volunteering your time to help Catapult in 2010? Click Here. We welcome your input! Share ideas on what you would like to see from Catapult in 2010. Click Here. Have a great testimonial of how Catapult events have benefited you or your business? We want to hear it! Click Here. Would you like greater visibility for your business while helping to support Seacoast young professionals? Click Here. Found an article you think a friend ought to read? Send him or her to the online version of today's issue of catapult eNews.  
Catapult eNews December 2010 Volume 4, Issue 6 We hope you enjoyed reading today's issue of Catapult eNews. Written and designed by Catapult in Portsmouth, Catapult eNews is a free email publication. Event dates are subject to change. |
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