Given that I’ve recently become a free agent (although keeping up with A New Marketing Commentator sometimes seems like a job in and of itself), I thought it would be a good time to write about my friend and fellow New England direct marketer, George Mercer, and the networking group he runs for job seekers called the Marketing Professionals Network (MPN).
If you’ve ever met George, you know what I’m talking about when I say he’s as much a gentleman and a scholar as a humorist and raconteur. George has a warm heart, an engaging personality and a remarkable ability to both challenge and cheer on those who wish to gain a better foothold on the proverbial corporate ladder.
George is not just a great career coach and meeting facilitator, he’s a great guy. Period. All of which explains why the Marketing Professionals Network has been able to do so much for so many since its inception in the early 1990’s.
The goal of the Marketing Professionals Network is to foster a supportive, interactive network that makes it possible for members to get in-depth information on local companies and job opportunities, as well as share job search experiences and techniques.
To achieve this goal, MPN:
•Holds weekly, facilitated meetings for small groups of members
•Sends members job leads via email
•Hosts quarterly “soirées” – larger, informal events for both current and former MPN members. Soirées may include a panel discussion and always provide an opportunity to network with others in the group.
Coincidentally, the next soirée just so happens to be this coming Thursday, February 9. It will be held at Papa Razzi in Wellesley, MA, beginning at 6 PM. Perhaps I’ll see you there. For more information about the Marketing Professionals Network, including this week’s soirée, click here.
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It’s amazing how many people this sweet man with the Mensa-caliber brain has helped. I’ve met thousands of people over the years, and George is definitely one of the nicest.