A friendly reminder for October
The Entreprenuers Club would like to take this opportunity to remind you about the events running this month, and also some new projects and meetings that you are welcome to attend. Our event on the 17th of October is set to be packed, while XL still has an event running on the 10th. We are also still looking for member profiles, so please feel free to write in about your self and your entrepreneurial experience, your writing may be selected and displayed on one of the next newsletters.
Angela Rolston from "Limestone-Coast Wines"
Talks about Hong Kong's Own Wine Brand Company
Held at the Philia Lounge
on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 7:00-9:00pm
Gathering Information
Who: Angela
Rolston from Limestone-Coast Wines
When: Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Where: Philia Lounge, shop 1, 4-8 Arbuthnot Road, Central
Fee:
$120 (Members)
$200 (Non-Members)
Price includes 1 free drink
and complimentary snacks
Starting a business is no easy task, over 90% of businesses that start up in the world don't even make it past the planning stage, but for those that do, the rewards can be enormous. One such company that beat the odds is Limestone-Coast Wines, which has a unique niche in Hong Kong, which is best summed up below:
"Limestone Coast Wines has been in business in Hong Kong for 3 - 4 years and is an ‘own brand’ wine company. Our Wine Warehouse is 12th Floor Horizon Plaza, Ap Lei Chau, an industrial warehouse building near Aberdeen where you can taste wine 7 days a week.
It is a fast expanding business selling carefully selected wines from small award winning wineries of the premium wine growing areas of Australia & New Zealand.
The wines are imported without the winery labels and then labelled under our ‘own brand’ in Hong Kong. (The concept being more like the factory shop that sells the Nike shoe without the swoosh) - a wine in disguise…."
The story of Limestone’s beginnings is inspiring, and Angela Rolston is a great source of knowledge for people who aspire to start their own, as she has lived through it, the ups and downs. This is a great learning opportunity and a chance to relax with link-minded people.
This month we have invited another organisation, the "Hong Kong Association for Business and Professional Women" to join us in an effort to increase your networking opportunities. Members of HKABPW will be there to join the event and network with us. We'll be running our event out of our new venue, the Philia Lounge, and we'll be running our lucky draw for everyone who attends. Feel free to bring a friend or guest.
This promises to be a big event for The E-club, come along and enjoy!
Membership renewal
For those of you who have not renewed your membership yet, please take the time to do so in order to catch all the events and opportunities occuring in 2008.
You may also take advantage of our "2 for 1" offer, simply by filing in the relevant form for the 2nd person depending on if they are a member or not, and then make a note on the form with your name and membership number.
To download the revelant file, simply click here to visit The E-club website, and scroll to the bottom of the page to download the "Membership Renewal Form". Please fill it in and mail it to our office address provided at the bottom of the form with the cheque enclosed.
Your new membership card will be available at the next club meeting you attend.
Other Events of Interest:
XL Momentum events in October
Who: Masami Sato - The Power of Effective Giving in Business
When: Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 7:00 - 9:30pm
Where: Novotel Century Hong Kong, 238 Jaffe Road, Wanchai
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) is becoming such a key part of business practice these days. But what is the real “Effective Giving”? You will discover how giving can really create your wealth. “Effective Giving” is not only about how effectively the money can be used to serve the cause, but also (and more importantly) how it can enable the business to make more profit through the contribution.
Masami is a true ambassador of walking the XL talk by demonstrating in only a few years how one person can make a real difference in this world. She continues to inspire people through out the world on how successful businesses are gaining through their giving. It amazes me how easy Masami has made it look and I suggest that you make every effort to hear her story.
Attend for $200 per person. Please register for this event by emailing hongkong@resultsfoundation.com
XL Life Members receive complementary entry!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
(in alphabetical order)
Creasians Company Limited www.creasians.com
New Concept Mandarin Limited www.newconceptmandarin.com
Offshore2online (HK) Limited www.offshore2online.com
PricewaterhouseCoopers www.pwchk.com
The Egg www.theegg.com
Does your company want to become a Sponsor of The Entrepreneurs Club or one of its programs or one of its special events? Contact contact@entrepreneurs.com.hk