Increasing Innovation in Your Organization Luncheon

ALBANY, NY (12/15/2010)(readMedia)-- The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association (NYCRAMA) announces its January luncheon, "How to Build a Culture of Innovation and Keep it Going" with Glenn Karwoski-founder, senior vice president and managing director of The Business of Ideas and Karowski & Courage Public Relations (part of Martin Williams Inc., Omnicom Group). Karwoski has more than 30 years of communications experience with expertise in creative idea generation and training, as well as marketing-based advertising and public relations programs.

WHO: Glenn Karwoski-founder, senior vice president and managing director of The Business of Ideas and Karowski & Courage Public Relations has developed marketing programs for a variety of Fortune 500 companies including GlaxoSmithKline, Target Stores, Geo. A. Hormel Co., General Mills, The Toro Company, 3M, The Coleman Company, Pfizer, and Polaris Industries, Inc. Karwoski's work in creativity and innovation includes organizational development, employee training and custom idea generation. He has also generated a weekly blog on innovation, which can be found on the Twin Cities Business Magazine's website (www.tcbmag.blogs.com/innovations).

WHAT: Luncheon at the Glen Sanders Mansion with an opportunity to network with fellow marketers of the Capital Region and founder, senior vice president and managing director of The Business of Ideas and Karowski & Courage Public Relations-Glenn Karwoski. Karwoski will share his expertise in creative idea generation and training, as well as marketing-based advertising and public relations programs.

WHEN: Thursday, January 13 @ 11:30 am - 1:15 pm

WHERE: Glen Sanders Mansion, 1 Glen Avenue, Scotia, NY 12302 *Please note change of location

PRICING: Cost is $25 for AMA members, $20 students, and $35 for non-members. If not paid online via credit or debit card, payment is expected in cash or check at the door. Due to the overwhelming response to our luncheons, late reservations and walk-ins will incur a $5 surcharge to cover the added cost of attendance. To make your reservation, please visit www.nymarketing.org. Space is limited.

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About the American Marketing Association

The American Marketing Association (AMA) is the largest marketing association in North America. A professional association for marketing leaders, thinkers and doers, it is the only organization that brings together marketers across all specialties to collaborate and inspire one another. Through relevant information, comprehensive education and targeted networking, the AMA assists marketers in deepening their expertise, elevating their careers and ultimately, achieving better results. For more information on the American Marketing Association, visit www.marketingower.com.

About NYCRAMA

The New York Capital Region chapter of the American Marketing Association is the premier Tech Valley association for marketing professionals. Since 1992, NYCRAMA has been dedicated to elevating the marketing profession by delivering career development, educational opportunities, and promoting best practices for winning and keeping customers. The chapter provides an opportunity to learn from and network with hundreds of marketing professionals in the Capital Region. Find out more at www.nymarketing.org.