“You and I possess within ourselves, at every moment, under all circumstances, the power to transform the quality of our lives.”

Werner Erhard

Do you want to be more influential and powerful? Do you want to make an impact on the world? Do you want to transform the quality of your life and the lives of others? If you’re like most entrepreneurs who want to increase your effect on others and have the power to transform the quality of your life, then you need to know the right steps.

David G. Javitch, Ph.D., Entrepreneur.com’s “Employee Management” columnist, says that “Gaining power is a four-step process that can be easily learned. It takes insight, openness and willingness to make some changes.” He says, “To start, think about a few crucial definitions. First, we have influence – the ability to make people do things they wouldn’t have done without our input or impact. The result of that is what we know as power. No influence, no power.”

Dr. Javitch’s four steps to gain influence and the power to transform your life and the lives of others as an entrepreneur are: 1) know your goals;  2) tell yourself you can do it, while minimizing all negative thoughts; 3) take inventory of your tools, your strengths and use them and 4) build relationships.

The Chamber can help you with number four. We have many opportunities for you to join us at mixers, banquets, events, fundraisers, expos and more. Every time you step out and meet new people you will be building relationships and taking the power to transform your life and the lives of others.

A great way to start your quest for that power is attending the biggest Crescenta Valley Chamber mixer of the year on Oct. 14 from 6 to 8pm. Caspian Services, Inc. will be hosting our mixer at their office at 2946 Honolulu Ave. The mixer will be held in the back parking lot and Fatcat DJ will be providing entertainment. Refreshments will be served and raffle prizes given away. You will also have the power to win $100 cash in our business card raffle drawing.

Remember: You do have the power to transform the quality of your life and the lives of others at every moment, starting on Oct. 14! Come and see what the CV Chamber can do for you.

Important dates; Oct. 14– Business Mixer at Caspian Services; Nov. 5 –Recognition Banquet at Angeles Golf Club; v Taste in the Foothills at the Marketplace. Call our office for details on any event.

How to reach us:
(818) 248-4957 / crescentachamber@aol.com  /  www.LaCrescenta.org  / 3131 Foothill Blvd. Ste D.

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Julia Rabago is the executive director of Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce.