Business Specials in January at the Westport Library

Two special programs for people in business are scheduled in January at the Westport Library. Both are free and open to the public, and will be held in the Library’s McManus Room.

Tuesday, January 6, 6-8 pm:  Setting Goals and Staying on Track. David Albright, former business executive and current consultant to venture capital firms, will discuss a three-step process created for small businesses to define goals, set priorities and measure successes. Advance registration with SCORE at scorenorwalk.org is suggested. Sign-in at 5:30 pm; workshop, 6-8 pm. Co-sponsored with Fairfield County SCORE.

Albright has extensive experience in the consumer products industry, including his role as president of Pepperidge Farm, Godiva Chocolatier Worldwide and Glacial Confections, a start-up venture. He currently consults with venture capital firms on the food and confectionery industries. He has a degree from Villanova University, an MBA from Indiana University, a Certificate in Financial Planning (CFP) from Boston University and a masters from the French Wine Society (FWS). 

Wednesday, January 21, 6-8 pm: Taming Time Management. Do you find yourself overloaded with work, stretched to the limit and totally exhausted without accomplishing your goals? Laura Jacob, president of Pro Way Development, pinpoints personal time-wasters that contribute to feeling overwhelmed. Advance registration with SCORE at scorenorwalk.org is suggested. Sign-in at 5:30 pm; workshop, 6-8 pm. Co-sponsored with Fairfield County SCORE.

In addition to being president of Pro Way Development, a company that  helps organizations with strategic human resources and employee training and development, Jacob has worked with companies of all sizes, from Fortune 500 organizations in the U.S. and Canada to local small businesses. She is an adjunct instructor at the University of Bridgeport in Stamford and Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. She has a degree in psychology from University of Toronto and a masters in Industrial Relations from Queen's University. She is certified as a Professional in Human Resources, Six Sigma Greenbelt and a professional coach. She was one of 102 recipients nationwide of the SCORE and Sam's Club education award for small businesses.

For further information, phone 203-291-4800, or check westportlibrary.org.