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Meeting/Event Information
May 2017 Meeting (with Membership Orientation)

May 17, 2017
6:00 PM PDT - 8:30 PM PDT
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Monark Premium Appliance Co.
52 N Winchester Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
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A special thank you to our meeting host and sponsor, Monark Premium Appliance Co., and co-sponsor Jenn-Air for coordinating this knowledge-sharing event of networking, dinner, and an educational program! Our May 17 Chapter Meeting included Steve McFarland of Better Business Bureau of Silicon Valley who shared Dispute Resolution and the Better Business Bureau…Complaints, Consumer Reviews and Arbitration. Monthly Chapter Meetings are open to all members and prospective members. Come earn 1 of your Meta participation credits or a CEU!
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Membership Orientation
This can be a great way to learn more about NARI membership and what it can do for you. Then feel free to mix and mingle with people before the dinner and program begins.
If you would rather wait until your next meeting, that's just fine. We will continue offering Orientations at each monthly chapter meeting.
If interested in attending, can either select the option during registration or email the NARI-SV office at [email protected].
Topic: Dispute Resolution and the Better Business Bureau…Complaints, Consumer Reviews and Arbitration
Summary: Are you concerned about bad customer reviews affecting your business? Do you have an effective strategy to address unhappy customer complaints? At NARI’s May meeting our speaker, Steve McFarland, will cover strategies to successful customer dispute resolution. Join us on May 17 to secure the future success of your business.
Speaker: Steve McFarland, Better Business Bureau, Silicon Valley
Generously Sponsored by: Monark Premium Appliance Company and Jenn-Air
More About Jenn-Air:
Today, Jenn-Air continues gives consumers innovative choices with coordinated kitchen suites that include built-in refrigerators with their industry-exclusive Obsidian interior finish, a full-line of commercial-style ranges and rangetops, and connected wall ovens that utilize WiFi connectivity through a mobile app for iOS and Android devices. Jenn-Air® appliances are featured nationally at premier design events such as the Architectural Digest Home Design Show (ADHDS) and have won “Best of Show” awards at the WestEdge Design Fair. Jenn-Air also enjoys national exposure in the test kitchens of Michelin star chefs Eric Ripert and Mario Batali and has garnered the attention of Campion Platt and other renowned designers. Bon Appetit!












