CONSUMER GOODS CLUB (CGC) launches its brand new free Internet Site and Community Portal -- Consumer Goods Club

April 5, 2010 - PRLog -- CONSUMER GOODS CLUB (CGC), the global business and networking community of people working in and being passionate about the consumer goods, retailing and wholesale industry, on April 5 launched its brand new free Internet Site and Community Portal under www.consumergoodsclub.com

The Site offers the following unique and very sophisticated major components:

A Community Area to discuss a broad variety of industry topics, to get in contact with like-minded professionals from all over the world, to create your own group and join other groups, to build your business and to develop yourself. There are also many great applications like live chat room, walls to post news, sharing presentations, uploading photos and videos, integrating RSS Newsfeeds on someone’s own profile page and much more.

The Newsroom Section, which is updated daily, offers exciting and hot industry news as well as some of the best industry newsletters: CGC Blog, Best of Consumer Goods & Business Blogs section, Best of Podcast section (listen to the best marketing & business podcasts on their side), Best of Videocasts, Best of Newsfeeds (read every day brand new industry news), CGC Stimulus of the Week Newsletter section (a splendid source of weekly inspiration) and CGC’s Monthly Newsletters which belong to the industry’s best ones.

The Meetings & Events Section informs about the club’s upcoming meetings, seminars, etc. Also in this section it provides further information about its "1st Consumer Goods Club Conference" which will take place in Frankfurt, Germany on October 11 & 12, 2010. A two day conference with superb industry speakers and engaging afternoon workshop sessions being hold in a stimulating ambience.

About the CONSUMER GOODS CLUB (CGC)

The CONSUMER GOODS CLUB (CGC) was founded on the business network Xing in December 2008 by Andreas von der Heydt (in February 2010 the group´s site was also established on Linkedin). Andreas is a General Manager for one of the World’s leading consumer goods companies and a highly respected consumer goods expert and aficionado.

CGC is a global meeting, networking and exchange community of and for people working in and being passionate about the world of consumer goods, retailing, wholesale and related service industries. Its members are coming from all functional areas and all management levels. It is an independent, international and free to join club. CGC is online AND face-to-face. It´s based on respect, trust, sharing and the power of personal relationships. It currently has both on Xing and Linkedin more than 4,000 members.

On April 5, 2010 CONSUMER GOODS CLUB launched its brand new Internet site and community portal enabling its members to take advantage of its very own sophisticated community and relationship platform. Furthermore the site offers an excellent news center (best of blogs, newsfeeds, podcasts, newsletters, etc.) as well as many other relevant member services (www.consumergoodsclub.com).

The CONSUMER GOODS CLUB will hold its inaugural “1st Consumer Goods Club Conference” in Frankfurt, Germany on October 11 & 12, 2010. At the club’s annual flagship event top speakers from well known companies will give insightful presentations as well as acting as workshop hosts in special working sessions in the afternoon.

CGC tries to assist in building a positive image of the consumer goods and retailing industry in the public as well as supporting relevant social & educational initiatives. CGC together with its members is aiming at drafting sustainable strategies which foster and enhance the wellbeing of people.

Press Contact

CGC PR Department
pr_department@consumergoodsclub.com

Andreas von der Heydt
avonderheydt@consumergoodsclub.com

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About the CONSUMER GOODS CLUB (CGC)

The CONSUMER GOODS CLUB (CGC) was founded on the business network Xing in December 2008 by Andreas von der Heydt (in February 2010 the group´s site was also established on Linkedin). Andreas is a General Manager for one of the World’s leading consumer goods companies and a highly respected consumer goods expert and aficionado.

CGC is a global meeting, networking and exchange community of and for people working in and being passionate about the world of consumer goods, retailing, wholesale and related service industries. Its members are coming from all functional areas and all management levels. It is an independent, international and free to join club. CGC is online AND face-to-face.

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