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Welcome! Congratulations on making an important investment in your career!  
 

We’re excited you joined the Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. You are one of over 3,500 members who will enjoy the many benefits of membership—great opportunities for you and your business. 

Remember that NE is all about YOU! What you put into it is what you’ll get out of it. So get involved, and let us know if you have any additional needs or questions. We’re happy to welcome you to our NE home.

Visit the brand new NE website at www.nedpg.org for complete information. Here is a preview:

Information and Resources
  • We just launched the new NE Hub.  It contains communication forums for members to network, ask questions and share information. The NExchange is the main communication Forum.  They all have email capability, so make sure to "Subscribe" to the Forums you want to use your email to correspond to new topics. You can also join any of the Specialty Group forums to get more information about specific areas of nutrition practice.
  • FREE Webinars:  View the CEU Library to earn FREE CEUs, up to 15 a year, while listening to hot topics to help your business thrive and grow your practical knowledge throughout the year. You can also listen to past years’ webinars receive CEUs on your own time schedule.
  • NE Tool Kit:  Comprehensive information on a variety of topics for your business. Available free online to NE members!        
  • Ventures Quarterly Newsletter:  Tips and trends from members that are sure to keep you motivated and improve your business. Past issues are searchable and archived on the NE website, offering you a vast library of knowledge and expert advice.  Now Includes 2 CEU articles a year.
  • Mentor Program:  Connect with a mentor and receive expert advice and winning strategies from the pros to take years off the learning curve. Or become an inspiring mentor to a budding new entrepreneur!  
  • Specialty Groups:  Join any of the seven subgroups of NE: Authors & Writers, Coaches, Corporate Wellness, Private Practice, Second Career Dietitian, Speakers, Technology & Social Media specialty groups. Access to these subgroups gives members a tighter community within NE that most aligns with individual career paths and interests.
Marketing and Promotion
  • NE members have the opportunity to promote their products or services to all members and non-members in 3 locations on the NEdpg.org website:  Member Product MarketPlace, Profile Products & Services and by replacing their Profile image with a business logo.  For advertising to members via eblasts, Ventures, or outside of your advertising time period, please contact sponsorship@nedpg.org for reduced rates for members.
  • You can also post to the NEDPG Facebook page and tweet with the hashtag #nedpg to have your message appear on the website homepage.
Networking and Awards
  • FNCE® Meetings: Network with your NE peers when attending FNCE® via our formal networking events (registration fee may apply) and educational breakfasts/lunches (free for members).
  • Mini-NE Meetings:  Organize or attend a local event for NE members and prospective members in your local area. 
  • Awards:  Apply or nominate a colleague to be named the year’s Outstanding Nutrition Entrepreneur of the Year or Student Award, given to recipients at our FNCE® networking event.

We look forward to getting to know you better as part of the NE DPG!

To Your Success,

Elana Natker, MS, RD         
Chair, 2018–2019                       
Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPG                  
Chair@NEdpg.org       
                                                           
Kerri Hawkins MS, RDN LDN, cPY
Director of Member Services, 2018-2019
Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPG
MemberServices@NEdpg.org       
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