(PRWEB) November 21, 2008 -- Jewell & Associates, a Deltek Premier Partner, successfully introduced The Executive Circle, an exclusive group for project-based Professional Service firm leaders in architecture, engineering, management consulting, IT consulting, communications and government contracting to executives in Philadelphia. The group met on November 18, 2008 at the Pyramid Club in Philadelphia.

The panel of four speakers presented ideas that executives could take back to their companies and implement in the coming year. Keith Mock, Principal at Ballinger presented "Creating the Collaborative Enterprise using Technology," Bob Stalilonis, Managing Director, Deltek used customer examples in his presentation "Best Practices in Project Management," Debora McLaughlin, Professional Certified Executive Coach, Open Door Coaching, "Influential Leadership" talk gave executives the blueprint for tribal leadership and June Jewell, President of Jewell & Associates shared the "Top 10 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Business in 2009" with attendees.

The Executive Circle will meet throughout the year for networking, best practice discussions, and executive level presentations from industry experts. Executives at project-based professional services firms are encouraged to join this elite group and help shape its direction. Membership in this group is limited to Principal business owners, CEO's, CFO's, COO's, and VP's.

June Jewell, CPA, President of Jewell and Associates, believes that hosting The Executive Circle meetings are beneficial to her clients. "In today's economy, all businesses need information that can help them stay in business and position themselves for future growth. It is my desire to host events that give executives best practices that can actually be applied to their business," says Jewell. "As The Executive Circle continues to build, we will continue to invite industry experts to speak to our group on topics that executives will find useful and actually make a difference to their business.

For more information on joining The Executive Circle and receive information on future events contact Jewell & Associates at 877-241-6431x709 or visit www.TheExecutiveCircle.com.

About Jewell & Associates:
Jewell & Associates, a Deltek Premier Partner, has been providing clients with enterprise business solutions for over 18 years. With over 700 clients and offices in Northern Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida and Colorado, Jewell & Associates has consulting staff for planning, implementation, deployment and training for Deltek Vision software.