Marion Roth, executive director of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce, reminds business owners and those interested in marketing to make a reservation for the Oct. 26 Rise & Shine Breakfast with leading brand consultant David Vinjamuri. "If you want to attend and haven't reserved a place, I suggest doing so right away to avoid being turned away," she added.  The event takes place at the Ridgefield Library from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Vinjamuri, adjunct professor of marketing at NYU and author of Accidental Branding: How Ordinary People Build Extraordinary Brands, will speak about lessons learned from entrepreneurs who broke traditional marketing rules on the way to building strong brands. "Whether you are an entrepreneur, a corporate executive or a small business owner, his findings will change how you think about your business," said Marion. 

The event is sponsored by Betsy Brand of Brandmark Studios, the Ridgefield Library and the Ridgefield Chamber. Admission is $12 per person for Chamber members and $20 for general admission, which includes continental breakfast. Register at www.ridgefieldchamber.org.