Networking Virgins Get Together

Description

A networking event for people new to networking, but not necessarily new to business.

Are you new to networking? This networking meeting helps networking newbies (or virgins) get comfortable with the basics of networking, including introductions, connecting one-on-one, and more in a safe, facilitated environment that will get you into the swing of networking easily.

Date: Friday, March 19, 2010
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
Location: SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661
Registration: Required; register here: http://biznik.com/events
Cost: $5-10, depending on Biznik membership level

About the Meetings
Facilitated by professional coaches Veronika Noize and Rinatta Paries, this meeting is perfect for small business owners who want to enjoy the benefits of connection through networking, but don't know where to start.

Each meeting begins with self-introductions (get your free elevator speech tool and networking introduction worksheet here: http://veronikanoize.com/networking_virgins), followed by a networking activity/game designed to increase interaction and participant comfort levels, and a guest speaker from networking organization to answer questions. The meeting concludes with a brief check out.

Here are the top 5 reasons to attend:
1. This event is strictly for networking newbies or "virgins" so everyone is just as new to networking as you are
2. Convenient mid-morning time doesn't conflict with most other meetings
3. Great place to practice your elevator speech and learn how to introduce yourself in a group
4. Facilitated networking games and activities to make make first-time networking comfortable
5. You'll learn about other networking groups and resources to help build your business

Bonus: There is no ongoing commitment or obligation for this group, but participants may return up to three times. >br>
Questions? Call Erin at 360-882-1298 360-882-1298.