May 15, 2008
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Want to learn how you can power your own speed networking event for your company, association or chamber of commerce?

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Are you struggling to benefit from traditional mixers to meet your next client, career opportunity or business partner? If so, don’t miss out on our exciting lineup of upcoming SpeedNetworking.com events to bolster your networking opportunities.

Join top Chicago business professionals for an effective evening of speed networking supported by our patent-pending eXtreme Networking software. Come see why so many successful business professionals keep coming back!

Thursday, June 5, 2008
Mid-America Club
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Key Elements For a Successful Speed Networking Experience

  1. Be organized before the event.
  2. Make sure you have plenty of business cards.
  3. Rehearse your business objectives and what made you decide to attend the event.
  4. Have an open mind as you will meet lots of new people who have different needs.
  5. Create a positive first impression when meeting your speed networking partner.
  6. Ask great questions to your speed networking partner.
  7. Engage your speed networking partner in the conversation. Don’t be boring!
  8. Focus on obtaining recommendations from your speed networking partner. This is a very valuable tool.
  9. Show good eye contact and smile! When people know youre paying attention, they will take you more seriously.
  10. Follow up no later than 48 hours after you meet someone you would like to meet again. This is key in order to continue the momentum of building the relationship. They need to be nourished!


SpeedNetworking.com Now on Facebook

SpeedNetworking.com has launched a page on Facebook. This is a great location to share your experiences about speed networking and to meet other members. You’ll need to create a profile on Facebook if you haven’t already. Once you’re logged in, our group can be found here. Disclosure: Facebook is not owned or operated by SpeedNetworking.com.
 

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Whether you’re putting on a private networking function, trade show, corporate team-building gathering, chamber of commerce or alumni event, SpeedNetworking.com can help you customize a unique and highly effective networking event that generates fantastic buzz among your organization.

As we’ve held hundreds of customized speed networking events, we would be glad to help you identify how speed networking events can make an impact for your organization.

Our highly experienced staff can help you create an event to meet your needs and provide you support from start to finish. Submit your request here for more information on how SpeedNetworking.com can help make a difference in your organization
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