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Featured SpeedNetworking.com Events
Oct. 18 speed networking with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
SpeedNetworking.com has partnered with one of the largest chambers
of commerce in the U.S.: the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. This event
provides an extraordinary opportunity to meet members of the chamber. We
began receiving registrations as soon as the event hit the
SpeedNetworking.com site. As we have limited room, please be sure to
register early!
Register now
for Oct. 18 speed networking!
Oct. 2 speed networking in New York City
SpeedNetworking.com is back in New York City in conjunction with several
alumni associations to produce a spectacular speed networking event!
This event has been filling up and is open to all business
professionals. If you know someone in New York City that could benefit
from this event, please pass it along.
Register now
for Oct. 2 speed networking!
Nov. 15 speed networking in DuPage County, Ill.
Back by popular demand is our DuPage County speed networking event,
which is held at the DuPage Club. Though it’s a couple months away, we
are already starting to reserve seats for participants.
Register now
for Nov. 15 speed networking!
Scores of
past participants have secured new business development deals, business
synergies, new partner relations, career opportunities and much more! If you’re serious about networking, you won’t want to miss
these opportunities.
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full event calendar
for more or
host your own event!
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How Can I Maximize My Speed Networking Experience?
Want to learn how you can power your own speed networking event for your company, association or chamber of commerce?
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Speed networking events provide a forum that allows you to maximize your networking efforts.
Unlike traditional mixers where you may roam around a room and be unsure who you will meet, SpeedNetworking.com events are engineered to ensure you are meeting people who may help you reach your objective more efficiently. To maximize your targeted networking, here is a list of suggested tips from veterans of speed networking events:
- Register early and select the industries or categories you wish to network with at the event.
Two days before the event, log back in to your networking account and reevaluate your networking preferences
so you make the best connections.
- Practice the opening remarks you will discuss during your brief meetings. It’s best to keep your business objectives short and to the point (no more than 30 seconds).
- If you’re looking to promote your business, bring a one-page flyer or a basic brochure. People are
often turned off if you present big brochures or several pieces of marketing material during speed networking events.
- Ask good questions about the objectives of your partners and engage the conversations.
They will be more fired up to assist you knowing that you showed interest in their objectives.
- Engage the person you are meeting with by asking good questions that are relevant to your objective.
- Ask your partner if he or she understands your objectives. In many cases, people
don’t clearly understand someone’s objectives. If someone doesn’t comprehend your objectives, explain
them in a different way.
- Make it a goal to follow up with at least five people you met at the event. Take the initiative to meet up with at least
three of the five in person and continue to build the relationship.
- Invite another person from your firm so each of you can maximize branding your objectives
and services.
- Invite another business professional to the event. When the event is over, you can trade notes on the people you met and see if you can make additional connections.
- If you encounter someone in a similar profession at the event, don’t panic! This may provide an opportunity to learn from
each other and learn more about your competitor products. There actually may be synergy between the two of you (i.e. one person sells financial planning for individuals and the other sells financial planning for small businesses).
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New SpeedNetworking.com Clients
Want to learn how you can power your own speed networking event for your company, association or chamber of commerce?
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We’d like to extend our appreciation to the following new
organizations that have retained SpeedNetworking.com to produce private
speed networking events:
Rocky Mountain Commercial Real Estate Expo and Denver University
Royce Zimmerman at Northwestern Mutual Financial NetworkJewish
United FundMid-America ClubIBM Corporation
Siemens Corporation
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
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Recent SpeedNetworking.com Testimonials
“As a board member of the Young Non-Profit Professionals Network in
Chicago, I partnered with SpeedNetworking.com on a crossover
event between the corporate and non-profit sectors. The event was
flawlessly managed and incredibly well received. I would highly recommend
not only the concept but also the talent and energy of Michael Slater.”
~ Ray Nedohon, Young Non-Profit Professionals
“Michael Slater created the concept of growing your network quickly but with a
continued focus on building quality relationships. It’s difficult to mix
speed and numbers with quality when it comes to building relationships. He continues to innovate
and evolve around it to make it possible. I would recommend SpeedNetworking.com to any organization that wants to help its
constituents interact more and learn how to build relationships.”
~ Michael Tomasello, former president of Purdue University alumni in
Chicago
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SpeedNetworking.com in the News
Speed networking events are a hot topic these days. Here’s a sample of who’s
talking about speed networking events.
“Speed Networking,” 7/19/07, BusinessWeek: Can EMBA students
find happiness and business contacts in six-minute meetings with
colleagues? Columbia University thinks so. Read more...
“Three, Two, One Network!,” 7/18/07, BusinessWeek: Can a networking
relationship be forged in six short minutes? Columbia executive M.B.A.s
put the theory to the test. Read more...
“Event Connects Students With Alumnae,” 5/15/07, The Tribune-Star:
Over the sound of clanking glasses, chatting students and shuffling chairs
came the voices of experience and wisdom during a speed networking event. Read more...
“Speed Networking Puts Zip in Business Pitch,” 4/20/07, Democrat
& Chronicle: Around a long, U-shaped table sat 110 eager individuals
in search of making a connection. Read more
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