Networking with Power
What’s it all about?
The key to true business networking is establishing mutually beneficial relationships. But how do you build these types of relationships? By understanding what networking is and how to make it work for you. It’s an ongoing process at any level of business that includes making contacts with a widespread web of people who might be able to help you or send business your way.
Building a strong network is an invaluable professional skill that today’s companies and executives need to survive. It’s the key to a successful career and business. The Chamber’s Networking With Power workshops will turn that skill into an effective tool that will increase your company’s profits and bottom line.
Who should attend?
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Sales/Marketing/Business Development Staff
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Business Owners
What’s in it for me?
Simply put, you’ll:
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Increase professional contacts
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Increase referrals from new contacts
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Increase company exposure to potential customers
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Increase access to potential customers
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Increase sales
Examples of Networking With Power Workshops include:
Polish Your Presentation
Page Crawford Fehling of Greenroom Communications and NBC 17 will keep you awake (even at an 8 a.m. meeting!) and entertained as you sharpen your interpersonal, presentation, and overall networking skills. You'll learn how to put your best professional self forward and have fun learning practical tips and tricks to remember names and context when meeting people.
Beyond Networking
Presented by Rod Frankel of Frankel Staffing Partners, this workshop will help you learn how to go “Beyond Networking.” Learn techniques, tricks, styles, and communication tools that can be used to follow up with the contacts made at an initial networking function.
How to Build Business Relationships Through Networking
Presented by Rod Frankel with Frankel Staffing Partners, this workshop will provide you with tips on how to network, how to get over fear of social settings, and how to approach prospects. You'll also learn to develop a 30-second commercial for your business and find out how little things can make a big difference when it comes to building business relationships.
The Power of Personal PR
Your best public relations person is: YOU!! Learn about "The Power of Personal PR" from Valerie Fields, CEO, V.K. Fields & Co. Public Relations, who will show you how to promote your unique qualities and differentiate yourself from the competition.
Event Information:
All Networking with Power Workshops are from 8 to 9 a.m. and are held at the Chamber located at 800 S. Salisbury St. in downtown Raleigh. Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis, and space is limited. Register online at least two weeks before the workshop date.
Check our monthly Focus newsletter, Event Guide and Registration, or our Calendar of Events for any schedule changes or additions.
