It probably happened around Valentine’s Day in first grade for many of us – we became more aware of the people in our world – our family and our classroom – and we were prompted to send them a nice card, a valentine. For Relationship Marketing Specialist Janice Porter, every day is Valentine’s Day. … [Read more...] about Building, Maintaining Business Relationships through Connections
Networking
The Importance of the Age-Old Business Card
Business cards are important for people in business. Don’t make the mistake of poo-pooing them as old school and outdated. Cards are a seemingly small piece of the business puzzle, but a key ingredient to successful business networking. Many young people view the business card as a relic from … [Read more...] about The Importance of the Age-Old Business Card
Businesses Trading Hotel Rooms, Printing, Flowers
Imagine that a museum needs $1,000 worth of printing done. If the museum is a member of the Value Card Alliance (VCA), it could contribute $1,000 worth of memberships to the network and VCA would find a printer in the system to get the job done. In return, the printer would receive a $1,000 credit … [Read more...] about Businesses Trading Hotel Rooms, Printing, Flowers
Be the Yoda of Networking
During a recent CEO Peer Group meeting, one of my CEOs asked if I knew anyone who could help with some specialty financing and leasing programs. I mentioned that I did and would make an introduction. Another member who happens to be a Paul too said, “We now refer to you as the Yoda of business … [Read more...] about Be the Yoda of Networking
Sedona Networking Event
Mar. 8 at 7:30 a.m. Sedona Chamber of Commerce presents: Good Morning Sedona Networking Breakfast at Los Abrigados. Breakfast is included in addition to a jam packed morning with valuable networking and business tips. Doors open at 8:00. For more information, contact the Sedona Chamber of … [Read more...] about Sedona Networking Event
Power Networking Breakfast
May 17 Join more than 120 local business professionals for a power networking event at Little America. 7:30-9:15 a.m Be prepared to make a great first impression with other business owners. Bring at least 32 business cards. Space is limited. Contact the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce for more … [Read more...] about Power Networking Breakfast
Entrepreneurial Networking Opportunity
April 27 Coffee and Start-Ups: Campus Coffee Bean, 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Join in casual conversations between current and potential entrepreneurs plus business assistance providers from Northern Arizona at Coffee and Start-ups. Coffee and Start-ups meets the last Friday of every month at coffee shops … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurial Networking Opportunity
Deciding Whether to Invest in Social Media
Since social media is still so new, it can be hard to find good statistics on the return of investment, and that makes some business owners wary about sinking time and money into the endeavor. However, there are countless stories of very successful social marketing campaigns. Whether reviewing the … [Read more...] about Deciding Whether to Invest in Social Media
FIBA Networking
Apr. 18 FIBA Super-networking business meeting at 5:30 p.m. This event will be held at the Flagstaff Sports Exchange. Bring your business cards & brochures for efficient, friendly 1:1 networking - meet everyone in the room in a relaxed atmostphere. Light refreshments included. $10 for … [Read more...] about FIBA Networking
Sedona Monthly Networking Mixer
Mar. 22 Mixer will be held at the Oakcreek Country Club & Redstone Restaurant 690 Bell Rock Blvd, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Each mixer is held at a different venue each month to showcase that member's faculties/services. Twice a year we hold a "food drive" mixer to benefit the Sedona Community Food … [Read more...] about Sedona Monthly Networking Mixer