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NO-NONSENSE-SPEED
NETWORKING
Do Not Confuse this Event with your Typical Boring ZOOM Call!
Make Real and Authentic Connections
Bringing Back Real Networking
How it Works
Technology Requirements
What People are Saying! ( Based on actual survey responses)
NO-NONSENSE-SPEED
NETWORKING
Do Not Confuse this Event with your Typical Boring ZOOM Call!
Make Real and Authentic Connections
- Real One-on-One Connections
- Grow Your Personal Network
- Drive Awareness About Your Business
- Exchange Business Cards Virtually
- This is Not your Typical Zoom Meeting!
- Now Being Offered Monthly
Bringing Back Real Networking
- One-on-One Video Chats with other Business Professionals/Owners
- Automatic Matching and Timed Connections to Reach More People
- Randomized Digital Matching for a Variety Contacts
How it Works
- No special software to download
- Every virtual event is done in less than 6o minutes
- You will make private one-on-one connections (in High-Definition Video)
- Exchanging e-business cards is strictly voluntary
- Tips for First Timers
Technology Requirements
- You will need a PC, camera, microphone, speakers and a fast internet connection
- Smart-phones, Notepads, and Apple Computers will not work
- You will need Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browser (older browsers like Internet Explorer will not work)
- No special software required to download, get direct access from the internet link provided
What People are Saying! ( Based on actual survey responses)
- Wow, I loved the experience! It is so fast and effective (A/C Refrigeration Company)
- Refreshingly different and still personal. A real adrenalin rush. (Realtor)
- I am rotating all my sales staff through these events! (Media/Advertising Company)
- I found it difficult to politely end conversations that were not good matches. The timed connections made it easy! ( Investment Advisor)
- I made 15 connections in less than 45 minutes! (Home-based Multi-level Marketer)
- Finally, no more worriers about alcohol liability issues with my sales staff ! ( Business owner/Solar Company)
- Being an introvert, I found it a challenge to approach strangers, this made it easy! ( Accountant)
- I can now document all my contacts with e-business cards effortlessly! (Insurance salesperson)
Anatomy of a Chamber No-Nonsense-Networking Event
Unique Features of Chamber Networking
- Easily and quickly meet other business professionals
- Each participant interacts once with each other
- The time per round is limited, so conversations do not drag
- 1-on-1 private chats (Unlike Zoom)
- After each round the participant change automatically
- The event is limited in time
- The exchange of virtual business cards is optional and very easy
The Core Purpose of Chamber No-Nonsense-Networking
The purpose of Chamber networking events is to help business professionals establish trustworthy connections and serve people with excellence. Chamber events are not solely cold calling marketing opportunities. We created Non-Nonsense Networking events to be different. At its core, our networking events are about giving, helping, AND sharing ideas and information. Building on these associations increases your networks, and when you expand your spheres of influence, you increase your opportunities! Our events accomplish this by providing our members with valuable resources, networking opportunities and introducing them to community leaders and stakeholders who exemplify these core beliefs . We are about connecting people and producing relationships while creating a community to benefit all parties mutually.
The purpose of Chamber networking events is to help business professionals establish trustworthy connections and serve people with excellence. Chamber events are not solely cold calling marketing opportunities. We created Non-Nonsense Networking events to be different. At its core, our networking events are about giving, helping, AND sharing ideas and information. Building on these associations increases your networks, and when you expand your spheres of influence, you increase your opportunities! Our events accomplish this by providing our members with valuable resources, networking opportunities and introducing them to community leaders and stakeholders who exemplify these core beliefs . We are about connecting people and producing relationships while creating a community to benefit all parties mutually.
What Networking Really Means
Everyone knows about networking—but not everyone does it the right way.
You hear the word often: “networking” is a term that’s thrown around frequently and, unfortunately, many times not always well-thought-out when used.
And yes, you may know the importance of growing your networks and why you need to have effective relationship-building skills; but do you REALLY KNOW what networking is?
Networking Is Being Connected
Social networking, business networking, computer networking… there’s one key component that is common across them all: interconnectedness. It goes way beyond a making a sales pitch or giving a 30-second commercial! Being connected creates a link between two points. But how do you actually bridge this connection, especially in your professional life? You create it with those whom you share common interests, ideas, values, and resources. Once you identify what bonds you to certain others, your shared passions will guide the growth of your relationships. It’s not necessarily about titles, status, or even influence; it’s about discovering a mutual connection and shaping it into something valuable.
Networking Is About Using Your Value
Once you discover your worth and understand how your intrinsic value influences people, you can be extremely beneficial to others. What you offer and can bring to the table makes you an asset! Determining your value is advantageous to producing positive experiences in networking. Knowing how worthy your knowledge and strengths are will help you foster meaningful connections that create an impact on your networks.
Networking Is a Mindset
How you approach networking influences your behavior. If you go into it believing it’s not beneficial and just a waste of time, then what do you think will happen? Having the right mindset as you initiate and develop relationships with people you share mutual interests will create immense opportunities. And not only for you, but for others as well!
Networking Is a Proactive Approach
It’s a method of connecting people and producing relationships while creating a community with the aim of all parties mutually benefiting. At its core, it’s about giving, helping, AND sharing ideas and information. Building on these associations increases your networks; and when you expand your spheres of influence, you expand your opportunities!
Networking Is NOT Just an Event
Attending networking events is a great way to develop relationships and increase your contacts. Of course, these are limited due to our current times, but there are still many gatherings and ways to connect online. And if you don’t learn how to maximize the opportunities that come out of these events, then you are missing out! But it’s not just something that you attend; networking is a learned durability skill that is practiced and honed throughout your daily life.
Most don’t know what true networking is. It’s so much more than selling something; it’s a means to access an enormous pool of resources with unlimited benefits. It’s having contact with those who always take your phone call and people who find your opinions valuable. And increasing these types of resources opens many doors for you!
Networking Is Powerful
It is very powerful and highly valuable, and if executed properly all parties benefit. Networking is about transcending connections into relationships. It also creates your spheres of influence – those people who are most prevailing and of greatest value within your networks.
When you determine what networking is you will find that no matter how you look at it, it’s crucial to building resourceful relationships and valuable connections. But, you need to fully understand what networking means TO YOU to gain the most benefits from it!
Source: October 12, 2020 by Adam Connors
Prohibited Activities at Chamber No Nonsense Networking Events
Our business networking events are about give and take, and being respectful and courteous. No-Nonsense Networking events are intended for business owners/professionals, community stakeholders and leaders.
The following activities are not permitted:
Our business networking events are about give and take, and being respectful and courteous. No-Nonsense Networking events are intended for business owners/professionals, community stakeholders and leaders.
The following activities are not permitted:
- Using the event solely as a cold calling opportunity. Selling is not networking.
- Lobbying for or against a specific political agenda, issue or candidate
- Making disparaging comments about individuals, companies, or elected officials
- Post Event Stalking: Which may be defined as endlessly pursuing contact with someone who has not responded to you.
- Other activities as deemed inappropriate by the Chamber