Networking Secrets for Lead Generation and Referrals - Instantly Grow Your Business!
Tue. January 6, 2008, 1:30-3:30pm
San Jose

American Star Properties, 1505 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
You will learn:
• Communication techniques and strategies for instant success.
• How to efficiently and effectively work a room so you meet key people.
• How to position yourself as a trusted advisor.
• How to use your motion to create instant rapport and confidence.
• Which questions are the most powerful to ask.
• How to remember names so they remember you!
• Ice breakers.
• What to say to join a group discussion.
• How to get potential clients to walk up to you.  Read more...

First Fridays Monthly Networking Event
First Friday of Month, 2009, 5:30-11pm
East Bay

First Fridays is a monthly, professional community event that focuses on providing a relaxing atmosphere where professionals can socialize, network and have fun at different venues around the Bay Area - Networking Happy Hour, Multiple Booth Vendors, Live Entertainment. Read more...

Networking Mixer / Social
Thu. January 22, 2008, 6-9pm
San Jose
Executive San Jose Athletic Club, 196 N 3rd St / St James St, San Jose, 95112
• Enjoy trivia contests, prizes, raffle
• No cost to attend! (donations are appreciated) Read more...

Women Workin' It - A Community Building Biz Expo
Wed. January 28, 2009, 5-9pm
San Francisco

Broadway Studios, 435 Broadway / Kearny Sts
Parking lot next door only $8. Bay Area Business Woman newspaper (BABW) cordially invites you to join us to this benefit business expo for North Beach Cultural Arts Center. Join 100’s of women for an educational and fun evening of networking, with 30 table vendors, dinner, inspirational speakers . . . plus some fabulous door prizes!! Live music following the event so plan to stay late and network more! Read more...

US Women's Expo
June 26-28, 2009
Santa Clara

Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
The U.S. Women's Expo is a one stop shop for the woman on the go who wants to stay 'in-the-know' on the latest in beauty, fashion and so much more! Come and enjoy yourself at an exciting women expo and show especially for you, the woman on the go! We will create a special event for you, where you can learn, shop and simply enjoy yourself away from the daily hustle and bustle!  Read more...

San Ramon Valley Conference Center, 3301 Crow Canyon Road
Meeting planners: Bring you RFP for One-Stop shopping! Meet with over 60 Tri-Valley hotels, event venues and event professionals while tasting local Livermore Valley wines and sampling the best cuisine from Tri-Valley caterers. 925 846-8910, natalie@trivalleycvb.com, http://www.trivalleycvb.com/meetings

Le Petite Trianon Theatre, 72 N 5th St
The Telecom Council recognizes the best telecommunications startups in their annual Spiffy Awards complete with entertainment and 5-star networking. Free for members, $50 for non-members. Info: 408-834-7933, council@telecomcouncil.com, http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=064b1e18-5264-40fd-b1dc-f13d8ed7acf6

Join area chambers of commerce and business organizations for the ultimate business networking event!   Mix and mingle with business people representing hundreds of industries and companies. The Largest Mixers are a great opportunity to reach small to large companies, meet new clients and learn how the different chambers of commerce and business organizations can make your business grow.
Orange County’s Largest Mixer VI
Wed. March 11, 2009, 5-9pm
OC Fair & Event Center
949 222-6600, http://www.largestmixer.com/ocmixer, Exhibitor Application http://www.largestmixer.com/ocmixer/exhibitor-registration.php
L.A.’s Largest Mixer XI
Thu. July 23, 2009, 5-9pm
Shrine Auditorium Expo Center
323 230-5656, http://www.largestmixer.com/lamixer, Exhibitor Application http://www.largestmixer.com/lamixer/exhibitor-registration.php
Inland Empire’s Largest Mixer III
Thu. October 22, 2009, 5-9pm
Ontario Convention Center
909 560-2800, http://www.largestmixer.com/iemixer, Exhibitor Application http://www.largestmixer.com/iemixer/exhibitor-registration.php

B2B Power Exchange is a leads group for people who sell to corporate decision makers. Pre-register because attendance is limited to 25 people. Info: 925 201-3410, chris@b2bpowerexchange.com, http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com

Business Builders http://businessbuilders.voicegateway.com
Lions Blind Center, 101 N. Bascom Ave., San Jose
Chair: Pat Forst, Forst Commercial Real Estate, paforst@aol.com, 408 260-2412
Co-Chair: Paul Bever, Premier Benefits, paul@premierbenefits.com, 408 227-9996
Chamber Representative: Carol Smith, carols@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5261

Winchester BRN
560 Winchester Blvd., Ste. 500, San Jose, 95128
Chair: Rick Smith, Click Home, rick@clickhomerealty.com, 408 482-0539
Co-Chair: Rick Gerhardt, SJSVCC, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288

B2BRN http://b2brn.com
Waddell & Reed, 1999 South Bascom Ave., Ste. 400 Campbell 95008
Chair: Penny Kelly, Kelly Family Creations, pmarikelly@aol.com, 408 245-2175
Co-Chair: Mindy Flatow-Dickens, Morgan Multimedia, Mindy@MorganMM.com, 408 984-4600 x313
Chamber Representative: Carol Smith, carols@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5261

Retro
Coastal Paving, Inc., 1295 Norman Ave, Santa Clara 95054
Chair: Michael Connell, Ceitronics, michael_connell@ceitronics.com, 408 456-1458
Co-Chair: Tim Aiona, WSI Elite Net Designs, tainoa@wsielitenetdesigns.com, 408 559-1295
Chamber Representative: Randy McDonald, randym@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5268

Art of Business http://art.BrnGroups.com
Hobee's Restaurant in The Pruneyard, 1875 South Bascom Ave, Campbell 95008
Chair: Debbie Quintana, Gourmet Gifts, gourmetgifts@comcast.net , 408-307-3411
Co-Chair: Larry Allen, Allen's Portrait Arts, larry@pro-photo.com, 408-978-7137
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5288

Aim High http://www.aimhighbrn.com
Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery, 620 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose 95123
Chair: Laura Armour, RFI, larmour@rfi.com , 408 298-5400
Co-Chair: Howie Blumstine, Add Plus, 408 528-0818
Chamber Representative: Carol Smith, carols@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5261

Power Partners Group
Chicago Title, 290 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road (Hwy 9) Los Gatos, CA 95030
Chair: Dave Olson, Teleflex Solutions, dolson@teleflexsolutions.com, 408 200-3808
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288

Almaden Business Partners
Cup & Saucer Cafe, 1375 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose 95118
Chair: Andre Gong Sue, FFS Insurance & Financial Services, andre@ffsbenefits.com, 408 216-5600
Co-Chair & Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, SJSVCC, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288

Info: http://www.svama.org

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