Small Business Connect - Networking for Small Business

Let's mix and mingle with fellow entrepreneurs, swap ideas, and build connections at Small Business Connect - Networking for Small Business!

Kick the new year off right, join the small business networking event, you'll make quality connection and build new relationships while growing your network.

After the wine tasting, we will dive in with our signature Speed Connect, where everyone presents an elevator pitch style introduction of themselves to all those in attendance, so that right away everyone knows who you are, what you do and how you help others (3 minutes maximum).

Next, you will have additional time for one-on-one connection with those that sparked your interest, and or those you want to know more about or maybe set up a collaboration. This format is high-energy, and the best way to get connected with right people without the aggravation of awkward small talk.

Ideal for professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs and anyone who wants to expand their network.

After the event, for those that are true networking gurus, we will provide a list of all attendees (those that opt-in) to take your networking to the next level.

Once you are register, be sure to look out for an email from Kasten Rey JR (our Office Manager) he will put together a power-point for the Speed Connect, so when you speak your logo will appear on the screen along with your contact information and 1-3 sentences about your organization.

Agenda

4:00 pm to 4:05 pm

Welcome and Meet your Host

4:05 pm to 4:30 pm

Wine Tasting

Enjoy a sample of wine from our host Total Wine, you'll taste a variety of premium, hand-selected wines and discover hidden treasures. One of Total Wine's, wine experts will be on hand to present and discuss each delicious wine during the tasting.

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Speed Connect

Everyone will have three minutes to introduce themselves with a short elevator pitch style response. This round ensures that everyone has a chance to hear from every one so they can decide whom would be best for them to connect with afterwards.

5:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Open Networking

Follow up with anyone you were drawn to during introductions by sharing your information and discussing potential collaborations, referring or supporting each other.

This event is open to all registered attendees without regard to gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. All are welcome.