Selecting events to attend:
Facilitator: Heather McFadden
Don’t spread yourself thin
Put energy into one or two groups to create stronger relationships
Figure out objective/goal for attending
Social
Business
Research
Be willing to walk away from a group that is not meeting your needs
Limit the amount of time each day spent attending networking events
Determine which groups a geared to relationship building vs. business card collecting
Change up where you attend events: side of town, different communities
Determine if a group’s focus is in line with your lifestyle
If becoming a member, be an active member
Volunteering wit community organizations may lead to business relationships
Be true to yourself
Test drive different groups/organization before you join
Does the group fulfill personal and business goals
Look for groups that are outside your targeted industry
Take the advice of other women/men about groups
How to pick:
Meeting time
Location
Who is part of the group
Just say “no” to groups that are not working for you
Look past money signs and see relationships
Find a groups that is your business focus
Determine which groups are a place for business and which are a place for support
Be healthy
Always look for new opportunities
Possibilities:
WWE
Dane Buy Local
Team Women
Tempo
High Tech Happy Hour
Baird Investors
Girls Night Out
South Metropolitan Business Association
Phenomenal Women
BNI
Chambers
Clubs, such as Lions, Junior Women, etc
Sassy Women
Capital Connections
Resources:
Event calendar email
http://www.mcwproductions.com/networknews.html
A member of one group stated that there is a list of all networking groups/organizations
in Dane County. (I was unable to find the list after searching the library site)