Chamber Events:
Thursday Aug 27, 2015
Tuesday Sep 8, 2015
Disclaimer: The above events are benefits of Chamber membership. Prospective members should contact the office to determine eligibility for attendance.
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Ribbon Cuttings:
Thursday Aug 27, 2015
Wednesday Sep 9, 2015
Friday Oct 2, 2015
Tuesday Oct 6, 2015
Disclaimer: In order to stay informed of time changes, postponements, and cancellations for ribbon cuttings it is highly recommended that all possible attendees register ahead of time to receive updates.
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Member Events:
Tuesday Aug 25, 2015
Tuesday Aug 25, 2015
Wednesday Aug 26, 2015
Wednesday Aug 26, 2015
Wednesday Aug 26, 2015
Thursday Aug 27, 2015
Friday Aug 28, 2015
Friday Aug 28, 2015
Friday Aug 28, 2015
Saturday Aug 29, 2015
Sunday Aug 30, 2015
Monday Aug 31, 2015
Tuesday Sep 1, 2015
Wednesday Sep 2, 2015
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5 Networking Steps of Successful Businesswomen
Relationship-driven business contacts frequently generate a great deal of business. Your best business opportunities come through networking. The following 5 networking steps can help women make the most of them:
- Access Your Network. Every businesswoman has a network. One way to determine your network is to make a list of those you have done favors for and those who have done favors for you. Always use the person's name that referred you when you speak with your potential network contact. You can also find potential contacts by joining networking associations in your industry or field.
- Be Prepared. Be prepared by doing your homework. As a responsible networking businesswoman, find out as much as you can about your potential business associate before making contact. When meeting in person, follow business etiquette by dressing and acting the part to avoid being viewed as a mom, a sister, a daughter, or any other female relative.
- Take Notes. Bring to the meeting a notebook and pen or, better yet, your laptop. Describe yourself and your business in a brief, interesting way. Ask a few intelligent, open-ended questions. Share ideas, thoughts, and information. Be both interested and interesting. Make a note of the date and time, who you met, where and why, and what you discussed. Also note pertinent ideas, information, names dropped, and any personal information that is shared.
- Volunteer. Always be ready to volunteer and offer service. Volunteering helps to build your reputation as a woman who is passionate about her business. For example, volunteer for advisory boards. Be seen and get yourself out in the public eye. After all, if you want to win the business game, you have to be active on the playing field.
- Find a Business Coach or Mentor. As an extra leg-up, develop an ongoing relationship with a business mentor or coach. This is essential for women in business, especially home-based businesses. It gives you someone with whom to talk and ask questions. Get to know businesswomen and men who inspire you to success. Doing so can help bring you more business as well as advice and information when you need it.
Business success comes directly from cultivating your network of contacts. This means it's essential that you keep networking, as each person you network with can potentially enrich your life.
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NEW DEALS!
Come Experience the Aqua Difference with 15% Off All Services for Chamber Members!
Category: Health Care Services
Would you like to see your Member to Member Deal here in our E-blast? Check out the program details and guidelines here and let us know by contacting will.mackey@etowahchamber.org or calling 256-543-3472
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We would like to invite you to click the bold business name links below to be transported to the Facebook page of your fellow Chamber members. Please take a moment to "LIKE" these member pages and look for your Facebook page to be featured in the future!
THIS WEEK'S "LIKE IT UP" MEMBERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(click the member business name below to be transported to Facebook page)
DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND FOLLOW THE CHAMBER BY CLICKING BELOW!
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