Our unique socio-business networking event provide opportunities for everyone to practice socio-business networking skills, public speaking skills, and critical thinking skills. The "Effective Networking" event should be of particular interest to job-seekers, consultants, and small business owners, for those in the private sector as well as those in the public sectors. Apart from our regular walkaround networking you may try one of our 4 new networking options listed here below. All our events are… Show more free and wheelchair accessible. It is recommended you bring a cell-phone at this event.
Please note : All our attendees greet each other with a "smile and a nod" instead of handshakes. We select large uncrowded venues only. We encourage attendees to mingle with as many people as possible.
New options at this event : Focus Tables (Yes, it is possible for all attendees to sit at all 4 tables. Please contact organizer if you wish to become a sponsor-facilitator)
- Transaction Table ( table captain will be sponsor-facilitator: TBA )
Opportunities will be presented, discussed, and applied for (if there are candidates with applicable skills and experience). One-on-One interviews may also take place at this event if time permits. You may want to bring a USB key with your resume, portfolio or samples of your achievements. Hopefully our transaction table will attract better candidates as well as better opportunities.
Possible discussion topic : What's the best venue for business in Ottawa? ( rate it here )
- Startups Table (table captain will be sponsor-facilitator: TBA)
Please write a one page summary of your proposed or new startup if you wish to receive group feedback. You may bring a business plan just in case.
Possible discussion topic : Why we should create websites of our intended startup beforehand
- E-Gamer's Table (table captain will be sponsor-facilitator: TBA)
This table is for a younger crowd who like group gaming but who might also be interested in joining some of the other focus tables at our event.
Possible discussion topic : What's the best online game for 2014?
-BarterTable : (table captain will be sponsor-facilitator: Tom )
Learn about barter from those who have done it, from those who do it. ( some barter links )
Possible discussion topic : Where, when, and why should we start bartering?
- Brainstorming Table (table captain will be sponsor-facilitator: sylvain.henry@gmail.com )
Brainstorming Challenge #1 for this event : If you were invited to a business networking event with 100 people attending and 5 of them had potential use for your services, how would you find those 5 prospects within 20 minutes? (Assume there are no name tags.) PS This will be a "silent" brainstorming activity. (for those unfamiliar with this concept contact sylvain henry at number below)
Brainstorming Challenge # 2 for this event : How will you prepare and cope with the Canadian Anti-Spam Law ( CASL )?
Since this networking event is in one month's time attendees have enough time to :
-Create a 20-second elevator "sales pitch"
-Hypernetwork: Create your own network then interact with other network leaders at the event
-Attract the attention of specific groups of people by optimizing your event registration info
-Network each day until it becomes a habit, one you can possibly perfect at the event
-Check the attendee list each week to see if people of interest are attending
-Edit your business cards, email signatures, website or blogs
-Share the link to this event with members of your own network
sylvain henry 613-501-HELP (text messages only)
Preceeding this event: Chatwalk (for those interested)
Following this event: Cinema (for those interested)
FAQs
Can I update my registration information? Yes.
What's the topic of the next event? Why we need a website
Parking: Underground parking is free at the W.E.P. on weekends.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? 613-501-HELP
Can I contact the organizer to be better prepared for this event ? : Absolutely Yes!
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