If you’re looking to network this November, take advantage of these local networking events to build your networks and meet new faces. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business person, a young professional or someone who just wants to meet new people, don’t miss out on these great events. Don’t forget to bring your business cards.
What’s New This Month: A workshop that teaches you how to network. The WindsorEssex Small Business Centre is hosting “Maximize your Networking Experience” on November 7th.This hands-on workshop will teach you the most effective networking techniques. You will also learn how to increase the value of your networking experiences including: Converting networking in to business, Distinguishing between networking and socializing, Common mistakes to avoid, Recognizing selling opportunities in networking environments, and Pre and Post-Networking Strategies. For more information, click here.
Great Lakes Industrial Sales Consortium (GLISC): Meets every second Thursday at Caboto Club at Tecumseh Rd. and Parent at 8:00AM. Next meeting is November 1st. For more information, visit www.glisc.ca.
Biz X Mixer: Meets monthly every second Tuesday at various locations across Windsor. The next event takes place on November 13th from 6-8PM at Walkerville Brewery. Admission is $10 and includes mixer games, door prizes, back stage tours and much much more. Please RSVP to be a part of this event mixer@bizxmagazine.com. For more details, click here.
The WindsorEssex Circle: Meets monthly at various locations across Windsor. There is no cost to attend. The next meeting is scheduled for November 8th from 5:00-7:00PM at the Windsor Yacht Club. For more details, click here.
Startup Drinks Windsor: Meets monthly at the Bull N’ Barrel. This event is open to all those infused with the entrepreneurial spirit, whether your start-up is in the planning stages, ready to be financed, or simply a napkin sketched idea. There is no cost to attend. The next event is November 21st at the Bull N’ Barrel at 6PM. This month, Startup Drinks Windsor is celebrating its 2 Year Anniversary. Indulge is a slice of cake, meet local startups on showcase and learning more about the available resources to the startup community in WindsorEssex. To register, visit www.sdwindsor.eventbrite.com.
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Johnson Insurance After Business: If you have never attended an “After Business” event, you are missing a great marketing opportunity. Each of these mini trade shows are planned by the After Business Committee to give you an affordable, first class, networking opportunity in a social setting. Each event, held at a member location, has ample exhibit space available, giving you the chance to promote your products and services and introduce any new product line you may want to publicize in person. The next event takes place on November 28th at Amica of Windsor from 5-7PM. Admission is $10/member and $20/general admission and includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and your chance to win a variety of door prizes. Tickets can be purchased online at www.windsorchamber.org.
The Women’s Economic Forum (City): Meets monthly every 4th Tuesday at the Other Place Catering & Reception Centre. The Women’s Economic Forum brings women together to promote and foster their connections in order to grow their businesses and professions. The next event is November 27th, 2012 at Other Place Catering & Reception Centre at 5:30PM. Admission is $35 ($25 members) and includes dinner with dessert and a guest speaker. For more information, click here.
The Women’s Economic Forum (County): Meets monthly every 3rd Wednesday at the Pelee Days Inn. The Women’s Economic Forum brings women together to promote and foster their connections in order to grow their businesses and professions. The next event is November 21st, 2012 at Pelee Days Inn at 5:30. Admission is $35 ($25 members) and includes dinner with dessert and a guest speaker. November’s guest speaker is Izabela Muzzin, Owner of The Butcher of Kingsville & the Aleksander Estate Winery. The topic of the month is “Opportunity Knocks When You Listen”. For more information, click here.
If you have a networking event that you’d like to add to this monthly directory, please send event details to yve225@gmail.com.
Happy Networking!