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Milwaukee Upcoming events;
Mequon Mastermind Alliance Fri Aug 17th @ 8:30 AM
Fiddleheads Coffee Cafe 10530 North Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI (map)
Mequon Masterminds is a business networking group that meets every other Friday from 8:30-9:45am. Imagine a group of like-minded professionals who truly work together to…
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LinkedIn Hands On Workshop for Beginners or Intermediate Fri Aug 17th @ 10:00 AM
Verde Eco Boutique 10510 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI (map)
LinkedIn Hands On Workshop for Beginners/Intermediate Users Friday August 17th, 2012 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Verde Eco Boutique; 10510 N Port Washington Rd Mequon,… more
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A Woman’s Journey- FridayFunNight ~ 7 Ways Women Can Stay SAFE While Traveling! Friday, August 17, 2012 @ 6:00 PM Best Western Midway 1005 S Moorland Road, Brookfield (just south of I-94 Brookfield, WI) http://www.thebeautifulwomen.org/events/45851862/
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Friday, Aug. 17, the Milwaukee Art Museum will host its monthly MAM After Dark from 5 p.m. to midnight. The event, presented by Northwestern Mutual Foundation, will revolve around Hometown Hoedown and will include live folk music, beer and ice cream samples, a DJ, a photo booth, a gallery talk and more. Admission is free for museum members, $6 in advance and $12 at the door. To purchase tickets and find more information, visit http://mam.org/afterdark/. This is always a great event!!
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Networking 101 Mon Aug 20th @ 9:00 AM
Fresh Eco Cafe and Juice Bar 10994 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI (map)
Networking 101, with Business Matchmakers, Karin Conway and Larry Bain Monday from 9-11am This will be a hands-on course that will help answer any questions you have… Learn more
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Monday, Aug. 20, the Wauwatosa Chamber Golf Outing will welcome golfers to the Brown Deer Park Golf Course, 7625 N. Range Line Rd. in Milwaukee. Open to foursomes and individual golfers. Proceeds benefit the Wauwatosa Chamber. Info; http://tosachamber.org/.
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Tuesday, Aug. 21, Trends in Customer Satisfaction Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. Discussion about customers’ changing needs and behaviors. Guest speakers Steve Mura and Dwayne Norton. MMAC Offices – Wisconsin Room, 756 N. Milwaukee St. Ste. 400. 7:30 to 9 a.m. $20 MMAC members/ $40 non-members. Information; www.mmac.org.
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Tuesday, Aug. 21, Waukesha County Business Alliance – Networking After 5 Mix, Mingle & Fly- with Waukesha County elected officials and state representatives. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Crites Field, 2525 Aviation Dr. in Waukesha. Cost $15. Register/info; www.waukesha.org.
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Waukesha Health Enthusiasts Wed Aug 22nd @ 11:30 AM
Good Harvest Market 1850 Meadow Ln., Pewaukee, WI (map)
Waukesha Health enthusiasts 11:30am — 1:00pm (11:30-noon eat and mingle, noon-1pm meeting) Come check out one of the latest additions to the PRO family and invite. =+++++++++++++++++++=
FREE – Join us Friday, August 24th for Coffee Connection. It’s the perfect way to start your Friday and rejuvenate yourself with some delicious coffee and great contacts! Open from 7:30-9:00am so come when you can and leave when you need to. Gravity Connect is located at 305 N Plankinton Avenue, with plenty of street parking available. Please register; http://jotformpro.com/form/21456058219959
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SW Mastermind Alliance @ Bakers Square Fri Aug 24th @ 9:00 AM
Bakers Square Restaurant & Pie 10200 West National Avenue, West Allis, WI (map)
PRO South West Alliances Mastermind Meeting This group is affiliated with PRO Alliance Resources, and is a Mastermind style group that has exclusive positions based on… Learn more This Meetup repeats every 2 weeks on Friday
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How to Create Your Own Economy + Business After 5 Networking
Mon Aug 27th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Gravity Connect 305 N Plankinton Ave , Milwaukee, WI (map)
PRO Business Networking After 5 with a Special Presentation HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN ECONOMY! With David Behr | Tom Hopkins Trainer (Out Position, Out Communicate and… Learn more
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Gravity Marketing Patio Party – Join us as we celebrate finally finishing our patio after 2 years… and having enough clients to keep us busy enough to put it off! We’re waving goodbye to summer, introducing our clients, partners, and friends, and looking forward to having a good time!
When: Tuesday, August 28th When: 4-7pm Where: Gravity Marketing 305 N Plankinton Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53204 *Please bring a nonperishable food item for Hope House. They are making a huge impact on our city through a variety of important initiatives.
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Funtastic Times Networking Wednesday, August 29th From 5pm – 7pm @ Jackson’s Blue Ribbon Pub 11302 W. Bluemound Rd,Wauwatosa http://funtasticnetwork.com/ $10 at door.
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Smart Reader: Book of Lists 101 August 30, 2012, 8:00am-9:15am Attend this brand new seminar designed to help you get the most out of one of The Business Journal’s most popular features. Get strategies, quick tips and actionable items to help you get more value from The Book of Lists. http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/calendar/ (no charge to attend)
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Wisconsin Business Owners Lunch n Learn at Best Western Midway Brookfield. 11:15-1:30pm
Register on MeetUp; http://www.meetup.com/wisconsin-business-owners/events/44153642/
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St Francis Mastermind Alliance Wed Sep 05th @ 11:30 AM St Francis Brewery/Restaurant 3825 S KK, St Francis , WI (map) St Francis Mastermind Alliance Imagine a group of like-minded professionals who truly work together to help each other increase business, solve difficult issues and… Learn more
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WCTC Women Entrepreneurs’ Speaker Series – Overcoming Adversity
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ WCTC Richard T. Anderson Education Center. 800 Main Street Pewaukee, WI 53072 Fee: $20 (Lunch included)
RSVP Online Required at www.wctcwess.eventbrite.com
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Networking 101 Mon Sep 10th @ 9:00 AM Fresh Eco Cafe and Juice Bar 10994 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI (map)
Networking 101, with Business Matchmakers, Karin Conway and Larry Bain Monday from 9-11am This will be a hands-on course that will help answer any questions you have…
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Waukesha Health Enthusiasts Wed Sep 12th @ 11:30 AM Good Harvest Market 1850 Meadow Ln., Pewaukee, WI (map) Waukesha Health enthusiasts 11:30am — 1:00pm (11:30-noon eat and mingle, noon-1pm meeting) Come check out one of the latest additions to the PRO family and invite… Learn more
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September 28th SE2 Sustainability and Energy Efficiency conference 7am – 7p, The Wisconsin Green Building Alliance 9th Annual SE2 Sustainability and Energy Efficiency conference will be held on Friday, September 28th at UW-Milwaukee. This fast paced, action-packed event has three national keynote speakers and six breakout sessions all covering what is trending now in sustainability and energy efficiency, how professionals are talking about these topics, and what the practical application is for you. http://wgba.shuttlepod.org/SE22012
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Check back to MeetUp frequently to see additional events as they are posted.
Make it a great day! (How can you not? It’s a gorgeous Friday in Milwaukee!)
🙂 KMC
Karin Conway
Connections Coach
414-687-9900
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I hope you all had a very Happy Memorial Day! If you did not already, please take a moment to appreciate the sacrifice our veterans made for our freedom. Here’s a list of events where you can learn something new, get the support you need, and make some great new connections.
Tuesday May 29, 2012. 6-8pm Using Technology Using Technology Apps For Your Business –with technology Guru Brian Ehlert. Maybe a few spots left? http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/66112142/
Wednesday May 30, 2012, 5-7pm, PRO After 5 @ Gravity Marketing. We already have 30 registered! Don’t miss this one! http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/64055082/
Thursday May 31, 2012 5-7pm, Funtastic Times Networking Event – Radisson – Wauwatosa
Make Quality Business Connections. Join us in Wauwatosa at this fine Hotel & Restaurant.
WHERE: 2303 North Mayfair Rd. Wauwatosa 53226 (Ideally situated in Wauwatosa on Highway 100 (Mayfair Rd) and North Avenue.) WHEN: Thursday, May 31 – 5:00 to 5:30 Register/ 5:30 to 7:00 Networking. COST: $10 per person at the door. FOOD & DRINK: Appetizers served • Cash Bar
WEBSITE: http://www.funtasticnetwork.com Questions: Dick Deschane; Funtastictimes09@gmail.com 414-517-0663. Mark Boever; mabmortgage@wi.rr.com 414-737-2942.
Friday June 1, 2012 9am-10:30am SW Mastermind Alliance in West Allis http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/dntmmcyqjbcb/
Monday June 4, 2012 Coaching and Accountability Calls. (week 1 of a 6 week session) 7am session; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/66759352/
3:30pm session; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/qjhnxcyqjbgb/
Wednesday June 6, 2012 St Francis MM luncheon 11:30a-1pm RSVP à http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/62138632/
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. WCTC Small Business Connections Networking Group @ Richard T. Anderson Education Center. No cost to attend. RSVP required in advance at www.wctcsbc.eventbrite.com Deadline to Register -June 4 Noon.
Thursday June 7, 2012 9:30-11:30am Dream Boards Class at the Health and energy Center of WI. Wauwatosa. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/qwxnwcyqjbkb/
Thursday June 14, 2012. 8:30am-11:30am. “Thursday Morning Thing” (ask Karin for a special invitation to attend this Business Marketing Event.)
Thursday, June 21st from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Branding your Social Media”
Hosted by: ITT Technical Institute in Germantown and Biz Remedies
W177 N9886 Rivercrest Dr., Ste 200, Germantown, WI 53022
Featuring: Author Wayne Breitbarth
Sign up for “Branding your Social Media” at the ITT Technical Institute in Germantown, WI Thursday, June 21st from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM It’s FREE.
RSVP; Info@BIZremedies.com Join Susan K. Wehrley, author, speaker and CEO of BIZremedies and Author Wayne Breitbarth on how to brand your business and use social media for growth. You will learn the techniques you need to stand out and get business on the fastest growing networks around! Don’t miss it! RSVP NOW! info@BIZremedies.com For more information call 414-581-0449 or visit our website at: http://www.BIZremedies.com
Monday June 25, 2012. Networking 101 with Larry Bain and Karin Conway @ Fresh Eco Café in Mequon. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/dldmwcyqjbhc/
Stay Happy; Stay Connected!
🙂 KC
Karin Conway
Connections Coach
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Milwaukee area Personal and Professional Development Events that I am aware of during February 2012 and beyond…
Wednesday Feb 22nd WCTC Women Entrepreneurs Speaker Series
11:30am – 2:00pm. Includes lunch and speaker.
http://www.wctc.edu/business_resources/small_business_center/networking.php
Too late now, but…
To receive automatic notification of networking events, please send your email address to Russ Roberts rroberts@wctc.edu or call 262.695.3468 and ask to be added to the Small Business Center database.
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Thursday, February 23 | 5 pm – 7pm Business After Hours @ Blu
Blu at the Pfister. Take a new view on networking at Blu – a downtown “gem in the sky.” Step up and order your cocktail from our celebrity bartender for the evening – Ulice Payne, MMAC chairman and president and CEO of Addison Clifton. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the MMAC Foundation. http://www.mmac.org/
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Friday, Feb 24th for Coffee Connection @ Gravity Connect (its free and fun)
7:30-9:30am open networking and coffee…It’s Friday, it’s been a long (but productive!) week, it’s the end of the month… so come to Gravity for our Coffee Connection! It’s the perfect way to start your Friday and rejuvenate yourself with some delicious coffee and great contacts! (dwntwn Mke)Registeràhttp://www.gravitym.com/default.aspx?menu=1
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NOT TO BE MISSED!!!
Friday February 24th at 11:15am-1:30pm
(WBO)Wisconsin Business Owners Lunch ‘n Learn
“Be the 1% with Business Coach Paul Parsons”
Best Western Midway 1005 S Moorland Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin, Brookfield, WI
Wisconsin Business Owners welcomes Business Coach Paul Parsons.
Hosted by: Keith Klein
Register on MeetUpà http://www.meetup.com/wisconsin-business-owners/events/43778052/#
Its only $20 for lunch, networking and our informative speaker.
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Family Tasting Safari
Nature’s Garden Living Foods and Class Meet up!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Have you ever wanted to try a whole bunch of natural healthy foods, but didn’t have the guts or the money to buy them all at the store? Come sample and see what you like. Bring the kids! Held at the Waukesha County Exposition Center 1000 Northview Road Waukesha, WI 53188 Info & Registration; http://vibrantlifevibrantchild.com/tasting_safaris_menu.html
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Tuesday Feb 28th BIG Networking Luncheon (Exclusive group networking)
11:30am- 1:00pm @ Stonefire Pizza New Berlin
Visit the website to inquire if there is an open position in your industry.
http://bignetworking.org/stonefire.asp
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Funtastic Times Networking Event
Wednesday Feb 29th- 2012
WHERE: – Clarion Airport
WHEN: – 5:00 to 5:30 Register/ 5:30 to 7:00 Networking
COST: $10 per person at the door.
FOOD & DRINK: Appetizers served • Cash Bar
TO REGISTER & for MORE INFO: http://www.funtasticnetwork.com
Questions: Please RSVP ASAP by emailing or calling » Dick (414-517-0663) funtastictimes09@gmail.com or » Mark (414-737-2942) mabmortgage@wi.rr.com
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Friday March 02, 2012, TIME: 5:30 PM-11:00 PM
Femfessional Happy Hour and PM@MPM Event
LOCATION: Ambassador Hotel & Milwaukee Public Museum, 2308 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, WI.
RSVP To: lauren_falk@yahoo.com
Join fellow FemCity Milwaukee members in our first purely social event on Friday, March 2, 2012. We will start the evening off right with a Happy Hour at the hip Envoy Lounge in the historical Ambassador Hotel starting at 5:30pm. Then we will head over to the Milwaukee Public Museum for their inaugural PM@MPM event from 8:00-11:00pm (cost $10). This event, co-hosted by Newaukee and MPM, will include a cash bar, complimentary light appetizers and access to the entire first floor, including the Streets of Old Milwaukee where the candy store will be open! All members, friends and significant others are welcome. Feel free to join us for the Happy Hour, PM@MPM or both!
http://www.femfessionals.com/FemCities/Milwaukee/Calendar/2012/March.htm
A Femfessional is a savvy business woman characterized as positive, open-minded, driven, professional, ambitious and desirous of forming strong strategic connections with similar minded professional women to benefit each other personally and professionally and to benefit their community. Not only is she motivated to succeed, she is passionate about the success of others around her. A Femfessional is giving of herself and more than willing to help when she is needed. She wants to make an impact in the world, starting with the betterment of her City, and grow as a business professional and a woman. She is quite remarkable!
http://www.femfessionals.com/FemCities/Milwaukee.htm
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WHAT: Business After 5 Networking @ Cali’s Grille Room
Brought to you by PRO Alliance Resources, LLC and Cali’s Grille Room
WHEN: Wednesday March 7th from 5:00-7:00 pm.
WHERE: Cali’s Grille Room 1005 S Moorland Rd. Brookfield, WI 53005
(Inside BEST WESTERN PLUS Midway Hotel & Suites Brookfield)
WHO: Join Milwaukee’s best professionals for a great opportunity to meet other positive-minded professionals who do everything they can to be the best at what they do.
Come and meet Milwaukee-Area Professionals to share ideas, make introductions, and generate referrals that will energize your business! Are you looking for more referrals? More net income? Then this is where you want to be. The best and brightest entrepreneurs and professionals join us monthly because they know that this is the place to meet other like-minded successful business owners who want to use their products and services. These professionals understand the power of building relationships to take their business to the next level.
Always informative, always engaging, always professional, always fun!
Join us to see what the “buzz” all about! You never know who you’ll meet!
Abundant Business Professionals, Complimentary Appetizers, High-Level Networking, and Fabulous Door Prizes (win a free PRO membership), – what more could you ask for?
This event features complimentary appetizers thanks to Cali’s .
COST: $10 for non-PROAlliance members.
AGENDA:
5:00 — 6:15 pm – Open networking
6:15 – 6:30 pm – Door prizes, announcements from host/sponsors (PRO Members may bring a door prize if you would like to be recognized)
6:30 – 7:00 pm…or later – More networking
Please REGISTER on MeetUp; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/53022642/
Also posted on Facebook Events. https://www.facebook.com/events/299993056728041/
Tell your LinkedIn network about this event; http://linkd.in/x1nLWy
Contact Karin for more information; Karin@PROAlliances.com or 414-687-9900
Please register on MeetUp. If a PRO event is cancelled or changed, it will be posted to MeetUp.
You can reach Event Food Sponsor, Cali’s Grille Room
BEST WESTERN PLUS Midway Hotel & Suites 1005 S. Moorland Rd. Brookfield,WI 53005 (262) 786-9540 Main gina.bwplusmidway@gmail.com www.midwayhotels.com
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Saturday 5/12/12 Milwaukee Holistic Health Expo
Marian Center for Non Profits 9am-5pm
Featuring all of our favorite local holistic practitioners.
Not signed up yet? You can take care of that now by visiting the website;
http://milwaukeehealthexpo.com/
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5/17/12 Biz Times Expo
I encourage you to visit the expo website at biztimes.com/expo, where you can reserve a booth, find seminar information and other event details, see the list of the 2011 exhibitors and more.
Please contact me at 414-336-7114 if you have any questions regarding exhibiting opportunities, or you can contact Tom Gaertner at 414-336-7112 or tom.gaertner@biztimes.com.
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Ok, I know you have a ton of things going on, but please try to attend at least a couple of these to build your network. If you are looking for a closer knit group of professionals to have a heart to heart discussion and receive support, check out the PRO Mastermind groups. They’re posted on the Milwaukee Business Professionals MeetUp group for you to peruse. I also have some LinkedIn training classes, vision board classes, and lots more. Check back on MeetUp often to see what’s new on the calendar. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/
Make it a great day! (only you can)
🙂 KC
Karin Conway
Connections Coach
PRO Alliance Resources, LLC
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TLS Weight Loss Informational meeting; Tuesday 1/31/12 @ 6pm in New Berlin
Health Support Services, LLC 15350 W National Avenue , New Berlin, WI 53151, WI
We will be having a 1/2 hour information meeting on Tuesday January 31st to launch the next 12 week TLS Weight Loss class that will begin the first week in February.
This class will focus on Low Glycemic index foods. The meeting location is at the office of Health Support Services which is located at 15350 W. National Avenue New Berlin WI 53151 Suite 109 (lower level) at 6:00 PM.
Please register on MeetUp; http://www.meetup.com/Holistic-Health-Nutrition-Enthusiasts/events/49861482/
or contact Debbie Pias to RSVP. Debbie@HealthSupportServicesllc.com or 414-899-1114. There is no obligation to buy anything. This is simply a free informational session. Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 6:00 PM
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Funtastic Times Networking Event
Tuesday, January 31 – 2012
WHERE: 320 East Mason Street. Milwaukee. 53202
WHEN: Tue. January 31 – 5:00 to 5:30 Register/ 5:30 to 7:00 Networking
COST: $10 per person at the door.
FOOD & DRINK: Appetizers served • Cash Bar
WEBSITE: http://www.funtasticnetwork.com
TO REGISTER & for MORE INFO: Visit: http://www.funtasticnetwork.com
Questions: Please RSVP ASAP by emailing or calling » Dick (414-517-0663) funtastictimes09@gmail.com or » Mark (414-737-2942) mabmortgage@wi.rr.com
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Jan 31st from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m @ 225 E. Michigan St. in Milwaukee + 2012 City Birthday Party & MVP Contest $25 entry fee.
Annual City Birthday Party to Celebrate Milwaukee’s Status as a Big League City Jan. 31
http://www.milwaukeepressclub.org/events/details/city-of-milwaukees-166th-birthday-party
http://www.milwaukeepressclub.org/latest/view/2012-city-birthday-party-mvp-contest Milwaukee…It doesn’t get any bigger than this! The Milwaukee Press Club is proud to celebrate the City of Milwaukee’s 166th birthday and its status as a Big League City. In addition to the championship performances of our professional and college sports teams, the City of Milwaukee boasts big league business, arts, non-profits and more. The Press Club has also unveiled the Big League City MVP Contest that will lead up to the annual City of Milwaukee Birthday Party to be held January 31, 2012 at the Grain Exchange in the Mackie Building at 225 E. Michigan St. in Milwaukee from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Attendees will enjoy gourmet food, a cash bar, big league networking, a memento of the evening and more.
Each year, the annual City Birthday Party brings together the “best of the bigs” from Milwaukee – more than 500 movers, shakers and newsmakers from the southeastern Wisconsin region annually join Mayor Barrett, members of the Milwaukee Common Council, and the Milwaukee Press Club to start the new year on a positive note. It’s annually called one of the top networking events in the city, and is considered a “must attend” among many local business and community leaders. This year, the event offers an opportunity for the community to vote for its MVPs in several different categories. Those interested in attending or learning more about the Big League City of Milwaukee’s 166th Birthday Party can register immediately at www.milwaukeepressclub.org. Information is also available by following the Milwaukee Press Club on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MKEPressClub , or follow the hashtag #MKEbdayparty.
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Friday, February 3, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. “Advancing the Entrepreneurial Spirit” Luncheon Series at Ottawa University, 245 S. Executive Drive Ste 110, Brookfield, WI 53005 It’s FREE. RSVP Info@BIZremedies.com or click on one of the links below for more information; http://linkd.in/u8rGSG http://solutionsbysusan.com//component/option,com_events/task,view_detail/agid,83/year,2012/month,02/day,03/Itemid,47/
Agenda: +11:30-11:45 AM: Doors open…Greeting/Networking
+11:45 AM-noon: Serve light Lunch
+Noon-12:45 PM: This month’s Program: Susan K. Wehrley, Nationally known Author, Consultant and Speaker will address:Advancing the Entrepreneurial Spirit.What does it mean to have an Entrepreneurial Spirit? How does it apply if you work alone?If you manage others? Work in a company? Or are an employee? Having an Entrepreneurial Spirit is not predicated on position…a necessary mindset for success in today’s economy.
+12:45-1:00 PM: Take a brief tour inside one of our BIZremedies Hubs:
+1:00-1:30 PM: —NETWORK! Sign up for our BIZremedies Hub, sign up for an Ottawa Class or Degree. Coffee, water and a simple lunch will be served. There is no cost to attend!RSVP: Info@BIZremedies.com Questions? Call Susan K Wehrley 414-581-0449
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Monday, February 6th, 2011. Time: 6-8pm
Holistic Moms Group Meeting with special guest: Dr. Knut Erik Feiker (http://knutfeiker.com/) Hosted by Holistic Moms of Milwaukee area. www.holisticmoms.org Where: St. Francis Library Ladish Room (downstairs)
Address: 4230 S. Nicholson Ave, St. Francis, WI
When: Monday, February 6th, 2011. Time: 6-6:30 social time, 6:30-8pm meeting
RSVP: Amanda Dacio. Email: scarlet_redhead@yahoo.com Phone: 414-559-9123
Dr. Feiker was listed as one of the top five chiropractors in Milwaukee by Milwaukee Magazine. Come and find out more about some of the work he uses every day to help people find a greater sense of wellness in their bodies. He will be presenting a hands-on workshop exploring the “nature heals” theory. He will explore topics on the self healing body and transition into actual practice of facilitating healing for another person. This class will be great for any parent wanting to know how they can help their children by the use of their hands. It will also be helpful for anyone that would like to learn how to work on their loved ones. No experience is required, only a desire to learn is needed.
*Bring: Comfortable clothing and a yoga mat or blanket
(You don’t have to be a Mom to attend)
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Tuesday February 7th Create your Vision Board, Create your Life 9-11am
Create Your Vision Board – Create Your Life, Tuesday Feb 7th from 9:00-11:00am With Certified Life Coach – Karin Conway @ The Health and Energy Center
11931 W. Bluemound Road (North Suite)Wauwatosa, WI
They say that “what you think about you bring about”. If you focus on your future with purpose and intention…you will be unstoppable. Certified Life Coach, Karin Conway will be leading this hands-on class. We will have magazines, glue sticks, poster-boards, etc. If you have any inspiring pictures, please bring them along. Its only $20 to participate in this 2 hour class (9:00-11:00am). Please register early if you will attend. Due to space constraints, we will limit attendance to the first 6 paid registrants. Held at; The Health and Energy Center 11931 W. Bluemound Road (North Suite) Wauwatosa, WI. Fresh fruit and hot tea will be served to get your creative juices flowing.
What do you envision you life looking like in your future? Are you dreaming about what you would like to see but it never seems to appear? Please join us to create the life of your dreams! If you don’t have a road map (vision board) to keep you on track, how will you stay focused on the result?
We are doing ours the old-fashioned way…by cutting and pasting pictures of what we want to see in our future, and placing them strategically into a collage on a board. We will have a lot of supplies, but it doesn’t hurt to bring along a few pictures of things that really move you. These could be family-related, career, financial, travel, spiritual, health and fitness, home, entertainment, love and relationships, etc. You decide what moves you. Maybe you will select a picture of a million dollars…maybe a picture of a happy family strolling on the beach?…maybe a perfectly aligned, lean body? There is no right or wrong way…just your way of seeing your future life. Create your own Vision Board to serve as a daily reminder of your aspirations and what you want your life to be.
Please register on MeetUp. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/49471342/ Please let your LinkedIn network know.
Contact Karin with questions; 414-687-9900 Karin@PROAlliances.com
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Tuesday February 7th @ 4pm Inspirational Entrepreneur Event Featuring Giacomo Fallucca. Please join us at the BizStarts Milwaukee Inspirational Entrepreneur event as we recognize, hear from and honor Giacomo Fallucca, Owner, President & CEO of Palermo Villa, Inc. @ We Energies, 231 West Michigan Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 @ 4:00pm to 4:45pm Networking, 4:45pm Program
There is no cost to attend.
We will provide you with a Grand Avenue parking voucher, courtesy of We Energies
Register;http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5hzdrkqe2d6290d&llr=q79ew7hab
Giacomo Fallucca is a board member of US Bank Milwaukee, Winsert Inc., Land O’ Frost Inc., and Fein Brothers. He Co-Chairs the Milwaukee 7 Food & Beverage Advisory Council and Milwaukee’s summer youth employment program Earn and Learn.
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DON’T MISS IT!
Meet Your Future + Milwaukee Business Professionals + After 5 + Business Networking
Wednesday Feb 8th. 5-7pm at Gravity Marketing 305 N. Plankinton Ave., Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI
Please tell your LinkedIn network; http://linkd.in/zSYkcl
Register on MeetUp; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/48461542/
Please join us at Gravity Marketing as we bring together local professionals and business students to make new professional connections.
Join us Wednesday February 8th at 5 pm for a unique opportunity to connect Business Students with Milwaukee Professionals and Entrepreneurs.
This special event will kick off at 5 pm with Open Business Networking. At 6pm we will ask everyone to briefly introduce themselves to the crowd and give us your best “Elevator Pitch”. At 6:30 pm we will have more Open Networking where you can practice your connection skills. At 7:00 we will adjourn or you can stay for more Open Networking.
No cost to attend. Sponsored by Gravity Marketing, PRO Alliance Resources, LLC, and Bryant & Stratton College.
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Get Happy @ Flemings on Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:30 PM Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 15665 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI (map) register on MeetUp; http://www.meetup.com/RestaurantCircle/events/44626792/
Selected cocktails, wines, and appetizers are only $6 (their 5 for $6 til 7 deal):
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Thursday, February 9, 2012 Network Kickoff Party 2012
For details and registration, click here: http://3rdannualkickoff.eventbrite.com
Held at the exclusive Milwaukee Athletic Club 758 N.Broadway Milwaukee, 53202
Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM (CT)
We had an awesome turn out for 2011 so let’s do it again and kickoff 2012 in the right way. Food and soda will be provided. There will be a cash bar as well. We will be having some phenomenal keynote speakers. First session 4:00 – 5:00pm and second session 5:15 – 6:15pm. The rest of the evening will be networking in the ballroom.
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Friday Feb 10th at 7am WBON Meeting (Women Business Owners)
http://www.meetup.com/Women-Business-Owners-Network/events/45301502/
Friday, February 10, 2012, 7:00 AM Hosted By: Cheryl Muskus The Radisson Hotel 2303 N. Mayfair Rd, Milwaukee, WI (map) We are located in RJ’s Bar area .
Great event for any woman who owns a business or is interested.
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Networking 101 Monday, February 20, 2012, 9:00 AM
Latte Cafe 13780 W Greenfield Ave # 775, Brookfield, WI
Price: $10.00/per person
Networking 101, with Business Matchmaker, Karin Conway and Larry Bain
Monday from 9-11am. This will be a hands-on course that will help answer any questions you have about Networking. Whether you area seasoned vet looking for a refresher course or you are brand new to business ownership and networking. We will cover topics such as: effective places to meet people, in-person networking, proper attire, proper handshakes, online networking, networking etiquette, creating power partners, effective one on one meetings, use of business cards, pay it forward mindset, etc.
Please bring a friend along who could use some networking help. We will limit attendance to 10 participants to allow for a closer interactive experience.
Please register on Meetup if you will attend. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/sjqqqyqdbbc/
Training held at the beautiful Latte Cafe –Inside Greenbrook Suites, 13780 W Greenfield Ave. Brookfield, WI 53005 (Greenfield and Sunnyslope. From Bluemound, take Sunnyslope south and turn left. From the west take I94 east to Moorland south and east to address. From the south, take Moorland or Sunnyslope north to Greenfield.)
Cost is only $10 for a two hour training session. As always, PRO Alliance Members attend all PRO sponsored events for free. First time guests and business students also enjoy complimentary admission. This class will be offered at various times throughout 2011, approximately every 6weeks.
Please share with your LinkedIn network.
Please register on Meetup if you will attend. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/sjqqqyqdbbc/
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Ok, I know you have a ton of things going on, but please try to attend at least a couple of these to build your network. If you are looking for a closer knit group of professionals to have a heart to heart discussion and receive support, check out the PRO Mastermind groups. They’re posted on the Milwaukee Business Professionals MeetUp group for you to peruse. I also have some LinkedIn training classes, vision board classes, and lots more. Check back on MeetUp often to see what’s new on the calendar. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/
Make it a great day! (only you can)
🙂 KC
Karin Conway
Connections Coach
PRO Alliance Resources, LLC
414-687-9900
http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/ (PRO events)
http://www.linkedin.com/in/karinconway
http://karinconway.com/ (personal blog)
https://proalliances.wordpress.com/ (PRO blog)
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I hope you enjoy this opinion on networking written by Karin Conway, Your Connections Coach, helping you connect to the people and resources you need to succeed.
What Is Networking?
If you asked my husband this question, the IT guy, he would probably give you some long answer about connectivity, systems, servers, data and on and on. But in my world it’s much simpler. My version of networking goes something like this…
Networking is the art of building your sphere of influence through deliberate attempts to connect to other humans and display a definite purpose of helping others. (Notice I didn’t say anything about sales, marketing and all the other things we might normally associate with networking.)
Networking in business is NOT all about perfecting your sales pitch and trying to get in front of as many people as possible to barf a sales pitch on them and hope that something sticks. In my years of experience in business networking, I have experienced far too many of these “regurgitators” who truly don’t know any better. It’s really too bad because most of them are genuinely nice people. It’s just that, for whatever reason, they didn’t learn (or weren’t taught) the true meaning of networking. But, whether the person is nice or not, if they barf on me once, I’m probably not going to give them a chance to do it again.
It is a skill, business networking. So it does take some professionals a little time to mature and figure out the ins and outs. This may be because there are many different networking groups, each with their own style and philosophy of how things should be done. Someone may first be exposed to a rigid group with a long list of rules, a group, for example, that insists on members having a perfectly rehearsed elevator pitch.
While it’s not a bad thing to have your pitch fine-tuned so you sound like you have a clue, I don’t feel your speech should sound rehearsed. I was a part of far too many of these groups in the past and the constant pitch rehearsal bored me.
That said, I like real people. My opinion of people has little to do with how well they rehearsed their elevator speech. When you meet someone for the first time, instead of being very rigid, holding back everything for fear of rejection and hiding behind an elevator speech, why not try opening up and be honest to see what happens?
I think you will find that most people see this as a breath of fresh air and will open up to you and let you into their inner circle that much faster. When you share something personal, you also open up the possibility of finding commonalities with your new business associate.
Who knows, you might even make a new friend. I like to just be me and see how people react. Some are way too tightly wound to handle this. They memorize and rehearse their pitch and that’s all they know. If I schedule a get-to-know-you meeting and the person immediately pulls out all their sales slicks to put on a show for me…the show is over. Sorry! It’s people first, then you can work on the sales and marketing—later, after we get to know each other.
Networking is fun
I get so excited when one of my friends comes to me and says, “Karin, I know you know everybody—who do you know who can help me with….?” It is such a great feeling to be the “connector.” I get to do this a lot simply because I have made it a habit to meet a lot of new people all the time and get to know them personally. If I have a good feeling about you as a person, I probably would trust you to be a service provider for myself or for someone I care about. Since I have a large network of trusted professionals, it’s that much more likely that I can refer business back and forth.
My advice to you
Get to know as many people as you can to hone your networking skills to make connections. This will put you in a different realm. “I see you everywhere” is a line I hear frequently. Since I have so many connections and frequently organize events to bring people together, I’m very active on LinkedIn and other social media sites. Even though I may not have seen someone for the better part of a year, they still see my smiling face online and it keeps me “top of mind.” When they do have a need, I’m the one they think of to ask for help.
If you make a positive habit of getting to know many people, this will happen to you.
Networking…
Involves building your sphere of influence
Is the opportunity to connect with other humans
Involves helping others succeed
Includes sharing something personal to be “real”
Includes finding people you can trust to add to your inner circle
Is all about people
Is great fun because you get to meet new people and learn from them
Networking Is Not…
Regurgitating facts
A sales call
A chance to pitch
A marketing free-for-all
A perfectly rehearsed system
Karin Conway, Your business networking specialist, connecting people and resources for the highest good of all.
For more information on networking visit www.PROAlliances.com.
To find out about networking events in the Milwaukee area visit http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/ (PRO events)
Karin Conway
Connections Coach
PRO Alliance Resources, LLC
http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/ (PRO events)
http://www.linkedin.com/in/karinconway
http://karinconway.com/ (personal blog)
https://proalliances.wordpress.com/ (PRO blog)
You probably already know how much I like to keep professionals informed of what’s going on in the Milwaukee area? I listed a few of the events below and you can always join us at MeetUp.com to find more. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/
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Have More FUN + Take Your Company to the Next Level with Boaz
Thursday 12/8/2011 11:45am-2:30pm.
Held at Herzing University (555 South Executive Drive, Brookfield, WI) Register on MeetUp; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/41435342/
Please welcome internationally known speaker, Boaz. He’s really that good; he only needs one name! Come have Lunch n’ Learn with us!
I have personally experienced Boaz live and in person a year ago. He is an amazing, energetic, charismatic speaker who will get you fired up to make some personal changes to fire up your life! If you have difficulty speaking to or connecting with others, this is the place for you. Or, if you just want to be the best you can be and work on your self-growth to be able to build your business, be at Herzing University on December 8th.
Please check in at 11:45am. Lunch will be served promptly from noon-12:30pm. The presentation will begin at 12:30 and all food cleared out of the way so we can get to work. Please arrive promptly at or before noon, so you don’t miss lunch. We will be serving hot Italian entrees, pasta and sauce, salad, bread, coffee & bottled water.
We have a strict limit of 30 seats for this exclusive engagement. Corporations pay thousands of dollars to have Boaz train and inspire their employees. We have the distinct pleasure to enjoy an inspirational message from Boaz and a delicious lunch for only $20. Register early because this will fill up and I hate to see people miss out because of procrastination. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/41435342/
Check out a video featuring Boaz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnxsLqUXP3Q&feature=youtube_gdata
Register; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/41435342/
Tell your LinkedIn connections about it. http://linkd.in/rQ6cTj If they hear that Boaz was in town and you didn’t invite them, they may never forgive you! 😉
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Networking 101 with Larry Bain and Karin Conway
Monday, December 5, 2011, 9:00 AM
Latte Cafe 13780 W Greenfield Ave # 775, Brookfield, WI (map)
Price: $10.00/per person Regster; http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/39488922/
Monday December 5th from 9-11am
This will be a hands-on course that will help answer any questions you have about Networking. Whether you area seasoned vet looking for a refresher course or you are brand new to business ownership and networking. We will cover topics such as: effective places to meet people, in-person networking, proper attire, proper handshakes, online networking, networking etiquette, creating power partners, effective one on one meetings, use of business cards, pay it forward mindset, etc.
Please bring a friend along who could use some networking help. We will limit attendance to 10 participants to allow for a closer interactive experience.
Please register on Meetup if you will attend. http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Business-Professionals/events/39488922/
Training held at the beautiful Latte Cafe –Inside Greenbrook Suites, 13780 W Greenfield Ave. Brookfield, WI 53005 (Greenfield and Sunnyslope. From Bluemound, take Sunnyslope south and turn left. From the west take I94 east to Moorland south and east to address. From the south, take Moorland or Sunnyslope north to Greenfield.)
Cost is only $10 for a two hour training session. As always, PRO Alliance Members attend all PRO sponsored events for free. First time guests and business students also enjoy complimentary admission. This class will be offered at various times throughout 2011, approximately every 6weeks.
Please share with your LinkedIn network.
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WCTC Small Business Connections Networking Group Meeting
Richard T. Anderson Education Center 800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI
Wednesday, December 7 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Online Registration Required: www.wctc.edu/smallbizmeeting
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 5 at Noon
Join us for an evening of networking, relationship-building and the ever-popular “Ask the Experts” panel. Come with plenty of questions for our panel of practicing professionals eager to provide you with the answers you need to succeed. (Karin Conway and Larry Bain are on the Panel) Our expert panel will answer your specific questions focused in the areas of small business accounting, technology, marketing/sales and social media/branding. Special thank you to those who attended the September Connections meeting and helped us identify topics for our panel! The event is free, but online registration in advance is required. Please RSVP only if you plan to attend.
Look forward to seeing my friends and colleagues in December!
P.S. As in past years, we want to celebrate the holidays by asking all attendees to make a $10 cash donation at the door to the Salvation Army. We will collect and forward all contributions to a very worthy charity that will put the funds to great use in our community! Visit; www.salvationarmyusa.org for more info!
Russ Roberts
Manager, Small Business Center
Waukesha County Technical College
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011 Wisconsin Business Consortium presents; Lessons From Successful Companies. 7:30am networking, 8:00 program.
Sheraton Brookfield Hotel (Just North of I-94) 375 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI
Includes a continental breakfast. Free event, invite only.
Send RSVP email to Chris Wacker at wbc.rsvp@gmail.com
I have attended WBC events in past and they always deliver an enormous amount of real content for busy professionals in just over an hour.
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Save the date Saturday January 21st HOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
At the Marian Center in Bayview
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I hope to see you out and about soon!
Karin Conway
Connections Coach
414-687-9900
Karin@PROAlliances.com