A Fun Night of Speed Networking Presented By
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and
The Small Business RoundTable
People looking to make new business contacts quickly got what they were looking for Thursday night (November 1st) at Cantina at Polo
West in Wellington. The Wellington Chamber of Commerce – Small Business RoundTable had a good crowd of people who came prepared with business cards and a quick speech in mind to share with others about themselves and their business.
See the slideshow of the Speed Networking Night!
The Emcee for the event was Incoming President Victor Connor who kept the evening fun and exciting. To start things out all attendees were standing, wearing a number and holding a score card and pencil. Cell phones were on silent and pockets were bulging with cards and brochures. Everyone was told to check off each number (person) on their score card as they spoke to them. Mr. Connor instructed everyone that they had 40 seconds to converse with each person in the group and then, when given the signal to switch, find a new person they hadn’t spoken to yet. The goal was to speak with everyone in the room using the score card to keep track of things.
Mr. Conner did well moving everyone in the room in an organized but sometimes controlled chaotic manner which appeared to be fine with all participants. Once coached, everyone appeared proficient at speaking and moving fast – ready to fire off a business card in a quick flip of the wrist. At the end of the night, people left smiling with stacks of newly acquired business cards and new business contacts.
This was the sixth and final session of the Small Business RoundTable series for 2012. The committee was pleased that the evening was a success and that people enjoyed themselves while networking. The Small Business RoundTable will begin a new series in 2013 and continues its commitment to help area businesses attain their business and financial goals.
For more information about the Small Business RoundTable, contact Executive Director Michela Perillo-Green at 561. 792.6525 or write to SmallBusinessRoundTable@WellingtonChamber.com. Also visit The Wellington Chamber of Commerce online at http://WellingtonChamber.com.
Press Release From: The Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Regarding: Small Business RoundTable November 1st Session
Date: November 4th, 2012
Written By: Monica Kallas – SharpShooter Marketing Group
Photograph By: Monica Kallas – SharpShooter Marketing Group