Press Release From: The Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Regarding: Speed Networking Event – October 24th
Date: October 27, 2013
Written By: Jon Lipshaw – SharpShooter Marketing Group
Photograph By: Jon Lipshaw- SharpShooter Marketing Group
Contact Info: Monica Kallas – 561.762.1713
A Successful Night Of Speed Networking Presented By
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and
The Small Business RoundTable
People looking to make new, quick business contacts got what they were looking for Thursday night October 24th at the Wanderers Club 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. Sponsors included: The Law Offices of Greenstein & Associates; Green Group Studio – The Big Deal Book; Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. – Connor Financial Group; and Dr. G’s Weightloss & Wellness. Prizes were given out throughout the night and were provided by: Tresses Color Bar Salon; Duffy’s Sports Grill; Whole Foods Market; Park Avenue BBQ Grill; Dr. G’s Weightloss & Wellness; The Estate Settlers; and SharpShooter Marketing Group.
The Emcee for the event was Wellington Chamber’s President, Victor Connor who kept the evening fun and exciting. To start out, all attendees were standing, wearing a number and holding a score card and pencil. Everyone was told to check off the number (person) on their score card as they spoke to them. Connor instructed everyone that they had 90 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.
Conner did well moving everyone in the room in an organized but sometimes chaotic manner which overall worked well with the 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 new connections and stacks of business cards.
The committee was pleased that the evening was a success and that people enjoyed themselves while making new business contacts. Dr. Randy Laurich of The Wellness Experience noted that he alone picked up four new patients that night. The Small Business RoundTable will be offering a Public Speaking workshop November 21st to help benefit members. The committee is committed to educating and assisting area businesses to flourish in the community by offering monthly sessions.
For more information contact Executive Director Michela Perillo-Green at 561. 792.6525 or write to [email protected]. Also visit The Wellington Chamber of Commerce online at http://WellingtonChamber.com.