BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20220412T220000Z DTEND:20220413T000000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Speed Networking - Spring Edition DESCRIPTION:Reconnect with your Network\nWe know it's been a loooooong time since we have seen our friends\, and met new colleagues! Join us for a fabulous evening where you can do both. We can help you get a LOT done in two short hours!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow it Works\nBring your business cards and your "elevator pitch" and let us do the rest!\n\n\n\nWe will have tables set up and clear instructions on what to do for each timed networking segment. When the bell rings\, you move to the next table! It's as easy as that! We guarantee (well...almost!!) that you won't meet the same person twice!\n\n\n\nOnce you have registered we will send you specific information about how to prepare and a few tips & tricks on how to make the most of a Speed Networking event. Don't worry - we have you covered.\n\n\n\nUse the last half hour to connect with those you would like to make a stronger connection and enjoy the food and drinks provided by Concordia University. \n\n\nWant to be a Sponsor?**\nBe a Table Sponsor and get your name and brand in front of the entire business community in the pre & post event marketing as well as on the night of the event! \n\n\n\nSponsorship includes:\n\n color logo placement on all digital & print marketing - website\, e-newsletter\, e-blast to Chamber membership\, social media (FB&IG) \n feature placement of your name and logo on the speed networking table\n one complimentary event ticket + sponsor name tag\n opportunity to have marketing "swag" on site at the event\n opportunity to display a roller-banner at the event\n "right of first refusal" on marketing opportunities at the Fall Speed Networking event\n cost: $250/ Table Sponsorship (no limit on purchase quantities)\n\n**Available to members only. Limited numbers are available. Prices have been kept intentionally low to support the recovery of our business community and allow all businesses the opportunity to promote themselves.\n\n \nImportant Information!\n\nLocation\n\nThe event is being held in the Christopher Center of Concordia University. I have attached a map of campus for your reference. The entrance to the parking lot is near the corner of Augusta St. & Monroe Ave. \n\n \n\nAddress:\n\nConcordia University\n\nThe Walter and Maxine Christopher Center for Learning and Leadership\n\n7400 Augusta St\n\nRiver Forest\, IL 60305\n\n \n\nWhere to Park\n\nPlease park in Lot 1\, indicated on the map below. You can also park in Lot 3. \n\n \n\nDo not park in the lot directly in front of the building\, as this lot is needed for the Early Childhood Center located in this building.\n\n\n\n\n\n \nSchedule\n\nArrival & Registration: 5 - 5:30pm\n\nSpeed Networking: 5:30 - 6:30pm\n\nSocializing\, Snacks & Drinks: 6:30 - 7pm\n\n \n\nDuring the Speed Networking\, each person has 2 minutes to speak. The first minute is the time for using that perfected elevator pitch. The second minute\, answer the question\, "What does my business need?". \n\nAt the end of 12 minutes\, you will hear a loud bell. This is the indication that you should move to the next table. \n\n \n\nWhat to Bring\n\nTo keep the 2 minutes moving along\, please add a 2-minute timer to your phone.\n\niPhone\n\nAndroid\n\n \n\nMake sure to bring your business cards! This is a great time to get in front of a lot of new people in a very short amount of time. Make sure you give them your business card so that they can reach out to you after the event and keep those connections going!\n\n \n\nTips & Tricks\n\nIf you would like a few pointers on Networking\, check out THIS BLOG written by our very own Diane Cranford. \n\n \n\nStill working on perfecting that elevator pitch? HERE is a short and helpful blog on honing your elevator pitch. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Reconnect with your Network

\nWe know it's been a loooooong time since we have seen our friends\, and met new colleagues! Join us for a fabulous evening where you can do both. We can help you get a LOT done in two short hours!
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\nHow it Works

\nBring your business cards and your "elevator pitch" and let us do the rest!
\n
\nWe will have tables set up and clear instructions on what to do for each timed networking segment. When the bell rings\, you move to the next table! It's as easy as that! We guarantee (well...almost!!) that you won't meet the same person twice!
\n
\nOnce you have registered we will send you specific information about how to prepare and a few tips &\; tricks on how to make the most of a Speed Networking event. Don't worry - we have you covered.
\n
\nUse the last half hour to connect with those you would like to make a stronger connection and enjoy the food and drinks provided by Concordia University. \;\n


\nWant to be a Sponsor?**

\nBe a Table Sponsor and get your name and brand in front of the entire business community in the pre &\; post event marketing as well as on the night of the event! \;
\n
\nSponsorship includes:\n\n**Available to members only. Limited numbers are available. Prices have been kept intentionally low to support the recovery of our business community and allow all businesses the opportunity to promote themselves.
\n \;\n

Important Information!

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Location
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The event is being held in the Christopher Center of Concordia University. I have attached a map of campus for your \;reference. The entrance to the parking lot is near the corner of Augusta St. &\; Monroe Ave. \;
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Address:
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Concordia University\nThe Walter and Maxine Christopher Center for Learning and Leadership\n7400 Augusta St
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River Forest\, IL 60305
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Where to Park
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Please park in \;Lot 1\, indicated on the map below. You can also park in \;Lot 3. \;
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Do not park in the lot directly in front of the building\, as this lot is needed for the Early Childhood Center located in this building.
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Schedule
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Arrival &\; Registration: 5 - 5:30pm
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Speed Networking: 5:30 - 6:30pm
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Socializing\, Snacks &\; Drinks: 6:30 - 7pm
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During the Speed Networking\, each person has 2 minutes to speak. The first minute is the time for using that perfected \;elevator pitch. The second minute\, answer the question\, "What does my business need?". \;
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At the end of 12 minutes\, you will hear a loud bell. This is the indication that you should move to the next table. \;
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What to Bring
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To keep the 2 minutes moving along\, please add a 2-minute timer to your phone.
\n\n
iPhone
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Android
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Make sure to bring your business cards! This is a great time to get in front of a lot of new people in a very short amount of time. Make sure you give them your business card so that they can reach out to you after the event and keep those connections going!
\n\n
 \;
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Tips &\; Tricks
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If you would like a few pointers on Networking\, check out \;THIS BLOG \;written by our very own Diane Cranford. \;
\n\n
 \;
\n\n
Still working on perfecting that elevator pitch? \;HERE \;is a short and helpful blog on honing your elevator pitch.
\n \;
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\n LOCATION:Concordia University The Walter and Maxine Christopher Center for Learning and Leadership 7400 Augusta St River Forest\, IL 60305 UID:e.1821.39152 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260521T082730Z URL:https://www.oprfchamber.org/events/details/speed-networking-spring-edition-39152 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR