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            • Speed Networking - 2024

              Speed Networking - 2024

              Connect with your Network

              We had such an amazing time last year, that we decided to keep the fun going! Join us for a fabulous evening where you can connect with old friends and meet new colleagues. We can help you get a LOT done in two short hours!


              How it Works

              Bring your business cards and your "elevator pitch" and let us do the rest!

              We 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!

              Once 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.

              Use the last half hour to connect with those you would like to make a stronger connection and enjoy food and drinks while you further connections. 

              Want to be a Sponsor?

              Be 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! 

              Sponsorship includes:
              • color logo placement on all digital & print marketing - website, e-newsletter, e-blast to Chamber membership, social media (FB&IG) 
              • feature placement of your name and logo on the speed networking table
              • one complimentary event ticket + sponsor name tag
              • opportunity to have marketing "swag" on site at the event
              • opportunity to display a roller-banner at the event
              • cost: $275/ Table Sponsorship (no limit on purchase quantities)
              **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.
               

              Tips & Tricks

              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!

              If you would like a few pointers on Networking, check out THIS BLOG written by our Staff 

               

              Still working on perfecting that elevator pitch? HERE is a short and helpful blog on honing your elevator pitch.
               

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              Event Sponsors

              Presenting Sponsor
              Adam Doe State Farm
              Table Sponsor
              Insperity
              Blackout Baking Co.
              Empower Family Therapy
              Kettlestrings Tavern
              LuckyPrints
              The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association
              CMIT Solutions of Oak Park, Hinsdale and Oak Brook
              Andy Kaczkowski - WestPoint Financial Group
              Date and Time

              Wednesday Feb 7, 2024
              5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST

              5:00pm - 5:15pm - arrival and registration
              5:15pm - 5:30pm - get seated and instructions
              5:30pm - 6:30pm - Power Hour of Speed Networking
              6:30pm - 7:00pm - casual networking

              Location

              Concordia University
              The Walter and Maxine Christopher Center for Learning and Leadership
              7400 Augusta St
              River Forest, IL 60305

              Fees/Admission

              Chamber Members: $35.00
              Non Members: $55.00
              Table Sponsors: $250

              Website

              https://www.oprfchamber.org/events/

              Contact Information

              Darien Marion-Burton, Executive Director
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