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SUMMARY:Small Business Expo - San Francisco September 15th\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this Exclusive Event For San Francisco Small Business Professionals on September 15th\, 2016\, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (PDT) Cow Palace\, Daly City. \nFREE REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT \nWith San Francisco’s small business scene on the rise\, gaining face time is more important than ever. Small Business Expo is the nation’s largest business-to-business trade show and networking event\, drawing entrepreneurs from all over the state who are looking to connect with people. During the expo; build relationships in the industry as you network with both local professionals and thought leaders. experience a thought-provoking keynote presentation from one of the industry’s most respected entrepreneurs. Get up close and personal as you gain insight into the inner workings of successful small businesses and hear personal stories and new ways of thinking that will change the very way you look at your small business. \nWhether you’re a first-time business owner or a seasoned professional\, in the beginning stages of planning or you’re looking to increase your ROI and grow your small business into something much bigger\, this hands-on format lets you connect with the right people in a natural way\, making networking and connecting easier than ever. Attend the presentations and get ready to tackle any challenges the market throws your way. \nFREE REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT \nLocation:\nCow Palace – North Hall\n2600 Geneva Avenue\nDaly City\, CA 94014 \nThursday\, September 15\, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (PDT) \n\nWHY ATTEND?Network with thousands of business owners\, entrepreneurs & start-ups\nEstablish hundreds of new contacts and reconnect with old ones.\nAttend FREE business critical workshops & seminars.\nLearn about new products and services that will help your business grow.\nInteract with the movers and shakers of your industry.\nDiscover new and innovative technologies.\nBe in the RIGHT place at the RIGHT time.\nIt’s FREE to attend!\n\nFAQs\nPARKING: Parking is available at Cow Palace in the PREFERRED PARKING LOT.  Parking is approximately $15 per vehicle.\nIs there a dress code? Dress code is business casual.\nIs there an age limit to enter the event? Attendees must be 18 or older to attend Small Business Expo.\nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please contact clientservices@theshowproducers.com\nCan I update my registration information? Yes\, you may do so onsite at Registration the day of the show.\nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No\, you can print your badge onsite at Registration the day of the show.\nWhat is the refund policy? Per our company policy\, there are NO refunds.\nThe name on the registration doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay? Yes\, you may update this information onsite at Registration the day of the show. \nFREE REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/small-business-expo-san-francisco-september-15th-2016/
CATEGORIES:Exposition,General,Small Business
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SUMMARY:East Bay Tech Summer Networking Mixer at Blind Tiger 6/13 Oakland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an East Bay Tech Summer Networking Mixer on Tuesday\, June 13th\, 2017 from 6pm-8pm\, at the pan-Asian inspired Tapas and Cocktail Bar\, Blind Tiger (https://www.blindtigeroakland.com) located at 2600B Telegraph Avenue\, Oakland. This will be our last Oakland networking mixer until the end of the summer! Therefore don’t miss this occasion to meet fellow East Bay professionals. \nhttps://oakland-summer-networking.eventbrite.com \n \nEven if you are not in the Tech industry\, feel free to join us! It is always good to expand your network. \nOur Bay Area events are the perfect place to expand your network and start building connections\, while still enjoying yourself. Be interactive\, build contacts\, learn new information and share stories with other professionals attending our events. It doesn’t take much more than a conversation to connect with others and meet interesting individuals that will inspire you. \nRSVP Now at https://oakland-summer-networking.eventbrite.com or pay $20 at the door\n(At the Door Cash Only) \n\nRelax and come enjoy a drink after work at this beautiful restaurant and bar with the perfect setting for business and social networking. Don’t miss this chance to make connections and build your network while having to enjoy Blind Tiger Pan-Asian inspired tapas and craft cocktails. \nThe event is from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. \nRSVP Now at https://oakland-summer-networking.eventbrite.com\n\nRSVP Required: RSVP for only $15 or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only)\n \nEast Bay Tech Summer Mixer @ Blind Tiger \n6/13/17 – Oakland\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \nBlind Tiger\n2600B Telegraph Avenue\nOakland\, CA 94612 \nBlind Tiger is a modern gastropub in the heart of Oakland. Blind Tiger is an underground full-service restaurant and bar. Blind Tiger specializes in handcrafted cocktails and offers 20 beers on tap as bsll as a wide range of pan-Asian inspired tapas and gastropub fare. \n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \n \nDownload the Lyft app\nUse the Code “PACvip” and receive $20 dollars off your first ride.\nRide to or from this event for free! \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…    \n… However\, if you want even MORE information\, feel free to keep reading. \nWhy & Who should attend this event?  \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nAre you looking to create a customer loyalty program? Come join us at our event and discover how we could help grow your company. \nThinking of redesigning a bar program for your Oakland restraurant? Come check-out our event to see great leading examples of restaurant/bar designs. \nAre you looking to expand your Oakland law firm? Come join us at our event and discover how we can help restructure your marketing plan. \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue. We make sure people are open and approachable\, regardless of how many people show up. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our greeters will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking\, so even if you did not work…pretend and dress like you did! We all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take photographs and use the images. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events.  \nOur Partners and Sponsors \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \n \nFreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software service designed for owners of the types of small client-service businesses that send invoices to clients and get paid for their time and expertise. \nMore info and sign up at: FreshBooks.com \n \nvCita allows businesses to capture more clients and provide better service to your existing clients. vCita provides lead generation\, online scheduling\, and invoicing for small businesses all in one easy to use resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/east-bay-tech-summer-networking-mixer-blind-tiger-613-oakland/
CATEGORIES:Exposition,General,Mixers,Networking,Startup,Technology
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SUMMARY:Downtown Walnut Creek Business Event Marketing Workshop - 8/30 5pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Event Marketing Workshop on how to manage events big and small. The event is happening on Wednesday August 30th from 5pm to 7pm at Regus Downtown Walnut Creek (#290) second floor\, located at 2121 N California Blvd #290\, Walnut Creek. \nDuring this special event enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks from our lead sponsor Regus. \nRSVP Now at https://walnut-creek-event-marketing-workshop.eventbrite.com for $10 or pay $20 at the door (at the door cash only). \nEvent Agenda:\n5pm to 6pm: Networking Mixer\n6pm to 6:30pm Workshop: Critical Success Factors for Event Marketing\n6:30pm to 7pm: More Networking \nEvent Marketing \nIn this interactive workshop we will review a comprehensive strategy for taking your organization to the next level. Business owners are overwhelmed and distracted with day to day activities and tasks. Owners need to make important decisions\, quickly\, with greater consequences\, and often with limited information on hand. Owners concentrate on the tactical decisions and often neglect the strategic ones. This session will provide real world examples and techniques for leveraging existing resources and a systematic approach for managing your upcoming events.  \nPlan \nProfessionally promote your event. Set up an ad-free event homepage\, collect registration fees with secure payment processing\, and keep registration open for attendees to register online at their convenience. \nTrack \nReduce repetitive tasks. Reduce the number of day-to-day “to-dos” with online event registration\, reminders\, invitations\, a calendar\, and event themes. Do more…but in minutes by managing all your promotions\, registrations\, and communications in one place. \nManage \nMonitor and course-correct. Save money by taking the guesswork out of capturing attendance information. Use event tracking and reporting tools to plan for exact catering needs\, room size\, parking space…you name it!\nand more… \nOur Bay Area events are the perfect place to expand your network and start building connections\, while still enjoying yourself. Be interactive\, build contacts\, learn new information and share stories with other professionals attending our events. It doesn’t take much more than a conversation to connect with others and meet interesting individuals that will inspire you. \nRelax and come enjoy a drink after work in this beautiful space with the perfect setting for business and social networking. Don’t miss this chance to make connections and build your network. \nThe event is from 5pm to 7pm.\nRSVP Now at https://walnut-creek-event-marketing-workshop.eventbrite.com for $10 or pay $20 at the door (at the door cash only). \nRegus Downtown Walnut Creek\n2nd floor\, 2121 N California Blvd #290\nWalnut Creek\, CA \nRSVP Now at https://walnut-creek-event-marketing-workshop.eventbrite.com for $10 or pay $20 at the door\n(At the Door Cash Only) \n \nSponsors: \nPeople are at the heart of every successful business initiative. At TEKsystems\, a leading provider of IT staffing\, IT talent management and IT services\, we understand people. Every year we deploy over 80\,000 IT professionals at 6\,000 client sites across North America\, Europe and Asia. Our deep insights into the IT labor market enable us to help clients achieve their business goals—while optimizing their IT workforce strategies. The digital technology-focused division of TEKsystems also provides Website Development & Design\, Graphic Design\, Digital Marketing strategies and more…  \nCheck out TEKsystems website at https://teksystems.com for more information. \n \nRegus is the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace solutions\, with customers including some of the most successful entrepreneurs\, individuals and multi-billion dollar corporations. \nRegus network includes almost 3000 business centres\, spanning almost 900 cities across 120 countries.Through their range of office formats\, as well as their growing mobile\, virtual office\, and workplace recovery businesses\, they enable people and businesses to work where they want\, when they want\, how they want\, and at a range of price points. \nLearn more at https://www.regus.com \n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business networking and social mixers to specifically target Business Strategies and Small Medium Business Enterprises and provide industry professionals with a chance to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We bring the SF Bay Area working community together and strive to promote positive business relationships. \n\nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nNetworker and Entrepreneur. David is the Founder and Chief Consultant of our Premium Sponser: Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com)\, a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm. David and his team work with clients of various sizes\, across numerous markets to create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and streamline business processes\, – thats what makes him the perfect Mediator at our events. David also founded Bespoke Group Luxury Collective. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the SF Bay Area community. \n\n  \n \n \nDownload the Lyft app\nUse the Code “PACvip” and recieve $25 dollars off your first ride.\nRide to or from this event for free! \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nDo you own a  business in the Walnut Creek? Come mingle and network with other business owners in the Walnut Creek. \nAre you looking to develop or strengthen your restaurant marketing plan and strategies? Restaurant marketing starts with a comprehensive restaurant marketing plan or restaurant concept which today includes Social Media\, Customer Loyalty programs and new technology to streamline operations \nDo you own an established and well-recognized law firm? Do you want to start looking at making adjustments either with staffing\, hiring\, branding\, online presence\, businesss growth or marketing strategies\, for example? These are all areas that Piedmont Avenue Consulting can come-in and help your business with. \nAlso\, professionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \n  \nOur Partners and Sponsors \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. (bit.ly/PACwpengine) \nFreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software service designed for owners of the types of small client-service businesses that send invoices to clients and get paid for their time and expertise. (Freshbooks.com) \n  \n \nvCita alllows businesses to capture more clients and provide better service to your existing clients. vCita provides lead generation\, online scheduling\, and invoicing for small businesses all in one easy to use resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave \nAll sales are final. No refunds  allowed.
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SUMMARY:SILICON VALLEY INTERNATIONAL INVENTION FESTIVAL EXPOSITION
DESCRIPTION:Join us from Monday June 24 to Wednesday 26\, 2019 from 10am to 5pm at the Santa Clara Convention Center for our Free Silicon Valley International Invention Festival Expo. \nFREE RSVP AT https://sviif-expo-santa-clara.eventbrite.com \nNearly 600 new inventions will be presented by 400 exhibitors from 25 countries. More than 2\,000 visitors are expected for this rendezvous in Silicon Valley\, the cradle of high technology\, innovation and social networks. \nGet an exceptional opportunity to interact directly with businessmen and representatives of international and local industrial companies and corporations. Do not miss the fascinating festival in the unique land of hi-techs and innovations that this festival offers. It’s one of a kind experience where buyers\, investors\, entrepreneurs\, professionals\, academic and industry leaderships\, high-ranking organizations and inventors’ associations attend. \nFREE RSVP AT https://sviif-expo-santa-clara.eventbrite.com \n \nSupported by the World Intellectual Property Organization\, the Swiss Consulate General of San Francisco\, the city and the University of Santa Clara in collaboration with the US Patent and Trademark Office\, this festival targets manufacturers\, industrialists\, commercial agents\, financiers who can find hundreds of new products ready to be marketed. \nFREE RSVP AT https://sviif-expo-santa-clara.eventbrite.com \nDuring the exposition: \n\nNetwork with representatives of well-known companies\nGet to know creative minds from all over the world\nVisit representatives from industry and manufacturers\nEstablish partnerships with inventor associations from all over the world\n\nDate: June 24–26\, 2019 \nTime:\nMonday and Tuesday 10AM to 5PM\nWednesday 10AM to 4PM followed by the Innovation Awards Ceremony \nVenue: Hall A\, Santa Clara Convention Center\, 5001 Great America Parkway \nFREE RSVP AT https://sviif-expo-santa-clara.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/silicon-valley-international-invention-festival-expo/
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