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SUMMARY:San Francisco Professionals Network Mixer at SOMA Eats 6/6
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, April 6th\, 2017\, from 7pm to 9pm at the modern cafe and bottle shop SOMA Eats (www.somaeatssf.com) located in the center of downtown 186 2nd St\, San Francisco. \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. \nDiscover and enjoy a variety of wines and beers at this beautiful restaurant and bottle shop located at SOMA. It is a great opportunity for business and social networking. Don’t miss this opportunity to make connections and build your network while enjoying Soma Eats specialties of curated beers\, selected wines\, and a finely curated library of spirits to take home. \nRSVP Now at https://san-francisco-networking.eventbrite.com or pay $20 at the door.\n(At the Door Cash Only) \n\nThis very special evening will give you the opportunity to discover the Soma Eats beautiful bottle shop that features various high-end liquor from across the globe. Come meet sophisticated and entertaining people during this special After Work Mixer. \nThe event is from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. \nRSVP Now at https://san-francisco-networking.eventbrite.com\nRSVP Required: RSVP for only $15 or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only)\n \nSF Professionals Network Mixer @ SOMA Eats SF \n6/6/17 – San Francisco\n7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT) \nSOMA Eats \n186 2nd Street\, San Francisco \nSoma Eats is a modern cafe in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Drawing inspiration from our own family recipes—we created a menu based on everyday favorites\, but punctuated by bright\, global flavors. We use the highest quality seasonal ingredients available in order to offer food we feel passionately about. In addition\, to our café with great eats and a rotating selection of local coffee\, The Bottle Shop at Soma Eats showcases a curated selection of wines\, craft beers\, and artisanal spirits. Our beer and wine selections pair perfectly with our menu items. We encourage you to grab a bottle from the case and find a cozy spot for on-site enjoyment. \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \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 for expert advice on changing your business model? Come network with our professional consultant and learn more about how we can help you. \nLooking to open a hotel or restaurant in San Francisco? Come mingle and network with other restaurant owners and business professionals to learn about recent restaurant trends. \nLooking to grow your San Francisco Law Form? Come join us at our event and discover how we could help develop your business strategy. \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 \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/san-francisco-professionals/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170613T200000
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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:The Summer Wine Event 6/23 6-9pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Summer Wine Event on Friday\, June 23 from 6pm to 9pm at the beautiful\, family-owned Eristavi Winery\, located at 1300 Potrero Ave\, San Francisco\, CA. \nCome out and capture the essence of distinct California grape varietals and enjoy complimentary cheese and bread boards while meeting some of the brightest professionals in San Francisco. \nRSVP required. RSVP now at https://tipssfjune232017.eventbrite.com/?aff=pc \n \nThe award-winning winery passionately instills a unique combination of old-world winemaking techniques and modern technology to create their handcrafted wines while capturing the essence of distinct California grape varietals. Complimentary cheese and bread boards will be just the right touch to taste some of the finest wines with some of the brightest  professionals in San Francisco this June! \nUse this promo code and get $5 off: CONNECT5 \n‘Get One Give One’ Tickets are back for a limited time! RSVP at https://tipssfjune232017.eventbrite.com/?aff=pc \n 
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/the-summer-wine-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170628T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170628T203000
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SUMMARY:Starting and Growing a Successful Consulting Business - Hayward City Hall - Workshop 6/28 6:30pm-8:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Starting and Growing Successful Consulting Businesses \nLearn new skills and systems for creating\, growing and sustaining a consulting business. Whether you are starting out or you have been a consultant for years\, this workshop will teach you new ways to build your brand\, attract clients\, strengthen credibility\, increase revenues and generate new business opportunities. This workshop is perfect for solo and boutique consulting firms\, coaches\, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to create their own path to success. David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will share proven techniques and case studies from his consulting work with business owners and global organizations. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, June 28\, 2017 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in Hayward City Hall\, 777 B Street\, 2nd Floor\, Conference Room 2A\, Hayward CA\, 9454 \nRSVP: https://www.acsbdc.org/events/starting-and-growing-successful-consulting-businesses-hayward \nAbout ACSBDC \nAmerica’s SBDC represents America’s nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) – the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States and its territories. \nThe mission of America’s SBDC is to represent the interests of our members and their SBDCs\, by promoting\, informing\, supporting and continuously improving America’s nationwide network of SBDCs. \nThe mission of America’s nationwide network of SBDCs is to help new entrepreneurs realize the dream of business ownership\, and to assist existing businesses to remain competitive in the complex marketplace of an ever-changing global economy. \nAbout The Speaker \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. where he advises clients including law firms and financial advisors on leveraging technology for business development and increasing brand awareness. David has an extensive educational background\, which includes a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with coursework in Legal Studies and Marketing providing a foundation for excellent critical and analytical thinking and business strategy. \nDr. Mitroff is also an Entrepreneurship and Marketing Instructor courses at University of California\, Berkeley and is a Google Mentor for the Google Launchpad Accelerator. He continually collaborates with several consultant groups\, merchant associations\, and charities to best serve the community. He has worked with businesses to set up events and to improve overall event marketing and restaurant marketing in the San Francisco Bay Area. \nDavid founded Professional Connector (www.ProfessionalConnector.com) to better serve his San Francisco East Bay clients by producing and promoting high level networking\, social mixers and business events in or around Walnut Creek that can bring attention to East Bay businesses and create new connections. \nAbout Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com): \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting is a San Francisco Bay Area based business development and marketing consulting firm who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. We offer new ideas and encourage creative initiatives from strategy through implementation\, from company formation to updating an existing business. This process involves providing focused feedback with a plan of action to achieve ultimate success. As a collaborative partner\, we offer impartial advice\, guide\, and transfer our skills to the client. Our clients belong to industries as diverse as restaurants\, retail\, finance\, legal\, high-growth start-ups\, non-profit\, government\, real estate\, and individual entrepreneurs. Across all industries\, social media has proven indispensable in achieving our client’ goals. \nTo learn more about Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, see case studies\, learn about our Constant Contact solutions and how we work with organizations like yours\, we invite you to visit us at www.PiedmontAve.com. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting works with a wide range of clients and some specialties include Social Media Marketing\, Law Firm Marketing and Business Consulting. 
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/starting-consulting-business-hayward/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Small Business,Speaking,Workshop
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