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SUMMARY:SF Financial District Happy Hour Mixer - Z&Y Bistro 8/28
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, August 28th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for a professional networking mixer event at Z&Y Bistro (https://www.zybistro.com/) located at 606 Jackson Street\, San Francisco\, (at Kearny) \nDuring this exclusive business happy hour mixer enjoy complimentary bites from Z&Y Bistro’s great Japanese and yakitori menu \nRSVP Now for $10 at https://san-francisco-financial-district-happy-hour.eventbrite.com or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nWe hope you are eager to expand your network and start building connections at this special event in the San Francisco Financial District. Be ready to interact\, build contacts\, learn new information and share your 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. This event is open to everyone looking to make new connections (You must be 21+ to order alcohol beverages) \nRSVP Now for $10 at https://san-francisco-financial-district-happy-hour.eventbrite.com or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nThis event is from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. \n \nNetwork and socialize with other professional enthusiasts\, successful entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts and other professionals who live or work around the Bay Area. \n \nRSVP now for $10! At the door with no RSVP is $20. \nLike the art\, music\, food\, and drink scene evolve in San Francisco\, Chef Han sparked a vision to see Chinatown boldly step into this modernization and breathe in new life. Z & Y Bistro gives a contemporary twist on classic Asian cuisines and provides the ultimate experience in Asian dining. Here you will find all of our favorite Szechuan dishes from Z & Y as well as tastes from other regions of Asia including Yakitori\, Ramen\, and Hot Pot.  From Jidori Farms organic free-range chicken and all natural Berkshire pork\, to the freshest vegetables and herbs\, Chef Han seeks to bring you authentic yet innovative dining experience. With a sleek and contemporary atmosphere\, Z & Y Bistro is your Chinatown destination for a small plate or large lunch or dinner gathering! https://www.zybistro.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. \nEvent Host David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. He is a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n \n  \nAt this point\, you have all the information you need… 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 promote your San Francisco newly opened restaurant? Check out our marketing guide for restaurant promotion. \nThinking of redesigning a bar program for your San Francisco Bar and/or restaurant? Come check out our event to see great leading examples of restaurant/bar designs. \nAre you looking for a San Francisco Bay Area restaurant Consultant? Meet our consultant at the event and get a free consultation on how to improve your restaurant. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer. \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.  \nRSVP at https://san-francisco-financial-district-happy-hour.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/sf-financial-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Financial,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Tasting
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech Networking Mixer | San Francisco W Hotel | August 13th\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\nJoin us for our monthly Cocktails and Tech Networking Mixer on Tuesday\, August 13th\, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the W Hotel Living Room Bar (https://www.wsanfrancisco.com) located at 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-networking-san-francisco/\n \nOur Cocktails and Tech Networking events are where young professionals\, startup professionals\, executives\, tech leaders\, and more meet\, relax\, and have a good time making connections after work. Interested in meeting amazing professionals? Come to the beautiful W Hotel in San Francisco and be ready to build relationships\, expand your network\, and have a great time! This is a great opportunity to find new connections and meet new people in general. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general at or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nOur attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan and more. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-networking-san-francisco/\n \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nCocktails and Networking Mixer @ W Hotel Living Room Bar (first floor) \n \nIf you haven’t yet experienced the W Hotel’s Living Room bar\, this very special evening will give you the opportunity to discover the San Francisco location’s various craft cocktails\, locally renowned beers\, and a range of international specialty brews on tap. The W is located right next to the Museum of Modern Art\, SF MoMa. \nExperience the redesigned Living Room\, the signature bar and lounge at W San Francisco. Fusing dynamic décor with a chic and inviting space\, Living Room reflects the vibrant pulse of San Francisco’s SoMa District. https://www.wsanfrancisco.com \nThe W Hotel also features Trace\, a restaurant committed to enriching your culinary experience. Not only do you get a high-quality meal\, you get a high-quality experience. The cuisine is prepared from locally grown and sustainable ingredients. \n \n \n \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \nORDER ON AMAZON \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. \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…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. \nLooking to expand your entrepreneurial connections in the San Francisco Bay Area? Join us on July 16th! \nSearching for the perfect after-work mixer to invite to colleagues to? Bring them with! \nWant to meet the best-of-the-best in startups\, banking\, real estate\, hotelier\, food and beverage\, venture capital\, or tech? You can’t miss our event! \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 as 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 \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \n \nInstapage – Get More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. \nMore info and sign up at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \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 the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-networking-san-francisco/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190813T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Leveraging Technology for Brand Building
DESCRIPTION:Building a brand image can be tough; The market is full of challenges and competitors ready to take you down. This keynote goes over the different ways to make your brand succeed and stand out. David Mitroff Ph.D. will take you on the entrepreneurial journey of successful brands\, their challenges\, successes and the technologies that can help a brand succeed. \nRSVP: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8197012417255459083 \nKey points to be discussed\, include:\n– Challenges\n– Competitive Research\n– How to Differentiate Your Company\n– Technologies to Take You There \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is a sought after Business Growth Speaker who has educated more than35\,000+ business professionals through his keynote talks\, workshops and trainings on a wide range of topics such as how to build a brand with data driven marketing\, digital leadership: growing your online presence\, and on the psychology behind building professional connections. David Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting (PiedmontAve.com) who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty and streamlines business processes. David is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from digital marketing to peak performance. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. Dr. Mitroff is also a College Instructor who teaches entrepreneurship and marketing courses at the University of California\, Berkeley for the International Diploma Program and is a Google Mentor for the Google Launchpad Accelerator program.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/webinar-brand-building/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Seminars,Small Business,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190801T180000
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SUMMARY:San Francisco Networking Mixer 8/1/19 at Bar VIA
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\nYou are invited to our latest networking event at Hotel VIA BAR\, one of the most exciting venues in San Francisco on Thursday\, August 1\, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at Hotel VIA’s Bar (https://www.hotelviasf.com/rooftop) located at 136 King St\, San Francisco CA\, 94107. \nThere is no limit to growing your connection at Bar VIA. Located next to the Oracle ballpark (previously AT&T park)\, access the the bar on King Street. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/sf-networking-mixer-bar-via/\n \nInterested in meeting C level professionals\, executives from startups\, tech companies\, law firms\, and many other industries? Come to the beautiful  Hotel VIA’s Downstairs Bar and be ready to build relationships\, expand your network\, and have a great time!  This is a great opportunity to find new connections and meet new people in general. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us.  \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only)  https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/sf-networking-mixer-bar-via/ \n \nSome of our attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\,  J.P. Morgan and more. \nIf you haven’t seen the Bar VIA yet\, this evening will give you the exclusive opportunity to see the city from a new perspective.  Bar VIA’s chic and comfortable design features club and view seating\, delicious cocktails and fine dining. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/sf-networking-mixer-bar-via/\n \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general  or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only)   \nSan Francisco Networking Mixer @ Bar VIA\n8/1/19- San Francisco\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\nBar VIA at Hotel VIA\n136 King St\nSan Francisco\, CA 94107 \n\n \nBar VIA is designed to reflect the cool vibe of our South Beach neighborhood. Whether it’s a beer before the game or relaxing with one of our exclusively created signature cocktails\, guests will be enjoy the stylish comfort of Bar VIA. Nineteen foot windows offer impressive views of Oracle Park\, “America’s most beautiful ballpark” as well as the bustling street scene of one of San Francisco’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Seasonally inspired small plates created by Chef Leo Batoyon compliment the wide array of beers\, wines and cocktails in this contemporary South Beach bar where neighborhood residents rub elbows with Hotel VIA guests from around the globe. https://www.hotelviasf.com \nVIA Hotel also features Bar VIA\, which is a great place to grab a beer before the game or relax with an exclusively created signature cocktail. Guests will be able to enjoy seasonally inspired small plates created by Chef Rafael Gonzalez along with a wide array of beers\, wines and cocktails in this contemporary South Beach bar where neighborhood residents rub elbows with Hotel VIA guests from around the globe. \n \n \n \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \n \nORDER ON AMAZON \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\nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need… 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. \nWhat can a coach really do for your business? David Mitroff Ph.D. has been a consultant\, coach and mentor for many Bay Area companies and Startup. He uses his creativity and psychology experience to find the best way to make clients take proactive actions for their business that are fun to them. \nWhen is the last time you updated your bar program? Check out Hotel VIA bar and get some inspiration. Talk with our restaurant consultant and see how a bar program can boost your restaurant revenue. \nDo you have a restaurant business? Check out how we might be able to grow your business. \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 \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \n \nInstapage – Get More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. \nMore info and sign up at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \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 the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/sf-networking-mixer-bar-via/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190724T170000
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SUMMARY:SF Financial District Happy Hour Mixer - Z&Y Bistro 7/24 5pm
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\n  \nJoin us on Wednesday\, July 24th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for a professional networking mixer event at Z&Y Bistro (https://www.zybistro.com/) located at 606 Jackson Street\, San Francisco\, (at Kearny) \nDuring this exclusive business happy hour mixer enjoy complimentary bites from Z&Y Bistro’s great Japanese and yakitori menu \nRSVP Now for $10 at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/sf-financial-district-happy-hour/ or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nWe hope you are eager to expand your network and start building connections at this special event in the San Francisco Financial District. Be ready to interact\, build contacts\, learn new information and share your 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. This event is open to everyone looking to make new connections (You must be 21+ to order alcohol beverages) \nRSVP Now for $10 at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/sf-financial-district-happy-hour/ or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nThis event is from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. \n \nNetwork and socialize with other professional enthusiasts\, successful entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts and other professionals who live or work around the Bay Area. \n \nRSVP now for $10! https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/sf-financial-district-happy-hour/ At the door with no RSVP is $20 (Cash only) \nLike the art\, music\, food\, and drink scene evolve in San Francisco\, Chef Han sparked a vision to see Chinatown boldly step into this modernization and breathe in new life. Z & Y Bistro gives a contemporary twist on classic Asian cuisines and provides the ultimate experience in Asian dining. Here you will find all of our favorite Szechuan dishes from Z & Y as well as tastes from other regions of Asia including Yakitori\, Ramen\, and Hot Pot. From Jidori Farms organic free-range chicken and all natural Berkshire pork\, to the freshest vegetables and herbs\, Chef Han seeks to bring you authentic yet innovative dining experience. With a sleek and contemporary atmosphere\, Z & Y Bistro is your Chinatown destination for a small plate or large lunch or dinner gathering! https://www.zybistro.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. \nEvent Host David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. He is a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n \nAt this point\, you have all the information you need… 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 promote your San Francisco newly opened restaurant? Check out our marketing guide for restaurant promotion. \nThinking of redesigning a bar program for your San Francisco Bar and/or restaurant? Come check out our event to see great leading examples of restaurant/bar designs. \nAre you looking for a San Francisco Bay Area restaurant Consultant? Meet our consultant at the event and get a free consultation on how to improve your restaurant. \nWhat to Bring: \nBring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer. \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. \nRSVP at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/sf-financial-district-happy-hour/ \n\ncisconciscis
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/sf-financial-district-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Financial,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Restaurants,Tasting
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SUMMARY:San Francisco Fastest Growing Businesses Mixer - June 27th 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our San Francisco Fastest Growing Businesses Mixer in partnership with the City of San Francisco on June 27th 6pm to 8pm at the Market Event Center\, Twitter Building. \nAre you looking to network with professionals who are particularly interested in technology\, innovation\, and business growth? Come and meet other professionals and fast growing San Francisco companies. This is also the perfect event for anyone from any industries who wants to network and expend their network. \nRSVP: https://sf-fastest-growing-businesses-mixer.eventbrite.com \nAGENDA:\n6:00pm to 7:15pm: Networking\n7:15pm to 7:30pm: Introduction and Special Guest Welcome\n7:30pm to 8:00pm: Keynote Talk on Business Growth – David Mitroff Ph.D. \nDuring the event\, enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments from our lead sponsor the Business Growth Group a Vision of the San Francisco SBDC. \nFree RSVP Now at https://sf-fastest-growing-businesses-mixer.eventbrite.com \nFOOD AND BEVERAGE TABLING OPPORTUNITY: \nDuring the event\, we’ll have 5 Complimentary Tables for 5 lucky food and beverage start-ups. It will be a chance for startups to talk about their brand and product\, have marketing materials to display and share ideas with event attendees– they’ll for sure give you lots of useful feedback and tips to grow your business. \nDon’t miss the chance to RSVP for one of our food and beverage tables. All food tech start-up tables are subject to review in order to confirm they are a good fit for the group are not a conflict of interest and to make sure we provide the start-ups with the most value. \nRegister for a “FOOD & BEVERAGE TABLE OPPORTUNITY” ticket to be considered for this opportunity. \nA limited number (5) of tables are available. EMAIL us at team@professionalconnector.com with the SUBJECT LINE “Applying for Food and Beverage table” and include your email\, contact info\, company website and we’ll let you know if you’ve been selected. \nRegistering for a Food and Beverage Table ticket does NOT give you a vendor table for the event; only a direct email confirming your table spot from our Professional Connector Team will count as an event access ticket. \nRSVP here: https://sf-fastest-growing-businesses-mixer.eventbrite.com \nSPEAKERS \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is a keynote speaker with a diverse background in numerous topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting with Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\, lectures as an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program\, training as a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Program\, David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. \n\n\n\nORGANIZER \nBusiness Growth Group (BGG) is a San Francisco Small Business Development Center (SF SBDC) program focusing on fast growing San Francisco companies primarily with 25 to 250 employees and others depending on industry. The BGG team of advisors help these companies secure funding such as loans\, equity\, and government grants; create jobs\, and encourage overall business growth. www.BusinessGrowthGroup.org \n\n\n\nVENUE \nVenue: https://www.visitthemarket.com/ \nThe Market believes in unending discovery\, fostering community and providing real food. \nDISCOVERY The Market will always be full of the unexpected. A place that welcomes fresh experiences and an ever-changing menu. \nCOMMUNITY Great food brings people together. The Market is more than a grocery store or a place to shop; it’s the local hub where you can grab a quick\, gourmet bite and plan to run into your neighbors. It’s how you turn your city into your community. \nREAL FOOD We believe in going deeper than the food. We want to tell stories that can only be found in the hearts of local growers\, purveyors and artisans. We feature the best California cuisine with real\, seasonal ingredients from local ground. We work tirelessly to elevate local businesses in ways they might not be able to otherwise. We choose them carefully: for their character\, for their commitment to community\, for keeping to the highest quality\, and for being real. \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who should attend this event?\nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, hoteliers\, insurance agents\, real estate developers\, local restaurant managers\, regional directors\, sales and marketing experts\, and others interested in the hospitality industry will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \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. \nRSVP: https://sf-fastest-growing-businesses-mixer.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/san-francisco-fastest-growing-businesses/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Small Business,Startup,Technology
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and Networking San Francisco 6/18/19 W Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\nJoin us for our monthly Cocktails Networking and Tech event on Tuesday\, June 18th\, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at the W Hotel Living Room Bar (https://www.wsanfrancisco.com) located at 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103. \nRSVP Now at \n \nOur Cocktails\, Networking and Tech events are where young professionals\, startups professional\, Executives\, Tech Leaders and more.. meet\, relax and have a good time making connections after work. Interested in meeting amazing professionals? Come to the beautiful W Hotel in San Francisco and be ready to build relationships\, expand your network\, and have a great time!  This is a great opportunity to find new connections and meet new people in general. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us.  \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general at  or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only)   \nSome our of attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\,  J.P. Morgan and more. \nRSVP Now at \n \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general  or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only)  \nCocktails and Networking Mixer @ W Hotel Living Room Bar (first floor)\n \n\n \nIf you haven’t yet experienced the W Hotel’s Living Room bar\, this very special evening will give you the opportunity to discover the San Francisco location’s various craft cocktails\, locally renowned beers\, and a range of international specialty brews on tap. The W is located right next to the Museum of Modern Art\, SF MoMa. \nExperience the redesigned Living Room\, the signature bar and lounge at W San Francisco. Fusing dynamic décor with a chic and inviting space\, Living Room reflects the vibrant pulse of San Francisco’s SoMa District. https://www.wsanfrancisco.com \nThe W Hotel also features Trace\, a restaurant committed to enriching your culinary experience. Not only do you get a high-quality meal\, you get a high-quality experience. The cuisine is prepared from locally grown and sustainable ingredients. \n \n \n \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \n \nORDER ON AMAZON \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\nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need… 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. \nDo you own a franchise? Franchises are great opportunities however how do you differentiate your franchise business than another business? How do you start a franchise business? Come and meet professionals that have the experience. \nWhen is the last time you looked at your law firm marketing strategies? Check out W Hotel bar and get some inspiration. Talk with our law firm consultant and see how a bar program can boost your restaurant revenue. \nWhat makes a good Bar Program for your San Francisco Bar? Meet our expert and get some advice during the event on setting up your San Francisco Bar the right way. \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 as 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 \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \n \nInstapage – Get More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. \nMore info and sign up at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \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 the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cocktails-and-networking/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Startup,Technology
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SUMMARY:Law Firm Marketing Interactive Bootcamp - San Mateo - June 14th
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\nJoin us for a Law Firm Marketing Interactive Bootcamp at Crown Plaza Foster City Hotel\, on Friday June 14th. \nThis is a small\, intimate\, immersive bootcamp to learn how to promote your personal brand as a lawyer\, promote your existing lawfirm or learn how to market your newly opened firm. \nCome out and learn about the many ways you or your business can enhance revenue thanks to law firm marketing. \nRSVP at https://san-mateo-law-firm-marketing.eventbrite.com (A rsvp and confirmation email is needed to attend the event) \n\nWhat to expect\n~Two Main Topics will be covered~ \n1. Learn the Social Media Marketing Strategies and Best Practices to get the most out of your Social Media activities right now. Topics covered include: \n9 Key Areas of Social Media Ecosystem\nCore Social Media Tools\nReal World Examples to Implement Today\nBuilding Your Social Network\nManaging Time and Measuring Results \n\nHow effective are your current Email Marketing and Social Media Efforts?\nWhat parts of your business or organization can be affected by Social Media?\nWhat components of our current marketing plan could leverage Social Media?\nHow valuable is feedback from your customers for your success?\nHow do you promote events and get people to tell others about events?\nAre you continually reaching new market segments (Mobile marketplace)?\nDo you have an Online Brand / Branding Strategy?\n\nWe will review a comprehensive strategy for taking your organization to the next level. Business owners are overwhelmed and distracted by 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 tactical decisions and often neglect the strategic ones. Learn the Key Performance Indicators and quantifiable measurements that reflect the critical success factors of a business. This session will provide real-world examples and techniques for leveraging existing resources and a systematic approach to growing your business. \nRSVP at https://san-mateo-law-firm-marketing.eventbrite.com (A rsvp and confirmation email is needed to attend the event)\n \n\n2. Interactive Email Marketing Bootcamp to increase sales and customer loyalty. Topics covered include: \nEmail Marketing Basics\nBuilding a Quality Email List\nCreating Valuable Email Content\nIntegrating Email Marketing and Social Media\nGetting Email Delivered and Read\nIncreasing Email Click-Through and Response Rates\nand more… \nDuring the interactive bootcamp learn to design an email marketing campaign\, including creating an email template and sending out your first email to see results through away. Bring your laptop! \nIn this bootcamp\, you will learn a comprehensive approach to manage and promote events big and small. You will possess all the tools necessary in order to handle everything from registrations to payment to promotion in a professional\, affordable way. Topics covered will include: \n\nPlan – Professionally 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 – Reduce 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 – Monitor 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!\n\nand more… \nRSVP at https://san-mateo-law-firm-marketing.eventbrite.com (A rsvp and confirmation email is needed to attend the event) \n\n \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Inc. \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. \n \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant at Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve. com)\, a Bay Area based award winning business consulting and marketing firm with a proven track record of producing results. \nDavid and his team advise clients on leveraging technology for creative initiatives from strategy through implementation. David’s wealth of knowledge is transferred to clients leading to heightened sales\, increased customer experiences and enhanced relationship building techniques. \nDr. Mitroff has an extensive educational background\, which includes a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with coursework in Business Administration\, Legal Studies\, Marketing\, Culinary Arts and professional sales training. This provides a foundation for excellent critical and analytical thinking\, business strategy\, relationship building and networking. \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, trainings and keynotes he has educated more than 35\,000+ business owners. He has spoken at events all over the world including in Korea\, China\, and Turkey for organizations and companies including Google\, AT&T and at prestigious conferences including Restaurant Executive Summit\, Western Food Service Conference\, HardwareCon and the Association of Defense Counsel. \nHe is a college instructor in Marketing and Entrepreneurship for the University of California at Berkeley International Diploma Program and Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator. David is also a Guest Lecturer at John F. Kennedy University\, Diablo Valley College\, City College of San Francisco and other colleges. \nHe has been featured as a business and media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc.\, Washington Post\, Chicago Tribune\, The Meeting Professional\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer and more. \n\n \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nDo you own a law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area? Come mingle and network with other legal professionals and learn how to promote your personal and firm brand. \nAre you looking to open your own law firm? Come join us for our workshop and see how the same skills can apply to your business. \nHow to improve your firm online brand? Learn how to engage customers on your website. \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. \nTerms & Conditions: \nBy completing your online registration you are accepting and agreeing to our Terms & Conditions including giving us permission to take photographs and use your image or likeness\, agree that all sales are final and NO REFUNDS will be offered regardless of changes to venue\, date\, time\, speakers\, guest list\, numbers of attendees\, sponsors or other details. Furthermore\, mistakes in event descriptions or text may occur and buyer is responsible for verifying any discrepancies or concerns prior to registration by contacting us via the contact us links or emails provided on event pages. You furthermore agree to contact us prior to attending the event or at most two (2) days after the event and clearly explain any issue. Any disputes overpayments that are made by you directly contacting any merchants (PayPal\, google\, meetup\, constant contact\, square\, Eventbrite\, etc.) will be automatically declined and you will be responsible for any chargeback or bank reversal fees. In extenuating circumstances and solely at our discretion\, we may offer you a credit towards future events. If you do not accept our Terms & Conditions\, do not register. Thank you for your cooperation. \nAll sales are final. No refunds or exchanges allowed.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/law-firm-marketing-interactive-bootcamp-san-mateo-june-14th/
CATEGORIES:General,Law Firm,Marketing
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SUMMARY:Law Firm Client Acquisition and Brand Awareness Breakfast - Downtown Oakland Friday 4/19 8:30am
DESCRIPTION:When is the last time you personally worked on your firm brand awareness? When is the last time you went out to get new clients? What is the last big marketing action you took for your personal brand or firm brand? Are you curious about learning a few tips to implement a successful law firm marketing strategy and how to get more of your desired clients? \nJoin me on Friday\, April 19th anytime from 8:30am to 9:30am at Tertulia Coffee located 1951 Telegraph Ave\nOakland\, to discuss your Law Firm marketing. During this time I will be available to answer any questions you might have about your Law Firm and/or your personal brand as a lawyer\, all that with a tasty pastry and coffee (or tea). Let’s connect! \nRSVP is Required as space is limited\, make sure to rsvp.https://downtown-oakland-law-firm-marketing-consulting.eventbrite.com No walk-ins accepted for this event. You must rsvp ahead. \nThis event business session is good for anyone looking to make new business connections\, interested in brainstorming some ideas\, get your online brand analyzed\, get your website reviewed or simply looking to get some advice on your marketing strategy. Feel free to meet me in Downtown Oakland to discuss your next quarter goals. \nPlease feel free to pass this invitation along to anyone who is interested or might benefit from this consulting event. \nDate: Friday April 19th\, 2019\nTime: 8:30am – 9:30am PST\nAddress: Tertulia Coffee\, 1951 Telegraph Ave\, Oakland\nPrice includes: One pastry\, coffee OR tea\, server tips \nRSVP Required: https://downtown-oakland-law-firm-marketing-consulting.eventbrite.com\nWalk-ins are not accepted for this event. \nCan’t make this event? Do you have specific questions about your business? Email us at info@piedmontave.com or give us a call at (510) 761-5895 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions. \n\n \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. 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. Clients who hire us as marketing experts and business consultants include new and established companies\, restaurants\, franchises\, law firms\, high-growth start-ups\, retail specialty stores\, professional services firms\, individual entrepreneurs and other diverse organizations. \nOur Website: www.PiedmontAve.com\nFor more information about our services contact us at info@piedmontave.com or give us a call at (510) 761-5895. \n\n \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant at Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com)\, an Oakland\, California based award winning business consulting and marketing firm with a proven track record of producing results. \nDavid and his team advise clients on leveraging technology for creative initiatives from strategy through implementation. David’s wealth of knowledge is transferred to clients leading to heightened sales\, increased customer experiences and enhanced relationship building techniques. \nDr. Mitroff has an extensive educational background\, which includes a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with coursework in Business Administration\, Legal Studies\, Marketing\, Culinary Arts and professional sales training. \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, trainings and keynotes he has educated more than 35\,000+ business owners. He has spoken at events all over the world including in Korea\, China\, and Turkey for organizations and companies including Google\, AT&T and at prestigious conferences including Restaurant Executive Summit\, Western Food Service Conference\, HardwareCon and the Association of Defense Counsel. \nHe is a college instructor in Marketing and Entrepreneurship for the University of California at Berkeley International Diploma Program and Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator. David is also a Guest Lecturer at John F. Kennedy University\, Diablo Valley College\, City College of San Francisco and other colleges. \nHe has been featured as a business and media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc.\, Washington Post\, Chicago Tribune\, The Meeting Professional\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer and more. \n \n\nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nAre you looking to grow your Oakland Law Firm? Meet David Mitroff Ph.D.\, consultant and marketing expert. David has been working with Law Firm for many years whether it was during is time with Lexus Nexus or with his consulting clients. \nWhat is Law Firm Marketing? It is important to understand what marketing action you can take to grow your Oakland Law Firm and differentiate yourself from other firms. \nDo you own a business in Oakland? Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. has been helping Oakland businesses with Lead Generation\, Brand Awareness and Marketing Strategy for business growth. \nBusiness Resources: \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 \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
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/law-firm-breakfast-downtown-oakland/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Small Business
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Fashion Event at Fremont Beauty College: Networking\, Workshop and More
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\nWe are excited for the Silicon Valley Fashion event on Tuesday\, April 9th from 6pm to 8pm happening at Fremont Beauty College located at 4164 Technology Dr\, Fremont. This event will focus on everything Fashion from Fashion Tech\, Cosmetology\, Fashion Retail Brand\, Fashion Salon\, Fashion Trends and more! \nYou’re invited to this fun experience where you will meet like-minded professionals\, fashion industry experts\, makeup artiste\, business owners etc.. This event will feature a Keynote on Retail Branding and Growth\, an amazing Fashion Expert Panel and a built-in Networking Mixer at Fremont Beauty College. \nWe encourage a broad spectrum of professionals to join the Silicon Valley Fashion Event. Every industry and individual can learn from our amazing expert panelists\, as we believe everyone has a fashion instincts inside of them. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/silicon-valley-fashion-event/ \n*Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and snacks from our lead sponsor\, Fremont Beauty College. \nAGENDA \n\n6:00pm to 7:00pm: Networking\n7:10pm to 7:30pm: Keynote: Retail Branding by David Mitroff Ph.D.\n7:35pm to 8:00pm: Expert Panel\n\n  \nEXPERT PANEL\nTO BE ANNOUNCED \nVENUE AND LEAD SPONSOR \nFremont Beauty College \nFremont Beauty College is the premier educational experience for ambitious professionals in both cosmetic and esthetic fields. With a positive learning environment and an emphasis on professionalism\, Fremont Beauty College has a well-known reputation for success. By educating students with hands-on training\, license preparation\, business practices\, career development\, clientele building\, and real-world environments\, students benefit from the applicable nature of our programs. Since 1968\, Fremont Beauty College’s core values have remained strong because of our daily dedication to put education first to create the best professionals\, whether they are looking to become hair stylists\, makeup artists\, estheticians\, entrepreneurs and more. Students’ career opportunities are endless and Fremont Beauty College’s collaboration with the best-of-the-best brands create a simultaneous learning opportunistic experience. As a one-of-a-kind beauty institution\, students gain the well-kept industry knowledge that will propel the prospective beautician to success. Our team of experienced and professional cosmetic and esthetic educators enables students to reach their full potential\, creatively and professionally\, every day. Schedule a Tour Today https://fremontbeautycollege.com \nPREMIUM SPONSORS \n \nGet More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. For more info and to sign up\, find us at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \nOUR HOST & PANEL MODERATOR – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\n \nDavid (@DavidMitroff) is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nWHO WE ARE \n \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector \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. To view our upcoming events\, click here. \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \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. \nDo you own a retail business and looking to get more customers? You will be in the company of hundreds of other industry experts who will be more than happy to share their knowledge\, meet new connections\, and expand their network. \nAre you looking to target a younger generation? Join our Silicon Valley Event and discover how to target new customers for your Bay Area Business. \nHow to launch a new fashion or cosmetology product? Understand the fours steps before launching a new product. \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. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/silicon-valley-fashion-event/ \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \nWe produce and co-produced 5 to 10 monthly events\, with a proven track record of over 50 events each year for the past 5 years. Events include networking events\, mixers\, workshops\, private company events\, recruiting events\, product launches\, and more. We can add your organization as a sponsor for a wide variety of events to meet your needs\, or for more customized events\, our host and organizer David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will work with you to design customized events to surpass your growth\, marketing or recruiting objectives. We have opportunities\, from a table at one of our mixers\, to Premium Sponsorship. Contact us today. \nProfessional Connector can boost your brand or event to the next level. If you are looking to put together a business networking event\, social mixer\, crowdfunding campaign\, launch party\, brand promotion event\, product promotion event\, expert panel\, or workshop\, we would love to help. Contact us for all future inquiries here.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/silicon-valley-fashion-event/
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CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,Fashion Tech,General,Marketing,Networking,Seminars,Small Business,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech East Bay - Bardo Lounge 3/6 5:30PM
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\nJoin us for our monthly Cocktails and Tech event focusing on Oakland Executives and Tech Leaders on Wednesday\, March 6th\, 2019 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Bardo Lounge Oakland (www.BardoOakland.com) located at 3343 Lakeshore Avenue\, Oakland 94610. \nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available). During this intimate evening meet other East Bay & Silicon Valley Founders and Innovators\, grab a drink\, and exchange ideas and perspectives on each other’s products\, companies\, markets and more. Start and conversation and collaboration with like-minded leaders. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/cocktails-and-east-bay-tech-bardo/ \nInterested in meeting C level professionals\, executives from startups\, tech companies\, law firms\, and many other industries? Come to the beautiful Bardo Lounge & Supper Club and be ready to build relationships\, expand your network\, and have a great time! This is a great opportunity to find new connections and meet new people in general. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now $30 space is limited (At the Door Cash Only if not sold out)\nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available). \n \nSome our of attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan and more. \nIf you haven’t yet experienced Bardo Lounge\, this upcoming event will give you the opportunity to discover their Mid-Century style\, their delicious bites\, and their craft libations. Bardo Lounge is located in Oakland’s Grand Lake District. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/cocktails-and-east-bay-tech-bardo\n \nRSVP Required:RSVP Now $30 space is limited (At the Door Cash Only if not sold out)\nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available).\nCocktails and Tech SF Executives and Tech Leaders Mixer @  Bardo Lounge & Supper Club\n3/6/19 – Oakland\n5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (PDT)\n3343 Lakeshore Ave \nOakland\, CA 94610 \n\n \nBardo Oakland is a Lounge & Supper Club located in the heart of Oakland\, dedicated to bringing back Mid-Century flare at its finest. Bardo is known for their new\, fresh take on what a lounge encapsulates\, giving off Americana vibes while pouring up amazing cocktails and serving up amazing food. www.BardoOakland.com \n \nIf you haven’t yet experienced Bardo Lounge\, this upcoming event will give you the opportunity to discover their Mid-Century style\, their delicious bites\, and their craft libations. Bardo Lounge is located in Oakland’s Grand Lake District. \n\n \n \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \n\n \nORDER ON AMAZON \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\nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…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 grow your business? Sometimes it is all about setting up the right lead generation process. Start by networking with us. \nHow to take your leadership skills to the next level? Meet our executive consultant and get some resourceful tip right then. \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 \n\n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \n \nInstapage – Get More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. \nMore info and sign up at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \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 the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cocktails-and-east-bay-tech-bardo/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Mixers,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190206T180000
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SUMMARY:Meet The Founders: Autonomous Technology - General Assembly 2/6/19
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\nWe are excited to host a new “Meet The Founders” event on Wednesday\, February 6th from 6pm to 8pm. This specific Meet the Founders event will focus on Autonomous Technology. \nThe event is Networking Mixer and Expert Panel event and it will take place at General Assembly SF located at 225 Bush Street\, San Francisco\, (5th Floor – Entrance next to Target). You’re invited to an immersive learning experience where you will meet like-minded professionals\, tech industry experts\, and the craft which is Autonomous Technology. \nWe encourage a broad spectrum of professionals to join our Meet The Founders: Autonomous Technology event\, as us Bay Area natives are known for our tech fluency. Every industy and professional can learn from our amazing expert panelists. \nRSVP Now and share our link!  https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/autonomous-technology-event/ \n*Complimentary drinks from our lead sponsor\, General Assembly.\n \nAGENDA\n6:00pm to 7:00pm: Networking\n7:00pm to 7:20pm: Being an Innovator Keynote\n7:20pm to 7:50pm: Expert Panel\n7:50pm to 8:00pm: Networking \nKEYNOTE\n \nBeing an Innovator\, Unleash your Creative Power by David Mitroff Ph.D. \nBeing a leader today means embracing new technologies to create new opportunities for business growth. Gain knowledge on how innovative brands grow faster\, what it takes to be an industry disruptor\, and how to leverage current resources for success both now and in the future. \n  \nEXPERT PANEL\n \nEzana Tesfu | Director of Operations | Carvi\, Inc.\nEzana Tesfu is a trailblazer when it comes to making top-of-the-line driving safety features available to everyone. Directing at CarVi\, an autonomous driving system experience\, Ezana knows the ins-and-outs of self-reliant technology. With more than 20 years of experience in design and development of value-added tech products for the automobile industry\, Ezana is helping build a more autonomously safe environment for the future. Based in Silicon Valley\, Ezana is considered an expert when it comes to algorithmic defense\, autonomous safety\, and technological security. \n  \n \nCynthia Yeung | COO | Cafe X Technologies\nCynthia Yeung is the COO of Cafe X\, which is setting the standard for human-robot collaboration in hospitality. With more than a decade of experience in technology and entrepreneurship\, her previous roles have taken her around the world: leading next-gen product for SoftBank Robotics; leading platform for CheckMate\, a hospitality startup that was acquired in 2016; sailing on a ship to 13 countries to launch a social enterprise startup accelerator; and leading product partnerships for various Google Maps and Google initiatives. \nCynthia graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Management and Technology program with degrees from both the Wharton School and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. She was a Benjamin Franklin Scholar and a Joseph Wharton Scholar. \nSPONSOR\n \nCarVi\, a Silicon Valley technology company\, was started by trailblazing driver assist engineers whose goal was to make top-of-the-line driving safety features available to everyone. CarVi’steam members have more than 20 years of experience in design and development of value-added technology products for the automobile industry. Our vision for CarVi is to create products that are affordable\, versatile and not dependent on high-price-tag automobiles. This approach to personal\, portable solutions makes CarVi an innovator in driver safety. CarVidesigns\, develops\, and implements this value-added finished product and provides customized algorithms that reflect its engineering expertise. getcarvi.com \n \nSPRING\, has an unparalleled resume of experience in launching and growing brands and product lines in a wide variety of retail channels – from consumer electronics to luggage – using retail-tested and proven methods blended with our own innovative and creative secret sauce that makes your products disruptive in the marketplace and springs your brand forward. https://www.spring2market.com \nVENUE AND LEAD SPONSOR\n\nGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation\, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. As the leading source for training\, staffing\, and career transitions\, General Assembly fosters a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. Learn more here. \nBy signing up for this event you consent to receive news and emails from General Assembly \nPREMIUM SPONSORS\n\nGet More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. For more info and to sign up\, find us at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \nOUR HOST & PANEL MODERATOR – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\n \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n\nWHO WE ARE\n \n  \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \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. To view our upcoming events\, click here. \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\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. \nDo you need to brush up on your tech knowledge? We recommend everyone to join us for an event. These events are perfect for those who don’t know much and want to learn more\, those who are looking to expand their connections and everyone looking for a great networking experience. \nTrying to incorporate more cutting-edge technology into your business? Come meet our experts and consultants to learn more about which technology your business could start using. \nInterested in networking with tech entrepreneurs\, experts\, and influencers? They’ll be here. Get a chance to ask them questions. \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. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \nWe produce and co-produce 5 to 10 monthly events\, with a proven track record of over 50 events each year for the last 5 years. Events include networking events\, mixers\, workshops\, private company events\, recruiting events\, product launches\, and more. We can add your organization as a sponsor for a wide variety of events to meet your needs\, or for more customized events\, our host and organizer David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will work with you to design customized events to surpass your growth\, marketing or recruiting objectives. We have opportunities\, from a table at one of our mixers\, to Premium Sponsorship. Contact us today. \nProfessional Connector can boost your brand or event to the next level. If you are looking to put together a business networking event\, social mixer\, crowdfunding campaign\, launch party\, brand promotion event\, product promotion event\, expert panel\, or workshop\, we would love to help. Contact us for all future inquiries here.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/autonomous-technology-event/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Seminars,Small Business,Startup,Technology
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SUMMARY:Founders and Innovators Mixer - Bardo Oakland 1/30/19 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\nAfter the success of our first edition\, we are excited to host a new “Founders & Innovators” Mixer on Wednesday\, January 2019 30th from 6pm to 7:45pm (come as early at 5:45pm). For this new event we will be back at Bardo Lounge Oakland (www.BardoOakland.com) located at 3343 Lakeshore Avenue\, Oakland 94610. \nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available). During this intimate evening meet other East Bay & Silicon Valley Founders and Innovators\, grab a drink\, and exchange ideas and perspectives on each other’s products\, companies\, markets and more. Start and conversation and collaboration with like-minded leaders. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/founders-and-innovators-oakland/\n \nWe encourage a broad spectrum of professionals to join our Founders and Innovators Mixer\, as us Bay Area natives are known for our tech and expertise fluency. Every industry and professional can learn from each others. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us.  \nRSVP Now $30 space is limited (At the Door Cash Only if not sold out)\nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available). \nSome of our attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\,  J.P. Morgan and more. \nSPONSOR\n \nSPRING\, has an unparalleled resume of experience in launching and growing brands and product lines in a wide variety of retail channels – from consumer electronics to luggage – using retail-tested and proven methods blended with our own innovative and creative secret sauce that makes your products disruptive in the marketplace and springs your brand forward. https://www.spring2market.com \nRSVP Now $30 space is limited (At the Door Cash Only if not sold out)\nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available).1/30/19 – Oakland\n \nVENUE AND LEAD SPONSOR\n\nBardo Oakland is a Lounge & Supper Club located in the heart of Oakland\, dedicated to bringing back Mid-Century flare at its finest. Bardo is known for their new\, fresh take on what a lounge encapsulates\, giving off Americana vibes while pouring up amazing cocktails and serving up amazing food. www.BardoOakland.com \nIf you haven’t yet experienced Bardo Lounge\, this upcoming event will give you the opportunity to discover their Mid-Century style\, their delicious bites\, and their craft libations. Bardo Lounge is located in Oakland’s Grand Lake District. \nOUR HOST – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\n \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nWHO WE ARE\n \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. To view our upcoming events\, click here. \n\nPREMIUM SPONSORS\n \nGet More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. For more info and to sign up\, find us at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\n\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. \nDo you have questions about your business? We recommend every business owners to join us for this special event and brainstorm on solutions with other attendees. \nTrying to incorporate more cutting-edge technology into your product? Come meet our experts and consultants and get insight on what to change to make your product successful \nInterested in networking with tech entrepreneurs\, experts\, and influencers? They’ll be here. Get a chance to ask them questions. \nHow many people show up? Our 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: Bring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: This 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: Our 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. \n  \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \nWe produce and co-produce 5 to 10 monthly events\, with a proven track record of over 50 events each year for the last 5 years. Events include networking events\, mixers\, workshops\, private company events\, recruiting events\, product launches\, and more. We can add your organization as a sponsor for a wide variety of events to meet your needs\, or for more customized events\, our host and organizer David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will work with you to design customized events to surpass your growth\, marketing or recruiting objectives. We have opportunities\, from a table at one of our mixers\, to Premium Sponsorship. Contact us today. \nProfessional Connector can boost your brand or event to the next level. If you are looking to put together a business networking event\, social mixer\, crowdfunding campaign\, launch party\, brand promotion event\, product promotion event\, expert panel\, or workshop\, we would love to help. Contact us for all future inquiries here.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/founders-and-innovators-oakland/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Startup,Technology
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SUMMARY:Founders and Innovators Holiday Mixer - Bardo Oakland 12/12/18 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite\n\n  \nJoin us for our First Annual Founders & Innovators Holiday Mixer on Wednesday\, December 12th\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at Bardo Lounge Oakland (www.BardoOakland.com) located at 3343 Lakeshore Avenue\, Oakland 94610. \nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available). During this intimate evening meet other Silicon Valley Founders and Innovators\, grab a drink\, and exchange ideas and perspectives on each other’s products\, companies\, markets and more. Start and conversation and collaboration with like-minded leaders. \nRSVP Now at https://founders-holiday-networking-mixer.eventbrite.com\n \nCome ready to connect with other Bay Area professionals for an after-work Happy Hour Mixer you simply cannot miss. After all\, what better way to stay warm during the colder-than-cold Bay Area winter than to be networking with new faces! Join us to interact with people across different industries with various backgrounds. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now $30 space is limited (At the Door Cash Only if not sold out)\nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available). \nhttps://founders-holiday-networking-mixer.eventbrite.com \nIf you haven’t yet experienced Bardo Lounge\, this upcoming event will give you the opportunity to discover their Mid-Century style\, their delicious bites\, and their craft libations. Bardo Lounge is located in Oakland’s Grand Lake District. \nRSVP Now at https://founders-holiday-networking-mixer.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Now $30 space is limited (At the Door Cash Only if not sold out)\nThis is a small event with limited space (25 tickets available).12/12/18 – Oakland \n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\nBardo Lounge\n3343 Lakeshore Ave.\nOakland \nSome of our attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan and more. \n\n \nBardo Oakland is a Lounge & Supper Club located in the heart of Oakland\, dedicated to bringing back Mid-Century flare at its finest. Bardo is known for their new\, fresh take on what a lounge encapsulates\, giving off Americana vibes while pouring up amazing cocktails and serving up amazing food. \n \n\n \n \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the Founder and Chief Consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty\, and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, trainings and keynotes\, David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \n \nORDER ON AMAZON \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\nRSVP here today: https://founders-holiday-networking-mixer.eventbrite.com \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. \nLooking for balance in your busy schedule? Come to our mixer for a refreshing take on professional networking! \nWould you like business advice from local experts? Our guests come from a diverse background who we’re sure you’ll learn something from. \nHow can collaboration boost your business? Collaboration boosts business productivity and business performance\, come collaborate at our mixer! \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 \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \n \nInstapage – Get More From Your Digital Advertising Spend. Own your post-click experience and maximize your conversion rates with Instapage\, the most powerful landing page platform for marketing teams and agencies. \nMore info and sign up at https://instapg.es/pnNhm \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 the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/founders-and-innovators-holiday-mixer/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Startup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181205T200000
DTSTAMP:20250912T185403Z
CREATED:20181201T070005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185403Z
UID:10002331-1544032800-1544040000@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Meet the Founders: Hiring and Recruiting Expert Panel and Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite\n\nJoin us for our Meet the Founder event on Hiring and Recruiting Expert Panel and Networking Mixer on Wednesday\,12/5/2018 from 6pm-8pm at General Assembly\, 225 Bush St\, San Francisco\, CA 94104. \nAre you interested in learning how to hire the right person for you and your company? Are you looking to learn from a highly skilled group of leaders about recruiting? Come and meet other like-minded professionals. This is also the perfect event for anyone from different industries and backgrounds who wants to network and learn more in general. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy this panel and networking event at General Assembly in San Francisco. \nScroll up to RSVP now: $10 Early Bird\, $15 General Ticket\, or pay $20 At the Door (At the Door is cash only). \n  \nEvent Agenda and Info:\n6:00pm to 7:00pm: Networking\n7:00pm to 7:10pm: Introduction\n7:10pm to 7:30pm: Expert Panel\n7:30pm to 8:00pm: More Networking \nComplimentary drinks from our lead sponsor General Assembly. \nScroll up to RSVP now: $10 Early Bird\, $15 General Ticket\, or pay $20 At the Door (At the Door is cash only). \n  \n~~EXPERT PANEL ~~\n\nDee Tran is currently a sourcing strategist\, recruiting subject matter expert\, and Diversity & Inclusion advocate at Atlassian. Having worked at both Facebook and Google\, Dee brings a wealth of knowledge around the latest recruiting tools and creative methodologies. As an active speaker and career influencer\, Dee champions the value of diverse ideas and shared best practices in the technology workspace\, while providing resources to inspire job seekers around her community. When Dee is not sourcing\, she is working on completing her career coach certification\, music production\, jetsetting the world and connecting her friends to the hottest tech startups. \n \nBruce Jobson\, MBA\, SPHR is a versatile executive with extensive experience covering all aspects of human resources. He is a pragmatic leader with a proven ability to tackle challenges head-on and execute sound business decisions. Bruce’s passion is supporting small to mid-sized business to help them maximize their organizational and financial results through alignment of HR strategy\, leadership\, talent and processes. Bruce has led human resources functions with operations throughout the United States\, Asia and Europe. During his career\, he has worked with organizations such as The Coca-Cola Company\, the world’s largest beverage company and VWR International\, LLC\, a global laboratory supplier to the world’s top pharmaceutical and biotech firms. He earned his BS in Sociology from Western Michigan University and his MBA from the University of Phoenix School of Business. In addition\, Bruce holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation through the HR Certification Institute. https://thejobsongroup.com \n \nJustin Schiefner is the Director of People & Culture at Moovweb. With over 15 years in Operations\, Facilities and Human Resource experience\, Justin has unique insights into startup and boutique business ventures\, with a focus on creating a happy\, healthy and thriving company culture. Justin enjoys travel and adventure with his canine companion\, a certain festival out in the desert and has a passion for giving back to the community. \n \nGelena Sachs is the Vice President of People & Culture for Business Wire\, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. Being an executive at the global market leader in press release distribution and regulatory disclosure\, Sachs has exposure and experience at the highest levels in fast moving\, complex and cutting-edge environments. She is known as a trusted leader and an effective change agent who brings a broad perspective on best practices from leading companies listed as Fortune’s Best Places to Work. \nSome our of attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan and more. \nScroll up to RSVP now: $10 Early Bird\, $15 General Ticket\, or pay $20 At the Door (At the Door is cash only). \n\nHiring and Recruiting Expert Panel and Networking Mixer\nat General Assembly San Francisco\n12/5/18 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \n\nGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation\, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. As the leading source for training\, staffing\, and career transitions\, General Assembly fosters a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. Learn more here. \nBy signing up for this event you consent to receive news and emails from General Assembly \nScroll up to RSVP now: $10 Early Bird\, $15 General Ticket\, or pay $20 At the Door (At the Door is cash only). \n\nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n \n\n \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \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\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \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 a recent graduate who wants to learn the key to networking? Come join us at our event and discover how we could help you expand your network. \nWant to learn Recruiting for Top Talent in San Francisco? Come join us at our event and discover how to hire the right person for you. \nWhat is hiring and staffing in the San Francisco Bay Area like? Come check out our event and we will talk about recruiting in the Bay Area. \nHow many people show up? Our 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: Bring your business cards. Bring at least one card for the event organizer\, so we can enter you in a raffle. \nHow to Dress: This 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: Our 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. \n  \nScroll up to RSVP now: $10 Early Bird\, $15 General Ticket\, or pay $20 At the Door (At the Door is cash only). \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/hiring-recruiting-networking-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Recruiting,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181116T093000
DTSTAMP:20181115T134434Z
CREATED:20181115T134434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181115T134434Z
UID:10002357-1542357000-1542360600@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Walnut Creek Business Workshop presented by Lennon BPO featuring David Mitroff\, Ph.D.
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nJoin Lennon BPO on Friday\, November 16th\, 2018 from 8:30am – 9:30am in Walnut Creek for our Walnut Creek Business Workshop event\, where business experts will share their knowledge on trending business topics that business owners\, decision makers and C-level executives need to know. This particular event will focus on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) such as Business Operations and Business Financials that decision-makers need to pay attention to in order to grow their business. During this event\, Business Expert and Keynote Speaker David Mitroff Ph.D.will tell us all about KPI’s. \nThe event will take place at Lennon BPO Headquarters located at 1777 Botelho Dr. in Walnut Creek\, on the second floor conference room. \nThis event is the perfect event for any business owner\, Managers or C-Level Executives of companies with 10 employees or more. The event will go over operational processes\, tactical decisions\, leveraging existing resources and systematic approaches for growing your business. At the same time you can network with like-minded\, local professionals. This workshop will be a great way to start your Friday morning! We encourage anyone to join us\, as all industries can learn something and grow their business. \nLooking to learn how to streamline your current operations? What could you be doing better as a business owner for your employees? What are the newest technologies in your market which could help your business grow? What measures could you better develop to continuously improve performance? Join us for this special morning which features a great presentation on “KPI’s – Critical Success Factors for Business Growth” by David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\, and an introduction into how streamlining business operations can benefit all companies. \nRSVP now at https://walnut-creek-business-workshop-lennon-bpo.eventbrite.com\nCan’t make the event? Are you interested in learning more about Lennon BPO; Financial\, Operational or Human Resource measures you could develop to improve your business performance? Contact us at dchilds@lennonbpo.com or call us at (925) 953-1886. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Agenda Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nEVENT AGENDA\n8:30am – 8:40am: Greetings \n8:40am – 8:50am: Introduction by Lennon BPO \n8:50am – 9:10am: Keynote by David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\, “Critical Success Factors for Business Growth” \n9:10am – 9:30am: Networking \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nMEET THE SPEAKER\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”David Image” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/davidmitroffgooglementor.jpg” url=”https://davidmitroff.com” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” alt=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” title_text=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is a business consultant\, marketing expert and keynote speaker who founded Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com)\, where he advises on leveraging new technology to create brand awareness\, strengthen loyalty and streamline processes with proven results. Dr. Mitroff is also an Instructor who teaches entrepreneurship and marketing courses at University of California\, Berkeley for the International Diploma Program and is a Google Mentor for the Google Launchpad Accelerator program. \nDavid works with a diversity of clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond such as restaurants and retail specialty stores\, franchises\, law firms and professional services companies\, start-ups and individual entrepreneurs. David is a sought after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, trainings\, and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. He is a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nWORKSHOP “KPI’s – CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH”\nIn this interactive workshop\, David Mitroff\, Ph.D. 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. Learn the Key Performance Indicators and quantifiable measurements that reflect the critical success factors of a business. This session will provide real world examples and techniques for leveraging existing resources and a systematic approach to growing your business. \nRSVP now at https://walnut-creek-business-workshop-lennon-bpo.eventbrite.com \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nMEET THE ORGANIZER\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Denise Image” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/denise-childs-200×300.jpg” url=”https://www.lennonbpo.com” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” alt=”Denise Childs” title_text=”Denise Childs” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nDenise Childs is the CEO of Lennon BPO\, a San Francisco Bay Area based company in the East Bay providing back-office business services to companies of all sizes. Denise obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of California\, Los Angeles and has accumulated more than twenty years of experience in the finance and non-profit industries. Ms. Childs’ served as CFO at The Magnes Museum; CFO\, Deputy Director of Finance & Operations and COO at The Contemporary Jewish Museum\, as well as COO at EP Executive Press\, Inc. She is an accomplished leader and has planned and managed all business and financial affairs for corporations in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Denise excels in providing business operations and project management\, human resources\, complex financial planning\, development and analysis\, and corporate governance. Denise is known for her leadership capabilities with entrepreneurial and strategic thinking\, strong business and management acumen. She strives to be a thought partner\, relationship and team builder. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nABOUT LENNON BPO\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”LBPO Image” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/unknown.png” url=”https://www.lennonbpo.com” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” alt=”Lennon BPO” title_text=”Lennon BPO” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nFounded in 2015\, Lennon BPO (www.LennonBPO.com) is a San Francisco Bay Area based critical business services company with clients throughout the Western United States. We specialize in delivering high-quality back-office solutions for small-to-midsize businesses. Companies hire Lennon BPO for all their back-office business services so they can focus on what they do best\, their products and services. Lennon BPO offers business service solutions\, order fulfillment\, accounting & finance\, forecasting and planning\, payroll & benefits management\, administrative support\, employment advisory solutions and more. We are the ideal company for startups\, non-profits\, associations and small- and medium-sized businesses. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nRSVP now at https://walnut-creek-business-workshop-lennon-bpo.eventbrite.com \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/walnut-creek-business-workshop/
LOCATION:virtual-happy-hour-May14
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Networking,Seminars,Small Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181113T200000
DTSTAMP:20250912T185433Z
CREATED:20181101T054606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185433Z
UID:10002354-1542132000-1542139200@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech San Francisco Mixer - W Hotel SF 11/13/18 6PM
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nJoin us for our monthly Cocktails and Tech event focusing on SF Executives and Tech Leaders on Tuesday\, November 13th\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at the W Hotel Living Room Bar (https://www.wsanfrancisco.com) located at 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103. \nScroll up to RSVP now: $10 Early Bird\, $15 General Ticket\, or pay $20 At the Door (At the Door is cash only). \nInterested in meeting C level professionals\, executives from startups\, tech companies\, law firms\, and many other industries? Come to the beautiful W Hotel in San Francisco and be ready to build relationships\, expand your network\, and have a great time! This is a great opportunity to find new connections and meet new people in general. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. \nScroll up to RSVP now: $10 Early Bird\, $15 General Ticket\, or pay $20 At the Door (At the Door is cash only). \n \nSome our of attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan and more. \nIf you haven’t yet experienced the W Hotel’s Living Room bar\, this very special evening will give you the opportunity to discover the San Francisco location’s various craft cocktails\, locally renowned beers\, and a range of international specialty brews on tap. The W is located right next to the Museum of Modern Art\, SF MoMa. \nScroll up to RSVP now: $10 Early Bird\, $15 General Ticket\, or pay $20 At the Door (At the Door is cash only). \nRSVP Required: Scroll up to RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nCoctails and Tech SF Executives and Tech Leaders Mixer @ W Hotel Living Room Bar (first floor)\n11/13/18 – San Francisco\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\nW Hotel\n181 3rd Street\,\nSan Francisco\, CA 94103 \n\n \nExperience the redesigned Living Room\, the signature bar and lounge at W San Francisco. Fusing dynamic décor with a chic and inviting space\, Living Room reflects the vibrant pulse of San Francisco’s SoMa District. https://www.wsanfrancisco.com \nThe W Hotel also features Trace\, a restaurant committed to enriching your culinary experience. Not only do you get a high-quality meal\, you get a high-quality experience. The cuisine is prepared from locally grown and sustainable ingredients. \n \n \n \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \n \nORDER ON AMAZON \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\nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…However\, if you want even MORE information\, feel free to keep reading. \nScroll up to RSVP now: $10 Early Bird\, $15 General Ticket\, or pay $20 At the Door (At the Door is cash only). \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. \nCurious about the best places to eat in San Francisco? Let’s discuss over a drink at the event! \nCheck out David Mitroff\, Ph.D. book on amazon to learn how to strengthen your digital marketing strategies or talk with him about it at the W Hotel. \nWant to book a hotel but don’t know what the best booking engines are? Come talk to me about it at this happy hour! \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 \n \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 the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-sf-mixer-w-hotel/
LOCATION:3/16/2023 Oakland Happy Hour Event
CATEGORIES:Financial,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181023T200000
DTSTAMP:20180920T045744Z
CREATED:20180920T045744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T045744Z
UID:10002349-1540317600-1540324800@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech San Francisco Mixer 10/23/18 6PM
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nDescription\nJoin us for our monthly Cocktails and Tech after work event on Tuesday\, October 23rd\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at the W Hotel Living Room Bar (https://www.wsanfrancisco.com) located at 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103. \nRSVP Now at https://cocktails-and-tech-sf-business-networking.eventbrite.com\n \nWant to turn your business ideas into actions? The best way to do that is by expanding your network! Come ready to interact\, learn new information\, build contacts and share stories with other business professionals at the beautiful W Hotel in San Francisco. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to build connections and find inspiration for your future business endeavors! \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us.  \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general at https://cocktails-and-tech-sf-business-networking.eventbrite.com or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Cocktails-and-Tech-Professional-Connector.jpg” align=”center” alt=”Cocktails and Tech W Hotel ” title_text=”Cocktails and Tech W Hotel” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nSome our of attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan and more. \nIf you haven’t yet experienced the W Hotel’s Living Room bar\, this very special evening will give you the opportunity to discover the San Francisco location’s various craft cocktails\, locally renowned beers\, and a range of international specialty brews on tap. The W is located right next to the Museum of Modern Art\, SF MoMa. \nRSVP Now at https://cocktails-and-tech-sf-business-networking.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nCoctails and Tech After Work SF Business Networking Mixer @ W Hotel Living Room Bar (first floor)\n10/23/18 – San Francisco\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\nW Hotel\n181 3rd Street\,\nSan Francisco\, CA 94103 \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wsanfranciscolivingroom.jpg” align=”center” alt=”W Hotel Living Room” title_text=”W Hotel Living Room” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nExperience the redesigned Living Room\, the signature bar and loungeat W San Francisco. Fusing dynamic décor with a chic and inviting space\, Living Room reflects the vibrant pulse of San Francisco’s SoMa District. https://www.wsanfrancisco.com \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/trace-restaurant-w-hotel.png” align=”center” alt=”Trace Restaurant W Hotel” title_text=”Trace Restaurant W Hotel ” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nThe W Hotel also features Trace\, a restaurant committed to enriching your culinary experience. Not only do you get a high-quality meal\, you get a high-quality experience. The cuisine is prepared from locally grown and sustainable ingredients. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/procandpiedmontavelogo.png” align=”center” alt=”Professional Connector Piedmont Avenue Consulting ” title_text=”Professional Connector Piedmont Avenue Consulting ” /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/davidmitroffmarketingexpertheadshotbayarea-1.png” align=”center” alt=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” title_text=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/orderyourcopy.jpg” url=”https://www.amazon.com/Online-Business-Growth-Strategies-Practical/dp/1986272109″ url_new_window=”on” align=”center” alt=”Online Business Growth Strategies ” title_text=”Online Business Growth Strategies ” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…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. \nDon’t know what to do when a customer leaves a bad review on your hotel? Let’s talk about it at this event! \nWant to learn about Vimeo and how it might benefit your business? Come ask us about it at the networking mixer! \nOrder ‘Online Business Growth Strategies’ by David Mitroff\, Ph.D. on amazon to discover the 9 key areas for successful digital marketing. \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.  \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nOur Partners and Sponsors\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wpenginelogo300x80.png” align=”center” alt=”WP Engine” title_text=”WP Engine” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/freshbookscloudaccountinglogo-1.png” align=”center” alt=”Fresh Books” title_text=”Fresh Books” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/piedmontavenueconsultingvcita.jpeg” align=”center” title_text=”V cita” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \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 the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-san-francisco-mixer-october-2018/
LOCATION:3/16/2023 Oakland Happy Hour Event
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Restaurants,Small Business,Startup,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181017T200000
DTSTAMP:20250912T185402Z
CREATED:20180519T020035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185402Z
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SUMMARY:Food Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Food Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer on Wednesday 10/17\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at General Assembly\, 225 Bush St\, San Francisco\, CA 94104. \nAre you looking to network with professionals who are particularly interested in learning food science and Food tech? Are you interested in learning from a highly skilled group of leaders about this trending industry? Come and meet other like-minded professionals. This is also the perfect event for anyone from other industries and backgrounds who wants to network and learn more in general. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy this panel and networking event at General Assembly in San Francisco. \nRSVP Now at https://food-tech.eventbrite.com \nEvent Agenda and Info:\n6:00pm to 6:45pm: Networking\n6:45pm to 7:10pm: Expert Panel\n7:10pm to 8:00pm: More Networking \nComplimentary drinks from our lead sponsor General Assembly. \n\n~~EXPERT PANEL To Be Announced~~\nRSVP Now at https://food-tech.eventbrite.com \nEarly bird tickets available for $10 \nFood Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer \nat General Assembly \non 10/17/18 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \n\n\nGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation\, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. As the leading source for training\, staffing\, and career transitions\, General Assembly fosters a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. Learn more here. \nBy signing up for this event you consent to receive news and emails from General Assembly \n\nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s Internal Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n \n\n \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \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\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \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 using SlideShare to grow your business? Come join us at our event and discover how we could help grow your company. \nThinking of opening a restaurant in San Francisco? Come check out our event to see great leading examples of restaurant/bar designs and menus. \nAre you looking to boost your restaurant through marketing strategy? Come join us at our event and discover how we can help your brand 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. \nRSVP Now at https://food-tech.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/food-tech-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,Food Tech,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Speaking,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181016T200000
DTSTAMP:20180911T110945Z
CREATED:20180911T110945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T110945Z
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SUMMARY:San Francisco Local Business Mixer and Yelp 101 Workshop @ YELP HQ on 10/16
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Into Text” _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nDescription\nYou’re invited to our San Francisco Bay Area Local Business Networking Mixer and Yelp 101 Workshop by Yelp Local Business Manager Matt Donzella on Tuesday\, 10/16 2018 from 6pm-8pm at Yelp Headquarters located at 140 Montgomery Street\, San Francisco\, CA. \nThis event is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about increasing their brand awareness and improving their online reputation. Meet represatives from Yelp\, along with other local business owners. Have fun\, learn and connect with other San Francisco Bay Area business owners. \nEveryone is welcome to join this special event. We encourage anyone to join the event\, regardless of your industry and background\, come network and learn with us. \nRSVP Now at https://san-francisco-local-business-networking.eventbrite.com \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Agenda and Info” _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nEvent Agenda and Info\n6:00pm to 6:20pm: Networking & Check-in (Drinks and Snacks)\n6:20pm to 6:40pm: Presentation by Matt Donzella | Local Business Outreach\, Yelp Inc.\n6:40pm to 8:00pm: Networking (Drinks and Snacks) and one on one hands-on trainings as needed \nComplimentary snacks and drinks provided by our lead sponsor Yelp. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Workshop Text” _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nWorkshop\nFrom restaurant owners to auto shops\, ghost tour businesses and more\, learn how to best utilize Yelp to bring brand awareness to your business and deal with reputation management. \nMatt Donzella is the local Yelp For Business Owners educator in the Bay Area. Matt provides training for local business organizations on the free tools available on Yelp. Matt’s goal is to build a thriving network of Bay Area business owners and take actionable feedback from the Bay Area business community to the different business owner-focused divisions at Yelp HQ. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”Matt Donzella ” _builder_version=”3.10.1″ name=”Matt Donzella ” position=”Local Business Manager ” linkedin_url=”https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-donzella-2303907/” image_url=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mattgonzellayelp.png” /][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_image admin_label=”Yelp Image” _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/yelplogo.png” align=”center” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Yelp Text” _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nYelp is a crowd-sourced review forum\, as well as an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Francisco\, California. It develops\, hosts and markets Yelp.com and the Yelp mobile app\, which publish crowd-sourced reviews about local businesses\, as well as the online reservation service Yelp Reservations. The company also trains small businesses in how to respond to reviews\, hosts social events for reviewers\, and provides data about businesses. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_text admin_label=”David Text” _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\nDavid is the Founder and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. Davis is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpadprogram. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”David Image” _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/davidmitroffmarketingexpertheadshotbayarea-1.png” align=”center” /][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_image admin_label=”ProCo Image” _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/procandpiedmontavelogo.png” align=”center” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”ProCo Text” _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_text admin_label=”FAQ Text” _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nFrequently Asked Questions\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. \nWant to learn more about reputation management. Join the event and learn about how to deal with customer reviews. \nGetting started with Social Media for your restaurant? San Francisco restaurant owners\, join us at the event to learn more about Yelp for your business. \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. For those would want to take best advantage of the workshop we recommend bringing your laptop. \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.  \nRSVP Now at https://san-francisco-local-business-networking.eventbrite.com \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/san-francisco-business-mixer-yelp-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Food Tech,General,Marketing,Networking,Restaurants,Small Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181004T200000
DTSTAMP:20250912T185432Z
CREATED:20180920T045417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185432Z
UID:10002353-1538676000-1538683200@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:SF Young Professionals Unplugged & Unwind Mixer - Emporium SF 10/4/18 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some after work fun? Join us for a SF Young Professionals Unplugged & Unwind Mixer on Thursday\, October 4th\, 2018\, from 6:00pm – 8.00pm at the Emporium’s (https://emporiumsf.com) new location in San Francisco located at 616 Division St.\, San Francisco\, CA 94117. \nRSVP Now at https://sf-young-professionals-unplugged-and-unwind-mixer.eventbrite.com \nWhat is better than playing fun arcade games and meeting new people at one of San Francisco’s new hot spots\, Emporium SF? This event is perfect for professionals looking to enjoy an after work happy hour networking mixer at Emporium SF’s new spacious\, 3-floor\, interactive venue with classic arcade games. Get the chance to network with other San Francisco Bay Area young professionals across different industries\, stay updated with new trends\, build new relationships\, socialize\, and gain insights to improve your company. You don’t want to miss out on a fun night! \n*FREE GAME TOKENS INCLUDED WITH TICKET \n6:00PM to 7:30PM: Networking\n7:30PM to 8:00PM: We will give out the free tokens \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us at a new and fun venue\, Emporium SF! \nRSVP Required: RSVP for an Early Bird Ticket for only $10 or General Ticket for $15 at https://sf-young-professionals-unplugged-and-unwind-mixer.eventbrite.com OR pay $20 at the door. (At the Door Cash Only) \n \nEmporium SF\, the most innovative entertainment with the largest collection of games in San Francisco. From classic arcade games to pool tables to tons of pinball\, foosball\, skeeball\, air hockey\, and more. Many of their customers have book and host events such as birthday parties\, company parties\, fundraiser\, meet-ups\, bar crawls\, bachelor parties\, and many more. Handling from groups of 8 to 800. They have spacious space and consist of 3 floors; each floor has a bar of its own\, convenient and generous seating area. \nThey have created a memorable experience for people around San Francisco. Drinking in a group have never been more fun and nostalgia. Committed to giving people a high-quality experience from arcade game to their beer. \nRSVP Now at https://sf-young-professionals-unplugged-and-unwind-mixer.eventbrite.com \nRSVP Required: RSVP for an Early Bird Ticket for only $10 or General Ticket for $15 at https://sf-young-professionals-unplugged-and-unwind-mixer.eventbrite.com OR pay $20 at the door. \n(At the Door Cash Only) \nSF Young Professionals Unplugged & Unwind Mixer @ Emporium SF \n10/4/18 – San Francisco \n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \nEmporium SF \n616 Division Street\, \nSan Francisco\, CA 94117 \n \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \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. \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…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. \nLooking for advice on adding value to your appraisal Business? Come and join us at our event and discover new exciting insights of what you can be doing. \nAre you looking for help in basecamp consulting in Bay Area? We can help you come talk to us at the event. Learn step by step in improving your company through the use of basecamp. \nWant to learn more on how to launch a successful Kickstarter campaign? Join us during the event to find out more. \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 \n \nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at 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. \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 the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/sf-young-professionals-unplugged-unwind-mixer-emporium/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181002T200000
DTSTAMP:20250912T185431Z
CREATED:20180920T044312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185431Z
UID:10002352-1538503200-1538510400@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Tech Mixer @ Fremont Smoking Pig BBQ 10/2/18 6pm
DESCRIPTION:Looking to network with other Silicon Valley professionals? Join us for the Silicon Valley Tech Mixer on Tuesday\, October 2nd\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at Smoking Pig BBQ (smokingpigbbq.net) located at 3340 Mowry Avenue\, Fremont\, CA 94538. \nRSVP Now at https://silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont.eventbrite.com \nCome and meet other like-minded professionals from the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley Tech industry. This is also the perfect event for anyone from other industries and backgrounds who wants to network and make new connections. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy this networking event at Smoking Pig BBQ Fremont. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now for $10 General Ticket at https://silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont.eventbrite.com or pay $15 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nComplimentary small bites from our lead sponsor Smoking Pig BBQ \nSome our of attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan\, \nRSVP Now at https://silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont.eventbrite.com \nRSVP Now for $10 General Ticket at https://silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont.eventbrite.com or pay $15 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \n3340 Mowry Avenue\, Fremont\, CA 94538 \n10/2/2018\,\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \n \nWhat is Smoking Pig BBQ about? It’s about the food! It’s about the low and slow! Homemade sauces\, sides\, desserts and rubs! That’s what you can expect at Smoking Pig. \nSmoking Pig BBQ is famous for the quality and taste of their meats\, unique side dishes and appetizers (all handmade with fresh ingredients) and desserts. Smoking Pig BBQ has a full bar with happy hour every day and all weekend\, and live music with no cover charge every Friday and Saturday night. Come to try their specialty ribs! They’re covered with their secret recipe rub then slow smoked for 4-6 hours over hardwood oak and apple woods to ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ perfection. And their pulled pork is made from fresh pork shoulder roast\, coated in custom pork rub then slow smoked for 10-12 hours over apple and oak hardwoods until it literally falls apart. \nAnd it’s about the music and friendly folks who come and enjoy their cookin’. Come on into Smoking Pig BBQ and join their family for lunch\, dinner and some good music. Check out all the upcoming bands and live music events at https://smokingpigbbq.net/music-special-events/ \nContact Smoking Pig BBQ: 510-713-1854 OR go to smokingpigbbq.net \nEVENT HOST: David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\n\n \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \n \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. \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \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 a Bay Area consultant for your brewery? Come join us at our event and discover the exciting things you can be doing. \nWhat is OpenTable Pop Marketing? Learn how you can better market your Fremont restaurant \nAre you looking for South Bay Restaurant consultant? Meet our restaurant consultant during this Fremont networking mixer. \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. \nRSVP Now at https://silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Now for $10 General Ticket at https://silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont.eventbrite.com or pay $15 at the door (At the Door Cash Only)
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/silicon-valley-tech-mixer-fremont/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Startup,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180925T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185425Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech San Francisco Mixer 9/25/18 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Cocktails and Tech event on Tuesday\, September 25th\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at the W Hotel Living Room Bar (https://www.wsanfrancisco.com) located at 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103. \nRSVP Now at https://cocktails-and-tech-sf-young-professionals.eventbrite.com\n \nAre you a young professional looking to meet new people and expand your network? Come enjoy an evening in the city to network with other professionals of all different backgrounds. Come ready to make new connections at the W Hotel in San Francisco and have a great time! Don’t miss out on this special opportunity! \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general at https://cocktails-and-tech-sf-young-professionals.eventbrite.com or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \n \nSome our of attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan and more. \nIf you haven’t yet experienced the W Hotel’s Living Room bar\, this very special evening will give you the opportunity to discover the San Francisco location’s various craft cocktails\, locally renowned beers\, and a range of international specialty brews on tap. The W is located right next to the Museum of Modern Art\, SF MoMa. \nRSVP Now at https://cocktails-and-tech-sf-young-professionals.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nCoctails and Tech SF Young Professionals Mixer @ W Hotel Living Room Bar (first floor)\n9/25/18 – San Francisco\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\nW Hotel\n181 3rd Street\,\nSan Francisco\, CA 94103 \n\n \nExperience the redesigned Living Room\, the signature bar and loungeat W San Francisco. Fusing dynamic décor with a chic and inviting space\, Living Room reflects the vibrant pulse of San Francisco’s SoMa District. https://www.wsanfrancisco.com \nThe W Hotel also features Trace\, a restaurant committed to enriching your culinary experience. Not only do you get a high-quality meal\, you get a high-quality experience. The cuisine is prepared from locally grown and sustainable ingredients. \n \n \n \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \n \nORDER ON AMAZON \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\nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…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. \nDo you have a new product and are facing difficulties crossing the chasm? Come speak to us at the event! \nWant to learn how to drive traffic to your website? Let’s discuss further over a cocktail at this event! \nLooking for a good read and want to learn more about digital marketing strategies? Order David Mitroff\, Ph.D. book on amazon! \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 \n \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 the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-sf-young-professionals/
LOCATION:3/16/2023 Oakland Happy Hour Event
CATEGORIES:Financial,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180921T133000
DTSTAMP:20180914T155009Z
CREATED:20180914T155009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180914T155009Z
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SUMMARY:TGIF Lunch & Learn: Data Driven Marketing (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nDescription:\nFounder and Chief Business Consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc and Google Mentor for the Google Startup Launchpad Accelerator program. This workshop is designed to help you promote and grow a brand or business with proven creative and innovative marketing strategies with minimal investment. Learn the 15 essential marketing metrics such as Brand Awareness\, Test Drive\, Customer Lifetime Value\, Click Rate\, etc. that lead to better decisions\, drive revenues and create new markets.\nTakeaways:\n• Acquire an understanding of the process of planning and formulating strategy in the global business environment\n• Use key social marketing concepts to evaluate situations and make business decisions\n• Think strategically to deliver sustainable competitive advantage through social marketing\n• Explains how to use data-driven marketing to deliver return on marketing investment (ROI) in any organization\n• In-depth discussion of the fi­een key metrics every marketer needs to know\n• Practical examples of how to apply the principles in small and large organizations \nREGISTER HERE \nBring your brown bag lunch\, sometimes local restaurants will sponsor and cater our lunch so pay attention to newsletters and flyers. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Total-Wine-San-Mateo-Professional-Connector.png” alt=”Total Wine & More San Mateo” title_text=”Total Wine & More San Mateo” align=”center” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/tgif-lunch-learn-data-driven-marketing-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Networking,Seminars,Speaking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180920T193000
DTSTAMP:20180911T063255Z
CREATED:20180911T063255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T063255Z
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SUMMARY:San Ramon Business Expo & Workshop at The Bridges Golf Club 4PM-7:30PM
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] \nDetails\nJoin us at the San Ramon Business Expo and Mixer on Thursday\, September 20th 4:00PM – 7:30PM at The Bridges Golf Club located at 9000 S. Gale Ranch Road (The Fireside Room)\, San Ramon\, CA 94583. David Mitroff\, Ph.D. will be the guest speaker at the Pre Expo Workshop where he will give insights on how to be a Networked Professional by maximizing your Online Connections from 4:00PM – 5:30PM. \nRegister now at for the workshop at https://members.sanramon.org/events/details/the-networked-professional-maximizing-your-online-connections-5651 \n$10 per person and each ticket comes with FREE admission to the Business Expo and Mixer OR attend just the expo for $20. \nKeynote: The Networked Professional: Maximizing your online connections. \nNetworking is critical for any business to grow and expand. The number goal for most professionals and business owners is to get more contacts or network more to create opportunities. What if you could create 50% more opportunities from the contacts you already have? By leveraging the power of the Internet and Social Media we can leverage and increase the value out of current and new contacts. Your online connections represent a source of social power and the more connections you have the more power you have. \nLearn how to leverage social media networks\, such as LinkedIn\, to expand your professional and personal brand leading to new sales\, more marketplace awareness and for career advancement. \nGUEST SPEAKER: DAVID MITROFF\, PH.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) \nFounder and Chief Business Consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc and Google Mentor for the Google Startup Launchpad Accelerator program. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) will have a booth at the expo. Stop by and say hi. \nRegister now at for the workshop at https://members.sanramon.org/events/details/the-networked-professional-maximizing-your-online-connections-5651 \n$10 per person and each ticket comes with FREE admission to the Business Expo and Mixer OR attend just the expo for $20. \n9/20/18 – San Ramon\n4:00 PM to 7:30 PM (PDT)\nThe Bridges Golf Club\n9000 S. Gale Ranch Road (The Fireside Room) \n\n  \n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/san-ramon-business-expo-the-bridges-golf-club/
LOCATION:About
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Networking,Small Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180914T210000
DTSTAMP:20180825T020438Z
CREATED:20180825T020438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180825T020438Z
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SUMMARY:The Fall Gala presented by The Ivy Plus Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, September 14th\, 2018 at 111 Minna Gallery and dress to impress for The Ivy Plus Society during their annual Fall Gala. Step inside the transformative\, sophisticated staple of the SOMA district\, Minna Gallery at 111 Minna St San Francisco CA\, 94105 . There will be an exclusive section in the 2nd Street Gallery where you’ll enjoy a delicious happy hour until 7:30 and meet only the finest and brightest achievers in the city by the bay. RSVP and buy tickets today!
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/fall-gala-san-francisco/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180912T200000
DTSTAMP:20250912T185420Z
CREATED:20180906T053512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185420Z
UID:10002344-1536775200-1536782400@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:East Bay Networking Mixer - Blind Tiger Oakland 9/12/18 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our East Bay Networking event on Wednesday\, September 12th\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at Blind Tiger (Blindtigeroakland.com) located at 2600 Telegraph Avenue (Next to Gogi Time Korean BBQ)\, Oakland. \nRSVP Now at https://oakland-professionals-networking.eventbrite.com\n \nAre you looking to make new connections\, meet new people and discover a new Oakland restaurant gem? Come network with other East Bay professionals. Interact with people from all sorts of different industries with different backgrounds. Our events usually bring tech and startup professionals\, business owner\, young professionals\, lawyers\, bankers\, recruiters\, marketers and more. \nRegardless of your age\, industry level\, or your industry you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general at or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nhttps://oakland-professionals-networking.eventbrite.com \nIf you haven’t yet experienced Blind Tiger bar and restaurant\, this very special evening will give you the opportunity to discover their various craft cocktails\, locally renowned beers\, and a range of specialty brews on tap. Blind Tiger is located at the corner of 27th St and Telegraph Avenue. \nRSVP Now at https://oakland-professionals-networking.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \n9/12/18 – Oakland\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\nBlind Tiger\n2600 Telegraph Avenue\nOakland \nSome our of attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan and more. \n\n \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 well as a wide range of pan-Asian inspired tapas and gastropub fare. \n \n\n \n \nDavid is a sought after speaker and the founder and chief business consultant for Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he and his San Francisco Bay Area based team create brand awareness\, strengthen customer loyalty and generate new business by leveraging new technologies. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training’s and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 35\,000 business owners. Dr. Mitroff is an instructor for several college programs including the University of California at Berkeley’s International Diploma Business Program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program. He has been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. \n \nORDER ON AMAZON \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\nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…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 retail channel strategy? The most promising consumer startups trust us at this critical stage of their development \nDo you own are architect firm or work with architects in San Francisco? Join us and learn how to grow your business \nCurious about how to effectively market your business? Let’s discuss further during Happy Hour at this event! \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 \n \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 the resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/oakland-professionals-networking/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Mixers,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180906T200000
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CREATED:20180807T012809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185359Z
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SUMMARY:Meet The Founders: AI & Machine Learning Mixer- General Assembly on 9/6 6pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Data Science and Analytics Expert Panel and Networking Mixer on Thursday\, 9/6 2018 from 6pm-8pm at General Assembly\, 225 Bush St\, San Francisco\, CA 94104. \nAre you looking to network with professionals who are particularly interested in learning Data Science? Are you interested in learning from a highly skilled group of leaders about this concept? Come and meet other like-minded professionals. This is also the perfect event for anyone from other industries and backgrounds who wants to network and learn more in general. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy this panel and networking event at General Assembly in San Francisco. \nRSVP Now at https://data-science-analytics.eventbrite.com \nEvent Agenda and Info:\n6:00pm to 6:45pm: Networking\n6:45pm to 7:10pm: Expert Panel\n7:10pm to 8:00pm: More Networking \nComplimentary drinks from our lead sponsor General Assembly. \n~~EXPERT PANEL To Be Announced~~\nRSVP Now at https://data-science-analytics.eventbrite.com \nEarly bird tickets available for $10 \nData Science and Analytics Expert Panel and Networking Mixer \nat General Assembly \non 9/6/18 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \n\n\nGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation\, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. As the leading source for training\, staffing\, and career transitions\, General Assembly fosters a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. Learn more here. \nBy signing up for this event you consent to receive news and emails from General Assembly \n\nOur Event Host – David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nDavid is a sought-after speaker on a wide range of topics from social media to peak performance. Through his consulting\, lectures\, training and keynotes David Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) has educated more than 25\,000 business owners. He is an Instructor for the University of California at Berkeley’s Internal Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Developers Launchpad program. He has been featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \n \n\n \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \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\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \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. \nWant to analyze your marketing results? Check out the 5 Essential Non-Commercial Metrics and discover how we could help with your marketing campaigns. \nWant to learn more about how to Streamlining Business Processes? Join us for the event to find out more. \nAre you designing a business website? Check out the must-haves when you develop your business website and we can discuss more about it during the event. \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. \nRSVP Now at https://data-science-analytics.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/al-machine-learning-mixer-general-assembly/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180906T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180906T153000
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SUMMARY:Reputation Management Workshop - Concord
DESCRIPTION:You’ll leave the workshop with tools and knowledge to take the maximum control possible over what people view about you or your organization online—whether it’s information that you want others to see or information you don’t want others to see. \nWe’ll show you: \ntactics for increasing positive marketplace awareness\ntools for managing review sites\nhow to promote content that accentuates your desired image\ntips to safeguard your reputation\nhow to use response charts\nguidelines for social media interactions and more \nRSVP https://www.contracostasbdc.org/events/reputation-management-concord \nInstructions:\nWorkshop Location: Concord Connections located on1755 Grant Avenue\, Concord.\nParking: The parking structure of 1575 Grant Street Concord\, CA 94520 does require a landlord badge and for those who do not have one\, parking will cost ($10/day). \nCancellation Policy For No-Cost Workshops: If you are registered for a class and are unable to attend\, please notify the Small Business Development Center at 925-671-4570 as soon as possible as other applicants may be waitlisted. Attendee substitutions can be made at any time and at no cost. The following cancellation/rescheduling policy applies to all classes unless noted otherwise. Contra Costa SBDC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop due to insufficient enrollment.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/reputation-management-workshop-concord/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Small Business,Speaking,Startup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180820T170000
DTSTAMP:20180815T061653Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T061653Z
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SUMMARY:Western Food & Hospitality Expo
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an independent owner\, quick-serve restaurant operator\, chef\, caterer\, baker\, bar or nightclub operator\, hospital\, hotel or commercial foodservice personnel — join us August 19-21\, 2018\, at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Join 9\,000+ of your peers at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo\, where you’ll have access to the hottest menu trends\, state of the art design and decor\, the best in business education and 450 of the leading vendors and purveyors dedicated to serving the restaurant & foodservice community — all under one roof. \n  \nA comprehensive marketing strategy leverages Social Media to makes information more accessible and useful by combining together technology\, content and social interaction across many platforms including websites\, blogs\, video-sharing\, review sites\, email marketing and event promotion. Consumers expect organizations to use Social Media intelligently and for Social Media initiatives to align with other marketing strategies and core values. This session provides an overview of the 9 Key Areas of Social Media as defined by David Mitroff\, Ph.D. with examples from his consulting on technology integrations\, restaurant and retail marketing\, customer loyalty programs\, partnership development and charity work. \nDavid Mitroff Ph.D. program\, discover: \n\nHow effective are your current Social Media efforts?\nWhat parts of your business or organization marketing strategy can be affected by Social Media?\nWhat components of your current marketing plan could leverage Social Media?\nHow valuable is feedback from your customers for your success?\nHow strong is your Online Brand / Branding Strategy?\nHow do you promote events and get people to tell others about events?\nAre you continually reaching new market segments?\n\nLocation: Theater B – Booth 2054\nhttps://www.westernfoodexpo.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/western-food-hospitality-expo/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Speaking
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