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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
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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]
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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
UID:10002330-1539799200-1539806400@professionalconnector.com
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
UID:10002348-1539712800-1539720000@professionalconnector.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
DTSTAMP:20250912T185425Z
CREATED:20180906T054946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185425Z
UID:10002345-1537898400-1537905600@professionalconnector.com
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
UID:10002351-1537529400-1537536600@professionalconnector.com
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
UID:10002347-1537459200-1537471800@professionalconnector.com
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
UID:10002343-1536948000-1536958800@professionalconnector.com
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
DTSTAMP:20250912T185359Z
CREATED:20180807T012809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185359Z
UID:10002329-1536256800-1536264000@professionalconnector.com
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
DTSTAMP:20180815T062226Z
CREATED:20180815T062226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T062226Z
UID:10002342-1536240600-1536247800@professionalconnector.com
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
CREATED:20180815T061653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T061653Z
UID:10002341-1534579200-1534784400@professionalconnector.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180717T200000
DTSTAMP:20180711T020216Z
CREATED:20180711T020216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T020216Z
UID:10002328-1531850400-1531857600@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Expert Panel and Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Expert Panel and Networking Mixer on 7/17 Tuesday\, 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 Cryptocurrency and Blockchain? Are you interested in learning from a highly skilled group of leaders about this trending concept that is reinventing our financial system? 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://cryptocurrency_blockchain_panel.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://cryptocurrency_blockchain_panel.eventbrite.com \nEarly Bird tickets available for $10 . \n\nRSVP Now at https://cryptocurrency_blockchain_panel.eventbrite.com \nEarly bird tickets available for $10 \n\nCryptocurrency and Blockchain Expert Panel and Networking Mixer\nat General Assembly\non 7/17/18\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \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 \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. \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. \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 digital marketing strategies? Join us for the event to find out more. \nWant to learn more about Cryptocurrency? Join us during the event to find out more. \nWant to know some traits a successful CEO has or how to Think Like A CEO? Come check out our event and we will talk about this topic. \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://cryptocurrency_blockchain_panel.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cryptocurrency-blockchain-expert-panel-networking-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,Financial,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Seminars,Technology,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180711T200000
DTSTAMP:20180519T020517Z
CREATED:20180519T020517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180519T020517Z
UID:10002327-1531332000-1531339200@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Event Design and Marketing Expert Panel and Networking Mixer- Spaces on 7/11
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Event Design and Marketing Expert Panel and Networking Mixer on Wednesday\, July 11\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at 1160 Battery St.\, Suite 100 San Francisco\, CA 94111 \nAre you looking to network with professionals who are particularly interested in learning how to promote events? Are you a marketer\, promoter or an event planner who is interested in learning how to design events that attract your audiences? 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 Spaces in San Francisco. \nRSVP Now at https://events-expert-panel.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 snacks and drink from our lead sponsor Spaces. \n\n~~EXPERT PANEL To Be Announced~~\nRSVP Now at https://events-expert-panel.eventbrite.com \nEarly Bird tickets available for $10 . \n\nRSVP Now at https://events-expert-panel.eventbrite.com \nEarly bird tickets available for $10 \nEvent Design and Marketing Expert Panel and Networking Mixer\nat Spaces\non 1160 Battery St.\, Suite 100 San Francisco\, CA 94111 \n7/11/18 \, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \n\nSpaces offers an inspiring environment where ideas develop\, businesses build and relationships evolve in San Francisco. Developers and startups can attend to receive free technical training\, one-on-one mentoring and more education aimed at driving their success. Learn more here. \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. \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. \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. \nLooking for advice on your business in San Francisco? Come join us at our event and discover the exciting things you can be doing. \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 digital marketing strategies? 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. \nRSVP Now at https://events-expert-panel.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/event-design-marketing-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Speaking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180626T200000
DTSTAMP:20180519T020638Z
CREATED:20180519T020638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180519T020638Z
UID:10002326-1530036000-1530043200@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:Health/Sport Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer - Google on 6/26/18
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Health/Sport Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer on Tuesday\, June 26th\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at Google\, 345 Spear St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105 (6th Floor\, “Top of The Mark” room). \nDo you want to learn about the health/sport tech industry? Are you looking to network with professionals who are particularly interested in learning about sports/health technology? Come meet other professionals in this growing industry. This event is open to anyone from other industries and backgrounds who want to network and learn more in general. We encourage everyone to come enjoy this panel and networking event at Google on 345 Spear St. \nRSVP Now at https://sport-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com \nEvent Agenda and Info:\n6:00pm to 7:00pm: Networking\n7:00pm to 7:15pm: Google Launchpad Introduction\n7:15pm to 7:45pm: Expert Panel\n7:45pm to 8:00pm: More Networking \nSTART-UP TABLING OPPORTUNITY:\nDuring the event\, we’ll have 5 Complimentary Tables for 5 lucky 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 start-up tables. Allstart-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 “START-UP 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 start-up table” and include your email\, contact info\, company website and we’ll let you know if you’ve been selected. \nRegistering for a Startup Table ticket does NOT give you a ticket for the event; only a direct email confirming your table spot from our Professional Connector Team will count as an event access ticket. \n~~ANNOUNCING EXPERT PANEL SOON~~\nRSVP Now at https://sport-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com\nEarly Bird tickets available for $12 or General Ticket for $15.\n \n\nRSVP Now at RSVP Now at https://sport-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com\n \nEarly Bird Tickets available for $12 or General Ticket for $15. \nSport Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer \nat Google on 345 Spear Street\, San Francisco \n6/26/18 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \nLaunchpad Space is an event-based community space in San Francisco. Developers and startups can attend to receive free technical training\, one-on-one mentoring and more education aimed at driving their success.\nLearn more here. \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 Launchpadprogram. 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 \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. \nHOOCH is the first-ever subscription drink app where members receive One FREE Drink Every Day\, at top bars and restaurants around San Francisco. Use code “PACVIP“ and get your First Month membership for $1! It is your chance to discover top venues\, premium cocktail and drink options\, and invite-only events and experiences. https://hooch.co/ \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. \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://sport-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/health-sport-tech-networking-mixer/
LOCATION:3/30/21 – PAC Webinar Growing Your Brand Fast 2
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,General,health,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180620T180000
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SUMMARY:East Bay Tech Leaders Networking & Digital Leadership Keynote
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our East Bay Tech Leaders Networking and Keynote on Wednesday\, June 20th from 6pm to 8pm at Dictionary.com located at 555 12 Street\, Oakland.\n \nAre you looking to network with tech professionals and tech leaders? Are you looking to learn how to become a tech leader? 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 leadership skills. We encourage everyone to come and network. \nRSVP Now at https://east-bay-tech-leaders.eventbrite.com\n \nEvent Agenda and Info:\n6:00pm to 7:00pm: Networking\n7:00pm to 7:20pm: Keynote “Digital Leadership: How to become a leader in the 21st century.”\n7:20pm to 8:00pm: More Networking \nComplimentary pizza bites and soft drinks from our lead sponsor Dictionary.com \n~~ Keynote ~~\nDigital Leadership: How to become a leader in the 21st century. \n\nHow to build a brand\nBe seen as an expert in your industry\nLearn to leverage LinkedIn for growth\nHow to eliminate head trash to become a leader\n\n~~ Speaker ~~\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. \nRSVP Now at https://east-bay-tech-leaders.eventbrite.com\n \nEarly bird tickets available for $10\, General $15 and $20 at the door. \nDictionary.com\, Oakland \non 555 12 St.\, Floor #4 Oakland\n6/20/2018\,\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \nDictionary.com is the world’s leading digital dictionary. We provide millions of English definitions\, spellings\, audio pronunciations\, example sentences\, and word origins. Dictionary.com’s main\, proprietary source is the Random House Unabridged Dictionary\, which is continually updated by our team of experienced lexicographers and supplemented with trusted\, established sources including American Heritage and Harper Collins to support a range of language needs. Dictionary.com also offers a translation service\, a Word of the Day\, a crossword solver\, and a wealth of editorial content that benefit the advanced word lover and the English language student alike. \nEvent Host \nProfessional Connector: a vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector \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. \nHow to think like a CEO? Join the event and learn about to be a leader \nWant to learn more about branding strategies? Join us for the event to find out more. \nAre you looking for a business coach or consultant to help you take your San Francisco business to the next level? Come join us at our event and discover how we could help grow your company. \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://east-bay-tech-leaders.eventbrite.com\n \n20% OFF WP-Engine Hosting \nWeebly: https://shrsl.com/udyr
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/east-bay-tech-leaders-networking-digital-leadership-keynote/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180619T200000
DTSTAMP:20250912T185356Z
CREATED:20180519T020752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185356Z
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SUMMARY:San Francisco FinTech Networking Mixer W Hotel 6/19/18 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our San Francisco FinTech Networking Mixer event on Tuesday\, June 19th\, 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://fin-tech-san-francisco.eventbrite.com\n \nCome network with other FinTech professionals\, bankers\, CFOs and developers at the beautiful W Hotel in San Francisco. Make new connections in the city and come ready to interact\, build contacts\, learn new information and share stories with other finance technology professionals attending this event. This opportunity to build relationships and find connections within the FinTech industry will be an experience that will not be forgotten. Regardless of your industry level or your industry\, you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general at https://fin-tech-san-francisco.eventbrite.com or pay $20 at the door\n(At the Door Cash Only) \n\n\n\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. \nRSVP Now at https://fin-tech-san-francisco.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nSan Francisco Fin Tech Networking Mixer @ W Hotel Living Room Bar (first floor)\n6/19/18 – 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. \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 for your law firm in San Francisco? Come join us at our event and discover the exciting things you can be doing. \nAre you looking to better your digital marketing strategies? Check David Mitroff\, Ph.D new 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/fin-tech-networking-mixer/
LOCATION:3/16/2023 Oakland Happy Hour Event
CATEGORIES:Financial,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180614T130000
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SUMMARY:Engage Hospitality General Manager's Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday June 14th for the General Manager’s Summit from 1pm to 8pm. The General Manager’s Summit is the opportunity to strengthen your skills and abilities through workshops and collaboration. It is also a time to network with your fellow General Managers throughout the Engage Hospitality Collection. \nDavid Mitroff will be speaking at 4:35PM on Reputation Management and Customer Pitfalls \nManaging your online brand and reputation are key in minimizing risk and legal issues. Companies must set internal policies to avoid unintentional issues that might affect their reputation and potentially create a legal dilemma. Learn to identify and focus on current and potential pitfalls\, leading to practical solutions to develop company policies. Learn about reputation management\, implementing an employee handbook to avoid future issues\, and how to deal with customer pitfalls. \nLearn to protect your brand and employees from potential risk and legal issues. Understand how to evaluate potential company and customer pitfalls and create company policies that can be implemented to handle them. Attendees will learn and gain tools necessary to minimizing risk and avoiding potential legal issues. \nGet tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-managers-summit-tickets-45573696152#tickets \nThis event is closed to the Engage Hospitality Corporation. \nEngage Hospitality is an innovative hotel management company based in San Francisco focused on achieving rewarding results and operational success for hotel owners. By encouraging guest loyalty\, promoting creative and forward-thinking strategies\, and providing a progressive workplace for employees\, Engage Hospitality has grown to become one of Northern California’s leading hotel operators.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/general-managers-summit/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Networking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180605T152500
DTSTAMP:20180530T010605Z
CREATED:20180530T010605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T010605Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Reputation Management: Proven Tactics for Promoting Your Desired Image
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 5th at 3pm for a Webinar on Reputation Management! \nIn an age of instant posting\, tweeting\, and snapping\, it may feel like you have no control over what people are saying about your organization online. This workshop will show you how to use available tools and resources—including social media\, review sites\, and response charts—to increase positive marketplace awareness and promote content that spotlights exactly what you want people to see. \n\nPresenter: David Mitroff\, CEO & Founder; Chief Consultant\, Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\n\nEvent Contact: Steve Wolfingbarger\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions regarding this event or registration\, please contact the AAHOA Office at (404) 816-5759 or by email at info@aahoa.com.
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/webinar-reputation-management/
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Technology,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180529T200000
DTSTAMP:20180519T020906Z
CREATED:20180519T020906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180519T020906Z
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SUMMARY:Food & Restaurant Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Food & Restaurant Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer on Tuesday\, May 29th\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at Google\, 345 Spear St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105 (6th Floor\, “Top of The Mark” room). \nAre you interested in learning about restaurant technology? Do you want to network with professionals who are particularly interested in advancing restaurant technology? Come and meet other professionals in this growing industry. This event is open to anyone from other industries and backgrounds who want to network and learn more in general. We encourage everyone to come enjoy this panel and networking event at Google on 345 Spear St. \nRSVP Now at https://restaurant-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com \nEvent Agenda and Info:\n6:00pm to 7:00pm: Networking\n7:00pm to 7:15pm: Google Introduction\n7:15pm to 7:45pm: Expert Panel\n7:45pm to 8:00pm: More Networking \nSTART-UP TABLING OPPORTUNITY:\nDuring the event\, we’ll have 5 Complimentary Tables for 5 lucky 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 start-up tables. Allstart-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 “START-UP 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 start-up table” and include your email\, contact info\, company website and we’ll let you know if you’ve been selected. \nRegistering for a Startup Table ticket does NOT give you a ticket for the event; only a direct email confirming your table spot from our Professional Connector Team will count as an event access ticket. \nRSVP Now at https://restaurant-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com\nEarly Bird tickets available for $12 or General Tickets for $15.\n \n~~EXPERT PANEL~~\nLarissa Russell – CEO and Co Founder of Pod Foods \nLarissa Russell is the CEO and co-founder of Pod Foods (Pod)\, a company that brings local and emerging brands into retail stores at a fraction of the time and cost so that high-quality products can be made accessible to consumers\, and small businesses can succeed. Prior to founding Pod\, Russell had a cookie business called Green Pea Cookie\, which made cookies out of peas. She and her co-founder Fiona Lee experienced the challenges of the B2B grocery supply chain first-hand. Russell graduated from Dartmouth College in 2013 and aims to inspire and create pathways for people to live their authentic lives. \nRaf Peeters\, Founder and CEO of Qcify \nRaf Peeters is currently Founder and CEO of Qcify Inc\, a technology company developing the next generation of quality control solutions to the food processing industry. Qcify’s AI technology helps reduce costs\, improve efficiency and take the human subjectivity out of quality control. Their technology is currently used across Australia\, Europe and the USA. Raf is also President and CEO of Innova Food Tech\, a consulting firm that’s active in the food industry and more specifically on the food equipment and processing side. In the 6 months prior to Innova Food Tech he was Co-founder and VP of Business Development at CottageMeal (now part of GrubMarket)\, an online marketplace where you can find locally made and grown food items. During this time he helped the company gain traction in the SF Bay Area and help them secure initial funding. Prior\, he was Technical Sales Support Manager\, Optical Sorting at Key Technology\, Inc from April 2013 to October 2014. He held the position of Area Sales Manager and Director US Operations at Visys from 2007 to 2013. Since moving to the USA in 2010 he has generated over $15M in sales and helped successfully launch 5 equipment companies in Northern America. \n~~ SPONSOR ~~\nCLEAN NUTRITIONAL BLENDS FOR YOUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE\nNot energy drinks and never any artificial colors\, flavors or sweeteners.\nSupplement Your Lifestyle™ https://www.lifeaidbevco.com \nRSVP Now at RSVP Now at https://restaurant-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com \nEarly Bird tickets available for $12 or General Tickets for $15. \nFood & Restaurant Tech Expert Panel and Networking Mixer\nat Google on 345 Spear Street\, San Francisco\n5/29/18 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \nLaunchpad Space is an event-based community space in San Francisco. Developers and startups can attend to receive free technical training\, one-on-one mentoring and more education aimed at driving their success.\nLearn more here. \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 Launchpadprogram. 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 \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. \nHOOCH is the first-ever subscription drink app where members receive One FREE Drink Every Day\, at top bars and restaurants around San Francisco. Use code “PACVIP“ and get your First Month membership for $1! It is your chance to discover top venues\, premium cocktail and drink options\, and invite-only events and experiences. https://hooch.co/ \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. \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://restaurant-tech-expert-panel-networking.eventbrite.com
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/food-restaraunt-tech-mixer/
LOCATION:3/30/21 – PAC Webinar Growing Your Brand Fast 2
CATEGORIES:Expert Panel,Food Tech,General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Restaurants,Speaking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T200000
DTSTAMP:20250912T185352Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185352Z
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SUMMARY:San Francisco Executives and Tech Leaders Networking Mixer - W Hotel SF
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our San Francisco Executives and Tech Leaders Networking Mixer event on Tuesday\, May 15th\, 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://sf-tech-leaders.eventbrite.com\n \nMeet C Level professionals or other executives from startups\, tech companies\, law firms\, and many other industries. Make new friends and the city and be ready and excited to interact\, build contacts\, learn new information and share stories with our other professionals attending our events. This opportunity to build relationships and find connections will set you on the right track to achieve your business endeavors. Regardless of your industry level or your industry\, you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general at https://sf-tech-leaders.eventbrite.com or pay $20 at the door\n(At the Door Cash Only) \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. \nThe event is from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.\nRSVP Now at https://sf-tech-leaders.eventbrite.com\nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nSan Francisco Executives and Tech Leaders Networking Mixer @ W Hotel Living Room Bar (first floor)\n5/15/18 – 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. \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 for your law firm in San Francisco? Come join us at our event and discover the exciting things you can be doing. \nAre you looking to better your digital marketing strategies? Check David Mitroff\, Ph.D new 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/san-francisco-executives-tech-leaders/
LOCATION:3/16/2023 Oakland Happy Hour Event
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Startup
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SUMMARY:SF Happy Hour Networking Mixer - Hardwood SF 5/8/18 6PM
DESCRIPTION:Join us in San Francisco for a happy hour networking event on Wednesday\, May 8th\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm\, at Hardwood Bar & Smokery (www.hardwoodsf.com) located at 680 8th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103. \nHardwood Bar & Smokery is providing a special to all those who attend this happy hour networking event. Each attendee will receive a beer ticket to try their brand new draft. \nRSVP at https://sf-happy-hour-networking.eventbrite.com \nDo you want to meet other professionals like you who are looking to make new connections and expand their network? Come learn and share information with other local professionals thriving in various fields. This opportunity to build relationships and find connections will set you on the right track to achieve your business endeavours. \nRSVP Now at https://sf-happy-hour-networking.eventbrite.com or pay $20 at the door\n(At the Door Cash Only)   \n \nIf you haven’t yet\, this very special event will give you the opportunity to discover Hardwood Bar & Smokery’s location that features various craft cocktails and Bay Area BBQ. Hardwood is located between Brannan St. and Townsend St. in San Francisco \nThe event is from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  \nRSVP Now at https://sf-happy-hour-networking.eventbrite.com\n \nRSVP Required: RSVP for only $10 or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only)\nSF Happy Hour Networking Mixer @ Hardwood Bar & Smokery \n5/8/18 – San Francisco\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT) \nHardwood Bar & Smokery \n680 8th Street\, \nSan Francisco\, CA 94103\n \n \nHardwood Bar & Smokery opened in 2017 by all Bay Area Natives. Hardwood has one goal in mind – to provide some good old-fashioned Bay Area hosptality the best way they know how – through food and drinks. Hardwood Bar & Smokery features Bay Area BBQ smoked over Northern California white oak and local almond wood; A labor of love which has become a staple at Hardwood. www.hardwoodsf.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. \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 Internal Diploma Business program and a Google Mentor for the Google Startup 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\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 Design a Business Website? Come join us at our event and let’s discuss the the must-haves on your website. \nWhat is Cryptocurrency? Let’s talk about this disruptive technology that is going to revamp our financial system at our event! \nWant to learn How to Think Like A CEO? Attend our event and meet like-minded people that will inspire your career develeopment and goals. \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 resource. Learn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/sf-happy-hour-networking-mixer-hardwood-sf-5-8-18-6pm/
LOCATION:South Bay Business Networking Mixer 8/16
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing
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SUMMARY:Tasting Greek Tsipouro & Bulgarian Rakia\, Cocktail Event at SLS Beverly Hills - Los Angeles 5/4/18 6:00pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, May 4th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for a Cocktail Reception to Introduce Greek Tsipouro and Bulgarian Rakia Spirits at SLS Beverly Hills\, located at 465 SOUTH LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD\nLOS ANGELES\, GEORGE ROOM. \nThis is an Invite-Only*** event for Food/Spirits Industry Executives\, Alcohol and Beverage-related Business Development Managers\, Account Managers\, and Food/Beverage related media professionals only. Each registration will be reviewed to make sure those registered are a right match for this private event.  \n***If you have not been personally invited (paper invitation or personalized email) you will be added to our waitlist and/or informed that you can attend other events we host as this event only has space for 40 very specific people. Thank you for your understanding. \nAt this private event enjoy hosted appetizers\, Tsipouro & Rakia tasting\, and special handcrafted cocktails. Meet Star Mixologist and Bartender and learn more about this two Mediterranean Spirits\, and more at SLS Beverly Hills.. \n \nDuring this event discover: \n\nGreek Tsipouro\nTsipouro is a pomace brandy from Greece and in particular Thessaly\, Epirus\, Macedonia\, and the island of Crete (where Cretans call it tsikoudia). Tsipouro is made from the residue of the wine press.\nBulgarian Rakia\nRakia\, national Bulgarian drink\, is the collective term for fruit brandy popular in Central Europe and Southeast Europe. \n\nCome meet other Spirits Industry Professionals (Supermarkets and hypermarkets representatives\, importers\, distributors\, wholesalers\, etc.)\, Food/Beverage magazine journalists\, Mixologist and our Greek companies representatives during this mixer. \nDon’t miss this chance to network with other Los Angeles professionals\, make new business connections\, build your network\, exchange business development and partnership ideas with high-level professionals. \nLearn more at https://greek-spirits-los-angeles.eventbrite.com\n \nGreek Tsipouro & Bulgarian Rakia Cocktail Event\nSLS Beverly Hills\nFriday\, May 4th\, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nHosted Appetizers and Drinks \nGEORGE ROOM\n465 SOUTH LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD\nLOS ANGELES  \n\nMake new business and personal connections while learning about new products and cuisine. \n\nSLS Beverly Hills\n\nCreated by visionary hotelier Sam Nazarian\, designer Philippe Starck and Chef José Andrés\, SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills takes guests through a journey of discovery into a new paradigm in luxury hotels. \n \n\n\n  \nLearn more at https://greek-spirits-los-angeles.eventbrite.com\n \nWhy & Who should attend this event?  \nDo you work in Import-Export? Do you own a restaurant? Do you manage supermarkets? Come mingle and network with other food industry professionals of the Los Angeles \nAre you looking to increase your knowledge and network connections? One of the best ways to leverage your knowledge and skills is by meeting and reviewing other’s Professional and Business presence. \n \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people depending on the venue – however\, this is an event for 40 Invite Only guests. 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 check-in. \nHow to Dress: \nThis is after work networking event\, dress up as you were meeting your next potential partner or client\, show us the best of yourself. Business casual is allowed. 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. \nTerms & Conditions: \nThis is an invite-only event for Food/Spirits Industry Executives\, Food/Beverage-related Business Development Managers\, Account Managers\, and Food related media professionals only. By 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 and agree that changes may occur with respect to venue\, date\, time\, guest list\, numbers of attendees\, sponsors or other details. Furthermore\, mistakes in event descriptions or text may occur and attendee 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. 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/tasting-greek-tsipouro-bulgarian-rakia-cocktail-event-sls-beverly-hills-los-angeles-5-4-18-600pm/
LOCATION:1024×576-NPhXgW
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing
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SUMMARY:Law Firm Marketing Interactive Bootcamp - Los Angeles - May 4th
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Law Firm Marketing Interactive Bootcamp at \, Los Angeles on May 4th\, SLS Beverly Hills. \nCome out and learn about the many ways you or your business can enhance revenue thanks to law firm marketing. \nRSVP at https://law-firm-marketing-bootcamp-los-angeles.eventbrite.com (A rsvp and confirmation email is needed to attend the event) \n\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 and\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 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 at https://law-firm-marketing-bootcamp-las-vegas.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://law-firm-marketing-bootcamp-los-angeles.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)\, 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. 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  \n \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nDo you own a law firm in Los Angeles? Come mingle and network with other legal professionals from Los Angeles \nAre you a looking to open a restaurant or a hospitality business in Los Angeles?  Come join us for our workshop and see how the same skills can apply to your business. \nAre you looking to organize a private event in Los Angeles?  One of the best ways to find the best talent is by putting together a recruiting mixer. \nAlso\, professionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \n  \nOur Partners and Sponsors \n \n  \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-los-angeles-may-4th/
LOCATION:Beers and Biotech at Hidden Tap and Barrel\, South San Francisco | Aug 7th\, 2025\, CA
CATEGORIES:General,Marketing
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