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SUMMARY:Virtual Happy Hour Networking Event
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It’s been a lonely COVID-19 year with little social interaction. Take this time to meet new people and make up for lost time. Take this opportunity to enjoy a drink as you build your network for future opportunities. \nRSVP NOW at: https://live-happy-hour-event.eventbrite.com \nAgenda:\n\nIntroduction by Host David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\nEach member of the group will introduce briefly themselves and then everyone will share ideas\nNetworking with one another \nDrink!\n\nThis event is open to anyone who wants to network and share ideas except No MLM (No Exceptions). \nQuestions? \nTeam@ProfessionalConnector.com \nwww.ProfessionalConnector.com \nRSVP NOW at: https://live-happy-hour-event.eventbrite.com \n\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][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”1″ _address=”1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.3″ custom_margin=”-109px|auto||auto||” _i=”0″ _address=”1.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”1.0.0″][et_pb_image src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/David-Mitroff-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”1.0.0.0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”1″ _address=”1.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”1.1.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.3″ _i=”0″ _address=”1.1.0.0″] \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is a sought-after Business Growth Strategist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. This includes entertaining stories from his consulting work. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on a wide range of topics such as how to build a brand with data-driven marketing\, digital leadership: growing your online presence\, and the psychology behind building professional connections. \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) is the Founder and Chief Consultant at Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com). David questions assumptions\, offers creative ideas\, and encourages new initiatives from strategy through implementation. \nDavid’s wealth of knowledge is transferred to clients leading to heightened sales\, increased customer experiences\, and enhanced relationship building techniques. David has an extensive educational background\, in addition to professional sales training\, which includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with coursework in Business Administration\, Legal Studies\, and Marketing providing a foundation for excellent critical and analytical thinking\, business strategy\, relationship building\, and networking.  \nThroughout his career\, Dr. Mitroff has served as an instructor for several reputable colleges such as the University of California at Berkeley\, in addition to being a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. David has also written books on Online Business Growth Strategies\, Law Firm Business Growth Strategies\, The Event Effect\, and more! \nWant to learn more about our approach for business consulting? \nWant to learn more about how to create a brand for your business? \nWant to have a executive coach to take your carreer to the next level? \nAre you looking for assistance with your business bookkeeping?  \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started!  \n\nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of business networking and social mixers to provide business professionals an opportunity to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We work with companies to build their brand through events and create amazing launches and private parties. In the San Francisco Bay Area for the last 8 years we have hosted over 50+ events each year at such venues as Google\, WeWork\, General Assembly\, Yelp\, W Hotel\, and more. We also host events in other cities such as at the Beverley Hills SLS Hotel and Portland Nines Hotel. Call us today to see how we might be able to help your company organize launch parties\, recruiting events\, sales events\, groundbreakings (www.groundbreakings.com) and more! \n\nRSVP NOW at: https://live-happy-hour-event.eventbrite.com \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who will benefit from this event? \nWhether you are a professional service provider or a business owner\, this event is beneficial for everyone. Come to seek ways to expand your network in a virtual world\, while enjoying a drink of your choice.  \nHow many people show up? \nOur Virtual Events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. 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: \nMake sure you have your LinkedIn profile ready. Ideally\, short versions like linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff \nHow to Dress: \nIt’s a virtual event so you may dress as you like\, but we all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography & Video: \nOur events and webinars are recorded for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to photograph\, videotape and otherwise record the event and use the resulting footage for promotional purposes. 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SUMMARY:Review Sites and Reputation Management
DESCRIPTION:What are the best ways to increase leads from Yelp and Google? Join us for our live webinar on Review Sites and Reputation Management on Tuesday\, August 3\, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am PDT. This webinar will be hosted by business consultant\, keynote speaker\, and CEO of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.(www.PiedmontAve.com) David Mitroff Ph.D. At this event\, you will learn why reputation management is important for attracting customers online. Any press\, reviews and comments can impact a business significantly. This webinar will help navigate how to use Yelp and Google to leverage your reputation. This includes Yelp and Google listings\, advertisements and reviews. David Mitroff will teach you how to assess and brand your presence online through Yelp and Google as well as resolve issues to improve your business’ reputation. Everyone who attends the event will get a free audit of their online presence and review sites. \nRSVP now at: www.review-sites-reputation-management.eventbrite.com \nEvent Details:\n\nPresentation by David Mitroff Ph.D.: benefits\, key concepts\, and tips on Google and Yelp profiles as well as reputation management online\n\n\nReceive an online presence and review site audit with live feedback to improve your website\nLearn how to assess and brand your business’ online presence\nLearn how to respond and resolve negative issues that are impacting your business’ reputation\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insight on how to develop a successful website and grow your business’ online presence with like-minded people! \nRSVP Now at: www.review-sites-reputation-management.eventbrite.com \nOur Event Host and Speaker – David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) is a sought after Business Growth Strategist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on a wide range of topics such as reputation management\, how to build a brand with data-driven marketing and digital leadership: growing your online presence. \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Consultant of Piedmont Avenue Consulting (PiedmontAve.com) who creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty and streamlines business processes. \nHe has given a TEDx talk and been a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, San Francisco Business Times\, Hospitality Technology\, California Lawyer\, and more. \nDr. Mitroff is also a College Instructor who teaches entrepreneurship and marketing courses at the University of California\, Berkeley and is a Google Mentor for the Google for Startups program. \nIf you’re looking to improve your website or manage your online reputation\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! To schedule your free consultation today! \nHost and organizer: Professional Connector: A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc.\n@ProfConnector @DavidMitroff \nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area-based business development and marketing consulting firm that creates brand awareness\, strengthens customer loyalty\, and increases lead generation by leveraging new technologies and streamlining business processes. We organize and promote hundreds of Bay Area business social mixers to encourage networking\, build personal connections\, and promote positive business relationships. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nBusiness owners\, those who are looking to improve their website\, marketing professionals\, e-commerce businesses\, and all businesses who are interested in growing their business online by improving their reputation management will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event.  \nWant to learn more about increasing your WordPress website speed? \nWant to learn ways to make user engage with websites?  \nWant to learn more about how to get traffic onto your website? \nWant to learn more about how to manage your online reputation on Yelp? \nAttend our webinar\, we will discuss these topics! Or schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. today! \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! To schedule your free consultation today! \nHow many people show up? \nOur events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. You will be able to meet and talk to anyone; our host(s) will be there to make introductions and keep things moving. \nRecording: \nOur events are recorded for our websites and social media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to take recordings. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be recorded and used to promote future events. \nRSVP Now at: www.review-sites-reputation-management.eventbrite.com
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SUMMARY:Virtual Happy Hour Networking Event | Thursday\, July 15\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thurs. July 15\, 2021 at 4:30pm PDT for a screen-to-screen networking experience with professionals from the Bay Area and beyond.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nIf you’re still feeling is a little-to-early to go back to in-person events\, we got you covered! Join us on Thursday\, July 15\, 2021 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm PDT for a screen networking experience\, get to know new professionals and have fun! \nWhether you work in the hospitality industry in the San Francisco Bay Area\, in the restaurant industry\, in a law firm\, in tech\, or any other industry that host virtual or in person events\, there is a place for you. Even more\, this event is virtual\, so your networking connections are global! You can meet people from Los Angeles\, New York\, Miami or even in China! You never know what connections you can make and how far those connections can grow your business. Take this opportunity to enjoy a drink as you build your network for future possibilities. \nRSVP NOW at: https://virtual-happy-hour-july-2021.eventbrite.com \nAgenda:\n\nIntroduction by Host David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\nEach member of the group will introduce briefly themselves and then everyone will share ideas\nNetworking with one another\n\nThis event is open to anyone who wants to network and share ideas except No MLM (No Exceptions). \nQuestions? \nTeam@ProfessionalConnector.com \nwww.ProfessionalConnector.com \nRSVP NOW at: https://virtual-happy-hour-july-2021.eventbrite.com \n\n\n\nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. is a sought-after Business Growth Strategist who shares his secrets for creating successful brands that stand out and thrive. This includes entertaining stories from his consulting work. David inspires business professionals through his keynote talks on a wide range of topics such as how to build a brand with data-driven marketing\, digital leadership: growing your online presence\, and the psychology behind building professional connections. \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. (www.DavidMitroff.com) is the Founder and Chief Consultant at Piedmont Avenue Consulting (www.PiedmontAve.com). David questions assumptions\, offers creative ideas\, and encourages new initiatives from strategy through implementation. \nDavid’s wealth of knowledge is transferred to clients leading to heightened sales\, increased customer experiences\, and enhanced relationship building techniques. David has an extensive educational background\, in addition to professional sales training\, which includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with coursework in Business Administration\, Legal Studies\, and Marketing providing a foundation for excellent critical and analytical thinking\, business strategy\, relationship building\, and networking. \nThroughout his career\, Dr. Mitroff has served as an instructor for several reputable colleges such as the University of California at Berkeley\, in addition to being a featured media expert for NBC\, ABC\, Forbes\, Entrepreneur\, Inc. Magazine\, Washington Post\, Hospitality Technology\, Hospitality Net and more. David has also written books on Online Business Growth Strategies\, Law Firm Business Growth Strategies\, The Event Effect\, and more! \n\nAre you looking to expand your luxury goods business?\nWant to take your fitness business to the next level?\nAre you looking for consulting services on the hospitality indsutry?\nWant to learn more about our approach for business consulting?\n\nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started! \n\n\n\nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of business networking and social mixers to provide business professionals an opportunity to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We work with companies to build their brand through events and create amazing launches and private parties. In the San Francisco Bay Area for the last 8 years we have hosted over 50+ events each year at such venues as Google\, WeWork\, General Assembly\, Yelp\, W Hotel\, and more. We also host events in other cities such as at the Beverley Hills SLS Hotel and Portland Nines Hotel. Call us today to see how we might be able to help your company organize launch parties\, recruiting events\, sales events\, groundbreakings (www.groundbreakings.com) and more! \n\n\nRSVP NOW at: https://virtual-happy-hour-july-2021.eventbrite.com \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nWhy & Who will benefit from this event? \nWhether you are a professional service provider or a business owner\, this event is beneficial for everyone. Come to seek ways to expand your network in a virtual world\, while enjoying a drink of your choice. \nHow many people show up? \nOur Virtual Events usually see anywhere from 20 to 400 people. 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: \nMake sure you have your LinkedIn profile ready. Ideally\, short versions like linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff \nHow to Dress: \nIt’s a virtual event so you may dress as you like\, but we all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nPhotography & Video: \nOur events and webinars are recorded for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to photograph\, videotape and otherwise record the event and use the resulting footage for promotional purposes. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. \nRSVP NOW at: https://virtual-happy-hour-july-2021.eventbrite.com \nIf you’re looking for a business consultant\, keynote speaker\, executive coach\, or marketing expert\, schedule a FREE call with David Mitroff Ph.D. to get started!
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SUMMARY:How to Create Successful Social Media for your Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually via Zoom on Tuesday\, Sept. 29\, 2020 from 4pm to 6pm for our How to Create a Successful Business Social Media Profile!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThis webinar is for business professionals that are interested in learning more about navigating social media. Joins us on Tuesday\, September 29\, 2020 at 4pm PST to learn everything social media. Everyone has social media\, but there is an art to creating successful social media for your business. Having a social media presence is more important now than ever with these unprecedenting times. Don’t let your business get behind when you can be engaging with clients through social media platforms. Social media can be difficult to manuever with all of the different platforms that the internet has to offer\, and that is why we are offereing full insight on professional profiles. \nDavid Mitroff will be discussing techniques about what a business should be posting\, how often they should be posting\, and more ways to build your brand on social media platforms. Learn how to ramp up your online business presence\, network with others and more at our How to Create Successful Social Media For your Business on Tuesday\, September 29\, 2020. \nRSVP NOW at: https://successful-business-social-media.eventbrite.com \nDuring this time\, David Mitroff Ph.D. will be available to answer any questions you might have about your business or a business idea you might have. Let’s connect! \nRSVP Now and we will email you a Zoom Link upon registration. \nAgenda: \no David Mitroff Ph.D. will give a talk on How to Create Successful Social Media for your Business. \no There will be a 30 minute Q&A session to answer any questions you might have about your business’s social media. \nPlease feel free to pass this invitation along to anyone who is interested or might benefit from this webinar. \nThis event is open to anyone who wants to network and share ideas except No MLM (No Exceptions). \nRSVP NOW at: https://successful-business-social-media.eventbrite.com \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. David has also written a book on Online Business Growth Strategies.  \n\n\n\nProfessional Connector. A vision of Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \nWe organize and promote hundreds of business networking and social mixers to provide business professionals an opportunity to make new business and personal connections\, build their network\, find new clients\, and expand their business. We work with companies to build their brand through events and create amazing launch and private parties. In the San Francisco Bay Area for the last 8 years we have hosted over 50+ events each year at such venues as Google\, WeWork\, General Assembly\, Yelp\, W Hotel\, and more. We also host events in other cities such as at the Beverley Hills SLS Hotel and Portland Nines Hotel. Call us today to see how we might be able to help your company 415-360-8589 organize launch parties\, recruiting events\, sales events\, groundbreakings (www.groundbreakings.com) and more! \n\n\nRSVP NOW at: https://successful-business-social-media.eventbrite.com \nWhen is the last time you refreshed your business strategy or Do you have a product\, but don’t really know how to take it to market it? Piedmont Avenue Consulting Inc. is an expert in hospitality marketing\, restaurant marketing\, law firm marketing and much more. Our team of San Francisco business consultants can help you today! \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 will benefit on this event? \nProfessional service providers\, business owners\, attorneys\, lawyers\, attorneys\, accountants\, appraisers\, sales and marketing experts who are seeking ways to start or expand their business on virtual platforms will greatly benefit from attending this webinar. \nHow many people show up? \nOur Virtual Events usually see anywhere from 45 to 400 people. 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: \nMake sure you have your LinkedIn profile ready. Ideally\, short versions like linkedin.com/in/davidmitroff \nHow to Dress: \nIt’s a virtual event so you may dress as you like\, but we all look good when we dress professionally. We always take pictures at our events\, so you want to look your best! \nFor more information on social media:  \nOur website www.PiedmontAve.com provides several tips on creating successful business social media. You can view tips through our blog. \nPhotography & Video: \nOur events and webinars are photographed for our Websites and Social Media sites. By attending our event\, you give us permission to photograph\, videotape and otherwise record the event and use the resulting footage for promotional purposes. All participants at our events are beautiful people and are subject to be photographed and used to promote future events. \nOur Partners and Sponsors \n\n\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\n\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. \nLearn more at www.bitly.com/vcita-piedmontave \n\n\n\nWP Engine is a Hosted service provider\, specifically tailored to WordPress websites and apps. \nMore info and sign up at bit.ly/PACwpengine \nWant to read more? Feel free to keep reading.. \n4 Actionable Ways You Can Boost Brand Awareness \nThere are plenty of obstacles that can prevent your e-commerce business from realizing the level of success you had hoped for. While some may be out of your control\, such as the state of the economy and market trends\, there is plenty that is in your control and that can be manipulated by you. One factor that can really play into how successful your business will be is brand awareness. Without brand awareness\, your business won’t garner the level of customers that you are aiming for. \nSo\, how can you boost the company’s brand awareness? Here are four actionable tips you can use right now. \nGet Active on the Social Networks \nFirst things first\, if your company hasn’t yet embraced social networks\, it’s time to change things. Becoming active on all the big social network platforms such as Facebook\, Twitter\, and Instagram provide companies with a way to interact with customers in an engaging way. Make it a habit to not only post on a regular basis but to also engage with as many people as possible and in real-time. \nAs for what to post\, the focus should be on quality content that is relevant to your brand\, interesting\, has some sort of hook that pulls people in\, is informative\, and can also be entertaining. This is the chance to give your brand personality. \nHold a Flash Sale \nAnother tip is to hold a flash sale. A flash sale is a special promotion or discount that is available to customers for a limited amount of time. The idea is that you are able to sell a large amount of inventory in a very short timeframe. \nThe goal\, of course\, is to attract new customers who you can convert into becoming loyal\, repeat customers. At the same time\, the flash sale creates buzz and excitement\, which gets people talking about your brand in a positive way – thereby increasing brand awareness. \nConsider Using Influencers \nAnother great way to boost awareness of your brand and your products is to team up with influencers. Influencers are big in the social media networks and can have followings in the millions. If they use your product\, give it a glowing review\, and showcase it on one of their networks\, you get immediate exposure to an audience you may not have been able to connect with on your own. \nThese influencers already have trust built with their audience\, so when they are using an item that they enjoy\, their audience trusts that review. \nStart a Referral Program or Incentive \nAnother tip is to start an incentive or referral program. Encourage your existing customers to reach out to their own network and share your company information. You can offer a sales code or promotional code that will reward your existing customer for bringing in a new client if a sale is made. \nIt’s a Marathon Not a Sprint \nWhen it comes to boosting brand awareness\, remember – it is a marathon\, not a sprint that will get the job done. It requires ongoing and consistent efforts in order to see a difference. \nhttps://piedmontave.com/4-actionable-ways-you-can-boost-brand-awareness/
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/how-to-create-successful-social-media-for-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190528T200000
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech San Francisco Networking Mixer | 5/28/19 | W Hotel
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tickets” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite\n\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nJoin us for our monthly Cocktails and Tech Networking Mixer and meet C-level professionals\, start-up founders\, entrepreneurs\, recruiters\, and more from a diversity of industries on Tuesday\, May 28th\, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at the W Hotel Living Room Bar (https://www.wsanfrancisco.com) located at 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103. \nRSVP Now at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/may-san-francisco-networking-mixer/ \nCome to our flagship mixer at 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 industry you are welcomed to join us. \nRSVP Now for $10 early bird or $15 general at https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/may-san-francisco-networking-mixer/ or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img6658.jpg” align=”center” alt=”San Francisco Networking Mixer ” title_text=”San Francisco Networking Mixer ” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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. \nSPONSOR\n \nHire Better. Hire Faster. Hire Worldwide. DistantJob is a remote recruitment agency who works with you to find the perfect match for your position’s requirements. Its unique model can shorten your IT hiring funnel by as much as 40%\, and deliver up to 60% in savings – while getting you top-tier people. distantjob.com \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://proevents.wpengine.com/event/may-san-francisco-networking-mixer/\n \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nCocktails and Tech San Francisco Networking Mixer @ W Hotel Living Room Bar (First Floor)\n5/28/19- San Francisco\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\nW Hotel San Francisco\n181 3rd Street\,\nSan Francisco\, CA 94103 \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.17.2″ /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/wsanfranciscolivingroom.jpg” align=”center” alt=”W San Francisco Living Room Bar” title_text=”W San Francisco Living Room Bar” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/screenshot20171214at2.31.37pm.png” align=”center” alt=”Trace W Hotel” title_text=”Trace W Hotel” max_width=”70%” /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/procandpiedmontavelogo.png” align=”center” alt=”Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. ” title_text=”Piedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. ” url=”https://piedmontave.com/” url_new_window=”on” /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/davidmitroffmarketingexpertheadshotbayarea-1.png” align=”center” max_width=”65%” module_alignment=”center” alt=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” title_text=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/orderyourcopy.jpg” url=”https://www.amazon.com/Online-Business-Growth-Strategies-Practical/dp/1986272109″ url_new_window=”on” align=”center” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.17.2″ /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nRSVP Now! At this point\, you have all the information you need…However\, if you want even MORE information\, feel free to keep reading. \nWhy & Who should attend this event? \nProfessionals who want to socialize\, entrepreneurs\, business owners\, attorneys\, bankers\, real estate developers\, physicians\, technology gurus\, sales and marketing experts\, and others will greatly benefit from attending and networking with each other at this event. \nWhat can a coach really do for your business? David Mitroff Ph.D. has been a consultant\, coach and mentor for many Bay Area companies and Startup. He uses his creativity and psychology experience to find the best way to make clients take proactive actions for their business that are fun to them. \nWhen is the last time you updated your bar program? Check out W Hotel bar and get some inspiration. Talk with our restaurant consultant and see how a bar program can boost your restaurant revenue. \nDo you have a product but don’t really know how to take it to market? Meet our expert and get some advice during the event on go to market strategies. \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 \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/may-san-francisco-networking-mixer/
LOCATION:3/16/2023 Oakland Happy Hour Event
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Sponsored Event: Workshop Workshop by Alan Weiss 3/28/19
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to share the Workshop Workshop done by Alan Weiss in San Francisco on March 28. Bring your planned (or existing) offering with you. By the end of the day you’ll have a tight\, compelling\, low-labor workshop or related session which will drive repeat and expanded business. Grow your business with Alan Weiss’ business growth techniques from this workshop. \nRSVP here https://alanweiss.com/shop/gexp/workshop-workshop/ \nWorkshop Workshop\nMany people tell Alan Weiss they watch how he does things as much as they watch what he does. In fact\, many people repeat their attendance at some of his offerings for that purpose. (Either that or they’re very slow learners!) \nYears ago he offered his formula for: \n\n\nCreating and delivering workshops\n\n\nCreating and delivering facilitation sessions\n\n\nCreating and delivering multi-day sessions\n\n\nThere is no other offering like this anywhere\, and he is not about to make this an annual event\, so if you’re interested\, now is your only chance! \nWhy work so hard? Deliver more powerful presentations and learning with less labor at higher fees. \nUnless\, of course\, you’d rather not. \nRSVP here today https://alanweiss.com/shop/gexp/workshop-workshop/
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/alan-weiss-workshop/
LOCATION:httpscdnevbuccomimages128048131245891737221original20210304-233506
CATEGORIES:Seminars,Small Business,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T050307
CREATED:20190110T051250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T185455Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktails and Tech San Francisco Business Mixer 1/22/19 6pm-8pm
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Tickets” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \n\n \nPowered by Eventbrite\n\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nProfessional Connector is excited to kick-off 2019 with our first Cocktails and Tech Event\, featuring a diverse array of Bay Area Professioinals looking for new connections. \nJoin us for our monthly Cocktails and Tech San Francisco Business Networking Mixer on Tuesday\, January 22nd\, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at the W Hotel Living Room Bar (https://www.wsanfrancisco.com) located at 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94103. \nRSVP and share our link!  https://proevents.wpengine.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-january/ \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 above\, or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \nSome our of attendees work at companies such as Bank of America\, Wells Fargo\, Google\, ZeroCater\, Coffee Meets Bagel\, Redfin\, Ask.com\, Comcast Ventures\, Oracle\, Salesforce\, GoPro\, Sequoia Real Estate\, DoorDash\, Hyatt Regency\, BlueCart\, Kaiser Permanente\, IBM\, Genentech\, Deloitte\, Nestle\, Accenture\, HP\, Intel\, Amazon\, Lyft\, Facebook\, HSBC\, Capegimini\, Yelp\, J.P. Morgan and more. \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 Above \nRSVP Required: RSVP Now for $10 early bird\, $15 general or pay $20 at the door (At the Door Cash Only) \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Living Room” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wsanfranciscolivingroom.jpg” align=”center” alt=”Living Room Bar” title_text=”Living Room Bar” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Living Room Bar Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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 \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Trace Image” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ 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 admin_label=”Trace Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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_text admin_label=”Your Organizer Header” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nYour Organizer\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”ProCo Image” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/procandpiedmontavelogo.png” align=”center” alt=”Professional Connector ” title_text=”Professional Connector” /][et_pb_image admin_label=”David Image” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ 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 admin_label=”David Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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 admin_label=”Book Image” _builder_version=”3.17.2″ 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=”Buy Your Copy ” title_text=”Buy Your Copy” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Book Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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. \nInterested in learning about Cryptocurrency and how it can furthermore enhance and protect yourself and your business? Come to Cocktails and Tech on the 22nd to meet high-level executives in similar tech industries. \nHave you ever felt site-envy while browsing on a beautiful webiste? Many website developers and graphic design professionals will be joining us at the W Hotel! \nInterested in learning how to market to a new generation\, furthemore engaging a broader audience? Many digital marketing professionals will be present at our January Cocktails and Tech 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.  \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Sponsors Text” _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nPremium 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 \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/cocktails-and-tech-january/
LOCATION:3/16/2023 Oakland Happy Hour Event
CATEGORIES:General,Mixers,Networking,Small Business,Startup,Technology
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SUMMARY:Winter 2019 NorCal Franchise Expo - by Frannet of the San Francisco Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:DON’T MISS THIS EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET FACE TO FACE WITH SELECT FRANCHISORS EXPANDING IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.\nWHEN AND WHERE?\nTwo Dates AND Locations\n\n\n\nOption 1: Palo Alto\nJanuary 22\, 2018 from 2:00 – 5:00pm\nMitchell Park Community Center\, 3700 Middlefield Road\nOption 2: San Ramon\n January 23\, 2018 from 1:00 – 4:00pm\nSan Ramon Community Center\, 12501 Alcosta Blvd\n\n\nREGISTER NOW https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-2019-norcal-franchise-expo-registration-50929635912 \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nThis exciting\, free event is for anyone who wants to:\n\nBe your own boss\nStart a business and keep your job\nDiversify your investment portfolio\nBuild long-term equity\nEnjoy Career independence\nHear about financing options – minimal cash out of pocket\, finance the balance\nUse your retirement funds to start a business\nMeet with government agencies offering free services for business owners\nLaunch a recession-resistant business\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT?\n\nGet a general overview of each brand\nParticipate in an interactive Q&A discussion\nMeet face-to-face with franchisors\, funding specialists\, government nonprofit agencies and other resources to help you embark in your entrepreneurial journey\n\nWHAT TYPES OF BUSINESSES WILL YOU MEET?\n\nBusiness to Business\nBusiness to Consumer\nRetail\nSemi-Passive (keep your job and operate a business)\nBoutique Fitness\nDry Cleaning & Laundry Services\nHealth & Wellness\nSenior Services\nEducation\nAnd much more!\n\n\nATTENDEE FAVORS\nThe first 50 attendees will receive a free book\, E-Myth Revisited. All attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an iPad!\n\nHAVE MORE QUESTIONS?\nContact Elizabeth Carmona at ecarmona@frannet.com.\n\nEvent Sponsored by Silicon Valley SCORE\n \nSPACE IS LIMITED\, REGISTER NOW 
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/2019-norcal-franchise-expo/
CATEGORIES:General,Seminars,Small Business
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T050307
CREATED:20181101T054711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T054711Z
UID:10002350-1541527200-1541534400@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:East Bay Happy Hour Networking Mixer - Blind Tiger Oakland 11/6/18 6PM
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nJoin us for our East Bay Happy Hour Networking Mixer on Tuesday\, November 6th\, 2018 from 6pm-8pm at Blind Tiger (Blindtigeroakland.com) located at 2600 Telegraph Avenue (Next to Gogi Time Korean BBQ)\, Oakland. \nScroll up to RSVP now: $10 Early Bird\, $15 General Ticket\, or pay $20 At the Door (At the Door is cash only). \nAre you an East Bay professional looking to network at one of Oakland’s finest cocktail bars? Come connect with other East Bay professionals for an after work happy hour mixer. Interact with people across different industries with various backgrounds. Our mixers usually bring together tech and startup professionals\, developers\, support analysts\, tech engineers\, cloud architects\, cloud consultants\, programmers\, business owners\, young professionals\, lawyers\, bankers\, recruiters\, marketers and more. \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). \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. \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. $10 Early Bird\, $15 General Ticket\, or pay $20 At the Door (At the Door is cash only).\n11/6/18 – Oakland\n6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PDT)\nBlind Tiger\n2600 Telegraph Avenue\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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Blind-Tiger-Oakland.jpg” align=”center” alt=”Blind Tiger Mixer” title_text=”Blind Tiger Mixer” max_width=”50%” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/blindtigerjune.jpg” align=”center” alt=”Blind Tiger Oakland ” title_text=”Blind Tiger Oakland ” max_width=”55%” /][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.10.1″ /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/procandpiedmontavelogo.png” align=”center” alt=”Professional Connector ” title_text=”Professional Connector” /][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ 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.” max_width=”40%” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″ header_text_align=”center”] \nORDER ON AMAZON \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ 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=”3.17.2″] \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 _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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. \nHow can collaboration boost your business? Collaboration boosts business productivity and business performance\, come collaborate at our mixer! \nAre you a brew fanatic? Join us at our happy hour and let’s discuss some of the best Breweries in the Bay Area! \nDo you want to learn how to launch a successful kickstarter campaign? Let’s discuss the steps at 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.  \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \nOur Partners and Sponsors\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.17.2″ 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=”3.17.2″] \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=”3.17.2″] \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” alt=”V cita” title_text=”V cita ” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.17.2″] \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/east-bay-happy-hour-networking-mixer-blind-tiger-oakland/
CATEGORIES:General,Mixers,Networking,Small Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T050307
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:20181012T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T050307
CREATED:20180928T051358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T051358Z
UID:10002355-1539342900-1539349200@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:NAIFA Mt. Diablo Lunch Meeting featuring David Mitroff\, Ph.D. 10/12/18
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nNAIFA Mt. Diablo Lunch Meeting featuring David Mitroff\, Ph.D.\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \n“Critical Success Factors for Business Growth”\nSpeaker: David Mitroff\, Ph.D. \nCEO & Founder; Chief Consultant \nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nEvent Details\nIn this interactive workshop\, we will review a comprehensive strategy for taking your organization to the next level. Business owners are overwhelmed and distracted with day to day activities and tasks. Owners need to make important decisions\, quickly\, with greater consequences\, and often with limited information on hand. Owners concentrate on the tactical decisions and often neglect the strategic ones.  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. \nREGISTER HERE  \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nAbout The Speaker\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/David_Headshot.jpg” url=”https://davidmitroff.com” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” alt=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” title_text=”David Mitroff\, Ph.D.” max_width=”40%” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nDavid Mitroff\, Ph.D. 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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nEvent Schedule\nPlease arrive at 11:15 for your Table Topic. \nDue to limited Table Topic information they will not be reserved. Please come early if you plan on joining a Table Topic. \nRegistration Opens: 11:15am \nTable Topics start: 11:25am \nSalads Served: 11:25am-11:40am \nLunch Served/Speaker Opens: Noon-1pm \nTable Topic 1: “RICP: What It Means and How It Has Boosted My Planning Practice” Jimmy Diehl\, MBA\, CFBS\, RICP\, AIF –MassMutual \nTable Topic 2: TBD \nTable Topic 3: TBD \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nREGISTER HERE \n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nThanks to This Month’s Sponsor\n[/et_pb_text][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.10.1″ src=”https://proevents.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/naifa-gateway-professional-connector.png” url=”https://www.gfainvestments.com” url_new_window=”on” align=”center” alt=”Gateway Financial Advisors\, Inc.” title_text=”Gateway Financial Advisors\, Inc.” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nGateway Financial Advisors \nShane Westhoelter \n(925) 999-8699 \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/naifa-mt-diablo-lunch-meeting-featuring-david-mitroff-10-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Seminars,Speaking,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T050307
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T050307
CREATED:20180911T061001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T061001Z
UID:10002346-1537293600-1537300800@professionalconnector.com
SUMMARY:San Francisco Event Planner Mixer at the Emporium SF 6PM
DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.10.1″] \nDETAILS \nAre you an event planner? A corporate event manager? Market events or want to work in the industry? Join us for our free event planner networking mixer on Tuesday\, September 18th and discover the 900 guest capacity (12\,000 sq. feet) and four tiers of Emporium SF (emporiumsf.com) arcade bar and venue located at 616 Divisadero St.\, San Francisco\, CA 94117. Earth Circus Productions will be on stage to showcase their LED Tron robots and high-flying aerial artists. \nRegister to the Event Planner Mixer at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/event-planner-mixer-tickets-49862406801 \nCome\, drink\, enjoy some bites\, be entertained and get some ideas on how to ignite your client’s next big event and network with bay area event professionals. Discover this hot\, new turnkey venue with built-in entertainment and see what the buzz is all about. It’s no wonder SF Travel rated Emporium at the top of their list for “Hot Holiday Party Venues for Meeting Planners” and SF Magazine rated them “Best Grown-Up Arcade”. They are located in the walk-friendly neighborhood of NoPA at 616 Divisadero St.\, San Francisco\, CA 94117. \nRegister to the Event Planner Mixer at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/event-planner-mixer-tickets-49862406801 \nFeatured Vendors: \nEarth Circus\nCulinary Eye\nSF Travel\nPiedmont Avenue Consulting\, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com)\nProfessional Connector (www.ProfessionalConnector.com) \n9/18/18 – Emporium SF\n616 Divisadero St.\,\nSan Francisco\, CA 94117\n6PM – 8:30PM \nPhotography: \nOur events are photographed for our website 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. \nRegister to the Event Planner Mixer at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/event-planner-mixer-tickets-49862406801 \n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
URL:https://professionalconnector.com/event/event-planner-mixer-emporium-sf/
CATEGORIES:General,Mixers,Networking
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