Business Networking - Calgary
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Business Networking - Calgary
Hi Everyone
Considering kicking off a networking group in NW Calgary, not sure if there are any already around (apart from BNI and CIBN).
Was tossing up doing an expat group. Any thoughts or contacts on something like this?
Cheers
Wayne
Considering kicking off a networking group in NW Calgary, not sure if there are any already around (apart from BNI and CIBN).
Was tossing up doing an expat group. Any thoughts or contacts on something like this?
Cheers
Wayne
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Re: Business Networking - Calgary
Hi Wayne,
sounds like a great idea, would be nice to start off something like this.
We could arrange like a meet up in a pub or cafe.
Thanks,
Johnpaul
sounds like a great idea, would be nice to start off something like this.
We could arrange like a meet up in a pub or cafe.
Thanks,
Johnpaul
Last edited by JP1981; Jul 28th 2014 at 9:56 am.
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Re: Business Networking - Calgary
Excellent, would you prefer a more formal or informal affair?
Nothing saying we can't be formal for regular meetings and informal for other events.
I think we would need 10-15 people to make it valuable for business. Same premise as other groups with only one seat per industry position. We could grow membership through starting social media pages prior to physical meetings.
Would love to have people on my side as 'executives' of the group too.
Thanks
Wayne
Nothing saying we can't be formal for regular meetings and informal for other events.
I think we would need 10-15 people to make it valuable for business. Same premise as other groups with only one seat per industry position. We could grow membership through starting social media pages prior to physical meetings.
Would love to have people on my side as 'executives' of the group too.
Thanks
Wayne
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Re: Business Networking - Calgary
I might be interested in this too. Following the thread for now!
I'm interested in informal
I'm interested in informal
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Re: Business Networking - Calgary
Hi Wayne,
I dont mind helping you with the arrangemenst for this. if you want i can join you as an executive as well.
Thanks,
JP
I dont mind helping you with the arrangemenst for this. if you want i can join you as an executive as well.
Thanks,
JP
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Re: Business Networking - Calgary
Informal here too - haven't been involved in a networking group before, so intrigued.
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Re: Business Networking - Calgary
Good idea.
I'd be interested.
I'd be interested.
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Awesome, that's 5 of us already what a great start.
I've been a member of networking groups since arriving in Calgary, the power of the expat community could be quite fruitful I think.
It may be worth an informal catchup to see what people would like to see this turn in to, getting members is always the hardest part.
I'll put some thought into a location, if anyone has a suggestion for a location let me know.
Cheers
Wayne
I've been a member of networking groups since arriving in Calgary, the power of the expat community could be quite fruitful I think.
It may be worth an informal catchup to see what people would like to see this turn in to, getting members is always the hardest part.
I'll put some thought into a location, if anyone has a suggestion for a location let me know.
Cheers
Wayne
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Re: Business Networking - Calgary
Not there yet, but I would be interested too, as per Geordie Lass, will follow the thread
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In terms of location can we have it somewhere that's not downtown? nightmare to park and everyone I know hates driving into the city!
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Re: Business Networking - Calgary
I was looking at North West locations, there is a lack of networking events up this way (My office is in Crowfoot)
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Re: Business Networking - Calgary
Hi guys
I am not there yet so not that fussed with location. I am happy to travel to any location thats accesdable by public transport.
I am not there yet so not that fussed with location. I am happy to travel to any location thats accesdable by public transport.