Business Networking Breakfast (In-person)

Please join us on Tuesday, January 13, from 7:45 am - 9:00 am for Business Networking with current and not-yet-Rotarians, and Alignable members and not-yet-Alignable members.  Business colleagues, clients and friends of Rotarians and Alignable members are welcome, too.  

Address: Worbar, 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 300, Needham

In the spirit of the month, this month we will explore "New Year's resolutions, from the business side."

After an introduction of the topic, we will break into smaller groups to share our experiences and learning, and then reconvene to share with the entire group.

If you would like to get breakfast or a hot beverage, please know that The Cafe adjacent to our meeting space will be open at 7:30. 

Agenda: 

7:30 - 8:00 am: Arrive, unstructured networking, reconnect - pre-meeting chit-chat for early arrivals (and coffee!)

8:00 am:  Seating, welcome, introductions. 

8:05 am: Business introductions ("commercial," "elevator/escalator pitch" or personal statement).

8:30 am: Rotary Mastermind session.

8:45 am: Discussion wrap-up and summaries; Key take-aways. 

There's a ton of business experience around the table, so the gathered group can be your "Business Advisory Board."

In recent months, the group has taken on these questions: 

• What is the role of holiday gift giving in business? 

• What do we actually "do" to "build business relationships"? 

• What have you learned from a memorable business "failure?"

• How do I get started in my brand new business? What should I do first, and second?

• How do I correct a prospect's misconception about what I do? 

• How do I make networking and referral partnerships more productive?

• What's the right balance of talking and listening in business development and sales conversations? 

Your assignment: Come with one question for the group!

NOTE: If you are on Alignable, you can RSVP for this event there, too, and earn connection credits to others. Here's the link to the Alignable version of this event. Feel free to register here, there, or both.