Networking For Success

Building a solid network in a professional environment is an essential skill. This interactive workshop will help you understand the value and power of networking. You will learn how to build and maintain a strong and valuable network. You will also learn what pitfalls you should avoid, how to effortlessly make contact with others, and how to successfully promote yourself and your business.

You will Learn:

why to network and what the purpose of networking is
what types of networking events there are
how to find networking events
how to plan for a networking event
what to do at a networking event
how to follow up after a networking event
how to use social media to assist in networking

You'll leave this event with the ability to find networking events that match your needs, a strategy for networking and an understanding of how to use networking to build your career or business.

This workshop is in partnership with Score Greater Hartford and Entrepreneurial Center and Women's Business Center, East Hartford.

Presenters: Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski

Eric Lopkin (Founder and CEO) founded The Modern Observer Group in 2002 to promote his freelance communications work. Eric spent the earlier part of his career working in the communications field as a creative director in advertising, an operations manager at media companies, and other roles. In 2009, he wanted to use his skills and talents to help small businesses and executives achieve their professional as well as personal goals, Eric reformed his company to bring in a greater range of coaches and consultants to enhance the services available to their clients.

Chip Janiszewski (Coach/Consultant) is a creative consultant, networking specialist, trainer, facilitator, educator and speaker. He has trained and mentored thousands of individuals (including business professionals, students in Universities and High Schools) in business basics (including accounting topics, business and strategic planning, operations, time management, entrepreneurship), networking basics (including identifying opportunities, building relationships, presentation skills) and other topics such as Mindset and Personal Strategic Planning. Chip also works with Corporate Clients: topics include Building and Maintaining a Positive Workplace, Client Retention, and Business Development (including Networking Strategies).