Networking Events For The Week Of 09/06/10

I hope you enjoy these networking updates and specials. If you are receiving multiple copies of this email or want to be removed from the list please email me. If you know of an event that you want to get the word out, please let me know. If you have updates to my four page word document (Click on this link 4 Page Networking Group List) list, please let me know so I can add and update them. The list has been updated on 9/2/10 and is a static list of groups that regularly meet in Vancouver. The Networking Opportunities list has a revision date at the bottom to see if you have the most recent version. The website is always up and you can visit it directly for updates during the week at http://vancouvernetworkingevents.com. 

This Week’s Events (Click read more for the full week):
September 6th Professional Connections will not be meeting at Boppin Bo’s. Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend.

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Wednesday 9/8/2010 Time: 7:30 AM TO 9:00 AM.  Speed Networking -SPEEDBOWLING – Big Al’s for the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.
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Wednesday September 8, 2010, Business Presenter’s Workshop.  Fear of Making Business Presentations Holding You Back?  Are Your Business Presentations Producing the Results You Want? Become an Exceptional Presenter. Challenge Yourself to Become an Exceptional Presenter. Begin the positive, life changing process to stand up and speak well in business. Enroll NOW! Classes are limited. Go to http://www.bpworkshops.info/ for more information.
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Wednesday Sept 8th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. WIN (Women In Networking NW). RSVP by the previous Monday before event to Cindy Johnson at 360.991.5947 or Cindy@WomenInNetworkingNW.com
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Thursday Sept 9th from 8 AM to 9 AM Member Focus Group will be meeting at Banner Bank, 3100 S.E. 164th Ave. Stewart Kent will be the speaker talking about “Ideas for Planning Your 2011 Marketing Strategies”. This is a free group to attend. Contact Jeannine Shingler jay@freshroots.net 360-693-7711 for more information.
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Thursday 9/9/2010 from Time: 4:30 PM TO 5:30 PM. The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is having a Free Ribbon Cutting at Nutrition Plus located at Nutrition Plus LLC 14313 NE 20th Ave Ste A-114 Vancouver, WA 98686.  Ribbon Cutting at 5 PM
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Thursday, Sept. 9, at Logitech Inc., 4700 N.W. Camas Meadows Dr. in Camas.  Technology in East Clark County will convene a networking event at 5:30 p.m.  The price is a $5 cash donation to cover food and beverages. The event is intended to allow attendees to learn more about Logitech with area technology professionals in east Clark County. RSVP by e-mail is recommended: gary@garyperman.com.
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Thursday, 9/9/10 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Vancouver, The SW WA Human Resources Management Association (SWHRMA) is having a networking event.  All HR, Business Professionals & Job Seekers are encouraged to attend!
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Friday 9/10 7:30 to 8:30 AM Clark County Business Development Group (CCBDG) is looking at new members.  This is a free group to attend.  If you would like to visit or for more information, please contact Jaime Reel at (360) 989-5038.  This is a business development group sharing and introducing idea’s to grow each others businesses

Up Coming Events:
Wednesday 9/15/2010 Time: 7:30 AM TO 9:00 AM Leads & Needs Beaches – sponsored by Dex One with the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.
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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010  4:30pm to 6:30pm North County Professional Social Network.  Please join us for our September event in LaCenter on Wednesday, Sept 15th at the LaCenter Tavern. Be sure to bring some non-perishable foods to be donated to the North County Community Food Bank. Where: LaCenter Tavern, 107 East Fourth St., LaCenter, WA.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010, 12-1 p.m.
Kate Singh presents “The Persuasive Power of a Business Photo” LOCATION: SoHo Marketing Institute, 953 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661. Registration is not required but recommended as seating is limited; call 360-882-1298 to reserve a space. COST is Free, but due to space limitations, reservations are strongly recommended to avoid disappointment. More info: Clark County Association of Marketing Professionals MeetUp
http://www.meetup.com/Clark-County-Association-of-Marketing-Professionals
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Tuesday 9/21/2010  5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM Business After Hours For the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.Location: iQ Credit Union 1313 Main, Vancouver, WA 98660.
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Tuesday September 21, 4-6PM Nothing But Networking.  Ready for more fun? Our last Nothing But Networking was wildly successful and we’re doing it again! Come join us at Dodge City Bar & Grill on  for food, drinks, & prizes! Sponsored by Nicolette’s Catering.
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Thursday September 23rd is Pink Power in Vegas Baby. Kareen Mills of State Farm and Southwest Washington Medical Center Foundation are having a fundraiser here locally.  See the website www.pinkpowersw.org for more information and to reserve your seat for an evening of fun!!!
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Tuesday, September 28th from 11:15 am – 1:00 pm at the Heathman Lodge there will be a Business Forum Learn how you, as a business leader, can impact the health of your employees, business, and community. Keynote speaker: Dr. Adewale Troutman.  Tickets $35 each CALL to REGISTER at 360.567.1087 and check for special offers at www.clarkcommunitychoices.org . For more information see the attached flyer CC Biz Forum flyer logos
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Wednesday 9/29/2010  4:30 PM TO 5:30 PM Greater Vancovuer Chamber of Commerce New Member Meet and Greet at Tommy O’s Pacific Rim Bistro & Lounge, 801 Washington St Ste A, Vancouver, WA.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 7:30 – 9 a.m. Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is having a new event. Location: Westfield Vancouver Shopping Mall, 8700 NE Vancouver Mall Drive, 98662. Park on the north side of the mall at the food court (just west of JC Penney) and come on in. 7:00 – 7:30: Check-in, continental breakfast provided by food court business:
7:30 – 7:40: Facilitated announcements
7:40 – 7:50: Presentation and/or business tips from area expert and leader
7:50 – 8:10: Around the room introductions
8:10 – 9:00: Open networking, leads connection, idea exchange and follow up. Who do you want to meet? What do you need help with?
October’s expert: Ronnie Noize presenting Strategic Networking: Beyond Business Card Exchange Cost: $5
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Thursday 10.21.10 6PM October Dinner Meeting for the Building Industry Association & Officer Elections will be held at The Heathman Lodge.  To register go to http://www.biaofclarkcounty.org/
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Friday, November 5, 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m. EOCF presents Pinot, Piano, and Panache at the Hilton Vancouver. Join us for an exciting evening, featuring: Live music by Grammy-nominated jazz musician Patrick Lamb A silent auction, A 100+ bottle wine wall, Several raffles, Appetizers …and more! Proceeds benefit EOCF’s programs: Head Start, Early Head Start, Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program, and HotShots Youth Sports.