Networking Events For The Week Of 8/23/10

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 8/19/10 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):
Monday August 23rd, 11:45-1:00 at Boppin Bo’s Professional Connections group, the speaker will be Craig

Murphy with Sterling Laser.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 5 to 7 p.m.Greater Vancouver Chamber is having a business after hours event. Location: Officers Row, 1251 Officers Row, Vancouver, Washington 98661. Summer on the Row: Back by popular demand is Business After Hours under a canopy of trees on Officers Row. Vancouver Business Journal and businesses on the row will host our membership in grand style on a beautiful August evening. Enjoy the food, drink and relationship-building time. Cost: $10 members; $30 non-members. Note: No host after party at Restaurant at the Historic Reserve.
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Thurday, August 26, 2010 Nothing But Networking hosted by the Building Industry Association from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM located at Three Brothers Winery. See Flyer for more details Nothing But Networking August 26
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Friday 8/23 7:30 to 8:30 AM Clark County Business Development Group (CCBDG) was a closed group and after much consideratioin we are looking at new members.  This is a free group to attend.  If you would like to visit or for more informatioin, please contact Jaime Reel at (360) 989-5038.  This is a business development group sharing and introducing idea’s to grow each others businesses.
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August 27th, 28th, & 29th, 2010 The 13th Annual Vancouver Wine & Jazz Festival Esther Short Park, Downtown Vancouver, Washington. Friday 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Help us plan your summer, buy tickets now! More info go to http://www.vancouverwinejazz.com/

Up Coming Events:
Tuesday Aug 31st 1st Annual Community Clothing swap at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore/Empower Up, 5000 E 4th Plain, Swap starts at 6:30! Arrive as early 5:30pm so our sorters can add your items to the tables. Drinks will be for purchase from our friends at Applewood. Don’t forget to bring your own reusable bags so you can take home your new treasures. Mirrors and fitting rooms will be available. We will not be serving food this time, so please plan ahead. Please help us get the word out, print out or forward this flyer at will. The more the merrier! Contact vancouvergreendrinks@gmail.com or Https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=6cc529a9bb&view=att&th=12a54a044e7fc173&attid=0.1&disp=attd&zw
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Wednesday September 1st, 4:30pm – 6:30pm. Connect for Sucess is meeting at Nutrition Center Salmon Creek – 14313 NE 20th Ave. Suite A114 Vancouver, Wa. 98686. (located across the street from Albertson’s on 20th) Hosted by: Connie McGraw RSVP no later then Monday August 30th to www.cfsnetworking.com  This is a free group to attend and usually has about 40 people in attendance.  CFS_Flyer
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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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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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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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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 tip 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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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.

Please note: No Speed Networking or bowling in August for the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. September 15th is Speed Bowling one last time at Big Al’s.