Tomorrow, I will be heading to an Accelerated Networking Luncheon put on by eWomen Network. It is being held at the Minneapolis Airport Marriott over the lunch hour and will be my first networking event I will attend through eWomen Network. The luncheon includes informal networking times and a program entitled "Heart Attack Marketing & PR."
Now, I am hoping to be able to network with other local women in order to build my freelance PR/writing business. My hope is even to make a connection with the speakers, Mary Lower, Chief Storyteller of Sterling Cross Communications, and Jean Peterson, President of Starmaker Marketing , in order to perhaps partner with them on projects, if the fit seems appropriate.
Since this will be my first networking event, I am not quite sure what to expect. However, I did receive a preparation e-mail from them today advising me how to prepare. They advised me to prepare as I will have the opportunity to introduce myself, explain what services I offer and explain what my specific needs are within the upcoming 30-60 days. I will also have the opportunity to distribute my business cards and browse the display tables of other women's business offerings who are also attending the event tomorrow.
I am very excited to attend tomorrow and hope that I will be able to expand my network to include some local women who can help me advance my freelancing work as well to be able to help other women grow their business.
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