Keep the networking mojo going on Thursday evening by attending Loud Rumor’s Green Event at the Talking Stick Resort. This FREE event features businesses in the Valley that offer environmentally friendly products and services and draws a BIG crowd! Get in the spirit by wearing your favorite green outfit and enjoying the green festivities – i.e. green beer and green appletinis. Yum!

It’s very important to plan and implement a strategy when you are networking. Otherwise, you have no idea what you’re in for! Here are some events that are coming up later this month that need to be on your calendar:

• On Tuesday, March 20, attend Dave Sherman’s Mix, Mingle and Schmooze: Making the Most of EVERY Networking Event! FREE to everyone, this event is a great way to learn how to develop your networking strategy, including ways to know if an event will be valuable for you!
• Saturday, March 24 attend the Arizona Women’s Conference. This all day event will included inspirational workshops and presentations, a complimentary lunch, and shopping! General admission for this event is $50; Networking Passport members attend for FREE. 
• If tomorrow ends in a Y, there are surely to be more Facebook updates! On Wednesday, March 28, Heather Dopson will be presenting a very timely seminar: The Facebook Overhaul: How the Changes Impact Your Marketing Strategy. This top-notch social media educator will show you how to acknowledge, accept, and make these recent changes work to your advantage. This one-hour intensive costs $49; Networking Passport members attend this event for FREE.

Not a Networking Passport member? It’s our premier membership that allows you to attend many paid networking events for FREE or at a huge discount. We worked with our partners to provide for you a variety of events including networking mixers, business seminars and more, for only $9.97 per month. We would love for you to give it a try and we’ll even take care of the first month! Just enter group code “march2012″ at checkout. Want to take advantage of the best deal in town? Then purchase the regularly priced $99 Annual Subscription for only $89 by applying group code “only89″ at checkout. That’s a $30 savings over the monthly subscription. Click here to see upcoming Passport Events so you can start utilizing your membership this week!

Below are this week’s featured events. Happy networking and see you soon!

Saturday, March 17th 8 PM – 2 AM

Raven’s 5th Annual ST. PATRICK’S DAY BASH
Talking Stick Resort (Show Room)
9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256 – 480.850.7777

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Join us for plenty of cold beer, great music, costumes and good cheer at this green and gold celebration! If you missed the party last year, don’t worry because we are doing it better this time around at the Talking Stick Resort! The bash will be held at the dazzling two-level Showroom located on the first floor of the casino beyond the gaming tables and slot machines. Guests will enjoy top notch entertainment on stage along with a fun-filled costume contest with cash & gift prizes for best Irish Lad and Best Irish Lass. The large dance floor will be a dream come true for the avid dancers in the house and the upstairs balcony will offer a bird’s eye view of the entire party with its own full bar. This will be a night to remember! Erin Go Bragh!

THE AMENITIES:

Two Full Bars – Cocktails specials starting at $6 for house wines and well drinks

Food – A variety of wonderful restaurants will be open all night within the resort and casino offering diverse menus for all tastes.

The Band – On stage we’ll be showcasing the talented band, SmashT, a 5-piece high-energy party band with all members performing in St. Patty’s Day colors! They will be performing an entertaining blend of Classic and Current favorites; Pop, Rock, and Top 40 Dance hits!

The DJ – Featuring one of the Valley’s best spin masters, DJ KILO, who will be keeping the guests on the dance floor all night long in between the band breaks.

Costume Contest at Midnight – CASH & PRIZES for 2 categories! BEST FEMALE Irish Lass, BEST MALE Irish Lad! Costumes are strictly optional and not mandatory to attend this event.

Parking – Complimentary Valet parking and plenty of self parking including garage parking available for all guests.

ADMISSION:

$15/person at the Door and Pre-Sale. To buy advance tickets, call the Talking Stick Box Office 480.850.7734

VIP TABLE RESERVATIONS:

Call Eric Larson 480.850.8641

$350 includes the following:
• Your own table for the night with server
• Bottle of your choice
• 6 admission tickets

GET A ROOM: Call the Talking Stick Resort Hotel 866.877.9897 for the current room rates for this event. Please note that reserving a room does not include ticket to the event.

MORE EXCITING EVENTS…

Sunday, April 1st 2 – 6 PM

SUNDAY IN PARADISE presented by Raven Events
Sanctuary Resort (Outdoor Lawn & Patio)
5700 E. McDonald Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253 – 480.948.2100

Sunday, April 29th 2 – 6 PM

SUNDAY IN PARADISE presented by Raven Events
Sanctuary Resort (Outdoor Lawn & Patio)
5700 E. McDonald Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253 – 480.948.2100

Be sure to visit Raven’s New Wine Bar!
Flight Lounge + Bistro
Now Open 6 Days a Week: Tuesday – Sunday at 4 PM

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography: Kevin Miller – Kandid Moments Photography

Videography: Brett & Kimberly Noe – Brett Noe Productions
Halloween Masquerade Ball 2011
New Year’s Eve Gala 2012

Facebook 1: Event Photos – 2006 through June 2011
Facebook 2: Event Photos – August 2011 to the present

Mark Lynch – APRO

Mark Lynch – APRO has invited you to the event ‘APRO Evening Mixer hosted by Studio Movie Grill’ on APRO Business 2 Business! Hope you are able to join us for the APRO Evening Mixer next Wednesday (2/29) at the Studio Movie Grill in Scottsdale. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you. Time: February 29, 2012 from 5:30pm to 8pm Location: Studio Movie Grill – Scottsdale Organized By:Mark Lynch – APRO Event Description: Join APRO members and guests for the “Best Evening Mixer in the Valley!”Click here to visit our new APRO Evening Mixer website.  Featuring videos, photos, and more. OR Click here to register for this event. We respectfully ask that you pre-register for this event.  This will ensure that we have enough food and fun for all.  Click here to pre-register. See more details and RSVP on APRO Business 2 Business: http://aproaz.ning.com/events/event/show?id=4456847%3AEvent%3A23732&xgi=0NRFdFAeLNXUfk&xg_source=msg_invite_event About APRO Business 2 Business An online forum for members of the business community to blog, post specials, read & post articles, exchange ideas and business concepts. 294 members 370 photos 61 videos 15 discussions 78 Events 175 blog posts

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I’ve got a feeling that tonight is going to be a great night! The Signature Event is finally here and I can’t wait to see you in just a few hours  We are expecting 1,500+ entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals tonight from 6pm – 9pm in the Talking Stick Resort’s ballroom. Don’t forget to RSVP in order to be eligible for door prizes and browse through the RSVP list to see who else is attending.

Agenda: 

• 4:30pm - Getting the Most from the Signature Event: Join Dave Sherman and me for this FREE seminar on networking and tangible tips on how to make this the most successful event you’ll ever attend! Please make sure to RSVP.

• 6:00pm - Signature Event: Join 1,500+ of your professional friends and mingle the night away! Get ready to make new friends and meet new business associates.

Check-list:

 

The Signature Event is almost here and we’d like to give you top 5 tips to ensure you have a fun and productive evening! The event is next Wednesday, February 15th at the Talking Stick Resort from 6pm – 9pm. We are expecting 1,500+ entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals so you will be meeting a lot of people! Don’t forget to RSVP in order to be eligible for door prizes

A few exhibitor table spots are still available; secure yours before they’re all gone and don’t miss the opportunity for this mass exposure of your business! Please email mitra@networkingphoenix.com for a media kit.

We can still use a few more volunteers for registration. Please click here for more information and to sign up.

Top 5 Tips: 

• Want to know who else is coming to the Signature Event? Click “See Who’s Attending” in the “Event Tools” bar on the right. Select the “RSVP” option to get on this list. Look through the attendee list, find the people you’d like to get to know and make an appointment to meet at the event!

• Sign up for the Networking Passport membership before attending the event and get a free drink ticket, complimentary appetizers and access into the VIP Passport Lounge! Get your first month for only $5 by using group code: just5 [annual plan only $89 with group code: 89promo] 

• Get there early to mix & mingle with all the other early birds. This is especially great for the shy networkers.

• Nervous about coming alone? Bring a co-worker or a buddy! Networking is always more fun when you can share it with a friend.

• And the BEST thing you can do to help you get the most out of the NetworkingPhoenix.com Signature Event is to attend the FREE networking seminar held right before the main event. Click here for all the details and to RSVP.

 

Thursday, February 9th 6 – 9 PM

Raven’s B2B NETWORKING MIXER 
Home & Design Idea Center
19120 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 - 480.941.4663

AMENITIES…

• Includes Delicious Appetizers
• Includes Red & White Wine Bar
• Includes Full Cocktail Bar, Sodas & Juices
• Featuring a local Non-Profit Organization
• Over 200 Vignettes offering Home-Related Products, Services & Decorating Ideas
• Showcasing dozens of local diverse Business Exhibitors
• Hundreds of Networkers in attendance

FEATURED CHARITY…CIRCLE OF HELPING HANDS is an organization founded to advocate for those who have been bullied personally or professionally. They also assist in applying for eligible social security benefits for those who find themselves in a “now what” moment due to divorce, layoff or health issues. COHH also fosters the establishment, growth, expansion, and pay it forward of businesses through our community with internships, mentors, and various services. To learn more, visit www.cohh.org

THIS MONTH’S BUSINESS EXHIBITORS…

ADVENTURES 2000 (Singles Activities Club) – Kim Charette
www.adventures2000.net
We do more in a month, than most people do all year!

BACKGROUND MUSIC PRODUCTIONS – Christopher L. Vitale
www.backgroundmusicproductions.com
Rockin’ the multimedia world…one background at a time.

HP (Hewlett-Packard) – Melissa Smith
www.hp.com
Small, medium business needs

IMAGE HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW – Stephen Deubel, Michelle Wilson, Melinda Wagner
www.imagehomeimprovementshow.com
When it comes to your home – Image is everything!

KFNX 1100 – Francis Battaglia, Christina Wagner
www.1100kfnx.com
‘News-Talk Radio’

KIMMIES CAKIES – Kimberley & Brett Noe
www.kimmiescakies.com

LEADING VALLEY SOURCE (LVS) Magazine – Gustavo Castro, Tim O’Reilly Ryan Clover, Mike Talley, Jeremy Kukla
www.leadingvalleyssource.com
The most cost effective way of advertising

PACIFIC MONARCH RESORTS – Eileen Bowen
www.monarchgrandvacations.com

ROBOTIC TRADING SYSTEMS – Cary Flanders, Nick Rausch
www.robotictradingsystems.com
The Future of Trading

WINE COMET – Bill Stack, Tim Maas, Dave Newton
www.winecomet.com/RavenEvents
Enhancing the vibrancy of life through social gatherings

OUR B2B FORMAT…The B2B Networking Mixer has been a popular after-work business event that has taken place the 2nd Thursday of each month for the past 8 years. We offer a STRICTLY BUSINESS environment catering to the serious networker representing every type of business industry. All those in attendance can count on making connections with hundreds of other like-minded business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs who are there to exchange ideas, get referrals, and make beneficial introductions. It is also a charity driven event where we select a different local non-profit 501(C)3 organization to feature each month. In addition, we are doing our part to help revitalize the local economy by promoting and showcasing a more than a dozen local businesses, organizations and companies at each mixer. This event is held in an open, informal forum and is open to the public.

OUR VENUE…The Home & Design Idea Center is a 40,000 square foot building stocked with a vast collection of products and services; interior decorating, home improvement, remodeling, landscaping, gardening, home décor, furnishings and more. It’s the only facility of its kind in the Southwest bringing you pure inspiration! Located a couple miles east of the 101 and the Pima/Princess Road exit, the Idea Center is on the west side of Pima Road just passed Legacy Road with plenty of free parking. More information:www.azideacenter.com

ADMISSION…Just $10 at the door includes Entry for Networking, delicious Appetizers, Sodas, Juices, Beer, and Wine & Spirits. Debit/Credit cards are accepted for your convenience. Our Featured Charity will receive 100% of all donations at their exhibit.

MORE EXCITING EVENTS…

Wednesday, February 15th 6 PM

NetworkingPhoenix.com Signature Event
Talking Stick Resort
9800 E. Indian Bend Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256 – 480.850.7777

Sunday, February 26th 2 – 6 PM

SUNDAY IN PARADISE presented by Raven Events
Sanctuary Resort (Outdoor Lawn & Patio)
5700 E. McDonald Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253 – 480.948.2100

Saturday, March 17th 8 PM

Raven’s 5th Annual ST. PATRICK’S DAY BASH
Talking Stick Resort (Show Room)
9800 E. Indian Bend Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256 – 480.850.7777

Sunday, March 18th 2 – 6 PM

SUNDAY IN PARADISE presented by Raven Events
Sanctuary Resort (Outdoor Lawn & Patio)
5700 E. McDonald Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253 – 480.948.2100

Sunday, April 1st 2 – 6 PM

SUNDAY IN PARADISE presented by Raven Events
Sanctuary Resort (Outdoor Lawn & Patio)
5700 E. McDonald Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253 – 480.948.2100

We are heading into the third week of 2012…what have you done to move your business to the next level? Have you attended more networking events? Have you followed up with all the valuable connections you’ve made recently? Make sure that you are putting yourself in front of the right people who will help you grow your network and ultimately grow your business!

My best tip for growing your network? Attend the NetworkingPhoenix.com Signature Event on Wednesday, February 15th at the Talking Stick Resort! Surround yourself with 1500+ of the best networkers in town – all of whom are looking to meet that next great connection – YOU! Attend for FREE and connect with some amazing Valley businesses who will have their latest tools and resources on display. This event is FREE to attend, but our Networking Passport members get access to our VIP Lounge! Join today for FREE using group code “netphx” at check out and you, too, can enjoy a complimentary drink and appetizers while you network with the best in the Valley! Click here to check out the full benefits of the Networking Passport!

Get Involved with the Signature Event:

• Want to exhibit and showcase your business to event attendees? Contact Mitra at Mitra@NetworkingPhoenix.com soon, as WE WILL SELL OUT!!!
• Want to volunteer? Fill out this online survey and Meghan will be in touch.

I am very excited to bring back my class, Get the Most Out of NetworkingPhoenix.com! I hope you can join the team and I for this FREE seminar on Tuesday, January 31st! We have made some really cool changes to the site in the last few months and I can’t wait to share them with all of you! I’ll also cover some classic features that will help you maximize every networking moment.

On Saturday, February 18th, network with hundreds of women business owners and Profit-Transform-Create-Learn-