Schmooze & Sip, the Chamber's popular speed networking event, is returning on February 24th from 2:30 - 6:00 pm to help you make connections that will lead to better visibility and brand recognition - and possible more sales to start your new year off right! Hosted by The Corner and Meeting House of Wake Forest, Schmooze & Sip will include multiple speed networking rounds, plus a networking social afterwards with beer & wine.
This event is open to the public. All are welcome! The deadline to register is 5:00 pm on Monday, February 21, 2022. This is a firm deadline.
Never been to a speed networking event? Here's how it works:
- Each participant will be seated at a table with five other networkers.
- Each person will have three minutes to describe their business, what sets them apart, and what referrals are best for them.
- After 15 minutes, schmoozers will rotate to another table.
- There will be four sets of schmoozing (a.k.a., speed networking).
How to prepare:
- Bring plenty of business cards to share with other networkers and to give as a soft referral.
- Wear a name badge (we will have Chamber ones onsite if you do not have one).
- Be ready to share about your business. Suggestion: 1 minute to share about your business, 1 minute to tell what makes a good referral for you, 1 minute to share soft contact leads.
- Bring a small pad of paper to write down any leads or referrals that can be shared.
- Be respectful of each person's time. When you hear the buzzer move on to the next person. You will have time during the break to get additional information.
- Be willing to share your contacts with others and willing to make soft introductions if you know someone that could make a good referral for someone at your table - be willing to help cast a larger net!
- Be a good listener... hold questions for the person until they finish their introduction.
- Break time is for connecting with others in the room. In these short 4 rounds you may not meet everyone during the rotations. If you see someone you don't know, introduce yourself!
Agenda:
2:30 pm - Check-in begins
2:50 pm - Welcome & Instructions
3:00 pm - Round 1 Begins
5:00 pm - Networking Rounds End & the Social Begins!
Stay and join us for a glass of wine or beer and continue networking with all your new friends!
Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Location
The Corner and Meeting House of Wake Forest
102 North Avenue
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Fees/Admission
$20 per person for Wake Forest Chamber members
$30 per person for Non-Chamber members
Deadline to register: February 21, 2022
Contact Information
Carol Fekaris
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