News and Events
NEWS:
Marcia Hall’s company is now a certified MBE/DBE firm in the State of Maryland.
Marcia has been elected chair of the Board of Directors for the Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber. Her term is July 2010-June 2011.
EVENTS
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Title: “Networking At Its Best: How to Make the Most of Each
Meeting” Chesapeake Human Resources Association Annual
Meeting
Location: Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
903 Dulaney Valley Rd.
Towson, MD 21204
410-321-7400
Time: 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Cost: $35/CHRA Members/$45 Other Maryland SHRM Chapter Members/$55 Non-members
Register: http://www.chra.com/events.htm#Calendar
Description:
Whether you love it or hate it, networking is a professional competency that can help you get your job done, find new resources, learn new trends, and be more visible in organizations. But what are the “how to’s” of meaningful conversations? How can they help build relationships that will be mutually beneficial?
As a sequel to last January’s program that covered the 6 stages of relationships and how to join a conversation, this entertaining, practical, and interactive session using the Contacts Count program will help you determine your networking goals and show you techniques to make conversations flow and relationships grow.
You’ll learn how to:
• Identify networking goals that are meaningful to you
• Determine what you have to give and what you’d like to get so that your relationships are mutually beneficial
• Master the name exchange – remembering names and teaching your name
• Use business cards effectively to avoid the “Cardboard Connection”
• Make associations, conventions, professional groups worth the time and money
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Title: “Make Your Contacts Count” (BNS-346-901)
Location: Anne Arundel Community College, Main Campus, Arnold
Time: 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $49
Register: 410-777-2325
Description:
New entrepreneurs and seasoned business professionals learn how to turn small talk into smart talk. Discover the three key moments in the networking encounter, the secrets of follow-up, and how to develop a long-term plan to become visible.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Title: “How to Network with Confidence”
Presented for The Maryland Institute for Workforce Excellence
Location: University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $155 Standard Rate; $105 MD WIA/DLLR
Register Online: http://www.theworkforceinstitute.org/courses/summerfall.cfm
Description:
Is “networking” just another business buzzword, or is it your connection to getting the job done AND the resource that will heighten visibility in your organization and profession? Do you wonder how to make the most of the meetings or conferences you attend?
Whether you love it or hate it, networking can be a strategic business tool and more effective than you ever thought possible. In this upbeat and interactive program, you will not only learn what to do, but more importantly, how to do it, so you’ll feel comfortable and confident each time you network.
· Master the 3 key moments that happen every time you meet people
· Remember names…and, how to make yours memorable
· Answer “What do you do?” in a way that shows character and competence
· Steer small-talk to uncover resources, information and referrals
· Advance through the 6 stages in any relationship
· Tell “success stories” that demonstrate how your expertise can be utilized
· Tactfully join and exit groups of people who are already talking
· Learn follow-through strategies to stay in touch for long-term benefit
· Prepare for a conference, based on your networking goals
· Make the most of memberships and associations
