First Virtual Business Networking Happy Hour of 2022

We launched our 1st Virtual Happy Hour event of 2022 last night with great success. Many local business owners joined us for a night of networking and just having fun. The “Wheel of Colors” was a lot of fun and something that we will continue in our future events.

Debra B. was the winner of our raffle prize where we gave away a 2022 Social Media Marketing Plan from CueCamp. For others looking to speak with the meeting host, Michel Sharritt, you can schedule a call on her Calendly page.

We will be holding these fun happy hours every month on Zoom so stay tuned for the next date.

Recorded: January 19, 2022

About Naperville Business Network:

Naperville Business Network was founded in October of 2008, and has grown to the largest Naperville networking group on LinkedIn with over 3000 members. The mission of Naperville Business Network (NBN) is to help local business owners collaborate, generate leads, and grow their business. NBN will serve to act as a forum for sharing ideas, solving problems, sharing industry news, and most importantly increasing business for its members: through lead generation and new strategies.

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Make Your Networking Less of a “Gamble” and more of a “Sure Thing”!

• Do you struggle with networking?
• Do you wonder how you can connect quickly with others?
• Do you leave events wondering if it was worth your time?

Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato will discuss key “Do’s” and “Don’t’s” in networking. We all want to get the most out of networking events, Rhonda will share tips on effective and ineffective habits, including:

• Setting Goals for networking that are effective and rewarding.
• Behaviors, Attitudes and Verbiage to avoid while networking.
• Discussion topics that make networking fun and easy.
• “Casino Characters”…What are they? How do you avoid them? How to avoid BEING them at networking events.
• The importance of Follow-Up.

About Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato:

Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato is a recovering litigation attorney. After developing a successful career as a lawyer for over 20 years, Rhonda realized she was not living her life’s passions and changed the trajectory of her career. She began utilizing her time and talents in ways that inspired change in others – physically, emotionally & spiritually.

Join us on Thursday, February 6th for the opportunity to network with other business leaders in and around the Naperville area. We look forward to you joining us for breakfast, group meeting, networking, and an opportunity to grow your business with our guest speaker, Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato.

Date And Time

Thursday, February 6, 2020
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Location

Naperville City Hall (new location)
Meeting Room B
400 S. Eagle St.
Naperville, IL 60540 (View Map)

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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This is a great opportunity to network with other local business owners and grow your network. We at Naperville Business Network believe in natural networking making connections that are natural instead of forced.

Tickets include:

• 2 Drink Tickets (After tickets are used we turn into a Cash Bar)
• Pizza

Bring your business cards and let’s have some fun. All are welcome including members and non-members.

Date And Time

Wednesday, February 12, 2019
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST

Location

Ike & Oak Brewing Company (Seven Bridges)
6315 Main Street
Woodridge, IL 60517
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To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

You must be 21 years or older to attend and you need to present an ID when you check in. We look forward to seeing you there!

After two tickets are used we turn into a cash bar. No refunds or transfers of this ticket to any future events.

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What Top Sales Achievers Consistently Do More Effectively Than Their Peers

• The three things top sales achievers do better than their peers
• Having a focus on growing the sale funnel
• Systematically converting leads into highly qualified prospects
• Understanding the Pyramid of Sales Success
• Implementing a quarterly sales plan that actually gets results
• Utilizing specific time management skills for effective sales results

Join us for a very powerful discussion of learning how top sales performers are able to consistently achieve higher levels of sales results, systematically develop a greater degree of qualified prospects, plan effectively and execute plans efficiently.

About Kevin Piket:

Kevin Piket has over 25 years of experience in sales, sales management and entrepreneurship primarily at emerging-growth IT service and professional service firms ranging from start-ups to already established companies. Kevin’s primary background is in business development, client expansion, sales leadership and sales enablement. Kevin is currently the Manager, Sales Enablement with Access One Inc. He is also an Adjunct Professor teaching sales, marketing and leadership courses to both undergraduate and graduate students at Aurora University. Kevin Co-Founded and Chaired the Chicago IT Roundtable from 2008-2014 and was the President of the Naperville Jaycees from 2012-2013. Kevin also has an MBA in Leadership from Aurora University.

Join us on Thursday, January 9th for the opportunity to network with other business leaders in the Naperville area. We look forward to you joining us for coffee and donuts, networking, and an opportunity to grow your business with our guest speaker, Kevin Piket.

Date And Time

Thursday, January 9, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Location

Naperville City Hall (new location)
Meeting Room B
400 S. Eagle St.
Naperville, IL 60540 (View Map)

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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Talk: Mastering Client Engagement

• Enhance the client experience to build brand loyalty
• Spark employee engagement: implementation, empowerment, sustainability, accountability
• Service recovery: creating advocates for your business when things go wrong

In this talk, you will discover how consistent and unwavering client engagement builds brand loyalty. This interactive and engaging presentation will influence team implementation for a sustainable culture, and build a proactive mindset for service recovery.

About Holly O’Donnell:

Holly O’Donnell develops organizations and teams to deliver exceptional and consistent customer service. As keynote speaker, trainer, and consultant, she assists her clients in creating and facilitating process improvement, enhancing team communication, and developing leadership skills. Holly has over 20 years of experience in consulting, speaking, and training on the awareness of a client’s journey and expectations. Her work includes Lincoln Motor Company, Walt Disney World, Mandalay Resort Group, Benchmark Hospitality, and Dale Carnegie Training. Most recently she’s helped build the in-dealership luxury brand experience for the Lincoln Motor Company resulting in a #1 Client Satisfaction ranking by JD Power & Associates.

Join us on Thursday, October 3rd for the opportunity to network with other business leaders in and around the Naperville area. We look forward to you joining us for breakfast, networking, and an opportunity to grow your business with our guest speaker, Holly O’Donnell.

Date And Time

Thursday, October 3, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CDT

Location

Naperville City Hall (new location)
Meeting Room B
400 S. Eagle St.
Naperville, IL 60540 (View Map)

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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Talk: Leading You and Your Business to Peak Performance

• The Essence of Leadership
• Formula for Success
• Importance of Attitude
• Turning Solutions into Actions

If you’re a business owner looking to enhance your business with great leadership strategies, you won’t want to miss this event. Rick will discuss ideas that can improve your leadership style to benefit the entire organization.

About Rick Lochner:

Rick Lochner started RPC Leadership Associates, Inc. after nearly 30 years of Management and Executive Leadership experience in a variety of service industries. As a graduate of West Point, Rick immediately saw first hand results of effective leadership leading soldiers in environments as extreme as the interior of Alaska to the front-lines of Germany. Following, he has effectively led organizations through organizational change in a wide variety of industries. Rick holds an MS and MBA, and serves as a Senior Adjunct Faulty member at Keller Graduate School of Management where he teaches Leadership, Organizational Behavior and Managing Organizational Change.

Join us on Thursday, August 1st for the opportunity to network with other business leaders in and around the Naperville area. We look forward to you joining us for breakfast, networking, and an opportunity to grow your business with our guest speaker, Rick Lochner.

Date And Time

Thursday, August 1, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CDT

Location

Naperville Public Library 95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Road, Room A
Naperville, IL 60564 (View Map)

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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This is a great opportunity to network with other local business owners and grab a few beers while talking about your business. Bring your business cards and let’s have some fun. We look forward to seeing you there.

Date And Time

Thu, July 25, 2019
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

Location

Solemn Oath Brewery
1661 Quincy Ave #179
Naperville, IL 60540
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For directions, visit Google Maps:

You must be 21 years or older to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

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As business owners, we all carry a lot of stress and it overflows into our health and personal lives. Audrey will talk to us about different techniques and exercises to reduce this stress and ultimately save our lives.

Stress: How You Can Effectively Decrease the Effects of Stress in Your Life

When you understand what causes stress in your life you can start to use different techniques that will in time minimize it all together. Leaving you with a healthier more productive life.

Key Takeaways:

• What is your stress level and triggers
• Breathing techniques
• Techniques for managing stress
• Brain training exercises to minimize the stress in your life

About Audrey Weidman:

https://www.audreyweidman.com/

We hope that you can join us and other leaders in our area on June 6th. Join us for our monthly event, networking, and of course our guest speaker Audrey Weidman. Learn some tips to grow your business and make connections with other business leaders. We look forward to meeting you.

Date And Time

Thursday, June 6, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Location

Naperville Public Library 95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Road
Room A
Naperville, IL 60564
View Map

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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Change the Direction of Your Connection

When you understand personalities, you communicate with far greater influence and move your audience from resistance to action.

Whether you’re trying to motivate your team or influence potential customers to buy from you, understanding behaviors helps you speak the right language and get the results you want.

In this keynote, learn how to:

• Understand the differences between the 4 personality styles
• Identify your own style
• Spot cues to identify the styles of others
• Use communication techniques that improve your influence with your audience

About Marianne Renner:

Marianne Renner is a transformational leadership coach and keynote speaker. She has inspired hundreds of leaders to move from chaos to clarity and become all they were meant to become.

Marianne understands the importance of setting goals and having a clear plan to reach those goals. She has owned two businesses, founded a not-for-profit organization for at-risk youths, and was a bodybuilding champion and highly sought-after fitness instructor, having led two youth dance teams to win Gold Medals in the National Junior Olympics. Visit her website at: www.MarianneRenner.com

We hope that you can join us and other leaders in our area on April 4th. Join us for our monthly meeting, networking, and of course our guest speaker Marianne Renner. Learn some tips to grow your business and make connections with other business leaders. We look forward to meeting you.

Date And Time

Thursday, April 4, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CST

Location

Naperville Public Library 95th Street Library
3015 Cedar Glade Road
Room A
Naperville, IL 60564
View Map

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

*No refunds on monthly meetings or transfers to other events.*

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Each quarter our groups come together for an evening of networking, dinner, drinks, and much more. It is a great opportunity to meet leaders in our area and to make new connections.

Tickets include:

• 2 Drink Tickets ($9 and under drinks)
• Appetizers
• 3 1/2 hours of networking
• Door prizes

Date And Time

Thu, April 25, 2019
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

Location

Empire Burgers & Brew
48 West Chicago Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
View Map

To attend, buy a ticket at Eventbrite:

You must be 21 years or older to attend and you need to present an ID when you check in. Tickets at the door will be $25. We look forward to seeing you there!

After two tickets are used we turn into a cash bar. No refunds or transfers of this ticket to any future events.

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