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Chamber University

Chamber_U_Logo.gifThe Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce offers a series of educational programs designed to make member businesses more profitable by giving special attention to workforce, retail, customer service and professional growth issues related to today's business world.

To register for any of the Chamber University seminars, contact the Chamber, (231) 347-4150.

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Chamber University 2008 Schedule

Networking Bootcamp

The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce presents “Networking Boot Camp” a two session seminar that will help you learn fun and practical tips to improve your Networking
skill and grow your business!

Networking is a Learned Skill based on personal values and attitudes about our view of the world! It can turn strangers or acquaintances into friends and build a network of people who will take our calls, give us their valuable time and answer our questions. 

Networking Boot Camp includes two sessions held at Stafford’s
Bay View Inn, Thursday November 20 from 2-5 p.m.
and Wednesday, December 3, from 1-3:30 p.m.

The first session on Thurs., November 20 will cover:

  • Networking versus Quality Networking 
  • Benefits of Networking; it should be fun!
  •  The basics 
  • Fear Factors 
  • Your 10 second intro 
  • The Approach & conversation openers 
  • Practice 
  • The graceful exit

***plus this session will include admission to Business After Hours from 5-7p.m. at Stafford’s Perry Hotel so you can start to practice what you learned today!

The second session on Wed., December 3 will cover:

  • Review: what worked?
  • Make a plan
  • Follow-up: now that you’ve met these people, what do you do? 
  • Confidence building 
  • Becoming a Resource 
  • Keeping in touch: Center of Influence

Between these 2 sessions you are encouraged to contact Deb regarding questions and completing and getting “comfortable" with your 10 second intro….

Networking Boot Camp
Chamber member cost: $79 per attendee
Not-yet chamber member cost: $99 per
attendee
Call Jessica McGeorge at Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce 347.4150 to pre-register.

Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce
401 East Mitchell Street · Phone: (231) 347-4150 · Fax: (231) 348-1810 ·
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