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SUMMARY:Circles of Gold: How to Network for Success
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION\nFor many people\, the word “networking” conjures up images of forced conversations\, dreary conferences or cold calls. So they avoid it—to their peril. \n“Circles of Gold®: How to Network for Success” is a workshop designed to give you simple\, practical and actionable ideas to build relationships that net results while honoring the people you already know. By attending this workshop you’ll discover how to: \n\nIdentify your mission—what is it you want to accomplish?\nDefine and expand your network (you know way more people than you think!)\nCraft your message so people understand how they can help you—and how you might help them\n\nWho should attend? \n\nYoung professionals who struggle with networking\nMid-career professionals who are stalled and want to jump-start their careers\nEntrepreneurs who rely on referrals and want to increase profitability\nAnyone who resists networking and wants to have a breakthrough\n\nFacilitator: Vickie Austin is a woman on a mission\, redefining networking since 1997 when she founded CHOICES Worldwide. Devoted to making a difference in the workplace\, Vickie speaks\, coaches\, consults and writes about business and career success. She is president of the 2016-2017 National Speakers Association of Illinois and committed to creating world where people “love what they do and do what they love.” \nCost: $25 (snacks provided) \nBonus opportunity: Vickie will be signing copies of her book Circles of Gold: Honoring Your Network for Business and Career Success\, offered at a 20% off discount! \nFAQs \nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nThe event venue is walking distance from Ogilvie Transportation Center and the “L.” Catalyst Ranch validates parking for the lot at 180 N Jefferson. The validation of $10 is payable at Catalyst Ranch\, good for when you leave the parking lot. Validation is good for 10 hours. \nThere is also street parking on front of the building–try your luck! \nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nVickie Austin\, vaustin@choicesworldwide.com or 312-213-1795 \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nTickets are non-refundable. \nIs my registration fee or ticket transferrable? \nYes \nIs it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends? \nYes
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/circles-of-gold-how-to-network-for-success-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Networking
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SUMMARY:Circles of Gold: How to Network for Success
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION\nFor many people\, the word “networking” conjures up images of forced conversations\, dreary conferences or cold calls. So they avoid it—to their peril. \n“Circles of Gold®: How to Network for Success” is a workshop designed to give you simple\, practical and actionable ideas to build relationships that net results while honoring the people you already know. By attending this workshop you’ll discover how to: \n\nIdentify your mission—what is it you want to accomplish?\nDefine and expand your network (you know way more people than you think!)\nCraft your message so people understand how they can help you—and how you might help them\n\nWho should attend? \n\nYoung professionals who struggle with networking\nMid-career professionals who are stalled and want to jump-start their careers\nEntrepreneurs who rely on referrals and want to increase profitability\nAnyone who resists networking and wants to have a breakthrough\n\nFacilitator: Vickie Austin is a woman on a mission\, redefining networking since 1997 when she founded CHOICES Worldwide. Devoted to making a difference in the workplace\, Vickie speaks\, coaches\, consults and writes about business and career success. She is president of the 2016-2017 National Speakers Association of Illinois and committed to creating world where people “love what they do and do what they love.” \nCost: $25 (snacks provided) \nBonus opportunity: Vickie will be signing copies of her book Circles of Gold: Honoring Your Network for Business and Career Success\, offered at a 20% off discount! \nFAQs \nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nThe event venue is walking distance from Ogilvie Transportation Center and the “L.” Catalyst Ranch validates parking for the lot at 180 N Jefferson. The validation of $10 is payable at Catalyst Ranch\, good for when you leave the parking lot. Validation is good for 10 hours. \nThere is also street parking on front of the building–try your luck! \nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nVickie Austin\, vaustin@choicesworldwide.com or 312-213-1795 \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nTickets are non-refundable. \nIs my registration fee or ticket transferrable? \nYes \nIs it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends? \nYes
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/circles-of-gold-how-to-network-for-success-3/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Networking
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SUMMARY:Circles of Gold: How to Network for Success
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION\nFor many people\, the word “networking” conjures up images of forced conversations\, dreary conferences or cold calls. So they avoid it—to their peril. \n“Circles of Gold®: How to Network for Success” is a workshop designed to give you simple\, practical and actionable ideas to build relationships that net results while honoring the people you already know. By attending this workshop you’ll discover how to: \n\nIdentify your mission—what is it you want to accomplish?\nDefine and expand your network (you know way more people than you think!)\nCraft your message so people understand how they can help you—and how you might help them\n\nWho should attend? \n\nYoung professionals who struggle with networking\nMid-career professionals who are stalled and want to jump-start their careers\nEntrepreneurs who rely on referrals and want to increase profitability\nAnyone who resists networking and wants to have a breakthrough\n\nFacilitator: Vickie Austin is a woman on a mission\, redefining networking since 1997 when she founded CHOICES Worldwide. Devoted to making a difference in the workplace\, Vickie speaks\, coaches\, consults and writes about business and career success. She is president of the 2016-2017 National Speakers Association of Illinois and committed to creating world where people “love what they do and do what they love.” \nCost: $25 (snacks provided) \nBonus opportunity: Vickie will be signing copies of her book Circles of Gold: Honoring Your Network for Business and Career Success\, offered at a 20% off discount! \nFAQs \nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nThe event venue is walking distance from Ogilvie Transportation Center and the “L.” Catalyst Ranch validates parking for the lot at 180 N Jefferson. The validation of $10 is payable at Catalyst Ranch\, good for when you leave the parking lot. Validation is good for 10 hours. \nThere is also street parking on front of the building–try your luck! \nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nVickie Austin\, vaustin@choicesworldwide.com or 312-213-1795 \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nTickets are non-refundable. \nIs my registration fee or ticket transferrable? \nYes \nIs it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn’t match the person who attends? \nYes
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/circles-of-gold-how-to-network-for-success/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170411T200000
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SUMMARY:What If Chicago Were NOT Broke
DESCRIPTION:What If Chicago Were NOT Broke – Implications for Our Future \nby Tom Tresser \nWe are told by the mayor and a host of experts that Chicago is broke. They sold our parking meters. They closed 49 public schools\, They closed six public health centers. City services are being trimmed. Public school budgets slashed and hundreds of teachers laid off. At the same time our property taxes and a host of regressive fees are rammed down our civic throats. What if Chicago were NOT broke? This presentation will introduce you to the authors and ideas from “Chicago Is Not Broke. Funding the City We Deserve.” A team of civic experts have written short articles outlining how we can save and generate major\, sustainable and progressive revenues to make Chicago work for EVERYONE. Tom Tresser and other authors will tell us how Chicago is so NOT broke.  More info at www.wearenotbroke.org. \nAfter the presentation\, we will have Q&A and books will be for sale ($12) and signing.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/chicago-not-broke-3/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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SUMMARY:What If Chicago Were NOT Broke
DESCRIPTION:What If Chicago Were NOT Broke – Implications for Our Future \nby Tom Tresser \nWe are told by the mayor and a host of experts that Chicago is broke. They sold our parking meters. They closed 49 public schools\, They closed six public health centers. City services are being trimmed. Public school budgets slashed and hundreds of teachers laid off. At the same time our property taxes and a host of regressive fees are rammed down our civic throats. What if Chicago were NOT broke? This presentation will introduce you to the authors and ideas from “Chicago Is Not Broke. Funding the City We Deserve.” A team of civic experts have written short articles outlining how we can save and generate major\, sustainable and progressive revenues to make Chicago work for EVERYONE. Tom Tresser and other authors will tell us how Chicago is so NOT broke.  More info at www.wearenotbroke.org. \nAfter the presentation\, we will have Q&A and books will be for sale ($12) and signing.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/chicago-not-broke/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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SUMMARY:What If Chicago Were NOT Broke
DESCRIPTION:What If Chicago Were NOT Broke – Implications for Our Future \nby Tom Tresser \nWe are told by the mayor and a host of experts that Chicago is broke. They sold our parking meters. They closed 49 public schools\, They closed six public health centers. City services are being trimmed. Public school budgets slashed and hundreds of teachers laid off. At the same time our property taxes and a host of regressive fees are rammed down our civic throats. What if Chicago were NOT broke? This presentation will introduce you to the authors and ideas from “Chicago Is Not Broke. Funding the City We Deserve.” A team of civic experts have written short articles outlining how we can save and generate major\, sustainable and progressive revenues to make Chicago work for EVERYONE. Tom Tresser and other authors will tell us how Chicago is so NOT broke.  More info at www.wearenotbroke.org. \nAfter the presentation\, we will have Q&A and books will be for sale ($12) and signing.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/chicago-not-broke-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170406T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170406T200000
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SUMMARY:The 10(0) Things Entrepreneurs Should Always/Never Do
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 10(0) Things Entrepreneurs Should Always/Never Do \nwith Danny Schuman \n  \nCome join other Chicago entrepreneurs as we put together a list of tips and tools for entrepreneurial success. It’ll be a fun and productive event to share what you know and learn what you don’t. Each person will leave with his or her own Top Ten to take away and use. \nDanny Schuman has spent the past several months interviewing entrepreneurs who he calls UDOTs: Us Doing Our Thing. It’s the massive and constantly growing group of people who are out on their own\, doing what they love\, what they’re good at and passionate about it\, but aren’t so in love with\, good at\, or passionate about the other side of being a UDOT: the legal\, administrative\, business development\, etc part of the business.  The stuff that gets in the way of doing what they love. \nThose UDOT interviews have helped inform Danny’s to-be-published book on UDOTs\, called The Worst Business Model in the World. They’ve also helped him start amassing a list of do’s and don’ts for achieving success as a UDOT. \nWe’ll use his learnings as a starting point\, and collaborate on a list of tips—things you should always do\, and things you should never do—to help entrepreneurs do what you do better. \nCome share\, get inspired\, and further your journey as a UDOT!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/100-things-entrepreneurs-alwaysnever-3/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Meetup,Networking,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The 10(0) Things Entrepreneurs Should Always/Never Do
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 10(0) Things Entrepreneurs Should Always/Never Do \nwith Danny Schuman \n  \nCome join other Chicago entrepreneurs as we put together a list of tips and tools for entrepreneurial success. It’ll be a fun and productive event to share what you know and learn what you don’t. Each person will leave with his or her own Top Ten to take away and use. \nDanny Schuman has spent the past several months interviewing entrepreneurs who he calls UDOTs: Us Doing Our Thing. It’s the massive and constantly growing group of people who are out on their own\, doing what they love\, what they’re good at and passionate about it\, but aren’t so in love with\, good at\, or passionate about the other side of being a UDOT: the legal\, administrative\, business development\, etc part of the business.  The stuff that gets in the way of doing what they love. \nThose UDOT interviews have helped inform Danny’s to-be-published book on UDOTs\, called The Worst Business Model in the World. They’ve also helped him start amassing a list of do’s and don’ts for achieving success as a UDOT. \nWe’ll use his learnings as a starting point\, and collaborate on a list of tips—things you should always do\, and things you should never do—to help entrepreneurs do what you do better. \nCome share\, get inspired\, and further your journey as a UDOT!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/100-things-entrepreneurs-alwaysnever/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Meetup,Networking,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/twist-header-logo.jpg
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SUMMARY:The 10(0) Things Entrepreneurs Should Always/Never Do
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 10(0) Things Entrepreneurs Should Always/Never Do \nwith Danny Schuman \n  \nCome join other Chicago entrepreneurs as we put together a list of tips and tools for entrepreneurial success. It’ll be a fun and productive event to share what you know and learn what you don’t. Each person will leave with his or her own Top Ten to take away and use. \nDanny Schuman has spent the past several months interviewing entrepreneurs who he calls UDOTs: Us Doing Our Thing. It’s the massive and constantly growing group of people who are out on their own\, doing what they love\, what they’re good at and passionate about it\, but aren’t so in love with\, good at\, or passionate about the other side of being a UDOT: the legal\, administrative\, business development\, etc part of the business.  The stuff that gets in the way of doing what they love. \nThose UDOT interviews have helped inform Danny’s to-be-published book on UDOTs\, called The Worst Business Model in the World. They’ve also helped him start amassing a list of do’s and don’ts for achieving success as a UDOT. \nWe’ll use his learnings as a starting point\, and collaborate on a list of tips—things you should always do\, and things you should never do—to help entrepreneurs do what you do better. \nCome share\, get inspired\, and further your journey as a UDOT!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/100-things-entrepreneurs-alwaysnever-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Meetup,Networking,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://playground.catalystranch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/twist-header-logo.jpg
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