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High Speed Networking™
Chicago · Monday 16th November 2009

Time:	6.00pm to 8.00pm
Place:	District Bar 170 West Ontario St Chicago, IL 60654 View web site at District Bar
Includes:	Complimentary Nibbles. Cash Bar.
Cost:	Online In Advance: Members: $20, Non-Members $30. At the door: $35 * * Members please log on above before booking this event to receive the member price.
	ONLINE BOOKING IS NOW CLOSED. A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR FOR $35. CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR
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OVERVIEW

* With HIGH SPEED NETWORKING you can make more new business contacts in one evening than most people will make in 6 months!

* Network with other professionals, one on one, a few minutes at a time.

* Leave with a pocket full of business cards and a ton of new business connections!

* Chances are you'll meet lots of people you wish you had more time with. Sign up online in advance and after the event we will email you the list of attendees so that you can follow up with your new contacts.

* Enjoy complimentary nibbles. Cash bar.

Only those who sign up in advance receive the list, so BOOK NOW!

This event is hosted by NFP Representative Sima Dahl and co-hosted by Barbara Maldonado and Alex Yates.

Sima is President of Parlay Communications, Ltd., a consulting firm that helps companies raise their visibility and generate sales leads through better marketing, branding and social media. She is well-known for her Sway Factor™ theory in which she details the art of networking in a digital age and has coached sales teams, rainmakers and career strategists alike and speaks regularly to groups of all sizes. Sima is also Chief Connector of Marketing Job Wire, serves on the Board of the Chicago American Marketing Association, and blogs about social media for Reed Elsevier at ExpertBusinessSource.com

Barbara has nine plus years marketing experience spanning experiential, brand strategy, interactive and social media. Currently working in Business Development for Elmhurst-based, Marketing Resources, Barbara works to bring promotional marketing solutions to her clients. Separately she works on social media strategies for small businesses in Chicago and Milwaukee.

Alex is a high-energy, high impact marketing mad man with a solid record of driving sales and the ability to manage and motivate a team to take action in both B2B and B2C markets.

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Confirmed & Interested Professionals:
Sima Dahl #4413 Profession: Marketing, Social Media and Brand Consultant Company: Parlay Communications, Ltd. Seeking: Web designers, SEO / PPC experts, business owners, job seekers, entrepreneurs Confirmed	Alex Yates Profession: Marketing Communications Company: Mad Man Marketing Seeking: Contract gigs to become your rainmaker for buzz, publicity & deliver a flood of customers Confirmed	Barbara Maldonado Profession: Business Development and Social Media Strategist Company: Marketing Resources and independent consultant Seeking: Business professionals interested in promotional marketing tactics or social media. Confirmed
Janet E. Sutherland Profession: Writer, sales, marketing and media professional with more than a decade of experience. Company: Sutherland Media Seeking: I am seeking public relation/marketing career opportunities within the corporate community in 2010. Confirmed	Jeff Frank #4586 Profession: Mortgage Consultant Company: Chicago Financial Services Seeking: Business contacts in Chicago. Confirmed	Judy Fitzgerald #5157 Profession: Marketing & Communications Company: OUR BIG SPLASH LLC Seeking: Chicago-based professionals, like-minded small business owners, potential clients and generally good people with a stong social concience. Confirmed
Karen Choudhury #5205 Profession: attorney Company: Pinnacle Partners Seeking: No Preference Confirmed	Kevin Grant #5046 Profession: Business Development Company: VideoNewsletters.com and BeTuitive Publishing Seeking: Sales and Marketing Confirmed	Stefanie Safran Profession: Marketing Administration Professional Company: Stef and the City Seeking: Various people Confirmed
Alpesh Patel Profession: Business to business sales Company: clear (mobile internet) Seeking: No Preference Confirmed	Amy Gieseman Profession: IT Professional Seeking: Employers Confirmed	Arthur Crowley Profession: Sales Company: RandolphSterling,Inc. Seeking: Marketing Directors, Sales Directors, Confirmed
Ben Greenberg Profession: Financial Services Company: GCG Financial, Inc. Seeking: Attorneys, CPAs, Bankers, Business Owners, Self-Employed, Doctors/Dentists Confirmed	Ben Ubben Profession: Printing and Branding Company: Impress Printing and Promotional Products Seeking: Marketing, HR, Manufacturing... Confirmed	Bill Moller Profession: Public Relations Company: TC Public Relations Seeking: lawyers, professional services, manufacturing Confirmed
Bill Wilson Profession: Marketing and distribution Company: Nu Skin Enterprises Seeking: Entrepreneurs who recognize the right opportunity when if finds them Confirmed	Brandon Goehl Profession: CEO Company: Infinite Enterprises, Inc Seeking: Marketing, Advertising Confirmed	Brian Kim Profession: Marketing and Client Services Manager Company: Apogee Strategies LLC Seeking: Potential employees, customers, and network connections Confirmed
Catherine Mallers Profession: Virtual Assistant/Bookkeeper Company: The Office Grapevine Seeking: Small business, entrepreneurs, real estate Confirmed	Celeste Garrett Profession: marketing Company: Aflac Seeking: small and mid-size businessness owners Confirmed	Chris Casey Profession: Director at a financial advisory firm Company: Stout Risius Ross, Inc. Seeking: No Preference Confirmed
Christina Lee Profession: Project Manager Company: N/A Seeking: Marketing Associates Confirmed	Colin Malone Profession: Telecom Company: PAETEC Seeking: small to larger company IT Professionals or Telecom Consulting Firms Confirmed	Daniel Carnet Profession: President Company: My Pro Bookkeepers, Inc. Seeking: Business Coaches Confirmed
David M. Lesser Profession: Investment Banker; Financial/Strategic Consultant Company: Klarian Capital Group Seeking: Business Owners/Managers, Attorneys, Bankers, Accountants, Highly Trusted Specialty Consultants Confirmed	Debi Ford Profession: Make-up Artist for TV/Film, Print and Events Company: Debi Ford Seeking: Marketing/agency managers who want their executives/staff to look their best in print or on video Confirmed	Debi Ford Profession: Make-up Artist for TV/Film, Print and Events Company: Debi Ford Seeking: Marketing/agency managers who need their execs/clients to look their best in print or video Confirmed
Duhita Soni Profession: Intercative / Social Media Marketing Company: Schoogo.com Seeking: Web Analytics, Internet Marketing, SEO Confirmed	Erica Sundstrom Profession: Marketing Company: Mesirow Financial Seeking: Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations Confirmed	Erick G. Reid Profession: Software development program manager Company: JPMorgan Chase Seeking: A-players from all walks Confirmed
Gina Lee Profession: Advertising Account Management Seeking: Seeking ad agency career opportunities Confirmed	Gordon Dymowski Profession: Word of Mouth Marketing/Social Media Company: Zocalo Group Seeking: Marketing/PR/Non-Profit Confirmed	Jake Karstens Profession: Financial Representative Company: Country Financial Seeking: Lawyers, Doctors, Business People, Real Estate Agents, Everyone! Confirmed
Joe Hopper Profession: Market Research & Opinion Polling Company: Versta Research Seeking: Marketing & PR professionals struggling to find story angles or insights Confirmed	Jordan Profession: attorney Seeking: No Preference Confirmed	Justin Peurye-Hissong Profession: Finance Seeking: No Preference Confirmed
Katie Mitchell Profession: Real Estate Company: Baird & Warner Seeking: No Preference Confirmed	Katie Steiner Profession: Real Estate Company: Baird & Warner Seeking: potential clients- buyers and sellers Confirmed	Laurie Pasler Profession: Art Direction/Design + Digital Media Production Company: BluFish Productions Seeking: Entrepreneurs needing corporate identity, marketing/product managers who outsource design and video production Confirmed
Laurie Pasler Profession: Art Direction/Design + Digital Media Production Company: BluFish Productions Seeking: Entrepreneurs needing corporate identity, marketing/product managers who outsource design and video production Confirmed	Mark Shore Profession: Alternative Investments Company: Shore Capital Management LLC Seeking: No Preference Confirmed	Mary Delia Profession: Special Events Company: MCM Social Seeking: No Preference Confirmed
Matt Ferguson Profession: PHOTOGRAPHER -advertising, beauty, executive portraits - MATTFERGUSON.COM Company: Matt Ferguson Photography Ltd. Seeking: Advertising, marketing and pr professionals Confirmed	Natalie Remien Profession: attorney Company: Remien & Associates, P.C. Seeking: business owners Confirmed	Renee Rosen Profession: Writer/ Marketing Consultant Company: Just Me Ink Seeking: anyone in need of marketing support and/or writing services Confirmed
Ryan McPhail Profession: Attorney Company: Loberg Stevens Seeking: Entrepreneurs, business owners, other professionals with B2B services to offer Confirmed	Steve Lubetozzi Profession: CFO Company: Infinite Enterprises, Inc Seeking: No Preference Confirmed

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QUOTES ABOUT OUR EVENTS

"I recently attended the speed networking event at District Bar in Chicago and I wanted to give my praises! It was well run by Sima Dahl & Alex Yates and I made great connections with fellow business owners. Thank you for the invite and I look forward to future events!"

Jen Liu, Enlyten

"I just want to say thank you for all your hard work putting together a networking group that really brings people together. I had a great time, and met a lot of nice people. Keep up the good work and see you at the next event."

Michael Cawley, New York Life.

"I always find Networking for Professionals events to be a breath of fresh air! The diversity and accomplishments of the attendees amazes me, and people are generally there to build serious long-term relationships. I've met several people at these events who have played a key role in building my contact list, and introducing me to a great deal of potential business. The atmosphere at the events is relaxed and friendly, and I find Amanda to be a perfect hostess!"

Ron Idra, Web Developer & Writer