Title:  Networking Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Presented by:  Virginia Grant, Executive Director of Gainesville Black Professionals

Description:  Networking is the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts. Must of us know what networking is, but few of us do it effectively. Networking Beyond Your Comfort Zone will start with a personal assessment of your current approach, philosophy and networking style. We will look at what you're doing well and what you can improve. You will have the opportunity consider new approaches to networking and you will leave with a networking plan that will take you and your networking to a new level of making more positive, intentional and profitable connections.

Takeaways from this presentation, Attendees will learn:

• How to assess your networking style
• The understanding the and meaning of networking
• The importance of Pre-networking planning
• How to network effectively
• Identify new networking opportunities
• Create a networking plan

About Lunch & Learns
Small business is the strength of our local economy and Chamber. The Chamber is committed to helping ensure business growth for all of our members. These workshops are dedicated to assist in developing and educating our small business owners and their employees on topics such as wellness, social media, strategic planning, websites, career development and more.