Networking is so much more than handing out a business card. It’s building mutually beneficial relationships, making concrete connections and even seeking potential partners. Above Board Chamber of Florida wants to foster that atmosphere here in Southwest Florida. Their December meetings feature expert panels that will discuss the “Art of Networking.”
Local experts are ready to share creative and personal ideas with their audience. Talisha Faber, Associate Director of Business Development at Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property SWFL, is one of the panelists who will divulge top tips during the meetings.
“It is building relationships, not being so quick to hand out a business card, but learning what makes each person tick,” she stressed.
Faber will give suggestions on self-branding and how it helps with networking, and the importance of getting to know the people around you.
“Never consider someone in your industry, your competitor,” added Michelle Borders, owner of Naples Network Services, and one of the panelists. “There is plenty to go around. You can never know enough people. There are never too many connections.”
Meetings will be held in both Fort Myers and Naples; each on the same topic, but with different emcees and panelists.
The Fort Myers meeting will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, at the Crowne Plaza Bell Tower, at 13950 Bell Tower Dr. The emcee will be Jonathan Gabel, Owner of Priority Business Solutions.
Fort Myers panelists include:
- Brian Chapman, Jr., CEO of Chapman Insurance
- Marilyn Santiago, President of Sunshine Integrated Solutions
- Stacey Adams, Financial Advisor for Alliance Financial Group
- Talisha Faber, Associate Director of Business Development at Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property SWFL
Sponsors for the event are Brian Chapman, Jr. CEO of Chapman Insurance Group and John Huttner, President of David J. Hollinger Associates, Inc. and Hollinger Jobs.
The Naples meeting will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, December 13 at the Hilton Naples at 5111 Tamiami Trail N. Howard Isaacson, Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Communities, Inc. & Emmanuel Academies, Inc. will be the emcee.
Naples panelists will be:
- Tony Lee, Director of University Relations at Florida Gulf Coast University
- Marilyn Santiago, President of Sunshine Integrated Solutions
- Talisha Faber, Associate Director of Business Development at Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property SWFL
- Michelle Borders, Owner of Naples Network Services
The event sponsors include Sue Ryan, President of Sue Ryan Solutions; Amy Manley, CFP, CLTC Financial Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC; Matt Moen, Owner of Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream at Berkshire Commons; and M&M’s Café.
To register for either luncheon go to AboveBoardChamber.com or call 239-910-7426.
The cost for the Fort Myers event on or before Monday, Dec. 6, is $33 for members and $35 for non-members. After Dec. 6, it is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Lunch is included.
The cost for the Naples event on or before Thursday, Dec. 9, is $33 for members and $35 for non-members. After Dec. 9, it is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Lunch is included.
The Above Board Chamber of Florida is dedicated to bringing people of all faiths together within the community, in the workplace and amongst one another. Their mission is to supply members with tools that allow them to take every aspect of their lives Above Board. For more information on the event or on how to become a member of the chamber, call CEO Jeanne Sweeney at 239-910-7426 or visit AboveBoardChamber.com.
