MassWIT (Massachusetts Women. Insights. Technology.) January 2003 Meeting Notice
Networking MassWIT Style
Market yourself, or your business with confidence, fun, and ease through networking
When: Wednesday, January 8th, 2003
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Sun Microsystems, Burlington, MA
http://www.sun.com/corp_emp/boston/map.html
Cost: $10 fee at door – cash or check
Register: http://www.evite.com/szellner@attbi.com/MassWITJan03
Meeting Agenda:
6:30 - 7:00 pm Casual Networking - Beverages & appetizers will be served
7:10 - 8:00 pm Panel Discussion: Power Networking
8:00 - 8:30 pm Power Networking in Action
Description:
Polish up your networking skills and get ready for MassWIT’s power networking meeting. MassWIT’s networking meetings provide women in the technology community the opportunity to share ideas and experiences, and make connections that can help you in your professional and personal life. Wednesday’s meeting will include casual networking time, along with an interactive panel that will talk about different approaches in building your own network.
Our illustrious panel will share their experience and expertise on how to:
-Promote yourself or your business without sounding like a salesperson
-Network for business relationship building
-Consistently follow up with contacts you have made
-Get the most out of association functions
Our networking meeting will help you connect with others, expand your contacts and share solutions.
Panelists:
Marisa D'Vari of DEG.COM Communications, build buzz, brand, and business with value.
Diane Darling, Founder and President of Effective Networking, Inc.
Lori B. Johnson of Your Best Image, personal image development.
What to Bring: Business cards, Photo ID (for building security)
Who Should Come: Women in technology who are self-employed, company employed or unemployed. Men are welcome to participate.
Meeting Sponsors: Deloitte & Touche, Sun Microsystems, Crabtree & Evelyn
About MassWIT
MassWIT is the largest free networking organization for professional women across New England. Reaching more than 1,700 local members, MassWIT promotes the professional advancement for women and provides many valuable resources that help women in technology create and maintain a positive work/life balance. MassWIT delivers a spam-free, moderated email/discussion list-serv, and organizes monthly events focused on professional development. MassWIT is sponsored locally by Sun Microsystems, Crabtree & Evelyn, Smith Barney, NetworkWorld, CMP Media, 3COM, and Deloitte & Touche, among others, and is a cornerstone of its parent organization, WorldWIT. Under the auspices of WorldWIT, MassWIT members enjoy the opportunity and venues to connect locally or globally to 20,000+ members in over 50 cities worldwide. For more information, visit www.WorldWIT.org.
Media Contact:
Juliann Grant
Sentrepity Associates
617-909-7414