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TriangleBizScene.com
A blog of Business Networking Resources and Articles in
the RTP NC area.
NetworkTriangle.com
Network Triangle - A resource for networking event.
Carolinabusinessconnection.com
"CarolinaBusinessConnection.com is North Carolina's source
for business headlines, news and events.
CarolinaBusinessConnection.com is published by
Cherokee Publishing Company."
CarolinaNewswire.com
"CarolinaNewswire.com is a daily online news magazine
featuring business and technology stories, headlines,
expert commentary, guest columnists, and special
features that matter to the professional community in
the Carolina region. CarolinaNewswire.com is owned and
operated by Animar Interactive Inc., which provides
creative and technical web services to companies in on a
regional and national basis.
"
inside919.ning.com
"A Community Resource for business women and men working
and living within the 919 Area Code of North Carolina.
Connect, Share and Grow!"
Future Millionaire's
Bullard Club
"We're a laid-back business social that meets every two weeks
at Jillian's in Downtown Raleigh, NC. Although we're a
networking group our goal differs from some of the other
organizations you've probably encountered" If fun and it's
free!
On-line resources for networking resources:
www.linkedin.com
- The Business Networking site
www.plaxo.com -
Plaxo
The following
are Business Referrals Groups in
the Triangle NC area:
(Click here for Wash DC area)
Triangle
Business Builders
"Great Business helping Great Business get more business"
Raleigh area
Business Leaders
Club
www.businessleadersclub.com
Capital City Business Network
www.capitalbiznet.com
Connections in
Durham
A long running, well established, good
group that meets in Durham
Business Networking for the Individual
"4iBN stands for business networking for the individual,
i stands for inspired, innovative and informed."
Business
Network Int'l of the Triangle
"BNI, or Business Network International is a
business and professional networking organization that
offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and
referrals. Word of mouth advertising is one of the most
cost-effective ways to generate new business, and BNI
provides the structure, accountability, and education
necessary to produce referrals for your business."
Chapel Hill Leads
Group
We are a local business
networking group, established in 1998, and affiliated with the
Chapel Hill- Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. We meet every
Wednesday morning for the purpose of promoting and supporting
one another in our business enterprises. All business (even
similar ones) are welcome!
North Raleigh Leads Group
A North Raleigh Chapter of of the Chapel Hill Leads Group. Open to all
business just like the Chapel Hill Leads Group
The Leads Exchange
Network- On Line!
"The area's only virtual chatroom dedicated
to the sole purpose of exchanging leads and referrals amongst
area businesses and sales professionals locally online!"
Networking in
Apex
"Come meet other business contacts in the Apex community!
Great great coffee and tea!"
Click here to see
a listing of all the Chamber of Commerce's in the RTP NC area.
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The following
are Business Leads Groups in
the
Washington DC:
BNI in the Maryland (near
DC)
www.bnimaryland.com
"Word-of-Mouth"
is the most cost-effective form of advertising possible. Being
a member of Business Network Int'I (BNI) is like having sales
people working for you everyday who market your product of
service. BNI's sole purpose is to provide a structured
environment for the development and exchange of quality
business referrals. If referrals are, or should be, an
important part of your business, then BNI is the organization
for you.
The TEAM Network -
Teamnetwork.com
"Your 'Modern Day Main Street' Online Community"
Check out the "Marty Minded" group! A fun way to connect to
business & resources!
The
Networking Community
www.TheNetworkingCommunity.com
"We Promote Your Awareness"
The Networking Community
makes life easier for networkers. We do this by
offering a resource center of networking calendars and
networking groups conveniently located in one spot.
Dan Williams, Founder
APEX WOMEN
(2nd Mon at 4pm) (Saints Bistro)
Meets at
Saints Bistro (upstairs) on Salem Street in downtown Apex.
~Bonnie Kunath, 341-1777, Bonnie-Clare.Kunath@Axa-Advisors.com
BING – Business Interchange Networking Group
(meets most Wednesdays 8am)
Meets at Daily Perk Coffee Company in Cary. 19 members.
PERSONAL COMMENT: "I love this group! It’s a small but most
dedicated group."
~Jennifer, <businessnetwork.meetup.com/340>
BNC
(several events per month) (intro to group onThur) (Cary)
Business Networking Center. 111 meetup members. Meet at an old
bank.
Averages 25 people per meeting.
~Pat Howlett, pat@i-bnc.com, <i-BNC.com> <smallbiz.meetup.com/483>
BNI - Business Network International
(lunch at various times, days, and places)
Highly organized referral group. One person per profession can join
a chapter.
Introductions, weekly speaker, referrals each meeting.
Must get a person to fill in for you if you are absent.
In Dec, 2005, it was $300/yr., $75 application fee.
PERSONAL COMMENT: "Building referrals take time."
~Steve Hand, <triangleBNI.net>
BUSINESS LEADERS BREAKFAST
(weekday mornings)
Guest speakers for breakfast, typically $20 ($12 Capital City Club
members)
~Dan Davies, 872-7077, <newsletter@businessleader.com>
THE BUSINESS NETWORK
Lists business network groups
~Martin Brossman, 608-8157,
<http://www.coachingsupport.com/networking.html>
CAPITAL CITY CLUB
(Progress Energy Bldg. in Downtown, 21st floor)
Raleigh’s oldest private dining club (established in 1979).
Structured for entertaining, business, and socializing. Many sub groups.
About $500 initial fee, $150/month, but fees vary on various plans.
PERSONAL COMMENT: "Expensive, but you get what you pay for."
~Martin Brossman, 608-8157, 832-5526, <capitalraleigh.com>
THE CARY PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING GROUP
(various) (Cary)
Most casual group. Beer, wine, sodas, and snacks served.
Sometimes meet for lunch, sometimes after work (5pm). 90 members.
~Chris Aves, businessnetwork.meetup.com/210
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Raleigh: 664-7000, <raleighchamber.org>
Cary: 467-1016, <carychamber.com>
Durham: 682-2133, <durhamchamber.org>
Wake Forest: 556-1519, <wakeforestchamber.org>
Apex: 362-6456, <apexchamber.com>
$300/year and up
PERSONAL COMMENT: "Especially good for social butterflies for
their After Hours"
COFFEE CONTACTS
(Wed, 10am) (Percolator’s Lounge)
Meets at Percolator’s Lounge in Quail Corners (Falls of Neuse &
Millbrook).
Women’s networking group. Strong, close-knit group. Fee.
One person per profession. Averages 25-30 people per meeting.
~Jean Hedges, 961-6915, <jean@jeanhedges.com>
FINAL FRIDAY
(Last Friday, 11:30-1:30) (Dancing Elephants)
Meets at Dancing Elephants in Cary on Walnut in BNC bldg, next to
Dairy Queen
Very big group. Has a speaker. No charge. Light hors d'oeuvres served.
Does not require an RSVP.
~Tim Moore, 460-6909, <dancingelephants.net/seminars/raleigh>
LEADS GROUPS
NORTH RALEIGH
LEADS GROUP (Mon,
8:30am-9:30am)
Meets at Percolator’s Lounge in Quail Corners (Falls of Neuse & Millbrook),
5039 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, 27609.
Rather new networking group (started spring, 2007).
Does not limit membership to one representative from each industry.
~Dave Stoner, 749-2330, david@envirofixinc.com, <northraleighleadsone.com>
~Charlie Edinger, 219-5264
CARY LEADS GROUP (Thu, 10:30-11:30) (Kildaire & Penny)
Meets at JavaBlu Espresso Coffee Shop (2974 Kildaire Farm Rd)
in the Hemlock Plaza Shopping Center.
Fairly new group. Small, but well organized.
~John Majernik, 612-4170, < www.javablu.com>
CHAPEL HILL LEADS GROUP (Wed 8am-9:30)
Meets at the Weathervane Restaurant at Southern Season in University Mall.
<http://www.chapelhillleads.com/>
HILLSBOROUGH LEADS GROUP (2nd & 4th Thur 8am-9:30)
They meet at the Occoneechee Steak House.
~Ned Parson, 493-0985
EDUCATIONAL MARKETING SEMINARS
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (Wed)
Free seminars teaching effective marketing techniques.
Wednesdays, 5:30 in Cary. 55 members.
~Greg Fawcett, 342-0833, greg@marketingdepotusa.com
HOW TO START A HOME BUSINESS
(met once last month, none this month)
~Chris Aves, <entrepreneur.meetup.com/1260>
MOMS IN BUSINESS
(once a month, Saturdays?)
This is a place for Moms to network and support each other. 100
members.
Typically meet at playgrounds, museums, and parks where kids are welcome.
PERSONAL COMMENT: "Great group!"
~Valerie Parham, <valerie@tortugatech.com>,
<triangle-mibs.com>
RALEIGH-DURHAM ENTREPRENEUR GROUP
(once a month) (Red Sun Academy)
Entrepreneurs and business people interacting with other business
people.
Casual group. $2 per mtg. We all brainstorm and share our knowledge.
Different topic each month. Typically meets on Saturday afternoons. 373
members.
~Amy Benevento, 847-7711, amyamy@nc.rr.com, entrepreneur.meetup.com/55
THE RALEIGH POWER NETWORKING EVENT
(3rd Thurs, 7pm) (downtown)
Meets at Zydeco in downtown Raleigh. About 60 members.
Every meeting they give 3 items away. Members pair up to network.
Small business owners make contacts at this meetup group. 200 members.
PERSONAL COMMENT: "Great network group, unique."
~Kimbela, <smallbiz.meetup.com/284>
TBB – Triangle Business Builders
(lunch various times, days, and places)
Referral Group. Introductions, weekly speaker, referrals each
meeting.
One person per profession can join a chapter. $50/yr.
PERSONAL COMMENT: "Much more affordable than BNI, but offers
the same service."
PERSONAL COMMENT: "More lax on attendance and making
referrals than BNI,
which can be good and bad."
~Tim Boykin, 250-8135, <trianglebusinessbuilders.com>
TRIANGLE BUSINESS EXCHANGE
(Lunch from Noon – 1:20)
$100/year. Two meetings each month. Must maintain good attendance
Presently serving Fuquay-Varina, Cary-Apex, and Holly Springs.
Cary 1st & 3rd Mon at Olive Garden on Walnut Street.
Apex: 1st & 3rd Wed at Daniel's.
Fuquay-Varina: 2nd & 4th Wed at Golden Corral on Broad Street.
Holly Springs: 2nd and 4th Tue at Devils Ridge Golf Club.
No groups established yet in Raleigh or Durham.
~Nick Vourakis, 577-6364, <http://www.TriangleBusinessExchange.com>
WILD WACKY WOMEN
(lunch on one Saturday a month)
Emails are sent -- ads/networking
Actually, it’s ‘Wild Wacky Wonderful Women of the World’ Group!
Non-profit networking group for women age 21-101!
~Deborah, debharrellmeehan@aol.com, 333-3914, <wildwackywomenoftheworld.org>
THE WOMEN’S INQUIRY
(4th Tue, 7pm-9pm
at 6200 Cold Water Ct,, 27612)
Explore the value of being a
woman in business.
Meets weekly in a North Raleigh home.
~Martin Brossman, 608-8157,
<http://www.thewomensinquiry.com/>
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