The following are some of the benefits available to members of Professional Network Connections. If you're interested in becoming a member of one of our Networks, contact the President of that Network, or Founder & CEO Debbie Griffith-Brown.
Classifications Each Network is restricted to one member per business classification. Meaning; one dentist, one golf course, one insurance company, etc.
Company Commercial Each member and visitor has the opportunity at each meeting to give a one (1) 30-60 second commercial about their company and/or products. This gives those in attendance a chance to know who you are and what you do, so they can share leads and referrals with you.
Educational Webinars On the first Friday or Monday of each month we hold a open webinar that any of our members can join. Topics are business relevant and vary from month to month. They are posted on the website.
Company Showcase During the year each member will have the opportunity to give a five minute overview about their business, describe what types of customers they are looking for, and share company literature. That member is encouraged to bring a door prize of nominal value.
Member's Solutions The individual who participates in the Company Showcase can bring a business problem to the group that they need help resolving. We've allowed an additional ten minutes so all participants at the meeting can help with suggestions, offer advice, and/or help resolve this situation. This problem can be collecting on an outstanding invoice, resolving conflict between two employees, to handling a difficult customer, or increasing revenue. Bring us your company problem and we'll try to resolve it.
New Business Mentoring Each Network can adopt a new business every once a year to mentor. The membership fee will be waived and an application of $50.00 charged for one year of membership. This way a new business person can learn from others in their Network and grow their business. This is our chance to help a new business succeed.
Website Each member's contact data is placed on the website under their states Membership Directory so other members can find their products and services.
Email Marketing All members have access to a special email marketing program where they can send discount offers, information about new products and/or services, newsletter, or upcoming seminars, workshops, or events. One email to this account will automatically send your mail to all the members of all the networking groups.
Educational Topics and Discussions At each meeting a new educational topic of interest will be discussed. Topics are selected by the members in advance and vary from advertising, business plan strategies, problem solving, to team building, finance, and customer service.
Power Networking Once a month members will be paired together so they can meet outside of the normal chapter meetings so they have the opportunity to get to know each other better and learn more about each other. Statistics show that the more we know about other members and their business, the more business we will refer to that member.
Semi-Annual Member Showcase Each spring all the chapter members can showcase their products and services in one place together. This Member Showcase will last two to three hours so members from all chapters can buy and sell, bring visitors, and enjoy a fun-filled evening together. Every fall we will turn this into a Holiday Extravaganza and have even more fun.
Charitable Organizations Each area Network within Professional Network Connections can adopt a local non-profit, charitable organization to assist. The charity will be listed on our website along with success stories on how they benefit from a chapter's participation. A one time application fee of $50.00 will be charged.
Members Voice, We want members to grow and prosper from their experience in Professional Network Connections. Members are encouraged to share their ideas on how to make the organization more valuable, what types of programs and events are important, and the types of educations topics they want to learn from.