Seeking Business Groups

Thank you to all that responded...I stay at home, home school my children, and also work as an Independent Wine Consultant. I was also looking for places to network my wine business. Thank you!!

S. Griffin
www.holygrapes.com
____@____.com
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My favorite networking group is Joy of Connecting.

Locations: http://www.thejoyofconnecting.com/locations/user.php.

From their website: “The Joy of Connecting®" is a living, breathing, soulful creation, designed as a tool to aid women in connecting to resources, building relationships and growing their businesses. We dedicate our open hearts to welcoming, nurturing, supporting and respecting women in all areas of their professional lives. The Joy of Connecting® is committed to spreading joy, support and genuine connections throughout the world. Our company makes a difference in the lives of others and leaves the world better for its presence.

Patty
If you haven't found a group already check out mine at meetup.com under REferral Networking. We do thw same things as you mentioned but we are very affordable unlike other groups. Check out my link and find one for your needs. Good Luck and hope to meet you soon.
http://smallbiz.meetup.com/542
J.

I know exactly what you are talking about. One of the most popular is BNI. You can google it. These groups only allow one professional from each business so that you get all the referrals for your profession. What profession are you in? My boss is in a networking group in Uptown and they need several different professionals. email me ____@____.com group is $25 per year, BNI can be pricey. Hope this helps

Hi Patty,

I am part of a networking group of moms. We are going to have an open house this Tuesday and I can invite you. I need to know which business do you have since it's one per industry. This is not an online networking group but we have a website and people refer us as an online referral.
Please visit our website and let me know if you want to attend.

thank you,

D.
http://www.ntxnew.org/

Another popular place to research different ones is www.meetup.com . Also, check your area's Chamber of Commerce. Many have a networking breakfast on the whatever weekday of the month. I was a member of several of these things when I first started in the mortgage business. Some good came out of it, but by and large, it was a lot of time committed for not much gain. However, you FEEL pretty busy in the mean-time. I did get some good deals on MK cosmetics for awhile. ;-)

I don't do them anymore now that I'm established.

Patrica,

Check out www.meetup.com
You'll find anything and everything.
also www.thejoyofconnecting.com

Peace,J. L.

There are a couple of groups like this. I would suggest you check out Business Blitz. http://businessnetwork.meetup.com/98/
It is very inexpensive and a great opportunity to promote your business as well as network with others. It doesn't cost as much as BNI type groups and doesn't have all the attendance requirements, etc. I have met really quality individuals there.

Go to my website and check out my business.

www.scentsy.com/R.

Network of Enterprising Women (NEW)
www.ntxnew.org

Women, mothers and business owners supporting each other through networking, idea sharing, marketing co-op and cross promotion.

Check out the website for more information.

K.

My husband actually has one of these group you are speaking of--it's the same thing as BNI but without the very high fee. They are actually looking for new members right now and I was almost going to post to see if anyone would be interested. They meet every Wednesday at 11:30 am.
You can reach my husband, Mike, at ###-###-####

Take care!

Hi Patty,

There is a group called Net Weavers that meets every Friday at Blue Mesa (121 and Dallas North Tollway) at 11:30.

Good Luck to you!

L.