" Networking is the art of building and sustaining mutually beneficial relationships." - Diane Darling author of Networking for Career Success: 24 Reasons for Getting to Know the Right People
Helpful Hint Questions to ask at a networking event that will help in building business relationships and mutual referals
The Chamber offers it's members a variety of opportunities "to get to know the right people".
2nd Thursday Networking Mixers - held a different location every month with an average of 75-100 business people in attendance, these casual friendly get-togethers have become a strong resource for making contact with both current and prospective clients.
"I'd been wanting to make contacts with people in the real estate industry, so I attended one of the Chamber's mixers. While there I met a mortgage broker who then introduced me to a realtor, who introduced me to a house inspector all in the same night."
Pauline Bartel
Owner and Chief Creative Officer
Bartel Communications, Inc.
Chamber member since 2003.
Online Networking - network with fellow members through Linkedin and Facebook
Saratoga County Executive Institute - This Chamber program of distinction, entering its second year, provides existing and newly relocated executives a unique and up-close look at some of the jewels of Saratoga County and Tech Valley. The program also provides an opportunity to meet key business, civic and cultural leaders from throughout the Capital Region.
Leads Groups - provides a forum in which a members from a variety of different industries can meet to promote business among themselves as well as exchange other business leads, contacts, referrals, etc. The Chamber currently has three Leads Groups meeting. Each group is limited to 25 individuals.
Committee Involvement - joining a Chamber committee allows members to network with each other while working on specific projects and goals to benefit the Chamber and it's total membership.