NU Club of West Michigan -- Speed Networking Event (2009)

The NU Club of West Michigan invites alumni, family, friends and associates to a speed networking event titled: "Tapping into Speed Networking". Enhance and practice your networking skills! Learn from keynote speaker Susan Kraus Jones (J71, GJ72), professor of marketing at Ferris State University and principal of Susan K. Jones & Associates.

Register here. Please register by Wednesday, September 30. Friends, family, and co-workers are welcome.

When registering, please indicate your current career field and one other key interest, and share a very brief (50 words max) bio about yourself. E-mail your information to George Bauer (below). We will print this information to share with all attendees at the event.

Event Details

What
Whether you are starting your career, looking for a career change, seeking a good doctor, or searching for a kindred spirit, building your network can help. At this event you will:
* Learn effective networking techniques
* Learn why first impressions are so powerful and what you can do to create positive visibility for yourself
* Participate in a facilitated speed networking session
* Discover NU career resources (alumni)

No matter how you feel about networking, you've been doing it your whole life — whether you’re aware of it or not. Learn to be a confident networker and set yourself apart from others.

Time
5:45pm - 6:15pm -- Registration (cocktails and hors d'oeuvres included)
6:15pm - 6:30pm -- Welcome Remarks
6:30pm - 6:50pm -- Keynote Presentation
6:55pm - 7:45pm -- Speed Networking
7:45pm - 8:00pm -- Informal Networking

Cost
Members -- $10
Non-Members/Guests -- $15

Includes hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and soft drinks

Dress
Business Casual (purple preferred, of course). Don't forget to bring your business cards and a sense of humor!

About the Speaker
Susan Kraus Jones (J71, GJ72) is a veteran of marketing, advertising and public relations. She is a professor of marketing at Ferris State University, and also has taught for Medill's Integrated Marketing and Communication (IMC) program, the University of Michigan Executive Program, and the DePaul University MBA Program. She developed and leads Ferris State’s e-commerce marketing concentration. She has also authored and co-authored more than ten books on the topic of marketing. She is a member of the board of Mercantile Bank of West Michigan; is an active Northwestern volunteer, having served on the NAA Board of Directors and The Council of One Hundred (C100) executive board; and is currently treasurer for our NU Club of West Michigan.



Questions? Contact George Bauer at george.bauer@sbcglobal.net, (616) 464-4222; or Susan Jones at sjones9200@aol.com, (616) 458-0305.

Posted September 11, 2009.