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HOW TO NETWORK LIKE A PRO


Presented by: Dave Ritter, CEO & Co-Founder at
NetworkedChicago, LLC

     Effective networking is one of the most
valuable business skills a professional can possess. It has been proven time
after time that people buy from people they trust and hire people they like and
believe in. That’s why so many successful professionals are good at networking.
They find the best opportunities for sales and jobs this way.

     So, why are so many people frustrated and
feeling as if they are going through the motions without getting the results?
The answer, of course, is that that are just going through the motions without
a strategy or plan for maximizing their outcomes.

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     Whether you network to grow a business or
land a job, your time is valuable. Improve the ROI on the time you invest in
networking. Learn how to create your networking strategy and execute in an
effective manner to achieve real results.

In this
session, David Ritter will cover:

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- the wide
variety of networking options;

- benefits
of various options;

- finding
your opportunities;

- designing
your strategy and plan; and,

- executing
effectively for results.

During many
years of success as a transformational leader in business technology in corporate
settings, Dave facilitated the growth of top line and bottom line business
results through

strategic
investments and sound management. Before starting NetworkedChicago, Dave was a
CIO (Chief Information Officer) for 15 years in the BPO and financial
industries. Prior to that, he held a variety of business technology leadership
roles.

    Dave holds a BS with double majors in
Finance and Computer Science from Northern Illinois University and an MBA from
Northwestern University.

     CRC’s August 2014 Calendar of Events has
been sponsored by Classic Auto Group – the Friendliest Place in Town
www.ClassicAutoGroup.com.

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