If only this drive to work included a quick opportunity to increase my important network portfolio!
Most members of the Knoxville business community have similarly expressed a similar thought while racing to the office. The Chamber’s a.m. Exchange offers a remedy.
“July’s a.m. Exchange at Rothchild Catering on Kingston Pike is an opportunity for members to get their day started early,” says Mark Field, Vice President of Membership. “The event will occur before business hours and it will allow members a chance to meet area businesspeople. It will give everyone who attends the opportunity to network, to build relationships, and the chance to gain business before the business day begins.”
What’s more, Chamber a.m. Exchange events allow businesspeople the opportunity to build relationships that help fellow businesspeople understand the philosophy of their business. It affords a venue to talk about what’s going on in the areas business community.
“Networking is more than collecting business cards,” says Field. “It’s about meeting people who can help refer your business to others. It’s also about meeting people you can build a trustworthy relationship with. It becomes a huge bonus for companies that have four or five other businesses in their network that continually refer business their way.”
The Chamber hosts a.m. Exchanges throughout the community. The Chamber organizes these events in different areas of Knoxville so that it is more convenient for businesspeople in different parts of the community to attend. Attendees can enjoy a cup of coffee, interact with other members of the business community, and still get to work on time. a.m. Exchanges, held at least every other month, attract an average of 150 local businesspeople per event.
July’s a.m. Exchange will take place at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Everyone in the Knoxville business community is invited to attend these fantastic early-morning networking opportunities that are catered specifically for Chamber members. For more information or to register call the events hotline at 246-2622 or visit the Events calendar.
Campbell’s Pool & Spa hosted the Knoxville Chamber’s Business After Hours on May 20th. Over 200 members of the Knoxville business community attended the event, which was a terrific opportunity to meet and mingle with other businesspeople and to develop some new business contacts.
“I think the event went really well,” said Campbell’s Pool & Spa general manager Gin Barringer. “We were pleased with the turnout and we think everyone had a great time, so we’re happy.”
Barringer said the event allowed company employees the opportunity to communicate with the Knoxville business community. She also feels the gathering offered attendees more than just a networking avenue.
“We felt like people were able to explore what they could do with their backyard,” she said. “Attending the event may have given some people new ideas for increasing the look of their property.”
The event’s location proved to be an excellent venue to host the Chamber’s Business After Hours’ reception. The showroom and service center includes several fully functioning pools and whirlpools. Attendees were able to see the products and maybe even image what they might look like in their own backyards.
“The full-size pool and its large veranda provided the perfect opportunity for our members to build relationships,” said Mark Field, Knoxville Chamber Vice President of Membership.
Sheree Slagle, Campbell’s Pool & Spa office administrator, addressed attendees and thanked them for attending. She also offered special discounts on spas for Chamber members.
Door prizes were awarded at the Campbell’s Pool & Spa Business After Hours.
The winners were:
Ralph Grubb, Humana MarketPoint and Brandi Reilly, Around Town – Knoxville Lifestyle Books, courtesy of the Knoxville Chamber
Beverly LeMasurier, Volunteer Princess – Waterproof MP3 Player, courtesy of Campbell’s Pool & Spa
Kevin Anton, President of Materials Management for Alcoa, Inc., described Alcoa's local mission and how it fits into the global market during a Premier Partner event at
the Knoxville Chamber. Premier Partners are the Knoxville area's leading businesses. These companies make a vital commitment to the economic development of the region through their enhanced investment in the Chamber. To learn more contact Michelle Kiely.
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