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 Women In Networking events are opportunities for professional development and networking. Our focus is to learn about one anothers businesses, exchange ideas, referrals and resources, improve networking skills and make connections that lead to valuable business relationships.
Our philosophy is to be welcoming and non-competitive. Join us at our next Networking Breakfast, Luncheon or SparkHer event!
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UPCOMING BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENTS
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Engaging Generation Y:
Why it Matters for Your Clients and Staff >>
Wednesday, November 19, 11:30am-1:00pm
(lunch buffet provided)
11:00 am doors open for informal networking
Location: Amore Victoria, Uptown Minneapolis
Is your company doing everything it can to successfully integrate Gen Y into the workplace culture? If you want to continue to engage your staff and client-base, this is a presentation you don't want to miss! This presentation will help you:
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Understand the values and characteristics of Gen Y.
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Learn how to engage and motivate your Gen Y staff.
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Discover how Gen Y will continue to impact workplace culture and your business.
 PRESENTERGina Kellogg-Gardner is the founder and CEO of Monarch Leadership. Monarch Leadership develops new and mid-level leaders using an integrated approach centered on business results, team effectiveness and individual development. We inspire the behaviors that cultivate organizational excellence.
Gina has spent 12 years in leadership roles within organizations that include Caribou Coffee Company and Best Buy. She has led teams in training and development, business development, sales, retail operations anda non-profit organization where she currently serves on the Board of Directors. Gina has a BA in Communications with an emphasis in Training and Adult Development, is completing her MA in Organizational Leadership, and is certified in Applied Leadership Studies, Supervisory Leadership Skills, Training Facilitation and Women in Leadership.
Cost:
$25 WIN members/$36 guests for advance registration ($5 higher day of registration if space is still available)
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Members asked and we're pleased to deliver...
 2009: The Year You Hit it Big!
Thursday, December 4, 10:00am-11:30am
Location: Centennial Lakes, Edina
Why is it that some people find instant success while the rest of us are here plugging away year after year? Do you ever wonder what it would take for you to hit it really big? That’s exactly what we’re going to share in this month’s WINstitute session. Walk away from this session with your roadmap to BIG.
This is a highly collaborative session with special attention given to each individual present. Register today as seating is limited to twelve participants.
Presenter:
 TAIHA WAGNER, Build Her DreamTaiha brings her experience as director of Build Her Dream and co-founder of The Chameleon Business Network to her role as Winstitute Co-Chair of Educational Programming. She is current chair of the Women in Business segment of the Successful Small Business Launch Kit, has participated in the Women in Leadership Forum at Best Buy Corp and is a member of the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce and Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota.
Location Sponsor:
A special thank you to our location host, At Home Solutions, LLC. At Home Solutions offers caregiving and home care services that are trusted, reliable and most importantly, respectful of your loved one.
"Enhancing the lives of seniors - with dignity."
Cost:
$30 WIN members/$45 guests for advance registration ($5 higher day of registration if space is still available)
Smart Women WIN!
Celebrating the Smart Business Choices We've All Made in 2008>>
Tuesday, December 9, 8:00am-9:30am
(breakast provided)
7:30am doors open for informal networking
Location: Downtowner Woodfire Grill, St. Paul
What better way to network and celebrate the end of the year than with other smart women! This event was such a success last year that we're doing it again. We'll be celebrating the savvy business choices we've each made in 2008 as we learn from each other and set course for the year ahead.
 EVENT SPONSOR
Meet Julie Hellwich, founder of Smart Women, the hip and savvy, women-owned, women focused and nationally recognized company that has been featured in over six hundred stores, museums and art galleries nationally and internationally. This is one smart woman!
Smart Women products have been featured in major media including HGTV, Glamour, Washington Post and Redbook. Stop by the Smart Women table to view or purchase last minute fun holiday gifts from Smart Women.
PRIZE DRAWING:
Enter your business card at the event to win $25 worth of Smart Women products!
Cost:
$20 WIN members/$34 guests for advance registration ($5 higher day of registration if space is still available)
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ABOUT WIN NETWORKING EVENTS
Because of growing interest and membership, we are now able to offer additional networking options to you!
WHAT/WHEN
 The second Tuesday of every month is a breakfast networking event from 8:00-9:30am at the Downtowner Woodfire Grill in St. Paul. Doors open for informal networking at 7:30 am. Presentations take place in the private and beautiful fireplace room and the menu selections are delicious. Mark your calendar to reserve the second Tuesday of each month for your WIN breakfast networking!
 The third Wednesday of every month is a luncheon networking event at Amore Victoria in Minneapolis. Doors open for informal networking at 11:00 am. Presentations take place in the private wine cellar room. Mark your calendar to reserve the third Wednesday of each month for your WIN luncheon networking!
 We also offer Member-hosted SparkHer events at different times and locations throughout the year--to keep things interesting and more options for your schedule!
 In response to member requests, WIN now offers the WINstitute, professional development classes to help you build your business. Click here for information and registration.
 Survey says... there is interest in having Speed Networking more often than twice a year. For our next Speed Networking event, we'll be collaborating with WomenVenture in St. Paul, MN on Thursday, November 13, 8-9:30 am. Arrive at 7:30 am for a bonus presentation by Kathleen Watson from Client Connections on crafting your dynamite one-minute introduction!
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Tues Nov 11, 8:00-9:30 am networking breakfast, "More Than Money for Women", Downtowner Woodfire Grill. Facilitated by Nicole Middendorf, author, independent financial planner and radio talk-show host.
Wed Nov 19, 11:30 am-1:00 pm networking luncheon, "Engaging Generation Y", Amore Victoria Restaurant . Facilitated by Gina Kellogg, Monarch Leadership.
Tues Dec 9, 8:00-9:30 am networking breakfast, "Smart Women WIN", interactive session highlights the smart business choices we've each made in '08. Downtowner Woodfire Grill.
Wed Dec 17, 11:30 am-1:00 pm networking luncheon, "Weaving a Supportive Network", interactive celebration of '08 that highlights each member and participant, Amore Victoria Restaurant .
Topics in above schedule are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated to registrants, announced on the website and Connect newsletter.
WHERE
Breakfast events:
Downtowner Woodfire Grill
253 West Seventh Street (just a few blocks west of the Xcel Energy Center)
Saint Paul
Map with Directions & Parking (PDF)
Free Parking is available across the street and around the corner on Walnut
Convenient to highways I-94, 35E, downtown St. Paul and West 7th St.
Meetings take place in the private and beautiful Fireplace Room.
Luncheon events:
Amore Victoria
1601 West Lake Street (Uptown, just a few blocks East of Lake Calhoun)
Minneapolis
Map & Directions
(free parking lot behind restaurant off of Irving)
Meetings take place in the private and inviting Wine Cellar Room.
Other events: Typically in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. SparkHer events are at the member host's choosing.
REGISTRATION SYSTEM
WIN uses Eventbrite to coordinate our online registration system.
Info & Notes
Cancellation Policy: WIN events count on advance registration therefore refunds are not routinely available. Please be sure that you are able to attend when you register. If you provide at least a 48-hour notice that you cannot attend, you will be credited the full amount of your paid registration toward a future event. If you provide less than a 48-hour notice, you may send a substitute in your place.
Substitution Policy: WIN events count on having each registrant present. If you register and find that you cannot attend, you may send a substitute in your place. For members, this is an added benefit since you may wish to send someone from your staff, a colleague or client in your place. We reserve the right to change this policy. We encourage you to personally attend the events as MN Women In Networking is based on building strong relationships among those within the group.
Speakers: If you would like to present at a Business Networking event, please send a brief biography of yourself including your qualifications and a description of the topic you would like to present to WIN at info@mnwin.org.
Topics: Have a topic idea for a Business Networking event? We look to our members for suggestions and would love to consider your idea for a future event. Please email WIN at info@mnwin.org.
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