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Step Away From the Computer

A LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter Event. Join us for food, drink and networking!

Tuesday, June 30 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
DeVry University in Fremont, CA

Location:
DeVry University
6600 Dumbarton Circle
Fremont, CA 94555
http://www.devry.edu/

More info: Whether you’re a LinkedIn devotee, a rabid Facebook friendaholic, or one of the Twitter Tweeple, join us for some good, old-fashioned, face-to-face networking. Step away from the computer for a few hours to meet some cool folks and build your network at the same time.

We all have opportunites to meet people “like” us; similar skills, similar industry, similar age group. There is also benefit to our networking efforts to get to know others from diverse backgrounds and with different skill sets entirely.

This is not just an open mixer with loud, blaring music. Those are fun, but you can only shout at a limited number of people and don’t really get to know much about them beyond exchanging business cards. This is different. Think speed dating meets business networking – You’ll meet a number of different people for a fixed period of time, then move on to someone else.

• Having a great conversation? You can connect with them later on in person or in the virtual world.
• Having a pointless conversation? Well, you’re not stuck there for long and can gracefully move on.
• Shy about meeting new people? No problem, this is structured to take all the awkwardness out of it.

So here’s the deal…

Thanks to the great folks at DeVry University, they will be hosting our event at their beautiful campus in Fremont. It is located at the Fremont end of the Dumbarton Bridge and convenient to 880. There is plenty of free parking available.

To participate, it is important that you arrive by 6:45 because the formal networking will begin at 7:00 pm. Otherwise, things get kind of complicated.

The important stuff – Food and drinks…

Light food and drinks to be provided, courtesy of the wonderful foks at DeVry University.

Prizes and Sponsors

“Mountain Vines, Mountain Wines: Exploring the Wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains”
“From the Highlands to the Sea: Exploring the Wineries of Monterey County”
Written by Casey Dawes
Photography by Ken Dawes

“Marketing Your Career” handbook and workbook
L2M Associates, Inc.
Linda Popky

Website SEO Analysis with recommendations
MySearchGuru.com
Anita Cohen-Williams

Customized Twitter Profile Background
TwitterCustomizer.com
Eric Miltsch

Jump Drives
DeVry University

If you’re interested in providing raffle prizes for this event or sponsoring a future Linking Northern California event, please contact me. This is a great way to be seen by a diverse group of professionals.

General event information

Before the event, I will send a few tips to you regarding how to prepare for this type of event, so keep a lookout for an email from almostsavvy.com.

After the event, I will forward the contact information for all attendees to you, so don’t worry if you didn’t get a chance to meet everyone.

Just to be really, really clear…this information is for networking purposes only – do not add folks to your email list, send them sales materials or resumes without their permission.

Some of the people who will be there (list to be updated periodically)

Samantha Brown

Larry Moseley

Brett Ashton

Lance Stoddard

Cecile Thirion

Brandon Stevens

Clyde Lerner

Karen Whitcomb

Cecile Thirion

Frank Sherfey

Joanne Bertoli

Kay Paumier

Garry Cheney

Samson Wong

Steven J Kirschner

Nancy Montier

Lynette Cravens

Wendy Hoechstetter

Adam Helweh

Laura Adams

Janice Vazquez

Matt Lourie

Mark Endler

Casey Dawes

Kenneth Dawes

Jack Alan

Joy Montgomery

George Marshall

Joe Tolod

Michael Cubbin

Radi Shourbaji

Information:

Regular Registration until until 6/27 $15
Late Registration until 6/29 $20

Please note that the charge will appear as “First Thing Tomorrow” or “FirstThingT” on your credit card or bank statement.

Testmonials:

“Linking Northern California is a great online group with lots of people willing to help. Meeting our fellow members at a live LNC event is always rewarding. The events are always well organized, unlike some business “mixers” where everyone just mills around.”

George Marshall

Linking Northern California events are well-run and a great way to meet new people — people you don’t ordinarily see at networking events in the Silicon Valley area. We’d love to meet you!

Casey Dawes

The Linking Northern California events produced by Irene Koehler attract a diverse, high caliber crowd of people from throughout the Bay Area. At each of the events I have attended, I have connected with several professionals throughout the region.

Radi Shourbaji
Software Product Manager

Hi Irene, I for one will save that date!Thank you so much for all of your hard work putting these stellar events together! I can only imagine the amount of effort it takes you. It is much appreciated!For those of you who have yet to attend one of Irene’s events – run…don’t walk to the next event. It’s well worth the trip from Santa Cruz for me. Yes, I have gotten business through the connections I have made at the events, but more importantly I have made connections with folks who have helped me and I have been able to help as well. Selfless Networking at it’s best!
See you there!

–Ken Dawes/The Web Mechanic/ http://www.the-web-mechanic.com

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