By Andy Ramos
No matter the size of your business, networking is crucial to continuing success. It's imperative in today’s competitive marketplace that people know who you are, and the more face to face recognition the better!
Your BBB offers complimentary B2B Networking Mixers every other month at various locations and gives business professionals the opportunity to socialize and network with prominent business people from all over San Diego and Imperial Counties. Like always, we encourage everyone to attend and give all companies, accredited and non-accredited alike, a chance to network with the professionals that surround them.
Why should you attend B2B Mixers? These events are an excellent opportunity for your company to take an active and tangible role in the community. When you get out into the community and meet people you will boost your reputation and even gather new leads. Plus, that face-to-face personal connection could make the difference between you and your competitor and can help grow your business through association with other business owners.
2012 Mixers will be held on the following dates and are from 4:00-6:00pm. May 10, July 12, September 6, and November 1st. Come get to know other BBB Accredited Businesses, and grow your business too!
If you are currently a non-accredited company, you have the opportunity to learn about the benefits of accreditation from business owners who personally profit from the advantages your BBB has provided them. The majority of our guests at our bi-monthly mixers are accredited, so you are sure to meet representatives from businesses with our seal of approval. Accredited Business members can be distinguished at our B2B mixers by having the BBB logo on their nametag.
Thanks to the support of this year’s Mixer Program Underwriters; Aflac and Modern Postcard your San Diego BBB B2B Mixers are free of charge for all of our accredited business with an optional donation to the BBB Foundation Program. For non-accredited business there is a small fee of $25. Be sure to visit with Aflac and Modern Postcard during one of our next mixers to find out how they can help you and your business!
Our past bi-monthly mixer on January 12, at the Fleetwood Lounge was a huge success, to say the least, linking over 100 top business professionals and hopefully helped to build long lasting relationships.
Our next B2B Mixer will be held on May 10 at the famous Belly Up Tavern located in sunny Solana Beach, we are hoping to see a great turnout. For more information about B2B Mixers or to RSVP for our May event, visit our website at bbb.org or email Andy Ramos at aramos@sandiego.bbb.org.
