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“ This is a great bunch of smart, funny, and grand women. It is a warm group. ”
— Abbe Colodny on Oct 23, 2009.
“ The group made mee feel welcome and the networking was beneficial. ”
— Betsy Smith on Sep 17, 2009.
“ The group is very friendly and professional. ”
— Colleen Hill on Sep 9, 2009.
“ Great group of women focused on growing their businesses and helping others do the same. ”
— Yolanda Ventura~Heritage Makers on Sep 2, 2009.
“ Great way to make connections, network and exchange info. ”
— Amanda on Aug 20, 2009.
“ The location is ideal for North Raleigh business professionals and starting later in the morning allows travel post rush hour - which is wonderful for me. ”
— OLALAH NJENGA on Aug 19, 2009.
“ Any women looking for a good busniness networking group would find our group to be 1) a great support system 2 ) educational 3) encouraging 4) a wonderful souce for good friends : ) ”
— Katie Salberg on Aug 19, 2009.
“ I have gained so many leads from this meeting but not in the typical "business leads" manner, I have gained leads by establishing genuine relationships with the authentic women who are a part of Coffee and Contacts. They are a terrific group of people! ”
— Diane Moore on Aug 7, 2009.
“ When you want to grow personally and professionally Coffee and Contacts is the place to be. The women are great at referring one another and using each others products and services. ”
— Eileen Batson: Mktg, PR, Speaker on Jul 15, 2009.
“ The business knowledge represented by the membership is phenominal, but the most impressive thing I noticed today was that they are all willing to share whatever they know to help you succeed. Whether you currently own your own business, or like me, you're at the "Help...I'm just starting to write my business plan" stage, you will benefit from this meetup. Oh - and one other REALLY important thing - they stick to a schedule!!! The meetup is run in a highly effective and professional manner. ”
— Cathy Thorne on Jul 1, 2009.
“ It is informational and powerful! ”
— Christin Orkwis on Jun 17, 2009.
“ If you run your own business, like to share ideas, are open to giving and receiving help, and are sociable, you just may want to be a part of this group of true professional women. ”
— Phran Gacher on Jun 5, 2009.
“ good group of women, strong leadership available ”
— Betty Moyer on Jun 4, 2009.
“ This is a great group of women who truly want to help build each other's business. And, you just might be lucky enough to make some great new friends! ”
— Stacey Ray on May 28, 2009.
“ Coffee and Contacts is a warm and friendly group of women who are invested in supporting each other. ”
— Avril Weiss on Mar 4, 2009.
“ Group openly interacts with each other. It's not a deadpan meeting. ”
— Sharon Strother on Feb 19, 2009.
“ Any woman with a business to market, who needs referrals and knows any other living humans (i.e., referrals to give), should consider attending one meeting with this group. The group is extremely diverse, representing a multitude of categories of business and provider services not typically found in most business networking groups. Yet, the exchange of referrals and genuine interest in learning about each other's business is a testimony to the fact that many of us have built a better mousetrap ”
— Sherry Emanuel on Nov 12, 2009.
“ We have a great group of women from a wide variety of professions. Whether you design cards, web sites, or kitchens this group is for you. If you sell candles, clothes, or cars this group is for you. Do you provide medical care, pet care, or hair care? Come visit, this is the right group for you. We have built a great group of personable women who support each others' businesses directly and through outside referrals. The presentations we hear each week are varied, informative, fun, and quick. - - Lori Kikuchi, Quite the Site Web Design and Business Consulting North Raleigh Coffee and Contacts ”
— Lori Kikuchi, Web Designer on Nov 4, 2009.
“ What Power! Bravo! Excellent! It's What You Make it! Great! ”
— Corine Jaek on Oct 6, 2009.
“ A wonderful opportunity to support and share with other women in business. ”
— Dotty Bryn on May 13, 2009.
“ to meet wonderful, intelligent women that want to help you succeed. ”
— Claudia Acosta on May 13, 2009.
“ Great networking group. This was my first meeting and every member was very support and I felt very welcome and comfortable. ”
— Angie Pearson on Apr 22, 2009.
“ Because they mean business in a nice way! ”
— Diane Callan on Apr 17, 2009.
“ Wonderful resources for women. Great to have subject matter experts. ”
— Jeanne Moyer Realtor & EcoBroker on Apr 15, 2009.
“ The women are very supportive of each other's business and just enjoy getting together. ”
— Betty Stoner on Apr 1, 2009.
“ It is an uplifting environment of lovely women who have big hearts and great businesses. ”
— Deborah Cornett on Mar 11, 2009.
“ Social networking with an interesting group of local active business women. ”
— A former member on Nov 26, 2008.
“ This group seems to be very diverse as far as the members and their businesses! I like that. ”
— Shery V. on Nov 26, 2008.
“ My business has really benefited from being part of this group. The members make an honest effort to get to know each other's area of expertise and to provide references. ”
— Sallie Matlack on Sep 24, 2008.
“ Join this group 1. because you know business growth comes from networking with other business owners where you give and receive business referrals 2. because you will make friends 3. you will be part of a network that will challenge you to grow and contribute to the growth of others ”
— A former member on Sep 17, 2008.
“ To network with women and to meet new people with similar passions and goals for their lives. ”
— Ingrid on Sep 10, 2008.
“ Coffee and Contacts is Raleigh's premiere networking and professional development group. ”
— Coffee & Contacts on Jul 28, 2008.
“ The members of the group are genuinely outgoing and friendly, and truly seem interested in learning about you and your business. You can feel the energy and enthusiasm, and you can "network" to whatever extent you feel you want to. There are so many women with various topics of expertise. Always an opportunity to learn something new! ”
— Connie Sedlak on Jul 25, 2008.
“ I think all the members are great. The group is well organized. Everyone makes you feel welcome and they are all people you would like to know better. The programs are great and I know I will benefit greatly by attending these meetings and I enjoy them! ”
— Rita Adams on Jul 24, 2008.
“ This is a great group of women who are truly out to help each other. I have had a great experience and I am looking forward to many more. ”
— Michelle Morton on Jun 18, 2008.
“ Anyone looking to network would benefit from this group! ”
— A former member on Jun 11, 2008.
“ as before - always interesting and informative ”
— fay on May 15, 2008.
“ Every week I attend, I learn something new and leave feeling uplifted! ”
— Lauren Edmond on May 14, 2008.
“ A wonderful group of uplifting women of courageous and giving spirit. ”
— Kristi Gorski on May 7, 2008.
“ A terrific, empowering group to be apart of! ”
— Ariel Huisman on Apr 9, 2008.
“ Fabulous group of ladies! ”
— Claudia Acosta on Jan 23, 2008.
“ This meetup has helped me get my new business off the ground. The women are very professional and caring people. I look forward to the meeting every week! ”
— A former member on Jan 12, 2008.
“ The encouragement and support that I recieve from this group is great. Garla Smith Smart Moms ”
— Garla Smith on Nov 28, 2007.
“ it rocks my socks off ;) ”
— A former member on Nov 9, 2007.
“ thank you. I look forward to participating. ”
— A former member on Nov 4, 2007.
“ Thank you for your hospitality. I really enjoyed it and your friendliness meant so much to me! ”
— Monique on Nov 2, 2007.
“ It can't get much better than this! ”
— A former member on Oct 3, 2007.
“ I love it! :) ”
— Becky McQueen on Sep 4, 2007.
“ I am glad I found this group. The women are positive and offer a great opportunity for networking. The various things we have in common will surely benefit us in our individual businesses creating the ideal relationship! Thank you so, much I really felt welcomed! Love and Light Jamillah~ ”
— A former member on Aug 2, 2007.
“ It was my first time to attend this meeting and I'll come back again to make sure this is the right group for me. Thanks. ”
— A former member on Jun 20, 2007.
“ I hope to be able to get back at least every other week. The only drawback with my schedule is that it breaks up morning appointments; 9:00 would work better so that I could wrap up then get back into the office, but I will try to prioritize this meeting into my schedule. ”
— A former member on Jun 20, 2007.
“ I am very glad I found the group. It has helped me to grow personally and professionally. ”
— A former member on May 16, 2007.
“ Enjoyed speaker & topic! ”
— A former member on Apr 25, 2007.
“ I hope to join this meetup permanently to attend meetings on a weekly basis. Thanks again! ”
— A former member on Apr 18, 2007.
“ I'll have definitive thoughts after I've been involved for awhile. ”
—A former member on May 17, 2007.
“ It was interesting but not earth shattering. Thanks for planning it. I liked meeting the other women most. ”
— Jean Goodale on Jan 10, 2008.
“ A wonderful group of professional women and networking opportunities! ”
— Jean Wright on Jan 13, 2008.