June NetStorming: Featuring Paul Carrozza

Join us as Paul Carrozza, (http://www.fitness.gov/bio_carrozza.htm) Founder and CEO of RunTex, (http://site.runtex.com/) shares his knowledge expertise on running - a successful (local!) business and staying fit. Paul will share his secrets and strategies on how he developed & built RunTex, the world’s largest store devoted exclusively to running and consistently raises over $5 million annually for charities through RunTex.

A legend in the running world and in the Austin community, Paul will also share strategies to stay healthy and fit no matter how busy you are. Here are just a few of Paul’s many accomplishments:

Developed & built RunTex, the world’s largest store devoted exclusively to running Founded RunTex University, which helps to put on over 100 running events a year Consistently raises over $5 million annually for charities through RunTex events Previously served as a Council Member on President Bush’s Council of Fitness and Sports Serves as co-chair of Governor Perry’s Advisory Council of Fitness for the state of Texas Serves as chair of the Mayor’s Fitness Council for the City of Austin 2010 winner of the Rostow Leadership Award for making significant differences in the lives of children and families in Austin, Texas Following Paul's presentation, we'll have 2 rounds of our highly productive networking format we call: NetStorming (http://www.networkinaustin.com/business-networking-tips/what-netstorming). Meaning you'll have an opportunity to directly network with at least 14 individuals at the event. NetStorming is a highly productive facilitated networking format that promises to deliver immediate value.

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Paul R. Carrozza (http://www.fitness.gov/bio_carrozza.htm) along with his wife Sheila, founded RunTex in 1988 and have since built their business into the Nation's largest store devoted exclusively to running. In addition to RunTex, Mr. Carrozza also founded RunTex University and RunTex Events. RunTex Events produces over 120 events per year and raises over $5 million annually for local charities. He is also co-founder and sponsor of RunTex Marathon Kids Program, which has successfully helped over 100,000 children achieve endurance and learn to enjoy running. Since 1997 Mr. Carrozza has been Runners World magazine's Footwear Editor. Mr. Carrozza is the Co-Chair for the Governor's Fitness Council and currently serves on the Board for the Texas Department of Aging and the Greater Austin Sports Association. He also sits on the Board for Shoes for America, Austin Parks Foundation, and The Star of Texas Rodeo.

Who Should Attend:

Professionals interested in a truly productive networking environment Executives who would like to network more, but feel like a piece of bloody meat in shark infested waters at traditional networking events Sales and Business Development Professionals who believe in relationships and adding value, not just the next deal Entrepreneurs who are looking for opportunities, resources and support Job Seekers wanting to demonstrate their expertise and show their value to an organization No Nasty Networkers (http://www.networkinaustin.com/business-networking-tips/dont-be-nasty-networker)
No MLM