Denver South Chapter - Presenters Larissa Croll and Desiree Townsend

This networking group is geared EXCLUSIVELY towards B2B Networking.

Join us for this monthly event, held (usually) on the last Monday of every month, to build your network, bounce ideas off other motivated B2B professionals, and learn something new!

PLEASE NOTE: Tap & Burger Belleview Station, 4910 S. Newport St., Denver, 80237 has closed.

For this month only we will meet at: Mytech Partners, located in building 6 of the Greenwood Corporate Plaza, 6251 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Suite 200, Greenwood Village 80111.

Please note that the address for Greenwood Corporate Plaza that comes up on the right column of this Meetup event is not the address for building 6.

We are not serving lunch. You are welcome to bring your own lunch.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to order their meal and do a bit of networking before the meeting starts.

Our first presenter is Larissa Croll of FASTSIGNS Englewood.

Title: Make Your Statement: How FASTSIGNS Powers Your Business Visibility

Learn how FASTSIGNS Englewood helps a business make its statement, covering the sign buying process, our services, and the multitude of available visual communication possibilities.

Larissa's bio:

Larissa earned a degree in Technical Journalism at Colorado State University before working as the Public Relations Coordinator for the FASTSIGNS corporate office.

After three years at corporate, Larissa and her husband decided to join the family business at FASTSIGNS Englewood.

Larissa first worked in sales before becoming the center manager and eventually taking over as the owner of FASTSIGNS Englewood in January 2020.

Our second presenter is Desiree Townsend of Yay! Gifts and Cards

Title: The Business of Appreciation: Why Being Remembered Is a Growth Strategy

Most professionals genuinely want to thank clients, recognize employees, and strengthen relationships—but good intentions often get pushed aside by busy schedules.

In this presentation, Desiree Townsend explores why appreciation isn't simply a nice gesture—it's a practical business strategy that builds trust, encourages referrals, and creates lasting loyalty.

Attendees will discover simple, actionable ways to make appreciation part of their everyday business, without adding another overwhelming task to their to-do list. They'll leave with fresh ideas they can immediately apply to clients, referral partners, employees, volunteers, and prospects.

Desiree's bio:

Desiree Townsend is the Founder & Creative Director of Yay! Gifts and Cards, a Colorado-based business that helps organizations turn appreciation into meaningful action through personalized gifts, greeting cards, and live on-site engraving experiences.

A former marketing professional and the 2025 Solopreneur of the Year for the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce, Desiree believes that people don't remember every conversation they have—but they do remember how someone made them feel.

Through speaking, consulting, and creative gifting, she helps businesses build stronger relationships by making appreciation personal instead of promotional.

Guests are always welcome! No cost to attend our engaging meetings. However, we do ask that you support our host location by purchasing the lunch of your choice.