Home-Based Business

A weekly networking meeting where we have a lot of fun and of course, meet other busy professionals!

HH @ Franklin Hall — come and go as your schedule allows 🎉. Happy hour specials go til 7pm.

Is your exit plan about leaving, or about building a business that gives you choices? Exit planning isn't just for retirement it's about building value now. If you feel tied to daily operations and want freedom today, not just "someday," this training is for you. Join us for Exit Ready Every Day with Harry Moore of Plus Moore Business Mentoring. What you will learn: \- How to build a business that offers choices\, not obligations\. \- The principles of creating transferable value\. \- Strategies to reduce owner dependency so the business runs without you\. Stop waiting. Start building freedom. [Click Here to Register](https://bnicentralmaryland.com/en-US/eventdetails?eventId=TzCJ7PxJXcHc9jm%2F74A92A%3D%3D)

Network with an average of 60+ business professionals, all attendees get an opportunity to give a 30 second elevator pitch, enjoy a light breakfast, 10 minute educational presentation on topics that change weekly, and enjoy networking before and after the meet up.

Mindful movement and flow: This class is a slower moving, strengthening and balance building practice based on mindfulness. We will bring our intentions to the awareness of our bodies and our breath in movement or in longer held poses. We will explore different breathing techniques that help clear out physical, emotional or mental energies allowing a sense of peace within. The session is offered InStudio and OnLine. The Zoom link for the OnLine session will be emailed 15 minutes before class starts to those who are registered at www.piesfitnessyoga.com. **Sign up for sessions must be made at least 2 hours prior to class.** The address is 1322 Prince St. Alexandria, VA 22314. Our entrance is located on the side of the building, parallel to West St. **Street parking is available and additional parking is located at Shiloh Baptist church, spaces 36,37,38,39.** The church is located across the street from the studio, on the corner of Duke St. and West St.

**We are the Crown Area Connectors Team Network and we are an exclusive category networking group.** We meet every **1st and 3rd Thursday** for breakfast, 8:00-9:30 am at First Watch on Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg, MD. Please Register Here: [https://www.teamnetworkcorporation.com/events](https://www.teamnetworkcorporation.com/events) We will share agendas designed to facilitate meaningful introductions, engaging conversations and referral partnerships. We encourage members to meet one-on-one outside the meetings to foster long-term business relationships that will help grow the team, and more importantly, our bottom lines. Guests are free to attend Two Meetings before deciding to join. Questions? Call Curt at 301-260-0060 Thank You!

**RESTON AREA ROCKERS** We meet 2x/mo, once in-person and once on Zoom. We meet for lunch on the 2nd Friday 11:30 to 1:00 pm at various locations in the Reston area. We meet on Zoom on the 4th Friday 9:30 to 10:30 am. Visit https://teamnetwork.affnetz.us/events for updates and details. NOTE: We welcome visitors, however, we are an "Exclusive Business Category" Networking group, therefore we vet all guests. Questions? Call Curt at 301-260-0060 Thank You! You can find the Reston Area Rockers and other Team Network groups and events at https://www.teamnetwork.com. Our group is made up of local area business people who wish to grow their business by developing relationships that grow partnerships and increase business through collaborative problem solving and education and introductions in a unique and stimulating environment. If you want to get on top of the latest thinking and hottest topics, and turn this intelligence and collaboration into game changing results for your business please join us. For guests, the first two meetings are free, then joining is required.

Valentine Edition This free financial business and networking workshop brings motivated professionals, entrepreneurs, and career-minded individuals together to learn wealth strategies, income-building concepts, and financial protection tools. Guests connect, ask real questions, gain clarity, and leave with education, confidence, and new relationships that support long-term success. Dress Business Professional. Complementary tour and Free parking are provided. Text 302.390.8443 the “I will be there” for the location and confirm your seat.

Getting tired of the ordinary 9-5 grind? Want to experience having residual income as you go about life? Be a part of a team that will support you consistently? No ceiling to your earning potential ? Or even better…..Give a valuable and much needed asset to a your community and the nation as a whole? This is the place to be. Receive premium education and training to learn the principles of building generational wealth. Get a peak at your next best opportunity. We only have one life to live so let’s experience it all to the fullest! Please reach out to me if you’re planning to attend, it is by invitation only and I will need to secure your spot! Dress code: Business Casual

This class focuses on incremental movement accompanying rhythmic breathing while offering hands-on assistance to the student. **Please reserve your spot at www.piesfitnessyoga.com**. The session is offered both InStudio and OnLine. The Zoom link for the OnLine session will be emailed 15 minutes before class starts to those who are registered at www.piesfitnessyoga.com. **Sign up for sessions must be made at least 2 hours prior to class.**

Michelle Arnold https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellearnold-/ and Robert Brandau https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbrandau/ will tell stories and give examples of how relationships lead to business success and job search success. At the end of this seminar/webinar, there will be a brief Christian story.-------------------IF YOU ARE NEW TO Career-Confidence.org and want to learn about us via our team, here are some videos that we have done. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our channel and LIKE our videos.------ Career-Confidence.org, Laura Hamilton and Robert Brandau both long-time recruiters give you an overv iew. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R20iMmWWsas Doris McMillon of our Board of Directors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNmOi9TsYGs&t=10s --Bruce, Silvia, and Mary Beth talk about the impact of Career-Confidence.org on their job search. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYtFRWzhKLo --Kim DeWitt Succinctly Talks about our Team https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSHCEK11jD0_ Cecilia and Nate – 2 of our Alumni give an overview of Career-Confidence.org. perspective. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNstYHVnfAA --Sara's Experience with Career-Confidence.org - Surprise Ending – Pre-Covid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEuKuvZyEYE&t=51s Kathi Galiano’s Article which Sara references. https://www.career-confidence.org/my-experience-with-career-confidence-org-by-kathi-gagliano/

This coming Sunday, don't miss this great event offered by our member Alison Butler! **Jewelry, Stories & New Perspectives: A Creative Gathering for Women** Connect with other women in a relaxed, judgment-free space. Whether you're experienced or have never made jewelry before, you'll leave with unique pieces, fresh creative insights, and new connections. All materials provided. Bring your curiosity and openness to seeing things differently. **HOST: Alison Butler. Owner of Aryah the Cat Beaded Jewelry.** [Sign up here on Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-your-gen-xers-galentines-day-tickets-1981899671268) **USE THE COUPON CODE Beads TO GET 20% OFF** Note: I (Patricia) am posting this for Alison and unfortunately can't attend this time, but I recently joined a jewelry making event with her and it was awesome, I made a bracelet and a beaded decoration for my backpack, and the conversation was both fun and deep! Hope you can join!

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

Have a small business? Ever wish you could just ask some questions around how to grow your business, get more customers or just know what the freak you are doing with sales? Now is your chance!! Every month we are hosting the "Ask an Expert" at the Columbus Metro Library, Main campus. I will be there to answer your Sales related questions. Drop-in for sales coaching designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals sharpen their sales approach. Whether you have questions on how to refine your pitch, are looking to close deals more quickly, or are working on building better client relationships, Smashing Your Sales Goals Coaches are here to help. Drop-in to get expert insights, actionable strategies and real-time solutions to grow your business and generate higher profits. Drop-In Sales Coaching is FREE + OPEN to the public. No appointment needed. First come, first served. EPIC Learning created. Accelerate Columbus supported.

Evolve exists to connect women entrepreneurs connect with one another, serve one another, and help one another overcome challenges in marketing, sales, networking, and professional development. [Add to Calendar](evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com) What to Expect: \~ Welcome team to greet you, introduce you to others, and make sure you feel a part of the group from your very first meeting \~ Welcome & Introductions: 15 second introductions \~ 15 Minute Speaker Spotlight: Member speaker who shares a bit of her story, how she got to doing what she does, and a tangible tip she uses to gain success in her business. No hard selling...no expectations. Simply giving the group an opportunity to get to know her and her journey. \~ 20 Minute Break Out Sessions: Small groups is where we connect best. Extroverted and Introverted alike get the opportunity to share on a deeper level and learn from one another. \~ Take Aways: Hear what the other groups talked about and share resources to grow yourself and your business \~ Grow Time!: Do you need a specific connection to a person, company, or industry? Share it with us! We love to open our networks to one another and grow together! Guests are always welcome. Please contact Mentor Director Donna Schomer at Donna@EvolveWomensNetwork.com for more information. We'd love to meet you!