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Castaic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting
Meeting every 4th Thursday of the month, 7:30 am
At the Chamber Office located at
31744 Castaic Rd. Suite#103, Castaic
Please contact Latisha at 661-877-5244 or e-mail to president@castaicchamber.com
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Monthly Networking Meeting
Meeting every 4th Wednesday of the month at
It's a Grind located at 29641 The Old Road, Castaic
7:30 am (Breakfast meeting).
Come ready to Network! Bring some business cards, enjoy a coffee and muffin, and be ready to introduce your business to other Chamber members. Great opportunity for you to let others know what type of business you have or service you offer as well as let them know who would be a good customer/client for you. Each participant will have 30 to 60 seconds to highlight their business in a round table format. REMEMBER, its called Net 'working' not Net 'sitting'. Come have some fun and get some exposure for your business.
Evening Business Mixer
Meeting every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm
Contact Sandra Slavin at 661-993-3630 or 661-222-2249 for more information
Why Is Networking Important?
By Judith Cassis, C.Ht.
What is Networking?
Years ago I would have answered this question by saying that networking is attending general and exclusive business or quasi-social events designed to help you meet people and introduce your business. Although face-to-face meetings still offer the highest potential for higher quality contact, there are many other forms of networking that will help you gain exposure, meet potential customers, and build relationships with other business people. It’s no secret that people tend to prefer actually knowing and meeting those they intend to do business with. Don’t you?
Internet Social Networking
Today there are many definitions for networking. The internet has expanded opportunity through Face Book and other specialized forums. Members provide information about themselves, their businesses and their events to ever-growing lists of affiliates. It’s remarkable. These forums connect members across the globe. Through these social networks, individuals or organizations become acquainted by values, visions, ideas, financial exchange, friendship – you name it.
Networking With The Castaic Chamber
Although Social Networking allows you to pull your cart to other parts of the world, the best networking is done face to face. The Castaic Chamber of Commerce provides you with an opportunity to meet other local business people who will help you grow your business.
Sales Force - How?
The people you network with regularly become an outside sales force for your business. Your visibility at events keeps you top of mind. When these people meet people who are looking for goods or services, they’ll be more likely to recommend you if they’ve seen you recently. They’ll also learn enough about the products you sell or the services you provide to use your company themselves.
“People do business with those they know and trust”, and they’re more likely to trust you if they have a relationship with you. Get involved with the chamber. Let’s meet for coffee at It’s A Grind every 4th Wednesday at 7:30 am.
We look forward to getting to know you! Let’s get acquainted and take advantage of all of the great benefits of the Castaic Chamber today.
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