Business Networking Events-October 2009

Here are some of the key business networking events in Houston that will help boost your business, career or the contacts in any industry. Many of them take place in various parts of the city and the groups that I've selected have professionals from just about every business sector.

A couple of Houston networking groups that you can count on for putting together top notch events are INHouston, HCCC and Houston Networking News. To get a feel for what kind of networking opportunities exist for business professionals who are members of these Houston's networking groups. I listed some of the October 2009 events and provided links to the groups webspace where you can find more details on how to join the organizations, meet and greet other professionals at these 5 star business events .

InHouston

R&R Networks: Business Professionals Mixer
October 21, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm – Isis Houston
Join R&R Networks as we host another event. This time at Isis Houston on Prairie @ Main.Spend time mingling with other business professionals from across Houston. .
Focus: business, mixer

October 22, Thursday
ENERGY PEOPLE CONNECT'S High Energy Halloween Mix [Oil & Energy]
October 22, 2009 from 5pm to 8pm – Mercer Lounge
Cost: FREE. Costume contest scheduled at 7:30pm that evening.
Focus: oil, &, energy, professional, mixer

Houston Networking News

A group that facilitates bringing the business community and networking professionals together to connect with one another and develop new and sustaining relationships.

The Main Event
Belvedere
1131-01 Uptown Park Blvd.
Houston, 77056
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE

North Houston Regional Luncheon
Amerigo’s Grille, 25250 Grogan's Park Dr.
The Woodlands, 77380
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: HNN Members: $24, non members: $29

Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce
Their primary role has been development of programs which educate, equip and empower African American and other small business owners to prosper and sustain viable enterprises.

Pinnacle Award Nomination Reception
October 1, 2009

The 15th Annual African American Achievement Pinnacle Awards
Date: October 16, 2009
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM
http://www.hcccpinnacleawards.org

These business networking events in Houston are places where you can engage in discussions, take practical steps and implement strategies to build a viable business.

Take advantage of the services offered by INHouston, HCCC and Houston Networking News. Don't hesitate to join one or more networking groups and watch your career, profits or business soar.

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Houston Networking

In Houston networking usually have hip themes, an evening mixer, morning coffee club, or afternoon luncheon. Most of them occur monthly at restaurants, clubs and meeting rooms around the bayou city. There are several types of networking events where you can greet and meet with others in your industry, other businesses or other professionals in Houston.

Houston Technology Center host one of the most popular networking events in the city in Midtown Houston, The Open Coffee Club. Their monthly meetup encourages informal discussions and networking among entrepreneurs, technology enthusiasts, and investors.

Resident of Kingwood, Humble, or Atascocita area have a similar morning hook-up that's great a networking meeting for getting results, at the Homewood Suites in Kingwood. This free networking meeting takes place every Tuesday Morning.

Business Networking Mixers

Not and early bird? There are still a few good places to network in Houston that I highly recommend. Houston's Networking News (HNN) monthly mixer is one of them. Their free events are for HNN members to network with each other. They developed and conduct a series of business networking functions, in addition to supporting those of other organizations.

HNN also supports the networking activities of more than 350 organizations and their event calendar contains 600-plus networking activities each month from many different organizations all over Houston. They serve the Houston business community and work to build lasting relationships with other business organizations.

Houston Networking That Pays

Every month on the third Tuesday, Houston Business Journal host a Houston networking seminar, where you can learn how to identify industry trends, reach decision-makers and grow your business through their newspaper. At this free seminar, you'll learn about other networking events in Houston and how to use your subscription to the Houston business publication to attract more money to your business.
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Networking Events In Houston

Indulging in idle conversation is not why people attend a networking event. If you want to maximize your contacts and prospects here's a tip on a few of the networking events in Houston, where you won't find useless chatter and some things you can do to ensure others will enjoy networking with you.

The earlybirds usually make the morning trek to the Houston Technology Center in Midtown Houston, for the Sunrise Toastmaster meeting.

Another morning networking opportunity that you shouldn't miss this month, is the Hispanic Business Magazine "Sustainable Growth in Small Business" Breakfast Networking Event.

Present like a Pro

Are you one of millions who would rather have a root canal than give a presentation in front of people. Here is a chance to sharpen your presentation skills at this meetup for business professional.

Houston Business Expo

Other networking events that deserve a place on your December calendar are, InHoustons's Professional Networking Mixer that was covered in last months blog post and later this month, come take a peak at the newly remodeled Hyatt Regency in downtown Houston and be a part of the great conversations discussing the interesting topics that will be covered, at the Houston Networking News "2008 Houston Business Expo".

Their tradeshow is an excellent place to launch a new product or for your company to get more face time with other business professionals from the greater Houston area.

Three Tips For Successful Networking

Just bare in mind that networking events offer a deeper value than just sales prospecting, connecting with other professionals. So at any event you attend, remember these three tips on things to do, from the networking pros at E-factor.

Be yourself,
Become genuinely interested in the person you're talking with
Be authentic.

Focus on creating conversations based on mutual interest and not just your personal interest, then you're get more people asking for your business card because they'll feel comfortable getting together with you again.

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