U.S., SOUTHEAST: From The South...The Joy of Connecting

By Larry Block

Southeast U.S. Bureau Chief
(The Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida)

In my travels throughout the southeast looking for new and innovative networking opportunities I have discovered a women’s only networking group that combines the “women’s night out” idea with networking. The Joy of Connecting is a unique and innovative concept only for women. It supports women entrepreneurs, business owners, and other professional women. "The Joy of Connecting®" gatherings give participants an opportunity to create relationships, foster personal and professional alliances, and be in an environment that supports and honors who they are and what they do.

Their mission is to make a difference in the lives of others and leave the world better for its presence. They dedicate their open hearts to welcoming, nurturing, supporting and respecting women in all areas of their lives. The Joy of Connecting® (a TNNW member and sponsor) is committed to spreading joy, support and genuine connections throughout the world."

Created by Bonnie Ross-Parker in April, 2002, "The Joy of Connecting®" experience is being duplicated through the selling of licenses. There are locations nationwide for professional women, entrepreneurs and business owners to share resources, establish and strengthen relationships and to grow their businesses by networking with one another.

The Joy of Connecting is a relaxed networking gathering including a light dinner for business owners, entrepreneurs other professional women & their guests This non-membership organization has monthly meetings always centered around a meal, either in the evening or a brunch on the weekend. Attendance at each meeting varies from 10 to 30 depending on the area of town and the time of the year. Most meeting emphasizes the social aspect and let the networking take care of itself. There is a time in the meeting where you get the opportunity to talk about your business, but the bulk of the time is spent socializing and really getting to know each other and become friends who want to help each other succeed.

There are no two groups in the same geographical area, thus eliminating any kind of competition between groups, and the meetings are scheduled as much as possible so that there are as few conflicts as possible.

I spoke in depth with depth with 2 licensees Kathy Grieder and Candace Dubrof (another TNNW member). Though they each run their own meetings they regularly attend each others as well. In fact, many members attend several meetings each month and get to know each even better.

"The Joy of Connecting®" is expanding nationwide. Already in 12 states, "The Joy of Connecting®" gatherings give participants an opportunity to create relationships, foster personal and professional alliances, and be in an environment that supports and honors who they are and what they do. Anyone interested in getting involved with the Joy of Connecting can contact either Kathy at greiderbiz@yahoo.com or Candace at CDubrof@closetsandmore.com.

Larry Block is a text messaging expert, president of Mobile Marketing Technologies, Inc. he provides text message advertising and marketing services nationwide. Need an advertising solution that actually works and gets directly to your target market – visit www.hippocketads.com, Larry can be reached at larry@RuTxting.com

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