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• "Markham Board Of Trade: Are Local Chambers of Commerce relevant?" by Zale Tabakman, Canadian Bureau Chief
  

Many times in my career I have been asked to join a Board of Trade. About ten years ago, I even attended one even—and was quite disappointed. My ideal customers were large corporations, and it seemed that the only attendees were real estate and insurance agents and tiny one-person companies. I didn’t bother perusing it further—a big mistake. Real estate and insurance agents are common in Boards of Trade, but as with an iceberg, only a tiny part shows on the surface.

• "Charlotte County Young Professionals make their mark" by Glen Gould, Southeast Bureau Chief

Visit a town of any size and you’re likely to find a Young Professionals Group. YPGs have begun to spring up everywhere, and their popularity is growing. It just makes sense. Like-minded groups of individuals have always found ways to come together to make their voices heard and their talents known.

• "Business Roundtables for Networking, Peer Support, and Increasing Revenues" by Lori Richardson, Northwest Bureau Chief

In many communities around North America there are examples of great business roundtables. We'll focus on three that are happening in the Greater Seattle area – for various business professionals and executives. Let's define the term first. A business roundtable is a way for same-level peers in various non-competing companies and organizations to share knowledge, ideas, and learn from each other. Typically there is a facilitator, and often meetings rotate from one member's company to the next.

• "To the health of the planet" by Meira Findel, Health & Wellness Editor

Through my networking, I met a wonderful woman named Mary Kavanagh whose company, Pure Global Energy, is working on reducing wasted energy. She’s marketing a product—the Power Mender—that can save you up to 25 percent on your home and business electric bills. With several other people, we’re creating a network of electricians and other construction contractors who install the Power Mender.

• "The future of political networking" by Matthew Best, Political Editor

I’m going to put interviewing of people in politics on hold for a month and talk about some of the unique ways that political people are networking and reaching out for votes. Some of this is happening now, and some will be happening in the near future.

• "Creativity in Networking" by Harvey Mathason, Contributing Writer

• "NetBeing with Ron Sukenick"
  

Last month I described the first strategy—“live life purposefully”—in The Power is in the Connection, which I wrote with Jane George Surges. This month I’ll explore the second strategy. Strategy two: Develop a relationship mindset & Become a relationship-builder.

• "Power Thought of the Week" by Patricia Parham, Contributing Writer

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TRUTH OR DELUSION? Makes New York Times Best Sellers List for the Second Time!

Released: Dec 28, 2006

BNI's most recent book, Truth or Delusion?, has once again achieved extraordinary recognition as the #7 bestseller on the New York Times Hardcover Business Best Sellers monthly list for November 2006!

Since its release in October of 2006, Truth or Delusion? has earned highly esteemed spots on the bestseller lists of several publications. In its first two days after release, it became #1 on the bestseller list with Amazon.com and quickly earned spots on other lists such as #3 on the USA TODAY Money Best Sellers list, #4 on the Wall Street Journal Best Selling Books list, and #6 on the prominent New York Times Best Sellers list!

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• "An interview with Brian Alcorn", by Paul Morris, Northeast Bureau Chief

As the NetWorking lifestyle takes my work through the states in my area, I’ve met some interesting people and great individuals...Recently I talked with Brian Alcorn, BNI executive director, who leads 12 successful BNI chapters. He’s also on the board of directors of the South Charleston Chamber of Commerce, www.southcharlestonchamber.org , in West Virginia, and owns a successful company in southwestern Virginia.

• "Are you a Progress Agent?", by Peter Biadasz, Southern Plains Bureau Chief

Recently I had the pleasure of talking with Dean Lindsay, founder of www.ProgressAgents.com and author of Cracking the Networking Code. Based just outside Dallas, Lindsay is an expert in helping others reach the next level in networking excellence...“Turn people onto you by tuning into them,” he says. To do this, “Get interested in them: their needs, their lives, their interests. Share in their successes.”

• "National Association of Professional Financial Advisors", by Michael Gary, Financial Editor

Sometimes it is easy to forget that not all networking is devoted directly toward pursuing new business for yourself or your company. A lot of time devoted to networking is actually spent communicating with colleagues or peers. This includes those people who are in the same line of work as you, and who may even be your competitors.

• "From melting pot to salad bowl", by Maria Elena Duron, Minority-based Networking Editor

Our world has broadened from a local marketplace to a global arena. As those borders blur, the increasingly diverse networks impact the social and financial condition of communities and commerce...Networks have evolved from being the “melting pot” (where every ingredient blends and loses its own identity) to being more like a “salad bowl” (where each individual ingredient stands well on its own and compliments the other ingredients to create spectacular taste). It’s this individuality of ingredients that we’ll explore in our journey into minority-based networking.

• "Four key elements to fiancial success in the arts", by Sian Lindermann, Arts & Entertainment Editor

I recently spoke with internationally renowned artist Jody Bergsma, from Bellingham, Wa. (www.bergsma.com). Jody’s income is in the top three percent of all Americans. She has mastered the means of securing a consistent and rewarding income from her art...Creating a wide selection of items that includes illustrated children’s books, gift bags, t-shirts, coffee mugs, and greeting cards has enabled Jody to broaden her impact while freeing her to paint the original works that have been so avidly collected during her 35-year career. Her decision to sell her licensing option to companies such as WalMart and Target was so lucrative that she was recently able to close her retail gallery after 20 years.

• "An All-Star Networker", by Scott Manthorne, Sports Networking Editor

If you are someone who is looking for an exceptional individual to network with, then Bob Neal certainly should be considered. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he continues to develop his rolodex in both the sports and business worlds...Bob Neal is a man of many endeavors. He is president of Bob Neal Media, a company engaged in television/radio, commercial production, and media training. Additionally, he is a partner in Millenia3, a national television production, distribution and trafficking company.

• "JetNetting: Will the real person please step forward?", by Heshie Segal, Contributing Writer

Who you are, in or out of the workplace, is key to any networking relationship you build with yourself, your friends, or your colleagues...When our actions are not consistent, they create confusion for us and for those we network with. So who are we—really? The person at home, the person who attends a social gathering, or the one who shows up for work: if these people are not the same, it eventually takes its toll. Changing personalities also wastes time and reduces effectiveness.

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If you'd like to see a network, networker or networking topic explored by the TNNW staff or if you have a question or comment regarding our articles, please feel free to email me:
wendy@thenationalnetworker.com or post a comment here.

Peace, Love and Hope for the Best Year Ever!
-Wendy L. Kovitz, Cyberian of Networking

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