BLUE THING #2: TNNW Product/Service of the Week

Other newsletters would give you only ONE Product/Service of the Week. Some might extend themselves a bit to give you TWO. However, here at The National Networker, we offer you THREE. For those of you who are arithmophiles (a lingovation), this is 300% of what the competition offers.

Here they are:

NEWS RELEASES: The most cost-effective way of immediately reaching a giant audience. Click on http://tnnw1.blogspot.com. *NOTE: THIS PAGE WILL BE RE-FORMATTED NEXT WEEK!

THE NATIONAL NEWSPICKER: Get this gadget now. Get the jump on everything you need to know every day – in 20 minutes. You can pick your friends. You can pick your news. At TNNW, we have done the unthinkable. Click on http://TheNationalNewspickerPage.blogspot.com.

*NOTE: THIS GADGET WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO GRAB UNTIL NOVEMBER 1^st – AFTER THAT, YOU’LL HAVE TO COME TO THE SITE TO GET IT. Please…don’t blow your chance to acquire this gadget.

BRUTE FORCE REQUEST: This service is the ultimate BUZZWORKS machine. It becomes available on October 20^th. Learn more – Read the Update! This service can energize your brand, internet presence, website traffic, conversion rate and sales. *NOTE: THIS PAGE WILL GO LIVE ON OCTOBER 20^th.

Not to worry…will give you an url. In fact, we might just give you both the actual url and the shortened url. That’s two urls for each Subscriber. Picture it…an url on each arm! At TNNW, we’re always happy to tell our Subscribers where to go and in no uncertain terms!

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BLUE THING #1: TNNW Surveys, Analyses and Findings

WE ARE EXTENDING LAST WEEK’S SURVEY. We’ve hit a nerve!

We have been receiving a tremendous volume of responses to our TNNW survey about CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, and we have decided to keep the polls open until Thursday, October 22^nd.

Curiously, those people who have benefitted by their dealings with Chambers have simply answered the poll question with brief or no comment whatsoever. Those who have had bad experiences have been prolific with commentary.

If you’ve had any experiences with Chambers of Commerce, whether extraordinarily favorable, or negative, please add comments. We’ll publish them, and our readers love ‘em.

Thanks for participating.

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CONTINUING LAST WEEK’S SURVEY: TNNW3

Chambers of Commerce have been around since long before the invention of the internet. Originally, were geographically localized groups of businesspeople and professionals in various villages and townships, with each member in a different specialty (and non-competitive area) from the other members. They were also engaged in sponsoring sports, education, charitable causes and community growth and preservation.

Times are changing. Our survey question is a very direct one:

“Do you believe that chambers of commerce are providing value to your business?”

Please take a moment and fill out the survey form below. If it does not appear (because of incompatibility with your browser), just click on https://ciof.wufoo.com/forms/chamber-of-commerce-survey-tnnw3/ and the form will pop up instantly, like a toaster pastry.

Thank you for participating. Of course, results will be published. We know, we know…the suspense is already causing you sleeplessness. But you also have our assurance that it will indeed be worth the wait!

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A NOTE FROM THE CHAIRMAN: Big Money in the War of Influence Over Healthcare Reform

I'm no politician, nor am I an expert on politics, but I have a new found appreciation for Washington, DC lobbyists, as they seem to be the true networkers (and apparently highly in demand) in and around the U.S. political scene.

Case in point: you would hardly think there's a global economic crisis going on with all of the top-dollar spending on lobbyists in the ongoing U.S. healthcare reform debate. According to a recent article in The Washington Post here's what organizations are spending on lobbying (networking):

• Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) - $8.6 million
• American Medical Association (AMA) - $8 million
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association - $2.8 million
• GlaxoSmithKline - $2.3 million
• America's Health Insurance Plans - $2 million
• Bayer Corp - $2 million
  
• Novartis - $1.8 million
• Metlife Group - $1.7 million
• Johnson & Johnson - $1.6 million
  
• Allstate - $1.5 million
  

When spending like this is as much as $1.4 million dollars a day, it goes to show that these companies will pay top dollar for influence and that they must have a lot to lose if they don't.

Time will certainly tell which will win in the end - big business networking or grassroots networking through various right-wing/left-wing political organizations.

In other news, our latest TNNW poll seems to have struck a nerve. We are asking whether or not Chambers of Commerce provide value to you, and we have gotten some great responses:

"I find that it depends on the Chamber of Commerce. Some cities are more proactive and will extend themselves the extra mile to help you; others are more lackluster and it seems staffed with those less than enthusiastic about their job. In general, my feeling is that there is a need for the personal touch of a good Chamber of Commerce. It can help your business tremendously."

- D.A.P

"Chambers have become too focused on large business transactions. Difficult to break through on a smaller level."

- Anonymous

"In the age of the internet, they are becoming obsolete. At one time, the only way to meet potential new clients was through the local Chamber. Now, it is easier to meet them via the internet. Decision makers whom I need to speak to no longer attend networking Chamber events."

- P.Y.

"I still think chambers of commerce have value, but I tried to get my local one to think globally, without success."

- J.R

"I have found them to be a waste of time; and I've joined and have actively networked, took people out for coffee, and referred folks to many of their members."

- M.M.

We have decided to extend our poll one more week - IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO MAKE YOUR OPINION HEARD - CLICK HERE AND VOTE NOW - if you don't, Douglas Castle (who's name I refuse to mention) will chastise you in one of his next blog entries (trust me...I've seen him do it).

As mentioned last week, my friend Kelly O'Brien Gavin of the The Greater Susquehanna Keystone Innovation Zone asked me to be one of the featured speakers at the kick-off dinner for their first annual Venture Plan/Business Plan Competition at Susquehanna University on October 27th. If you're in (or will be in) the Central/Northeastern Pennsylvania area, I would love to meet you in person there. More details to follow.

As always, I look forward to Networking with you,

Adam

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