NetworkingPhoenix.com events this week

If you have any feedback you'd like to share face-to-face, you'll find me at the Sip, Shop, and Socializemixer this Wednesday at Trader Vic's starting at 6pm. This is one of Raven's special holiday events that includes shopping and networking all in one. Hope to see you there!

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Below are this week's featured events. Happy holidays and see you soon!

Monday Chat, Chew, & Chocolate West Valley - Join us at our year end event celebrating the fabulous women of the west valley. This event is jam packed with activities, food, wine and door prizes. SCORE: Achieving Sales Excellence - Get the rundown on everything a business person needs and must know about successful sales. The instructive seminar, facilitated by ormer small business entrepreneur Marty Robins, will be followed by a hands-on workshop. Yappy Hour - Bring your pet out to a place that is welcoming them with open paws. Come have a drink and connect with other pet lovers! Tuesday ABWA Scottsdale Express Network Sip & Shop - Join the members of the American Business Women`s Association Scottsdale Express Network for an evening of wine tasting -- a little cheese, a little fruit and lots of great business connections. You won't want to miss the chance to connect with this dynamic group of business women! AZIMA Webinar: How to Blend Social Media with Traditional Marketing Practices - AZIMA is the place Arizonans turn to for interactive marketing education and networking! Be sure to sign up for our FREEwebinar, featuring Sandy Carter, IBM’s vice president of SOA and WebSphere marketing, strategy, and channels. Arizona Power Networking is designed to help Phoenix professionals build rewarding and long lasting business connections. Spend your evening connecting with this group over casual happy hour drinks. Wednesday Association for Strategic Planning: Building an Effective Intellectual Property Business Strategy - Attend this seminar and you will gain proven frameworks to leverage innovations and intellectual property for competitive advantage—and position your organization for corporate growth. Don't miss it! Sip, Shop, & Socialize - You will not want to miss this special holiday shopping, networking, happy hour mixer! This FREE event is sponsored by some of the valley's best Women-owned Social & Business Networking groups and will be showcasing a variety of unique local vendors! North Scottsdale Chamber Meet & Mingles Mixer - You will not want to miss our amazing monthly happy hour and networking opportunity! Come out and bring lots of business cards. Thursday Debt Settlement: Understanding Your Options - Drowning in Debt? Are you aware of all the options you may have in handling excessive amounts of Debt? Register for this FREE webinar and discover whether Debt Settlement is for you! Get Your PHX - Join business professionals for an evening of networking in the Downtown Phoenix area and help us celebrate the end of our first full year hosting Get Your PHX. Scottsdale League for the Arts - Promote your business in a social atmosphere at the SLA's Third Thursday's Social! Friday Executives Network - Take control of your job search when you attend and connect with experienced executives like you who will help you land the job you're looking for faster! Saturday An Evening for the McKenna Youth Foundation Annual Gala - Every year, our annual holiday party guarantees a bike for the child as well as a food box for the family. Join us in support of our goal... to improve the quality of life for valley youth. Plan Ahead ASBA Fast & Curious™ Scottsdale - Professionals of the East Valley won't want to miss this fun, fast-paced format. Bring your business cards and brush up on your 30-second commercial. ActionCOACH Presents: BusinessRICH - At this intensive two day workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of building a successful business model. BusinessRICH is the most practical, dynamic, and profitable program you will ever invest in! Join us on January 21st & 22nd! WEALTH 2010 presented by Arizona Power Networking - Do you want to THRIVE in 2010? During this life-changing ONE-DAY information-packed event, you will learn how to act upon the opportunities that abound in this economy, increase Sales exponentially, and build Wealth as a Millionaire Entrepreneur! Register TODAY for this seminar onJanuary 30th and attract WEALTH in 2010 & beyond.