NetworkingPhoenix events this week

Many of our members have been asking about our next Signature Event and we are very excited to announce that the event will be taking place on Tuesday, May 4th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the Hilton Scottsdale. We are also super excited that Sage, the global software company with great CRM solutions, is our title sponsor for this event! Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more info.


Giving away two FREE tickets to Vision Quest for Women, held April 10th! My friend, Melissa Williams, is holding another fabulous workshop that will provide an opportunity for all women to be inspired and dream with clarity. Take some time to connect on a different level with empowering women and focus on YOU! To be entered in the drawing, please email Melissa and let her know you are interested. She will pick two winners with a random number generator by the end of day on Wednesday and contact those that have won.




And if you want to come say hi to me and the rest of the NetworkingPhoenix.com team this Saturday, we'll be at the Shape Up Arizona wellness expo! Shape Up Arizona is a FREE event and offers fun for the whole family! The goal is to help children, families, schools, teachers and the community to live a healthier lifestyle. We are booth #25 - hope to see you there!


We're also looking forward to the Mompreneur of the Year event on April 17th! The full day event includes an expo open to families, a semi-formal cocktail reception, and a dinner award ceremony open to adults only. Celebrate mom entrepreneurs who have found the secret to work/family flexibility! This annual event was created for, recognizes and applauds these moms for their amazing achievements. Watch as we share these mothers' amazing stories and crown one very special "Mompreneur® of the Year" chosen through a series of contests voted on by you, the public. If you'd like to attend the dinner portion, please register before April 10th - after that date the price goes up.


BIG thank you to our email sponsor this week: Scottsdale Law Group is offering a free consultation to any NetworkingPhoenix.com member in need of discussing short sale negotiations, loan modifications or bankruptcy. This is an unavoidable topic in today’s environment and if you’d like to talk to a professional, please contact Kristi Collins. Kristi and team will be happy to chat with you and guide you down the path that best suits your unique circumstances.


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

Monday AZIGG - Welcome internationalists! The Arizona International Growth Group meets monthly to discuss international business topics that benefit Arizona-based companies. First Monday's Social - Mix, mingle, socialize and network with One Community. This unique First Monday offers complimentary appetizers and refreshments, free chair massages and thermal scans as well as great raffles and a hot fire dancing show! As always, First Monday's are FREE but please RSVP! Tuesday Vision to Wealth - Bill Walsh will share with you how to maximize your income through the use of the Internet with social media and other tools! Make sure to register for this FREE event and learn how to turn your passion into cash and exponentially grow your business! SCORE - What do you you need to know about banking loans and relationships? This seminar is for anyone who needs a banking relationship, whether you are thinking about starting a business as well as those already in business and looking for financial support in your daily work, financing or financial restructuring. WebSafety Career Fair & Product Launch - We are seeking independent-minded and self directed field personnel to demonstrate WebSafety features to families and businesses. We are HIRING at these FREE events, so bring others who are looking for opportunities and forward your network. With events throughout the valley on April 6th, 7th, 8th there is sure to be a career fair near you! Wednesday North Scottsdale Chamber - Start your day off right and enjoy a breakfast full of networking with North Scottsdale business owners and professionals. Shakers and Stirrers - Networking For Professionals presents this dynamic business networking event. Chances are you'll meet lots of people you wish you had more time with. Sign up in advance and after the event you'll receive the list of attendees Thursday Arizona Green Chamber - This is a great opportunity to formally network with sustainable businesses in the Valley! Enjoy formal networking, education, and a light breakfast all while benefiting our professional environmental community! Ravens B2B Mixer - Network in a fun, upbeat atmosphere with like-minded individuals who are there to exchange ideas, get referrals, make beneficial introductions and seek out serious business connections. This is a FREE event so bring plenty of business cards! Friday Mesa Chamber - Expand your network to the East Valley! Be sure to attend the innovative 'Good Morning East Valley' event and get a chance to hear interesting speakers, munch on a delicious breakfast, and, of course, network with the best of them! Arizona Women's Alliance - We bring together women from all kinds of careers. To network. To share ideas and contacts. To build the leadership and management skills we can grow on. Come see what we're all about! North Scottsdale Chamber Joint Social - The Phoenix Philanthropists have teamed up with the NSCC to host a fun social in celebration for all of you who volunteer and give of themselves to our community. Donate an item of clothing and get entered into a raffle to win exciting prizes. We We hope to see you there! Saturday Shape Up Arizona - Don't miss the BEST WELLNESS EXPO in Arizona! Shape Up Arizona offers fun for the whole family. Our goal is to help children, families, schools, teachers and the community to live a healthier lifestyle. Have fun and get fit at this FREE event. Vision Quest for Women - What a fabulous way to get motivated - dreaming about everything that you want to be, do and have! Connect on a different level with empowering women when you attend Vision Quest for Women. This event provides an opportunity for all women to be inspired and dream with clarity. Sunday Melissa McGrath Family Fun Day - Our family fun day is a fundraising event presented by WINGS and 4 Diva's and a Dude to raise money for Melissa McGrath. Melissa was involved in a horrific car accident and the family needs our community's help! There will be music, food, raffles, over 40 vendors, and activities for all. Plan Ahead Mompreneur of the Year 2010 - Celebrate mom entrepreneurs who have found the secret to work/family flexibility! This annual event was created for, recognizes and applauds these moms for their amazing achievements. Watch as we share these mothers' amazing stories and crown one very special "Mompreneur® of the Year" chosen through a series of contests voted on by you, the public. Don’t miss this exclusive event on April 17th! NAWBO's 2010 Women's Resource Day - Learn the skills you need to build your business for riveting success at this exceptional event on April 21st! This day-long Women’s Guide To Success is to give the women of our community wide-ranging information on the best tools to run their businesses and the most current answers to the economic crisis of the day. North Scottsdale Chamber presents Casino Royale - Come one come all for an evening full of fun and outstanding networking opportunities! There will be craps, blackjack, roulette, a minihelicopter ball drop, putting challenges and other activities and great prizes given away for raffle and casino winners. Invite your friends and join in on the fun on April 23rd! Faithful Mamas Business Expo & Fundraiser Car Wash - The Faithful Mamas of Open Arms Church present a family friendly community fundraiser. Come out on April 24thfor good food, a carwash, balloons, free raffles, jumping castle, and more all in support of a good cause! Arizona: Embrace Change 2010 - Experts in executive transition, business start-ups and the job market, including NetworkingPhoenix.com founder Gelie Akhenblit, will team up to present practical, "How-to" strategies at this pioneering conference about change. The world of work has changed! Embrace the opportunity at this FREE action summit on April 27th! NetworkingPhoenix.com Signature Event - Join us on May 4th for one of the biggest networking events in Phoenix! Our Signature event takes place only 4 times a year, so mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more info! The previous event brought out ~1,200 networkers and was a huge hit with the business community. With so many great minds in attendance, you are bound to make amazing connections!