WCTC Small Business Connections Networking Group

Click the image to enlarge. Here are details for the upcoming Waukesha County Technical College Small Business Connections Networking Group meeting on Wednesday, 12/2/15, from 6pm-9pm.

Believe The Dream Inspirational Networking Event

Click the image for details on this great networking and educational opportunity being hosted by the WCTC Small Business Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, from 5:00-9:00pm. Registration deadline is Monday, March 31, 2014, at 12pm.

How to Master the Art of Networking

**ActionLearning Workshop Series**
How to Master the Art of Networking
Wednesday, October 23
5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20

Waukesha County Technical College
Richard T. Anderson Education Center
800 Main Street, Pewaukee

Register Online at www.wctcalws.eventbrite.com
(Deadline Monday, October 21, at Noon)

The ActionLearning^TM Workshop Series combines Action with Learning to create powerful, results-oriented learning opportunities that turn traditional small business education on its head.  Transform learning into immediate action for your small business!

This workshop features Deb Schmidt of Loyalty Leader, Inc., who is back by popular demand.  Deb is an expert networker and a highly polished professional speaker.  Don't miss this opportunity to tap into her networking expertise!

Networking is not about “schmoozing” and handing out business cards to everyone you meet!  It’s an art, and learning how to master it will boost your business and sales beyond your wildest dreams.  In professions where clients are loyal to their existing relationships, networking offers one of the best ways of finding leads for new business.  If you are viewed by members of your network as a resource and a source of leads, your contacts will be there when you need them. In this interactive program, you’ll learn:

• The truth behind the networking myths
• 9 secrets for enhancing your professional image
• 7 networking power tools and how to use them
• How to develop your personal networking plan
• How to “work a room” at social and business functions
• How to expand your client base and business through networking
• How to keep track of details
• Follow-up techniques that get results

We hope to see all of you on October 23!

Russ Roberts
WCTC Small Business Center
262.695.3468
rroberts@wctc.edu

Women Entrepreneurs' Speaker Series at WCTC

Women Entrepreneurs' Speaker Series

In this hectic and chaotic world, we are constantly facing turbulent circumstances and feeling out of control, with stress considered by many experts to be the number one health problem today. The undeniable daily demands on our time and attention can leave us feeling overcommitted and overwhelmed. Instead, choose to become the pilot in your life and Tame the Turbulence! Tracy Butz’s practical applications will help you to live a more productive, balanced and meaningful life—one with less stress and greater success. You will walk away inspired to make positive, long-lasting changes, with enhanced insight, optimism and confidence.

Tame the Turbulence!
Avoid Losing it. Fly Through it.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Waukesha County Technical College
Richard T. Anderson Education Center
800 Main Street, Pewaukee

AGENDA
11:30 a.m. Registration Check-in, Networking, Luncheon Buffet

12:00 p.m. Welcome
Noelle Youakim, WCTC Small Business Center

12:05 p.m. Spotlight on Success
Sharon Pavich, Sweet P’s Pantry

12:15 p.m. Tame the Turbulence! Avoid Losing it. Fly Through it.
Tracy Butz, Think Impact Solutions, LLC

1:00 p.m. Open Networking

1:30 p.m. Adjourn

FEE $20 (Lunch included)

REGISTER Online only: www.wctcwess.eventbrite.com
Registration deadline: Friday, August 30, at Noon

SPEAKER BIO
Tracy Butz is a devoted wife, an energetic mom of three adventurous young men, a successful entrepreneur, a captivating author and a true inspiration to many. As a highly sought-after speaker, Tracy has delivered powerful, life-changing messages, encouraging her audiences to identify what is most important to them and focusing their decisions in that direction while creating a positive difference in their work, families and communities.

Tracy’s experience actively engaging both large- and small-size audiences includes clients such as the US Army, McCain Foods Ltd, SEEK Careers/Staffing, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, American Trust Savings Bank, 4imprint, Plexus, Great Northern Corporation, Women’s Leadership Network, Motorola, Festival Foods, The Store and Subway Restaurants, just to name a few.

Beyond speaking and writing, Tracy also has significant experience in an organizational development environment, including 10 years as Director of Learning and Development for a regional mutual insurance company, leading the company’s training and organizational development initiatives. Known for consistently earning stellar performance accolades, Tracy is skilled in the areas of leadership development, candid conversations, embracing change, employee engagement, and interpersonal communication, to name a few. She is poised to provide solutions for your organization’s needs. Tracy truly delivers the tools for today’s world, propelling her audiences to live more productive, passionate and purposeful lives.

We look forward to seeing all of you on September 4!

Russ Roberts
Manager, WCTC Small Business Center
rroberts@wctc.edu, 262.695.3468
http://www.wctc.edu/smallbusiness

WCTC Small Business Connections Networking Group

You are invited to attend!

WCTC Small Business Connections
Networking Group
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
6:00 - 9:00 PM
**FREE**
Richard T. Anderson Education Center
800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Online Registration Required www.wctcsbc.eventbrite.com

Network all night at this FREE networking event filled with start-up and emerging entrepreneurs looking make connections with you.

Join us as we help you "Go Brief or Go Deep" with new contacts to develop mutually beneficial relationships.  Meet in small table groups for 15-minutes to briefly introduce your business to your tablemates.  Rotate randomly to a new table for the next 15-minute segment or opt out for a 15-minute one-on-one with a fellow attendee for a much deeper conversation.  The choice is yours!

You never know where that next connection will take you so come ready to make lots of them.

AGENDA

6:00 p.m.    Open Networking

6:30 p.m.    Welcome

6:45 p.m.    Rapid Fire Introductions
                         
7:15 p.m.    Go Brief or Go Deep Networking Activity
                 
8:30 p.m.    Open Networking

9:00 p.m.    Adjourn

Women and Wealth Symposium

"Women and Wealth Symposium: Leaving a Financial Imprint" is being held on:

Friday, May 3, 2013
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
WCTC Richard T. Anderson Education Center (800 Main Street, Pewaukee) 
Event Fee: $25 
Online Registration and More Information - www.womenwealth2013.eventbrite.com

• Live Music 
• Appetizers 
• Wine (Cash Bar) 
• Program Materials 
• Door Prizes

WCTC ActionLearning Workshop Series

**New Event**

ActionLearning^TM Workshop Series

Crafting the Story of Your Business

Wednesday, October 17

5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

 

Waukesha County Technical College

Richard T. Anderson Education Center

800 Main Street, Pewaukee

 

$35 in Advance; $45 at the Door (subject to seating capacity)

 

Registration online only at www.wctcalws.eventbrite.com

Advanced Registration Deadline Monday, October 15, at Noon

 

The ActionLearning^TM Workshop Series combines Action with Learning to create powerful, results-oriented learning opportunities that turn traditional small business education on its head.  What good is knowledge without a specific action plan?  No sage on the stage!  No lecture with conjecture!  Just expert, hands-on facilitators who use practical, fun and engaging activities to help you transform learning into immediate action for your small business!  Agenda and campus map are attached.

 

Whether you’re looking for investors, customers, supply chain partners, or advisors, crafting the story of your business is the key to capturing their imaginations and support.  More than an elevator speech or outline of product or service features and benefits, the story of your business tells the human tale of innovation, risk taking and intelligent response to marketplace needs.  In this workshop, you will craft your own personal story while learning:

 

• Powerful language to capture attention
• Reasons why people are drawn to small businesses
• How to develop a compelling storyline
• How to make your story come alive on the web

 

Hope you can join us for this powerful and results-oriented workshop!

 

Russ Roberts, Manager 
WCTC Small Business Center
Room Q315
P: 262.695.3468, F: 262.695.7810www.wctc.edu/smallbusiness

 

Women Entrepreneurs' Speaker Series at WCTC

Women Entrepreneurs’ Speaker Series

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 

WCTC Richard T. Anderson Education Center

800 Main Street

Pewaukee, WI 53072

Fee: $20 (Lunch included)

 

RSVP Online Required at www.wctcwess.eventbrite.com

Registration Deadline Monday, September 5, at Noon

 

Overcoming Adversity - As a business owner, you would obviously prefer to avoid all adversity. However, facing adversity and hardship head on will give you the knowledge, strength and answers that will lead you down the path to success. In this presentation, Rebecca Scarberry, owner of Becky’s Blissful Bakery, will show you first-hand how to bounce back and overcome adversity in your business and personal life. Realize that with a positive attitude and optimism, you can adapt to change and enthusiastically move forward…making your toughest challenges a key ingredient in your recipe for success!  Agenda and campus map are attached.

 

We look forward to a fun, entertaining and inspirational meeting.  Hope to see you there!

 

Russ Roberts

 

Manager, Small Business Center

Waukesha County Technical College

800 Main Street, Room Q315

Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601

Ph: 262.695.3468 Fax: 262.695.7810

rroberts@wctc.edu

www.wctc.edu/smallbusiness

www.linkedin.com/in/wctcsbc

WCTC Small Business Connections on 6/6/12

FREE**FREE**FREE

WCTC Small Business Connections

Networking Group

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

6:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Richard T. Anderson Education Center

No cost to attend

 

RSVP required in advance at www.wctcsbc.eventbrite.com

Deadline to Register - Monday June 4 at Noon

 

Join us for the June meeting of the FREE Small Business Connections Networking Group where we help you build new relationships, strengthen existing ones, and generally expand your networking universe.  At this meeting, you’ll “Go Brief or Go Deep!” as you get your networking groove on!  Meet in small table networking groups in brief 15-minute segments or choose to meet one-on-one with a fellow attendee for a much deeper conversation.  The choice is yours!  Add in open networking opportunities, refreshments and fun…and you have one great networking event!  Agenda and map are attached.  There’s no cost to attend, but you must register in advance so we know you’re coming.

 

Hope to see all of you on June 6!

 

Russ Roberts

 

Manager, Small Business Center

Waukesha County Technical College

800 Main Street, Room Q315

Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601

Ph: 262.695.3468 Fax: 262.695.7810

rroberts@wctc.edu

www.wctc.edu/smallbusiness

www.linkedin.com/in/wctcsbc

WCTC Small Business Connections Networking Group 6/6/12

FREE**FREE**FREE

WCTC Small Business Connections

Networking Group

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

6:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Richard T. Anderson Education Center

No cost to attend

 

RSVP required in advance at www.wctcsbc.eventbrite.com

Deadline to Register - Monday June 4 at Noon

 

Join us for the June meeting of the FREE Small Business Connections Networking Group where we help you build new relationships, strengthen existing ones, and generally expand your networking universe.  At this meeting, you’ll “Go Brief or Go Deep!” as you get your networking groove on!  Meet in small table networking groups in brief 15-minute segments or choose to meet one-on-one with a fellow attendee for a much deeper conversation.  The choice is yours!  Add in open networking opportunities, refreshments and fun…and you have one great networking event!  Agenda and map are attached.  There’s no cost to attend, but you must register in advance so we know you’re coming.

 

Hope to see all of you on June 6!

 

Russ Roberts

 

Manager, Small Business Center

Waukesha County Technical College

800 Main Street, Room Q315

Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601

Ph: 262.695.3468 Fax: 262.695.7810

rroberts@wctc.edu

www.wctc.edu/smallbusiness

www.linkedin.com/in/wctcsbc

WCTC Grow Your Business Expo on 4/4/12

Waukesha County Technical College Small Business Center Presents:

   

**Grow Your Business Expo**

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

5:30 – 9:00 p.m.

WCTC Richard T. Anderson Education Center

800 Main Street, Pewaukee

Cost: $35

 

Expo Capacity: 128 Attendees

Online Registration Required: www.wctcexpo.eventbrite.com

(Registration Deadline Monday, April 2 at Noon)

 

The Grow Your Business Expo is a semi-annual event designed to help small business entrepreneurs network, connect and grow their businesses. All registered attendees receive one seat at the Expo along with a half table display to showcase their products/services to other attendees at no additional cost.  The Expo will help you make some great connections while encouraging you to show your products and services rather than just talk about them.

 

Important Table Display Rules attached along with the agenda and map.  No elaborate table displays please!

 

Be sure to cast your vote for your favorite table display where you must be present to win!  In addition, the event features a powerful 15-minute workshop on a topic guaranteed to get your mind racing with new, innovative and creative ideas!  Come with your networking hat on and bring plenty of business cards as you open network, visit table displays, foster win/win relationships, and above all, GROW YOUR BUSINESS!

 

We listened to attendees of the September 2011 Expo and modified the room setup to better facilitate conversations while allowing you to decide how much time you spend at your table display vs. visiting other displays.  See agenda for all the details.

 

Join us on April 4 for this very powerful networking opportunity.  And with only 128 seats available, we’ll look forward to welcoming those of you who register early enough to secure one of those seats before they’re all gone!

 

Hope to see you in April!

 

Russ Roberts

 

Manager, Small Business Center

Waukesha County Technical College

800 Main Street, Room Q315

Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601

Ph: 262.695.3468 Fax: 262.695.7810

rroberts@wctc.edu

www.wctc.edu/smallbusiness

www.linkedin.com/in/wctcsbc