834 Designs and Marketing » Networking http://834design.com It's About You Tue, 15 May 2012 09:16:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Be a connector http://834design.com/2012/02/24/be-a-connector/ http://834design.com/2012/02/24/be-a-connector/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:00:58 +0000 kimb http://834design.com/?p=940 I just recently read an article on Entrepreneur.com on the differences between networking and connecting. Read the full article here. It dawned on me that I am a connector. According to my friend and colleague, Sue Tellier, she has been…

]]> http://834design.com/2012/02/24/be-a-connector/feed/ 1 A letter to small businesses http://834design.com/2011/12/19/a-letter-to-small-businesses/ http://834design.com/2011/12/19/a-letter-to-small-businesses/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:44:08 +0000 kimb http://834design.com/?p=858 Dear Small Business Owner:

There are companies thriving in this economy, including many small businesses.  In a highly competitive market, effective marketing can make a huge difference in the bottom line and contribute to a strong bottom line.   There are…

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Get Involved: Join…

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A special shout out to Laura Pecherski (@lpecherski on Twitter), a great…

]]> http://834design.com/2010/11/30/your-biz-your-town-december/feed/ 0 Entrepreneurs, Young Professionals & Blue Moons http://834design.com/2010/07/21/entrepreneurs-young-professionals-blue-moons/ http://834design.com/2010/07/21/entrepreneurs-young-professionals-blue-moons/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:29:41 +0000 admin http://834design.com/?p=608 What a month July was, and August is shaping up to be just as full of opportunity for those looking to expand their network.

Lots of interesting happenings involving entrepreneurs, young professionals and a certain former first lady. Intriguing, wouldn’t…

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American Marketing Association

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With networking events, golf outings, and more there is a plethora of opportunities for you to get out there.…

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If you are a professionals looking to be build your personal brand,  now is the perfect time to get out there and get connected.

See you around GR.

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With spring just around the corner, Grand Rapids is celebrating with lots of chances to connect  in the month of March. There are networking opportunities galore! It’s your chance to get out there build new connections while strengthening…

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