When: Friday, 11 February 2011
Where: Diep in die Berg Conference & Wedding Venue, 929 Disselboom Street, Wapadrand, Pretoria
Time: 07h30 for 08h00 - 10h30 key note speakers, followed by mini expo 10h30 - 13h00
Cost: R150 per person
Bookings: bookings close 2 February 2011 Click here to book your place now
PURPOSE OF THE EVENT
* raise the profile of networking in the wider community,
* recognizing networking as an essential tool for success in today’s business climate,
* take hands with the various networking organizations within Pretoria,
* expose participants to government departments involved with the business community in Pretoria
TARGET MARKET
The event is targeted at every small to medium business that can benefit from networking as a means to greater business success - because "people do business with people".
Active
marketing will be via the BNI Pretoria, the International Networking
Week® website, various partner websites as well as an email campaign.
It
will also be promoted through community and local news papers as an opportunity
for business owners to attend.
PROPOSED
AGENDA
07h30
– 08h00 Arrival & Registration with coffee, tea &
pastries
08h00 – 10h30 Welcome
Key
note speaker: Mr Carl Bates founder of SIRDAR
Global Group(Carl is a
globally recognised speaker, having spoken in New
Zealand,
Australia, South Africa
and the United Kingdom. Carl often addresses and leads
workshops for business groups,
entrepreneurs, students and industry
associations and
conferences around the world.)
Practical
networking opportunity & networking testimonials
Local
Sponsor Key note speaker (if applicable)
Reach
for a Dream / Paul Jungnickel Home
Key note speaker: Mr Bruce Larsen - a very successful South African businessman, known as "Mr Network" in the U.S.A.
10h30
– 13h00 Snacks & drinks
Mini
Expo with active displays
One
to one networking meetings amongst participants
±11h30 Competition
draw
MINI
EXPO
* Let
your business be SEEN to be understood
* Ensure
a clear understanding of your product
* Manned
throughout the day
* Informal
layout setting with meeting tables among the stands
* One
to one networking meetings amongst participants
* Drinks
and snacks available throughout the mini expo (plus cash bar)
* Only
R1,000 per stand - just 20x 2m˛ stands available
* 100%
of the Mini Expo income will be in aid of the Kungwini
Welfare Organisation (one of their projects is the well known Paul
Jungnickel Home)
The Mini Expo will be expertly coordinated by Bernice Hewitt-Nel of RBJ
Marketing, 072 560 4999 / office@rbjmarketing.com
Click
here if you are interested in participating in the Mini Expo, after
which Bernice will contact you with more details regarding available stands, expo layout,
build-up and break down times, etc.
COMPETITIONS
Competitions will be run with exciting “get-up-and-go” prizes!
All Attendees: "Mini Expo Most Active Networker" as well as various "surprise" on-the-spot recognitions
LOCAL
EVENT SPONSOR
The opportunity for a business to be the official local event sponsor is still available and we request that you give
serious consideration to taking up this excellent marketing opportunity.
The advertising and marketing exposure would be considerable and includes a prime stand at the Mini Expo. Please contact Karin Metz on 082 458 6104 or karin@bni.co.za to discuss the details.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
* Opportunity to network with +-200 like-minded business professionals
* Exposure of YOUR business to potential clients
* Very low cost advertising opportunity
* Exposure to other networking groups, e.g. Round Table, Capital City Business Chamber, Businesswomen's Association, Proudly South Africa, Business for Christ, Women in Finance, etc.
* Exposure to government department which could assist in growing your business, e.g. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
* Tips on networking effectively
* Having FUN while growing your business!
Join BNI Pretoria for another FUN-filled networking day! Click
here to book your place as soon as possible.
Start 2011 on a HIGH networking note!
