Every business professional has goals ๐ Whether its to grow๐ชดyour professional brand or promote ๐ฃ your business through social media ๐ฒ, networking develops a professional support system ๐๐ฝ
How to Celebrate International Networking Week 2022
Networking can provide gateways to ๐ business partnerships โ๏ธ essential business advice ๐
According to Days of the Year, networking has become easier ๐ & more efficient ๐ with the age of internet technology ๐ป
International Networking Week encourages professionals to thank ๐ the mentors ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐ซ & colleagues in their networks โป๏ธ whoโve been essential ๐ to their success ๐
By doing so, you maintain those connections & keep them vital ๐ฉบ
Networking Has Numerous Benefits ๐
One advantage is honing your skills ๐ฅ by connecting with those who share your interests
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You can get help ๐ troubleshooting problem areas ๐ค
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Networking out of your usual circles ๐ฌ (YOU CAN DO IT!), you gain additional knowledge ๐ง skills ๐คน & connections ๐
OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Advancing your career โ gaining career support ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
- Confidence building ๐ธ๐พ
- New perspective ๐
- Referrals ๐ฅ
- Life-long friendships ๐ซ
- Mentor/mentee relationships ๐ฉ๐พโ๐ซ
No matter how long youโve been in the world of business ๐ต๐พ, knowing how to network ๐ค increases your profile ๐ฏ
NETWORKING WEEK HISTORY
Since 2๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ7๏ธโฃ, Business Network International (BNI) founded International Networking Week as a global๐ initiative, bringing professionals together to celebrate the power of networking ๐ช
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Each year includes a theme; previous yearsโ themes:
- 2020 Dreaming Big ๐ก
- 2019 A New World of Opportunity ๐
- 2018 Diversity! โ๐พ
HOW TO OBSERVE #NetworkingWeek
Communities around the ๐ participate in this week-long ๐ event by:
- Hosting talks ๐ค, mixers ๐๐พ๐บ๐พ, & fundraisers ๐งง
- ๐ฃ Speakers are invited ๐ to share their experiences networking โ growing their professional networks ๐ช on podcasts ๐ง, radio ๐ป & speaking engagements
- Checking โ๏ธ the International Networking Week website ๐ฒ & subscribe for global activities ๐ช near you OR host an event ๐
- Using #NetworkingWeek to share your activitiesโฃ๏ธ
How to Celebrate International Networking Week 2022
DC Fashion Week Networking Party
Once again I will be networking with dear friends ๐ & ๐ fashion colleagues at DC Fashion Week Official Fashion Networking Party 2022 ๐ LAST SEASON VIDEO โฌ๏ธ
Event Name: DC Fashion Weekโs Official Fashion Industry Networking Party
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022, 6 PM to 10 PM Doors open at 6:00 PM.
Place: The Darcy Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island Ave, NW, Washington, DC 2005
Info: DC Fashion Week hosts the most significant fashion industry networking party in Washington.
๐ FREE Admission. Dress to impress your fellow fashionistasโฃ๏ธ
Meet Bloggers, Models, Designers, Photographers, Journalists, Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Clothing Stylists, Modeling Agents, Buyers, Retailers & Fashionistas. Special guest DJ.
DC Fashion Week is Feb. 24 – 27, 2022
Will I see you thereโ
DC Fashion Week Schedule
Get your ๐ซ TODAY https://bit.ly/dcfwtix2022
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