what

The Speed Networking Event is an annual event that is held by Women in Business for our members to have the opportunity to speak to many local professionals. The members get to sit down with professionals and speak to them about many topics such as networking skills, interviewing skills, resumes, career paths, past schooling, etc. When the members sit down with these professionals they are given a timed rotation anywhere from 7-10 minutes, then can move to the next professional after the rotation is completed.

when

The event will be held on Wednesday, October 17 at 7:30 – 9:00 PM with networking starting at 7:30 and meeting starting at 8:00.  This event is held at a general meeting so we can have many members attend and take advantage of this great opportunity.

where

This event will be held in PBB West and South Gallerias.

how

The Speed Networking Event is arranged by the Vice President of Mentoring, Elle McCormick. She contacts local professionals, which can be mentors in the External Mentoring Program, past connections, or alumni.

WHY

Women in Business does this event every year so our members can get a chance to network with the professionals and learn from the advice that is provided. This event contributes to one of our four pillars as an organization which is networking. We want our members to be provided with many opportunities to foster relationships and this event gives them a chance to foster those relationships with local professionals.