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Chamber Alliance Network (CAN) Networking Coffee Hour

CAN is a morning networking meeting group called “CAN” Chamber Alliance Network. This group of motivated professionals are dedicated to getting to know local businesses and their goods and services in order to refer them customers.

This group supports the Chamber’s efforts to promote our “Shop Local, Dine Local, Hire Local” campaign to improve the local economy in the Windham Region. Each meeting consists of an education moment given by a chamber member, followed by a round table of each guest speaking about their business & ending with testimonials from any Chamber members who used other local services and are pleased with the results. Take advantage of what this group has to offer. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday morning via Zoom.  Come mingle, network and get to know what other local members are doing. Cost is FREE, all we suggest is to bring business cards. You will not regret checking out this networking group.

This event is free to current chamber members and those interested in joining the chamber.
Please contact us if you would like to visit as a guest. 

Please check out events calendar for the next event.  We hope to see you there!

Register for the next meeting here


Meeting Agenda (Tentative)
7:30 – 8:30 am

7:15 – 7:30 a.m.        Arrival & Networking

7:30 – 7:35 a.m.       Welcome – Agenda and Meeting Review

7:35 – 7:40 a.m.       Discussion: Networking & Business tips

7:40 – 7:45 a.m.       5 – Minute Member WOW (Who Offers What) Spotlight Presentation

7:45 – 8:15 a.m.       45-Second Introductions  (participants)

8:15 – 8:20 a.m.       Testimonials & Referrals

8:20 – 8:30 a.m.      Closing & Chamber Announcements

8:30 a.m.                   Open Floor Networking

 

Other Information:

  • The meetings are schedule on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 7:30 – 8:30 AM.
  • Open to Windham Region Chamber Members only.
  • Chamber members only will be able to do the detailed “spotlight” business presentation.
  • There will be no meetings on days which the Chamber is closed due to a holiday.
  • Meeting is cancelled if public schools are delayed or closed due to weather.

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Windham Region Chamber of Commerce – www.bit.ly/WRCCgroup


How to create a better introduction
for networking events


by Rosemary King

Sample 30 – second commercial format 

 Who You Are:

Sample: Good morning, I’m (first & last name), (position/title) with (company name)
I’m Joe Smith, president of ABC plumbing company

What You Do:

Sample: We provide affordable, quality plumbing repair service for homeowners and complete plumbing installation services for home builders.

Who You Do it For:

Sample: We work with people who have an emergency situation in their homes such as flooding or water pressure problems and with contractors or home builders who want to make sure the plumbing is installed right the first time.

What Benefits You Offer:

Sample: Our clients enjoy the peace of mind they get from our professional maintenance service where thorough quarterly physical inspections help them avoid plumbing disasters.

How you are different:

Sample: Most of our business comes from referrals from happy clients who enjoy our honest, ethical and fair approach to providing exceptional service. We are not the cheapest, but we are the best value.

Who is a good referral for you:

Sample: While we are happy to help in emergency situations such as floods, an ideal referral for us is a home owner who wants to be pro active in preventing problems before they occur, or a builder who values quality work and is looking for a reliable plumbing company to work with. If you or a homeowner you know could benefit from our service, I’d appreciate an introduction. I’m Joe Smith with ABC plumbing company.

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We’re conveniently located in the heart of downtown Willimantic’s business district. Call us to schedule a meeting to discuss your business needs or to meet with our Business Resource Center.

Windham Region Chamber of Commerce
1320 Main St., Suite 27
Willimantic CT 06226
Phone: (860) 428-7739

info@windhamchamber.com

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