21 best places to Network | Kathy Temple

IT’S NOT WORK

IT’S NETWORK

THE 21.5 BEST PLACES TO NETWORK.

1. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS EVENT AFTER HOURS

Tried and true. They always net a few contacts and renew old friendships.

2. A HIGH LEVEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENT

Board of directors or advisors meeting. Annual dinner.

3. ANY BUSINESS JOURNAL EVENT

Forty under forty, power breakfasts, seminars. Places where movers and shakers go.

4. A NETWORKING CLUB OR BUSINESS ORGANIZATION WHERE SOLID BUSINESS CONTACTS BELONG AND PARTICIPATE.

Sub for another BNI group.

5. SOMEPLACE WHERE LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE BELONG.

The Touchdown Club, your college alumni club, the ACT users club. Having common ground always gets a conversation going.

6. ANY TYPE OF CLASS YOU TAKE TO LEARN MORE AND MAKE YOURSELF BETTER.

Toastmaster’s Dale Carnegie, even learning a foreign language. Other people who want to improve themselves will be there. You will improve and make lifetime friendships.

7. A CIVIC ORGANIZATION

Rotary, Kiwanis, Elks, Moose, Lions. Any civic animal will do. Meetings are a great place to build relationships with others.

8. ATTEND A CULTURAL EVENT.

The theater attracts people with class and money. Take in a show and meet them.

9. GET INVOLVED WITH A CHARITY OR BE A COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER.

Everything from the American Cancer society to the Humane Society has people who help behind the scenes. Be one of them.

10. YOUR TRADE OR PROFESESSIONAL ASSOCIATION.

This is the best place to learn about your product, your competition AND your customers at the same time.

11. YOUR BEST CUSTOMER(S) TRADE OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION.

This is a great place to learn more about your customers AND get introduced to your prospects.

12. TRADE SHOWS

Both industry specific and general business shows are excellent places to get known, get sales, and get ahead.

13. JOIN A PRIVATE CLUB

A golf country club, a food and networking club, or a small private club.

14. MEAL NETWORKING

Invite a prospect to dine. Then invite a prospect for him or her. While in the restaurant, see who else is in the bar. Hop around without being rude.

15. HEALTH CLUB

Exercise and network. Get healthy and wealthy at the same time.

16. SPORTS EVENTS.

Both games and tailgates

17. PARENTS OF YOUR CHILDREN’S FRIENDS

If you have a big prospect whose kid plays ball in the same league as your kid, you’ll have a big advantage to make him a big customer.

18. HAPPY HOUR

Can be a great place to make a quick connection. Just don’t get too happy.

19. KARAOKE.

Not only do you have a blast and meet people, you also improve your presentation skills every time you sing a song.

20. NEIGHBORHOOD HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION/CONDO ASSOCIATION.

Get to know your neighbors and who they know.

21. THE AIRPLANE

I don’t mean that you need to meet every passenger but get to know your seatmate.

21.5 BEING READY TO NETWORK WHEN YOU GET THERE.

Woody Allen says 90% of success is showing up, and he’s almost right .Ninety percent of success is showing up PREPARED. Having your personal commercial, or cocktail commercial, or one minute hook ready to spin at a moment’s notice is evidence of your networking prowess – or not.

High Desert Network Solutions | Todd Vinson

High Desert Network Solutions is owned and operated by Todd Vinson. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with over six years of experience in network consulting, security and computer troubleshooting and repair. Most recently he held the position of Technical Account Manager at Symantec Corporation. providing Security consulting and troubleshooting to numerous Fortune 500 companies.


The idea for HDNS was hatched in early 2000 when Todd was working for a small networking company in Bend, Oregon. He saw the need for a network consulting firm that provided a more personal and customer support driven business model. In January of 2005 he made the dream a reality by opening High Desert Network Solutions for business.

HDNS is determined to provide Central Oregon with a unique combination of technical expertise and outstanding customer support. By keeping only a managable client base, we will be able to provide our customers with the support that they deserve and we feel that this will separate us from our competition.

Services...


Catering to the Customer...
HDNS offers a virtually unlimited list of computer and security services to help our customers keep their businesses running smoothly. When it comes to our business, we offer our customers a powerful resource and a recipe for success. Listed below is a comprehensive list of services we offer our clients.

• Network Consulting - We will analyze your network and give you very specific recommendations to make sure that it is secure and trouble free.

• Virus and Spyware removal - As a former Technical Account Manager for Symantec Corporation, there is no-one in Central Oregon that is more qualified to keep your computers free of these security threats.

• Software Installation and Configuration - From setting up an entire network server to installing your own proprietary software, we can get all of your applications up and running smoothly.

• Computer and Network Troubleshooting - If you are experiencing strange or unexpected computer or network issues, give us a call. We will track down the problem and get your systems back up and running at peak performance.

• Firewall and Router Installation and Configuration - Protect your systems from hackers by letting us install and configure a firewall/router for you. Whether you are looking to set up a wireless network in your home or a full featured firewall in your business, we can provide you with the solution that is best for you.

• Custom Computer Sales - Just tell us what you need and we will provide you with a computer built to your exact specifications. Whether you are looking for a basic personal computer or a high end workstation. All of our computers come with a 3 year parts and 1 year labor warranty.

• Network Design and installation - HDNS's Technology Planning services can design and implement solutions that will enable your company to have a comprehensive standards-based architecture that will allow you to achieve your business goals and objectives.

• Computer Maintenance and Cleaning - Keep your machines runnig smoothly by letting us update all of your drivers and Operating System files and regularly clean out the inside of the boxes.

• Hardware and Software sales - We can provide you with all of the hardware upgrades that you need as well any piece of software on the market.
  
• Wireless Network Setup - We can set up you business of home with a secure wireless netwok.

High Desert Network Solutions
20064 Crystal Creek Court
Bend, Oregon 97701
PHONE: (541) 788-HDNS (4367)

Alliance Supply Co | Pete & Jeanie Dumont-Owners

Custom Embroidery-Screen Printing-Career Apparel

Our thread supplier's quality control personnel use state-of-the-art equipment to carry out tests and inspections throughout all phases of production. Such testing includes inspection and testing of raw materials, extensive lab tests before and after dyeing, tests to determine thread performance under all types of production conditions, controls to determine compliance with washing standards, as well as other tests in compliance with high quality standards. They also chose to comply with the stringent production standards of their industries compliance setter, which include optimum use of natural resources and are produced without harming the environment .

Some of our Thread Quality Advantages:
superior strength for fewer thread breaks
colorfast to chlorine bleach and soda; ideal for embroidery
on items which are subject to harsh industrial laundering
colorfast to the stone wash process
available in over 350 spectacular shades-including fluorescent
and astro-dyes; all with silky luster
economically priced to fit even the most conservative budget

Career Apparel:

*Dickies* pants-shirts-jackets-hoodies-coveralls-scrubs

*San Mar* pants-shirts-jackets-tees-polos-fleece-sportswear-caps-bags-scarfs

*Thinc Action Wear* Caps-visors-tees-hoodies-

*Medline* Medical Lab Coats-Scrubs-patient gowns-protective equipment

Ask us about our safety apparel

Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 Sat 10-2

Visit us @ Alliancesupplyco.com

Wildflowers of Oregon | Sara Barton

Welcome! Brilliant colors, alluring textures, captivating fragrances, harmonious companions, exotic flavors.

Nothing infuses our senses like fresh cut flowers and blooming plants.

Wild Flowers of Oregon brings the beauty of unique floral designs and plants to any special occasion, front office, home, or as a memorable gift.

Enjoy our floral gallery. We look forward to bringing our floral designs to you.

Wild Flowers of Oregon offers a wide range of unique floral bouquets and arrangements to brighten any day. Single bouquets are available in our shop. Custom arrangements are displayed below. We look forward to creating the perfect floral arrangement for you!

Nutrition Connexion| Nancy Pearson

What Makes This Product Unique?

A free radical is an atomic structure with an unpaired electron in its outermost shell. These unpaired electrons tend to be highly reactive, resulting in chemical reactions such as oxidation. Because they have one or more unpaired electrons, free radicals are highly unstable. They scavenge the body to grab or donate electrons, causing damage to cells, proteins and DNA. Free radicals are naturally occurring; however, air pollution, stress, smoking, heavy exercising and aging all contribute to the creation of harmful free radicals. Free radicals can cause oxidative damage to the body, potentially leading to serious health problems. Normally the body is able to protect itself from the damaging effects of free radicals, but if antioxidants are unavailable, or if free radical production becomes excessive, damage can occur.

Antioxidants are natural cell protectors, neutralizing free radicals by pairing an electron to the outermost shell of radical oxygen molecules, rendering them harmless. Antioxidants are nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, and enzymes that are capable of counteracting the damaging, but normal, effects of the physiological process of oxidation in bodily tissues. Antioxidants work in two ways, chain breaking and prevention. A chain-breaking antioxidant such as vitamins A, C and E, stabilize free radicals or cause them to decay into harmless atomic structures. A preventative antioxidant prevents the oxidation process by scavenging free radicals.

Isotonix OPC-3^® is an isotonic-capable food supplement that is made from a combination of bilberry, grape seed, red wine, pine bark extracts and citrus extract bioflavonoids, all found to be potent antioxidants. Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) are bioflavonoids (complex organic plant compounds) found in fruits, vegetables and certain tree barks that provide exceptional nutritional benefits to the human body. Studies have shown OPCs to be up to 20 times more powerful than vitamin C and 50 times more powerful than vitamin E in neutralizing free radicals. Isotonix OPC-3 contains the only isotonic form of Pycnogenol^® in the world. Pycnogenol is a natural plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, and the most clinically researched and potent bioflavonoid.

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Isotonix^® dietary supplements are delivered in an isotonic solution. This means that the body has less work to do to in obtaining maximum absorption. The isotonic state of the suspension allows nutrients to pass directly into the small intestine and be rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. With Isotonix products, little nutritive value is lost, making the absorption of nutrients highly efficient while delivering maximum results.



Help "ME" Help You.... Sounds Familiar

Referral Script:

Becky – The Handy Lady (Girls Rule!!)

As children, some girls dream of growing up to be Hilary Duff or – God forbid – Brittany Spears. Then there are girls who dream beyond the obvious.

Becky Howie was one such girl. Becky’s father was a home remodeling expert. As a child, Becky would watch her dad do all sorts of repairs – masonry, electrical, plumbing – the full gamut. At 4 years old, she picked up her first hammer and proceeded to pound holes in her bedroom wall. She knew daddy would be so proud.

Today, Becky – The Handy Lady offers her own “gamut” of home repair services. Her office is her SUV and trailer containing her traveling workshop. Every tool, gadget, widget, thingy she would ever need is meticulously organized and at her fingertips. Licensed, Bonded & Insured, Becky is at your service! Give Becky a call at 541-350-9403.

To Do List:

Assembly
Modular Furniture
Play Equipment
Toys
More

Installation
Screen Doors
Kitty/Doggie Doors
Shelving
More

Repair
Drywall
Doors + Locks
Window Screens
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Blue Pine Designs - Rustic Elegance

Dan Coker and I had a 1-to-1 meeting on Wednesday. Dan owns Blue Pine Designs. We shared each other's business to understand what we do and who our customers are.

I was so very impressed with Dan. No only is he a craftsman, he is an artist. I think there is a perception that pine wood is the "country cousin" to more exotic woods. Not true! Dan has an eye for the beauty that lies beneath the weathered outer layers of a piece of pine. He can see the potential of a piece of pine that we would consider for our fireplace. Dan uses the "imperfections" in a piece of wood - knots, striations, the weaving of colors - to make a piece of furniture or trim elegant. He knows when he cuts into a new piece of wood that it will have a story to tell. Often he lets the wood's character dictate the finished piece. Dan then finishes each creation with a high gloss polyurethane wood finish product imported from Italy. Stunning!

Dan's customers are home owners and RV, horse trailer and motor home owners. Take a peek at his gorgeous designs below.

Supervised Fuels = Super Oversight

Great presentation today by Kathy Temple, Fleet Fueling Consultant with Supervised Fuels. Unless we've personally been involved in managing fleets, it's difficult to imagine the problems businesses face. Here are examples Kathy gave:

Employee Abuse

• Purchasing premium when they should only purchase regular unleaded
• Taking fuel for personal use (theft)
• Buying non-fuel items such as food, gloves, lottery tickets, beer

Employee Inefficiencies

• Wasting time in long lines (e.g., a certain grocery store on Hwy 97)
• Going inside the store to pay, but shopping for snacks (adds avg 10 minutes to fueling)

Lost Productivity

• Wasted time in the fueling process keeps employees away from being on the job producing company profit

Rising Cost of Fuel

• 'Nough said (UGH!)

Supervised Fuels solves these problems. Businesses directly benefit from:

• Reduced/Eliminated Employee Abuse
• Increased Employee Efficiencies
• Increased Productivity
• Participating in A Wholesale Purchasing Program!

For more information, contact Kathy Temple at Supervised Fuels in Bend, Oregon.