Happy Holidays from Rebecca Johnson & SacGNN.com

Wishing you and yours all the best in 2010!

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Rebecca Johnson Shares the Stage with Shari Fitzpatrick, the Berry Factory

During Global Entrepreneurship Week, CSU Sacramento hosted a week of entrepreneurial focused events. The Kick-Off Event was November 16, 2009 in the Alumni Center. Key note speakers were Shari Fitzpatrick of "The Berry Factory" (Formerly Shari's Berries) and John O'Donnel, First President and CEO of Vision Service Plan (VSP) who mesmerized and inspired attendees by sharing their tips to building an entrepreneurial empire from scratch.

I had the honor of sharing the stage with these mentors, as I presented tips on how to successfully build a network of people that inspires and motivates you to reach your dreams. Some of the tips included:

*Don't be a wall-flower! Be bold and get outside or your comfort zone!
*It's not about collecting the dots, its about CONNECTING the dots!
*Relationships, Relationships, Relationships!

After my presentation, I moderated a several rounds of "Speed Networking", where participants were encouraged to find someone in the room that they did not already know and share, for one minute, their name, business or major (since a lot of our guests were students) and either their dream job or dream client that they would like to connected to.

The guests completed several rounds, exchanged information and business cards and left with more motivation to accomplish their entrepreneurial dreams!

Sample Writing: Sacramento Press

There is no doubt our Capitol City businesses have suffered through our ever-changing economy. Businesses on multiple levels have had to make sacrifices; downsizing, cutting salaries, furloughing, laying off, and certainly cutting expenses. Small business, especially in Sacramento, is no exception. One expense that seems to be a commonality, is the Company Holiday Party.

Historically, no matter how large or small an office or business is, company's have celebrated the holidays and their accomplishments with their partners, employees, and sometimes, vendors and customers. It is a time when people put work aside, and come together over food, drinks, entertainment and memories that often survive the company itself.

This year, small and medium sized businesses, consultants, solopreneurs, coaches, recruiters, realtors and attorney's are all invited to participate in Get Networking Now's inaugural "Sacramento Region Company Holiday Party"! On Thursday, December 17, business owners, their employees, their vendors and key clients will enjoy a "BIG" celebration on a small business budget! Part of the proceeds will also benefit a local childrens' arts organization, Chalk It Up!

Chef Simon Mandell, co-owner of Courtyard D'Oro a new restaurant and banquet faciliaty in Old Sacramento, is preparing a "feast" for these hardworking entrepreneurs consisting of four cuisines, followed by dessert, dancing, music, entertainment. and "swag bags" with special offers, samples and promotions from local businesses. The event is scheduled from 6-10 pm at Courtyard D'Oro, which is located at 1700 Front Street under G Williker's Toy Emporium.

Ticket prices are $40 at the door, $35 presale. Special Pricing is available for small businesses with profiles on www.sacgnn.com and is FREE with paid monthly membership to Get Networking Now. Tickets may be purchased at: http://sacareacompanyparty.eventbrite.com/

Get Networking Now (SacGNN) is a local networking resource assisting small and medium sized businesses to grow "small talk" into "BIG Business" through education, training and networking events. SacGNN offers a free online community for local business owners to exchange leads, information, and resources and assist one another in growing their businesses in Sacramento.

For more information on this event, or Get Networking Now, please contact Rebecca Johnson 916-868-7562 or rebecca@sacgnn.com

Original Posting: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/18389/Sacramento_Small_Business_Celebrate_the_Holidays_in_a_BIG_Way

SacGNN Featured on Fox 40's Sacramento Scene Blog !

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The local "Sac Get Networking Now" group (www.sacgnn.com) is hosting a holiday party. This means dozens of connections in once place, in an upbeat, festive, no-stress environment.

So who will you meet?
*Local SacGNN members
*Individuals like Yourself
*And... SacGNN is inviting local businesses to host their holiday party at the event... inviting employees, vendors and customers.

This Thursday, December 17th from 6pm - 10pm at the Courtyard D'Oro on 1107 Front Street
in Old Sacramento. Dinner, Dancing, Entertainment, Dessert and Swag Bags provided with ticket. Enjoy 4 cuisines, live entertainment and a No Host Bar. Proceeds benefit "Chalk It Up!" a local children's art organization.

Entry is $30 with SacGNN.com Profile, $35 without Profile and $40 at the Door.

Group rates are available for businesses, associations, networking groups and chambers.

Call 916-868-7562 for more information or check out the website.