Is networking a business development strategy in your business plan?
One Southern Indiana networking programs are designed to help you make new personal and professional connections. We have early morning networking and for those who aren’t early birds, we have evening networking too.
Get ready to INTERACT!
Client Connect Breakfast
This quarterly program educates new members about 1si, our mission and how we can help your business connect. This program draws almost 60 – 80 new members, 1SI Board Members, ambassadors, staff and other chamber partners.
Network of Champions
Looking for an unconventional and memorable way to network? Attend the monthly Network of Champions breakfast program with 70 – 120 other business professionals on the second Thursday of each month from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. The four rotating formats each month include:
The Roundtable
Rotating from round tables of 8, each person has the opportunity to give two-minute presentations allowing for up to 16 connections.
The Morning Mix
This is “no rules” networking and is complimentary to the 5 O’clock Network…but in the morning.
Speed Connections
Provides a high energy yet fun event that allows attendees 30 seconds to network one-on-one with each attendee.
30-Second Briefing
Here’s your chance to advertise your product and/ or services in 30 seconds to other business professionals.
Cost is Free for members and $25 for general admission.
Pearls of Wisdom
Become inspired as you listen to distinguished business women share their “Pearls of Wisdom”. This breakfast event held three times a year has quickly grown to more than 120 attendees. And features a prominent keynote speaker followed by table discussions.
Cost is $30 for members and $45 for general admission.
Sales and Marketing Success Series
Sales & Marketing Success is a series of six seminars where experts in sales and marketing share their recipe for success for today’s business market. This program is no additional cost to members to attend and pulls in about 50-80 attendees at each event.
Cost is Free for members and $25 for general admission.
Public Policy Forums
The Public Policy Forums are hosted by One Southern Indiana along with partner organizations. The forums bring authoritative speakers before an audience of business and government leaders to discuss the needs of the community. These events attract 75- 100 attendees.
5 0'Clock Network
Attracting up to 150 business professionals, the 5 O’clock Network is 1si’s most popular monthly event. Enjoy good food and entertainment while networking. The 5 O’clock Network offers word of mouth exposure, name recognition and branding. Bring plenty of business cards and don’t miss out on your next connection.
Cost is Free for members and $25 for general admission.
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Women in Business
Occurring the first Friday of the month from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. , this monthly luncheon features a theme and a keynote speaker. Enjoy good conversation and networking with other business professionals.
Cost is $20 for members and $35 for general admission.
Business Exchange
In today’s world, businesses face unprecedented expectations from customers, employees, and stakeholders. Businesses are in the midst of a new reality and owners, managers, and associates must work intently in adapting to an ever-changing business landscape. This breakfast program will offer insight from some of the most customer-centric companies regarding principles you can apply to your business.
Cost is $20 for members and $40 for general admission.
Metro Manufacturing Alliance
This is a unique forum designed by manufacturers for manufacturers. Manufacturing managers from the region have a chance to meet with their peers.
Family Works
Family-Owned Business
As the next generation to lead your business, your sons and daughters face challenges unique to their situation. To help ensure the success of these future business leaders, One Southern Indiana is proud to bring you a specialized program developed by Colleen Endres of Rodefer Moss & Company, PLLC several years ago and continues to flourish.
"Family Works" is a network of future family-owned business leaders that meets monthly in a roundtable format to discuss topics of interest to their professional growth and unique business challenges. Along with quarterly seminars, members will have the opportunity to learn from one another and build a support network with their peers. Quarterly speaker topics are developed by the group to answer their needs brought forward from their roundtable discussions.
Presenters: Presenters are experts in their respective fields
When: Meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of every month from 8:00 - 9:00 AM
Where: One Southern Indiana, 4100 Charlestown Rd., New Albany, in the upstairs boardroom
Membership: Family membership is $350 per year (unlimited family members may attend)
For more information please contact Kathleen Crowley at One Southern Indiana at 812-945-0266 or email her at Kathleenc@1si.org.