Business Networking

Whether you are a marketing team of one or a larger firm with resources and staff, chances are you have outsourced a project like a brochure, video, stories and articles, or event photography.

The Lee Building Industry Association and Collier Building Industry Association will host the 9th annual Market Trends on Aug. 13, at Miromar Design Center in Estero.

Business After 5 is a monthly networking event for business professionals and is hosted by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. This is a great event that allows professionals to create new connections and reconnect with others, while sharing some ideas in a casual setting.

Calusa Waterkeeper, an organization working to protect local waterways, is hosting a public water summit on June 24 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre.

As a communications professional, you excel at making sure your customers, clients and colleagues are given top priority. It can often be challenging to promote your own accomplishments and to manage your own career.

Take the time to develop conversation starters and key messages about your career and goals to position yourself as an influencer in the community.

Networking is important to successful business dealings. Whether it is making an impression on your CEO or reaching out to an acquaintance to explore mutual business opportunities, it matters who you know and who knows you.