What we’re about
East Dallas Networking is a small business networking group largely comprised of East Dallas business owners, but open to all. Our first meeting was held September 18, 2008, at which we had four people in attendance, including the two co-founders. Due to our effectiveness, affordability, and relaxed culture, in 2019 we had an average attendance of 59 members, including 7 Newbies every week - all dedicated to helping one another build their business. To consistently have attendance like this, every week, with no attendance requirements, we're obviously doing something right!
While we began as a group focused solely on business networking, we've since expanded in scope to include community advocacy and business education. Since 2010, EDN has donated over $55,500 to various East Dallas charitable organizations, voted on by our members.
EDN is an inclusive networking group, with a few rules that we fully expect you to abide by -
• Honor our strictly enforced "No Spam / No Cold-Call" policy. Those that fail to honor this policy will be removed from the group immediately. Simply put, DO NOT SPAM OR COLD CALL OUR MEMBERS!
- • If you RSVP "yes" - we expect you to show up. Week after week, we have a wait-list 30 people deep. When someone RSVP's "yes" but then no-shows, they have denied someone else the opportunity to attend. Those that fail to honor our RSVP policy will be removed from the group.
- • Pay $2 cash per meeting you attend, or pre-pay for the calendar year by becoming an EDN Sponsor for $120, pro-rated throughout the year. $1 per attendee per meeting is to tip the waitstaff, and the other dollar goes toward nominal expenses throughout the year. What is not spent, is donated to local charities at year's end. Being as such, we would gladly accept your contribution of more than $2 should you be feeling generous.
- • Don't use 1:1's as a sales call, rather an opportunity to get to know the member, hear their story, and learn how best to help them build their business.
We firmly believe that if you build the relationships... the business will come.
East Dallas Networking... fun... effective... affordable.
To keep up with East Dallas Networking, please "like" us on FB at https://www.facebook.com/EastDallasNetworking
We would like to recognize our EDN Sponsors of whom were are so thankful.
Updated 7/27/23
- Alyx Jones - | EDN Sponsor - Well Grounded Coffee
- Amandita Johnson - EDN Sponsor - CarePatrol
- Anthony Wright EDN Sponsor - Safe Hands Insurance Services |
- Bud Rozell | EDN Sponsor - Good Home Inspection |
- Chuck Kobdish, D.C. | El Capitan & EDN Sponsor - BackMenders, Chiropractic with Care |
- Cynthia Alexander | EDN Sponsor - Dallas Organizing |
- Don Shepherd | EDN Sponsor - Shepherd Pest Management |
- Elaine Holcomb | EDN Sponsor - Steam Me Up Carpet Cleaning |
- Elva Hernandez | EDN Sponsor - LifeVantage Independent Distributor |
- Fran Simpson | EDN Sponsor - Juice Plus |
- Francey Beall | EDN Sponsor - Fantastic Moves |
- Irene Ryan | EDN Sponsor - Damsel in Defense |
- Isabella Chamberlain | EDN Sponsor - Good Local Markets |
- Jesse Simmons | The Enforcer & EDN Sponsor - Jesse's AC and Appliance Service |
- John Angell | EDN Sponsor - Realtor, Paragon Realtors |
- Kathy Richardson | EDN Sponsor - Ebby Halliday |
- Kellie Manderfeld | EDN Sponsor - Certified Life Coach |
- Kelly Harris | EDN Sponsor - Hillside Insurance Services |
- Ken Suter | EDN Sponsor - TLC Auto |
- Kimberly Patterson | EDN Sponsor - White Rock Center of Hope |
- Laura Booty | EDN Sponsor - IHC Specialty Benefits Advisor |
- Lindsey S. | EDN Sponsor - Life Leadership |
- Liz Renfro | EDN Sponsor - Texas Urban Living Realty |
- Mark Stoddard | EDN Sponsor - Melaleuca |
- Mark Weber | EDN Sponsor - The Technology Professionals |
- Michael DeGroat | EDN Sponsor - with Ameriprise Financial |
- Mike Emery | EDN Sponsor - Mike Emery Mogul Wealth Strategies, LLC |
- Pat Hadaway | EDN Sponsor - All Points Property and Estate Sale Services |
- Patrick Johnson | EDN Sponsor - Ideal Garage Doors |
- Paula Jones | EDN Sponsor - Iris Senior Living |
- Randy Huntress | EDN Sponsor - Integrity Mortgage |
- Rhonda Sweet | EDN Sponsor - The Mix Kitchen |
- Rick Rawson | EDN Sponsor - Expanse LLC |
- Rickey Gene Wright | EDN Sponsor - MerchantServicesTx.com |
- Robert Adler | EDN Sponsor - Jim Adler and Associates |
- Sabrina Hosein | EDN Sponsor - Farmers Insurance |
- Tara Padilla | EDN Sponsor - Texan Window Cleaning |
- Teevee Aguirre | EDN Sponsor - Rockstar.Marketing |
- Tracy Bowen | EDN Sponsor - CBD House of Healing |