Business Networking For Good - Free Saturday Event in Rochester, Michigan

### usiness Networking For Good - Green & Red Holiday Celebration

Date and Time: Saturday, November 23rd, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 20 S. Main, Rochester, MI 48307 (Chief Financial Credit Union - Community Room, please park further from entrance, as we need to leave upfront parking for bank's customers).
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#### Get into the holiday spirit by wearing green, red, or both—feel free to get as festive as you like! This year's theme is Holiday Celebration, so join us for a relaxed, fun-filled gathering with a festive twist. Let’s celebrate the season together!

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Event Purpose:"Business Networking For Good" is a unique opportunity aimed at connecting people and communities. **Expand Your Network:**This Networking event is ideal for meeting potential clients, partners, or new friends. You never know who you will meet and how these new contacts can open doors to a variety of business and personal opportunities.
Our objective is to share your business, any good and uplifting news, foster strong relationships,strengthen local businesses, and spotlight small local nonprofits that are making a significant impact. This event is a platform to exchange contacts, nurture collaborations to spread positivity worldwide.

Event Flow (The program might change sligtly due to Holiday theme celebration!):

• 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Kickstart the morning with free-flow networking accompanied by complimentary coffee and donuts.

9:30 AM: A warm welcome from the hosts (Creative Society)

9:40 AM - 9:50 AM: Presentation by a local nonprofit detailing their mission, vision, and ways to support their cause. TBD

• 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Good News Circle Time - An engaging session where each attendee introduces themselves, their business interests, and shares a piece of one good news (personal, business or community).

• 10:40 AM - 10:50 AM: A second nonprofit shares their inspiring journey, mission, and actionable ways for you to contribute. TBD

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM: The event concludes with more free-flowing networking, offering another chance to connect and collaborate.

**Additional Information:**This event is completely free, but registration is required to manage the head count efficiently. Please bring a lot of business cards and feel free to bring a friend or make new ones here!

Attention Nonprofits: If you are a Metro Detroit-based startup nonprofit looking to share your passion with a room full of remarkable individuals, email us at [email protected] to apply for a spot here: https://forms.gle/5SjuEpXhc8rMCRRc7 Jan/Feb dates are open!

Option 1: This is an excellent opportunity for a 10-minute presentation about your inception, mission, and ways others can assist. You are also encouraged to bring flyers with QR codes for attendees to learn more, follow your journey, or donate. (Note: Donations are not required from attendees. But relationships you will build are invaluable.)
Option 2: We can offer a spot for yout o put up a banner and place you flyers for display. Just reach out to us to secure a spot [email protected]

Don’t miss this chance to be part of something truly special. Join us in our mission to connect, share, and create better local communities together. Register now and let's bring good into the world, one connection at a time!

Host: Volunteers of Creative Society Nonprofit
Special Thanks: We are grateful to Chief Financial Credit Union for offering their networking space for us to share. Their support is invaluable in bringing this event to life.