Grow your network and enhance your networking skills!

The GCNE is a unique event that happens just once a year! It combines open and structured networking activities that let you mix and mingle and learn and mingle in the same venue.  Our successful approach combines sponsors, exhibitors, veteran attendees, first timers and networking advice blended into a mix that results in new business leads and more career success for you. And it was created and continues to be hosted by locally based, nationally known and acclaimed networking authorities.

Participants will

¯     Begin the evening easily meeting new people to integrate into your network.

¯     Meet a dozen or more people through structured activities.

¯     Learn valuable networking tips and techniques and apply them immediately.

¯      Gain skills and confidence that you can transfer to other networking opportunities.

¯      Meet sponsors that have products and services to help you and your business grow.

¯      Experience how to give as well as get, a cardinal principle of networking

Your hosts:

Lillian Bjorseth

President, Duoforce Enterprises, Inc. She has helped tens of thousands of people nationwide build social capital by improving networking and communication skills. Lillian is called a “networking expert” by the Chicago Tribune and the “business networking authority” by the Association Forum of Chicagoland. The third edition of her bestselling Breakthrough Networking: Building Relationships That Last is new in 2009. Learn more at www.duoforce.com.

Jason Jacobsohn

Advisor and Specialist, KMG Enterprises. Jason is equally well known in the Chicago area as a “connector” and go-to person for entrepreneurs who want to grow and maintain their success. Jason enjoys sharing his expertise through his blog Networking Insight, email newsletter, website, and columns in Soho Magazine and MidwestBusiness.com. Learn more at www.NetworkingInsight.com.

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“I've attended three years in a row and have learned something new and valuable each time. I can't wait to help sponsor the 2009 event!"

Kadie O'Connor, Publisher
Referral Marketing Solutions

"Although I attend dozens of networking events every year, none is as effective as the Great Chicago Networking Extravaganza. It is fun and fast-paced, and I always meet new people and learn new techniques. No one does it like Jason and Lillian!"

Andrew Clarke, CEO
Ground Floor Partner

“As a direct result of the Great Chicago Networking Extravaganza, I've perfected my elevator speech, learned how to ask good networking questions and just this week got a client referred by another attendee.  Needless to say, I'm anxiously awaiting your next production.”

Mike Davis, Franchise Owner
The Entrepreneur’s Source