Program Ideas

The majority of all conference attendees will share that one of the most important reasons they attend such events is to grow their professional network. Do you want your attendees to forge valuable connections that will have them raving about and returning to your conference for years to come? Then you have to do more than provide 15-minute breaks between sessions or hosting a “networking�... (MORE)

Worldwide, there are over 200M (and counting) people with a profile on LinkedIn. Most of us created one there hoping to build relationships, promote our brands, grow our networks and attract new clients or opportunities, but are you truly and effectively leveraging this tool to accomplish all these things? Business development pro and LinkedIn savant, Sandy Jones-Kaminski, offers a 60-90 minut... (MORE)

Today, more than ever, the quality of your network contributes to your net worth. And the only way to create a quality network is to actually focus on quality over quantity when attempting to make new connections. How do you do that when you don't even know whether your networking skills are where they need to be? Well, just like effective management and leadership skills, networking skills CA... (MORE)

As the founder of BDM's Pay It Forward Party, Sandy Jones-Kaminski believes that beyond self-promotion, networking can help build community, and when approached with a “pay it forward” attitude, it can even help create healthier social and business environments. During her presentation, or as part of an orientation at a sponsored Pay It Forward Party, Sandy will offer her advice and share ... (MORE)