I had the chance to attend the Capital Cabal Networking Mixer last night. CapCabal is primarily for professionals who work in new media. Think marketing, PR, internet, web technology and the like.

This was my first time for this event, but I was impressed with the crowd. I grew tired of the typical Chamber of Commerce scene where it’s too general of a crowd. CoCs are a little bit of everything from the self employed, the small business with no budget, the sales account executives, and corporate managers who think they know everything and are too good to talk to you. That’s no longer for me. As a web designer and online marketing consultant, I know I collaborate best with professionals who work in marketing communications, internet, and media professionals. Goodbye CoCs and hello networking events with a focused demographic! Read more »

At the first LinkedIN Live DC networking event that we held, one of the most common statements that I received (and still receive) is; “I’m on LinkedIN, but it really doesn’t work for me.”

I’ve got a few reasons as to why this business tool may not be working for alot of people. But Read more »

When I initially started The LinkedIN Project of DC, I was just interested to see who would come out and how the first LinkedIN Live of DC would turn out. The first event was a great success with nearly 50 people showing up. But I also notice where there can be some improvements and some of the challenges that lay ahead.

After some deliberation, I have decided that it will be in the best interest for all involved that I merge The LinkedIN Project and the LinkedIN Live Networking event with The Crossroads Club. Read more »

What? Our monthly networking event for high performing entrepreneurs in the DC area. Networking @ The Crossroads are for entrepreneurs who want to expand their mingle, socialize, and expand their network of other like minded entrepreneurs.

When? Thursday, March 29th 2007. 6-7:30pm.

Where? For our March event, local area entrepreneurs will be networking with each at TeqCorner in McLean, Virginia. Teqcorner is an emerging technology center that is designed to provide small businesses, technology companies and start-up entrepreneurs with a “community office” approach that provides the sort of flexibility that most traditional executive suite companies cannot provide.

We will be partnering with BNI Northern Virginia as well as Net-SAP. BNI Northern Virginia is the regional chapter of Business Networking International and has well over 50 chapters and growing in the Northern Virginia market. BNI is the premier personal referral networking organiztion for business professionals. Net-SAP is a business professional organization serving South Asian professionals in the Washington DC area with monthly events, both social and professional in nature.

We will serve light food and refreshments.  Our events are kept smaller and more focused to help facilitate effective networking amongst entrepreneurs. Our networking ambassadors are always around to help make you feel welcomed and facilitate networking at our events.

Cost? $15 for early bird registration. $25 for late registration. Walk-ins are $30.

Address: 1616 Anderson Road. McLean, Virginia 22102. Ample parking is provided in the back of the building. But in order to enter the building, you have to walk around to the front entrance as the backdoor is only accessible by keycard. Please note that for security purposes, TeqCorner does not allow anyone in after 7:00pm. So if you arrive after 7pm, you will not be allowed in. The event will be on the third floor of the building.

What makes our events different from others? We’ve got four reasons.

Sponsorship Opportunities: We will allow one business to have their own sponsorship table at the event. Cost is $75 and you can learn all the details and benefits at this link.

In an effort to promote local area businesses, The Crossroads Club is looking to host some of our future events at your place of business. If you have an office that is sizable enough for our events, then we want to talk to you. Below is the complete writeup of what we are looking for and what you will receive in return. The ideal office space is something along the lines of an executive suite company (ie; Intelligent Offices) or a real estate office or bank. Read more »

The Crossroads Club will be teaming up with The LinkedIN Project of Washington DC to hold a networking mixer at RiRas of Bethesda, Maryland. We’ve recieved 50+ RSVPs within the first 72 hours so this free event will sell out quickly. Read more »

If you’d like to get more involved and receive exposure to the Washington DC entrepreneurial community, than becoming a Crossroads networking ambassador with us is one of the best ways. Crossroads Ambassadors play an important role in facilitating successful best practices in business networking at our events Read more »

What? Kickoff networking mixer. This will be our kickoff event. Aside from networking with other entrepreneurs, come learn the vision of The Crossroads Club and what we are building towards in the future.
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