Vito Marchese, event host and owner of Whiteboard Studio, and I
On October 19, I attended The Networker’s 3rd Distillery Business Networking event at Tappo Restaurant and Wine Bar.
An evening of business networking held in open format, the Business Networking event was a night of amazing hors d’ouevres (salmon + cucumber = AMAZING), great drinks, and fantastic people.
The event was a huge success with over 100 participants. It was my first experience at a networking event, and it felt a bit like speed dating for professionals (there were plenty of quick “Hi, Hello, this is what I do” speeches before moving to another), but I found my groove eventually. It was interesting to find myself among so many people in Finance and Real Estate, and I did get a few surprised looks when I introduced myself as a Writer, but I am assured in the fact that if I need an Accountant or Agent I will find myself in good hands.
The next Networker event will be next year in York Region – the 1st Annual MEGA Networking Event. Held at the Richmond Hill Country Club, the event will feature appetizers, drinks, a host and MC, and door prizes and draws. Be sure to buy your tickets now to avail of the early bird prize.
Curtis, Sam, Vito, myself and Rajvir - YorkScene Bloggers represent! Haha
Random Tips from a Networking Newbie:
- Wear a blazer with two pockets – one to keep your business cards to hand out, another to keep the business cards people hand you. Do not mix these two pockets up.
- Try all appetizers. They are generally delicious. If the salmon and cucumber apps appear, it is your lucky day.
- If you’re at Tappos, ask for a red wine sangria. It is delicious! If you are anywhere else, ask for any sort of wine sangria, which is a never-fail treat for your taste buds.
- Try to attend a networking event geared towards your profession. If you’re down for something fun and new, though, attend one for a completely different industry and have fun meeting new people with different perspectives