Build Your Network and Your Skills at Second Great Chicago Networking Extravaganza

Highlights include icebreakers, open and structured networking activities and a panel discussion on how to survive and build quality relationships in the corporate environment. Hosted by two well-known Chicago relationship-building experts, Lillian D. Bjorseth and Alec Ross.

(PRWEB) February 16, 2004 --Attendees will have the opportunity to build their network and their networking skills at The Second Great Chicago Networking Extravaganza from 5:30 -- 8:30 pm, March 10, 2004 at the Mid-America Club, 200 E. Randolph, 80th Floor, Chicago.

Highlights include icebreakers and other networking activities, a panel discussion on how to survive and build quality relationships in the corporate environment, open networking and exhibits.

The event is being hosted by Lillian D. Bjorseth, president, Duoforce Enterprises, Inc., Lisle; and Alec Ross, principal, ConnectWorking, Chicago. Both are relationship skills trainers, speakers and consultants. Ross also sponsors an online community.

Bjorseths published products in the field include Breakthrough Networking: Building Relationships That Last (second edition), 52 Ways to Break the Ice & Target Your Market and the Nothing Happens Until We Communicate audiotape/workbook series. Shes contributing author to Masters of Networking.

Panel members are Katherine Gehl, vice president, Bernstein Investment Research and Management and former special assistant to Mayor Richard Daley; Robert Sheesley, director, CNA Insurance, who has also held leadership positions at Accenture, EDS, marchFIRST, and the US Marine Corp: Alec, who became skilled at networking as an entrepreneur and small business owner, and Lillian who learned the difference between politicking and networking firsthand while doing public relations support for a top A&T executive and as the owner of two small businesses.

Moderator is Bob Wallace, eight-time Emmy winner and 22-year veteran with WBBM-TV and now host of Chicago Works," sponsored by the city of Chicago.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at the platinum, gold, silver and not-for-profit levels," Bjorseth said. Current sponsors include Mid-America Club, and the National Association of Purchasing Management -- Chicago.

Cost is $45, and registration is available at www.duoforce.com. No registrations will be accepted at the door. A light dinner is included, and there is a cash bar. More information may be obtained by calling Bjorseth at 630-983-5308 or Ross at 773-755-5531.
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