After Hours Mixer
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Join the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the Holiday Season, make deals, and support Ft. Belvoir's Operation Sugarplum.
Tuesday, 12/9
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Capital City Brewing Company
2700 Quincy Street, Arlington
Register online.
| Landing New Clients
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Women Building &
Investing in Success
Wednesday, 12/3
5:00 p.m. - 7:00.m.
Effective lead generaton
Clarify your target market
Understand how buying decisions are made
Register
| | | | Marketing Basics: The Internet
 Time and again, I meet sharply dressed, well-spoken professionals . . . that don't have an equally professional Internet presence. If a customer's choice is between the vendor with a name@business.com address or a business@phonecompany.net address, which do you suppose inspires more confidence?
In today's business world, a professional Internet presence is no longer a luxury, it's an absolute necessity. Read more on the Weirding Word® Blog.
| Understand and Use Web 2.0
LinkedIn, Facebook, Plaxo, blogs, Twitter...it can all be overwhelming. How can you manage all of that input? How can you use it effectively?
Gaea Honeycutt spoke with the Washington Business Journal about harnessing Web 2.0 rather than letting it harness you. It all comes down to budgeting your time, growing your networks strategically, and understanding the advantages and drawbacks of each tool. Here are some tips on her tried and true methods for using the Internet.
| Spotlight: Northern Virginia BCC
 Launched this fall, the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce is committed to the success and development of its Member Partners. It facilitates the growth of black-owned businesses and of those businesses that wish to partner with them.
Key to the successful launch was effective, memorable brand integration.The logo features an abstract design of Virginia converted into a rising graph with upward pointing arrow, which represents growth, movement and success. The colors and font give a sense of the dynamic and of solid stability. Created around the logo, all materials - from business cards to the website to letterhead - have a consistent look, feel and tone (see samples).
For more information on how we can help you create a memorable, integrated brand, call 703-360-1718 or e-mail us at info@honeycuttconsulting.us.
| Promote Yourself When You Speak
When you speak, train or are on a panel, do you use that opportunity to promote yourself? You will stand above your competition when you give an information-packed handout. Guest blogger Sally Strackbein discusses how sharp handouts can enhance your presentation and your professional image on the Weirding Word® Blog.
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