As the temperature across Manhattan reached a boiling point, a great group of professionals chose to cool off, grab an icy drink and network at Shakers and Stirrers NYC on July 13. Our trusty stomping grounds, O'Brien's Irish Pub near Times Square, was the site for this wonderful gathering where professionals from myriad backgrounds came together to mix, mingle and keep out of the heat! NFP co-founder, Amanda Nissman, was on hand to host Shakers and Stirrers and she took the time to capture the scene. Check out some pictures from the event, below. If you didn't get the chance to join us, never fear! Shakers and Stirrers NYC is a monthly event - and you can see who, what, where and when for the next one by visiting our event page here: http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com/eventlistings.php?event=SSNY We hope to see you soon!

We all know that first impressions count, and when you've got between 10 and 15 first impressions to make in one evening, you've gotta make it count over and over again. Believe me, anyone who's been to one of our High Speed Networking events knows all about making it count. High Speed Networking is one of the most intense - and rewarding - networking opportunities offered by Networking For Professionals. On April 13, NYC professionals converged on The Galway Hooker Pub in Midtown Manhattan, armed with their best elevator pitch and a handful of business cards. They participated in a series of lightning-fast 4-minute introductions over the course of the evening. NFP co-founder and host for the evening, Amanda Nissman, was there to run the event and capture the scene with her digital camera. Check out some pictures from the event below: To participate in an upcoming High Speed ...

It's important to take the time to smell the flowers that are in full bloom all across the city. Glorious Spring is as fleeting as it is wondrous. Likewise, it's important to take the time to grab a hold of the networking opportunities offered by Networking For Professionals. How else will your business grow? On April 6, many area professionals took advantage of those opportunities at Shakers and Stirrers NYC. Held near Times Square at O'Brien's Irish Pub, Shakers and Stirrers is our quintessential networking mixer. People from all different professional backgrounds were on hand to swap business cards and celebrate the amazing weather. If you didn't make it, don't sweat it! (It's not sweltering Summer just yet afterall!). Check us out at a future event: http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com/eventlistings.php?event=SSNY Pictures taken at Shakers and Stirrers on 04.06.10:

Thanks to everyone who came out to Shakers and Stirrers Atlanta at the Gordon Biersch Brewery in Buckhead on April 5th! We had new faces and wonderful regulars in attendance, with a special appearance by magician Debbie Leifer (http://debbieleifer.com/). Did you make a magical new business connection at this event? We'd love to hear from you! And if you didn't have the chance to make it this time, we hope to see you in May.

If you've got a hunger for a delicious meal AND growing your business, you've got to make plans to attend Power Lunch NYC! Our March event was held at venerable business lunch spot, Palm Too, where our savvy networkers dined on a spectacular 3-course meal while making new professional contacts. Check out some of the pictures from the event, taken by NFP Co-Founder Amanda Nissman below:

Thanks to everyone who joined us for "Where the Jobs Are" NYC on January 26th! Job-seekers, recruiters, hiring companies and HR professionals turned up for this special jobs-focused event at Slattery's Midtown Pub last week. Criteria for Success, St Joseph's College, Julie Melillo Life Coaching and Platinum Properties held court as sponsors for "Where the Jobs Are," which was attended by over 75 professionals. Also there to lend his expertise was Alex Twersky, NFP's resident resume expert. If you didn't get the chance to get your resume tweaked, be sure to check out NFP's Resume Reboot page. Below are some great pictures that NFP Co-Founder, Amanda Nissman, took of the event.

January is historically a fantastic time for networking. With the promise of a fresh start that each New Year brings, professionals make resolutions to advance their career, grow their business and be more proactive in making new business contacts. On January 12th, it was evident that NYC professionals are no exception. Networking For Professionals' first High Speed Networking event of 2010 at the Galway Hooker Pub attracted an outstanding crowd of 45 accounting, law, marketing, financial, HR, realty and IT professionals (just to name a few). Each participant got that chance to speak one-on-one and meet a multitude of people at this fast-paced event. Thanks to everyone who trekked through the windy winter night to be there - we really enjoyed meeting you! And if you happened to miss High Speed Networking, NFP has got several other events coming up on a weekly basis. Keep up your ...

I'm just now recovering from our third High Speed Networking event in Chicago and I'm pleased to report it was a smashing success! Here's what our fans had to say: "Great event!" -- Ben "Sima, thanks for the great event last night. I made some high-quality connections and I'd love to help put the word out about the next one you do!" -- Kate "The event last night was amazing. Talk about high energy! I talked to 18 people and have 3 possible leads for my business. Who knows what will come of it, but definitely worthwhile no matter what happens." -- Beth "Thank you so much for the great event. I've been to many networking events and only a few of them had any value. Most of them just bear the name of "networking" and actually have nothing to do with helping people meet each other. Great format, great moderators, lots of fun. ...

With so many networking mixers and venues popping up nationwide one would wonder if true professional connections can be made at such events or if “Networking” has become one more way of simply, socializing. This isn’t the case for some savvy professional networkers such as those in attendance at the Networking for Professionals “Shakers and Stirrers” event at the Brew Haus in Farmingdale, New York. On Tuesday, September 22, participants came armed with punchy elevator pitches, business cards and tons of enthusiasm. This highly focused and driven mix of CPAs, salespersons, business owners, financial advisors, and management consultants arrived well equipped with the necessary tools for building lasting professional relationships. According to Networking Expert, Michael Goldberg of Building Blocks Consulting of Jackson, New Jersey, there are rules to networking and if one doesn’t follow them, danger ...

On Tuesday, September 15, the monthly gathering of connected professionals known as "Shakers and Stirrers NYC" took place at O'Brien's Irish Pub in Times Square. Over 35 New Yorkers came out to make new business relationships while relaxing at this after-work mixer. If you were one of the smiling faces who were in attendance, check out the photos taken by NFP Co-Founder, Amanda Nissman, below! If you couldn't make it this time, we hope to see you building your business network and connecting professionally with our fantastic group sometime in the near future. Check out our event listings for all the ways you can get involved here: http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com/eventlistings.php