Networking Optimizing the 2 Minute Introduction Tips on introducing yourself with a clear presentation at any event. Download this PDF for helpful business networking tips.
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‘Bend Area Service, Sports & Social Club ('BASS) Young professionals club that aims to attract and retain talented and vibrant individuals, 21-39, by fostering connections to each other and the community through an array of social, service and sports-oriented activities.
Professional Development Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka www.sjchamber.org/Affiliates/leadership.htm
www.business.nd.edu/gigot University of Notre Dame’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. Find info on creating a business plan, securing funding, legal considerations and other online sources.
www.acteonline.org Association for Career and Technical Education
www.youngbiz.com Information for young professionals on business, education, money and family.
Local Associations American Foundry Society –Michiana Chapter http://www.afsmichiana.org/
American Marketing Association – Michiana Chapter http://michiana.marketingpower.com/
APICS – The Association for Operations Management http://www.apics-michiana.org/
Association for Facility Engineers – South Bend Chapter http://www.afe.org
Association for Fundraising Professionals – Michiana Chapter http://www.afpnet.org/chap_hp.cfm?chpt=IN2&folder_id=932
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters –Michiana Chapter http://michiana.cpcusociety.org
The Institute of Internal Auditors –Michiana Chapter http://www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm/home.page/cid/95
The Institute of Management Accountants –Michiana Chapter http://michiana.imanet.org/
MAC Michiana (Michiana Ad Club) http://macmichiana.org
Michiana Chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) http://www.michiana.shrm.org
The Michiana Paralegal Association http://www.paralegals.org/displaypersonalwebpage.cfm?id=952218
Purchasing Management Association of South Bend http://www.pmasb.com/
Volunteering Opportunities Junior League of South Bend (volunteer) http://www.jlsouthbend.org/southbend/npo.jsp?pg=home
Make a Difference Michiana www.makeadifferencemichiana.org
Partner Up! Reading and Mentoring Program http://www.sjchamber.org/Community/PartnerUp.htm
Sierra Club – Michiana Chapter http://indiana.sierraclub.org/michiana/
South Bend Common Council 4th Floor County-City Building 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. Room 441 South Bend, Indiana, 46601 For more info on how to get involved on a board, contact the City Clerk’s office at 574.235.9221.
United Way of St. Joseph County http://www.uwsjc.org/contact/
Volunteer Center of St. Joseph County E-mail: volunteerstjoe@yahoo.com Call: 574.289.3102 Web: http://VolunteerStJoe.org