Texas Tornados

By Peter Biadasz, Southern Plains Bureau Chief          Peter's Bio
 

Does the name of your networking group adequately describe its personality? In Fort Worth, Texas, the names of networking groups associated with the local chamber are as descriptive as they are active. Where else can you be comfortable within a “Texas Tornado” or be honored to be a part of “The Big List”? Under the coordination of Diana Dugan, Membership Program Manager for the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, local networking groups have grown in both effectiveness and personality. “A good group is a good group” proclaims Ms. Dugan, and she is proud that in the past 12 months the groups have passed more than $10,000,000.00 worth of business. Talk about a positive effect on the local economy.

Each networking group is comprised of no more than 30 individuals with each one representing a different industry. They meet weekly and generate a lot of business. Participants must be members of the Fort Worth Chamber. A company may be in two Leads Groups, until/unless that slot is needed for another company in the same industry. To visit a Leads Group, either contact the Coordinator of that group or call the Leader directly to make sure there is no conflict of industry. Each group has its own rules and personality, although they all loosely fall under Chamber guidelines. Consistent attendance provides the maximum benefit.

In addition to the leads groups, a “Leads Explosion” networking event is held quarterly. At this event each participant is given the opportunity to present and network with 3 tables of 10 people, including yourself. This focused type of networking enables you to meet 27 people in a very short amount of time. This is not only a great networking event, but also an effective form of time management in making new contacts.

To learn more about networking groups as well as networking events in Fort Worth, Texas, feel free to visit www.fortworthcoc.org. You will like what you see.

 

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