Last week a friend from church invited me to attend a planning committee meeting for a local wine festival, then also to stay for a rotary meeting afterwards. It was DEFINITELY well worth my time!

Because of the job I had for several years with a local hospital, I still have acquaintances in the local community - several of whom were at this meeting. However, despite that fact, attending the rotary meeting was incredibly beneficial. Not only did I have a chance to sit at a table with 9 other business people and explain to them what I do, I also (along with all other visitors) was introduced publicly to the group with a brief explanation of my business. All that to say, I have two potential clients!

If you have any friends in the rotary, might I suggest you ask if you can visit one of their meetings? It's packed full of local business people, and it's a great networking opportunity!! I can't say that I'm going to jump in and join, because it's a rather expensive membership fee; but it was definitely a worthwhile visit!

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Mary Henaghan
Harmony Business Services