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Networking, Leads, and Meeting Prospective Clients

Networking, Leads and Business Development Opportunities

One of the many benefits of membership is the opportunity to expand your understanding of how you, as an individual, and your business can grow and prosper.This is accomplished primarily by your participation in our dynamic seminars and programs.

These events, typically presented in collaboration by our active committees, feature informative experts and credentialed speakers who share current business insights with members and provide positive practical solutions to their business needs. This not only results in personal development, it also leads the way to growing a business. Seminars usually present a subject that focuses on the particular needs of a defined group of business executives or particular industries.  

Some recent examples of rewarding programs include:

Breakfast with Goliath
Attendees have the opportunity to meet and do business with some of the largest corporations in Morris County.

The Annual Meeting is one of the most exciting events at the Chamber. You will find out what the Chamber is presently doing to help your business succeed, as well as hear prominent business leaders discuss how to make your business more successful. More than 500 business leaders and government officials attend the luncheon event.

The Business Expo provides an excellent opportunity for participants to meet and network with one another in an environment that fosters positive networking interaction and valuable business contacts. Participating exhibitors of the annual trade show range from Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft and Verizon, to many of our local small companies throughout the county.

The Economic Outlook Luncheon/Business Development Awards Luncheon is the area’s most comprehensive economic forecast for New Jersey. Featured speakers will discuss topics from the international level, all the way to specific trends for Morris County. The event attracts high-level financial and corporate players as well as business owners and local government officials. In addition, awards are presented to outstanding owners/operators of small businesses in the county.

Business Connections (formerly Leadas Exchange) is a monthly networking event for members only. Produced by the Chamber and its Business Development Committee, Business Connections offers attendees the chance to stand before other local business people and talk about their businesses. A continental breakfast is provided and open networking follows.

Annual Golf Classic is a successful all-day annual event. Attendees enjoy a day of playing golf followed by an evening of dining in a lovely setting. Non-players are welcome to attend.

Good Morning, Morris! is a highly successful breakfast meeting that attracts a diverse group of over 100 business professionals and community leaders. Held at a Morris County venue, this event features a high-profile guest speaker, a sit-down breakfast and networking.

Women In Business is a dynamic initiative encompassing interactive networking events, as well as mentoring opportunities geared to engage women and provide quality speakers and presenters, sharing knowledge and skills on how to motivate and lead, as well as deal with workplace issues and challenges. 

Doing Business with Government
Members learned the basics of doing business with government and found it was easier and more profitable than they thought.

Building Business Skills Seminar Series
This 2008 series of four seminars, produced by the Business Development Committee, presents the following topics:
•   Goal Setting
•   Marketing Your Business/Marketing Made Easy
•   Time Management
•   Managing Your Financials & Year-End Tax Planning

Not For Profit Conference
This conference specifically addresses issues and challenges that many non-profits and not-for-profit organizations face and presents plausible solutions from experts in the community.