tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152981472024-02-28T12:30:49.160-08:00Feed of networking and business events in and around Austin, Texas. Written by <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com">Network In Austin</a> founder: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/scott_ingram_blog.htm">Scott Ingram</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-71846031934854218562008-03-20T21:25:00.000-07:002008-03-20T21:28:11.968-07:00In my last post I gave a sampling of my past networking tips. I've just created a more complete index of: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/networking_tips.htm">Networking Tips</a><br /><br />Happy Networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/">http://www.networkinaustin.com/</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-42244638767891054532008-03-14T23:21:00.000-07:002008-03-14T23:37:05.104-07:00This blog is no longer being used to list Austin Networking Events. If you're here looking for this type of information check out the <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/austin_networking_events_calendar.htm">Austin Networking Events Calendar</a> on <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/">NetworkInAustin.com</a>.<br /><br />So that you do get some value for having landed here I've selected several of my best <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/cat_Networking-Tips_scott_ingram_blog.htm">networking tips</a> related to networking at local Austin business events:<br /><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/post_278158121_scott_ingram_blog.htm" target="_blank">Which Austin Networking Groups Should I Attend?</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/post_163825928_scott_ingram_blog.htm" target="_blank">What is the Right Amount of Networking?</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/post_158443134_scott_ingram_blog.htm" target="_blank">Networking Doesn't Happen at Networking Meetings</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/post_252126879_scott_ingram_blog.htm" target="_blank">Getting Out of Your Networking Comfort Zone</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/post_262022896_scott_ingram_blog.htm" target="_blank">Online Networking or Offline Networking?</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/post_270452850_scott_ingram_blog.htm" target="_blank">The Best Place to Network</a><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/post_314563831_scott_ingram_blog.htm" target="_blank"></a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/post_241703824_scott_ingram_blog.htm" target="_blank">Leverage Your Lunch</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/post_282991976_scott_ingram_blog.htm" target="_blank">How Often Do You Network?</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/post_226729466_scott_ingram_blog.htm" target="_blank">Take a Friend or Customer Networking</a><br /><a onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)" href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/post_156723665_scott_ingram_blog.htm" target="_blank">Large Networking Events: Think Quality not Quantity</a><br /><br />Happy Networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1146427227364319462006-04-30T13:00:00.000-07:002006-04-30T13:00:27.740-07:00If you're looking to network with some of Austin's best leaders than this party is for you. For those of you not already familiar with Leadership Austin they provide an intensive leadership training class for local leaders. Their list of alumni is quite impressive.<br /><br />Their Best Party Ever event is a fundraiser for this non-profit organizations and typically draws 400 or more people.<br /><br />Want more details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/leadership_austin_best_party_ever.htm">Leadership Austin - Best Party Ever</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1146011369467500562006-04-25T17:22:00.000-07:002006-04-25T17:29:29.860-07:00On May 16th the Austin Independent Business Alliance will host the CLIC Tradeshow: Connecting and Linking Independents with Commercial Developments. The idea is to create opporunities for commercial property developers in Austin to meet local independent businesses that would be a good fit for their properties.<br /><br />Members of NetworkInAustin.com can register to attend for the AIBA member rate.<br /><br />For complete details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/clic_trade_show.htm">AIBA - CLIC Tradeshow</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1145926840065218762006-04-24T17:55:00.000-07:002006-04-24T18:00:40.326-07:00A group of local Austin Networkers are planning on raising money for the American Cancer Society by walking for 12 straight hours. The event takes place from 7pm Friday until 7am on Saturday.<br /><br />Get involved. Take part in the event and get to know some of Austin's finest networkers (the ones with really big hearts). Or consider making a contribution to the Austin Networkers Team.<br /><br />Learn more: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/2006_04_scott_ingram_blog.htm#225018226">Austin Relay for Life</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1145496308721227612006-04-19T18:21:00.000-07:002006-04-19T18:25:09.006-07:00Member's of the University of Texas Club's Young Texans Society will be gathering at the UT Club on Tuesday, April 25th for a Happy Hour.<br /><br />Not a member of the UT Club? Give me a call. I'd be more than happy to have you as my guest: 512-314-9100 x101<br /><br />Complete details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/young_texans_society_happy_hour_4155617.htm">Young Texans Society Happy Hour</a><br /><br />Happy Networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1144902822013426072006-04-12T21:31:00.000-07:002006-04-12T21:33:43.926-07:00The 2006 Austin Business Trade Show is coming to the Palmer events center on May 9th.<br /><br />If you have any interest in exhibiting at this event now would be the time to get involved. Plus, I'll again be facilitating a structured networking event during the show.<br /><br />More details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/austin_business_trade_show.htm">Austin Business Trade Show</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1144810647033850552006-04-11T19:34:00.000-07:002006-04-11T19:57:27.240-07:00BiG Austin will be hosting their annual BiG Idea Awards on Thursday, April 20th.<br /><br />The BiG Idea day is actually 3 different events:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/big_breakfast.htm">BiG Breakfast</a> - featuring Gary Hoover<br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/big_marketplace.htm">BiG Marketplace</a><br />BiG Idea Awards Luncheon - featuring Dr. Randal Pinkett, last year's winner of "The Apprentice"<br /><br />For more details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/big_idea_day.htm">Big Idea Day</a>, and see the complete list of <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/2006_04_scott_ingram_blog.htm#226728258">Big Idea Awards Finalsts</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1144713984345341562006-04-10T17:00:00.000-07:002006-04-10T17:06:24.583-07:00This week the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Texas hosts their annual Money and Power Conference aka MAPcon.<br /><br />Join them this Thursday for their 16th annual event. They have an incredible line-up of speakers you won't want to miss.<br /><br />Complete details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/womens_chamber_-_money_and_power_conference_mapcon.htm">Women's Chamber - Money and Power Conference</a><br /><br />Happy Networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1144507687021122302006-04-07T19:43:00.000-07:002006-04-08T07:48:07.220-07:00Next Wednesday, April 12th my good friend Thom Singer and I will be speaking to the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce.<br /><br />They've named the event "Meet the Experts: The Art of Building your Network"<br /><br />For more information: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/how_to_network.htm">How to Network</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1144372131459160142006-04-06T18:05:00.000-07:002006-04-06T18:08:51.566-07:00Austin Society is hosting a concert event this Sunday, April 9th that's open to the public.<br /><br />Join Austin Society members and guests The Glenn at The Backyard. Get there early for a Society tailgate party with complimentary beer.<br /><br />Complete details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/austin_society_at_the_glenn.htm">Austin Society at The Glenn</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1144371901304386512006-04-06T18:00:00.000-07:002006-04-06T18:05:32.516-07:00I nearly forgot about this blog. You'll notice that my absence in posting to this blog tracks very closely to our first daughter's birth on December 17th.<br /><br />The Austin Networking Events blog is back on my radar screen. You'll be able to check back here regularly. However, you can always find a much more comprehensive calendar of Austin business networking events on the NetworkInAustin.com Calendar:<br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/austin_networking_events_calendar.htm">Austin Business and Networking Events Calendar</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1135967147736538322005-12-30T10:22:00.000-08:002005-12-30T10:25:47.983-08:00I'm in the process of building the 2006 events calendar on <a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">NetworkInAustin.com </a>so that you can find just about any business or networking event happening in greater Austin, Texas.<br /><br />I could use your help. I find out about many of the events posted on our calendar from people like you. If you know of an Austin business event or networking event that's not listed on <a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">NetworkInAustin.com</a> please let us know:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/2005_12_scott_ingram_blog.htm#206013392">2006 Austin Business Events Calendar Additions</a><br /><br />Thanks for your help.<br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1135966896575661562005-12-26T13:28:00.000-08:002005-12-30T10:21:49.690-08:00I haven't been keeping up with my event posts on this blog like I like to.<br /><br />However, I have a REALLY good excuse. My first child, Colette Marie Ingram, was born on Saturday, December 17th.<br /><br />Learn more and see pictures on my regular blog:<br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/log/2005_12_scott_ingram_blog.htm#205290326">Business Networking in Austin</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1134646208675071422005-12-15T03:28:00.000-08:002005-12-15T03:30:08.910-08:00We're in the process of building a pure business to business networking group here in Austin, Texas. If you're doing at least 70% of your business with other businesses and/or business owners then this is the group for you.<br /><br />Learn more: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/b2b_networking_group.htm">Austin B2B Networking Group</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1134049131666891812005-12-08T05:32:00.000-08:002005-12-08T05:38:51.813-08:00Next week is THE week of holiday parties in Austin. Here is just a sampling. You can always find more on NetworkInAustin.com's <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/austin_networking_events_calendar.htm">networking events calendar</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/meca_holiday_party.htm">MECA Holiday Party</a><br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/young_execs_holiday_happy_hour.htm">Young Execs Holiday Happy Hour</a><br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/austin_technology_councils_holliday_celebration.htm">Austin Technology Council's Holiday Celebration</a><br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/ama_december_hollydaze.htm">AMA December Hollydaze</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1134048749642739912005-12-05T17:54:00.000-08:002005-12-08T05:32:29.903-08:00<a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/d/3216211_26086.htm">Susan Morrow of Workshops Are We</a> regularly offers her "Introduction Instruction" workshop for business networkers in Austin and surrounding areas. Her next class is tomorrow December 6th.<br /><br />For complete details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/introduction_instruction_3868888.htm">Networking Introduction Instruction</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1134048368145817652005-12-01T03:20:00.000-08:002005-12-08T05:26:08.146-08:00You're going to want to mark your calendar for this one and RSVP early. On Saturday, January 28th you'll want to find out: "How Bulletproof Is Your Small Business? - The 8 Key Professionals You Need To Have In Your Corner!." This is a FREE event!<br /><br />For complete details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/Small_Business_Seminar_and_Showcase.htm">Austin Small Business Seminar and Showcase</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1133833287334696612005-11-28T17:38:00.000-08:002005-12-08T05:20:26.763-08:00Catalyst 8 of the Long Center for the Performing Arts, the Young Women's Alliance, the Young Men's Business League, and Austin Under 40 have joined together to bring you "A Toast to the Town". Evan Smith, last year's Austin Under 40 winner will join us to speak about his experience with community involvement and the effects it has had on his life. This is a showcase of Austin's premier organizations for young professionals. The event is free and we will be providing food for everyone. Drinks will be at happy hour prices until 9:00 and there will be $3 Mexican Martinis all night.<br /><br />For complete details about this event: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/toast_to_the_town.htm">Toast to the Town</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1132624805870801252005-11-21T17:56:00.000-08:002005-11-21T18:00:05.870-08:00On December 1st Choose Austin First will host a Holiday Happy Hour. They're encouraging guests and visitors to join them for this last meeting of the year. Learn more about this great organization that is about supporting local Austin businesses.<br /><br />For complete details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/choose_austin_first_-_holiday_happy_hour.htm">Choose Austin First - Holiday Happy Hour</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1132522726324946292005-11-20T13:34:00.000-08:002005-11-21T17:56:21.846-08:00This isn't really related to Austin Networking Events, but it does relate to some of Austin's networkers. During the last NetworkInAustin.com member orientation we had Andy Choquette of Leverage Communications produce a "Video Business Card" for each of our premium members who was in attendance that day (it pays to show up!)<br /><br />You can see the results of those Video Business Cards here:<br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/video_business_cards.htm">NetworkInAustin.com Video Business Cards</a><br /><br />Don't forget about our other members. Find them in the <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/austin_business_directory.htm">Austin Business Directory</a>.<br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1132522442724871022005-11-18T03:55:00.000-08:002005-11-20T13:34:02.743-08:00I just learned of a fun (pardon the pun) new networking group that meets every other Tuesday in Leander. FUN Stands for Females United Networking. They meet from 1:30 to 2:30pm<br /><br />For complete details about their next meeting: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/fun_-_females_united_networking_3977170.htm">Females United Networking</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1132116034146823742005-11-15T20:36:00.000-08:002005-11-15T20:40:34.160-08:00Catalyst 8 will be hosting a wine and cheese reception at the Oswald Gallery this Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30pm.<br /><br />This is a free event for Catalyst 8 members and only $10 for guests. Catalyst 8 is a group of young professionals dedicated to building a home for the performing arts in Austin by raising money for the new Long Center. You can't go wrong getting involved with these young professionals.<br /><br />For complete details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/catalyst_8_reception.htm">Catalyst 8 Reception</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1131987026349909182005-11-14T08:46:00.000-08:002005-11-14T08:50:26.360-08:00If you're having trouble managing your time then you'll want to attend one of NetworkInAustin.com's most active member's seminar tomorrow from 4 - 8pm.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/d/3241916_26086.htm">Scott Carley</a> of Growth Dynamic will be teaching his Taming the Mustang Time Management Workshop for only $249. Plus if you're a member of NetworkInAustin.com you'll save 10%. I've heard great things about this seminar from people who've attended his previous offerings. I'm sure it'll be worth your time (pun intended).<br /><br />For complete details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/taming_the_mustang_3977206.htm">Taming the Mustang - Time Management Workshop</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15298147.post-1131930378549296362005-11-13T17:03:00.000-08:002005-11-13T17:06:18.566-08:00The Austin Business Referrals group meets every Wednesday morning at La Madeleine on Lamar. Many of the members of this group are also members of <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com">NetworkInAustin.com</a>. Schedule some time to visit with them and see if this group is for you.<br /><br />For complete details: <a href="http://www.networkinaustin.com/austin_business_referrals_meeting_3199655.htm">Austin Business Referrals Meeting</a><br /><br />Happy networking!<br /><br />Scott Ingram<br /><a href="http://www.NetworkInAustin.com">www.NetworkInAustin.com</a>Scott Ingramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10563243362643263876noreply@blogger.com