Behind the scenes of a local Chamber of Commerce networking event called "Coffee Talk," sharing real elevator pitches from business professionals across diverse industries.

• Speed networking events allow participants to give 2-minute elevator pitches to multiple tables
• Using notes is perfectly acceptable and helps ensure you cover all important points
• The key components of a good pitch include a clear introduction, what makes your business unique, and a specific "ask"
• Networking is a skill that improves with practice - don't expect to nail it the first time
• Even experienced professionals get nervous when presenting their business
• Diverse businesses represented include orthodontists, banks, recreation centers, art organizations, and more
• Building relationships through in-person networking can be more effective than relying solely on SEO
• Recording real pitches helps demystify the networking process for newcomers

Whatever y'all do out there, be good or be good at it.

Contact information for those who gave a 2 minute presentation:

1. Paint Creek Center for the Arts — Shaun Hayes — Shaun@PCCArt.org — www.pccart.org
2. Olivia Kay (Certified Speaker, Neuroscience Coach, and Author) — Olivia Kay — www.oliviak.org
3. ReSale Connection (Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan) www.semich.AssistanceLeague.org
4. Stand For What Is Noble — Elizabeth Graham Kaniarz — elizabeth.kaniarz@standforwhatisnoble.com — standforwhatisnoble.com
5. RARA Recreation — Samuel Lunt — Sam@RARArecreation.org — www.rararecreation.org
6. OPC Social & Activity Center — Jenay Frost — jfrost@opcenter.org — opcenter.org
7. First State Bank — Laurie Sigelko — lsigelko@fsb.bank — www.fsb.bank
8. David Powers — David Powers — DP@DAVIDPERFORMS.COM — www.davidperforms.com
9. The Marketing Shop — Vicky M. Winkler — vicky@tms.marketing — www.tms.marketing
10. Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan — info@wustylerochester.com — www.wustylerochester.com

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