20140058980 | METHOD FOR FACILITATING BUSINESS NETWORKING - Embodiments of a method for efficiently and effectively facilitating introductions between individuals who can help each other professionally include promoting an event in a locally focused medium that appeals to business leaders, requiring advance registration, charging a fee, and limiting attendance. A list of expected attendees can be available for review upon arrival, and introductions can be made at the beginning of the event while cocktails are served. A guest speaker can makes a presentation of general interest, after which each attendee is required to briefly tell the group who they are, and what they are specifically seeking. Each attendee must also make a special offer that is only valid until the next event. Time is then provided for attendees to approach each other individually. In embodiments, attendees must provide to the host summaries of their presentations, which are circulated to all attendees after the event. | 02-27-2014 |