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French Connections

Written on February 15, 2012 by in Business, Career, Networking


French Connections Hosted Networking Social

Doing Business with French-speaking people

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 (6-9 PM)

at Peridot Resto Lounge – 81 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 1A9 (Just East of Yonge St.)

With Great Hosts to Help You Network

Sponsors:

TBA

 

Picture of YorkvilleMetroActive and Bilingual Link are organizing the first annual French Connections event in Toronto’s Yorkville District at Peridot Resto Lounge - 81 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 1A9 (Just East of Yonge St.). The event will bring together French speaking executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners for an evening of networking among Toronto’s most cultured and active French-speaking business professionals.

An event dedicated to the opportunities and pleasures of doing business with French-speaking companies and individuals both within and outside Canada brought to you by MetroActive, Canada’s leading business networking organization and Bilingual Link, Canada’s leading resource for connecting bilingual talent with business human resource needs. This event is in the tradition of MetroActive’s hugely successful proprietary hosted networking social format and leverages Bilingual Link’s established industry relationships and expertise.

Tony Zapacosta (left) and his son Philip (right) owners of Nanni Couture European Fashions at Hazelton Lanes

Tap into Canada’s French business market and leverage Canada’s French heritage to reach French markets in other countries! The event will bring together French-based companies, companies looking to reach French communities (within and outside Canada), organizations looking to hire French-speaking individuals and French-speaking individuals looking for career opportunities for an evening of networking among Toronto’s most active corporate executives, business owners and other business professionals.This is an ideal opportunity for: 1. Individuals looking to expand their professional network, 2. Businesses looking to expand their presence among the French-speaking community and to better understand this community, 3. Organizations servicing the French-speaking community interested in reaching those within the French community in the Greater Toronto Area, and 4. Individuals wanting to do business in French. You don’t need to be fully bilingual to take advantage of the French-speaking community, but you do need to understand the community and to develop the appropriate network, relationships and awareness of your business.

Rose Cathy Handy, CEO, Bilinqual Link.com

Join our MetroActive hosts and members for an evening focused on discovering and discussing the French culture, doing business with the French-speaking community, and exploring related business opportunities. Take advantage of individual business introductions, socializing, and networking with the heads of some of Canada’s French-speaking businesses and organizations.  Enjoy exploring the latest developments, happenings and opportunities among Canada’s French speaking community.

The evening will begin by focusing on business networking and information exchange and will later evolve into a more casual and relaxed atmosphere. 

Reserve your admission today. Most of our events are sold out and we have to turn away dozens of individuals who don’t buy tickets far enough in advance. Don’t delay!

Admission Price Includes: 1. One drink ticket good for house red and white wines, domestic bottled beer or bar rail drinks (vodka, rye, rum, gin).

Draw Prizes: TBA

Host Companies:

TBA


 

Dress Code: Business attire or equivalent

Note: You must provide proof of full payment for admission into the event. Purchase is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another individual as long as you provide that person with your proof of payment along with your signature on the bottom and note that says “I transfer my ticket to the bearer of this receipt”. We reserve the right to change event details without notice, so make sure you check event post online before event. We reserve the right to refuse admission to the event or to remove individuals from the event without refund of admission price, for whatever reason, but especially for inappropriate behaviour or complaints from, or harassment of other guests. This event is not appropriate for network marketing or multi-level marketing sales or recruitment. There may be a photographer and film crew present to record parts of the event – if you would like to be omitted from the recordings you must indicate so in writing upon signing in at the event. You’re contact information will be provided to the sponsors of the event unless you indicate in writing upon signing up at the event.

The HNS is managed and hosted by MetroActive (www.MetroActive.org), a GTA leader in business-to-business networking and social interaction. MetroActive is Canada’s premier business networking organization begun in 1997 and with a membership based in the Greater Toronto Area and which is primarily composed of corporate executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, investors and other high net worth, high disposable income individuals. You can see pictures from some of our over 1,000 past events on our facebook group page - http://www.facebook.com/groups/2367429038/. We are also on LinkedIn, twitter, meetup, youtube and yahoogroups. At October’s event we had over 120 people attending and at November’s event we had over 130 and had to turn away people at both events that hadn’t bought or reserved their ticket in advance.

OPTIONS (all options include one drink ticket – Bring your proof of payment for admission):

1. Reserve your spot now for only $10 plus $1.30 HST (Non-refundable) to guarantee your spot and ticket price and pay $35 cash at door ($30.97 plus HST of $4.03).

2. Buy your ticket now for $40.00 (plus $5.20 HST) and guarantee you’ll have your spot.

3. Show up at the event and pay $40 (plus HST) – NOTE: Door price may increase before event.

FOR DETAILS:

MetroActive t: (416) 564-0245

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Is your Social Network Yielding Results?

Written on February 1, 2012 by in Business, Jim Pagiamtzis, Networking, Practical Tips, Toronto

The world of networking has evolved and many are struggling with how to utilize this amazing tool to generate results – from new clients to financial goals.

There are numerous authors who say they have cracked the code of the social networking domain, which can be looked at in different ways, depending on your target market and other specifics.
There are several ways to create interest that will bring potential customers right to you inbox. From online resources to off-line referrals, marketers refer to these as “attraction devices”.

Content is king

There has to be substance to what you create and share through blogging, tweeting and short messaging.
Connect with your audience first. Then continue the conversation by attending an event, meeting in person or connecting via phone.

Having a viable message the target audience finds interesting is a critical part of your content marketing strategy that gives you credibility.

Paul Tobey, a networking expert, tweets “adding a new name to your list everyday means you are working on your business”.  This is a powerful message that your audience may not realize they need to do.
This may cause someone to re-tweet your message or respond to you directly.
This approach can be used on all your social networks.  Keep track on responses and reaction to this so you can build on what works well and eliminate things that are not effective.
Attraction systems
You may have great content and still find it difficult to  get your potential clients to connect with you.
Overcoming this is all about two things: having a strong call to action and a place – most often your website – where potential customers can easily reach you.
Today email and social media are the most common ways to connect, but this can shift as technology changes. It is important to understand which channels your potential customers prefer and make these available.

A good strategy is to utilize email marketing campaigns to connect and create momentum that will generate interest from event, articles or special promotions.
Many business cards that I have seen recently have links where you can download chapters of their book. Free value that creates interest!

Follow up is important to create result

Now that you got referrals and leads coming in from your attraction system, an important step is to follow up in timely manner. Less than 48hrs is recommended, you don’t want them going to someone else!
Have systems in place, from questions for prospects to a list of the key things you need to communicate to close a sale. Have a paper and pen ready to take notes, whether you are in a meeting or on the phone.
As you grown business relationships, asks your customers for referrals.
Also ask existing customers if on they are enjoying working with you and pleased with your products and services.
This is great information to share in your online efforts or in written materials you may share with future clients.  Always be in motion that fuels your momentum that is acquired to achieve your financial goals you have set-up for the year.

Statistics have shown that it takes at 6 or more time of contact to have you prospect becoming your client. The value you share and how you package your product or service is going to be very important system to have in place that can repeated over and over.
Three steps you do are:

  • 1st Contact ( online or off-line)
  • 2nd Connect  ( meet and qualify)
  • 3rd Close (follow up –follow through)

Write these step outs and keep them on computer or on your phone. The key to success is to be in constant motion and momentum in your journey of success.
Your social network can you yield results as long as you generate the strategic engagement needed to create the momentum that will lead to monetary success.

Get Connected Make Wealth Happen!

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Jim S Pagiamtzis Jr.
416-894-7859
About Get Connected Make Wealth Happen!

Published Author, Speaker and Elite Entrepreneur Jim Pagiamtzis is the founder of Get Connected Make Wealth Happen! has been articles published online by Toronto Public Library Small Biz Express, Centennial College, Happen.ca Linking People and Entrepreneurs,How’s Business blog (Staples Business Depot) and Metro Active.org.  Printed articles for FedEx Freight Canada (Newsletter) Centennial College Ascent Magazine. Has been on That Channel.com speaking on How to become Networking Success.

Jim Pagiamtzis in 5 years has successfully leveraged his written articles into speaking all over the GTA from consulting with Burkert Fluid Control, Enterprise Toronto, Career Door, Skills for Change and Trios College. Has delivered keynote for Monarch Park Collegiate spoke on 3 keys task to success and How to attract a Mentor. His dynamic speaking style has empowered and inspired his audience to learn, do and apply his simple and effective Parformance Selling System. Jim has also volunteered with Junior Achievement in Toronto on “Economics of Staying in School”

 

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Let’s Build a Mine 2012

Written on January 19, 2012 by in Business, Career, Investing, Money, Networking


“Let’s Build a Mine 2012!” Hosted Networking Social

A Mining & Exploration Industry Event for Investors

Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 2012 (6-9 PM) in downtown Toronto

at The Exchange Tower (Akco Lounge on the concourse level) - 130 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

With Great Hosts to Help You Network & Silent Auction of ‘Panning for Gold’ by Lisa Cripps

Sponsors:

CNSX - Canadian National Stock Exchange


Venturemind Corporation

Business Plans and Investment Presentations for Mineral Mining and Exploration Deals

The Staff Room provides outsourced HR and staffing services

Human Resources and Staffing Services for the Mineral and Mining Industry

MetroActive is organizing the first annual Let’s Build a Mine event in Toronto’s Financial District (at The Exchange Tower (Akco Lounge on the concourse level) - 130 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) in the month leading up to PDAC 2012 (Prospectors and Developers Annual Conference).

The event will bring together mining and exploration companies, deal-makers, investors, and industry suppliers for an evening of networking among Toronto’s most active business professionals and investors.

Mining and exploration companies, as well as industry suppliers can get a head start on the 2012 investment season, ahead of PDAC and give first access to anxious investors looking for good plays. The reach of this program goes beyond the old, regulars in the industry and taps into many of the fringe individuals anxious to invest their money and are waiting to be approached with opportunities.

Join our MetroActive hosts and members for an evening focused on discovering and discussing Bay Street investment opportunities from brownfield exploration to post-IPO and established stocks. Take advantage of individual business introductions, socializing, and networking with the heads of some of Bay Street’s Mineral and Resource companies.  Enjoy the expertise of industry movers and shakers and uncover investment opportunities often only reserved for qualified investors, in a friendly social environment.

The evening will begin by focusing on business networking and information exchange and will later evolve into a more casual and relaxed atmosphere.

During the evening there will be an ongoing auction for ‘Panning for Gold’ a painting created by the talented Canadian contemporary artist Lisa Cripps, President of Capital Transfer Agency Inc and who’s paintings can be found on the walls of many Bay Street offices. You can bid for this painting online before the event. Proceeds from auction towards The Townships Project -

The Townships Project

This is a great opportunity to touch base with those that know what is happening in the investment community and on Bay Street. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insight and establish useful relationships with resourceful industry players.

Reserve your admission today. Most of our events are sold out and we have to turn away dozens of individuals who don’t buy tickets far enough in advance. Don’t delay!

Admission Price Includes: 1. One drink ticket good for house red and white wines, domestic bottled beer or bar rail drinks (vodka, rye, rum, gin) and 2. $100 in gift certificates from Nanni couture (high end Europen fashions at Hazelton Lanes, Yorkville)

Draw Prizes: A two hour consultation valued at $600 ($1,000 total value) provided by Lisa Smith-Maxam of The Staff Room, free 1 hour consultation on Investor Relations strategy and programs.

Host Companies:

Mag Copper Ltd. is a host sponsor of Let's Build A Mine 2012


Red Ore Gold is host sponsor of Let's Build A Mine 2012

 

Trelawney Mining & Exploration is host sponsor of Let's Build A Mine 2012

Boxxer Gold

Dress Code: Business attire or equivalent

Note: You must provide proof of full payment for admission into the event. Purchase is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another individual as long as you provide that person with your proof of payment along with your signature on the bottom and note that says “I transfer my ticket to the bearer of this receipt”. We reserve the right to change event details without notice, so make sure you check event post online before event. We reserve the right to refuse admission to the event or to remove individuals from the event without refund of admission price, for whatever reason, but especially for inappropriate behaviour or complaints from, or harassment of other guests. This event is not appropriate for network marketing or multi-level marketing sales or recruitment. There may be a photographer and film crew present to record parts of the event – if you would like to be omitted from the recordings you must indicate so in writing upon signing in at the event. You’re contact information will be provided to the sponsors of the event unless you indicate in writing upon signing up at the event.

The HNS is managed and hosted by MetroActive (www.MetroActive.org), a GTA leader in business-to-business networking and social interaction. MetroActive is Canada’s premier business networking organization begun in 1997 and with a membership based in the Greater Toronto Area and which is primarily composed of corporate executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, investors and other high net worth, high disposable income individuals. You can see pictures from some of our over 1,000 past events on our facebook group page - http://www.facebook.com/groups/2367429038/. We are also on LinkedIn, twitter, meetup, youtube and yahoogroups. At October’s event we had over 120 people attending and at November’s event we had over 130 and had to turn away people at both events that hadn’t bought or reserved their ticket in advance.

OPTIONS (all options include one drink ticket – Bring your proof of payment for admission):

1. Reserve your spot now for only $7.50 plus $0.98 HST (Non-refundable) to guarantee your spot and ticket price and pay $60 cash at door ($53.10 plus HST of $6.90).

2. Buy your ticket now for $60.00 ($53.10 plus $6.90 HST) and guarantee you’ll have your spot.

3. Show up at the event and pay $60 ($53.10 plus HST of  $6.90) – NOTE: Door price may increase before event.

FOR DETAILS:

MetroActive t: (416) 564-0245

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3 Reasons to attend Seminars

Written on January 17, 2012 by in Business, Jim Pagiamtzis, Self Growth, Toronto

Personal  Development  is billion dollar industry.  For some of you that may be surprising industry for the entrepreneurs  reading that you may be very excited! (see reason at the end)

Being on your journey of going to school and learn various subject has been continous seminar, at  the end we get our achievement on a piece of paper  (which we should be proud of) and then we decide we don’t need to learn anymore. We may go to the  book store and pick up a book and on title that may interest us and then put it on the bookshelf and don’t but principles into action!

To continue develop and grow requires commitment and confidence to make it a successful habit of success. Many great leaders from the present and past have shared great quotes that  insights of  essence of  their success. Movies and documentaries have been made on the topic in recent years, The secret , Pass it on! to name of few.

1st Association

As you go out and meet entrepreneurs and business leaders, you will begin to develop your own network of professionals in difference industries. Many of these people will become lifelong friends, other may become partners in business ventures, and a few will become important mentors and leaders from who you will learn invaluable lesson.

“It’s the glue that holds everything together”

Associating with success is the ingredient gives you insights into the mindset of success. It can be short or long conversation you may share. Ability to ask multiple people questions on various topics at the same place. You are all on the journey of success using the principles that you learn, do and apply on daily basis. Through association your are verify that you are doing certain things correctly and other areas you may need more education.

2ndEngage

Ability to engage and ask questions is a key factor in getting the right information for the correct source. My mentors always encourage asking questions at seminar and events. Your question may be starting a discussion that may lead the participants into a great momentum into the event and make a better impact for all.

“Learn, Do and Apply”

The ability to learn is the first important principle in the process of become better in any activity, from becoming a better leader, speaker or mentor. Taking that information and doing something with it will yield the results of satisfaction or failure. Learning the lessons why you failed in a seminar environment is a “safe area” rather than doing it in a professional environment where you may not get the lesson and possible embarrassment.

 

3rd  Action

Being in this environment creates great synergy with the group and will allow you to start momentum to achieve the desired result.

Accountability is strategic way to make sure you keep on track with your progress on a weekly basis. Working with someone who specifically will keep you accountable towards this will keep you moving forward. Life issues will get in the way, the goal of your partner is to remind you and give you laser-focused to getting the result.

Reminders are going to be important. You have to decide which the best way to make this program work is. Is going to be by weekly phone call? Daily text messages?  or email communications? This has to fit for both of you for it to work.

Persistence toward your goal will yield the result. Being in a room with motivated individuals who want to achieve their results will be fuel that will be crucial to  your success.  You individual persistence will be important for the team to succeed.

 

Moral  of the story

Don’t  you want a piece of that billion dollar industry?  Invest in yourself and become the leader that shares the value and creates wealth you deserve.

To get information on Seminar and event in your area. Send email with “add me to your list” on subject to jim@pagiamtzis.com with your name and email address.

Jim Pagiamtzis

About Get Connected Make Wealth Happen!

Published Author, Speaker and Elite Entrepreneur Jim Pagiamtzis is the founder of Get Connected Make Wealth Happen! has been articles published online by Toronto Public Library Small Biz Express, Centennial College, Happen.ca Linking People and Entrepreneurs,How’s Business blog (Staples Business Depot) and Metro Active.org.  Printed articles for FedEx Freight Canada (Newsletter) Centennial College Ascent Magazine. Has been on That Channel.com speaking on How to become Networking Success.

Jim Pagiamtzis in 5 years has successfully leveraged his written articles into speaking all over the GTA from consulting with Burkert Fluid Control, Enterprise Toronto, Career Door, Skills for Change and Trios College. Has delivered keynote for Monarch Park Collegiate spoke on 3 keys task to success and How to attract a Mentor. His dynamic speaking style has empowered and inspired his audience to learn, do and apply his simple and effective Parformance Selling System. Jim has also volunteered with Junior Achievement in Toronto on “Economics of Staying in School”

 

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