{"id":35937,"date":"2011-12-21T09:42:37","date_gmt":"2011-12-21T14:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/?p=35937"},"modified":"2011-12-21T09:42:37","modified_gmt":"2011-12-21T14:42:37","slug":"january-jumpstart-hosted-networking-social","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/2011\/12\/21\/january-jumpstart-hosted-networking-social\/","title":{"rendered":"January JumpStart Hosted Networking Social"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>JANUARY JUMPSTART HOSTED NETWORKING SOCIAL<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Jump Start Your Success To The Next Level<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;\">Wednesday, Jan. 11th, 2012 (6-9 PM) in downtown <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;\">Toronto (Estiatorio Volos 133 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON M5H 2L3)<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal;\"><strong>With 13 Great Hosts to Help You Network<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15804 alignleft\" title=\"in the Financial District\" src=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/trump-tower_webcmprsd.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>Join our MetroActive hosts and members for an evening focused on taking your business or career to the next level of success in the\u00a0<em style=\"text-align: left;\">Financial District <\/em>(Estiatorio Volos 133 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON M5H 2L3).\u00a0Take advantage of individual business\u00a0introductions, socializing, and networking.\u00a0 Enjoy the company of a diversified group of\u00a0individuals with\u00a0\u00a0common interest of networking and achieving success in their work, business or personal life.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15065 alignright\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin: 5px;\" title=\"MetroActive NovA\" src=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/November-HNS6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"295\" height=\"208\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Add gusto to your networking activities in a social environment which combines the atmosphere of business success with personal development and relationship building.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The evening will begin by focusing on business networking with the assistance of MetroActive hosts who will help make introductions.\u00a0Then the hosting team members will be briefly introduced to all the guests.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15064 alignleft\" style=\"margin: 5px;\" title=\"MetroActive Friendly Conversation\" src=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/MG_0874compressed-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Later in the evening, you can relax with leisurely conversation and atmosphere as you continue to build your new relationships with like-minded and like-spirited professionals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This is a great opportunity to touch base with acquaintances and to make new friends (don&#8217;t forget your business cards). So feel free to bring along your friends and colleagues interested in advancing their career, growing their business, building their network or making new friends.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Reserve your admission today. Our last three events were sold out and we had to turn away dozens of individuals who didn\u2019t buy tickets far enough in advance. Don\u2019t delay!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-35941 alignright\" title=\"November HNS5\" src=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/November-HNS5-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Admission Price Includes:<\/strong> 1. One drink ticket good for house red and white wines, domestic bottled beer or bar rail drinks (vodka, rye, rum, gin) and 2. <strong>$100 in gift certificates<\/strong> from Nanni couture (high end Europen fashions at Hazelton Lanes, Yorkville)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Draw Prizes:<\/strong>\u00a0A two hour consultation valued at $600 ($1,000 total value) provided by Lisa Smith-Maxam of The Staff Room, two 1\/2 hour business coaching sessions on how to grow your business valued at $150 each ($300 total value) provided by Baldo Minaudo. More to come.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>HOSTS<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> (are you interested in being a host?\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/hosted-networking-socials\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more info on hosting<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baldo\u00a0Minaudo<\/strong>, President of MetroActive, Author of\u00a0<a title=\"The Banker Who Saved His Soul\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebankerwhosavedhissoul.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018The Banker Who Saved His Soul\u2019<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a title=\"Baldo Minaudo Blog\" href=\"http:\/\/www.baldominaudo.com\" target=\"_blank\">Blogger<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Helping People and Opportunity Meet<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Barry Spilchuk<\/strong>,\u00a0Coauthor &#8211; A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul\u00ae and\u00a0The TRUSTED AUTHORITY in PUBLIC SPEAKER TRAINING<br \/>\nHelping You Write and Sell Your Book<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lisa Smith-Maxam<\/strong>, Director,\u00a0<a title=\"The Staff Room\" href=\"http:\/\/www.the-staffroom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Staff Room<\/a><br \/>\nHelping with all your Human Resources needs from Administration to Staffing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Monika Burwise<\/strong>, Co-Founder &amp; President of Global Awakening Institute<br \/>\n<em>Transforming Lives from the Inside-Out<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Michael Ballard<\/strong>, President, <a title=\"Resiliency for Life\" href=\"http:\/\/www.resiliencyforlife.com\" target=\"_blank\">Resiliency For Life<\/a><br \/>\nHelping You Spring Back From Unexpected Adversity and Setbacks<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"text-align: left;\" href=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Metroactive_032compressed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15066 alignright\" style=\"margin: 5px;\" title=\"MetroActive Networking NovB\" src=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Metroactive_032compressed-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><strong>Greg van Riel<\/strong>, Producer, Van Riel Productions Inc. &amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/familyhistorynow.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Family History Now<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Documenting You Family Legacy Through Film and Photography<\/em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><strong>Lucy Baran<\/strong>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gpscanada.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Global Placement Services<\/a><br \/>\n<em>We provide qualified workers and pay employers to train them<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><\/em><strong><\/strong><strong>Rial Ahsan<\/strong>, President of Hospital Consortium of Canada Inc.<br \/>\n<em>Bringing Canadian Hospital and University Expertise to Developing Countries<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><\/em><strong>Paul Pittana<\/strong>, Mortgage Agent, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centum.ca\/paul_pittana\" target=\"_blank\">Centum National Mortgage Loans Inc.<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Looking Out for Your Best Interest<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sue Hosang<\/strong>, President, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thechocolatecastle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Chocolate Castle<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Your Source for Chocolate Pleasures and Delights<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vito Marchese<\/strong>, President of <a href=\"www.whiteboardstudio.com\" target=\"_blank\">Whiteboard Studio<\/a><br \/>\n<em>A Creative Advertising Agency specializing in entrepreneurial growth strategies<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Richard Baker<\/strong>, Brand Doctor,\u00a0<a title=\"Richard Baker of Baker Branding\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bakerbranding.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Baker Branding<\/a><em>\u00a0<\/em><em><\/em><em><\/em><em><br \/>\n<\/em><em>Defining your Brand Identity<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ken Campbell<\/strong>, Real Estate Sales Representative with\u00a0<a title=\"Kaceey Team\" href=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/blog\/ken-campbell-mba-sales-representative-real-estate-homeward-brokerage\/\" target=\"_blank\">Real Estate Homeward in the Beach<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/blog\/ken-campbell-mba-sales-representative-real-estate-homeward-brokerage\/\" target=\"_blank\">.<\/a><em><br \/>\n<\/em><em>Providing Real Estate Services in the areas of Residential, Commercial, Retirement, Long-term Care Homes and Rent-to-Own<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"text-align: left;\">Dress Code:<\/strong> Business attire or equivalent<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> 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 &#8220;I transfer my ticket to the bearer of this receipt&#8221;. 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. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">This event is not appropriate for network marketing or multi-level marketing sales or recruitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ATTENTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-35945\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial;\" title=\"November HNS3\" src=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/November-HNS3-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Now Accepting Applications for HOSTS<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Looking for Event SPONSORS and DOOR PRIZES<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">BARTERING and PARTNERING Proposals Considered<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Volunteers Welcome<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">E: info@metroactive.org<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>OPTIONS (all options include one drink ticket &#8211; Bring your proof of payment for admission):<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 10:30AM YOU WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY ADDED TO THE REGISTRATION LIST. YOU MUST CALL LISA MAXAM OF THE STAFF ROOM\u00a0(416) 797-7461 TO LET US KNOW YOU&#8217;RE COMING AND BRING YOUR PROOF OF PAYMENT WITH YOU TO ENTER THE EVENT (OR PAY AT THE DOOR OPTION 3)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">1. <strong>Reserve your spot now for only $7.50<\/strong> plus $0.98 HST (Non-refundable) to guarantee your spot and ticket price\u00a0and pay $30 cash at door ($26.55 plus HST of $3.45).<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cmd\" value=\"_s-xclick\" \/> <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"hosted_button_id\" value=\"L5GJUPGRRZEEL\" \/> <input type=\"image\" name=\"submit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif\" alt=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/form>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">2. <strong>Buy your ticket now for $35<\/strong> ($30.97 plus $4.03 HST) for a savings of 14% off door price and guarantee you&#8217;ll have your spot at this price.<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\" method=\"post\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cmd\" value=\"_s-xclick\" \/> <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"hosted_button_id\" value=\"9BCEPSUMDFBMW\" \/> <input type=\"image\" name=\"submit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/btn\/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif\" alt=\"PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/form>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">3. <strong>Show up at the event and pay $45<\/strong>\u00a0($39.82 plus HST of \u00a0$5.18) &#8211; NOTE: Door price may increase before event.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/November-HNS1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-35943 alignleft\" style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial;\" title=\"November HNS1\" src=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/November-HNS1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong><\/strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Metroactive_002compressed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15065 alignright\" title=\"MetroActive NovA\" src=\"http:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/Metroactive_002compressed-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FOR DETAILS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">MetroActive t: (416) 564-0245<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JANUARY JUMPSTART HOSTED NETWORKING SOCIAL Jump Start Your Success To The Next Level Wednesday, Jan. 11th, 2012 (6-9 PM) in downtown Toronto (Estiatorio Volos 133 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON M5H 2L3) With 13 Great Hosts to Help You Network Join our MetroActive hosts and members for an evening focused&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35937","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35937","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35937"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35937\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35937"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35937"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metroactive.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35937"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}