Business Networking 1-Day Workshop | Chicago, IL

Schedule

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 13 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

For venue details reach us at [email protected] | Chicago, IL

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About this Event

Event Details
  • Duration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)
  • Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)
  • Location: Location shared via email ( Complete Address )
  • Format: Classroom Training (Virtual option available on request)
  • Language: English
  • Certificate: Course Completion Certificate
  • PDUs Awarded: 8 Professional Development Units
  • Contact: [email protected]




Event Description:
Unlock the Power of Professional Networking

In today’s business world, your network is your net worth.
Join our 1-Day Business Networking Skills Workshop to learn how to build authentic, meaningful, and strategic professional relationships — both face-to-face and online.

This interactive training will equip you with proven techniques, communication tools, and a strategic networking plan to help you stand out, gain visibility, and open doors to new business and career opportunities.

Whether you’re a professional, entrepreneur, or leader, this workshop will help you enhance your personal brand, increase your credibility, and grow your influence.


What You’ll Learn:

✅ Develop a powerful and strategic networking plan
✅ Build confidence in face-to-face and online interactions
✅ Strengthen your professional brand and visibility
✅ Communicate effectively and leave a lasting impression
✅ Expand your business connections and create opportunities


Who Should Attend:
  • Business professionals & entrepreneurs
  • Sales, marketing & client relationship managers
  • Team leaders, managers, and executives
  • Job seekers & career changers
  • Anyone who wants to build a stronger professional network

Course Agenda (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

🕘 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Introduction
• Icebreaker and networking activity
• Understanding the importance of networking in today’s business world

🕤 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Why Network?
• The value of networking with real-world statistics
• Overcoming fears and barriers to networking
• Defining your networking goals and objectives

🕥 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Developing a Networker’s Mindset
• Characteristics of effective networkers
• Building a positive networking attitude
• Identifying areas for personal development

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Tea / Coffee Break

🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Increasing Your Business Presence
• Building credibility and visibility
• Creating a strong personal brand and professional image
• Understanding and leveraging your social capital

🕛 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM | Communication Skills for Networking Success
• Making a great first impression
• Crafting your personal “elevator pitch”
• Writing engaging online profiles (LinkedIn, etc.)

🍴 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Break

🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Face-to-Face Networking Techniques
• How to “work the room” confidently
• Reading body language and joining conversations
• Practical activity: networking role play

🕒 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | Online Networking Strategies
• Using LinkedIn, Twitter, and online communities effectively
• Building your digital presence
• Maintaining professional relationships online

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Short Break

🕓 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM | Follow-Up Strategies & Building Long-Term Relationships
• The art of following up after networking events
• Crafting effective follow-up messages
• Turning contacts into lasting professional relationships

🕔 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Creating Your Personal Networking Action Plan
• Setting networking goals and measurable outcomes
• Building your ongoing networking calendar
• Final Q&A and wrap-up


Key Takeaways:

By the end of this workshop, participants will:
✨ Understand the importance of strategic networking
✨ Build confidence in both offline and online networking environments
✨ Develop a personalized networking action plan
✨ Enhance communication skills to build strong, lasting relationships
✨ Grow their visibility and credibility in their professional circles


Training Methodology:

This workshop uses interactive activities, group discussions, real-world case studies, and role-playing exercises to ensure participants can apply what they learn immediately.


Why Attend This Workshop?

🌐 Learn to combine face-to-face and online networking effectively
💼 Boost your personal brand and visibility
🎯 Build meaningful professional relationships that drive results
🚀 Gain practical tools and techniques for networking success
🤝 Expand your business network and unlock new opportunities


🎓 Certification

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from LearneRRing, recognizing their achievement.

Exclusive OffersGroup Discounts:10% off for groups of 5-10 participants15% off for groups of 11-20 participants
Corporate & Team Training Available

Want this course delivered at your workplace or for your team? We offer customized onsite and virtual sessions for companies.📩 Email us at [email protected] for details.


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Where is it happening?

For venue details reach us at [email protected], PH: +1505 369 2908, Chicago, United States

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