WESOS Downers Grove: Networking That Builds Relationships and Business

Learn how genuine relationships, consistent engagement, and thoughtful follow-up create trust, referrals, and lasting business growth.
About this Event

Your Downers Grove Chapter Leader is Candy Kloster
Topic: The Power of Effective Networking: Building Relationships That Build Your Business

Guests - Your first meeting is on us! If you are not a paid member of WESOS and this is your first time ever going to a WESOS meeting, select the non-member ticket and use promo code FIRSTTIMEFREE to get your first ticket free.

Join us on Thursday, June 18, at 11:30 am, for an engaging networking meeting featuring member, WESOS Leader/Member speaker,Candy Kloster.

Please note the change in venue. Free parking garage.

We will be focusing on the true purpose of effective networking: building genuine relationships rather than simply collecting contacts or making quick sales. It highlights the importance of showing up consistently, listening well, following up, giving before asking, and becoming a trusted connection in your community.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Be interested, not just interesting. Ask questions, listen, and learn what matters to others.
• Follow up after the room. The real relationship starts after the meeting, not during it.
• Give before you ask. Referrals, support, introductions, and kindness build long-term trust.
• Effective networking is simple: show up, be genuine, and help people feel seen.

MEETING SCHEDULE:

• 11:30-12:00 Arrival & Open Networking and Lunch
• 12:00: Meeting & Presentation Begins
• 1:30 Meeting Concludes

WHAT TO BRING:

• About 40 business cards
• Your planner/calendar
• Something to take notes with
• A friend! Invite them to register as a guest.

Join us to grow your personal and professional skills, network and grow authentic relationships! Simply reserve your spot for this event with the appropriate ticket type as either a paid WESOS Network Member or as a Non-Member (Guest).

Not yet a WESOS Member?

• Learn more about WESOS
• Explore our other Chapters
• Join the WESOS network!

• Use Promo Code DOWNERSGROVE10 when purchasing your membership for a 10% discount!

IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING YOUR RSVP:

Please be aware, we value your reservation as a commitment. Repeat offenders will automatically be moved off the attending list for:

• RSVPing "Yes" and not attending the meeting [no call-no show]
• Cancelling your RSVP less than 24 hours before the meeting begins (especially, when there is a waitlist)
• Consistent tardiness. Understandably, cars break down & people get sick which is why we run on a "3 strikes and you're out" policy.
• We thank you for your understanding as we do our best to accommodate everyone who wants to attend our meetings.

Meeting Sponsors:

Sara Jane Abbott
See Jane Sparkle
Chief Sparkle Officer