Try this networking tip at the next Chamber event

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Chamber Board members and Ambassadors donned eye patchs and played pirate at a recent BOB to help you find networking treasure!
Kevin Tompkins, McLaren Health Center; Tammy Ullyart, Four Seasons ChemDry and Jason T. Ryan, Vision Fuel Media.


Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce offers several well-attended networking events throughout the year like Business Over Breakfast, Luncheon Mixers, Women in Business, Oakland Chamber Network After Hours, Chamber Golf Classic and the Annual Business EXPO.

Networking can sometimes be a commonly awkward experience, so check out this networking tip from etiquette expert Cynthia Lett. (via Tulsa Chamber of Commerce).

If two people are deep in conversation, rather than interrupting, wait for one of them to turn toward the room. Then make eye contact and introduce yourself. He should introduce you to the other person, but if not, do it yourself. Repeat your full name which the other person may not have caught. Later, if you’re stuck in a conversation you’d like to end, try: “I know you want to meet others, and I’m glad we had the chance to speak. I wish you well with your project.”

Put Lett’s tip to the test by inviting clients, co-workers, customers and clients to a Chamber networking event.