Category: Rotary Business Exchange

  • August 29: Community Networking Event

    August 29: Community Networking Event

    You’re invited to an afternoon of fun and networking with INSPIREsmall.biz and the Rotary Club of Indianapolis at the Murat Shrine in downtown Indianapolis.

    On August 29 (in place of our Tuesday lunch program) we will be hosting a community networking event. Join us for an afternoon of new connections, light appetizers and cash bar from 3-6 p.m. All are welcome!

    Register before Tuesday, August 22 to have your contact information included in the event booklet. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/656211976687

  • March 7: Business Networking – Post Lunch Punch

    Brought to you by the Business Networking Committee

    Capitalize on this opportunity to learn the businesses of your fellow Rotarians. Join us in the Murat’s Oasis Bar immediately following the Rotary program on the 1st Tuesday of the month.

  • November 16: Corporate Membership Breakfast Series

    Corporate membership breakfasts are back and the next one is quickly approaching on Wednesday, November 16th at Conner Insurance.

    The meetings will be from 7:30 am – 9:00 am with the first 20-30 minutes dedicated to networking/introductions/business items, etc. followed by a 45-minute speaker presentation with time for Q&A.

    On November 16 we will hear from sought after speaker, author and advisor, CJ McClanahan.

    Since 2003, CJ has spent more than 10,000 hours in front of entrepreneurs, executives and their teams helping them achieve personal and professional breakthrough goals.

    However, no matter how much success his clients achieved, few ever seemed to truly enjoy the journey. It didn’t matter if they doubled their income or became CEO – it never seemed to be enough.

    CJ has spent the last 19 years uncovering strategies to help fellow recovering overachievers get more satisfaction and joy in their lives while still achieving their professional goals.


    This event is for Rotary Club of Indianapolis Corporate Members or those interested in becoming a corporate member. Please register on Eventbrite if you plan on attending.

    Save the date for the following future corporate member breakfasts:
    Wednesday, January 11, 2023
    Wednesday, April 12, 2023
    Wednesday, July 12, 2023

    If your organization would be willing to host a meeting, please reach out to Zack Conner or Kimble Richardson.

  • April 20: Corporate Members Meeting

    Who: Indy Rotary Corporate Members or anyone interested in corporate membership 

    When: Wednesday, April 20 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

    What: Networking with fellow Rotarians and Ryan McCarty with Culture of Good will be our guest speaker. Ryan McCarty is an internationally renowned consultant, speaker, and author of “Build a Culture of Good.” He advises organizations on how to create an inspiring, meaningful, and engaging workplace. Since he developed Culture of Good with co-founder Scott Moorehead, the movement has impacted over 3,000 employees in 42 states, with more than the $6 million in goodwill provided to various communities. His work has been featured in: The Huffington Post, People, Forbes, and more.

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  • Our Office Has Moved…..

    The Rotary Club of Indianapolis office is now located at the Glossbrenner Mansion. The new mailing address is 3202 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208 and the new phone number is 317-829-1041. Please update your records.

  • April 25: Prep For Business Success- Part II, The Power of Networking

    April 25: Prep For Business Success- Part II, The Power of Networking

    Join the Rotary Club of Indianapolis on April 25th as we host the 2nd part of a three part series, “2017 Prep For Business Success”.

    You will not want to miss Third Generation Rotarian Janet King Harris, Senior Franchise Development Specialist at CruiseOne Dream Vacations who will moderate this panel of business leaders. Find out best practices, aha moments, shared stories, and experiences from:

    • Billie Dragoo, President, Repucare, and past President of NAWBO
    • Steven Stolen, VP, Corporate Advancement, Indy Chamber
    • Rotarian Nikki Lewallen, CEO of Rainmakers, and Account Executive with Emplify
    • Moderator: Rotarian, Janet King Harris, Senior Franchise Development Specialist at CruiseOne Dream Vacations

    Learn more about where and how they spend their time, how they plan for events and listen as they share best practices for follow up. This Panel Discussion will lead us into our 3rd and final event “Speed Networking” on June 20th! You won’t want to miss out on this powerhouse panel, see you on Tuesday.

     

  • DACdb: Prepare to Be Found. Get the Most Out of Your Rotary Membership!

    DACdb: Prepare to Be Found. Get the Most Out of Your Rotary Membership!

    In preparation for our upcoming “Growing your Professional Network: Learn from the Pros!” presentation on April 25, 2017, featuring:

    Nikki Lewallen CEO of Rainmakers
    Billie Dragoo, CEO of RepuCare
    Steven Stolen, VP of Corporate Advancement at the Indy Chamber

    The panel will be moderating by Janet Harris, Janet King Harris, CFE, CruiseOne Dream Vacations. We are asking our Rotary members to be sure they are taking full advantage of DACdb, the District and Club Database.  This database provides vital contact and networking information for all Rotarians.  Click on the link below to update your profile and make the most of this valued asset.

    Download our PDF to learn how to:

    • Get logged in
    • Edit your data
    • Upload your photo
    • Enter key words to help Rotarians find you easier
    • Tell members about yourself, and what you enjoy doing
    • Export data to Excel, PDF, or Word formats
    • Create a membership directory

     

  • November 10, Networking Dinner Event- RUCKUS Marketplace

    November 10, Networking Dinner Event- RUCKUS Marketplace

    You’re invited to join your fellow Rotarians at a special Networking Roundtable dinner, featuring a “sneak preview” of the Riley Area Development Corporation’s new project, the RUCKUS Makerspace!

    When: Thursday, November 10, 5:30-7:30 PM
    Where: RUCKUS Makerspace, Circle City Industrial Complex, corner of Massachusetts Avenue and 12th Street, Entrance G10
    What: Each Rotarian is asked to bring a covered dish, side dish, dessert, or beverage, so it is a true potluck! Following initial time for mingling and informal networking, as well as a chance to preview the facility, we’ll share an informal meal. Following the meal, we’ll break into groups of 10-12; each participant has a 3-minute time to tell others in their group about their business, what type of clients/opportunities would be helpful to them, their challenges, etc. Our goal is that each participant leaves with one new potential client or follow-up networking meeting.

    About RUCKUS:
    Developed by Riley Area Development Corporation and PATTERN, RUCKUS is a place where inventors, designers, artisans, photographers, craftspeople, and engineers can share equipment, technology, and ideas to help launch their next creation. Launching now, RUCKUS offers a limited range of access levels geared toward entrepreneurs and small businesses startups. The space will provide equipment and resources for Makers who want to scale beyond a start-up shop or “DIY” home-based location. Fundamentally, RUCKUS will foster a community for creative stimulation, collaboration, education, and entrepreneurship. RUCKUS is for everyone. Join us and get dirty!

    Need to know more? Contact Tim Clinch at tclinch@talktotucker.com

  • January 21, 7:45am: The NEW Rotary Business Exchange

    January 21, 7:45am: The NEW Rotary Business Exchange

    Circle City Networking / Rotary Business Exchange meetings will be held at Paradise Cafe in Castleton on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7:45am to 8:45am. The next meeting to be on January 21.

    Circle City Networking is a group that Chairperson John Dewey started in 2012.  Classifications are restricted and membership is by invitation only (contact: jedewey[at]me.com). If the group becomes too large, then a second group may be formed. Visitors are encouraged however only one visitor per calendar year.

    CCN’s format is simple: Each member has 4 minutes to present in this format – 2 minute story about a client you helped describing the situation, 1 minute describing connections you would like relating to the story, 1 minute for the group to give feedback on that story or how you helped them since the last meeting.

    We keep SCORE!  We run a spreadsheet on who attends, connections made, business obtained from said connections and the overall activity of each member.  If a member fails to attend, contribute and make a difference then their seat is opened up for another person to fill.  Like the Pacers or the Colts, we keep a very active bench.  At the end of the quarter, the best networker gets to take home the traveling trophy for the next quarter.