We are asking everyone who attends to please bring one new unwrapped toy for a child under the age of 16 to put in our Toy Box.  We will also accept cash donations or you can also go to their website to donate online at ToysForTots.org/Donate

ANNUAL SPEED NETWORKING NIGHT

Speed Networking: is a meeting format designed to accelerate business contacts, generally with a bell. Primarily, the practice involves multiple people that gather in a single space in order to exchange information. Participants greet each other in a series of brief exchanges during a set period of time. During an interaction, attendees share their professional backgrounds and business goals. Networkers are generally seeking exposure to new markets and/or to expand their pool of vendors. 

All attendees are encouraged to take the time to prepare for this meeting. 

1.  Decide what it is you want to focus on what you need or what you have to offer.
2.  Write out and practice your 1 minute pitch so you know what you want to say.
3.  Secure business cards or flyers to hand out as you network.
4.  Bring your prewritten pitch and your flyer and/ or business cards to the event plus a small notepad and pen so you can take notes to follow up. 

You can learn more tips on how to prepare and to actually participate in speed networking at SpeedNetworking.com and by watching the MAREI e-Updates every week for articles and blog. 

Come network with 60 to 80 fellow investors and help collect Toys for Kansas Cities Youth at the MAREI Meeting on Tuesday December 9th at 6PM at the Holiday Inn& Suites Overland Park West located at 8787 Reeder Road, Overland Park, KS and building lasting connections for your business in 2015.

FREE Parking & Appetizers for Early Arrivals

QUICK FACTS 

•  What? The MAREI Main Monthly Meeting
•  When? 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM till 9:00 PM
•  Where? Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park West ( 8787 Reeder Road, Overland Park, KS)
•  Who? Real Estate Investors, Entrepreneurs & Professionals
•  Why? To learn, network, market, help others, prosper & have fun!
•  Cost? MAREI Members can attend for FREE & Guests pay $25 at the door ($15 if Pre-Registered)
•  Bring? TONIGHT an Unwrapped Toy, Business Cards, Note Pad & Pen
•  Parking? Free parking in hotel’s rear parking lot

AGENDA

•  6:00 PM:  Registration and Toy Collection
•  6:30 PM:  Take our Seats to Practice our Pitch and See How Things Work
•  6:45 PM:  Announcements
•  7:00 PM:  "Speed Networking"--It will be INTENSE!!  You will have just over a minute to tell your new contact about YOU--YOUR Business---Properties (looking for or have to sell/wholesale)--It's up to you, BUT your time is limited so make it SHORT and to the POINT!
•  8:30 PM:  End Speed Networking, Informal Networking

But wait, there’s more! After the conclusion of the MAREI Main Meeting (around 9:00 PM), for those who want to connect more, we will be reconvening at the Green Mill Restaurant and Lounge located on the first floor of the hotel for the “Meeting after the Meeting”. Come eat, drink, network and have fun with us as hang out late.