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Welcome
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Greetings, Nextworking friends! With outdoor volleyball leagues, weekends at the lake, and G&T season well underway, we hope this edition of The Spot finds you taking advantage of all the good times summer has to offer.
In every room there is a networking opportunity and our On the Spot experts are here with tips on how to make the most out of those new connections. Nextworking events are well loved for the size and diversity of the crowds they bring and much of that is due to the hard work of our steering committee. Get to know one of them in our Member Spotlight. See first hand what all the buzz is about by RSVPing to our interactive trivia event at Bar 508 in September. Check out a Best Kept Secret that will have you singing “Happy Trails” in no time and read some words of wisdom from the President and CEO of Buffalo Wild Wings. Heartier than a Chipotle burrito (and way less carbs), we promise you will like what you read!
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Member Spotlight
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Who is Stewie Griffin? What’s the name of the Obama family’s pooch? Do you know the difference between Manny Ramirez and Manny Pacquiao? Who sang the lyrics, “A traffic jam when you’re already late?” Whether you know these tidbits is inconsequential to your ability to have a blast at our upcoming Nextworking trivia event. Covering everything from politics and pop culture to the NBA and SEC, this night o’ fun is back by popular demand at a very cool new location!
Interactive Trivia
When: Wednesday, September 16
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bar 508
Teams: For maximum networking value (and to keep all the smart people from sitting together – ahem!), teams will be randomly assigned upon arrival.
Register: By emailing Melissa at mmlakar@certespros.com.
We recommend you get on the guest list early to save your spot!
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Holly Riley is an active member of the Nextworking Steering Committee and a Senior Financial Analyst at Merrill Corporation – a position she partnered with Certes to land just over a year ago. With a warm personality, an optimistic spirit, and a heart for giving back, we enjoyed chatting with Holly about all kinds of topics from the advice that helps her maintain perspective to the competitive edge she has in the pool and on the track.
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On the Spot
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As a member of Nextworking, we know you get it. You understand that today is the time to build your network with the knowledge that it will serve you tomorrow. You register for networking events and attend with the mission of strengthening your current relationships and forging new ones. But do you ever wonder how to stay connected after the event? How to transition acquaintances into long-term business relationships? Wonder no longer, friends!
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What They've Learned
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 “With determination and dedication, anything is possible. In the mid-1980’s, many people doubted the concept of a restaurant known for its wings and wing sauce. Remaining vigilant in our efforts, we have since grown Buffalo Wild Wings to over 500 restaurants in 37 states. When you believe in the work you do and have the tenacity to remain committed to the end goal even when times are tough, good things happen.”
Sally Smith
President and CEO
Buffalo Wild Wings
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Best Kept Secret
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Does the summer slow down have you dreaming of far away adventures? Maybe it’s just the opposite and your work load is in high gear, leaving you little time to plan a weekend getaway. Either way, this edition’s best kept secret is going to get you out of Minneapolis faster than a Jimmy John’s delivery man with the same amount of bang for your buck!
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