In 2016, Prior Lake Chamber will be forming a networking weekly group which will be named PriorNet.
PriorNet is a business networking group in the Prior Lake Area that helps business people increase their revenues through effective referral marketing. Overall, the PriorNet is more informal than other business networking groups in the area.
Membership Guidelines
If you primarily sell “X” (type of category) and we already have a member whose primary focus is selling “X”, you would not be able to join under that category, but we could be creative and hope to find a category that is suitable for your business.
PriorNet does not have any formal attendance requirements. We understand that scheduling conflicts occur, as well as illness, family emergencies, etc. However, your attendance is a reflection of your character and integrity. Additionally, it is very difficult to give you referrals and discuss the background behind that referral with you if you are not present. So, we encourage you to attend our meetings regularly and inform us if you will not be able to attend. If you decide to stop the group because of conflict of scheduling, please give a written notice to President of the Chamber (Sandi) and it will be brought back to the group to accept the resignation, therefore an opening will become available in your category. No refunds will be offered.
PriorNet members will also have the opportunity to volunteer at upcoming local events. These volunteer opportunities will be brought up and voted as a group during the regular meetings. This volunteer opportunity will be encouraged but not mandatory, any fees relating to this volunteer experience is based solely on the person involved. In consideration of being allowed to participate in the event, I hereby personally assume all risks in connection with the event and I hereby agree to hold the Prior Lake Chamber, their officials, employees, agents, members, and sponsors harmless and I waive any right to make claims or bring lawsuits against the Chamber, its members, or anyone working on behalf of the Chamber or their members for any injuries or damages related to the alleged negligence of the the Chamber or sponsor.
SIGNING MY NAME on the application WILL ACT AS MY SIGNATURE FOR THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASES
If you are interested in joining our group, please visit us for a couple meetings. All that is required to join is simply filling out the Membership Agreement Form.
PriorNet
Membership Agreement Form
PriorNet does not have “if you miss x number of meetings, you forfeit your seat” rule. Members do not have to achieve a quota of referrals given to other members. However, as in any successful business networking group, we have some general guidelines members are expected to follow.
Mission Statement:
- Our mission is to build stable long-standing relationships within the group based upon credibility and trust. These relationships leverage each member’s expertise to share information during our meetings, which presents the opportunity to make business referrals.
Expectations of Group Members:
- Attendance: It is expected that regular attendance is necessary to develop the relationships within PriorNet and Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce and that RSVP responses will be made when requested.
- A commitment to regular attendance should be made, but it is also acknowledged that participates needs will take a priority.
- PriorNet meets every Tuesday promptly at 7:30 am and meetings will last one hour, it will begin meeting at the Chamber office at 4785 Dakota Street SE, Prior Lake.
Representation:
- There will only be one representative allowed per profession/industry.
- Each member will do a 60 second commercial at each meeting and will plan to do a ten minute presentation periodically that educates other members in more detail about the services and products offered by their company or business, and to let the group know the best way referrals can be provided.
Decisions:
- Decisions are made by group consensus.
Referrals:
- There is no requirement or quota for leads and referrals, but, as a member, I will try to refer prospects or customers that I encounter to the products and services offered by members in PriorNet.
- Leads and referrals should be passed along during the week but should be reported to the group during the 60 second commercials.
Dues:
- We ask that you/your business is in good standing with the Prior Lake Chamber and $25 be submitted at time of application on a yearly basis in January. There will be no pro-rated fee the cost to join is $25 and will be only good until December of that year. This is to defray costs of coffee, printing, and other unforeseen costs that could come up.
Yes, I have read and agree to these expectations and guidelines and accept by signing:
Name________________________________________Company_________________________________________
Category: ____________________________ OR ____________________________ OR ______________________
Email: ____________________________________ Cell ____________________ Work: _____________________
PriorNet is a business networking group in Prior Lake Chamber. It is a diverse, non-competing membership group with one member representing each career field.
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 6, 2016
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CDT
Tuesday
7:30 am to 8:30 am
Location
Chamber office
4785 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN
Main Speakers:
Jan. 19- Deb Brei
Jan. 26- Bill Corby
Feb. 2- Samantha Sittlow
Feb. 9- LeeAnn Waddell
Feb. 16- Kristina Newell
Feb. 23- Scott Pierce
March 1- Rick Thram
March 8- Paul Wick
March 15- Chad Peterson
March 22- Keri Thayer
March 29-Melissa Mundahl
Fees/Admission
$25 for Prior Lake Chamber members
Contact Information
Sandi Fleck
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