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Chambers of Commerce

Website: http://www.sdncc.com/

BNI – Business Networking International
Website: http://www.bni.com/
Chambers of Commerce are a great source for net-
The largest networking organization in the world. Offers working your business. Although, these are not pri-
members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and marily “women’s organizations,” many chambers offer
business referrals. Has been in existence for 22 years. a women’s arm of the chamber where women meet,
Contact Mari Lyn Richardson at 760 5201122 about usually monthly to network among themselves. To find
visiting a San Diego chapter. Members are offered suc- out more contact your local chamber for information.
cess training programs on networking, advanced train- The only local chamber that we have come across that
ing on specific elements of business like the 60 second publishes a women’s group is the San Diego North
commercial or the 10 minute presentation. Chamber of Commerce ( http://www.sdncc.com/) They
Membership is limited to only one person from each have a Women’s Wednesday Roundtable which is held
professional specialty. Attendance is critical. If you can- monthly, and includes a guest speaker. This is a great
not attend a meeting, you may send a substitute. This event to meet fellow female chamber members in a
will not count as an absence. smaller group setting allowing more one on one interac-
tion. Check with your local chamber to see if they offer
There are one year and two year participation options. women’s groups as well.
See the Secretary/Treasurer of the chapter you visit for
prices. If you apply to participate in BNI, your application
will be reviewed by the chapter's membership commit-
10 tee, and you will be notified of the status before the next
meeting.

LeTip International
Website: http://www.letipofsandiego.com/ Team Women
Website: www.teamwomen.com
LeTip is the world’s largest privately owned professional
business leads organization. Chapters meet weekly to Started in 2005 in Murietta, California. More than 100
exchange qualified leads, build business relationships, chapters have opened since then and there are cur-
develop strong presentation skills and become proficient rently over 1000 members. Each chapter is limited to
networkers. Only one representative from any given 30 members. The cost for an annual membership is
profession is accepted into a chapter and members are 249.00. Only one representative per profession is al-
chosen for their occupational expertise. lowed in each chapter. Your photo, bio, and website link
contact your local chamber for information. The only lo- are placed on the Team Women International site. For
cal chamber that we have come across which publishes additional information contact Judi Finnera at
a women’s group is the San Diego North. 760 639-2823

May/June 2008