Networking Tips
April 25, 2011 by deblewis
Filed under Event Venues, Non-Profit Events, Ontario, Toronto, Uncategorized
1. Set goals. What do you want to get out of this event? Who in particular do you want to meet.
2. Prepare your introduction. Describe who you are and what you do.
3. Ask open-ended questions. This allows for discussion and shows your interested in the other person.
4. Don’t stay in one spot. Walk around and meet as many new people as you can.
5. Be aware of your body language. Nervous people make others uncomfortable.
6. Keep your network organized and build a database.
7. Always follow up. Remind those you met who you are and what you have to off.
Maple Leaf Digital Lounge down in Austin Texas!
March 10, 2011 by deblewis
Filed under Past Events
We’re only a few days away from the launch of the Maple Leaf Digital Lounge at SXSWi! We have approximately 1000 RSVP’s for our Saturday night party with DigitalLA and CFC Media Lab. We can’t wait to support all the Canadian companies out here! We’re also looking forward to working as a team to promote our presenting companies, partners and sponsors.
Follow us on Twitter for more up to the minute updates! @mldlca
Here are some photos of the event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157626132708451/
Making it in the Fashion Industry
February 17, 2011 by CityEvents
Filed under Ask Deb, Ontario, Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
Discussion Theme: Opportunities & How to succeed in the fashion industry..
Hear from fashion designers and other industry professionals on what you need to do to prepare for a successful career in the fashion industry. Learn what else can be done to nurture the development of a successful indigenous fashion industry..
Panelists:
Ben Barry, Found & CEO, Ben Berry Agency
Glen Baxter, Host ‘In Fashion’ & Reporter, Fashion Television Channel
Cynthia Florek, Brand & Trend Director, Sears Canada
Susan London, Executive Director, Toronto Fashion Incubator
Media Interviewers:
Sean Stanleigh, Editor, Your Business, The Globe & Mail
Julie King, Publisher & Managing Editor, CanadaOne.com
Location: The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1J3
T-416.531.5042 – www.thedrakehotel.ca
Date: March 24th, 2011
Time(EST):
5:00pm-6:00pm: Registration & Networking
6:00pm-7:00pm: Panel Q & A and LIve Interactive Webcast
7:00pm-8:00pm: Networking
Registration:
Day of registration fee is $30 at the door.
Event Tip of the Week
February 17, 2011 by CityEvents
Filed under Ask Deb, Event Venues, Ontario, Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
Event Tip of the Week: use plate clips to hold your wine glass!
Avoid the hassle of balancing your food and drink at cocktail receptions.
This is a nice product to give away, and you can print your company logo on it. This is a great idea for wine companies as well!
LMA Toronto Chapter Fall Conference: Changing Face of Legal Marketing
October 5, 2010 by CityEvents
Filed under Ontario, Past Events, Toronto, Uncategorized
Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 21 Avenue Rd.
Legal Marketing Assocation: The Changing Face of Legal Marketing,
Contact: Deborah Lewis
Ph: 416-619-0596 Email: deborahlewis@rogers.com
The Legal Marketing Association, Toronto Chapter Fall Conference will be a one-day educational experience offering key insights on how to adapt, leverage, and develop profitable strategies in the changing legal market for everyone, from marketing professionals to practicing lawyers.
The event will feature expert keynote speakers including authors, Mitch Joel, Six Pixels of Separation and Adrian Dayton, Social Media for Lawyers.
The registration fee includes lunch and a cocktail party at one of Toronto’s premier event locations, The Four Seasons Hotel.
LMA Website: (should be ghost link)
http://www.legalmarketing.org/Chapters/TORONTO/ABOUTUS/tabid/220/Default.aspx
