Wall St. Area Chapter

Remember that Cheers TV show? Don't you want to come to a place where everyone knows your name?

INTRODUCTION
Had enough of the networking scene at the bars and restaurants? Do you feel you have to scream to be heard at some of these noisy events? (More people=higher noise level) Do you get exhausted from the repetition of giving your elevator speech over and over? What about those "speed-networking events?" Are you "speeding" your way to quality relationships? Do you feel you are not meeting the right contacts? YES is a business networking organization interested in having organized and civil settings for professionals to meet one another. If you feel your networking efforts have been hit or miss, then give us a try.

TRIED THE "OTHER" GROUPS?
Have you ever faced a) paying expensive dues? b) waking up at 5am? c) meeting too frequently d) paying monetary fines e) meeting referral quotas f) deferring to ineffective group leadership g) handing out someone else's business cards h) committing to members sight unseen i) paying for products and services to maintain your membership j) filling out and hassling over referral slips k) walking into a room with 40-60 members? How much face time and intimacy do you expect out of THAT?

NOW TRY YES
YES takes a much-needed fresh approach to networking. YES is the happy middle ground: We are neither militaristic nor unaccountable. Through regular attendance and participating in our unique activities that foster rapport, you have a higher likelihood of getting your message across to the right constituents. We meet once every other week in Manhattan at humane hours. We are flexible, yet we have a system of accountability. Our meetings are designed to give you as much face-time as possible. Plus, our website (in constant progress) is designed to promote our members first. We welcome professionals to commit to our group. In exchange for your commitment and participation, you will exclusively represent your profession in our group.

ABOUT OUR EXCLUSIVE MEETINGS
Our meetings are structured. Arrive early: We allow everyone to casually network while waiting for everyone to arrive. Then, after an introduction and some agenda items, we proceed with a traditional group activity that encourages quality networking while fostering rapport and fun. The meeting concludes with a summary of our rules and fees.

The goal of our meetings is to promote our businesses, and network with one another. We want to help each other directly or indirectly. The key to successful networking is being persistent in wanting to meet b2b referral sources rather than your next customer.

Our meetings are exclusive to professionals. This means only one representative per profession is allowed. For example, in each of our chapters, there is only one personal injury lawyer allowed. This is a great benefit to our members because all potential personal injury referrals go to that attorney! You face no competition.

HOW DO I MAINTAIN MY MEMBERSHIP STANDING?
Please review MAINTAINING MEMBERSHIP

WHAT IS THE COST TO ATTEND?
Admission for new visitors is $20. Attendee space is not unlimited. We will cap membership at a certain point to avoid an impersonal atmosphere to our group. We recommend committing as soon as possible. Payment method: please pay by credit card PAY NY ADMISSION after receiving your welcome email.

HOW DO I REGISTER?
REGISTER If you receive a welcome email, then you may pay and attend.