FAQ

FACEBOOK EVENTS: https://www.facebook.com/pg/connectnowcommunity/events
MEETUP GROUPS: http://www.meetup.com/Fraser-Valley-Business-Network/

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• People who do not RSVP will not be permitted.
• People who repeatedly try to show up to meetups without RSVPing, their membership may be revoked.
• Summits and other larger events will have earlier enrollment dates.
• Please also note that some of the events also require pre-payment through the website, in addition to RSVPing online, so read the instructions for each event carefully: www.connectnownetwork.com/events

Please respect the policies and culture of the the group, while using best business practices and etiquette.  The benefits for you is expanding your reach. Our group is based on reciprocity and a philosophy and community and collaboration. Those who only show up whenever they feel like it, with no RSVP, and only for their personal gain, are being rude and disrespectful to the leaders, fellow members, and visitors. Don’t just be a taker.  Most of our members RSVP, so if you are doing that, this message is not for you, it’s for those who continually show up without RSVPing. If you do not want to follow the rules, then perhaps this group isn’t for you.

• Upon arrival you pay your Connect Now Business Network meetup fee and give one business card for the draw.
• Networking starts at 11:15 AM.
• At 11:45 PM we order our food.
• Spotlight! One Connect Now Business Network member will be featured for 3 – 5 minutes maximum. Spotlights are invited and scheduled by the leader. Spotlights can only be B2B or B2C businesses, not MLMs, network marketing, or C2C type businesses.
• While waiting for and during meals, each person says their 20 second “elevator speech.”
• Important note: Each person who attends the business networking lunch is required to purchase a meal.
• Enjoy your meals and continue networking until apx. 1:30 – 2:00, depending on the number of people who attend.
• Please note: each person is responsible for paying their lunch bill  directly to the restaurant at the end of each meet-up**

1. “Can I distribute materials for a person I know who couldn’t make it today?” A. “No.”
2. “Can I distribute materials for a business owner who can’t make it on Wednesdays?” A. “No.”
3. “Can I distribute materials for both my business and my spouses business? A.“Only if your spouse is a member, and they are present at the meeting. Otherwise, no.

If you still need clarification about this or any other Connect Now Business Network topic, please do not hesitate to contact us.

However, the founder is involved with community volunteering, so fund raising opportunities may be introduced into the group now and then. The fees are on the low end of standard pricing in the industry and are intended for maintenance, towards the mutual benefit of all members, as described in the associated costs above. 

Although the Connect Now Business Network program is technically operated as a profitable business, significant revenues are reinvested back into the Group with regards to raising the Group’s profile within the local business community. We can all agree that the greater the Group’s profile, the more business opportunities there will be for everyone.

We are fortunate to have so many amazing create people associated with this group. Your ideas are valuable. Where the request or idea requires further investigation, the member who first raised the idea/suggestion, will be asked to look into it further. This approach helps ensure that members fully consider their ideas before bringing them up for review.

All visitors and members must adhere to the policies on this page, standard business etiquette. The list of questions and policies here are not exhaustive, but posted as a guideline to provide some initial direction. if additional concerns are raised with you by the management of the group, you will be responsible for responding appropriately. For example, If a member repeatedly shows up to meetups without RSVPing their membership may be revoked. The policies and guidelines here may be updated and changed at the discretion of the group management. 

Connect Now Business Network Facebook GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectnownetwork

Connect Now Business Network PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/connectnowcommunity

Connect Now Business Network Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3927207

Katie McKay Kasdorf Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/katiemckay-chewiemedia

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FVConnections

• Enforcement of Connect Now Business Network policies
• Maintains the website
• planning and promoting the meetings
• Curriculum development
• Presentations (Mastermind Groups)
• Liaison with venue owners and guest speakers (Mastermind Groups)
• All administration, including setting up and providing a system that issues receipts.
• Developing Marketing literature and overseeing the Group Marketing Plan.
• Preparing weekly Meeting Agendas.
• Helping to ensure lunch Meetings and mastermind groups run smoothly and on time.
• Recording weekly, Member and Guest visits and ensuring fees are paid.
• Preparing facilities for lunch Meetings and other Member events.
• Member presentation and what assistance they are looking for.
• Processing new Members and ensuring subscriptions are up-to-date.
• Recording and processing member suggestions and ideas.
• Introducing new policies as needed.

These policies will be added to and change as the group progresses. Please check back often.