Policies

Overview:

• The First Rule of Connect Now is to stay positive!
• RSVP and follow registration instructions for all events.
• Communications among members must be compliant with the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) at all times.
• A meal purchase is required for our business networking lunches. If you are unable to eat the food available, please purchase a meal and take it home to someone else, or some other creative idea of your choice. Please do not attend if you are unable to purchase a meal.
• CNBN Members is for one business per person per year. Each person cannot represent multiple businesses or organizations. Only present one business at the meetings in your power intro and in your materials.
• When conducting your 30-second speech, please only present 1 (one) business/topic. As mentioned throughout our policies, if you have a primary B2B or B2C and a C2C, only present your B2B or B2C.  You can mention your other ventures as you get to know people.
• Have cash ready for your meetup fee upon arrival. You will not be admitted unless you pay your meetup fee.
• Get all materials authorized at check-in before distributing.
• When distributing materials, you can only distribute information about one business, which must be your own business, and not another person’s business.  Do not distribute materials for a business owner who is not present or who is not a member. Do not distribute materials for multiple businesses.
• Please tip your server accordingly. This helps our group to remain welcomed by the restaurant owners and staff.
• Spotlight! Spotlights are where one Connect Now Business Network member is 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.
• Speaking is different than a spotlight. Speaking spots are only available at lunch & learns or evening events. If you are interested in speaking, you must submit a speaker application HERE. Only those who meet the full criteria will be contacted. Speaking spots are limited and in no way guaranteed. The Founder approves and schedules all speaking spots. An application must be approved before approaching leaders for speaking opportunities.
• If you approach someone about your business opportunity and they say no, do not approach them again with repeated or new offers.
• Violation of any Connect Now policies or rules, not limited to this page, may result in termination of membership, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
• Polices may be changed or updated at the discretion of Connect Now Business Network and in consideration of the needs of the group. Rules may be updated at any time.
• CNBN strives to bring people together to build entrepreneurial circles of support, build relationships, build community, and build businesses. However, CNBN is not a non-profit or government-funded organization in any way. We do not have the resources of large government-funded organizations. Please be respectful of all involved, and enter meetings with the expectations that you are responsible for the connections that you make and keep.