The Valley Business Network News

Roaring 20's Biz Bash - Feb 23rd

Susan Voiers — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:50:11 GMT

If you attended the Mad Vegas expo last year, you know it wasn't a "business as usual" business expo. Many attendees came in character and ready to have fun. This year, we're back with our Roaring 20's Biz Bash! It will be hosted at Straight to Ale. The Twickenham Jazz & Swing band will be performing, helping us create that 20s atmosphere.

Both the Huntsville and Madison Chambers will be joining us this year to conduct ribbon cuttings for any Network members who are also a member of one chamber or both. If you've been thinking about holding your chamber ribbon cutting at the chamber, why not do it at an event that promises to have a lot of attendees instead. Contact us for ribbon cutting details (must be a member of one of the chambers or planning on joining one). Booth Vendors do not need to be chamber members since it is a Network event.

Bridal Expo - Jan 29th

Susan Voiers — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:46:31 GMT

Our next Bridal Expo will be held on Jan 29th at the Swan House. If you are in the wedding industry and want to participate, please get your application in asap. There is limited space and we will only allow a set number of vendors per category.

You can download the vendor packet or apply directly on the event calendar.

Alternative Income Expo - Feb 2nd

Susan Voiers — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:42:23 GMT

Finally, we have been able to set our Alternative Income Expo. The expo will focus on work from home, jobs with flexible schedules, job sharing, etc. This is more of a targeted recruiting event.

If you represent a direct sales company and want to participate, please get your application in as quickly as possible. We will only allow one table per company or brand. Contact us to see if your spot is open.

Download the vendor packet or apply directly on the calendar event.

New Focus for Health Alliance

Susan Voiers — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:37:21 GMT

Our mission with the Valley Health Alliance is to educate the community on options for their health. The Alliance has it's own website, valleyhealthalliance.com which is promoted to the community as a resource. Although health professionals in all areas are welcome to join us, the focus of this Alliance and the website will be more about holistic, integrated and complimentary options. Look for changes on the website, coming soon.

New Time for TN River Business Alliance

Susan Voiers — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:32:35 GMT

The TN River Business Alliance, which brings together professionals from Morgan, Madison and Limestone Counties, will be moving to a morning meeting. Starting in Jan, the meeting will move to 8:30am-10:00am, still on the 3rd Thursday of the month and at the Doubletree in Decatur. They have a wonderful breakfast buffet for our members to enjoy.

We will also be hosting a visitors day in Jan.

Visitors Day in Jan!

Susan Voiers — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:24:46 GMT

Two of our Alliances will hold a Visitors Day in Jan. If you've ever wanted to check out one of our meetings, now is the time.

Vital Living/Health Alliance will be holding their Visitors Day on Jan 17th at Bravo.

The TN River Business Alliance which meets in Decatur will be hosting theirs on Jan 19th at the Doubletree, just over the river bridge.

Both meetings are free, just purchase your own meal if you choose to eat.

Members of each Alliance may display products and materials for visitors to get to know them better. Please contact us if you plan to display.

We're Moving

Susan Voiers — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:12:05 GMT

Several of our Alliances will be moving in Jan! We're excited to announce that the Women in Business, Vital Living/Health and the Business Accelerator Alliances will all be moving to Bravo at Bridge Street, starting with our Jan meetings. They have graciously created a special menu with several selections, including salads and still keep it within the same price point ($12.50 or under).

Join us for one of these great networking/business education/business relationship/branding events. Find them all on the Calendar.

Mayor Battle Guest Speaker at the MOB (men of business)

Susan Voiers — Sun, 03 May 2015 03:09:10 GMT

MOB members and guests welcomed Mayor Battle to their May luncheon. Mayor Battle discussed the environment for small to medium businesses in Huntsville. Attendees were able to have their questions answered afterwards. Some of the questions Mayor Battle addressed were:

How can the city work harder to help small businesses, especially in the service industry, the plans for Madison Square Mall and Joe Davis Stadium and the advanced fiber network infrastructure, keeping education focused on history, geography and the arts as well as technology, the City of Huntsville's interest in promoting events and projects like the "Inside Out" art project and how to keep the city growing without increased sales and property taxation that has happened in other areas.

Bridal Expo/Wedding & Event Resale

Susan Voiers — Sun, 03 May 2015 03:03:11 GMT

Our Bridal Expo in Feb was such a success, we're doing it again!

May 17th from 1-5pm at the Swan House the WE Alliance (wedding & event professionals) will host a bridal expo and event resale event.

Quarterly Networking/All Alliance Lunceon

Susan Voiers — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 02:45:23 GMT

Great event today. We had around 100 professionals attend and make new business connections. A big thanks to the Best Western Plus for hosting us.

Find out more!

Susan Voiers — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 02:59:06 GMT

Visit our news page on TnValleyGrapevine.com for current news and upcoming events.

Valerie Curtis of EPSCO staffing shares her experiences with the Network

Susan Voiers — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:13:34 GMT

Glenn Stokes of JT Ray shares his experiences with the Network

Susan Voiers — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:12:10 GMT

From One of Our Members

Susan Voiers — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:52:51 GMT

November 6, 2012

Susan,

The Valley Business Network has been such a positive experience for me. I have made so many great connections and am constantly getting referrals. Each meeting is a wonderful hands-on experience and I almost always leave the meeting with a new contact and/or an appointment.

I have also learned The Valley Business Network has a wide variety of people who are always willing to help. It is unique in the way that you are talking with individuals one-on-one and are able to connect with in depth conversations.

Sincerely,

Glenn Stokes, Sales

J T Ray Company

256-856-1476

A big thanks to author Chris Gattis for sharing Visioning Success with us at lunch yesterday.

Susan Voiers — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:51:40 GMT

Thanks from one of our participants

Susan Voiers — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:40:03 GMT

"Susan,

I wanted to say "THANKS!" for a great event today at the Huntsville Marriott! I enjoyed meeting so many new contacts and will be taking some tips to heart that I learned today as I build my business rolodex of contacts. I love my business, but also love to help others and truly felt the spirit of generosity in the room today with all of the participants.

I learned long ago, that we are only given "situations" in life, and what we may make of them is what turns those "situations" into opportunities! I will definitely be looking at the TVGrapevine and seeing how I may be able to become more involved and better connected.

Thank you and your organization for giving back to our comuunity as you do~

Regards,

Teresa"

Teresa White

Willow House Consultant ~

Home Décor & Jewelry by Sara Blaine

Email: twhiteslah@bellsouth.net

Website: TeresaWhite.WillowHouse.com

Grow YOUR Business

Susan Voiers — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:12:06 GMT

From one of our attendees:

"I really enjoyed the Networking Luncheon at Holiday Inn in Decatur.

Lunch was fabulous.Very organized. My favorite part was the changing

table seating every few minutes to meet and talk to others at the different

tables we sit at. Made us get out of our comfort zone. Great Idea!"

Darlene

Winsett Accounting

Do VBN events work?

Susan Voiers — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:43:36 GMT

We just received this from one of our attendees.

"I really appreciate all of the hard work that Susan and The Valley Business Network team put in to the events that they host. I have truly been able to benefit from the networking opportunities that have presented themselves. As an individual that is new to the marketing scene, TVBN has really helped me gain more contacts as well as gain the confidence to speak with others about my facility and what we do. As a company that is run on getting referrals, it has surprised me how much TVBN has presented opportunities to broadened he scope of places where we receive these referrals. Thank you, Susan and TVBN team for providing these opportunities!"

Jason McKnight

Director of Marketing and Admissions

Windsor House

4411 McAllister Drive

Huntsville, AL 35805

Office: (256)837-8585

Fax: (256) 837-2214

Decatur Luncheon

Susan Voiers — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 02:43:28 GMT

Grow or expand your business in Decatur!

Join us July 24th for our Decatur Networking Luncheon at Holiday Inn Decatur

Visit our events page to register.