Twin Cities Thursday Happy Hours in 2010 January 19, 2010
Posted by Jeff Nolan in Charity/Philanthropy, Happy Hour Events, Networking.Tags: business networking, charity, events, Haiti Relief and Development, happy hour, minneapolis, networking events, philanthropy, st. paul, TCTHH, twin cities, Twin Cities business, Twin Cities Thursday Happy Hours
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I am truly amazed by the response that I have received towards Twin Cities Thursday Happy Hours and the wonderful people that have contributed to the success of the community. I would like to thank everyone that has attended an event (upcoming events), told a friend or colleague about an event or passed along information via one of the many social networks that have helped connect me with so many people interested in what has been created this past year.
In an effort to improve upon the first year of this group’s existence, I would like to open up the discussion for our community members to share ideas or thoughts on what we can do to make TCTHH events better and more meaningful in 2010.
I would like to do more charity events this year, growing upon what we were able to do with Toys for Tots, Finnegans and our “Back to School”, school supply collection, as well as more creative events, such as a golf tournament, BBQ or a boat cruise.
We will also be collecting cash/check donations for the American Red Cross – Haiti Relief and Development at this month’s happy hour at the W Hotel, Living Room. If you are unable to make it to the happy hour, you can donate here.
The ultimate goal of this group is to connect people in an environment that can help build valuable business relationships, with the approach to help others make meaningful connections that will ultimately benefit the whole of the group. I have been very pleased with the quality of individuals that have helped me to make these events possible and beneficial to all of those that attend. If we all put our heads together, I imagine that the group will continue to grow and we can make a difference in the Twin Cities business and social communities, while having fun at the same time.
- Jeff Nolan
What ideas or suggestions do you have to improve Twin Cities Thursday Happy Hours, from an event and community perspective?
Jeff,
Thanks for the fantastic work organizing TCTHH. A suggestion is to have events around informal conversation themes (example: How does social media impact your business?) Attendees can choose to use the theme as ice breaker during the event. I think this may be a way to help people move away from the boring “who do you work for?” to the more interesting “what do you think about…?”
Ivan,
Thanks for the input. I definitely think it’s a great idea to have a topic that can engage people to have meaningful conversations aside from the boring and ever so typical business card exchange. Luckily, the attendees at past events have been very interactive with each other and it never has felt stuffy or fake, which is what I wanted to create.