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Women in Technology Spotlights the Importance of Contacts and the Skills to Build Your Professional Network

• Master the 3 key moments in every relationship
• Learn the 6 stages of trust building
• Find collaborators and build partnerships
• Learn to connect ideas that lead to more substantial conversations
• Remember names - - and help others remember yours
• Develop your "elevator speech" that speaks to your character & competence
• Learn how to uncover resources and opportunities
• Make the most of memberships, associations, and conferences
• Handle awkward networking situations
• Learn how to become an expert and resource for others
• Know what to do and say in a variety of professional situations
• Round up talent, expand your knowledge base, and become more visible inside your organization and the ones you join

WIT is excited to announce that the National Association of Women Business Owners, Greater DC (NAWBO, Greater DC), Women In Defense, SECAF, the Association for Women in Communications (DC Chapter), and DC Webwomen have agreed to co-sponsor the event, expanding the networking opportunities for attendees.

To register or for more information about the event, please visit http://womenintechnology.org/calendar_day.asp?date=3/18/2010.

Women in Technology (WIT)
Michelle McWhinney, 202-361-2891