OK readers…I am asked quite often of those who receive the San Diego Networking Guide… “Is your calendar just for women’s groups? It seems like all the events you talk about are for women!” My “keeping-it-light” response is usually, “Can I help it if there are so many dynamic women doing great things in San Diego?”
Let me set the record straight. The San Diego Networking Guide is most definately an equal opportunity calendar!! Unless the word “Women” is in the title of the listing…chances are good that it is a co-ed group.
However….let’s not miss out on a very important point here. Savvy businessmen know the value of networking with pro-active business women. There were men at the Women’s Symposium…there were several men at Dee Sanford’s Business Women’s Celebration of Women Luncheon in March. Mardi Boone changed the name of her events from Women’s Abundance to the Abundance Network because of its appeal to men.
I met a very important connection when he was the sole male at the Orange County eWomen’s Network luncheon last year. I could go on, but I hope I have made my point.
So, men…. go forth and “boldly go where few men have gone before!”
July 31, 2007 at 9:55 am
I know I’ve been in contact before, but I just want to thank you for the AMAZING service you provide with the San Diego Networking Guide. I have found myself checking it constantly for the wealth of reliable information available. I am thrilled to have discovered the eWomenNetwork. Seems like a fabulous group of women empowering other women.
I always think it’s fabulous for men to attend the women’s networking groups. These groups are focused on educating and empowering women in business – not excluding men from our networks. So, any man who supports this activity is well on his way to creating solid, well-structured business relationships!
Thanks again Mindy, I am so excited to have discovered the Guide and now your unbelievably informative blog
Midori Connolly
Pulse Staging and Events, Inc.
midori@pulsestaging.com
“With Pulse you can be proud to say your events are Green!”
July 31, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Thank you Midori! You are right…monthly groups, organizations and special events are about celebrating women, not excluding men. The only exception would be the weekly women-only “lead-giving” type groups…of which there are several. Sorry guys, those are “Girls Only”, otherwise the monthly organizations and associations are open to all. Something for everybody!