http://www.meetup.com/LongIslandEntrepreneurs/ I am sure we will have many new faces and of course lots of faithful returning members. There is such a variety of professions and businesses available in our group, that there is ALWAYS the possibility of a connection between two or more members. This meeting will be attended by the members of 3 Meetup groups: Long Island Entrepreneurs StartUp Long Island Long Island Business Networking We start with a round of introductions. At the end of the meeting, after the special speaker, you will have plenty of time to mingle and network amongst each other. So, don't run out after the last speaker has told his/her story. Special Speaker FEBRUARY 25 David Herman Segment TV Producer Close Up TV News How to Maximize the Power of Video and the Internet with 11.8 billion views per month Close-Up on America's Business is a premiere news magazine TV program spotlighting the most successful businesses across America.Close-Up TV News has featured hundreds of industry leaders on our shows. We will continue to select only the business leaders and entrepreneurs who are making a difference in America and globally. These leaders are interviewed by well known celebrity news reporters. We are a professional News Magazine show, viewed by millions who continue to be captivated by our intellectual, informative and entertaining storytelling style. http://www.closeuptvnews.com What should you bring? First and foremost, prepare a 30 to 60 second commercial about you and your business. The intention to have fun and meet good people. And Business Cards, lots of them (at least 50!!). If you want to OFFER A RAFFLE PRIZE for the monthly drawing, you will get your name and your website listed on all 3 main MEETUP group web pages. You can donate a product, but also a service or a discount on your service. This is EXPOSURE to 800+ members of the 3 combined groups for you and your business. Send me an email if you are the organizer of an event, fair, fundraiser, etc. I will be happy to add it to the EVENT LIST, which is sent out every week so everyone can benefit from it. See you soon, Yvonne LIEntrepreneurs@yahoo.com