Rainmakers
Rainmakers is a business networking organization that provides a platform for Indiana business professionals to be more and serve more. Where are the relationships going to come from to help you grow you business in the next year? We view networking as a chance to find a relationship that will bring you an annuity stream of business rather than a one-time sale. We look for long-term strategic relationships.
Rainmakers is based on the idea of “givers gain”. We are a marketing group. Rather than passively flipping leads, we actively prospect for each other’s companies. By working with other Rainmakers we are able to offer our customers solutions that are larger in scope. We become strategic advisors to our current customers while at the same time picking up additional customers from other Rainmakers.
As you build relationships with other Rainmakers, your network of contacts and potential clients will grow exponentially. The concept of the “Power Circle” demonstrates how these relationships are the road to success. Unlike other networking groups, your power circle is not an artificially assembled identity. You choose the business relationships you wish to pursue. These stronger relationships are both more productive, and more enjoyable.
Core Values of Rainmakers
- Welcome everyone
- Create strategic relationships
- Hold members to a higher standard
- Inspire members to achieve profound goals
- Find and Recruit the next generation of Rainmakers
Rainmakers began with an idea: Make Networking Fun AND Productive. Apparently we were onto something. We invite you to join the fastest growing business networking association in Indiana and discover what it can do for your business. We encourage you to attend one of many events to experience Rainmakers for yourself.
Schedule of Events
Please visit our website for a current list of networking events.
For more information about our organization and how we can benefit your business contact us at 1-866-375-RAIN or 317-216-6345.
Website: http://www.gorainmakers.com
Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, member-based organization founded in 1890 by Colonel Eli Lilly and a group of Indianapolis business leaders. The Chamber is the voice of progress and improvement for the central Indiana business community.
In today’s changing economy, the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce provides many valuable resources and benefits to help your business succeed, including: Savings, Visibility, Advocacy and Information.
Our more than 4,200 members gain access to Indianapolis’ premier networking events and advertising audience; their 300,000+ employees save with member discounts from from Healthcare to office supplies to car purchases; members build brand awareness through event sponsorships and benefit from local economic and
demographic data and resource materials. The Chamber also works to ensure that local laws and regulations encourage business growth and investment in central Indiana.
Please join us as we continue to work towards regional cooperation to grow our economy, strengthen our business climate and enhance our quality of life.
Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
Chase Tower
111 Monument Circle, Suite 1950
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone : 317-464-2222
Fax : 317-464-2217
Website: http://www.indychamber.com
Schedule
November 14
Main Street Institute: Taxes & Finances
IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis
November 20
Business After Hours
Mavris Arts & Event Center
November 18
Breakfast with the Chamber President
Hard Rock Cafe Indianapolis
Indiana Business Network
BENEFITS
IBN meets weekly in each chapter’s location. Businesses of all types and sizes are represented. No strict attendance requirements. Members can move around and visit other Chapters and attend their meetings. No referral fees or commissions for business connections and/or leads. Opportunity to practice your company pitch to interested members at each meeting. Monthly special event gatherings to further promote IBN networks (usually free to IBN members). More benefits coming soon…
http://www.indianabusinessnetwork.com/benefits.html
IBN Broad Ripple, Tuesday mornings at 9:30 am,
Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Home, Downstairs Community
Room, 1305 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis
IBN Greenwood, Tuesdays at noon, Greenwood
Office Suites, 1st Floor Conference Room, 3209 West Smith
Valley Road, Greenwood
IBN Carmel, Wednesdays at 10:00 am, Grape
Inspirations Winery, 1307 South Range Line Road, Carmel
IBN Zionsville, Thursdays at 10:00 am, Old National
Bank, Community Conference Room, 385 South Main Street,
Zionsville, IN
IBN Castleton Thursday at 11:00 am, E.F. Marburger
Flooring Gallery, 9999 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN
IBN Geist Chapter, Thursdays at noon, Old
National Bank in Geist, 9901 Fall Creek Road, Community
Conference Room
IBN Indy-East Chapter, Thursdays at noon, Lone
Star Steakhouse & Saloon, 10087 East Washington Street,
Indianapolis
IBN Fishers I Chapter, Fridays at 11:00 am, I
Fishers Office Suites, 1st Floor Conference Room, 11650
Lantern Road, Fishers
IBN Fishers II Chapter, Fridays at noon, II
Fishers Office Suites, 14074 Trade Center Drive, Fishers,
Indiana
IBN Indy-West, Wednesdays at noon, Rick’s Cafe
Boatyard, 4050 Dandy Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46254
Confluence
Confluence Networking, LLC, a largely volunteer organization, has been established to serve Indianapolis professionals in such a way that creates an atmosphere conducive to bringing together Indianapolis’ premier business talent for networking, exposure, education, and relationship building. At the core of Confluence you’ll find a passionate leadership team of highly-networked individuals all focused in their own businesses on growth strategies centered around their target clients which are mid-to-large sized businesses in the Mid-west.
Website: http://www.indyconfluence.com
November 11
Event Starts at 3 p.m.
45 Degrees Restaurant & Bar
Massachusetts & College
Panel Discussion: “Why is Corporate Blogging Critical to a Company’s Success?”
Erik Deckers, Facilitator
Chris Baggot, Exact Target / Compendium, Panelist
Rhoda Israelov, Say It For You, Panelist
Rodger Johnson, Panelist
Doug Karr, Compendium, Panelist
Kyle Lacy, Brand Swag, Panelist
Monthly Networking Reception: 2nd Tuesday, 3PM
Workshop & Networking – Lunch & Learn Workshop Series: Randomly Scheduled
Contact: http://www.indyconfluence.com/contact.php
BNI Indiana Chapter
Benefits of Membership: Increased exposure to many other people and businesses. Substantially increased referrals. Tools to network more effectively, including an orientation CD giving the “Formula for Success” in BNI, a badge, a vinyl card holder to carry members’ business cards, referral slips, marketing materials for your chapter and much, much more. Participation in up to 52 networking meetings per year. Bi-monthly newsletters with educational material on networking, public speaking, and business. Participation in business tradeshows (where you’ll have an opportunity to market your chapter and your business). Free periodic workshops on networking. And much, much more!!!
Hazel M. Walker
hazel@bni.com
Office: (317) 891-0355
Fax: (317) 894-8733
11716 Brocken Way
Cumberland, IN 46229
Official Website: http://www.bni-indiana.com
Schedule
Achievers Network – Brownsburg
Meets: Thursday, 7 a.m.
At: Hampton Inn & Suites
41 Maplehurst Dr.
President: E. Jay Crum
317 299-3003
Avon Plus
Meets: Thursday, 7 a.m.
At: Avon Town Hall
US 36 West of State Road 267
President: Victor Ruthig
317 272-9829
Captured Fortune, Fishers
Meets: Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.
At: Delaware Township Government Building
9090 E. 131st. Street
President: Larry Eckert
317 585-7800
Chain Reaction, Indianapolis
Meets: Thursday, 11 a.m.
At: Fleming’s Steak House
8487 Union Chapel Rd.
President: Jamie Chowning
317 845-5051
Excellence in Networking, Fishers
Meets: Tuesday, 12 p.m.
At: American Legion
9091 E. 126th St.
President: Denise Praul
317 845-1267
Fast Trackers, Indianapolis
Meets: Thursday, 7:30 a.m.
At: Abuelo’s
5910 W. 86th St.
President: Benjamin Pidgeon
317 874-4616
Fortune Chapter, Indianapolis
Meets: Wednesday, 7 a.m.
At: Le Peep’s – Union Chapel Rd.
8487 Union Chapel Rd.
President: Christine Ross
317 208-6200
Friends for Fortune, Fishers
Meets: Thursday, 7:15 a.m.
At: Delaware Township Government Building
9090 E. 131st. Street
President: Douglas DeShong
317 818-8847
Givers Gain, Carmel
Meets: Tuesday, 7:15 a.m.
At: Ted’s Montana Grill – Carmel
14490 Clay Terrace Blvd., Suite 100A
President: Dave Cremeans
317 875-8030
IBC, Indianapolis
Meets: Wednesday, 7 a.m.
At: Le Peep’s – W. 86th St.
2258 W. 86th St.
President: Heidi Kline
317 580-9867
Keystone Lunch, Indianapolis
Meets: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.
At: Logan’s Roadhouse
4825 E. 82nd St.
President: Curt Alexander
765 437-8048
Lunch Bunch, Indianapolis
Meets: Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.
At: Fleming’s Steak House
8487 Union Chapel Rd.
President: Doug Williams
317 402-9664
Net Moore (Pioneers of Success), Mooresville
Meets: Thursday, 7:30 a.m.
At: Mooresville Library
220 W. Harrison
President: Reed Fish
317 241-2422
Net Work Plus, Fishers
Meets: Thursday, 11:30 a.m.
At: Delaware Township Government Building
9090 E. 131st. Street
President: Anthony Montarsi
317 770-6006
Network Masters, Carmel
Meets: Thursday, 7 a.m.
At: Shapiro’s Deli
918 S. Rangeline Rd.
President: Scott Biggs
317 733-0600
Networking In Business, Indy
Meets: Wednesday, 7 a.m.
At: MCL Cafeteria – East Street
3539 S. East St.
President: Louise Ray
317 787-0239
Networking Unlimited, Greenwood
Meets: Thursday, 11:30 a.m.
At: Greenwood Community Center
100 Surina Way
President: Jeff Houk
317 807-0607
North Chapter of BNI, Indianapolis
Meets: Thursday, 11:30 a.m.
At: MCL Cafeteria – Township Line Road
86th and Township Line Road
President: Marshall Byers
317 405-5654
Platinum Producers, Indianapolis
Meets: Tuesday, 7:15 a.m.
At: Blue Crew Sports Grill
7035 96th St.
President: Lorraine Abney-Bishop
317 587-1876
Ripple Effect, Indianapolis
Meets: Tuesday, 7 a.m.
At: The Riviera Club
5640 N. Illinois
President: Jennifer Baron
317 205-1055
Seize The Day, Fishers
Meets: Thursday, 11:00 AM
At: Fallcreek Community Center
11565 Brooks School Rd.
President: Nate Blume
317 842-5100
Shared Vision, Indianapolis
Meets: Thursday, 7 a.m.
At: DeVry University – First Floor Conference Room
9100 Keystone Crossing
President: Lisa Summerour
317 270-8669
South Side Business Connection, Greenwood
Meets: Tuesday, 7 a.m.
At: Old Country Buffet
Southern Plaza Shopping Center
4200 S. East St.
President: Pete Martin
Sunny Money, Noblesville
Meets: Wednesday, 7:00 AM
At: Culvers – Noblesville
557 Westfield Rd.
President: Lance Wonderlin
317 587-0291
The Producers, Indianapolis
Meets: Thursday, 7:00 AM
At: The Sterrett Center
8950 Otis Ave. – Ft. Harrison
President: Steve Hannah
317 255-2178
Smaller Indiana
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