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 entity. 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
Join Rainmakers
For 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
Rainmakers Schedule
Rainmakers AM Fishers Too
Thursday, Dec. 18, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Steve Ferrucci
Location: Blue Crew Sports Grill 7035 E. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46250
Rainmakers AM Carmel
Dec. 19, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: James Kuester
Location: BD’s Mongolian Barbeque 2430 E. 146th St., Carmel IN 46033
Rainmakers AM Columbus
Dec. 19, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Mark McNulty
Location: IN Business College 2222 Poshard Dr., Columbus, IN 47203
Rainmakers Bloomington Lunch
Dec. 22, 11:30a.m.-1p.m.
Speaker: Jill Harding
Location: Chapman’s Restaurant and Bar 308 S. State Rd 446, Bloomington, IN 47401
Rainmakers AM Brownsburg
Dec. 23, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Teresa Ray
Location: Boulder Creek Dining 1551 N Green St., Brownsburg, IN 46112
Rainmakers Carmel Lunch
Dec. 29, 11:30a.m.-1p.m.
Speaker: James Gadient
Location: Ritz Charles 12156 N Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032
Rainmakers Main Event
Dec. 30, 5:30p.m.-8p.m.
Speaker:
Location: Ritz Charles 12156 N Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032
Rainmakers AM Greenwood
Dec. 30, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Scott Emmett
Location: Greenwood Community Center 100 Surina Way, Greenwood, IN 46143
Rainmakers AM Fishers
Jan. 02, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Jason Randlett
Location: The Ram – Fishers 12750 Parkside Dr., Fishers, IN 46038
Rainmakers AM Kokomo
Jan. 06, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Jeff Wilcox
Location: Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery 4051 S. Lafountain St., Kokomo, IN 46902
Rainmakers South Lunch
Jan. 07, 11:30a.m.-1p.m.
Speaker: Serina Kelly
Location: Carrabba’s Italian Grill 4690 Southport Crossing Dr., Southport, IN 46237
Rainmakers AM Avon
Jan. 07, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Michelle Burton
Location: On the Border 10299 E US. Highway 36 Avon, IN 46123
Rainmakers AM Southport
Jan. 08, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Neil Richmund
Location: Uno’s Pizzeria 4740 East Southport Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46237
Rainmakers Columbus Lunch LAUNCH
Jan. 09, 11:30a.m.-1p.m.
Speaker: Leah Jackman-Wheitner
Location: Comfort Inn 2485 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus, IN, 47201
Rainmakers AM Broadripple
Jan. 09, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Brian Graham
Location: The Riviera Club 5640 N Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Rainmakers AM Southwest
Jan. 09, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Steve Scalph
Location: Damon’s Grill 5802 Flight School Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46221
Rainmakers North Advance Orientation Lunch
PLEASE RSVP(866-375-RAIN)
Jan. 13, 11:30a.m.-2p.m.
Speaker: Howard Bienstock
Location: Ritz Charles 12156 N Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032
Rainmakers AM Noblesville
Jan. 13, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Dave Schoenenberger
Location: Mudsocks Grill 14741 Hazel Dell Crossing, Noblesville, IN 46062
Rainmakers AM Plainfield
Jan. 13, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Amy Woodall
Location: Chateau Thomas Winery 6291 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rainmakers UnCorked
Jan. 14, 5:30p.m.-7p.m.
Speaker: Tiffany Mullen
Location: Manhattan Restaurant 3902 E 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN 46240
Rainmakers AM East
Jan. 14, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Nathan Pfahler
Location: Damon’s Grill / Holiday Inn 6990 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219
Rainmakers AM Fishers Too
Thursday, Jan. 15, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Steve Ferrucci
Location: Blue Crew Sports Grill 7035 E. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46250
Rainmakers AM Columbus
Jan. 16, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Mark McNulty
Location: IN Business College 2222 Poshard Dr., Columbus, IN 47203
Rainmakers AM Carmel
Jan. 16, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: James Kuester
Location: BD’s Mongolian Barbeque 2430 E. 146th St., Carmel, IN 46033
Rainmakers Fishers Lunch (Formerly the North Lunch)
Jan. 19, 11:30a.m.-1p.m.
Speaker: Mickey Brooks
Location:
Rainmakers Fort Wayne After Hours
Jan. 19, 5p.m.-6:30p.m.
Speaker: Joe Dager
Location: The Oyster Bar 1509 W Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Rainmakers AM Downtown
Jan. 20, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Rachel Mahl
Location: The Ram Downtown 140 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rainmakers AM Northwest
Jan. 21, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Carolyn Rhynearson
Location: El Meson 8920 Wesleyan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Rainmakers AM Bloomington
Jan. 21, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker:
Location: Chapman’s 308 S. State Rd, 446 Bloomington, IN 47401
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.
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
Jan. 23 —Main Street Institute – Global Supply Chain Issues IUPUI Campus Center
Feb. 12 — Green Street – Energy Conservation for Your Business Citizens Energy Group
Feb. 19— IPL Power Networking Breakfast Wolfgang Puck Catering at the IMA
Feb. 26— Business After Hours with Carmel Chamber of Commerce Ritz Charles at The Monon
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
Date: Jan. 13 3-6 p.m., Networking & Keynote
Free Appetizers & Cash Bar
Location: 45 degrees Mass Ave & College
Cost:
$15 for online pre-registration
$20 at the door
“Understanding the People Puzzle”
[This discussion begins with a highly interactive audience participation exercise]
If building relationships are an important part of your business, this is truly a program you don’t want to miss. Studies show that most people have predictable patterns of behavior-specific personality styles.
This panel features four studied Human Resource and Human Behavioral professionals. If we better understand on where people are coming from, doesn’t it make sense that we all communicate better? A highly interactive panel discussion you don’t want to miss.
Panelists
Facilitator: Ron Sukenick, www.ronsukenick.com
Panelist: Rosemary Jordan, Eli Lilly & Company
Panelist: Sandi Mathes, Vice President, Human Resources, Adayana
Panelist: Guy Harris, Principle Dr.n Consulting
Panelist: Nancy Ahlrichs, Vice President of Workforce Development, United Way
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 – first floor conference room
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
Smaller Indiana makes creative people and innovative ideas easier to find. This is the place for you to share your ideas and engage with Indiana’s most creative and inspired souls…working together to build community,culture and commerce.
http://www.smallerindiana.com
