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 AM Bloomington
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker:
Location: Chapman’s 308 S. State Road 446
Bloomington, Indiana 47401

Rainmakers AM Northwest
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Carolyn Rhynearson
Location: El Meson 8920 Wesleyan Rd Indianapolis,
IN 46268

Rainmakers AM At The Crossing
Thursday, Jan. 22, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Deseri Garcia
Location: Champs Americana 8711 N River Crossing
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Rainmakers Carmel Lunch
Monday, Jan. 26, 11:30a.m.-1p.m.
Speaker: James Gadient
Location: Ritz Charles 12156 N Meridian St Carmel,
IN 46032

Rainmakers Bloomington Lunch
Monday, Jan. 26, 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
Speaker: Jill Harding
Location: Chapman’s 308 S. State Road 446
Bloomington, Indiana 47401

Rainmakers Main Event
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 5:30p.m.-8:00p.m.
Speaker:
Location: Ritz Charles 12156 N Meridian St Carmel,
IN 46032

Rainmakers AM Brownsburg
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Teresa Ray
Location: Boulder Creek Dining 1551 N Green St
Brownsburg, IN 46112

Rainmakers South Advance Orientation – PLEASE
RSVP – 866-375-7246
Thursday, Jan. 29, 11:30a.m.-2p.m.
Speaker: Kelly Thrasher
Location: Carrabba’s Italian Grill 4690 Southport
Crossing Dr Southport, IN 46237

Rainmakers AM Westfield
Friday, Jan. 30, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Chris McEvoy
Location: The Bridgewater Club 3535 East 161st
Street Westfield, IN 46060

Rainmakers AM Greenwood
Friday, Jan. 30, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Scott Emmett
Location: Greenwood Community Center 100
Surina Way Greenwood, IN 46143

Rainmakers AM Kokomo
Tuesday, Feb. 03, 7:30a.m.- 9a.m.
Speaker: Jeff Wilcox
Location: Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery 4051 S
Lafountain St Kokomo, IN 46902

Rainmakers South Lunch
Wednesday, Feb. 04, 11:30a.m.-1p.m.
Speaker: Serina Kelly
Location: Carrabba’s Italian Grill 4690 Southport
Crossing Dr Southport, IN 46237

Rainmakers AM Avon
Wednesday, Feb. 04, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Michelle Burton
Location: On the Border 10299 E US Highway 36
Avon, IN 46123

Rainmakers Rewind – Bloomington After Hours
Thursday, Feb. 05, 5:30p.m.-7p.m.
Speaker: Jim Doering
Location: Chapman’s 308 S. State Road 446
Bloomington, Indiana 47401

Rainmakers AM Fort Wayne
Thursday, Feb. 05, 7:30a.m. – 9a.m.
Speaker:
Location: Biaggi’s Restaurant at Jefferson
Pointe 410 W. Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne,
IN 46802

Rainmakers Columbus Lunch
Friday, Feb. 06, 11:30a.m.-1p.m.
Speaker: Leah Jackman-Wheitner
Location: Comfort Inn 2485 Jonathan Moore
Pike Columbus, IN 47201

Rainmakers AM Fishers
Friday, Feb. 06, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Jason Randlett
Location: The Ram – Fishers 12750 Parkside
Dr. Fishers, IN 46038

Rainmakers North Advance Orientation -
PLEASE RSVP 866.375.RAIN
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 11:30a.m.- 2p.m.
Speaker: Howard Bienstock
Location: Ritz Charles 12156 N Meridian St
Carmel, IN 46032

Rainmakers AM Plainfield
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Amy Woodall
Location: Chateau Thomas Winery 6291
Cambridge Way Plainfield, IN 46168

Rainmakers AM Noblesville
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Dave Schoenenberger
Location: Mudsocks Grill 14741 Hazel Dell Xing
Noblesville, IN 46062

Rainmakers UnCorked
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 5:30p.m.-9p.m.
Speaker: Tiffany Mullen
Location: Manhattan Restaurant 3902 E 82nd
Street Indianapolis, IN 46240

Rainmakers AM East
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7:30a.m. – 9a.m.
Speaker: Nathan Pfahler
Location: Damon’s Grill / Holiday Inn 6990 E.
21st St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46219

Rainmakers AM Southport
Thursday, Feb. 12, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Neil Richmund
Location: Fireside Brewhouse 997 E County
Line Rd Greenwood, IN 46143

Rainmakers AM Southwest
Friday, Feb. 13, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Steve Scalph
Location: Damon’s Grill 5802 Flight School
Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46221

Rainmakers AM Broadripple
Friday, Feb. 13, 7:30a.m.-9a.m.
Speaker: Brian Graham
Location: The Riviera Club 5640 N Illinois St,
Indianapolis, IN 46208

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 MSI: Optimizing Your Supply Chain
In An Ever-Changing World 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 Center East

Mar. 5 Breakfast with the Chamber
President Hoaglin Fine Catering

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…

Website: 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 Midwest.
Website: http://www.indyconfluence.com

North Network, Jan 28, 3 p.m.
Manhattan Restaurant at 86th & Dean

Jan. 28, Confluence will launch its North Network which will be in usual Confluence structure, with two differences. The educational component which will kick off this month as a panel discussion with the advisory board and will typically alwlays surround topics relative to online social networking and social media along with corporate blogging strategies. The event will be somewhat abbreviated allowing for 60-minutes of education and 60-minutes of networking.

Downtown Network, Feb 10, 3 p.m.
45 Degrees at Mass Ave & College
Download to Outlook
Purchase Ticket To Event
February’s event is like none other. Confluence will be a series of round-table sessions all going on at the same time, starting at 3 p.m. Expect a full-house, with lots happening during the first educational hour, as well as the last two hours of open networking. When you purchase your ticket in Confluence’s store you will asked to select a session. There are only 10 seats per session, they will fill up fast, so register early.

Session Code: 210A
Todd Williams, Express Employment
Professionals
Vicki Whitney, Gannet
Topic: Outsourced Strategies
Overview: Discussion surrounding Outsourced Strategies.

Session Code: 210B
Lorraine Ball, Roundpeg
Erik Deckers, Deckers Marketing
Topic: Public Relations
Overview: Discussion surrounding Offline PR, print media, TV and Radio along with online media, with blogging and reaching other bloggers

Session Code: 210C
Vicki Perry, Advantage Health Solutions
Topic: Business Climate & Indy Economy
Overview: Vicki will speak freely about the condition of the economy and how its impacting the business world in Indy. Plan for Q&A and Vicki will share her ideas on how you can make the most out this economy for your business.

Session Code: 210D
Darrin Gray, All Pro Dad
Topic: Strategic Sports Philanthropy
Overview: Why do so many organizations choose to forge marketing partnerships with philanthropic and sports organizations? Darrin Gray will share key lessons learned from his involvement with All Pro Dad, a national organization co-founded by Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy to encourage fathers to get better connected to their kids via the Play of the Day email, All Pro Dad’s Day monthly chapter meetings and annual NFL All Pro Dad stadium events, and more.

Session Code: 210E
David Anderson, Double Take Software
Topic: Human Resources
Overview: Join us for a spirited conversation on current H.R. topics.

Session Code: 210F
Samuel A. Julian, Julian Financial Group
Adam Cmejla, Waddell & Reed
Topic: Investing in Today’s Economy
Overview: J Addressing these questions:
What is Dollar Cost averaging in the market? Where is the Market headed in 2009? Am I saving enough for Retirement?

Session Code: 210G
Hazel Walker, Relationship Strategies
Institute
Ron Sukenick, RonSukenick.com
Topic: Strategic & Relational Networking
Overview: Getting more people to refer business to you requires more strategic relationships.

Session Code: 210H
Albert Schinazi, Integrative Solutions
Topic: The Triple Bottom Line – A Sustainable
Strategy for Sustainable Business in a Changing Economy
Overview: There are dozens of ways companies of all sizes can reduce their environmental footprints, save money, earn consumer trust and stakeholder confidence, comply with government regulations, be prepared for new market opportunities, and boost efficiency and productivity.

Session Code: 210I
Aaron Prickle, Lushin
Topic: Selling in a Down Economy
Overview: Lots of Q&A about Selling in today’s economy.

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

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http://www.smallerindiana.com

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