Colleen Wainwright

February L.A. Biznik Happy Hour at Jerry's Famous!

Attended

Hosted by Colleen Wainwright in Marina del Rey, California

Type: Business Mixer
When: Wednesday, February 18 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee: Free

865 views

Event description

Well, the first shindig was a full-on hit, and thanks to all who came. I think there were something like 50 deals made in three hours. Seriously.

Looking forward to meeting more L.A. Bizniks for drinks, food and conversation at Jerry's in the Marina. Because I've seen it for myself in Seattle: as fun as it is being able to connect online, it's 10x better in person.

So come on out, okay? Bring your iPhone or crackberry if you can't bear to be away from the email for an hour or so, but bring yourself. I've secured the covered side patio for us--nice and quiet, big ol' heat lamps and yes, plenty of that free parking that's so rare today.

There is NO CHARGE to attend; just buy a drink or snack and Mike, our cruise director at Jerry's, will be happy to keep hosting. Bring small bills, in case we have to double up on checks. And a jacket--the patio is heated, but you never know.

I'll be the short one with the glasses, the nametag and the big, stupid grin. Can't wait to meet you!

12 Bizniks attended this event

Aaron Shechet

Lawyer/Business Consultant

Los Angeles, California
Benjamin Shakin

Growth Consultant, Entrepreneur

Los Angeles, California
Carolyn Allen

Green Internet Publisher

Los Angeles, California
Emily Koteff

tea proprietress / graphic designer

Los Angeles, California
heather parlato

creative director

Los Angeles, California
Kirsten Giles

Performance Improvement Specialist

Los Angeles, California
Kirsten Johnson

Co-Owner & Marketing Director

Long Beach, California
Leigh Chandler

Attorney/Business Consultant

Los Angeles, California
Michael Stern

commercial photographer/trainer

Pasadena, California
Rick Ciampa

Marketing Consultant - Copywriter

beautiful Hermosa Beach, California
Ron Breach

Marketing Solutions Specialist / Real...

Anaheim, California
Shiho Nakaza

Illustrator/Graphic Arts Consultant

Santa Monica, California

Discuss this event

Posted by Carolyn Allen, Los Angeles, California | Feb 10, 2009

Looking forward to meeting everyone! Cheers! Have lots of content I'd like to turn into new info products. If you're looking to collaborate, look me up at the event. Carolyn
Posted by Colleen Wainwright, Los Angeles, California | Feb 10, 2009

Hey, Carolyn! Glad you're coming out. Will you be bicycling there? :-)

Seriously, that's a great idea, to come with an intention held loosely. I've just been thinking about gathering people; wonder what else I can come up with between now and then?

Translating truth into various media since 1961
Posted by Carolyn Allen, Los Angeles, California | Feb 10, 2009

There's a networking strategy that I like. Come with "What do I want to find?" "What do I want to give?" That helps with give and take. Another of my favorites is, "Who do you know who needs xxx (my services)?
Posted by Brian White, North Hollywood, California | Feb 12, 2009

I can attend the next event you have in the valley or Hollywood. Anyone interested?
Posted by Colleen Wainwright, Los Angeles, California | Feb 12, 2009

Hey, Brian. Why don't you host your own event in the Valley or Hollywood? (HINT, HINT!)

Seriously, the idea here is not to have just one thing, way over on the Westside; it's to kickstart L.A., period. I'd love to see Biznik events all over the metro area, and in Hollywood? Or even North Hollywood?

Well, that's way closer to my place, so I'm totally game! Go for it, dude!

Translating truth into various media since 1961
Posted by Benjamin Shakin, Los Angeles, California | Feb 12, 2009

Look at Ron's beard...how could I not come?
Posted by Ron Breach, Anaheim, California | Feb 12, 2009

Maybe Santa will show up too! Split personalities a must
Posted by Colleen Wainwright, Los Angeles, California | Feb 12, 2009

Haha. This is one weird February—I've met two St. Nicks in the same month!

Translating truth into various media since 1961
Posted by Colleen Rice, Los Angeles, California | Feb 12, 2009

See you there!!! Thanks Colleen -
Posted by Colleen Wainwright, Los Angeles, California | Feb 13, 2009

Yay! Stereo Colleens again!

Translating truth into various media since 1961
Posted by Timothy Clement, Venice, California | Feb 14, 2009

Hello Colleen, all...

Thanks for hosting this get together, am looking forward to meeting you all.

See you then...
Posted by Terra Vita, Puget Sound, Washington | Feb 15, 2009

I won't know until that day if I am in or out of town so bowing out this time. Biznik has been great for me the last year. The benefits have included but were not limited to: Business big time(note the Big B), friends and the fabulous articles.
Posted by Colleen Wainwright, Los Angeles, California | Feb 18, 2009

Hey, everyone—looking forward to seeing you in a few hours.

Don't forget to bring small bills, in case we have to double up on checks. Wanna keep things as easy as possible for Jerry's!

Translating truth into various media since 1961
Posted by Colleen Rice, Los Angeles, California | Feb 19, 2009

Hey Colleen - Other Colleen Here -

It looks like I have to bow out tonight - Sorry about that - I am still knee deep in work with a client right now.

I hope everyone has a great time!! Thanks again Colleen for putting it on!!!
Posted by Rick Ciampa, beautiful Hermosa Beach, California | Feb 19, 2009

Ms. Wainwright, that was one fine little shindig you hosted at Jerry's tonight.

And what a fun & creative bunch to boot!

from lawyers to artists and photographers to marketing minds, there was a greenie, a course writer, and even santa showed up!

Very much looking forward to cutting a few JV deals and letting commerce happen...

Bravo, Kudos and Thanks!
Posted by Colleen Wainwright, Los Angeles, California | Feb 19, 2009

I have to say, that was a dandy group who turned out tonight. Quite diverse, lively, smart and of course, friendly.

And, oh!, how my sales vocabulary expanded.

Thanks, for the social proof, Rick. :-)

Translating truth into various media since 1961
Posted by Bonnie Gillespie, Los Angeles, California | Feb 20, 2009

Thank you for a wonderful event! It was a great way to learn more about Biznik and some very cool folks in our community. Thank you, Colleen, for setting it up!
Posted by Ron Breach, Anaheim, California | Feb 20, 2009

I had a blast. Now I have some leg work to do so that I can make a proper introduction for one of the people I meant. Also I have to get more of my fellow Orange County folks involved so we can have a really eastside event in Orange County. I just love to get together with creative minds and there were some excellent creative minds there.