Meet 100-plus Power Chicks at a Single Event!

sounds powerful!

I'd totally be there! I think you were spot-on with the name...and whenever I mention it outside of Biznik...people want to know what it is.

Definitely think we need to GO BIG!! (And let me know if you need help with this...I'll volunteer to do whatever extra needs to happen so it's not all on your shoulders!)

Cindy

This sounds as a great value,time well invested and fun! Like the vendor tables idea. I will love to help if needed. Lydia

Hey Lynn! I love your idea. I've found that smaller gatherings make connecting a lot easier, so I wonder if it's possible to have more of those, too? Maybe enlist others to help you host (me! me!)?

I think it sounds fabulous, Lynn. Way to be responsive AND a visionary at the same time! The value-added suggestions are wonderful.

I agree with Mara as well; perhaps there will be "affinity" groups that form out it, people who want to get together in smaller settings based on particular interests within Power Chicks. Or, there's simply a mixture of standing monthly and every-other-month small discussion/networking gatherings.

Happy to help however I can!

Yes, most definitely.

Sounds great, but sadly, $40 luncheons aren't in my budget right now, so I probably wouldn't make it to any for quite some time.

Hi Lynn, your idea is definitely of interest. I haven't even been able to make it to one of your meetings yet and I'm interested! Would love the opportunity for more smaller group gatherings as well. A mix of everything would be wonderful.

I love the smaller meetings - they allow an opportunity for truly making connections and getting to know people. I completely understand that a large meeting can reach that many more people, but for me I think you lose something in translation. I am hopeful that there is a way to retain the smaller meetings in addition to your new growth. And agreed - having others help host might make this more attainable.

I think this is a fabulous idea, how can I support?

Sounds great, but I agree, $40.00 lunches are tough for some of us.

Perhaps a balance of small group meetings, larger after work meetings and quarterly lunches with speakers? Just a thought.

I love the idea of a few of these larger events a year, with smaller group meetings between. The expense of swanky restaurant luncheons with inspirational speakers would be limiting for many in today's economy - me included. I would like to see some of the gatherings on the Eastside as well!

Love the idea of a few larger events, along with some smaller groups mixed in. Eastside and Northend (Snohomish county) gatherings would be nice too!

I think that's a great idea. Maybe these luncheons would happen once a quarter so people could budget for them and make them a priority. Then we'd still have monthly smaller meetings, and hopefully more of those!

Reading these responses, I love the idea of quarterly luncheons with a speaker and then having smaller gatherings more frequently, perhaps rotating in location.

Oh, heck yeah!!!!!!!!! Now that I'm in Portland, it's only 3 hours away!!!!!!!!

Any other Portlanders wanna carpool?

I'm just catching up on comments while in LA. You have my Emcee help and gathering skills when needed for a bigger event. Perhaps more focused 'chick chats' specific to our individual careers would be beneficial. A career leader from each chat group could help organzie a bigger stage. Also, some of us could sponsor those that cannot afford? We are women helping women. Cheers to this brainstorming and expansion Lynn! Remember when your ready to take this to high school and college chicks I'll help. It's all awesome!

This is a great idea. I'd love to connect more with these power women. I also have a couple great venues on the Eastside for these events if you're interested in chatting about that option!

I also like the idea of small and larger meetings. Large meetings are great for gathering information about a topic and learning something new. The smaller groups, for me anyway, are better for connecting/networking on a deeper level. (Sorry for sounding like a dating service.) They all work for me! Thanks, Lynn for doing this!

I LOVE your idea! I'm one of the many power-chicks unable to attend the smaller events because they fill at warp speed. I was very fortunate to register for December.

I think the larger meeting at $40 will be cost prohibitive for many. The suggestion for holding it quarterly is great and also trying to hold more small events.

There's much to be said for the powerful synergy created in a large gathering, but it is easier to connect in a smaller group.

Thanks for the vision and for putting it out there!

I agree with Rachel, Terry and Heidi. I have belonged to large groups that meet in swanky restaurants and you lose the one on one. Also $40.00 is steep right now for many of us, I have belonged to BNI and LeTip as well as Chambers and want to get away from this type of networking. So keep the smaller meetings and 2+ times a year have a larger one would be my vote. Also using members as speakers is something that might be considered.

Great vision! Would love to have a 'Power Chick' brainstorming session to get a gameplan in place! Please let me know how I can be of assistance - I LOVE to organize + plan!

Sorry to sound like the lone protagonist, but I think it sounds too close to eWomenNetwork. I would love to meet with a larger group, but I think we would lose something by pushing the self promotion aspect (outside of introductions of course). I love masterminding and brainstorming and am looking forward to the September group meeting.

Which ever way you go, it's going to be a roaring success!

It also sounds like a repeat to me of Girl Power Hour so I would want to know how it would be different?

My time is so limited these days so I am throwing myself in events here and there - running around crazy taking care of clients. I may be able to participate - always willing to donate a certificate to drawings for door prizes. :)

Best in whichever way you go!