Durham Contact Business Exchange Club

How we Do It!

DCBE members grow their business using the oldest and most productive form of business development: personal contact, networking, and word-of-mouth, in addition to the newest Web 2.0 technology, which includes, LinkedIn, Facebook, Webinars and Chats.  All our members have the same goal, to create and maintain business success.  By working with other like-minded entrepreneurs, you will uncover new prospects, clients, and ultimately business revenue. Business connections, friends, and contacts are yours for just 3 hours a month.  Make DCBE a strategic part of your marketing.

Members of Durham Contact Business Exchange Club:

• Expand their network of contacts.
• Exchange leads, which turns into increased revenue.
• Gain valuable personal and professional development ideas and experience.
• Develop skills and tools to grow their businesses.

Durham Contact Business Exchange Club is a commitment with high return:

• We meet twice a month.
• Our group consists of a maximum of forty members.
• Group participants are selected by industry
• To eliminate competition, the first participant from a given industry is granted exclusive representation

FAQ...

What is a typical Durham Contact Business Exchange Club meeting like?

A typical meeting is approximately 90 minutes long. The first portion is spent networking with other participants and practicing your ":60 second promotion." Time is then allotted to exchange leads and discuss closed business and success stories, and review upcoming activities. Members are encouraged to visit other member’s businesses and report to the group what they learned. Breakfast and coffee are available at extra cost.

What is a "60 second promotion" ?

60 second promotion is an introduction of yourself and the company, the benefits you provide your clients, iteration of your tagline or memorable descriptor, and a statement of the optimum leads and lead sources you are currently seeking for your company. This is sometimes referred to as your elevator speech--what would you tell someone about your business while riding between floors on an elevator.

What types of people participate in Durham Contact Business Exchange Club?

Individuals who are looking to establish and develop a network of contacts that potentially translates into revenue for their company. Businesses looking to develop strategic alliances in Durham region and beyond.

I want to join the Durham Contact Business Exchange Club - now what?

Prospective members are encouraged to attend a meeting. You are welcome to join us at any meeting or better yet, contact our meeting ambassador and come as our guest. You will be introduced to the group and given an opportunity to evaluate how useful the Durham Contact Business Exchange Club will be for you.

Breakfast Networking Meetings' Held monthly at 7:00 a.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

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Afterhours Networking meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

• July and August no afterhours networking planned.
• September afterhours networking event information - Learn more....