BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:CHAMBER LUNCH - The Art of Connection: Mastering the Power of Networking DESCRIPTION:The Art of Connection: Mastering the Power of Networking\nPresented by the Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry in collaboration with the 194 West ChamberπŸ“… Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026\nπŸ•š 11:00 AM 1:00 PM\nπŸ“Monticello Community Center Mississippi RoomπŸ‘‘ Ready to Network Like a Pro?Forget awkward small talk and standing around wondering who you should introduce yourself to!Join the Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the 194 West Chamber for an exciting and interactive Chamber Lunch featuring Paula Skoviera "Princess Paula\," Engagement Expert\, professional speaker\, and master networker!Paula knows how to work a room\, and she's going to show you how to do it\, too!Whether you're looking for new customers\, referrals\, stronger business relationships\, or your next great partnership\, Paula will share practical strategies to help you make networking work for YOU.And this isn't a sit-and-listen presentation. You're going to put your networking skills to work!🀝 What You'll ExperienceπŸ‘‘ Interactive networking activities\n🀝 Fast-paced speed networking\nπŸ’‘ Simple strategies you can use immediately\nπŸ’¬ Tips for starting conversations and making memorable connections\nπŸ“‡ Ideas for turning introductions into meaningful business relationshipsYou'll leave with new skills\, new connections\, and probably a few new names in your phone!πŸ‘‘ Meet "Princess Paula"With more than 20 years of experience\, Paula Skoviera has worked with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies and national franchises to nonprofits\, schools\, real estate companies\, and small businesses.Known for her big personality\, humor\, high-energy presentations\, great storytelling\, and pretty fantastic Canadian accent\, Paula knows how to get a room talking\, laughing\, learning and CONNECTING!She's not coming to give you another presentation about why networking matters.She's coming to get you networking!🍽️ Come for Lunch. Leave With Connections.One of the best things about our Chamber communities is that our members don't just become business connections\, they become friends.Chamber Lunch is your opportunity to:✨ Get out of the office\n🀝 Meet new people\nπŸ’¬ Reconnect with familiar faces\nπŸ’‘ Learn something you can immediately use\nπŸ“ˆ Build relationships that can help you and your business growBring your staff. Bring a coworker. Bring a friend. And definitely bring your business cards!🍽️ Lunch Catered by L&L Homestyle CafeEnjoy a delicious homestyle lunch featuring:Fried chickenMashed potatoes & gravyHouse vegetableDinner rollApple crisp with whipped toppingLemonade & coffee🎁 And Don't Forget the Treasure Chest Drawing!You never know what you might walk away with!πŸ‘‘ Come hungry. Bring your business cards. Be ready to connect.This is one Chamber Lunch you won't want to miss! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:




The Art of Connection: Mastering the Power of Networking


Presented by the Monticello Chamber of Commerce &\; Industry in collaboration with the 194 West Chamber

πŸ“… Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026
πŸ•š 11:00 AM &ndash\; 1:00 PM
πŸ“Monticello Community Center &ndash\; Mississippi Room

πŸ‘‘ \;Ready to Network Like a Pro?

Forget awkward small talk and standing around wondering who you should introduce yourself to!

Join the Monticello Chamber of Commerce &\; Industry and the 194 West Chamber for an exciting and interactive Chamber Lunch featuring Paula Skoviera &mdash\; &ldquo\;Princess Paula\,&rdquo\; Engagement Expert\, professional speaker\, and master networker!

Paula knows how to work a room\, and she'\;s going to show you how to do it\, too!

Whether you'\;re looking for new customers\, referrals\, stronger business relationships\, or your next great partnership\, Paula will share practical strategies to help you make networking work for YOU.

And this isn'\;t a sit-and-listen presentation. You'\;re going to put your networking skills to work!

🀝 \;What You&rsquo\;ll Experience

πŸ‘‘ Interactive networking activities
🀝 Fast-paced speed networking
πŸ’‘ Simple strategies you can use immediately
πŸ’¬ Tips for starting conversations and making memorable connections
πŸ“‡ Ideas for turning introductions into meaningful business relationships

You'\;ll leave with new skills\, new connections\, and probably a few new names in your phone!

πŸ‘‘ \;Meet &ldquo\;Princess Paula&rdquo\;

With more than 20 years of experience\, Paula Skoviera has worked with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies and national franchises to nonprofits\, schools\, real estate companies\, and small businesses.

Known for her big personality\, humor\, high-energy presentations\, great storytelling\, and pretty fantastic Canadian accent\, Paula knows how to get a room talking\, laughing\, learning&mdash\;and CONNECTING!

She'\;s not coming to give you another presentation about why networking matters.

She'\;s coming to get you networking!

🍽️ \;Come for Lunch. Leave With Connections.

One of the best things about our Chamber communities is that our members don'\;t just become business connections\, they become friends.

Chamber Lunch is your opportunity to:

✨ Get out of the office
🀝 Meet new people
πŸ’¬ Reconnect with familiar faces
πŸ’‘ Learn something you can immediately use
πŸ“ˆ Build relationships that can help you and your business grow

Bring your staff. Bring a coworker. Bring a friend. And definitely bring your business cards!

🍽️ \;Lunch Catered by L&\;L Homestyle Cafe

Enjoy a delicious homestyle lunch featuring:

🎁 \;And Don'\;t Forget the Treasure Chest Drawing!

You never know what you might walk away with!

πŸ‘‘ Come hungry. Bring your business cards. Be ready to connect.

This is one Chamber Lunch you won'\;t want to miss!

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