Bars & Clubs - April 28, 2009
A pink slip party
If you recently lost your job, be assured that you most certainly aren't alone. The State Department of Workforce Development released preliminary results yesterday showing a 9 percent unadjusted unemployment rate by Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) for Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis.
Tags: economy, unemployment, bar louie, networking

Marketplace - Aug. 3, 2005
Etiquette sessions let you step up to the plate with confidence
When it's time for the ever-important business lunch, do you have what it takes to walk away a success? The Bartolotta Restaurant Group has launched a new series called the Etiquette Sessions, which provides tips and skills for businesspeople hungry for more than just food.
Tags: Bartolotta, Burback, Etiquette, networking, Pizzeria Piccola, Lake Park Bistro, Bacchus, Mr. B's, Ristorante

Bars & Clubs - Oct. 14, 2002
Thursday Night Drinking Club a big-city concept in Brew City
At first, Brandon David's friends laughed at his idea to start a drinking club. But Brandon's idea was more than that: He wanted to start a social club to unite young professionals and contribute to charitable causes. Plus, Atlanta and San Francisco have such clubs, why shouldn't Milwaukee?
Tags: networking, YPM, 501, water street, mantra

Bars & Clubs - Sept. 20, 2002
501 mixes drinks, networking, even romance each Friday
They get together every Friday, but don't call it a club. You'll probably meet people who can further your career, but don't call it a networking group. You might even find romance, but don't call it a singles party. Don't call it anything. Just follow their simple slogan, attached at the end of every e-mail invitation: "Giddy Up. Pass it on. See you there."
Tags: 501, networking, happy hour, YPM, dating

Milwaukee Buzz - Jan. 30, 2009
A mime networks for business better than I do
I know I'm not alone when it comes to the awkwardness of business networking, but last night confirmed how very bad I am at it. I was attending a high profile business networking event downtown that included a Parisian theme - hence the mime.  As I stood alone waiting to catch up with someon...
Tags: networking, business, new business