The 2010 Blueprint of NY Entrepreneurs Business Network

If you have been following WebStudio13 for the last year, you probably already know that I organize a business networking group in NYC called NY Entrepreneurs Business Network (NYEBN).  Not only do we organize quality/free networking events for all NYEBN members, we also give seminars intended to educate entrepreneurs on how to leverage social media and other technology tools.  To my surprise, the group has been going through a major expansion in the past 8 months.  Now we have attracted over 3,200 entrepreneurs representative of a variety of industries.  In 2010, we’ve decided to implement an array of new programs to make NYEBN even a better place for all entrepreneurs and business owners.  Primarily, here are the 5 things we plan on implementing for our group in 2010:

1.  Stick to 2 networking events per month

Our networking events generally have a turnout between 300 and 600 people.  We do networking events biweekly at different high-end NYC venues.  The venues that we feature are typically made available for us exclusively from 6-10 PM on a weekday night.  Check out the last event at 230 Fifth rooftop where we had the largest turnout (about 622 confirmed RSVPs) since the start of the group.

2. Give More Seminars Related to Social Media and Technology

Last year, we had featured all types of speakers from a variety of industries, including personal development, sales, marketing, etc. Given the importance of modern technology, we decide to do more seminars in the social media and technology fields.  Check out our next startup event at Microsoft where a dozen of tech startups will give their best pitch in front of a panel of VCs.  Also I will interview the Meetup founder Scott Heiferman on the 3rd week of February.  Check it out here.

3. Reward NYEBN Members for Bringing in New Members

We’ve launched an affiliate program starting from 1/1/2010.   By actively participating in the affiliate program, there are quite a few benefits NYEBN members are able to enjoy:

• Network with a bigger pool of business professionals and build relationships with them;
• Gain more exposure in the local market for your own business;
• More opportunities to learn in a diversified entrepreneurial environment;
• More ability to attract highly qualified sponsors and partners to offer incentives for our group members and back up NYEBN so it continually provides free networking opportunities;
• etc…

4. Develop More Opportunities for NYEBN Members to Stay Connected

NYEBN now has developed several powerful alternative networks where its members can bond and stay connected.  Here are three examples:

• NYEBN on Meetup
• NYEBN on Facebook
• NYEBN on Twitter

More NYEBN networks will be formed in the future.  For now, if you wish to attend NYEBN’s free events, this one is a must to sign up for.

5. Create More NYEBN Branded Products So Our Members Have A Sense of Belonging

At NYEBN, we are always trying to create something beyond the average.  I am very proactive when it comes to creativity.  For our members, here are two NYEBN-branded products that I have created in the past.  More to come in the future.

I. NYEBN Slideshow Video

II. NYEBN Photostream on Flickr

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