LINQ
Chamber Referral GroupCome learn more about the Portland Regional Chamber’s referral networking group. The goal of the referral networking group is for Chamber members to expand their professional network and to help members grow their business.
The meetings are held once per week for 90 minutes. There will be one “seat” per business type to foster collaboration rather than competition between members. |
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Are you looking to increase revenues? One of the biggest challenges businesses face is growing revenue; finding and retaining profitable customers.
To address this need, the Portland Chamber has formed the Portland Regional Chamber LINQ. LINQ stands for:
Learn about people and professions in multiple industries
Integrate resources and relationships to target real growth
Network to gain trusted partners across industries
Qualify leads and referrals for optimal outcomes
The goal is to help members increase their business by developing meaningful relationships with other quality business professionals and sharing opportunities for new business. These relationships will be based on mutual respect and understanding of members and their businesses.
Here is how it works:
Connect – The group provides the opportunity for Chamber members to connect with other Chamber members for the purpose of networking and giving and receiving referrals. The meetings are held once per week for 90 minutes. There would be one “seat” per business type to foster collaboration rather than competition between members. Members are encouraged to meet other members “one on one” outside of the weekly meeting.
Communicate – Each Referral Group member has the opportunity to share the value proposition of his or her company. During each meeting, one member will give a more detailed presentation of his or her business.
Opportunity – During the final few minutes of the meeting, members will offer referrals, note the “one on one” meetings they had during the previous week and share testimonials about other group members as appropriate.
Please click the link below to complete your application to join LINQ. If an applicant's seat is currently occupied, you will be added to the wait list and will be contacted when a vacancy in your industry's seat occurs or when a second group is launched. For questions, including inquiries regarding available seats by industry type, please contact Margot Rutledge via email at mrutledge@careerrings.com.
To address this need, the Portland Chamber has formed the Portland Regional Chamber LINQ. LINQ stands for:
Learn about people and professions in multiple industries
Integrate resources and relationships to target real growth
Network to gain trusted partners across industries
Qualify leads and referrals for optimal outcomes
The goal is to help members increase their business by developing meaningful relationships with other quality business professionals and sharing opportunities for new business. These relationships will be based on mutual respect and understanding of members and their businesses.
Here is how it works:
Connect – The group provides the opportunity for Chamber members to connect with other Chamber members for the purpose of networking and giving and receiving referrals. The meetings are held once per week for 90 minutes. There would be one “seat” per business type to foster collaboration rather than competition between members. Members are encouraged to meet other members “one on one” outside of the weekly meeting.
Communicate – Each Referral Group member has the opportunity to share the value proposition of his or her company. During each meeting, one member will give a more detailed presentation of his or her business.
Opportunity – During the final few minutes of the meeting, members will offer referrals, note the “one on one” meetings they had during the previous week and share testimonials about other group members as appropriate.
Please click the link below to complete your application to join LINQ. If an applicant's seat is currently occupied, you will be added to the wait list and will be contacted when a vacancy in your industry's seat occurs or when a second group is launched. For questions, including inquiries regarding available seats by industry type, please contact Margot Rutledge via email at mrutledge@careerrings.com.
LocationPortland Regional Chamber of Commerce
443 Congress Street Portland, ME |
The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Referral Networking Group Code of Ethics:
Upon acceptance to the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Referral Networking Group, I agree to abide by the following Code of Ethics during the tenure of my participation in the group:
1. I will provide the quality of services at the prices that I have quoted.
2. I will be truthful with the members and their referrals.
3. I will build goodwill and trust among members and their referrals.
4. I will take responsibility for following up on the referrals I receive.
5. I will display a positive and supportive attitude with Referral Group Networking members.
6. I will live up to the ethical standards of my profession.
GENERAL POLICIES:
1. Only one person from each professional classification is permitted to join. The Membership Committee has final authority relating to classification conflicts.
2. Members must represent their primary occupation, not a part-time business.
3. The weekly meetings last for 90 minutes. Members need to arrive on time and stay for the entire meeting.
4. Attendance is critical to the group. If a member cannot attend, he/she may send a substitute to the meeting. This will not count as an absence. A member is allowed three absences every six months (September through February and March through August) More than this and the member’s classification is subject to being opened by the Leadership Team or Membership Committee.
5. Members are requested to bring bona-fide referrals and/or visitors to meetings.
6. A member’s classification may be opened for failure to comply with the policies and/or the code of ethics.
Upon acceptance to the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Referral Networking Group, I agree to abide by the following Code of Ethics during the tenure of my participation in the group:
1. I will provide the quality of services at the prices that I have quoted.
2. I will be truthful with the members and their referrals.
3. I will build goodwill and trust among members and their referrals.
4. I will take responsibility for following up on the referrals I receive.
5. I will display a positive and supportive attitude with Referral Group Networking members.
6. I will live up to the ethical standards of my profession.
GENERAL POLICIES:
1. Only one person from each professional classification is permitted to join. The Membership Committee has final authority relating to classification conflicts.
2. Members must represent their primary occupation, not a part-time business.
3. The weekly meetings last for 90 minutes. Members need to arrive on time and stay for the entire meeting.
4. Attendance is critical to the group. If a member cannot attend, he/she may send a substitute to the meeting. This will not count as an absence. A member is allowed three absences every six months (September through February and March through August) More than this and the member’s classification is subject to being opened by the Leadership Team or Membership Committee.
5. Members are requested to bring bona-fide referrals and/or visitors to meetings.
6. A member’s classification may be opened for failure to comply with the policies and/or the code of ethics.