About this column:
"It's Your Business" focuses on issues that impact the Tewksbury business community and its residents. Jeanne L. Osborn is president and CEO of the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce. Her column appears every other month. The Greater Lowell Chamber creates opportunities for members to promote and network themselves in a way that no other organization does. As the pulse of the regional business community we work with local municipal leaders to keep businesses informed and when there is an issue affecting your business be assured that we are advocating for you! In essence we help open the door for our members to Do Better Biz! Not only does the GLCC provide an opportunity with local radio, we also host a monthly T.V. show through Lowell Telecommunication's studio specially designed for our Chamber Marketplace…
Wow! An entire month has gone by and here I am again writing my Tewksbury Patch column for the second time! As promised I will continue with my David Letterman style top 10 list. Top Ten Tips for Successful Networking 10 – Learn to describe what you do in 30 seconds 9 –Pick one event that is relevant to you – have a common ground with those you network with 8 – Be authentic, build trust and relationships 7 – Ask yourself what you want to get out of networking – what are your expectations – your ultimate goal should be to make valuable business connections 6 – Be visible – volunteer – arrive …
I was so pleased to be invited to do a regular business column for the new Tewksbury online newspaper, the Tewksbury Patch. As the voice of business not only in Tewksbury, but throughout the Greater Lowell area, the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce would like to take this opportunity to say congratulations and send very best wishes to the Tewksbury Patch for this new venture! As a regular columnist, writing about what is going on with the Chamber, the business community and introducing new businesses to you as we try to move the region toward an optimum business environment where all …
