Useful Directories and Links
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Chamber of Commerce www.uschamber.com Joining the local Chamber of Commerce can provide you with many benefits. They host networking events, tradeshows and will help promote your business. Chambers often put on professional development talks.
The following links provided directory’s to all of the chamber of commerce locations throughout the US http://www.uschamber.com/chambers/directory/default
Rotary Clubs www.rotary.org Rotary clubs use a speaker almost every week of the year. There are thousands of Rotary clubs all over the world.
Use the link below to find the meeting time and place of any Rotary club. This database is updated weekly. For best results, search by one of the following: the city/town name, country, or district number. State/province names or abbreviations should not be included in the search terms. http://www.rotary.org/en/AboutUs/SiteTools/ClubLocator/Pages/ridefault.aspx
Kiwanis http://www.kiwanis.org/FindaClub/tabid/84/Default.aspx
BNI- Business Network International www.bni.com BNI is a business and professional networking organization that offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and referrals. BNI has chapters in many countries and offers weekly seminars and chapter events.
Find a chapter below: http://www.bni.com/FindaChapter/tabid/53/Default.aspx
Conferences/Conventions/Expo/Tradeshow directories
TSNN http://www.tsnn.com/ TSNN.com is the world’s leading online resource for the trade show, exhibition and event industry since 1996. The Trade Show News Network (TSNN) owns and operates the most widely consulted event database on the Internet, containing data on more than 15,000 trade shows, exhibitions, public events and conferences.
All Conferences http://www.allconferences.com Is a directory focusing on conferences, conventions, trade shows, exhibits, workshops, events and business meetings. You can use their search directory to find information on industry related conferences
Conventions.net's http://www.conventions.net/trade_shows_conventions/search.asp This site offers information you need regarding upcoming Trade Shows, Conventions, Conferences, and Expositions worldwide over the next 3 years
Biz Tradeshows http://www.biztradeshows.com/ Directory of trade fairs and business events for various industries worldwide.
Tradeshow Week http://directory.tradeshowweek.com/directory/index.asp
To find Corporations in an area http://www.bizjournals.com/ The Book of Lists gives you essential information on the leading buyers, businesses and employers in over 60 of the U.S.'s most dynamic markets. It offers information such as the largest corporations in a city, listings for colleges, business associations, etc. The books cost about $100 per city.
Order Online at http://www.bizjournals.com/ or call 1-800-486-3289
Libraries
The World Wide Web Library Directory A searchable directory of over 8000 worldwide libraries and library-related sites arranged by countries. Includes a US section sorted by states. www.travelinlibrarian.info/libdir/
Libweb A global directory of library home pages. Libweb currently lists over 7700 pages from libraries in 146 countries. http://lists.webjunction.org/libweb/
Public Libraries Here you will find the most extensive directory of public libraries of the United States. www.publiclibraries.com
Church/Synagogue/Temple Directories
Find A Center New Thought Center and Church Directory (Serving 193 countries around the Globe) http://www.findthechurch.org/index.html
Association of Unity Churches International Directory of all the Unity Churches worldwide http://www.unity.org/index.php?src=
National Spiritualist Association of Churches Directory of churches, meetings, workshops, classes and events related to the science, philosophy and religion of spiritualismhttp://www.nsac.org/
United Church of Religious Science Directory of religious science churches http://www.religiousscience.org/ucrs_site/directory/usa.html
Worship Quest The largest church directory in the United States is structured to assist you in finding churches of all denominations www.worshipquest.org
Net Ministries Church Directory A world-wide directory of Christian churches and denominations. http://netministries.org/churches.htm
Maven Search The leading Jewish Web Directory and Search Engine http://www.mavensearch.com/synagogues/synagogues.asp
Associations
American Society of Association Executives This directory service takes you directly to many of the associations currently operating on the World Wide Web. You can search by city, state, keyword etc http://www.asaecenter.org/Directories/AssociationSearch.cfm
National Trade and Professional Associations and State and Regional Associations Directories Get detailed profiles for more than 35,000 association executives and 16,000+ national and state associations. Profiles provide contact information (including organization name, executive name, address, phone and fax numbers, and email and web addresses) You have to pay for this service and it ranges from $199-$4000 but you can sign up for a free 2-day trial on the website http://www.associationexecs.com/
WEDDLE's Association Directory This directory lists several thousand associations from around the world by their primary professional/occupational focus and/or industry of interest and provides a link to the Web-site they operate. http://www.weddles.com/associations/index.cfm
Source for Canadian Associations Associations Canada (www.greyhouse.ca/assoc.htm) lists all Canadian associations and the back of the book has separate list of upcoming conferences over a three-year period. Also available on CD.
Women’s Associations/Groups
National Association of Women Business Owners-NAWBO http://www.nawbo.org/ With 9,000 members and 80 chapters, NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries
Find a chapter directory: http://www.nawbo.org/chapter_map.cfm
eWomenNetwork the number one resource for connecting and promoting women and their businesses. Monthly Accelerated Networking events are held all across North America at local chapters in U.S. and Canadian cities. Their annual International Conference and Business Expo is held in Dallas, Texas every summer. www.ewomennetwork.com
Find a chapter directory: https://events.ewomennetwork.com/event/location.php
Ladies Who Launch An entrepreneurship and creativity online community for women. Ladies Who Launch has “Incubator” programs in 50 regions across the U.S. and Canada. http://www.ladieswholaunch.com/
Find an Incubator directory: http://www.ladieswholaunch.com/incubators/find
American Business Woman Association An association that brings together businesswomen of diverse occupations and provides opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition http://www.abwa.org/ to see the state council directory: http://www.abwa.org/Membership/membership.cfm?ID=10
Entrepreneurial Mothers Association (EMA) provides the opportunity for self-employed mothers to enhance their professional and personal development by offering support, exchanging information, and sharing resources and referrals *only 3 arizona chapters http://www.emausa.org/
National Association for Female Executives-NAFE provides education, networking, and public advocacy to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security. www.nafe.com
To see NAFE directories by state: http://www.nafe.com/web?service=vpage/357
Spirited Woman is a popular women's empowerment community which offers workshops, special events, a free e- newsletter and teleconferences http://www.thespiritedwoman.com/
Women Webinars Mary Wilhite organizes a weekly webinar for women. If you have a book or author that might interest women, contact her with suggestions for a webinar. Women Webinars, Mary Wilhite, 3760 Sixes Road #126-130,Canton GA 30114; 770-928-8002; Cell: 678-410-6552. Email: [email protected]. Web: http://www.womenwebinars.net.
Real Estate Club Directories http://www.real-estate-online.com/clubs.htm http://www.reiclub.com/real-estate-clubs.php http://www.reiclubdirectory.com/
Networking Groups and Organizations
AmSpirit Business http://www.firsttuesday.com http://www.lionsclubs.org Connections P.O. Box 30724 IBI Global, Inc. National Association of Columbus, OH 43230 200 Lime Quarry Road Female Executives 888-509-5323 Madison, AL 35758 260 Madison Avenue http://www.amspirit.com 256-774-5444 3rd Floor http://www.ibi.org New York, NY 10016 BPO Elks of the USA http://www.nafe.com 2750 N. Lakeview Avenue Kiwanis International 800-927-6233 Chicago, IL 60614-1889 3636 Woodview Trace 773-755-4700 Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196 National Association of 773-755-4790 (Fax) 317- 875-8755 Women Business Owners http://www.elks.org 317- 879-0204 (Fax) 8405 Greensboro Drive, Suite http://www.kiwanis.org 800 Consulting Alliance McLean, VA 22102 1275 4th Street, PMB 224 Leads Club (Ali Lassen’s) Telephone: (703) 506-3268 Santa Rosa, CA 95404 PO Box 279 Fax: (703) 506-3266 707-522-9634 Carlsbad, CA 92018 http://www.nawbo.com 707-575-7126 (fax) 800-783-3761 http://www.edgemastery.com http://www.leadsclub.com Network Associates (NY) 147 Hazelwood Drive eWomenNetwork LeTip International, Inc. Jericho, NY 11753 14900 Landmark Boulevard P.O. Box 178130 516-446-4144 Suite 540 San Diego, CA 92177-9926 516-937-5234 (Fax) Dallas, TX, 75254 800-25-LETIP (53847) http://www.network-assoc.com 972-620-9995 858-490-2744 (Fax) http://www.eWomenNetwork.com http://www.letip.com Network Associates (FL) 19496 Island Ct. Dr. Executive Moms Lions Clubs International Boca Raton, FL 33434 http://www.executivemoms.com 300 W 22nd Street 561-477-6626 Oak Brook IL 60523-8842 561-477-5295 (Fax) First Tuesdays 630-571-5466 http://www.network-assoc.com Ste 13-227 215-557-9300 Las Vegas, NV 89135 215- 568-5200 (Fax) Rotary International 702-284-5233 http://www.soroptimist.org 1560 Sherman Avenue 702-446-5565 (Fax) Evanston, IL 60201 http://www.sharedvisionnetwork.c Welcome Wagon 847-866-3000 om PO Box 1400 847-328-8554 or 847-328-8281 Westbury, NY 11590 (Fax) Soroptimist International 1-800-77-WELCOME (1-800- http://www.rotary.org Two Penn Center Plaza, 799-3526) Suite 1000, http://www.welcomewagon.com Shared Vision Network Philadelphia, PA 19102-1883 10300 W. Charleston Blvd
Useful Websites and ideas:
Join a barter company- these are companies where you barter your services for other companies services. I love these b/c for a small monthly fee you can get so much for free such as tshirts, catering, marketing etc. Here’s a great site to find barter companies: http://www.barternews.com/mappage/default.htm
Use “The Book of Lists” to start your strategic alliance list. The book of List gives you essential information on the leading buyers, businesses and employers in over 60 of the U.S.'s most dynamic markets. It offers information such as the largest corporations in a city, listings for colleges, business associations, etc. The books cost about $100 per city. Order Online at http://www.bizjournals.com/ or call 1-800-486-3289
Place an AD in RTIR (radio-tv interview report) This is a bi-monthly magazine that is sent to all radio, tv and papers- it's the place producers go to find guests. I think it's key to try an ad in this publication to really get your name out there. Ad's are $500-$2000 www.rtir.com
Attend the BEA (book expo of america) This is the show where you NEED to be to network with publishers, agents and other authors. You see the latest released books and merchandise, learn about newest trends in the industry and meet your favorite authors. A 3 day pass is $175, a 1 day pass is $100. To exhibit at this event booth prices ranges in price from $3000-$10,000. www.bookexpoamerica.com
SpeakerNetNews.com SpeakerNet News is a free weekly email newsletter sent each Friday to more than 8500 professional speakers, consultants, trainers, and authors.
SpeakerMatch www.speakermatch.com This is a service that matches speakers with speaking opportunities. Organizations are able to post open calls for speakers on their site for no cost. Then as a speaker you are able to apply for these events if you are a match for what they are looking for. There is a monthly fee to belong to this service.
Media, PR and PR related Websites that are Helpful
www.google.com/alerts - A free way to monitor what online content is being written about you.
www.HelpAReporterOut.com (HARO) – Get notified of journalists looking for sources to
interview for their stories.
www.prleads.com - This is a $99/month service that has reporters looking for sources. This is an EXCELLENT service - this is how I got in Time, Entreprenuer, the Orlando Sentinel.
www.ReportersSource.com - Also notifies you of reporters looking for sources - not as big as
HARO, but still free.
www.ParentBlast.com - This parent focused media looking for experts.
www.yourpitchsucks.com - Submit a draft of your release to be reviewed and edited.
www.twitteringjournalists.pbwiki.com/Media%20People%20Using%20Twitter - A wiki site
dedicated to journalists on Twitter.
www.journalisted.com - A way for consumers to search their favorite reporters and stay up to date on their work.
www.Guru.com – Find experts to assist with about anything.
www.reportingon.com - A 2.0 site for reporters to discuss their beat or stories.
www.pitchengine.com - This site offers a full suite of Web 2.0 tools for PR professionals and journalists
www.Blogger.com or www.WordPress.com – Set up your blog for FREE using either service.
www.PitchEngine.com – Create a social media newsroom. It’s FREE for 30 days!
www.PRWeb.com – Distribute your press release online and in newsrooms.
www.beatblogging.org - A resource for beat bloggers, PR professionals can use this as a source to build a strong pitch distribution list.
http://www.radio-locator.com/
EasyMediaList.com This is a great place to purchase specific media lists. You can have the lists sorted by business topic, state, major city, national news and more.
To get media lists by business topic: http://www.easymedialist.com/topic/index.html
To Get media lists by state or major us city: http://www.easymedialist.com/usa/index.html
To Get a National News media list: http://www.easymedialist.com/usa/nationalnews.html