Networking
Building Connections for Entrepreneurial Success
At CIE, we believe that strong networks are the key to successful businesses. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your business, building relationships with other entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry professionals is essential. Our networking opportunities—ranging from the informal CIE Coffee Shop to organized in-person events—are designed to help you grow professionally and personally.
Check Out Our Events Calendar
We host a variety of in-person networking events that help entrepreneurs expand their professional circles and learn from industry experts. These events offer great opportunities to meet professionals, share experiences, and access valuable business insights.
Upcoming Events: Stay tuned for our upcoming events and register to reserve your spot. These events are a great opportunity to meet industry professionals and learn valuable business growth strategies.
View Our Full Event Calendar and Register Below:
The Coffee Shop
The CIE Coffee Shop is an exclusive, private online community designed specifically for current and past clients of CIE. It’s your space to meet fellow entrepreneurs, access valuable mentorship, and build your professional network in a trusted environment.
How the Coffee Shop Works:
- Connect with Local Entrepreneurs: Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs from your region and industry. Share experiences, challenges, and successes in a safe, supportive space.
- Learn from Experienced Mentors: Gain insights from volunteer mentors who are dedicated to helping you grow your business.
- Build Your Professional Network: Leverage the power of the CIE community to expand your network and tap into valuable business opportunities.
- Meet in Person: Find out about in-person meetups and events where you can engage face-to-face with entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts in your community.
What Makes the CIE Coffee Shop Special?
Private and Exclusive: The CIE Coffee Shop is a private Facebook group accessible only to current and past CIE clients. This ensures that members are part of a trusted, close-knit community of entrepreneurs who understand your unique challenges.
Region-Based Subgroups: To help you engage more directly with entrepreneurs near you, we offer specialized region-based subgroups. These subgroups allow you to connect with others in your area, making it easier to share local resources and insights. Current regional subgroups include:
- The Olympic Peninsula
- The Skagit Valley
- Columbia Basin
- Additional subgroups may be created upon request. Have an idea for a new subgroup? Share it with us here!
We invite all CIE clients — past, present, and future — to join the global Coffee Shop community, where you’ll have access to entrepreneurs from all over. Additionally, you can join regional groups based on your location and interests. These groups help foster local connections, share resources, and collaborate more effectively with entrepreneurs in your area. You can opt into any regional group that fits your needs and interests.
How to Join the Coffee Shop:
1. Become a CIE Client!
To join the Coffee Shop Facebook groups, you must be a current or past client of CIE. If you’re not yet a CIE client, get started by joining the CIE community today! Once you’re a client, you’ll get exclusive access to the Coffee Shop groups:
2. Join the CIE Coffee Shop
Already a client? You now have access to join the private CIE Coffee Shop Facebook group, where you can connect, learn, and grow with our full community, including other local entrepreneurs and mentors!
3. Access Region-Based Subgroups
After joining the main Facebook Coffee Shop group, you’ll also be added to any relevant region-based subgroups (e.g., North Cascades, Columbia Basin) where you can connect with entrepreneurs in your area.
4. Start Engaging
Introduce yourself, ask questions, share resources, and make valuable connections within the group!
Questions?
If you have any questions about joining the CIE Coffee Shop or how the private groups work, feel free to Contact Us or view our Coffee Shop Group Guidelines. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
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