Hello March!
Verbena Marketing is pleased to bring you the March edition of Cultivating Connections, your monthly resource for networking opportunities, business tips, and professional development tools.
If you have an event, resource or tool you would like to share for possible inclusion in our next issue, please send it to hello@verbenamarketing.com
If you need help setting, meeting or exceeding your marketing and business development goals, we can help your business blossom!
On Your Reading List
The Five Second Rule
This month’s read is courtesy of Cynthia Dreger, Mortgage Consultant:
I HIGHLY recommend this book. The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robins, I just finished it and I LOVED IT! It is changing my life, and I guarantee, if you follow it, it will change yours too. If you ever find your thoughts stopping you from just going for it, or fear getting in the way, whatever it is that is stopping you from achieving your goals. Mel will set you straight. It can have a positive impact on your health, your finances, all your goals! The effects are immediate and amazing. If you are anything like me, busy all the time, no time to read, you may find Audible.ca as awesome as I do. You can listen while you drive, cook dinner etc.…..whenever works for you. Mel Robbins narrates the book, which makes it WAY more motivating and real. As Mel says, “you are one decision away from a completely different life.” 5.4.3.2.1 GO!!!
If you have a suggestion to be considered for a future issue of Cultivating Connections, get in touch!
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– Lady Gaga
In Your Toolbox
Verbena Marketing’s March Tip for a Better Brand
Do your market research. Then do it again every six months.
Make sure you know who your key competitors are and what they are doing well and not so well. Use this info to create your differentiator. Remember that your key differentiator may not be a product or service. It could be YOU.
In Your Calendar
Upcoming Featured Events
Verbena Marketing Networking Group
Cultivating Connections Cafe
Join like-minded female entrepreneurs for coffee to share ideas, be accountable and stay motivated.
RSVP for details including location
Boss Ladies – Fraser Valley Chapter
https://bossladiesassociation.com
With a variety of professional development and networking events happening around the Fraser Valley this month, be sure to check out the Boss Ladies events page for all of the details.
Business Bestie Brunch: Pinterest Workshop
Monday, March 4, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
The Heart
Shopify Worskhop
Thursday, March 14, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Heart
Business Bestie Social: Cloverdale
Thursday, March 21, 2019, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The Heart
Instagram Workshop
Wednesday, March 27, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
The Heart
Video Marketing
Thursday, March 28, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Heart
Business in Langley
www.facebook.com/groups/businessinlangley/
Tuesdays: 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Brown bag lunch at Travel Professionals in the ME Plaza
Connect Now Business Network Langley Chapter
www.connectnowbusinessnetwork.com
Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 11:15 am – 1:30 pm
Poseidon Greek Restaurant
Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce
www.langleychamber.com/events/catgid/3
U40 Lunch & Learn Series – Young Entrepreneurs: Road to Success Featuring Sara Hodson
Thursday, March 7, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Deloitte LLP
2019 Networking Open House
Thursday, March 7, 2019, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Langley Golf & Banquet Centre
Coffee & Conversation 2019 with MLA Mary Polak
Thursday, March 14, 2019, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
March 2019 Dinner Meeting
Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cascades Casino Coast Hotel & Convention Centre
Lunch & Learn – Building on Brand: Better Marketing Through the Power of Branding
Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce Boardroom
Business After Hours Mixer
Thursday, March 28, 2019, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Chartwell Langley Gardens Retirement Residence
The Heart
www.theheartcloverdale.com
Work Together Wednesday
Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Heart, Cloverdale
Valley Women’s Network – Langley Chapter
www.facebook.com/VWNLangley/
Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Sunrise Banquet & Conference Centre