The Business of Networking: Building Your Most Important Asset

Your network is either working for you or it isn’t. Most entrepreneurs have contacts. Very few have a network that actually moves their business forward.

On April 30, Mi6 Agency founder Chris Herbert is bringing together entrepreneurs, operators, and business builders for an evening of straight talk, practical frameworks, and real conversation with people who are actually building. No motivational fluff. No generic networking tips. Just a proven model for understanding the value your network creates — and how to make it work harder.

Plus games night. Pizza and cash bar from 5:30 PM.

What’s Happening

• A focused keynote on the Value Exchange Network — the three types of capital every business relationship creates, and how to evaluate whether yours are delivering

• The Value Exchange Game — a structured networking exercise that puts the framework to work in real time. You’ll leave with new connections and a clearer picture of what your network is actually worth

• Member Community Updates — AREA 81 members share what they’re working on, what they need, and what they can offer. The network in action, live in the room

• The AREA 81 Membership Moment — what the network is, who it’s for, and how to get in

• Pizza, a cash bar, games, and plenty of time for real conversation

This Is for You If…

• You’ve built a network by accident and want to build one by design

• You’re great at meeting people but not sure those relationships are moving your business forward

• You’ve felt the difference between a contact and a real connection — and want more of the latter

• You want to be in a room with people who are actually building things in Grey and Bruce Counties

• You’re curious about AREA 81 and want to see what the community looks like before you commit

Agenda

5:00–5:45 PM — Doors open + arrival networking (pizza + cash bar from 5:30)

5:25 PM — Soft welcome

5:45–6:15 PM — Keynote: The Business of Networking

6:15–6:30 PM — AREA 81 Membership Moment

6:30–6:45 PM — Member Community Updates

6:45–7:00 PM — Open networking / break

7:00–7:45 PM — The Value Exchange Game

7:45–8:00 PM — Closing

Tickets

AREA 81 Members: Log in to Nexus for your VIP code — it unlocks a surprise discount at checkout.

Non-members: $10 + taxes