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Schmooze & Booze

Join us at Suite Lounge for Schmooze N Booze!

S & B is an exclusive professional networking and relationship building event at Suite Lounge in the Bellevue Hyatt Regency Hotel that is open for new quests.

You can expect to enjoy high-caliber networking, social food provided by a monthly sponsor, delicious signature cocktail drinks all at happy hour prices and an upbeat atmosphere found only at the Eastside's most sophisticated social scene.

5:30-7:00 | NO Business Talk
7:00-8:30 | Biz Talk ALLOWED to set follow-up appointments
5:30-8:30 | Happy Hour Specials for ALL!

There is one rule for Schmooze & Booze:
You may not talk about your business or ask of another about their business (unless that business is the sponsor) while in the no business talk time. (No prospecting or business while at the bar).

SHOULD YOU BREAK THE RULE?
If you do break the rule and are caught, you are asked to buy one drink to redeem your placement in event.

The general premise is that in business you are more likely to have repeat business with a person whom you know. This group literally forces our members to interact on a personal level thus building professional relationships that will lead to more referrals, connections, direct business, and other benefits of knowing someone outside of strictly business.

During the event you will be asked to put your card into a pitcher. The next day an email will go out with the names of the attendees so you can follow up and talk business if you would like to.

You are expected to pay for your own food and drinks while at the event. Light appetizers will be provided from our sponsor.

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