FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, July 16, 2006

Contact:
Sharan Tash
Founder
847-571-0338
sharan@thepronetworker.com

FREE Networking, Business and Social Website Brings a Whole New Dimension
To The Chicagoland Event Market

CHICAGO – July 16, 2006 – The Professional Networker® website is celebrating its one year anniversary online with a new look and extended capabilities.  Over 300 organizations list their events, which lists over 70 events on some days.  The 3000 members have asked for easier maneuverability, and the re-launch will provide what they have asked for.   

Sharan Tash, the founder of The Professional Networker®, http://www.thepronetworker.com, wants to provide Chicagoland with a free online calendar that is updated daily with all networking, business, fund-raising, social, and career development events easily accessible to its’ members.  When an event of interest is found, the member hits a link to the organization’s website, signs-up for the event, and can then create a reminder about the event.  With one touch of a button, the event is then added to their personal Outlook calendar. 

 “The savvy business professional knows that marketing dollars must be spent on networking, therefore The Professional Networker® provides a resource calendar for the busy professional to plan their day, week, or month at one online session”, Tash says.

Organizations are seeing an increase in their attendance.  “The Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce provides many opportunities for our members to network which is important for growing their businesses.  The Professional Networker® website has provided our members with many new participants to meet at our events, and our Chamber has seen an increase in the number of new members”, said Lynne Schneider, Executive Director, Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.

"The Professional Networker® website has been a fabulous resource for me and my company by offering diverse networking options that I never knew were out there, said Brian Moak, co-owner of Duxler Tire and Car Care and website member and advertiser.

To learn more about The Professional Networker®, or sign up for a free membership that provides access to events throughout Chicagoland and insightful articles on the subject, go to http://www.thepronetworker.com, or contact Sharan Tash at 847-571-0338.

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