Hilton Garden Inn Union Station

November 17, 2021 - 5 to 7 pm

Join our hosts for a reception with some light bites and a champagne toast. Then we will take a tour around the meeting space and guestrooms.

Finally, we will end in Woodie Fisher, where up to 13 of us will have dinner in the private dining room with a 20% discount.

Register for more information!

Meet The Neighbors Happy Hour!

October 28, 2021 - 5 to 7 pm

This month, we are combining forces with Administrative Professionals Network to help us all expand our networks … and we have an in-person happy hour sponsor!

Renee DeBell from Virgin Incentives is hosting catered food and beverage for this month’s event to tell us all about Virgin’s SUPER COOL incentive experiences and how they could benefit our companies. Check out their materials here.

Please note: We are charging a small $5 registration fee for this event to ensure attendance.

End of Summer In-Person Networking

September 14, 2021 - 5 to 7 pm

Help us celebrate the end of summer at a venue that opened just before the pandemic began. We’re planning on paying our own way, and we ask that all attendees come prepared to spend a little something. The restaurant is extending happy hour pricing for the duration of our event!

We’d also love to hear what educational topics you’re interested in going forward, so bring those ideas. We will have a maximum of 25 people at this event, so register early!

If you register and aren’t able to attend, please cancel (via Eventbrite or email) at least 24 hours in advance so the venue can plan staffing levels.

The Future of Administration

August 24, 2021 - 5 to 7 pm

Wondering about trends in administration? Which skills are employers starting to ask for? What can help you stand out to a recruiter? This month is for you!

Cheryl Grimaldi is the president of an executive search firm - Tangent West. She is great at keeping her finger on the pulse of administration, and even started her business focused on placing high level Executive Assistants.

Click here to download this month’s cocktail recipes.

Click here for Cheryl’s contact information.

In-Person
Summer Happy Hour

July 20, 2021 - 5 to 7 pm

It has been a LONG time since we’ve been in person, and we’re excited to see your faces!

This month, we’re going to help keep our venue friends in business by paying our own way. No agenda. Just re-connecting with drinks, food, and miniature golf.

We have a maximum of 25 people for this event due to current external event constraints with some of our member’s companies, so register early!

Check out our group photo!

Time & Task Management

June 15, 2021 - 5 to 7 pm

We all struggle to balance what we need to get done and what our team asks us to do last minute. In this talk, Megan Anderson will share a few easy ways to help reduce your own stress and still keep on top of all your tasks.

Megan is an expert in business management with more than 20 years of experience. She has owned her own consulting firm for the past six years, and last year she founded FLOW to help business owners connect to their strengths through online co-working and on-the-spot expert advice from her team.

Finding Your Leadership Through Stories

May 20, 2021 - 5 to 7 pm

Upon first glance, you might wonder: "What does storytelling have to do with leadership?" It turns out storytelling can be a powerful tool to connect with others, generate faithful followers, and catalyze us to act - sound like leadership to you?

Christine Daspro, CEO of Threads of Leadership, will share the value of identifying the thread of your story and how it weaves together to equate to leadership. She will share her years of experience developing women leaders through life-long learning, creating valuable connections, and curating impactful discussions. You will learn the value of your story and how you can use it to motivate, entertain, and inspire.

Click here to download the worksheet for this session.

Confronting Imposter Syndrome

April 19, 2021 - 5 to 7 pm

Chrysta Bairre is a dynamic keynote speaker and author of the book, Beautiful Badass: How To Believe In Yourself Against The Odds. She is also the founder of She Goes High, a women’s leadership community for introverts in Northern Colorado.

Are you afraid of being found out as a fraud? Impostor Syndrome is more common than you might think, with some estimates suggesting as many as 70% of successful people experience it! It can cause self-doubt, stress, anxiety, and not reaching your full potential.

In this talk, we'll cover how Impostor Syndrome shows up in life and business, as well as tips and tools to overcome it so it doesn't stop you from success!

Click here to download this month’s cocktail recipe.

Leveraging the Power of Microsoft Teams

March 17, 2021 - 5 to 7 pm

With over 25 years’ experience as a tech translator and problem solver, Dawn Bjork, MCT, MOSM, CVP is The Software Pro®.

In this session, Dawn will cover customizing the Teams environment, working with files, adding applications, and using the meeting tools more effectively.

Look for prizes this month too! One for the best St Patrick’s Day outfit, and another for the best toast.

Reflection & Personal Growth

Tuesday February 16, 2021 - 5 to 7 pm

After a year of significant uncertainty, we’ll take time to reflect on the impact of the pandemic through the lens of post-traumatic growth (PTG). PTG is “the transformative positive change that can occur as a result of a struggle with great adversity.”

People who make meaning out of adversity report an increased sense of their own ability to prevail, better relationships, and greater senses of belonging, compassion, purpose, and appreciation for life.

DDAP member Lisa Liss will facilitate and guide us towards identifying our “narrative compass,” which gives us direction about how to move forward with what we have learned. This is a low pressure exercise and you will not be expected to share your thoughts with the group unless you feel compelled to. This is an exercise for you and your personal journey.

Click here to download this month’s materials.

Goal Setting Workshop

Wednesday January 13, 2021 - 5 to 7 pm

Please join us for a workshop to kick start your 2021 goal setting!

Elizabeth Harms will be leading the group in a brainstorming exercise designed to help you focus on what’s most important when creating your 2021 goals.

Click here to download exercise materials.

Holiday Happy Hour

Tuesday December 15th - 5 to 7 pm

Please join us for our first ever virtual event!

Grab your favorite mocktail or cocktail and a snack, and join us for some fun networking and holiday-themed games.

The link will be sent to all who register for this event.