1. What is SBN?
The Skidmore Business Network (SBN), www.SkidBiz.net, is an alumni driven initiative
with a focused mission to build a unique, powerful network in which industry learnings
and best practices are shared, and professional connections are initiated and further
developed. SBN is open to professional members of the Skidmore community, including
alumni, friends and parents, who work in business, finance and directly-related fields, such
as law, marketing, consulting and public relations. Join SBN today, to take advantage of:
Quarterly events to foster professional development, networking, and socializing
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among alumni, professors, and leading business professionals;
Online and offline forums to discuss current business issues and business successes
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Educational and development opportunities to enhance members’ skills and provide
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insights into emerging business theories, strategies and practices.
Where Does It All Happen and How?
The Where: SBN networking sessions currently take place quarterly in Boston, New York
City, Philadelphia and San Francisco If there isn’t a local chapter near you and you’re
interested in coordinating one, let us know! More detailed information on all chapters and
meetings can be found at www.skidbiz.net.
The How: SBN sessions foster free exchange of information and ideas. Each SBN
participant is encouraged to introduce him/herself, and provide a brief description of
his/her profession, title and company. After the initial introduction, a speaker will present
on a topical issue for 10-15 minutes. In conclusion, interested participants share resources
and request assistance in locating information needed for his/her profession.
Online networking tools: Yahoo Group listserves and LinkedIn
Sign up for SBN's Yahoo! groups listserves, which are online vehicles to supplement the
offline networking events. In order to gain access to the listserves, please provide your
contact information, class year and occupation.
SkidBizChatNYC: To network with local alumni
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SkidBizChatNYC/join
SkidBizChatBoston: To network with local alumni
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SkidBizChatBoston/join
SkidBizChatSF: To network with local alumni
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SkidBizChatSF/join
Email Info@skidbiz.net For General Inquiries

2. SkidBizPhilly: To network with local alumni
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SkidBizPhilly/
SkidBizChat: To network with nationally and internationally-based alumni:
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/SkidBizChat/join.
Please be sure to let us know who you are (name, location, class year, and current
profession). We look forward to chatting with you!
SBN LinkedIn Group:
SBN Members may also join the SBN LinkedIn Group for job referrals. Current members
are already pre-approved and may accept the invitation for group membership
at: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/2919/69B5234BD081
New members may also apply for SBN LinkedIn Group membership at the url above; they
will be accepted as soon as SBN membership is verified (within 24 hours).
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