One of the most exciting things for small business owners in 2022 is returning to in-person networking and referral groups without restrictions. That also means it's a great time to revisit best practices and strategies for building a successful referral network. 

Joining this episode are Ian Campbell, Founder and CEO of Mission Suite, and Philip Pelto, Co-Founder of Firestorm. We explore the top things to know before a networking event, the questions to ask to form a referral partnership, and simple strategies to nurture those referral relationships.

The Arvada Chamber is proud to bring you the What’s Important Now Podcast. This podcast features business and community leaders with timely updates and advice to help Arvada businesses and non-profits thrive.

Guests: Barber-Nichols President, Matt Malone, and HR Manager, Rachel Jaakkola

Guests: Samantha Troisi (Graduate, University of California Long Beach) and Arielle Wiedenbeck (Graduate, University of Nebraska - Lincoln).

The Public Relations Student Society of America hosted a competition this past year which challenged student teams to implement a public relations campaign centered on enhancing civility in their community. 

The national competition received 54 entries. We are joined on the podcast by leaders from the top two entries to discuss why promoting civility is critical for your employees and customers and tactics you should employ today.