The end of the year typically brings with it a time of reflection. We tend to look back on the year’s achievements, breakthroughs and failures, on both a personal and professional level. It’s from those past experiences that we define and shape the next plan of action moving forward, setting a roadmap for the upcoming year. This is a process entrepreneurs know all too well and can find difficult and confusing without proper guidance.
Enter Netcito’s 3rd Annual Retreat. Netcito – which helps entrepreneurs and innovators attain their creative potential through a network of peer advisory circles – is hosting their 3rd annual retreat designed to help you define your entrepreneurial path in 2014 by identifying areas of improvement in both your professional and personal life.
Zach Axelrod of Skyline Innovations has attended both Netcito Retreats of the past and explained how advantageous they can be. "Good speakers and exercises. No pretentiousness, just focused on clearing your head, thinking about the year ahead and what has to be accomplished, a lot of good people around all working on the same process," he said of his experience. His testimonial speaks to what a great opportunity the retreats can be for all go-getters.
This year the event will be a day long opportunity to work in conjunction with Neticito’s community of entrepreneurs and members of the D.C. startup community. You will be able to make invaluable connections as these knowledgeable folks share insight on their experiences through workshops, peer circle meetings and breakout sessions. What's more, you'll also get a chance to meet Mayoral candidate and founder of D.C.'s Busboys & Poets, Andy Shallal. He'll be delivering the Keynote Address to culminate the event.
Netcito’s 3rd Annual Retreat is a must for any entrepreneur looking to make meaningful connections and to discover tools that can help them develop a sound game plan for 2014, and Jen Dalton couldn't agree more.
A Netcito Community Member and CEO of BrandMirror, Dalton said “Last year’s retreat provided the perfect mix of self-reflection, building relationships, and allowed me to focus on moving my business forward. The amazing speaker coupled with group exercises made it a very fruitful investment of my time and I look forward to the 2014 event."
Here's What You Need To Know:
When: Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM (EST)
Where: Microsoft Chevy Chase Offices
5404 Wisconsin Ave #700 Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Who Can Attend? Current and prospective members looking to join the Netcito community - New Netcito members are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Annual Retreat. This is a perfect chance to experience the power of the Netcito community and develop clarity for 2014 at the same time.
Any new members to the network must apply before attending the event so that they can be able to participate full throughout the day. You can review membership qualifications here and submit an application here. You can expect to hear back from the Netcito team to schedule an interview and to give a quick walkthrough.
Agenda:
8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00-9:30 Introduction Minute of Silence Warm-Up: This or That Commonalities Exercise – across groups – meet 10 people
9:30-10:45 Keynote - Andy Shallal
10:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 11:30 2014 Vision Exercise
11:30 - 12:00 Circle of Reciprocity
12:00-1:00 Healthy Lunch (Menu by Eightcito Kerrie Martin) with assigned seating and Table Topics
1:00-3:30 Circle Meetings: Explore 2014 Vision
Review results of Circle Development Survey
Set Annual Circle Goals – 3 specific, measureable goals for each circle
3:30-3:45 Break
3:45-5:00 Circle Meetings Continued
5:00-5:30 Shout-Outs and closing comments
Through peer advisory groups, Netcito offers transformative experiences and proven results to a wide range of entrepreneurs, innovators and startup founders. This event will be no different. Let's start 2014 off with a bang. Hope to see you there!
