MWMC has members in a variety of industries — a fact we are very proud of. We strive to make sure our programming and volunteer opportunities meet the needs of our entire membership, whether you are in a corporate, agency or independent work environment.

MWMC has many opportunities available to those who are self-employed and looking to expand their prospect network through their MWMC membership. Below are a few examples of these opportunities:

• Do your homework. When you join MWMC, you are granted access to our online member directory that provides short bios on each member and their contact information. This is useful in many ways; you can find other MMWC members in your industry to network with and bounce ideas off of or discover members who fit your prospect profile.

To update your own profile in the member directory, click on Member Login in the upper right corner of the MWMC website and enter your email and password. (If you haven’t registered for member access, you will need to complete the registration form first. This can be found next to the Member Login option.) Once you’re logged in, click on My Profile, enter your information and then hit Save Changes Above.

To find people in the member directory, you will need to be logged in to the member portion of the website. Navigate to the Member Directory option in the left menu. There you can do a search for people you have met or just page through the directory. 

If you have trouble logging in to the member portion of the website or navigating the member directory, please reach out to Amanda Broman, VP of Marketing, via email.

• Get noticed. Showcase your skills and knowledge by volunteering for MWMC. We have a number of volunteer opportunities each year and make sure to recognize our volunteers throughout the year. See current opportunities or email Cindy Martin, VP of Membership, with your area of expertise. Another benefit of volunteering is making personal connections with other members who are willing to refer you to their networks.

• Share your expertise. We are always looking for new speakers at our events. What better way to showcase your talents and bring in prospects than to speak about your area of expertise. If you are interested in presenting at one of our events, please email Lindsey Heffern, or Kathleen Clonts. Our spring 2012 schedule is almost full, but we are still looking for fall 2012 speakers.

Do you have other ideas for how to get the most out of your MWMC membership or other ways to expand your business? We would love to hear them below.