Coffee & Contacts

Ever heard the phrase It is not what you know, but WHO you know?

So, how do you connect with the right “who's" that will help you get what you want and get ahead. First thing anyone will tell you about how to succeed in business is that you have to network. But do you know how? Do you really? Are you any good at it? Are you just scared to attempt it?

This month's Coffee & Contacts will feature a panel discussion on all facets of modern networking. 

Patty Neuswanger currently serves as the  Director of Marketing & Development at HandsOn Suburban Chicago, forging relationships with local government offices, expanding community partnerships and engaging area businesses and civic groups to support HOSC’s many program  initiatives. She also directs the marketing and social media campaigns for the organization.  Patty has experience in both the profit and nonprofit sectors consulting for a variety of clients and served as president of the Illinois Chapter of Families of Russian & Ukrainian Adoptions.  Currently a member of eleven area chambers of commerce, she has extensive experience as a networker.   Patty and her husband live in Arlington Heights and have two teenagers.  

David Yurko's first career was in and around the Printing Industry for 41 years.  Second career in Social Services for 2 years.  Now a Consultant, Counselor, Coach, Cheerleader, Sounding Board, Confidant, Volunteer or Friend however "RETIRED MOSTLY"!
• Relationship Builder – Virtually every year since 1970 professional activities have required the ability to form, nurture and maintain ongoing relationships in order to facilitate continuing business activity.
• Managed Teams of People – 37 ½ years
• General Manager (Sales & Operations) – 25 years
• Sales Manager (Exclusively) – 6 years
• Sales Professional (Exclusively & While in Management) – 20 years 
• Operations Manager (Exclusively) – 4 years 
Networking Quote - “It never was about you, it’s not about you now and it never will be about you.  Unselfishly help others succeed and connect and see what happens – not overnight but overtime!” - David Yurko, 2011

Thomas Anderson, AdviCoach Business Coach and Developer.  Tom is often referred as an expert networker. He is a highly regarded speaker and conducts workshops and seminars for business owners and executives on the topic of networking. He was featured at the 2013 International Conference of Coaches for Franchise Source Brands International as a Chamber of Commerce Networking subject matter expert.  Tom serves the Schaumburg Business Association on the Board and as an Ambassador.
 
With over 35 years of executive experience spanning six industries, Tom is a proven and effective leader, creating extraordinary results through execution in manufacturing, distribution and service organizations. He coaches business owners to dramatically improve the financial and operational results of their companies. With tested experience in strategic improvement, Tom has created extraordinary value in business environments ranging from adversity to substantial growth and prosperity.  Connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+.


Katie Berganske graduated from Illinois State University, majoring in Business Management and Marketing. She also studied European Business History, Ethics and Practices through a summer abroad program at the University of Western England, Bristol.  She is the District M

anager at AmCheck, a world-class local payroll company in Schaumburg, IL. Throughout her sales career she has earn numerous sales awards and exceeded company quotas. Katie takes great pride in assisting and supporting community events and non-profit organizations. Some of which include: The Prairie Center for the Arts Foundation in Schaumburg, Feed My Starving Children, Emceeing a 5K Color Run supporting Clearbrook as well as the Party for the Cure for Breast Cancer supporting Gateway for Cancer Research. She also serves on the Board of Directors as well as the Ambassador Committee and other event-related committees for the Schaumburg Business Association where she was presented with the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2012. Katie is also a member of the SBAC, Northwest Human Resources Council, Italian Chamber of Commerce and American Payroll Association.