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This article was original published on Mastercard Biz
Author: Thom Singer, Business Operations & Strategy

In our busy social media crazy world we often forget the importance of being in a live face-to-face setting with others from the business community.
Being active in your industry trade association can bring with it many benefits.  There is power in being connected to other people who are active in your line of work, but it can also be easy to talk yourself out of committing to that annual meeting year after year.  Many people think that joining the organization is enough, but to capitalize on the return on your investment you need to be engaged and participate in the meetings.

Small business owners are busy, so the thought of taking a few days away from the office to participate in a conference, trade show, convention or seminar can seem like a waste of time.  However, these live meetings might be just what you need to uncover new ways to growing your business.

Many think that being around competitors can be a waste of time, or worse, a chance for others to steal their ideas.  But not everyone in your business is actually a competitor, as many can be allies and friends.  The mindset you choose about participating in events will impact your results.

Here are five reasons to attend your industry conference:

1. Educational opportunities
2. Networking with Peers
3. Encounter New Vendors and Suppliers
4. Position Yourself as an Expert
5. Have Fun!

For more details on each reason check out the full article at: https://www.mastercardbiz.com/2013/06/19/5-reasons-you-should-attend-a-conference-in-your-field/

This year, the North Carolina Employment and Training Association (NCETA) Annual Spring Conference is expected to attract over 300 Workforce Development Professionals and several Employers from the Healthcare, IT, Advanced Manufacturing and Construction industries from across the state. Attendees will represent workforce professionals from state and federal government, education, community-based organizations, community colleges and the private sector.

NCETA invites you to join us at the Hotel Ballast by Hilton in Wilmington, North Carolina from April 1-3, 2020.  Sponsors\Exhibitors have always been an integral part of our conference and we hope you will be with us this year as we celebrate 53 years of excellence in workforce development.

Sponsor/Exhibitor Form

https://www.ncperkins.org/nceta/index.php

Our mission is to help get all North Carolinians on a Career Pathway that will lead to life-sustaining wages in a career they enjoy.

Our next “Raising the Awareness of Career Pathways” meeting will be this Thursday, September 19, at 9am.
Join us via webinar by registering here:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1365411321087429133

Each month we will gather to discuss the large career exploration events happening across the state, as well as explore information about job projections and predictions for the future.

This month we look at the upcoming events in both Manufacturing Careers Awareness Week as well as Careers in Construction Month. Both coming soon in October.

Join the North Carolina Employment and Training Association (NCETA) and the NC Community College System for a workshop on using the new North Carolina Career Clusters Guide. This workshop is intended for front-line workforce professionals who work with people who need to discover a career that is best for them.

May 2-3, 2019, at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC

Link to More Information and the Registration