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11.18.25
Showing Up Pays Off: The Ripple Effect of Community Connections
Guest Post by Haley Bruggeman, Account Manager, OpGo Marketing
Vendor, Advanced Business Methods, at the 2024 Holiday Business After Hours event connecting with attendees.
Hear firsthand how attending Business After Hours networking events can spark partnerships and long-term business growth.
If you’ve ever wondered whether attending The Chamber’s Business After Hours event is worth the time, I can say with confidence that it absolutely is. Over the years, these events have led to new connections, unexpected opportunities and long-term partnerships that continue to shape the work we do at OpGo Marketing.
Business After Hours is a place where conversations turn into partnerships, and those partnerships often have a ripple effect that lasts long after the evening ends.
One Conversation Can Spark Something Bigger
About a year ago, I met Sarah Matthews, Executive Director of the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center (RRCAC), at a Business After Hours event. What started as a friendly chat led to a lasting partnership built on shared values and community purpose.
Since that introduction, our team has supported RRCAC with several fundraising events and awareness campaigns, but the impact didn’t stop there. Through that connection, Sarah and her team have referred us to other organizations that share our passion for community impact. Those introductions have opened the door to new clients and new opportunities we never would have found otherwise.
“From one conversation came an unexpected and powerful partnership with OpGo. Their support has helped us reach new audiences, build collaborative relationships, and amplify our work in the community. It’s proof that the right partnership can accelerate real, lasting change—not only for us, but for the victims we serve.”
— Sarah Matthews, Executive Director of the Red River Children’s Advocacy Center
The Power of Connection
When you show up to events like Business After Hours, you’re doing more than handing out business cards; you’re planting seeds. You never know how one simple introduction might influence your business, your team or even your personal growth down the road.
That belief in showing up is something our CEO, Tiffanie Honeyman, shares as well.
“As a business, community connection matters. Business After Hours keeps OpGo connected to the pulse of our community. We don’t just meet potential clients — we meet people who share our values, our drive and our commitment to making this region thrive.”
— Tiffanie Honeyman, CEO, OpGo Marketing
Why You Should Attend December’s Business After Hours
If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to get involved, this is it. December’s Business After Hours is The Chamber’s biggest networking event of the year and the perfect chance to meet other professionals, and maybe your newest client.
You’ll find great conversation, appetizers, door prizes and maybe even Santa, but more importantly, you’ll find possibility. Every handshake, every laugh, every shared idea has the potential to start a ripple effect.
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