I have found a wonderful place to network with business professionals and to advertise.

It is the Business First Newspapaer and Business First Networking Breakfasts.  BF is the local business newspaper with the average subscriber having an annual income of in excess of $150,000.

I absolutely love advertising in the publication.  It is easy and not too expensive. A 2x2 ad costs me $105 for an insertion.  The publication comes out every Friday and targets the professional community.

All of our commercial and higher end residential properties get an ad here, usually more than one.  Believe me, the calls come in.

Back to the breakfasts....  They are attended by usually a minimum of 300 people and are totally free to the attendee.  You will find CEO's, corporate executives, politicians, bankers, philanthropists and business reporters in attendance.  Last week there were two recent college grads working the room to find jobs!  This is not only a great way to find clients or buyers of property, but a great way to meet people who are influential in business and the community.  Breakfasts are held about every 8 weeks in a different part of the Columbus, OH Metro area.

Business First is part of Business Journals, so there may be a similar publication in your area.  Click here.  For a link to Columbus Business First Website click here.  For classified ads, ask for Holly Caruso.  For display ads, Holly can probably help you, but might refer you to Donna.

If you want a free 4 week trial subscription to Columbus Business First, email me your name and contact info. to rfk@gryphonusa.com.    They have given me 100 free trial subscription cards for my friends and clients to enjoy.