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DESCRIPTION:Join us to Celebrate the Holidays at this Members Only Event!\n
 Agenda:\n\nCheck-in & Networking: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM\nEducational Session
 : 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM\nNetworking Luncheon: 12:00 PM\n\nMastering the Art 
 of Small Talk Speaker: Beth Beaty\, Business Development Representative\, 
 Software Solutions\, Inc.\nSession Description: Small talk may seem trivia
 l\, but it’s a powerful tool for connection\, collaboration\, and building
  relationships\, both personally and professionally. In this engaging and 
 practical session inspired by Debra Fine’s book The Fine Art of Small Talk
 \, we’ll explore the subtle craft behind everyday conversations. You’ll le
 arn how to initiate dialogue\, avoid dead ends\, and navigate social situa
 tions with ease. Whether you're at a networking event\, social gathering\,
  or team meeting\, the ability to talk comfortably with anyone is a skill 
 you can master.\nThrough a mix of insights\, self-assessment\, strategies\
 , and group exercises\, you'll leave this session with practical tools to 
 become a more confident and effective communicator.\nLearning Objectives:\
 nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to:\n\nDefine what
  small talk is and debunk common misconceptions about it.\nUnderstand the 
 psychological and social benefits of engaging in small talk.\nApply key st
 rategies to initiate and sustain meaningful conversations.\nUse practical 
 techniques to keep conversations going and gracefully exit them when neede
 d\n\nSpeaker Bio:\nBeth Beaty\, Business Development Representative\, Soft
 ware Solutions\, Inc.Beth Beaty joined Software Solutions Inc. (SSI) in Ja
 nuary 2025 as a Business Development Representative. She has nearly 20 yea
 rs of experience in the public sector\, with a focus on local government f
 inance. Prior to SSI\, she served as Senior Association Manager for the Il
 linois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA)\, where she planned
  and executed the Annual Conference\, chapter and committee meetings\, and
  professional development programs. She also played a key role in implemen
 ting strategic initiatives to improve member engagement and strengthen rec
 ruiting and retention outcomes.\nWith nearly two decades of experience in 
 the public sector\, Beth’s previous role was as Administrative Services Ma
 nager in the Finance Department of the City of Urbana\, where she gained a
  deep understanding of local government operations. Beth also served as Tr
 easurer and Regional Coordinator for the Downstate Illinois Government Fin
 ance Officers Association (DIGFOA). A graduate of Eastern Illinois Univers
 ity\, Beth remains an active member of IGFOA.\nParking DetailsHILL STREET 
 PARKING GARAGE is free up to two hours and $0.75/hr afterwards.Parking met
 ers are $0.75/hrPhone Number of Location: 217-239-3505\nDelivery method: G
 roup-LiveProgram Level: OverviewPrerequisites: No prerequisites requiredAd
 vanced Preparation: No advanced preparation requiredField of Study: Person
 al Development - Non-TechnicalLast Review/Revision/Update: December 4\, 20
 25NASBA CPE Credits: Earn about 1.0 CPE Credits
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LOCATION:Big Grove Tavern\, 1 E Main St Suite 101\, Champaign\, IL 61820
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SUMMARY:Central Region - Holiday Social
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