Networking in Tucson
PERE was started in 1974 with the goal of helping members grow and thrive in their business's. We are still meeting over breakfast for conversation, ideas, referrals and support from other business owners now. We are a very welcoming and fun group; we don't require extra meetings, tracking referral slips, or perfect attendance. There's always a good laugh at every meeting, too. In fact, many of the members here have been coming to these meetings for many years.
Is PERE the Right Networking Group for you?
Joining a networking group is harder than it sounds. It’s important to visit ahead of time to see how well you get along with everyone, the time has to line up with your schedule, and you need to know what you hope to gain from networking. Some groups are very strict while others are more like open-door mixers.
PERE falls somewhere in the middle. Since we don’t track referral slips or have strict attendance rules, there isn’t as much stress or extra things to do. This is important to us because when we are not at our Wednesday morning meetings, we are usually working! We don’t think business networking should feel like another job.
But we are category-exclusive, encourage members to make presentations and find extra ways to participate in the local business community. We create seminars, sponsor charity events, and host happy hour mixers. We believe that referrals take relationships, and we put in the effort to build those relationships.
PERE falls somewhere in the middle. Since we don’t track referral slips or have strict attendance rules, there isn’t as much stress or extra things to do. This is important to us because when we are not at our Wednesday morning meetings, we are usually working! We don’t think business networking should feel like another job.
But we are category-exclusive, encourage members to make presentations and find extra ways to participate in the local business community. We create seminars, sponsor charity events, and host happy hour mixers. We believe that referrals take relationships, and we put in the effort to build those relationships.
More About Networking with PERE
People interested in checking out PERE may simply show up to a meeting, breakfast is on us your first 2 visits as a guest. After that, you will be asked if you would like to officially join. Please keep the following basics in mind:
To join PERE, you fill out an application and the board reviews it. Then you pay your first quarterly fee (there's no such thing as free breakfast, except for the first two, of course).
PERE members are expected to abide by our by-laws, show up as much as possible and work hard and be kind. We believe in treating each other's referrals, and all business for that matter, with great care .
- PERE only allows one member per profession. Check the members page to see if your business category is open.
- Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7am and are done at 8, so you can get on with your work day uninterrupted.
- Breakfast is covered with a membership. You don't have to "pay twice".
- Board members are rotated yearly. We believe everyone has a different leading style that we can learn from and grow with.
To join PERE, you fill out an application and the board reviews it. Then you pay your first quarterly fee (there's no such thing as free breakfast, except for the first two, of course).
PERE members are expected to abide by our by-laws, show up as much as possible and work hard and be kind. We believe in treating each other's referrals, and all business for that matter, with great care .