Virtual Multichamber Speed Networking

Join us via Zoom for a relaxed but structured virtual networking session with professionals from Melrose and the surrounding towns. After the event you will receive the complete list of attendees, their company information and their email address to make additional connections.

We will open this virtual networking event with a 10-minute talk about the general state of the economy. See speaker details below.

Even if you can’t meet in person, that doesn’t mean business — or the need to build relationships — stops. In fact, without the natural interactions that go along with in-person work and events, it’s even more important to be proactive in your networking efforts. 

Here's how it works

• First, don't forget to bring your favorite cocktail, beverage or afternoon snack.
• When you arrive online you will first be greeted by our Chamber Directors.A short business talk will kick things off (10-15 minutes).
• You will then be placed in a random online breakout room with 6 or 7 other people. (This number may vary depending on the total number of attendees.) 
• Each person will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the breakout room with a mix of professional and personal information. 
• If time allows, the room moderator will propose a discussion question for the remaining time. 
• After an allotted amount of time, attendees will be will be switched, randomly, to another breakout room for further introductions. 
• After the event, all attendees will receive the complete registration list, in order to make additional connections.

Guest Speaker: Zenaida Buenaventura Orduna of East Cambridge Savings Bank

Zenaida is a Wealth Management Advisor with East Cambridge Financial Services. Prior to joining the bank, she worked for other wealth management firms such as Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley, providing business owners and corporate executives with financial planning, retirement planning and financial advice.

Zenaida had a successful career in investment banking before transitioning to wealth management. As an experienced Wealth Advisor, she oversees the finances of business enterprises, individuals and families. Her goal is to help clients achieve capital preservation and growth by focusing on prudent financial advice and suitable financial solutions.

Zenaida helps business owners and self-employed individuals save on taxes by setting up retirement plans such as 401(k)s, SEP IRAs, and other tax-deferred retirement plans. She also assists business owners in doing buy-sell agreements, business valuations, succession planning and key man insurance - all of these are meant to protect their assets.

Zenaida holds a Master in Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics degree, and has been in financial services for over 20 years.

Guest Speaker: Michael Kaye, President and CEO of The Business Coach

Michael Kaye, President and CEO of The Business Coach, has started and built six companies before founding The Business Coach in 1997. He has actual, hands-on experience as per how to run and lead businesses in challenging times, such as our challenging times that we are facing today.  Since starting TheBusinessCoach.com he has worked with entrepreneurs who wanted to start their own company, government institutions, non-profits, Fortune 500 companies and Executive Coaching to CEO's.  His formal education includes an MBA from Northwestern University, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Business, M.S. level studies at Harvard University, and a Finance /Accounting undergraduate degree.  

Michael has received numerous awards for his business accomplishments including the Governor's Citation Award from Governor Deval Patrick, of Massachusetts in both 2008 and 2011 for his outstanding service to the business community.