Industry Insite A different approach to networking, Industry Insite prompts you to build a personal profile of your previous companies, interests, career areas, etc. It then provides you with a network view of how many other members match you on each of those specific variables. The Company of Friends is Fast Company magazine's global readers' network of self-organizing local discussion groups, mentoring and networking organizations. You can meet the people associated with the cell in your area and as a member of the readers' network, you can build your own personal profile online. Groups is a free email group service that allows you to easily create and join email groups.
Email groups offer a convenient way to connect with others who share the same interests and ideas.
Their business and finance area is an especially powerful place to go to meet other E-Networkers. There are hundreds of sites that offer advice and counsel to the independent contractor. But free-lance professionals are often your best source of information regarding industry trends and opportunities. You can search their data base of gurus by geographic region and industry specialty, finding out work history, experience and other background information to locate potential E-Networkers. Another great site designed with the interests of the free-lancer in mind.