Thank you for confirming your CoF membership! Following the redesign and relaunch of the CoF Web and the membership confirmation process, Fast Company' s readers' network is now more than 6,000 members strong. That' s substantially smaller than the CoF' s previous membership level, but the 6,000 members we have now are confirmed and qualified members.
Now comprising more than 130 local CoF groups and almost 60 new special interest groups, the CoF is a global network of business leaders and innovators. The CoF' s foundation is now firm, and we have something solid to build on.
The CoF is only as strong as its members -- and the connections between them. If you haven' t acquainted yourself with the new CoF Web tools, you might find the new Help documentation useful.
The CoF is more than a mailing list or event series, and there' s a lot of tools available on the CoF Web. To start, you might consider introducing yourself to the other members associated with your CoF groups, asking a question, sharing a useful tool or resource, and otherwise reaching out to other members in your area. The CoF is what you make it.
If you have a co-worker, colleague, or friend who you think would benefit from participating in the CoF, feel free to invite them to join the network. The more people involved in the CoF, the more fun and productive the network will be. Take a minute to think about who you' d like to be involved in the CoF -- who are the most interesting, innovative, and energetic leaders you know? -- and invite them to join the network. Who do you want to be part of the conversation?
This June 1-3 in Miami, Florida, Fast Company brings to you its ninth RealTime, an event designed to answer your questions about what it takes to compete, lead, and innovate in tougher times.
Meet and learn from CEO?s and senior executives from Yahoo!, ING Direct, Blue Nile, JetBlue Airways, salesforce.com, easyGroup, and other organizations. Get pragmatic advice, ideas, and tools from these inspiring business leaders, all from companies that have invigorating stories to tell -- at a time when many of us do not.
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We are pleased to announce the addition of the following two speakers to our roster of prominent business leaders:
Because the Company of Friends is an important part of the Fast Company community, we have several special offers and events just for you at this year' s RealTime.
Special CoF-only registration discount:
The first 25 CoF members to register for RealTime will receive the special CoF promotional rate of $1,000. (That' s more than 40% off the regular conference price of $1,750!) Once the first 25 spaces have been filled (and they are filling quickly!) we will offer the next 25 CoF members a special promotional rate of $1,250. Act quickly and reserve your spot now!
Two is Company... Five is Fast Company:
Many past attendees have commented on the increased value of having fellow CoF members, colleagues, and business partners attend RealTime with them. Have five (5) or more people who have not previously attended RealTime join you as you attend RealTime in Miami and receive one (1) free night at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Register now and let us know who you' re referring to make sure you reap the benefits.
Very Special Company:
We just added a special Company of Friends-only workshop with one of our keynote speakers on Sunday morning before the main event kicks off at 6 p.m. This will be a great way to meet other CoF members from around the globe -- as well as the CoF' s global coordinator, Heath Row.
If you would like to register a group please call Registration Manager Rich Whelan at 800.665.6547 or email Rich at rwhelan@fastcompany.com .
Every month, as featured in Fast Company magazine, members and local groups of the Company of Friends gather online and in person for discussions, workshops, and other events.
To help you learn more about -- and get involved in -- some of the best and brightest CoF events organized by local groups every month, we' ve developed a global, public monthly calendar. This month-at-a-glance calendar is accessible by non-members, as well as CoF members.
Use this global calendar as you travel on business. Share it with friends who don' t belong to the network.
CoF gatherings are a great way to meet other FC readers and forward thinking business leaders in your area. We hope to see you at a CoF event soon!
We' d like to recognize and welcome the newest CoF coordinators and coordination team members since our last CoF-wide email.
If you' re interested in starting a CoF group in your area, refer to the CoF Handbook and the Rough Guide to CoF Coordination. Then, contact Heath at heath@fastcompany.com to discuss next steps.
New coordinators:
If you' d like more information about volunteer CoF leadership opportunities, please contact your local coordinator.
As special thanks for your involvement in the Company of Friends and for your ongoing support -- Fast Company is offering a special subscription discount for CoF members.
If you' re a member of the CoF living or working in the United States, you can now subscribe to Fast Company for $10.50 a year -- more than 80% off the cover price! (For Canadian subscribers, we need to add $17 to cover postage and GST.)
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