Networking

Welcome to A.R.E. Connect - the new social media network for members of the association and retailers. The A.R.E. Connect tool not only allows you to link your comprehensive member profile with other association members and retailers - giving you the power to increase the efficacy of your network, but also quickly gather the information and resources you need.

At a glance, you can view past attended events and connect with other attendees, or see who is registered to effectively plan meetings and identify potential new contacts. Plus, the more you participate in A.R.E. Connect, the more public recognition you'll receive.

Start at A.R.E. Connect homepage, where you'll be able to quickly access the web site's resources, including pertinent industry documents and presentations, archived videos, and industry trends and blogs. You'll also get a fast rundown of our upcoming events, keep track of timely online discussions, connect with colleagues and clients and find new ones. The best part is that A.R.E. Connect's content is driven by you, too. The article upload feature is available for you to share resources that you think are of value to the industry - links to videos, PDFs of articles that are timely and your own opinions via our Blog tool.  

The key to making the most of A.R.E. Connect is creating your member profile and joining a Community. Search for your Committee Community and sign up, or create your own Community based on shared job responsibilities or project ideas.
The choices are limitless.

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