PRINCETON CHAPTER DESCRIPTION

Chapter Description
The Financial Executive Network Group began in 1991 with a circle of friends around a table in Connecticut. As membership expanded outside of the tri-state area, there was a need to create the same personal and direct contact for FENG members in other parts of the country. That is how the local chapters developed. The Princeton chapter was one of the first and is an extension of the national organization. It follows the same governing tenets and rules of conduct established by the National office. The Princeton chapter has over 1,800 members, over half of which are “alumni.”

First and foremost, the chapter is a networking group decentralized and driven by the needs and interests of the Chapter members themselves. It serves as a link to the Route 1, the Einstein Alley business community, and Central New Jersey in general. John Czajkowski and Jim Hockenberry run it jointly with its sister chapter, Monmouth/Ocean. The two chapters have strong connections, many joint members, and a history of working together. They are close geographically which facilitates combined meetings.

Our mission is to support / guide, and help each other, share leads, and discuss general intelligence about the market. We look to help you to sharpen your talents and help you to grow in these areas:

• Skills for life -personal branding and fulfillment, self-marketing, personal awareness, etc.
• Professional development including how to better leverage your network and FENG, to better interview, to focus your goals, and how to reach out to others for help.
• Your business issues and concerns. Discuss and receive advice.

The two chapters hold two “Princeton breakfast-style” meetings per month with exceptions for holidays:
• A Zoom meeting, open to everyone in FENG, on the first Friday, and
• A Face-to-face-meeting in the Princeton area on the second Saturday.

The meetings are designed for members to get to know and help each other in a relaxed and informal setting. There is no agenda – this will give you time to interact and receive individualized attention. The goal of our meetings is to advance your career, meet your needs, and answer your questions. Everyone will have a chance to discuss his/her issues in a collaborative and constructive setting. Everyone contributes, and the format facilitates long-term friendships.

REMEMBER:
-Each job is just the gap we have between looking for new work
-The key to finding new employment is NETWORKING.