Biznik business networking community gets 10,000th member, Arvis Northrop
On April 1st, I blogged about Biznik getting its 9,000th member. I estimated that, with a little help, we’d have 10,000 members by May 1. As it turns out, we got a lot of help. (Thanks to Wendy Kaufman’s story about Biznik on NPR.) As a result, less than two weeks later, I’m thrilled to welcome Arvis Northrop as the #10,000 member of this business networking community. Welcome Arvis! More about her in a minute…
When Lara and I started Biznik, we used to dream about having a network with 100 members. It seems like a pretty small number in hindsight, but it took us 7 months to reach that first milestone. Then we dreamed about having 500. Then 1,000, and then - dared we imagine it - 10,000 members. So it’s a big thrill for us to cross this psychological line. And it’s a big deal for the whole community, too, because the more members Biznik has, the more potential business relationships you can form here. And that, of course, is why we’re all here.
In the past 24 hours, Biznik has added 79 new members (well above our 30-day average, which currently stands at 57 new members per day). Our new dream: 15,000 members in time for BizJam Seattle on July 10.
Meanwhile, let’s learn a little more about Arvis. She’s from Napa, California, and she joined Biznik 5 days ago (yes, I should have blogged about this soooner, but I have been busy hiring an extraordinary team of developers - more on that in the next day or two).
What Arvis does
I am a freelance writer specializing in travel writing, ecotourism and Fair Trade. I write/edit newsletters, email campaigns, website content, press releases, etc. for businesses. I also do desktop publishing: flyers, postcards and PowerPoint presentations.
What Arvis does best
I consult small business owners on producing eye-catching marketing materials and creating interesting newsletters and email campaigns that people look forward to reading!
I write a series of local excursions called “Rambliin’ On” that encourage people to be aware of traveling responsibly, aka “eco-travel” whether around the Bay Area, California or worldwide.
I promote responsible travel and Fair Trade shopping with my e-newsletter, The Connection; bringing people articles and interviews about Fair Trade companies, independent businesses, and environmental news.
What does Arvis need?
I would like writing assignments and desktop publishing projects with businesses and non-profit organizations that work to make a positive difference in the world…and have a sense of humor, enjoy their work and insist on having fun!
April 16th, 2008 at 9:40 am
It is an honor and thrill to be recognized as number 10,000! And just think, I’ll be “history” in the next few days! But that’s a good thing. I’m a happy player with Biznik and find it to be just the right networking fit for me. Thanks to the founders for their vision and perseverance! Arvis
April 16th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Thank you Arvis. I’m thrilled Biznik is a good fit for you. Invite your friends and let’s grow this in California!