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Baby Boomer Women: Consider the “Red Hat” Network

by Jean on August 3rd, 2008

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Baby boomers, like other groups, need networks.  What kinds of networks?  Well,  consider the “Red Hat Society.”  No, I’m not talking about a network of Linux users.  It’s a network of women over the age of 55 who get together for fun and various activities. And networking, of course!

I remember seeing a bunch of women wearing purple and red, with red hats, in a restaurant.  That color combination doesn’t do a thing for me, but I was interested to see how much fun they were having (no drinking, as I could see).

As networks go, this one has been great for many women.

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2 opinions for Baby Boomer Women: Consider the “Red Hat” Network

  • b5media - The Power of Networking
    Aug 4, 2008 at 12:47 pm

    […] Speaking of non-traditional, consider finding your niche in networking by thinking outside of the business box. What kind of people do you like to be around? It could be gender-based, alumni groups, hobbyists - or even defined by age: at Small Business Boomers, Jean takes a look at the popular Red Hat Network. […]

  • The Power of Networking from the b5media Business Channel
    Aug 11, 2008 at 7:20 pm

    […] Speaking of non-traditional, consider finding your niche in networking by thinking outside of the business box. What kind of people do you like to be around? It could be gender-based, alumni groups, hobbyists - or even defined by age: at Small Business Boomers, Jean takes a look at the popular Red Hat Network. […]

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