XING used to be called OpenBC. The article still applies and the links still work but the new link is http://xing.com.
OpenBC is a popular business networking website. It is designed to build, maintain and map-out business contacts. It's reach is worldwide and it comes highly recommended by almost everyone who uses it. Many people in Munich are registered already. According to hearsay, more than 200,000 people have registered in little more than a year.
OpenBC has a Munich Stammtisch every few weeks. Attendance is open to all OpenBC members. To start receiving invitations, add the contact "openbc Treffen München" to your network of contacts. A few minutes later the contact is confirmed and you will start receiving information about the evening meetings.
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OpenBC itself gives the following reasons to join:
- Participate in a diverse and excellent global pool of industry knowledge.
- Get in touch and stay in contact with new and existing business partners.
- Recover lost and find new business partners through our trusted membership.
- Find qualified people for projects or job vacancies.
- Maximize the power of your business communication and win new business.