Testimonials



Best overall business to business that I've attended. - R. Wampler, Banker

You did it again.  I bow to the queen of networking events. -Dan Simon, Biz Owner

Thank you so much for a wonderful event in Indy.  We would definitely like to participate again.  Thanks.  -Tracey Beckwith, Biz Owner


Shelly, I would like to say again, Bravo for Indianapolis.  It was amazing.  -Judie Allen, Biz Owner

Shelly does a great job in pulling together quality business people. I've been to several of her events and have always been very pleased with the people I have met.  H. Andrews, IT Professional

Shelly Rice did it again.  I can't even count how many people I have met over the years thanks to her events.  Christina Long, Biz Owner


Very well run event, very professionally done and I made so many connections I am going to have trouble calling them all.  J. Dotson, Commercial Banking

I accomplished more in one day than in months of phone calls.  I  wish you had this even more than once a year.  V. Powell, Employee Benefits Specialist

Where do I start?  If you need a lift, just talk with Shelly.  She is one of the most positive individuals you'll ever meet.  She's fantastic at what she does.  She is wonderful to worth with and great about recommending her friends and business colleagues to others.  -Chris Brewer, Biz Owner

WOW.  That's it, just WOW!  -David Pugh, Attorney


Shelly Rice knows networking.  She can bring more people together faster than anyone I know.  -Randy Mayes, The Success Coach Network

Shelly has been an enormous help to me regarding business networking websites, and general business advice. Her work with the Chocolate Blues is incredible.  I'd recommend her event to everyone.  A professional who happens to be generous with her time and sage advice.  -Wayne Millheim, SHARP Product Manager

Shelly is the networking guru.  She seems truly genuine in her desire to serve others and serve them well, and that's a big deal to me.  I am blessed to know her and network with her.  -Kurt Theobald, Classy Llama Studios

The BEST networking event I have ever attended by 10,000 miles.  Mike Davis-Biz Owner

On a scale of 1 to 10, I rate Chocolate Blues and Business a 20!  I found the event to be first rate.  K, Thompson

Chocolate Blues is the mother of all networking events.  -Don Stewart- Yellow Book

One connection has lead to more than $10K in closed business for me, thank you.  Marc Nixon, Biz Owner

I was impressed.   I met so many people, it was a wonderful experience.  Louisa Boulte, Biz Owner

Meeting new people is  the lifeblood of my business.  I can highly recommend Shelly Rice because she is the queen of networking and the Chocolate Blues is her court.  Shelly will help your business grow.  -Pat Cain, Speaker

Thank you for the opportunity to showcase my business.  I had a very long and productive day. R-Patton, Home Staging

I made more contacts in one day than I made in all of last year.  Simply amazing.  -David Scott, Employee Benefits

I can say with complete confidence, there is no one better at networking than Shelly Rice.  She is the tops in her field at putting together events and helping companies and business owners hook up with potential clients and referral partners.  Rodney Noran, Owner, Cruise Control Marketing

I love the Chocolate Blues events and can't wait to do another one in Houston.  -Nita Cosby, Business Coach

Others over promise and under deliver.  Shelly with Chocolate Blues under promises and over delivers.  Simply superb.  Kimberly Ross-Consultant, Investor

If it were not for Shelly, I don't think my business would have survived over the last few years.  Her advice and support has kept me going.  She is the best.  If your business is in trouble and you need solutions, hire her today.  -Mark Schwaller, Biz Owner

Shelly is known for her networking but what people don't know is she is a great business consultant.  She has shared advice with me that has helped me to grow my business.  I owe her endless thanks. -D. Chandler, Biz Owner

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