At the Oct. 8 Business-to-Business Breakfast Network Group, local professionals will learn how to develop their own personal networking commercial. Russel Kost of UNLV alumni relations will lead the 90-minute program, which begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Tam Alumni Center.

The networking group, recently created by UNLV¡¦s office of alumni relations, offers Las Vegas Valley professionals an alternative to expensive networking groups. It will benefit those working in small businesses and specialized fields, including consultants.

Each session begins with a 10- to 15-minute program to spark networking among participants. After the introductory program, card exchanges and one-on-one discussions will give participants the opportunity to make personal connections.

Admission is $10 for UNLV Alumni Association members, faculty, and staff, and $15 for non-members. Continental breakfast is included. Proceeds benefit the programs of the UNLV Alumni Association.

The Nov. 12 session highlights speed networking.