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I just wanted to take a moment to tell you thank you. Your Connections eMail newsletter & web site has helped keep me informed about different events and meetings going on in Central Florida. As a busy executive focused on international scale, I have very little time to find out what is going on locally. You provide a valuable service to myself and all the people that I forward your emails to. Thanks and keep up the good work!"
...Jim Greear

"I can't even begin to tell you how impressed I am with the Orlando Connections networking group. Your organization really understands the difference between true professional networking and a "pass the basket around the room" leads group. I am the Director of Marketing for a firm introducing a revolutionary new technology to the public and the support that I have received from Connections has been tremendous. Thank you ever so much for being there."
... Jon D. Van Loenen

"Monday night at The Markham Sports Pub was great. Terrific group of people and I also attended the Bahama Breeze social which was also great! Looking forward to more events!"
... Teri Siciliano

"Wanted to extend a THANK YOU to YOU! Because you have my name listed as a Connections Director, I received a call yesterday morning and have an appointment with a potential new client!"
...Michelle Bernier,
www.design4dot.com
Connections Leads
Group Dir.

"I attend the Waterford Lakes Networking group. It is a great group and Jim does a fantastic job. Thanks for all you do for us!"
...Jane McCoy

"After attending my first "CONNECTIONS" luncheon I wanted to say thank you for keeping me on the list. It was great. Vickie is an excellent speaker and it was a lovely group of professional people. Please keep me posted and I will make it as often as possible."
...Linda Britt-Rowsey
Senior Director,
Mary Kay, Inc.

"I attended one of your groups at Panera in Altamonte and was very impressed. Please include me in your E-mail newsletter mailing. Thanks! I've been passing the word on to others."
...Brenda McKay

"Nice gathering last night at Bahama Breeze. Met a lot of new people and made some contacts. THANK YOU! Also, went Tuesday night to David's new group, meeting at Donatos, and even have already invited 3 more businesses to join us. So things are moving along. THANKS AGAIN!"
...Dave Nickerson,
Stamped & Sent

"I met the gentlemen from Black Box Studios during their first visit to our West Altamonte Leads Group. Originally, I then recorded voice-overs for them, but I was so impressed with Black Box’s innovative concept of promoting businesses with interactive, multi-media CDs, that I accepted the position of Director of Sales and Marketing, tool!"
...Monica Hall

The Connections Groups
12940 Downstream Circle
Orlando, FL 32828
office: 407-275-2956
fax: 1-419-735-7633
Exec Director: Sue Copening

		"Official" Connections Groups Events: ...Network, socialize, make new friends and business connections at these official events. Networking Mixers & Socials Vittles & Vendors ...eats & expo! Leads Groups & Networking Luncheons
Calendar at a Glance:
*Area:*	*Date:*	Event: ...click on the event to jump to the details
Orlando	Aug 18th	11:00 am: Vittles & Vendors @ Front Row in Orlando
	Aug 23rd	5:30 pm: Networking Mixer @ Crazy Buffet in Altamonte
	Sept 14th	5:30 pm: Networking Mixer @ Urban Flats in Winter Park


Event Details in Date Order:
AT: International Drive ORLANDO BASIC Members & General Public: $10 Attend only $20 Attend with lunch $60 Vendor Table CIRCLE OF I Member Pricing: FREE to Attend only $15 Attend with Lunch $50 Vendor Table C LICK to RSV P		August 18th, Friday ...11:00 am - 2:30 pm "Vittles & Vendors" *The ULTIMATE lunch & networking event!* at Friday's Front Row Grille 8126 International Drive 407-363-1414 (just South of Sand Lake Road) Our premier "Vittles" event was attended by over 80 people and vendor tables were SOLD OUT ... were you there? This unique event has the BEST elements of all of our events... ~~ Networking ~~ A "sit down" style banquet luncheon ~~ Lots of business exhibitors If you come as an ATTENDEE, just show up anytime during the 3 1/2 hour event. You can "schmooze" around and visit the various vendor/expo tables and network with those business owners and others you meet along the way. If you are having lunch, when you are ready to eat, just sit down in the "dining" area and have a delicious Front Row lunch. If you have a business you want to promote, you can get a VENDOR table... this is one of the most inexpensive "expo" type of events you can participate in. Vendor Tables are just $60 and include your lunch too! If you need additional lunches, as a vendor you are entitled to a reduced price for those. This event is limited to 35 vendors and 200 attendees... You will want to pre-reserve if you intend to have lunch in order to help us out. We need to give the restaurant an accurate head count and pre-orders. Also... we are limiting vendor tables in categories... so you'll want to get yours reserved before your category is sold out. ...This event, and all events on this page, are FREE to attend for CIRCLE OF I members. This level of membership is just $35 quarter and includes LOTS of additional benefits! CLICK for more info!

Crazy Buffet Altamonte Springs $10 per person $15 for 2/with RSVP (pay at door) FREE for Circle of I members & a guest Your Name: Your eMail: eMail of your guest: You'll both get confirmations. Circle of I member? Yes / No		August 23rd - Wednesday 5:30 to 8:30 PM Connections MIXER & Social at Crazy Buffet 945 West State Road 436, Altamonte Spgs (N.W. corner of 434 in the shopping center behind Colonial Bank) Crazy Buffet phone: 407-869-1233 YOU are invited to join your fellow Connections Groups members for a "networking after hours" event at Crazy Buffet! You'll enjoy... >>> First drink FREE >>> Complimentary hors 'd oeuvres: 6:00-8:00pm >>> Drawing - you could win dinner for TWO Crazy Buffet has one of the best spreads around! It's not your typical buffet... more like what you'd find at some fancy 5 star hotel... lots of fresh seafood, sushi, salads, steaks, chicken and more, grilled right in front of you. Fresh veggies, specialty entrees and more... all topped off by oodles of delectable desserts! Whether you love Asian food, or are more a "meat & potatoes" kind of person... you'll find what you crave at Crazy Buffet! EVERYONE is invited to attend... these after-hours events are a low key, relaxing way to unwind after work, exchange business cards and chat about business. It's amazing the connections you make, the tid-bits of valuable information you learn, etc. Feel free to bring a friend, your spouse, co-worker... or double your networking power and invite some of your clients and potential new clients! Want to see PHOTOS of folks at our previous events? Just Click for Photo Gallery ...This event, and all events on this page, are FREE to attend for CIRCLE OF I members. This level of membership is just $35 quarter and includes LOTS of additional benefits! CLICK for more info!



$10 per person $15 for 2/with RSVP (pay at door) FREE for Circle of I members & a guest Your Name: Your eMail: eMail of your guest: You'll both get confirmations. Circle of I member? Yes / No		Thursday, September 14th 5:30 to 8:30 PM Connections MIXER & Social at Urban Flats 601 S. New York Avenue, Winter Park Entrance and parking on Fairbanks Avenue Urban phone: 407-539-2220 www.urbanflats.net (MAP) YOU are invited to join your fellow Connections Groups members for a "networking after hours" event at one of Winter Park's coolest restaurants and hang-outs... URBAN FLATS! You'll enjoy... >>> First drink FREE >>> Complimentary hors 'd oeuvres: 6:00-8:00pm >>> Drawing - you could win dinner for TWO Urban Flats is EXPLODING all over Central Florida... with new locations coming in Waterford Lakes, Lake Mary, Downtown and more. ...You'll find out why when you taste their food... it's AWESOME! EVERYONE is invited to attend... these after-hours events are a low key, relaxing way to unwind after work, exchange business cards and chat about business. It's amazing the connections you make, the tid-bits of valuable information you learn, etc. Feel free to bring a friend, your spouse, co-worker... or double your networking power and invite some of your clients and potential new clients! Want to see PHOTOS of folks at our previous events? Just Click for Photo Gallery ...This event, and all events on this page, are FREE to attend for CIRCLE OF I members. This level of membership is just $35 quarter and includes LOTS of additional benefits! CLICK for more info!


Who will you meet? How can you maximize your results? Connections Groups members are a combination of many types of business... medical, legal, small business owners, real estate, financial, entertainment... and much much more! You might meet folks who become your new clients... or you may meet folks that REFER you to new clients... it all depends on YOU. Your first step.... ... Show up with a smile on your face! ... Get to know the folks there... we make it EASY with networking games. ... Always be thinking to yourself... "how can I help this person? Is there someone I can introduce them to that would be helpful for their business?" And of course.... Make sure you bring LOTS of business cards... dress to impress... and arrive prepared to have a GREAT time! Whether you are looking to make great business connections... OR... simply looking to make new FRIENDS, this is the way to do it... mixing and mingling with the coolest business folk in Central Florida!