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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
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"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

Connections Directors

Sue Copening Executive Director The Connections Groups 407-275-2956 office 1-491-735-7633 efax eMail: SC@ConnectionsGroups.com Sue's background is business management, sales and marketing. Recognizing that having "connections" is often the key to success, Sue founded the group in 1997... to offer Central Florida professionals a way to create a "small community" within this larger world. Why "business AND social?" ...Incorporating work AND play gives you the opportunity to lead a balanced life and build solid business and social connections! (click for more about sue)
	Matt Crystal Director: Connections Groups Brevard Leads Group eMail: matt@peoplesfml.com Phone: 407-761-9946 Originally from Washington State, Matt has worked and lived in Florida for 15 years. Matt graduated from Florida State University in Tallahassee and never misses an FSU football event ;). Matt's background is in Multimedia (web design, graphics, programming, audio/video and CD ROM production), but after 13 years of media production, Matt knew it was time for a change of pace. He now holds a Florida Mortgage Broker's license and Real Estate Sales Associate license. Matt's focus is in mortgage lending and helping people achieve home-ownership as Vice President of People's First Mortgage & Lending. Matt is active in the Brevard County and Orange County communities. As a father of 2, he is actively involved with his children and enjoys reading, music, golf, fishing, and boating. >>> Currently Matt is the Director of the Brevard LEADS Group, which meets once a month on the FIRST Tuesday. Click for more info
	Anita Mason Director: Connections Groups E.Colonial Lunch & Leads Group Click to email Anita Phone: 407-484-3096 http://www.Concordmtgcorp.com http://www.clickmasonmortgage.com Anita has lived in Florida for 20 years and is a mortgage broker with Concord Mortgage. Anita has 2 grown children. Her daughter is with Re-max Realty and has her own business... "The House Doctor." Her son is a Pharmaceutical Rep for GSK. Anita loves anything where she gets to meet new people... she plays golf, goes fishing, walks the beach, and is an active member of her church. She says she finds new customers everywhere... at these fun activities... as well as more traditional business networking venues, such as the Chamber of Commerce and Connections Groups. >>> Click for more info on Anita's TWICE monthly Lunch & LEADS Group!
Mike Bondi Director: Connections Groups Waterford Leads Group (Orlando) Phone: 407-925-8938 eMail Mike Bondi www.mikebondi.com Mike Bondi, Sr Loan Officer New Express Financial Services While most business professionals began their career with a suit and briefcase, Mike Bondi started his with a tuxedo and magic wand. Bondi, the magician, did stints at Pleasure Island, Sea World and the trade show circuit across Florida. Soon high-level executives starting requesting personal magic lessons and Mike showed them how the simplest magical effect can turn a sour-puss prospect into a open-minded, receptive buyer.” As the current director of the Waterford Lakes Connections Leads Group, Mr. Bondi periodically shares his “secrets” and ideas on prospecting, marketing and networking. Group Motto: “There is synergy in networking.” >>> Click for more info on the Waterford Lakes LEADS Group!
	Dan Erminger Director: Art & Cultural Events 407-857-4620 eMail Dan Dan is probably one of the most well known fine artists in Central Florida, due to his talent, his media savvy and his ability to put together some "killer events." For Connections, Dan does what he does best... art and cultural events, some motorcycling days and, well, we'll surprise you! >>> Dan coordinated the ART for our "Black & White Ball 2002" in October. Click here for photos!
Patti Mutehart Director: Connections Groups West Altamonte Leads Group (Orlando) Phone: 407-925-7311 eMail Patti Raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Patti relocated to Central Florida with her husband Duane, son Eric & daughter Nicole in 1999. Patti has an AA degree in Marketing and is licensed in Florida as Mortgage Broker as well as a Licensed Real Estate Broker Associate with ERA Breese, Craft & Hensley. Patti specializes in the residential real estate market and focuses in NW Orange and Seminole Counties. She is a certified relocation specialist for Lending Tree, ERA and Costco. Patti is a member of the Apopka Chamber of Commerce and supports Habitat for Humanity by collecting ink cartridges. Patti enjoys gardening, tennis and walking. Visit Patti's West Altamonte LEADS Group soon... EVERYone is welcome! >>> Click for more info on the West Altamonte LEADS Group!
	Joseph Carpenter Director: Clearwater Leads Group 2414 Enterprise Road, Clearwater Phone 727-669-4967 joseph.carpenter@agedwards.com Joseph spent most of his life on the east coast of Florida and he, and his family, has been in the financial services industry for many years... his grandfather started an accounting firm in 1953, which has since evolved into a successful financial services company itself. Joseph has a passion for the business and feels that his combination of integrity, energy, and exceptional service combine to form the cornerstone of his practice and the reason his clients maintain their loyalty to him. Hobbies include: traveling, boxing, playing hockey, boating, and participating in community projects. >>> Click for more info on the Clearwater LEADS Group!