Networking Events in the Orlando Area

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Revised February 21, 2010

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Monthly – Connections Group has several networking opportunities. Check calendar at: http://connectionsgroups.ning.com/ hover mouse over ALL EVENTS tab to see Connections meetings.  Become a member of the free group to receive emails of the next meeting. 

 

Every Monday Morning

8:30 am Free Networking International at Robb & Stuckys, 351 S State Road 434, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; 25+ attendees; Contact: John & Cheri Yandell 407-925-6511; jyandell@bellsouth.net  

 

Every Monday Morning

9:00 am Country Fixins Restaurant, 899 Semoran Blvd, Casselberry, FL; breakfast served but not required; 20+ attendees; 10 minute spotlight feature for a member’s business (group will videotape and put on their website at www.sunrise-networking.com if desired) No fees

 

Second & Fourth Monday Morning  New Addition 1/29/10

10:30 am New Beginnings Network Group –Deer Run Country Club, 300 Daneswood Way, Casselberry, FL 32707 (for directions only call 407-699-9710); lunch served at 11:00; $13.00 with RSVP; $15 Walk-ins; 30+ attendees; presentations, elevator speeches; contact Jeff at 407-657-1610 www.newbeginningsnetworkgroup.com

 

Every Monday Evening

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Connections Leads Group - Casselberry - Emiliano's Mexican Restaurant - 1012 West 436 – No fees - pay for drinks and/or food, contact Teri Siciliano 321-229-4413 Other network opportunities are listed here http://www.connectionsgroups.com/events.htm.  

 

First Monday - Evening

6:30 pm, Central Florida Bridal Association, food, different venues. Best to get on their email list due to location changes every month.  Check the website for location http://www.cfbridal.com/vendorsinfo.htm or call 407-656-3552.

 

Every Other Tuesday - Lunch
11:30 – 1:30  ABC Networking; Seasons 52 Restaurant, 463 East Altamonte Dr (436), Altamonte Springs, FL – no fee – about 30+ attendees; Please RSVP – Shelley Costello, Join the Meetup Group to RSVP at www.meetup.com/ABCNetworkingGroup

 

Every Tuesday Evening -

6:30 pm CEO Space Orlando Entrepreneur & Network Meetup; District 5 Restaurant, Crown Plaza, 304 W Colonial Dr, 32801; weekly presentations and/or speakers; join meetup group at http://www.meetup.com/CEOSpace-Orlando-Entrepreneur-Networking-Meetup-Group; Contact Wendy Hatton

 

Every Tuesday EveningPostponed Until Further Notice

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Lasting Legacy Entrepreneur Club, meets at FranchiseRight Business Incubator,  Legacy Place Franchise Park, 10967 Lake Underhill Road, Suite 103, Orlando, Florida; Directions:  ¼-mile west of Rouse Road (Between Rouse Rd. and Dean Rd.); R.S.V.P. info@franchiseright.net or call 877.343.7672

Every Wednesday Morning

7:30 am Executive Exchange of Central Florida; 30+ attendees; general networking; meets at Orange County Bar Center; 880 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando FL 32801. The meeting is free for first time guests.  For more info contact C. Todd Smith at networking@FlaBar.org or Wanda Classe wandaclasse@bellsouth.net or call 407- 896-1015 or go to their website at http://eecfl.com/

 

Every Wednesday Lunch (revised 9/18/09)

11:30 - 1:00 pm FNI Orlando Downtown Business Builders Lunch Bunch at Gargi’s Lakeside, Italian Ristorante on Lake Ivanhoe, 1414 N. Orange Ave, Ivanhoe Village District; free parking in parking lot across from restaurant. Metered parking on street.  Carl Green, Director (407) 760-9487, , RSVP requested

Every Wednesday Lunch

12:00 Noon Lead Quest Orlando http://www.leadquestorlando.com/ at Grand Bohemian downtown 325 South Orange Avenue Orlando. $14 lunch includes valet parking. Go to website to put your business online for other members to access easily. No fee. Free listing on their website.

1st and 3rd Wednesday Lunch

12:00 Noon Business Links Florida; I-Drive Chapter at Red Lobster, 5936 International Dr Orlando FL, 32819 First 3 visits free; $50/year Contact: Cecilia Wheeler (407) 370-0875 http://www.businesslinksfl.com/

 

Usually Last Wednesday of Month Lunch

11:00 am So Social Luncheons $15 advance $25 at door, 30 second elevator speech - http://www.sosocial.com; check website for events at different venues around town

Every Thursday Morning

8:30 Coffee Club meets at Airport Marriott, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822; consistent attendance of 70+ people. David Mullins, Organizer 407-382-5660; join through www.Meetup.com and search for Coffee Club

 

Every Thursday new addition 9/21/09

11:30 – 12:30 Small Business Imaging Meetup Group; location at Crowne Plaza downtown – must become a member to be notified of meeting dates and times www.meetup.com/Small-Business-Image-Organization.  Learn tips on organization and improving your image; managed by Jenny Charbonneau.

 

First Thursday Lunch  new addition 9/21/09

11:30am – 1:00pm International Round Table; cost is $30.00 cash or check; meet at Citrus Club, 18th floor of Citrus Tower; , R.S.V.P. to Rachel or Jim Shipley at tradingwise@cfl.rr.com or 321/256-5029. Features guest speakers every month.

 

First Thursday Lunch

11:30 am C.E.R.A. networking for health care professionals http://www.ceracentralfl.org/Meetings.html at Clarion Hotel, 230 W. State Rd 436 (off Douglas Avenue), Altamonte Springs, FL 32714  (407) 247- 4119

 

Third Friday Lunch

“Grow Your Business” Networking, 50+ RN Networking – Oak Room at Marks Street Senior Center, 99 E. Marks Street, R.S.V.P. to ljc@50plussurvivalguide.com
For more information, call Darlene Ragan at 407-855-0468 or Linda Cavanaugh at 407-265-0534

Other Good Resources for Networking Groups:

Bob Moylan’s Network: http://www.networkbiz.biz/

Business happenings in Orlando: www.businesshappeningsinorlando.com

Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Calendar:  http://www.orlando.org/index.php?src=events&srctype=glance&m=8&y=2009

Other Business Links Chapters: http://www.businesslinksfl.com

Tangerine Networking Group (TNG):  Several chapters meeting Tues, Wed and Thurs; open to all; http://www.tangerinenetworkinggroup.com/

Women Only Networking Groups:

Check out 7 women networking groups at this link: http://www.businesshappeningsinorlando.com/groups.php?gcID=11