Networking Events in the Orlando Area

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Revised August 22, 2011

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

 

Monthly – Wedding Industry Network Luncheon

11:30 am - $21.00 advance purchase; $25 Walk-ins; luncheons held at various locations around Orlando. Contact Liz Otts (407-296-5882) to get on email list

 

Every Monday Morning Updated 8/23/11

8:30 am Jump Start Orlando at Robb & Stuckys, 351 S State Road 434, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; 25+ attendees; www.jumpstartorlando.com Contact: John & Cheri Yandell 407-925-6511; jyandell@bellsouth.net or john@newwindproductions.com  Discontinued until further notice; looking for a new meeting place

 

Every Monday Morning

9:00-10:00 am Sunrise Networking, Uncle Henry’s Country Kitchen, 1341 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park FL; breakfast served but not required; 20+ attendees; 10 minute spotlight feature for a member’s business; No fees; connect on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/index.php?lh=257eb2ae24cd5948e30d646dfe0971ea&eu=vqPOmjr9XvWf0AJvC9_mbA#!/pages/Winter-Park-FL/Sunrise-Networking/110674606505

 

2nd & 4th Monday Morning  (beginning April 1, 2011 membership fee)

10:30 am New Beginnings Network Group – Casselberry, FL (for directions only call 407-699-9710); lunch served at 11:00; 20+ attendees; presentations, elevator speeches; contact Jeff at 407-758-0938. Check website for details http://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 or 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 Evening

6:30 pm – Lasting Legacy Entrepreneur Club - Lake Mary, FL.   This free networking meeting and workshop, designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, meets every Tuesday night to discuss issues affecting your business.  You’ll get valuable input from your peers - other local business people facing the same challenges you are!  You'll also talk to franchise experts, consultants, CPAs, and attorneys who attend and share their insights and expert advice.  More info http://www.lastinglegacyclub.com/  Contact: Fred Kriss at FranchiseRight (877) 343-7672 to get on their email list.

 

2nd Tuesday of Month (3 free visits; membership fee)  Added 3/29/11

5:30 pm Networking / 6:00 pm optional dinner; 6:45 pm Guest Speaker and Business Meeting; Winter Park Chapter of International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); view website for current speaker & topic: www.iaap-winterpark.org; Location: Gallery of Interlachen, 5510 Lake Howell Road, Winter Park, FL 32792;; RSVP: Email to Cheryl Hollister, CPS/CAP at cherylh@nodarse.com; Questions: to Debbie Bridge at Debbie.bridge@comcast.net or 407-408-4713

 

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 (Beginning Sept 7, 2011, First Wednesday of Month)

11:30 - 1:00 pm Business Builders Lunch Bunch.  Speakers every month.  Meeting places change occasionally, but usually in downtown Orlando or College Park areas.  Best to go to website for latest details: www.greennetworkgroup.net Carl Green, Director (407) 760-9487, , RSVP requested

Every Wednesday Lunch

12:00 Noon Lead Quest Orlando, Lake Mary, FL  Check website for address & details: http://www.leadquestorlando.com/. Add your business on their website for other members to access easily. No fee. Free listing on their website.

 

1st and 3rd Wednesday Morning of Month Added 3/29/11

9:00 am to 10:00 am – FREE - Jewish Community Center, Rosen Campus, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando; For more info http://www.orlandojcc.org/calendar/adult-activities/business_networking Contact: OrlandoBusinessNetwork@gmail.com;  407-387-5330

 

3rd Wednesday Morning of Month (membership fee) Added 3/29/11

8:00am to 9:30am - Florida Leadership Network - LOCATION: Stoneybrook West Golf Club, 15501 Towne Commons Blvd, Orlando, FL 34787, all-inclusive with breakfast Non-members $29.95 advance $34.95 at the door; Members advance $24.95; (complimentary parking); Speaker info (click on SEMINAR SERIES tab): www.floridaleadershipnetwork.com; Join email list or call for more info: 407.296.5882 info@FloridaLeadershipNetwork.org

 

1st and 3rd Wednesday Lunch Added 3/29/11

11:30 - 1:00pm – Dr. Phillips LEADS Networking Group; No fee except pay for lunch; BRAVO Italian Restaurant, 7924 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando (not in most GPSs) Please RSVP if you can: Philip Bellacicco; Phone: 407-758-3809 pbella@cfl.rr.com

4th Wednesday of Month
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - Diva Fashions Clothes Exchange & Ladies Networking, " Recycle Your Wardrobe, Refresh Your Network & Support Local Charities!" Location: Lake Mary Events Center, 260 North Country Club Road, Lake Mary, Florida 32746  https://clothesxchange.org/  More info:  ClothesXchange@aol.com 

Every Thursday Morning

8:30 am – 9:30 am - Coffee Club meets at Sheraton Suites, 7550 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822  Contact:  David Mullins 407-382-5660; consistent attendance of 70+ people. Join through http://www.meetup.com/smallbiz-602/ and or search for Coffee Club Orlando

 

First Thursday Lunch 

11:30am – 1:00pm International Round Table; cost is $30.00 cash or check; meet at University Club, 150 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 425-2514; 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

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm - C.E.R.A. networking for health care professionals. Check website for current meeting location & details http://www.ceracentralfl.org/Meetings.html;  Contact: Nina Corsi (407) 247- 4119

 

Last Thursday Lunch    Added 8/21/11   

11:30 am – Heart Link Network - LUNCH AND LINK- ! It's only $20 to attend, no membership is required. We enjoy a delicious lunch together (included in the $20) and each woman gets 3 full minutes to share her business, product or service.  Our events are "industry exclusive", so you will be the ONLY attendee in your business or industry! For more info, check meetup group at http://www.meetup.com/Heart-Link-Network-Orlando/?gj=wg2_ej1b&a=wg2_l2

 

Every Thursday Lunch   

12:00pm - SUPER MEETUP - Our meetups have grown Up! We now do a business Expo each Thursday at Noon. We have had 150-300 people for the last 4 events.; Location: SUCCESS CENTER ALLIANCE, Royal Oak Village, 236 South Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Fl 32708; R.S.V.P. Call Chris or Robert at 407-494-5440 or 407-695-4600

 

1st Friday Lunch 

11:30am - “Orlando Women in Business” Group – Winter Park Chapter – meets at different locations.  Best to get on their Meetup email list:  http://www.meetup.com/OWIB-Orlando-Women-in-Business/#initialized.   Also have an Altamonte Springs and Millenia Mall location, see link for more info. 

 

Third Friday Lunch

11:30 am – 1:00 pm - “Grow Your Business” Networking, 50+ RN Networking – Marks Street Senior Rec Center, 99 East Marks St, Orlando, FL.  R.S.V.P.  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:

CFLBiz:  http://www.cflbiz.com/home.php

Central Florida Business Network:  http://cflbusiness.ning.com/

Executive Association of Greater Orlando (member fee):  http://www.eago.com

Jewish Community Center: http://www.orlandojcc.org/calendar/adult-activities/business_networking

Metro Orlando Business Referral Group: http://www.visitorlando.com/members/benefits/referrals/downtown.cfm

National Association of Entrepreneurs: http://www.thenae.org/  Contact founder, Linda Barnby at Linda@theNAE.org, 321-277-1105

Network Biz: http://www.networkbiz.biz/

Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce Calendar:  http://www.orlando.org/index.php?src=events&srctype=glance&m=8&y=2010

Women Only Networking Groups:



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