Orlando

May 26th at 6:30pm
Hosted by Judges Laurent & Nunez-Navarro and Mitzi Carr

Let your tastebuds dazzle in a festive Latin fusion! It will be a fiesta to remember with Mexico, Columbia, and the Dominican Republic all in one evening! Join co-hosts in Southwest Orlando for a multicultural evening filled with love, laughs and comida typical.

Please RSVP to wynne@legaltalent.com to reserve your seat.

Table for Eight Latin Fusion

Social media has become a big part of our lives and many marketing strategies. You need to ensure you are meeting your customer's needs in these channels to ensure you are not harming your marketing efforts. You may feel like this is extremely time consuming and it sure can be if you are not utilizing the automation features to your benefit. Let's explore how you can attract and maintain happy customers through your customer experience.

Presenter: Ale-Ann Green, MBA, MS, CCSM
Bio: Alex is a Project Management and Operations specialist and a Certified Customer Experience Expert. Put that all together and we have magic! Through SP!KE Alex works with entrepreneurs to optimize their customer experiences for business growth and continuity.

Delivering Excellent Customer Service on Social Media

Is your company fully equipped to survive a disaster? A business continuity plan can help you prepare for the unexpected and get you back on your feet quickly.

Are your company’s digital financial records protected in the event of a fire? What about an electrical outage or cyber attack? How about the sudden death or departure of a staff member? Preserve your intangible assets with these four strategies.

Having a recovery strategy on hand is critical to getting your business back on track after the unexpected happens. An updated plan for navigating a crisis means you can respond quickly and minimize disruption. An effective disaster response plan includes outside firms that can aid your company’s investigation and recuperation. Be sure to educate key staff members on your recovery strategy. What are their roles? What actions should they take in your absence?

Protect your Business presented by Truist

Designed for anyone who has done their business research, most of their marketing plan, and understands some basic accounting and finance. It explains the purposes and value of a plan and uses a content template to help determine what goes into each section of this plan. FREE! A $35 value!

Building Your Business Plan

Business automation is everywhere. It’s the “sorry I missed you” email from a salesperson who just left you a voicemail. The birthday coupon from a restaurant. The reminder from a retailer that you added a product to your shopping cart but never clicked “buy.” Across every industry, automation has become a key to success. But automation isn’t just reserved for big corporations. Small businesses, too, can incorporate automation in some very simple, effective, and creative ways.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

●      Increase email signups with dynamic forms

●      Engage new subscribers with a simple two-part automated series

●      Use click segmentation and automation to send more timely and relevant emails

Workshop Presenter: Ken Countess is Constant Contact's top trainer and an award-winning marketer, trainer, and presenter as well as an internationally accredited expert in Email and Social Media marketing. Don't miss this chance to hear Ken in action. Attendees at Ken's events always come away with ideas that they can implement immediately.

Pre-registration is required for this FREE event. 

﻿When registering, be sure to click the option that let's us provide the Sponsor (Ken) with your name and email, if you want him to contact you with additional information.

6 Creative Ways to Use Automation

Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads.

 

In this session you will learn how to:

 

●    Improve your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results, on all devices

●    Maximize SEO strategies that are most important in 2021

●    Attract new prospects with low-cost advertising

 

Led by Pamela Starr, one of Google’s professional national trainers, this is a can’t miss workshop for every small business owner.

Reach Customers Online with Google

Presented by Sondee Lima and Jennifer Brown (bios below).
Cryptocurrency has been in existence since 2009. As of 2021, over 20% of Americans now own it, and this percentage is growing by the day. It is estimated that 90% of Americans will own crypto by 2028. Likewise, many businesses including Starbucks, Nordstrom, and Subway currently accept cryptocurrency, and this number is growing as well. These businesses enjoy the following benefits:
Increased international reach
Better security
Faster payments
Lower processing fees
No chargeback fees
Learn about this growing trend and what it will take for your business to accept crypto as payment. We will discuss the pros and cons and what steps you will need to take to offer this form of payment to your customers.
Jennifer's bio:
Jennifer Brown is a thought leader in the crypto space and the founder and CEO of Space Coast Crypto Consulting. She is a Certified DeFi Expert™ with in-depth awareness of DeFi, its services, apps, lending protocols, and use cases. She is also a certified professional in Blockchain with a focus on bitcoin protocol from Berkeley University and holds a Certification from IBM® Blockchain Essentials. Being the content writer for the Crypto Corner and hosting the Crypto Wave Podcast, she is building a community of crypto enthusiasts. Through her love of study and her tireless research of the crypto industry, she helps clients create a clear strategy to be successful on their crypto journey.

Accepting Cryptocurrency as a Payment Option

Ever considered Chamber Membership but still on the fence?
Do you think of it as an expense rather than an investment?
Join us for this enlightening opportunity to meet and hear from others business professionals like yourself.

Hear from Board Members, Ambassadors and Chamber Members about the unique value their investment in the East Orlando Chamber has provided.  Mingle among new friends, enjoy coffee and light snacks and hear directly from our members what makes them thrive.

EOCC #Buzz4Biz - Meet & Greet for Chamber Curiosity Seekers

Ribbon Cutting After Hours with Freedom Solar Power
Join us for beverages and light snacks
Also a chance at winning a fabulous basket featuring Freedom Solar branded merchandise and Orlando City Soccer Club tickets!
There will be Freedom Solar koozies, stickers & more including tours of this fantastic new facility.

Ribbon Cutting - Freedom Solar

Launch Ribbon Cutting

Nonprofit Fundraising is about the people, passion and purpose of the organization.  There is an old saying, "No mission no money; no money no mission".  Without the right volunteers and experts in your court, you will struggle to succeed.  

This month we are turning to the value of a fundraising consultant to take your finances beyond expectation.
Joe Girvan, Fundraising Consultant & Auctioneer with Alpert Enterprises will share some of the best practices they offer clients, like Early Learning Coalition Central Florida to exceed results especially in a virtual environment.  Joe took Early Learning step-by-step through the process keeping them on task providing them a virtual gala like no other.  

EOCC Nonprofit Roundtable

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening: Sky Light Roofing

2022 Global Members: FREE; ORRA Members: $25 (pre-registration of 48 hours required)

Global Business Meeting - FIRPTA Information and Updates

Join the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Foundation for this free webinar as we team up with the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and the Orange County Housing Finance Authority to learn more about the vital role HFAs play in making homeownership a reality for many underserved communities. 

Join Freddie Mac, FHFC, and the Orange County HFA to learn about local resources and products available to home buyers in your community and learn about down payment and closing cost resources for your buyers including the HFA Advantage® program.

ORRF Presents Affordable Lending Solutions & Resources by FHFC and OCHFA

RIBBON CUTTING – Winter Garden Wheel Works E-Bikes

RIBBON CUTTING – The Summit of Winter Garden

Starting and running a business is a challenge that requires hard work, and nearly every organization will encounter a slump at some point. As a West Orange Chamber member, you always have access to a helping hand. Our Revive and Thrive program will breathe new life into your business and have you back on the road to success in no time! 

Every fourth Tuesday, from 8:30am to 3:00pm, meet privately, in person with Chuck Wheeler, a certified business consultant from the Florida Small Business Development Center at UCF with years of experience, about whatever is ailing your business. Together, you and Chuck will develop an action plan to solve troubling issues, address concerns, accelerate growth or just connect with the right resources. Take advantage of the no-cost, customized one-on-one consulting services, and learn about the various programs and training the FSBDC at UCF has available to help your business grow and succeed. Be a survivor!

May Revive and Thrive

RIBBON CUTTING – Millennium Metrowest Apartments

RIBBON CUTTING – N&N Mechanical

May Lead and Feed | Hangry Bison

BUSINESS BREAK NETWORKING – BBN Luncheon by Dr. Phillips Chamber of Commerce

CFRI Seminole County Chapter Meeting

IN-PERSON MEETING CFRI Members Only Meeting - You must pre-register online for meeting location info. CFRI Members Only Focus Group. Wealth building principles and real estate investment strategies.

Real Estate Investment Techniques Focus Group Meeting

IN PERSON MEETING. TOPIC - "TBA" CFRI County Group Meeting for Volusia & Flagler Counties. CFRI Members = Free Non-members = $10

CFRI Volusia County Chapter Meeting

JOIN US AS WE WELCOME GYMBOREE PLAY AND MUSIC, NONA TO THE COMMUNITY!

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Gymboree Play and Music, Nona

Cyber Security In Your Business -
How safe is your business against cyber attacks?

Regine Bonneau is the founder and CEO of RB Advisory, LLC, which provides cyber risk management, security assessments, compliance services, forensic audits, and privacy consultations for private sector and government clients. She founded RB Advisory after years of working in the risk management and compliance industries. Bonneau is a leading expert and practitioner in governance, risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity. Her career spans 20 years with a focus on people, process, and technology in the healthcare, financial, legal, government and energy sectors from small to large enterprises.

RB Advisory and Staples Lake Nona presenting, do not miss this!

Breakfast provided by our newest member: Gourmet Gratis - all freshly-made
Menu: Pastry Tray/ Includes Ham and Cheese Empanadas 
Spinach Egg Frittatas, Bacon - Turkey and regular, Boiled Eggs, Tomato and Avocado slices, Hash brown cups, Fruit cups, Healthy infused water

SPACE IS LIMITED--register today!  

2022 Breakfast Connections: Cyber Security In Your Business

JOIN US AS WE WELCOME ORLANDO JEWELERS TO LAKE NONA!
MUSIC, DRINKS, FOOD!

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Orlando Jewelers

Overall customer satisfaction is at 73.6, its lowest point in over 15 years. And since the start of the pandemic, satisfaction has been dropping like a rock. What is behind all the deteriorating customer service? Several things, such as: employee burnout, low employee morale, high employee turnover, staff shortage, poor reactive hiring, no training of new employees, supply chain issues, and not managing customer’s expectations. Which all results in angry customers. What needs to be your number one business strategy? “ BX STRONG” (Brand eXperience Strong)

Please join FRLA’s Suncoast Chapter for this special event as John relays how to:

Turn the Great Resignation era into a Great Opportunity
What the 2 biggest mistakes companies are making right now
Stop calling it a labor shortage, it is a turnover crisis
Build a culture employees love
How to solve the WFH (work from home) quandary
How to lead from a distance
Make your Customer Experience your strongest competitive advantage
Why ROX (Return on Experience) is your best ROI

World Renowned Speaker John DiJulius Presents: Brand Experience Strong

Overall customer satisfaction is at 73.6, its lowest point in over 15 years. And since the start of the pandemic, satisfaction has been dropping like a rock. What is behind all the deteriorating customer service? Several things, such as: employee burnout, low employee morale, high employee turnover, staff shortage, poor reactive hiring, no training of new employees, supply chain issues, and not managing customer’s expectations. Which all results in angry customers. What needs to be your number one business strategy? “ BX STRONG” (Brand eXperience Strong)

Please join FRLA’s Hillsborough and Pinellas Chapter’s for this special event as John relays how to:

Turn the Great Resignation era into a Great Opportunity
What the 2 biggest mistakes companies are making right now
Stop calling it a labor shortage, it is a turnover crisis
Build a culture employees love
How to solve the WFH (work from home) quandary
How to lead from a distance
Make your Customer Experience your strongest competitive advantage
Why ROX (Return on Experience) is your best ROI

Social media is integral to any online marketing strategy. Learn the best practices for managing your social media outlets and ways to not only engage your current residents but prospects as well

This course includes:
Techniques to developing top notch content 
Understanding the popular platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat
How to test, learn, and improve
Following the Golden Rule to social media
Gaining data-driven results
Cost: Free for APASS Subscribers 

$29 Members / $69 Non-Members

Up Your Social Media Game! Pt. 3 WEBINAR Learn to engage residents and prospects through social media!

Module I of our spring offering of CAM starts Friday, March 11, 2022

The Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) is a vital link between the resident and the community owners and investors. Earning your CAM credential gives you the knowledge to increase your community’s net operating income. Whether you’re new to apartment management or a long-time property manager, you’ll enhance your skills, knowledge, and ability to effectively manage an apartment community and achieve its owners’ investment goals. 

Earning your CAM credential allows you to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and ability to manage an apartment community and achieve owners’ investment goals.

CAM - Certified Apartment Manager Set yourself apart from the crowd as a nationally recognized CAM designate!

The African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida presents: "Fuel the Growth of Your Business with JPMorgan Chase.” This workshop series meets four (4) consecutive Tuesdays in May: May 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the National Entrepreneur Center. JPMorgan Chase will cover a different topic every Tuesday evening during the workshop series. Workshop topics will include:

Navigating Your Cash Flow

Power of Capital

Your Financial Journey

Business 201: Your Next Level Business

The AACCCF presents: Fuel the Growth of Your Business with JPMorgan Chase

Business development is a term used interchangeably for marketing, sales, networking, and socializing in general. That’s not what it really is when it comes to growing your firm’s business. During this webinar, our presenter will show us how to create and lead real strategic business development efforts to help grow your business. 
 
This webinar will teach you how to:
• pursue more strategic opportunities that develop client relationships with the ones you actually want to do business with
• successfully choose verticals that will strengthen your business
• Strategies to keep your plan top of mind, even during the busy season

 Preparing a Business Development Plan to Grow Your Business

Please join the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida's Kissimmee Leads Group for an informative series on real estate investments. Connect, learn and share knowledge!

May 26th Panelists:

Rennai Kelley: Real Estate Broker & Airbnb Specialist- Regal Homes, Inc.- Tallahassee, FL
Darnell Mahone: Mortgage Banker, Branch Manager with VanDyk Mortgage- Orlando, FL
Discussion & insight:

A current and future update on real estate investments
Creative lending opportunities
Challenged faced with renovations, purchasing unites, etc.

AACCCF Kissimmee Leads Group presents- Investments Series: Real Estate

Discover how to access the highest-quality consumer data available with Data Axle Reference Solutions (formerly known as ReferenceUSA). This amazing resource is the most detailed and accurate database available today…and you can access it for FREE at the National Entrepreneur Center! You’ll learn how to navigate, filter, and create lists specific to your needs…and grow your business!

Donuts & Data with Data Axle

Presented by Sondee Lima and Jennifer Brown (bios below).
Cryptocurrency has been in existence since 2009. As of 2021, over 20% of Americans now own it, and this percentage is growing by the day. It is estimated that 90% of Americans will own crypto by 2028. Likewise, many businesses including Starbucks, Nordstrom, and Subway currently accept cryptocurrency, and this number is growing as well. These businesses enjoy the following benefits:
Increased international reach
Better security
Faster payments
Lower processing fees
No chargeback fees
Learn about this growing trend and what it will take for your business to accept crypto as payment. We will discuss the pros and cons and what steps you will need to take to offer this form of payment to your customers.
Jennifer’s bio:
Jennifer Brown is a thought leader in the crypto space and the founder and CEO of Space Coast Crypto Consulting. She is a Certified DeFi Expert™ with an in-depth awareness of DeFi, its services, apps, lending protocols, and use cases. She is also a certified professional in Blockchain with a focus on bitcoin protocol from Berkeley University and holds a Certification from IBM® Blockchain Essentials. Being the content writer for the Crypto Corner and hosting the Crypto Wave Podcast, she is building a community of crypto enthusiasts. Through her love of study and her tireless research of the crypto industry, she helps clients create a clear strategy to be successful on their crypto journey.

Sondee’s bio:
From Sondee’s classroom experiences teaching graduate-level business communications, corporate robot programming, ESOL, and college writing to her time as a stockbroker, entrepreneur, fundraiser, and deputy director of a nonprofit, she has pushed the limits of success. Her students, volunteers, employees, and clients have all valued her sense of what’s possible in today’s world. She is a certified professional in the Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets from Wharton’s Executive Education Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, she’s a business coach with weVENTURE and SCORE, and she creates cryptocurrency courses for her online business, Your Money Gal, LLC.

CREW Connections Class of '22 is gathering for their quarterly meeting at lunch on May 26th. New members are encouraged to attend for networking and to learn how to obtain the most value out of their membership.

Registration requested by 5 p.m. on May 20.
Covid waiver required.

Greenberg Traurig
450 South Orange Avenue, Suite 650
Orlando, FL 32801

CREW Connections Class of '22 - Luncheon

Local design and building industry leaders are gathering for an after-hours social of networking opportunities while giving back to the community. Mix it up and make some new connections!

Design & Building Industry Mixer

If you 'd like to visit as a guest, please reach out to Matt Rosenthal, Guest Coordinator of Red Down Town for arrangements: mrosenthal@rosenthalmeyer.com

The Referral Exchange Development Group (RED Group) is a Chamber initiative designed to help local LGBT and Allied businesses grow and thrive. Category exclusivity is the key to RED Group’s success. Each business category may be represented by only one member per RED Group chapter, thereby locking direct competition out. RED Group generated more than $2 million in sales in 2018.

Cost is $180 per year. More info can be found at https://thepridechamber.org/program/red/

 RED Group Downtown

If you 'd like to visit as a guest, please reach out to Stephen Burt, Guest Coordinator of Red Central for arrangements: Stephen.burt@skburtlaw.com

The Referral Exchange Development Group (RED Group) is a Chamber initiative designed to help local LGBT and Allied businesses grow and thrive. Category exclusivity is the key to RED Group’s success. Each business category may be represented by only one member per RED Group chapter, thereby locking direct competition out. RED Group generated more than $2 million in sales in 2018.

Cost is $180 per year. More info can be found at https://thepridechamber.org/program/red/

RED Group Central

Join us for an informative afternoon with special guest Consul General of Canada Susan Harper to learn how international trade can help your business. We’ll also hear from CGLCC, Canada’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce; The Central Florida International Trade Office, and the U.S. Export Assistance Center.

Learn how international trade is a great tool for growing your business (whether it’s goods or services), get an overview of the import/export space and resources available, and start thinking about Canada as an additional place to operate your business.

We'll provide plenty of time for networking and Q&A, as well as refreshments. Registration is required.

Looking to grow your business? Think International!

If you 'd like to visit as a guest, please reach out to Stan Storm Guest Coordinator of Red North for arrangements:  stan@stormscarpetcre.com

The Referral Exchange Development Group (RED Group) is a Chamber initiative designed to help local LGBT and Allied businesses grow and thrive. Category exclusivity is the key to RED Group's success. Each business category may be represented by only one member per RED Group chapter, thereby locking direct competition out. RED Group generated more than $2 million in sales in 2018.

Cost is $180 per year. More info can be found at https://thepridechamber.org/program/red/

RED Group North

Learn how to Cash in on the Airbnb Short-Term Rental Boom 201

Main Monthly Meeting with... Richard Munroe

May Event-Reality Of Commercial Real Estate

Join the conversation with executives from the Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando Ballet, and the Orlando Science Center to learn how to pivot when an innovative disruptor enters your world.

Marketing Disruptors: In The Eye of The Beholder

Oviedo Business Alliance is a non-exclusive networking group of Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber. We meet twice a month so you can network with different business and community leaders, secure new clients or business partners and meet new people in general. We serve as a general support group for businesses within the area. We're mixing up our 2nd session each month with an evening Oviedo Business After Hours networking event!

Oviedo Business Alliance (OBA) Evening

The Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Falconics to bring you our monthly Digital Marketing Workshop! With constant growth and innovation in social media and online marketing, we are holding informational workshops to discuss new trends and emerging technology. With monthly topics, these workshops will help to make you a confident media professional. We invite members with all levels of experience in digital marketing ranging from beginners to experienced industry professionals.

This is a monthly program included in your chamber membership, but we do ask that all interested attendees register so we can tailor our topics to you and your industry!

Digital Marketing Workshop

Come hear the latest from these key veteran organizations and network with local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives and career-minded professionals who are looking to create business partnerships and grow their business. All while helping support some great organizations.

'JOINING FORCES' NETWORKING EVENT

14 Hour Contractor Continuing Education Workshop DAY 1

Join us for a dedicated virtual meeting series that empowers design organizations and their leaders to drive their teams towards professional success, career growth and practice excellence. This series will create a better understanding of the popular but ambiguous area of DesignOps leadership; lead people-centered and design-inspired organizations towards design excellence; and make leadership more accessible and attainable to every audience.

Held virtually the Last Wednesday of the Month, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET
Visit our website to learn more.

May's guest: Shipra Kayan, Miro

DesignOps Ed: May Salon


When & Where
Tue, May 24, 2022 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM EDT
Register Now

Tuesday, May 24
1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT
Zoom Webinar with Q&A

Design Emergency: Building a Better Future with Paola Antonelli, Curator of the Department of Architecture & Design at The Museum of Modern Art

Discover the stories of the remarkable designers, architects, engineers, artists, scientists, and activists who are at the forefront of positive change worldwide with curator Paola Antonelli and her new book, Design Emergency: Building a Better Future. In conversation with AIGA’s Lee-Sean Huang, Antonelli reveals projects by some of the visionary designers whose innovations and ingenuity give us hope for the future by redesigning and reconstructing our lives, enabling us to thrive. Through four themes - Technology, Society, Communication, and Ecology – Antonelli presents a unique portrait of how today’s great creative minds are developing new design solutions to the major challenges of our time, while helping us to benefit from advances in science and technology.

Paola Antonelli is a celebrated curator of contemporary architecture and design based in New York at The Museum of Modern Art. Her recent endeavors, include the online project Design and Violence and the exhibition Broken Nature.

Pricing:
Nonmember or AIGA Member: Free


AIGA and Phaidon Present: Design Emergency

This virtual series features one designer showcasing a work that is personally meaningful. We'll hear what inspires, challenges and guides them. Expose yourself to new material by exploring with our guest, Brockett Horne. Brockett will be speaking about historical and contemporary pharmaceutical packaging.

One Designer, One Work: Brockett Horne

Downtown Orlando Florida Business Networking Lunch

Schedule:

8:00 a.m. Registration, breakfast buffet and networking

8:45 a.m. Welcome and introductions: GuideWell Innovation Theater

9:00 a.m. Panel: Opportunities in Supplier Diversity*

10:00 a.m. Break

10:15 a.m. Meet-and-greet: Corporate Roundtables* *

11:15 a.m. Break

11:30 a.m. Panel: Following Up for Maximum Results

12:00 p.m. Winning Strategies with WBEs

12:20 p.m. Program wrap-up

12:30 p.m. Program ends

*Some of our corporate/government participants will participate in a panel discussion. This involves Q&A and not a formal presentation.

**Corporate/Government representatives will host a roundtable for three rounds. Each table will have the name of a corporate/government agency host. Timekeepers will allow 90 seconds for women business owners to make an introduction.

Participating organizations so far include: Walt Disney Company, Orlando Health, CHEP, TECO, Vystar Credit Union, Bank of America, and the City of Orlando. We have invitations out to others, so stay tuned for more names.

We are looking forward to a wonderful event like our past ones!

Orlando Opportunities Business Development Event

Join us for an exclusive evening out with other local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and career-minded professionals on Wednesday, May 25th at Blue Martini Lounge.

Experience networking like never before! Network After Work, a leader in networking events, has changed the art of networking. With access to numerous in-person networking events, virtual networking events and live workshops each month, the opportunity to connect with the people you need just became that much easier. Learn and grow the skills you need through monthly workshops. Once in the community, you can even go back to learn from past workshops.

When: Wednesday, May 25th | 6-8pm
Where: Blue Martini Lounge | 9101 International Drive #1182, Orlando, FL 32819
There’s no reason to not be a part of the conversation with local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and career-minded professionals who can take your career to the next level!

We encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues! All are welcome to attend, whether you’re a seasoned pro-networker or are just getting started!

Network After Work Orlando at Blue Martini Lounge

The VR/AR Association Central Florida Chapter will hold our next Chapter meeting on 25 May from 6-8pm at the Red 6 Offices at 300 South Orange Ave Suite 1000 (Industrious Co-working space) in the Bank of America Plaza.

The theme of this event is how Central Florida is becoming a major center for development of the Metaverse and will feature speakers who's organizations are contributing to this!

Daniel Robinson - Founder and CEO of Red 6

David Adelson - Executive Vice President Innovation and Technology from the Orlando Economic Partnership

Charlie Lewis - CEO of Bluewave and President of the Orlando Tech Council

Les Cowie - Founder and CEO of Promising People

Katie Osborne - Client Partner at SoftServe

The event is free and open to registered participants!

Our Host of this event is Red 6!



VRARA Central Florida Chapter Event - Orlando and the Metaverse

Join your Connect Advisors for The Telecommunications Round Up presented by Don Johnson, CEO of Paradigm Broadband Group. This is the Telecommunications Update for 2022.

The Landmark FCC Ruling affecting all Easement, Right Of Entry or Exclusive Marketing Agreement in America will affect every community. Don is here to help you navigate the process and how this will affect your homeowners.

How does this affect my Association agreement with Spectrum or Comcast or AT&T?
What opportunities does this Ruling open up our communities for?
How will Providers react to the new legislation?
Infrastructure is essential for solving long term systemic service problems with Providers. Understanding how to guide your communities is key.

How should a Property Manager prepare a community in terms of its Telecommunications Strategy long term?
What does 5G mean to our Associations?
How are others evaluating their options and addressing their needs?
Why is FIBER important?
This is event is exclusive for Community Association Professionals and Board Members only. Parking is available within the parking garage.



CONNECT Orlando Luncheon- Telecommunications State of the Union

Join Sherloc & Lab Co-Founders Julianna Ormond & RC Williams, as they share the power of building and participating in Parallel Economies, and creating your own Nation States.

Learn about the super powers of Precious Metals and NFTs, Crypto, and Blockchain technologies and the freedom that comes with them.

Parallel Economies & The Power of the Nation State

Real Estate Meet Up Introductory

Sponsored by Veterans Florida and Fighter Law.

Four Veteran Organizations “Join Forces” for One Networking Event and a little Birthday Celebration.

FAVOB

Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative

Veterans Florida

Camaraderie Foundation
Come hear the latest from these key veteran organizations and network with local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives and career-minded professionals who are looking to create business partnerships and grow their business. All while helping support some great organizations.

Wednesday May 25th

6p-8p

JOINING FORCES' NETWORKING EVENT

Join us for an exclusive evening out with other local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and career-minded professionals on Wednesday, May 25th at Blue Martini Lounge.

Experience networking like never before! Network After Work, a leader in networking events, has changed the art of networking. With access to numerous in-person networking events, virtual networking events and live workshops each month, the opportunity to connect with the people you need just became that much easier. Learn and grow the skills you need through monthly workshops. Once in the community, you can even go back to learn from past workshops.

Join SoDo’s Economic Vitality Committee and the fantastic team from Hungry Pants on May 24, 2022 from 4:30 - 6:30pm for a little May Member Mixer. We’ll get to check out their new event space, enjoy some social time together, and sample some tasty summer bites and beverages.

We look forward to seeing you there and the first beverage is on us!

$10 for members; non-members / guests $20 to attend



SoDo District May Member Mixer

Come and meet your local elected officials and upcoming candidates and their stance on medical freedom. Learn about their platforms and how they plan to keep Florida the free state!

Space is Limited RSVP now!

Parking is available around the building and pool, and if needed there is a lot behind the pool.



Community Activation Forum - Orange County Town Hall

The Nickley Group has generously offered to host a networking happy hour for Ivanhoe Village businesses and residents. There will be games, food and beverage from an Ivanhoe Village business, and a chance to get to meet people in our district in a relaxed setting. Please RSVP by May 19, 2022.

May Mixer Hosted By The Nickley Group

Orlando Job Fair - OVER 750 JOBS Available on May 25th

What is lobbying? And what goes on behind-the-scenes as a lobbyist when state legislative sessions occur? As public relations professionals continue to play a bigger role in government affairs, it's important to know the fundamentals of lobbying and the role this function plays in legislature. Join us on Tuesday, May 24, for a members-only Coffee Chat at the SODO Foxtail Coffee featuring special guest Angel De La Portilla- President of Central Florida Strategies.

Parking will be available at Foxtail Coffee, Prime OBGYN and Orlando Credit Union.

We’d like to thank our sponsor, Foxtail Coffee, for providing free coffee and discounts on specialty beverages.

FPRA Orlando Coffee Chat: Lobbying 101 with Angel De La Portilla

This event is part of our training series for 2022 where we bring in special speakers with expertise in the topic.

It's time to step up your social media game. We all know how important social media and video are for growing our business, but many of us just “never seem to get around to it”, or “have no idea what to post”, or “don't know which platforms matter most” or "are scared to get in front of the camera". If you are one of those agents, don't miss this lunch and learn.

Our goal is to elevate real estate professionals, and bring the latest information to help you learn and grow always!

Join us to hear what success can look like for you on social media from two incredible speakers that have built their business on referrals from social media. Join Jenelle Ferrer and Kat West as they share how too make social media work for your business!

Event Sponsored by Fidelity National Title & Hamilton Home Loans.

Social media branding photos will be available after the session by Monica Bonilla. To include this incredible offer, select the $60 session.

***There will also be a raffle for a 30 minute private session on branding with Branding Coach, Monica Bonilla!

Becoming a Social Media Icon in Your Market - Orlando

Sponsored by Veterans Florida and Fighter Law.

Four Veteran Organizations “Join Forces” for One Networking Event and a little Birthday Celebration.

FAVOB

Veterans Entrepreneurship Initiative

Veterans Florida

Camaraderie Foundation

Come hear the latest from these key veteran organizations and network with local business owners, entrepreneurs, executives and career-minded professionals who are looking to create business partnerships and grow their business. All while helping support some great organizations.

Wednesday May 25th

6p-8p

Dolce Restaurant

500 E Central Blvd

Orlando, FL 32801

No charge to attend, but you MUST have a ticket to enter.

Cyber Security in Your Business -
How safe is your business against cyber attacks?
Regine Bonneau is the founder and CEO of RB Advisory, LLC, which provides cyber risk management, security assessments, compliance services, forensic audits, and privacy consultations for private sector and government clients. She founded RB Advisory after years of working in the risk management and compliance industries. Bonneau is a leading expert and practitioner in governance, risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity. Her career spans 20 years with a focus on people, process, and technology in the healthcare, financial, legal, government and energy sectors from small to large enterprises.
RB Advisory and Staples Lake Nona presenting, do not miss this!
Breakfast provided by our newest member: Gourmet Gratis - all freshly-made
Menu: Pastry Tray/ Includes Ham and Cheese Empanadas
Spinach Egg Frittatas, Bacon - Turkey and regular, Boiled Eggs, Tomato and Avocado slices, Hash brown cups, Fruit cups, Healthy infused water
SPACE IS LIMITED--register today!

Breakfast Connections: Cyber Security in Your Business

**Register here: https://www.gateway-district.org/calendar...**
Please join us on Thursday, May 26 for our monthly Networking on the Corridor event. This month's host will be Keiser University Orlando Campus.
Come and learn about our new focus on the Semoran Blvd corridor and the revised membership b enefits we are offering. For this event only, save $$$$ on your new membership with Gateway District.
Join us and enjoy appetizers and refreshments courtesy of Keiser University. For more information please contact us at director@gateway-district.org
**Registration is required. We resereve the right of admission**

Networking on the Corridor - Keiser University

Join the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association May 24 at the Florida Hotel & Conference Center for a
special membership meeting.

The ORRA membership meeting offers REALTOR® members the opportunity to come together to share
knowledge and make decisions that contribute to the advancement of the real estate industry. We need
your input on issues that influence ORRA’s future. The meeting will include votes on amendments to
the Articles of Incorporation and the ORRA Bylaws.

Event Details:
May 24, 9-11:30 a.m.
Florida Hotel & Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32809 (Located between Sears and Macy’s at the Florida Mall)

The event is free to attend, and the deadline is May 20, 2022.
Breakfast will be served. Parking is free.

General Membership Meeting

PCEA May Membership Meeting,
Robert Wahlers VP Advent Health Central Florida

PCEA May Membership Meeting, Advent Health Central Florida Development

Join Entr[reneurs Empower Empire for our In Person Happy Hour At American Social from 5-7 PM
Come out to Network and meet other business owners
Learn more about the opportunity of becoming a member of our powerful business growth program and team of Entrepreneurs
Make both personal and business connections
Have Fun!
5-7 PM
Select Beer and Wine-$5
Margaritas-$5
Calls-$6
Premium-$7
and more!
Select Appetizers-$4-$10
Maple Bourbon Meatballs
Chicken Quesadilla
Beef Tenderloin Skewers
AMSO Burger
Hummus
Avacado Toast
Personal Pizza
East Coast Oysters

Entrepreneurs Empower Empire Networking Happy Hour

Help the Government Meet Their Diversity Goals - 7 Steps to Becoming A Woman-Owned Contractor!
Diversity panel Hostess Cynthia Washington


Goals:
Connect and network at the Nona Professional Ladies’ Luncheons to give attendees the opportunity to cultivate relationships with peers while also learning from empowering speakers on topics relative to the needs of women. Topics include health issues that are prevalent in women, success in male-dominated industries, business solutions, leadership topics, personal branding, local community non-profits, female governmental leaders, sales techniques, finance decisions, legal business decisions, PR marketing and more! 

Nona Professional Ladies' Luncheon: Help the Gov't Meet Their Diversity Goals

Warning ~ Attending these networking meetings will result in more referrals!
It’s not what you know,
IT’s NOT WHO you know!
IT'S WHO KNOWS YOU!
Come meet the Best Business Owners in in ORLANDO
HOW?
JOIN us at RGA Orlando Meeting at World of Beer
431 E. CENTRAL BLVD. STE B
ORLANDO, FL 32801
Meet and connect
11:30 to noon~ Open Networking
Noon to 1-pm Introductions, 15minute member presentation
Business Builder
Come meet the Best Business Professionals in Orlando
RGA stands for Revenue Generating Activity ~
What are you doing to grow your business that is and RGA?
You'll meet virtually, everyone gives their 30 second commercial
Come Experience RGANetwork.net and see the difference in Networking that works!
Who Should join us?
• Life Insurance
• Limousine Service
• Locksmith
• Marketing
• Marketing Consulting
• Pressure washing
• Tax Preparation
• Travel Agent
• Vehicle Wraps
• Window and doors

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• Lawn Care
• Legal Services
• Life Insurance
• Limousine Service
• Locksmith
• Marketing
• Marketing Consulting
• Massage Therapy
• Merchant Processing
• Mortgage
• Moving
• Multimedia
• Nails/Nail Salon
• Non Profit Organizations
• Office and House Cleaning
• Personal Injury Attorney
• Personal Trainer
• Pest Control
• Pet Sitter
• Photography
• Plumbing
• Printer
• Promotional Products
• Property and Casualty Insurance

• House Cleaning
• Tax Preparation
• Travel Agent
• Vehicle Wraps
• Web Design
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• Lawn Care
• Legal Services
• Life Insurance
• Limosine Service
• Locksmith
• Marketing
• Marketing Consulting
• Massage Therapy
• Merchant Processing
• Mortgage
• Moving
• Multimedia
• Nails/Nail Salon
• Non Profit Organizations
• Office and House Cleaning
• Personal Injury Attorney
• Personal Trainer
• Pest Control
• Pet Sitter
• Photography
• Plumbing
• Printer
• Promotional Products
• Property and Casualty Insurance
• Realtor
• Retirement Planning
• Security Systems
• Security, Fire & Sprinkler
• Skin Care / Make-Up
• Supplemental Benefits
• Commercial Realtor
• Divorce Attorney
• Tax Attorney
• P/C Attorney
https://www.facebook.com/events/1233493360151546/?event_time_id=1406346469532900
Window Tinting
Accounting
Acupuncture
Advertising
Air Conditioning & Heating
Attorneys
Auto Insurance
Automotive
Awards & Trophies
Awnings
Banks & Credit Unions
Barter
Bookkeeping
Business & Professional Services
Business Janitorial
Business Leasing
Carpet, Tile & Grout Cleaning
Catering
Cell Phone Service
Certified Financial Planner
Chiropractors
Computer Repair
Copier and Printer Repairs
Copier, Printers, Service & Equipment
Dog Trainer
Electrician
Entertainment
Event Planner
Financial Advisor
Fitness
Flooring
Golf and Country Club
Graphic Design
Hair Stylist
Health & Wellness
Health Insurance
Home Fragrance
Home Remodeling
Internet Marketing
Investments
Jewelry
Junk Hauling and Moving Accounting/CPA
Acupuncture
Ad Specialist
Attorney
Wills & Estate Planning
Divorce/Mediation
Business/Contract
Auto Repair
Beauty [spa/skincare, salon]
Banking
Business/Life Coach
Business Opportunity
Catering/Personal Chef
Chiropractic
Cleaning Services
Clothier
Computer Repair
Concierge Service
Dentistry
Embroidery
Employment Staffing
Event Planner
Financial Planner
Florist
Framing
General Contracting
Gift Baskets
Hair Stylist
Home Inspection
Image Consultant
Insurance
P&C, Auto, Homeowners
Medical Benefits/AFLAC
Interior Design
IT Consultant/Computer
Support
Jeweler
Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance
Massage Therapy
Mortgage Services
Moving and Storage
Nail Technician
Nutrition/Wellness Consultant
Organizer / Stager
Pet Care Services
Photography
Printing
Promotional Items
Real Estate
Security Systems
Telecommunications
Title
Travel
Virtual Office Assistant
Web/Graphic Design

Orlando Young Professionals Business Networking Lunch!

Hear the best tips that Gary O'Sullivan (The Gary O'Sullivan Co.), Tim Fish (Ring Ring Marketing) and Timothy Taylor (Farley Funeral Home) have to offer! This event is geared toward funeral professionals and pre-need sales agents who want to up their game. It will cover many aspects of funeral service that help improve customer satisfaction such as aftercare programs as well as lead generation, cemetery sales and more!

FCCFA 2022 Sales and Marketing Seminar

Join us to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of Launch Entertainment Center Orlando.

Ribbon Cutting: Launch Entertainment Park Orlando

The Greater Orlando Business Network is your source for business-to-business referral generating throughout Central Florida. GOBN has several members from various disciplines who are committed to promoting member productivity and profitability through networking. Our goal is to focus on developing mutually beneficial relationships, acquiring new business referrals for our members, and expanding our diverse network of local business professionals who are seeking growth.

Greater Orlando Business Network weekly meeting

*Member Exclusive Event*
EOCC Brain Trust: A Trusted group of colleagues decoding problems and finding solutions.
4th Thursday of the month (no event in February, November or December)
8:00 - 9:30 AM 

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