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With "Circle of "I"" membership, though,
there is a variety of enhanced benefits including SPONSOR GIFTS from your fellow members!

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$103 (3 hrs) - My Wingman Concierge Service
$85-$100 - Just BeClaws Pet Sitting
$200 - Kurt Howland Photography & Video
$75 - Therapeutic Massage Services

$40 - Maverick Business Group
$25 - The Sicilian
$25 - Crazy Buffet

$25 - Friday's Front Row Grill
 

My Wingman, Inc.
8502 Iveywood Ave, Orlando, FL 32810
Janine LeBlanc, Owner
Concierge & Personal Assistant
Phone: 407-293-4807
or - 407-925-3379 (cell)
mywingman01@aol.com 
http://www.my-wingman.com 

"Come Fly With Me!

Sometimes the demands of family and our professional lives hinder our ability to handle it all. Freeing up some of your valuable time to give back to family or career is what My Wingman is all about.

My Wingman, Inc. is a Concierge and Personal Assistance Service here for your every need. We want to give you back some of your time, provide you with that extra set of hands, and be there for you when you cannot stand in for yourself.
*My Wingman promises you a reliable, professional, and exceptional experience utilizing its services. And when it comes to your requests, the "sky in the limit!"

SPONSOR GIFT: To show you how great it feels to be pampered and taken care of, Janine is offering Circle of "I" members 3 hours of concierge service (value $105).  Take advantage of this opportunity and see how creating more time in your schedule will alleviate some stress. Use if for business or leisure.
Whatever your needs are, "My Wingman" has you covered!


Circle of "I" Gift Certificate value: $105.

To get this Gift Certificate... simply choose it when you join the "Circle of I."   ....a FREE gift from "My Wingman"


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"Just BeClaws" Pet Sitting
2582 South Maguire, Ocoee FL
Owner: Julie Brooks
407-924-2301
Pet sitting, house sitting, concierge services.
Areas covered: Bay Hill, Lake Buena Vista, Windermere, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Gotha, Oakland and limited coverage in Orlando, Clermont and Universal Studios area.
eMail:  justbclaws@yahoo.com
web site: www.justbclaws.com

Ever take a pet to a boarding facility... and get back a completely different pet because they were so stressed and traumatized?

That won't happen with "Just BeClaws Pet Sitting" because your loved ones will get to stay where they are most comfortable... right in their own home.

"Just BeClaws" will visit each day to make sure your pets are fed, walked and taken care of.  They even offer additional services as well... such as grooming and concierge services.  Let them know what you want in the fridge when you return, if there is dry cleaning to pick up, etc.  They can water plants, check pool filters... whatever needs to be overseen while you are away.

Do you occasionally have a late meeting... need to take a last minute over-night?  Not a problem!  Just put "Just BeClaws" into your speed dial and be sure that all is taken care of on the homefront.

They have oodles of references of course... and will provide any info you need to feel good.  They know that leaving your loved ones at home is not just stressful for them... but for you too!  They can make ALL of you feel MUCH better.

SPONSOR GIFT: To show you why they are "paws above the rest", owner Julie Brooks is offering Circle of "I" members 5 days of pet sitting... a free visit each day (value $85-$100).  They know that once you experience the security and convenience of their service... you'll have them on speed dial for whenever you have to head out of town. Just check above to make sure you are in coverage areaThe only restriction on their Gift is the Holidays... they are already booked with regular customers for Thanksgiving and Christmas season.

Circle of "I" Gift Certificate value: $85-100.

To get this Gift Certificate... simply choose it when you join the "Circle of I."   ....a FREE gift from "Just BeClaws Pet Sitting!"


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Therapeutic Massage
Mike McKelvey

Altamonte / Longwood / Maitland
Winter Park / Heathrow / Lake Mary
Office: 407-687-0775
Fully Licensed Professional Massage
Phone: 407-928-4304


"I can personally recommend Mike ... he is who I go to, and I always feel great, relaxed and stress-free when he is finished with me.  Mike can do pretty much any type of massage... therapeutic if you have special needs... or just one that is designed to get you so relaxed your bones feel like jell-o after!  Mike is a great guy... really easy going and an all around good egg... I'm sure you'll feel very comfortable with him. "   . . .Sue / Connections

If you have been to Connections Groups events... expos or our Holiday Party you met Mike there.  He does chair massage as well as full body table massage. 

If you are coming to Mike... he is located in the Chic Salon & Spa on 436 in Altamonte... right West of I4 (behind T.G.I.Friday's).

OR... Mike will come to you!   In your home OR office... in fact, if you have a good sized company Mike will even set you up on his regular corporate massage route.  He'll bring his massage chair (or table if appropriate) in, set up in your conference or break room and your team members can make appointments to get a mid-day stress-relief break. 

There is a reason so many large corporations make this service avail to their employees.. stress is the biggest threat to our health that there is... and stress has been shown in study after to study to LOWER productivity and increase health care costs.

SPONSOR GIFT: Mike is offering a Gift Certificate valued at $75 which will cover an hour long massage!  You could also use it it treat your employees or co-workers... he can bring in his massage chair and... in about an hour ...give 6 of you a nice little 10 minute stress break!  The only restriction is that Mike primarily covers the north part of Orlando... though he sometimes makes exceptions... so feel free to call him and inquire... if your company is a large one, and you're interested in trying out his corporate massage service, he might be willing to make that extra drive depending on when you want him... he's a really nice guy and it doesn't hurt to ask!  

"Circle of I" Gift Certificate value: $75.


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Kurt Howland Enterprises
Video Production & Professional Still Photography
1043 Aaron Dr., Deltona, Fl, 32725
Office: 407-687-0775 / Fax: 386-574-6011
Kurt Howland, Owner
eMail: kurthowl@bellsouth.net
web site: www.orlandoactorsshowcase.com

PROFESSIONAL STILL PHOTOGRAPHY:
High quality still photography... need a good head shot for your business cards or company brochures?  First impressions count... Kurt will make sure yours is a good one!

BUSINESS VIDEOGRAPHY:
KHE produces corporate, commercial, special event, documentary, and sophisticated wedding digital videography.
KHE can help bring your message to your clients. by promoting your products or business services using digital video. You can distribute these videos on VHS tape, CD, or DVD disk for pennies a copy.  You can have your customers view them on your website or use them to advertise.

The sophistication of KHE videos will enhance the professionalism of your business, your presentations, and increase your sales. This isn't a cost - it's an investment which will pay you back many times over!

DOCUMENTARY STYLE VIDEO BIOGRAPHIES:
Don't let your personal history or incredible story go unrecorded. Your memories and our expert guidance are all you need to leave a legacy for generations to come.

Everyone has a story to tell. Our mission is to help you capture your story and create a lasting legacy. We provide state-of-the-art professional support for the design and production of Video, CD-ROM, DVD, or VHS projects. We can help you with: Video Memoirs of the stories that have shaped your history and that of your family.

KHE offers you the opportunity to create your own family heirloom. Lights, microphones, and video cameras are brought to your home for the video shoot. A professional interviewer will guide you, capturing for all time your favorite stories and memories in a documentary style biography similar to those seen on A&E. You can also include your priceless family photos in your video biography. After editing, your finished production will be an instant family heirloom.

CALL 407-687-0775 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.ORLANDOACTORSSHOWCASE.COM   

Video biographies range from $349.00 and go up to $1,149.00. Corporate video services are tailored to your needs and budget.
Photography, such as headshots, has a range of pricing.. just call Lurt with any questions.

SPONSOR GIFT: KHE is offering "Circle of I" members a $200 gift certificate toward any video work, photography or related services. Feel free to call them if you have any questions!

"Circle of I" Gift Certificate value: $200.


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"The Sicilian" Italian Rest
820 Lee Road • Orlando
Right off I4... go West... on left
Owners: The Aiello Family
Phone: 407-599-4487

…Your favorite classic Italian cuisine!
Do you miss all the great "Mom and Pop" places? Meet the owners of the Sicilian… Peter and Sharon Aiello. They have been busy creating YOUR favorite neighborhood eatery… Italian style!

Open for LUNCH and DINNER every day except Sunday (closed), The Sicilian has an extensive menu of your favorite Italian classics and salads, freshly made to order. You can even pair them with a great wine! The Sicilian is very reasonably priced so you can come back again, and again. Stop in and say “HI!” …we know The Sicilian will be your NEW favorite place!

...Need meeting space?
Do you need morning meeting space for your office or group?  Peter is happy to open early for you ... they are there getting ready for lunch anyway... and you'll have the dining area to yourself.  You can meet for an hour or so... and then... it's super convenient if some folks want to stay for lunch.

SPONSOR GIFT: The Sicilian is offering "Circle of I" members a $25 Gift Certificate good for lunch or dinner.  If lunch it easily covers lunch for 2.  For dinner, in most cases, it will also cover 2 people.

"Circle of I" Gift Certificate value: $25.


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Maverick Business Group
Business Consulting, Seminars AND... Maverick Magazine !!
1850 Lee Road, Suite 220
Winter Park, Florida 32789
Serving Orlando and Central Florida
Phone: (407) 695-6060
Fax: (407) 695-6064
www.maverickbusinessgroup.com
Jerry Ross eMail: jerry@maverickbusinessgroup.com  
Missy Lopez eMail: ads@maverickbusinessgroup.com  

Maverick Business Group is dedicated to helping business people, just like yourself, succeed by offering a range of products, such as business seminars AND by publishing Maverick Business Magazine... your local guide to information, resources, and suppliers serving our area.  Maverick Business Magazine contains practical articles written by local business leaders who share essential tips and secrets to help you run, marketing and manage your business more effectively. It offers affordable advertising and acts as a valuable resource for locating local suppliers too. Whether you want to keep up with the latest business trends, learn from business professionals in your community, or simply grow your business, Maverick Business Group can help!

SEMINARS:  Maverick offers a variety of affordable seminars to provide you the knowledge base you need to run a successful business.  Most seminars are just $39.

Upcoming Seminar topics include...
Maverick Marketing for Small Business
Entrepreneur Roundtable                  
Inside the Mind of Local Entrepreneurs
Insurance Issues for Local Business
Legal Matters for Small Business
Marketing Research Basics
Maverick Marketing for Small Business

MAVERICK MAGAZINE ADVERTISING: Advertising in Maverick Magazine is affordable for small businesses... with a variety of ad sizes from business card to display. 

SPONSOR GIFT: Maverick Magazine is offering you a $40 Gift Certificate that you can use to attend any of their seminars... or... if you choose, use toward advertising in the magazine. To register for a seminar: www.maverickbusinessgroup.com  

"Circle of I" Gift Certificate value: $40.


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Crazy Buffet
...upscale Asian Fusion Buffet

ORLANDO AREA:
945 West State Road 436
Altamonte Springs 407-869-1233
TAMPA BAY:
702 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa 813-998-9228
 
PR & Special Event Director: Robert Smith
Robert's email: robert.smith@gocrazybuffet.com
Website address: www.GoCrazyBuffet.com

Mon-Fri: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM & re-open at 5:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Weekend Brunch is served from Noon to 4:00 PM
re-open for dinner at 5:00 PM

You will not believe the AWESOME spread that Crazy Buffet lays out! Crazy Buffet is...a place like no other! It's not your "typical" buffet... it's like the grandest wedding spread, or event, you've ever been to... and there is something for everyone!

Whether you are a meat lover, a vegetarian, on a restricted diet or just like really, really great food... you'll love Crazy Buffet's selections.... varieties of fresh crisp salads... succulent sushi and sashimi prepared as you walk by... the Hibachi Grill will custom grill your steak, chicken, seafood & veggies... Like stir-fry? Chef will whip them up for you! Seafood lover? They have it all... served a variety of ways. Try the Peking Duck carving station and top off your meal with dessert... oodles and oodles of treats!

You have to go back to Crazy Buffet again and again?  Why?  Because you can't possibly try everything you want in one visit!  The first time I went I only had the sushi and sashimi and a bunch of the salads and I was stufffed!  I didn't even make it to the hot dishes or the carving stations.

The BEST thing about Crazy Buffet is that you can't believe how FRESH everything is!  You see most of the hot foods and sushi's being prepared right in front of you.  The Grills and stir-frys are prepared just for YOU.. on the spot.

Also Crazy Buffet is really ELEGANT!  They spent big bucks on the decor here... custom inlaid tile on the floors and walls, huge Koi Fish in the indoor pond which encircles the piano used in the evenings for the piano bar.  This place is truly CRAZY Awesome!

MEETING SPACE:  
Have a Crazy Meeting or Seminar! Crazy Buffet was designed to be perfect for special events... they have multiple private rooms and are happy to open in the MORNING.. prior to regular business hours... or let your group stay through the afternoon.  This means you have FREE MEETING SPACE!!  You could do a seminar there in the AM... and time it so it's winding up right at 11:30 when the buffet is ready.  Then your group can enjoy lunch together!  OR... you can meet in the afternoon and have lunch before.. or dinner after!  Either way this is the best set-up for special events and meetings I've seen!

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Have a Crazy wedding reception!  Or... PARTY!  Crazy Buffet has a special catering menu in addition to the regular buffet AND you can custom order full-size birthday cakes or other special treats for your event!  The nice folks will go CRAZY making sure your event is the BEST and most fun it can be!

SPONSOR GIFT: Crazy Buffet is offering you a $25 Gift Certificate.  This will cover lunch for TWO... or a good chunk of dinner for two as well.  Come and try Crazy Buffet... the first visit is on them... they KNOW you'll be back!    

"Circle of I" Gift Certificate value: $25.


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Friday's Front Row Grill
...Friday's sports themed cafe

8126 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819
Tel (407) 363-1414
Fax (407) 363-0115
 
Mgr & Special Event Director: Carmen
Carmen''s email: frontrow0602@bellsouth.net
Website address: http://frontroworlando.myfridays.com

What can we say about Front Row?  Many of you have been here before for our 1st Friday's Lunch & Leads... OR for our Vittles & Vendors events.

If you want to experience great TGIFriday's food... but in a casual, sports bar themed environment... this is it!  Bring the KIDS too... they can play video games while you and your spouse have a "date-night" ...knowing they are just a few feet away having a great time!

SPECIAL EVENTS /  Meeting Space:

Have a special event you need a casual venue for?  Friday's Front Row is perfect... especially if your event has various ages involved.  Their video games, and other entertainment, make it perfect for the whole family and, of course if your event is sports-themed... this is the perfect fit for you!  For business meetings... their upstairs area is quiet and private... and you can get in early if you want a late morning meeting as well.

SPONSOR GIFT: Friday's Front Row Grill is offering you a $25 Gift Certificate.  This will cover lunch for TWO... or a good chunk of dinner for two as well.  Stop into Front Row... the first visit is on them... they KNOW you'll be back!    

"Circle of I" Gift Certificate value: $25.


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Would you like to see YOUR business here?

Have you ever seen how great the search engine rankings are for The Connections Groups?

Do a search on keywords such as +business +networking +orlando and see where we come up (3rd & 4th in Google)!

What does this mean for you?  It means that once you are profiled here, your info will get picked up by the search engine spiders and when people search on something related to YOUR business... you'll be right there at the "top of the heap" too!

Want to see an example?

Search on +speaker +orlando +events
or +speaker +tampa +events

We come up Number #1 in Google!

SO... in addition to being GUARANTEED new customers (we get them "in your door" - the rest is up to you), and in addition to being profiled here on the SPONSOR PAGE... you also get exposure in lots of other ways...


Rotating banners with your logo


Profiles in the eMail newletter (12,000+ distribution)


Event Sponsorship at one of our larger events


Plus more... CLICK HERE for more info!

 

NOTE to Sponsors:
We reserve the right to screen and approve all applications for "Get Connected" sponsors.  If your Business is chosen as a Sponsor, you will get a profile of your business such as you see on this page. 
A new "Circle of I" member will get to choose one, or two, Sponsor Gifts... you will be listed among all.

EVERY business wants customers who are "pre-qualified"  ...with the "Get Connected" program your new customers are pre-qualified"... TWICE!

First... they opted to be Connections Circle of I members... this means they aren't just "any guy off the street" ...it means they are middle to upper income, educated business owners and professionals.  Isn't that the kind of customer you are interested in? 

Second... they chose your sponsor gift over their other options... they wouldn't have done that if they are interested in your product or service, right?  So how many can you upsell or convert to loyal, regular customers?

 

 

 


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If your Business is chosen as a Sponsor, you will get a profile of your business such as you see here on the left.  A new "Circle of I" member will get to choose one, or two, Sponsor Gifts... you will be listed among all.

EVERY business wants customers who are "pre-qualified"  ...with the "Get Connected" program your new customers are pre-qualified"... TWICE!
First... they opted to be Connections Circle of I members... this means they aren't just "any guy off the street" ...it means they are middle to upper income, educated business owners and professionals.  Isn't that the kind of customer you are interested in?  Second... they chose your sponsor gift over their other options... they wouldn't have done that if they are interested in your product or service, right?

Your Gift Certificates are just one of the ways you get new customers... you also get tons of exposure right here on the Connections Groups web site and newsletter.

 

 

 

 


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