Chocolate Blues and Business Networking Festival is coming to Tampa on
March 28, 2012 at The Palmetto Club in Fishhawk Ranch from 11am to 5pm
(come & go). This event was started over 8 years ago by founder Shelly Rice
and expanded nationally to include events in 40 cities across the country;
Tampa, FL being the 40th. Chocolate Blues and Business Networking is a one
day giant networking event consisting of networking for business owners,
decision makers, contractors, and service providers. This event includes open
networking, ice breakers, networking games, round table workshops,
business expo, giant business card exchange tables, one on one appointment
stations, brain storming areas, door prizes, national and local media. Area
director and small business owner, Michelle Patrick is happy to be a part of
this fabulous event and help her local business community. Chocolate Blues is
never lacking in high quality leads.
Be the Boss magazine, Chocolate Blues News, Lux magazine, Organo Gold,
BizLink, Right Brain Publications, WWMB(Women Who Mean Business),
The Inventory Institute, Affiliated Women Int’l are all national sponsors of the
Tampa event. Local community paper Osprey Observer. Christian Voice along
with local networking group WWOTB (Working Women of Tampa Bay), Puff
n’ Stuff Catering and Virtual Office Assistant are also sponsors. Eddie Wright
and Damon Fowler, a local born blues musician will be providing the blues
music during the event. The Original Leena’s Chocolates in Brandon will be
providing a chocolate display fountain and treats for the event.
“Chocolate Blues and Business Networking Festival provides the opportunity
for business owners to spotlight their company and or service in the business
expo while making great connections around the bay area. We provide a fun
and productive networking environment for local decision makers to network
with like minded individuals, clients, as well as prospects.” Patrick said.
They have a few last call vendor opportunities available with registration
online at www.bizfestival.com by clicking the Tampa, FL link scrolling down
and registering securely online. Any questions can be directed to Michelle at
813 493 6016.
Registration is not required to attend and tickets are $10 at the door the day
of the event. Local business owners can register online to take part in the
business expo by visiting www.bizfestival.com clicking on the Tampa, FL
link and scrolling down to the bottom of the page completing reservation form
on their secure site. Space is available on a first come first serve bases.
Contact Michelle at michelle@bizfestival.com or (813) 493-6016 for more
information.
