A Hot Time on a Cool Evening For Vero Venture Networkers!

As the temperature dropped and the wind picked up last evening, it was  warm inside at Ti Amo Sempre for the wonderful people who attended the 2nd Monthly Networking Ad-Venture.

Happy hour specials, especially that luscious Ti Amo 'tini, and a brilliant variety of bruscetta kept the networkers happy.  Ti Amo Sempre has a lovely and cozy lounge area that was perfect for last evening's event.  Oh, and did I mention...The staff is extraordinary!
Many thanks to to the entire Perucchini family, especially Kevin, whom I call the "face" of Ti Amo Sempre.  There are very few like him.  His approach to exceptional customer service lights up the room and keep the many happy diners that frequent the restaurant coming back again and again.  That same attitude shines in their staff.  Special kudos to our wonderful bartender, David, and our servers, Cassandra and Douglas...we appreciate you very much!
Vero Venture Network is the easy, fun way to connect with other business people in Vero Beach.  There is never a membership dues, fee or cover charge.  It is casual and conversational.  People are just drawn to each other and take the time to get to know each other, what they are doing, what they need next and how they can help.  There is definitely a spirit of camaraderie and cooperation.
We get to hear a little more about each other as a group by announcing door prizes.  The only time that I call for the groups attention is when I am giving away the door prizes furnished be the attendees.  It's like Christmas!  Some of the lucky winners were both Deby and Robert Winter of Green Team Cleaning and Carpet and Tile Warehouse, Kim George of IRCulture.com, Abby Bartlett of Table Talk for U, Baji Malici of BajiArt, Jacqueline Hickey of New leaf Design Solutions and Lara Fiorelli of Lara's Theme - Wedding and Event Planning.  The 50-50 pot was won by Deb Daige.

Eureka!  I found a few picture from Thursday night before the camera died.  Bought extra batteries today so that doesn't happen again.  Note to self:  Carry extra batteries!

This is Kevin P. ( The "Face")  mixing my very first Ti Amo-Tini.  Yes, I went back for seconds... it was that good!  The cutie in the yellow was our server Cassandra. 

Kim George (left), owner of IRCuture.com and my very good friend.  IRCulture.com is a great way to get noticed and get referrals to your business.  It boast a lot of free resources and very, very, very cost effective adverting rates.  Abby Bartlett (right) is a new friend, new to Vero Beach and Vero Venture Network.  She and her family have a Table-top advertising business.  Your ad is laminated (I think that's right) on to the top of an oak table-top and placed an local restauarnts.  Great idea.  I think they would look great with a "Chick" on it!

Steve Schwartz, is our PDgo! to Guy!  For efficient and well designed web-site and hosting services Steve is definitely the one to call.  I know many people around town who are haappy with their sites thanks to Steve.  Eric Schwarz (right) just happened in at the right time to join us for a little while.  He met Steve (how about that, huh?...Schwartz and Schwarz), they made a connection and Eric has already given Steve a referral.  I love it when it works!

I am sure you have seen this lovely lady around town!  This is Susan Viviano, VB City council candidate and owner of SL Consulting and Design..."Cabinetry Design You Can Rely On."  And she looks absolutely gorgeous in that shade of blue!

Thank you to all who participated.  It will just keep getting bigger and better as we grow and let each other know that this is Vero Beach's new way to network.

Every month we will visit another of Vero's finest "watering holes", giving that restaurant an opportunity to shine and build there client list of new happy customers.

Next month's location is most likely going to be Riverside Cafe.  I am hoping that Greenhouse Cafe will be host to us in January.  I have already set it up with Bob Moulder to host our Valentine's Day Bash at the New Citrus Grill, scheduled to open in January 2010.

Mark your calendars for December 10 for the next networking Ad-Venture.
All of you who attended the last two events will receive email notification.  Watch your inbox for a special Thank You from Ti Amo Sempre, Too!

Until next time..
See you around town!


PS.  Hey all you Networkers!  Keep me up to date with your events so I can post them, let everyone else know and come to support you myself!  Just email me at veroventurenetwork@gmail.com.

PPS. Another good way to get noticed and promote your business is on IRCulture.com.  You can post FREE business directory and events listings and for less than the cost of dinner for four at one of our fine VB restaurants, you can get a Premium listing that will really get you noticed.  It only takes a few moments to log-in and sign up...So, what are you waiting for?