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WEEKLY MEETING AGENDA

1. Announcements  News of business events, opening and charity events in the community.

2. 30 Second Commercial  Each participant stands and gives a 30 sec. promotion of their business.

3. Speaker Presentation  A participant presents a 10-minute talk about the business they represent.

4. Drawings for Door Prizes  Fun drawings for giveaways donated by members.

5. Thank-Yous and Kudos  Participants have the opportunity to thank others who they have done business with or from whom they have received referrals.

MEETING COURTESIES

1. Meeting admission is $10; lunch is free.

2. Please turn off cellphones.   We collect $1 if your phone rings and $2 if you answer it.

3. Please abstain from side conversations when another is talking.  We want all to hear each others' introductions and presentations.

4. Please arrive on time to the meeting.  We gather at 11:45 for networking and start the proceedings at 12:00.  From those arriving after 12:15, we collect an additional $2.  Latecomers also will not be served lunch with the group, but will have their lunch packed for carry-out and ready at 1:00.  Latecomers will not be permitted to give their 30 second introduction.

Courtesy fees go to the Social Fund.


About The Open Network

 

What is The Open Network?

The OPEN NETWORK Group, Inc. is an opportunity for local  businesspeople to establish working relationships, promote their businesses and support each other in a casual environment.
Who can attend the meetings?

Anyone!  (The OPEN NETWORK Group, Inc., reserves the right to refuse participation to anyone at its sole discretion.) We meet every Wednesday at Marco Polo Buffet, 549 US 41 ByPass N. (Bird Bay Plaza), Venice for lunch. The cost is $10.00 for the meeting and lunch is provided. You don't even have to reserve a seat, just show up.  We have no dues, contracts or required attendance.
Do I have to bring leads for other businesses?

No, this is not a leads group. However, we are a group that has strong internal loyalties and we do business with each other and give referrals. But no one is keeping track.

Is there only one representative of each type of business allowed?

No, we are not non-compete. We feel each business offers unique strengths and there is plenty of opportunity for all. Check out the directory to see how diverse we are.
How many people attend the meetings?

We have about 25-40 people attend each week. Of that about, 20 are regulars, 15 are people who come when they can and there are always a few new faces. In all, we have about 100 people we consider "participants".

Do people who represent businesses from Sarasota and Venice attend the meetings?

Yes, they do. We also have two "sister" groups, The Open Network Sarasota, which meets in Sarasota on Thursdays, and The Open Network Bradenton, which mets in Bradenton on Tuesdays. See the News and Events Page for more information.

 
 
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