Description

Start the new year by making connections that can lead to new opportunities! Local businesses, realtors, and building industry professionals are invited to THE BIG CONNECT: Building Your Business for the New Year, a free networking event taking place Tuesday, January 12, 2027, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Twisted Fork in Port Charlotte.

Hosted in collaboration with the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association (CDBIA), and the Realtors Association of Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port & DeSoto, THE BIG CONNECT is designed to bring the local business community together for an evening of networking, collaboration, and relationship-building.

Whether you're an established business owner, a new entrepreneur, or a professional looking to expand your network, this event offers an opportunity to meet potential clients, connect with referral partners, discover new business opportunities, and increase your visibility in the community.

Attendees can enjoy great food, a cash bar, exciting prizes awarded every hour, and the opportunity to make meaningful connections with professionals across multiple industries. After all, today's handshake could become tomorrow's business partnership!

Best of all, this event is FREE and open to ALL businesses, including those that are not currently members of the participating organizations. It's an opportunity to experience the value of connecting with local business associations and learn more about how they support businesses and strengthen our community.

Registration is mandatory but free. Attendees are also encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to help stock local community pantries.

EVENT DETAILS

What: THE BIG CONNECT — Building Your Business for the New Year
When: Tuesday, January 12, 2027 | 4–7 p.m.
Where: Twisted Fork, 2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Cost: FREE for all businesses
What to Expect: Networking, great food, hourly prizes, and opportunities to build valuable business relationships.

Registration: Visit the events calendar at cdbia.com to register. Advance registration is required.

Twisted Fork is generously hosting the event, helping create a welcoming setting for local professionals to connect, collaborate, and start the new year strong.

Don't just exchange business cards—build relationships that build business! Join THE BIG CONNECT and discover the possibilities that open when our local business community comes together.

Click here to register: https://members.cdbia.com/ap/Events/Register/4lFGoQ9iRCMCx