Ignite Connections
Speed Networking Event Benefiting Suncoast Voices for Children
Connect. Grow. Give Back.
- 5:30PM
- $35
Scottish American Center, Dunedin
Doors open 5:30 PM · Ends 8:30 PM · Ages 21+
Meet and connect with small business owners and professionals in a fun and fast paced environment!
Featuring:
- Open bar
- Dinner
- Silent auction
- Gift card giveaways
- And more...
Dinner and drinks are included in your ticket
How the night works
Our format is large table networking. Here's what to expect.
Arrive at 5:30
Doors open at 5:30 PM. Please arrive right at 5:30, since we'll be setting up before then. Settle in, grab a drink, and say hello. We're expecting 50+ people.
New table every round
Each guest sits with a new table of people every round, and a host at each table asks questions that ignite conversations. Be ready to make some friends and find good business opportunities.
Connect your way
Dinner and drinks are included, with a catered dinner and a large selection of adult drinks and non-alcoholic beverages. Exchange contact info with whoever you'd like. That part is entirely up to you.
The evening runs about 3 hours, wrapping up around 8:30 PM.
Where & when
When
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM. Wraps up around 8:30 PM.
Tickets
$35 per ticket
Dinner and drinks included. Ages 21+. Eventbrite may add a small service fee at checkout.
Good to know
Dress code: semi-professional, stylish, or cocktail chic.
Free parking right in front of and beside the venue, plus plenty of street parking.
Connections that give back
Ignite Connections benefits Suncoast Voices for Children, a nonprofit that provides for the unmet needs of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in Pinellas and Pasco Counties.
Children's Needs
Urgently needed items and support for children's physical, emotional, educational, and social needs.
Style Voiced
Clothing for children in care, delivered with dignity.
Opportunity Passport
Financial training, coaching, and matched savings for young people who have been in foster care.
Event beneficiary
Good to know
What time should I arrive?
Doors open at 5:30 PM. Please arrive at 5:30, since we'll be setting up before then.
How long is the event?
About 3 hours, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
Where do I park? Is it free?
Parking is free. There is parking directly in front of and beside the venue, plus plenty of street parking.
What's the dress code?
Semi-professional, stylish, or cocktail chic.
Are food and drinks included in my ticket?
Yes. Your dinner and drinks are included in your ticket price. We'll have a catered dinner and a large selection of adult drinks and non-alcoholic beverages.
How does speed networking actually work?
Our format is large table networking. Each guest sits with a new table of people every round, and a host at each table asks questions that ignite conversations. Be ready to make some friends and find good business opportunities.
How many people will I meet?
We're expecting 50+ people at the event.
What if I've never done this before?
No worries! It's a fun, easygoing event. You'll have a great time meeting new people, and you can always bring a friend.
Will I get contact info for the people I meet?
That's entirely up to you. Connect and exchange contact information with whoever you'd like.
Can I get a refund if I can't make it?
Refunds are handled through Eventbrite. Check the refund policy on the Eventbrite page, and reach out to us if you need help.
Is there a walk-in option, or do I have to register in advance?
If we are not fully sold out, we will accept walk-ups. To be safe, grab your ticket in advance on Eventbrite.
Can I donate an item to the silent auction?
Yes! Please contact Bonnie at savvyservicesfl@gmail.com.
Photos from our last Speed Networking event
Sponsorship levels
Every dollar helps Ignite Connections benefit Suncoast Voices for Children. Every tier includes a ticket to the event and recognition before, during, and after. Higher tiers build on everything below them.
Silver Sponsor
- Logo on marketing materials
- Logo displayed at check-in table
- Social media recognition (4 posts leading up to event)
- Recognition during opening remarks
- Ticket to event
- Included in post-event email sent to all attendees
- Verbal shoutout to sponsors during opening remarks and again at the raffle/auction
- $35 Facebook ad spend announcing your sponsorship of the event
Gold Sponsor
- Logo on marketing materials
- Logo displayed at check-in table, auction table, and bar
- Social media recognition (8 posts leading up to event)
- Recognition during opening remarks
- 2 total tickets to event
- Included in post-event email sent to all attendees
- Verbal shoutout to sponsors during opening remarks and again at the raffle/auction
- Stay seated at your designated sponsor table
- Logo featured directly on the rotation guide
- $50 Facebook ad spend announcing your sponsorship of the event
Presenting Sponsor
- Everything in Gold, plus:
- Logo displayed at food table
- Weekly social media recognition
- Opportunity to speak for 1 minute at the event
- Space for retractable banner
- 4 total tickets to event
- $100 Facebook ad spend announcing your sponsorship of the event
Title Sponsor
- Everything in Presenting, plus:
- Exclusive presenter of event
- Company logo incorporated into event title on all marketing materials
- Logo displayed at every table
- $300 Facebook ad spend announcing your sponsorship of the event
- Opportunity to speak for 3 minutes at the event
- Business feature in Power Plates newsletter
- 6 total tickets to event
Contact: Bonnie Garrison · savvyservicesfl@gmail.com
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