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9th Annual Black and White Weekend

11/9/2017

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9th Annual Black and White Weekend
the CIRQUE EDITION!
to benefit BASE Camp for Kids


Friday and Sat, May 11th and 12th, 2918

Rosen Plaza Hotel
9700 International Drive
Orlando 800-627-8258 (reservations)
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Sponsorships are available now at http://BlackandWhiteWeekend.com 
or by e-mailing info@iminevents.com

TICKETS:
https://bw9.eventbrite.com
NO RISK!  Reserve Deluxe Rooms now (they sell out) by calling 800-627-8258 and mentioning Black and White Weekend or online for only $124.00 + tax per night here. NOTE that you don't have to pay, just reserve with a credit card. You can easily cancel the reservation as much as 7 days out to avoid any "hold" charge on your card if something comes up and you can't attend after all, or decide to just attend the main event.

HOTEL reservations: 
800-627-8258 or ONLINE HERE



The Main Black and White Event is Friday, May 11, 2018 starting at 8:30 p.m. in 3NINE and '39 Poolside at the Rosen Plaza.


The only event of its kind in the world!... Black and White Weekend is an incredibly fun and unique get together for hundreds of people of all ages and work backgrounds. Networking, photos, entertainment and so much more in a very upscale indoor and outdoor venue across 2 days and 1 incredible Friday night.

  • Friday night - Black and White BALL
  • Saturday - Breakfast & Pool Party
  • Saturday Night - more events!
  • One ticket gets you access to everything!

Consider getting YOUR company to SPONSOR the weekend!
Lots of great exposure to over 800 of Central Florida's "movers and shakers" with... VIP tables, guest tickets, signage at event inclusion in pre and post event promotion, and more!

Formal or Semi-Formal DRESS CODE (NO Jeans) is strictly, Strictly, STRICTLY ENFORCED. There are Absolutely No Exceptions for Friday evening, May 11, 2018. Wear All Black and White, OR All Black OR All White ONLY, Including SHOES.



If you are unable to attend but would still like to give to BASE Camp you can do so here. 100% of these donations also goes directly to fight for and support children with cancer. 
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Please use #blackandwhiteweekend when mentioning this event on social media.

TICKETS:
https://bw9.eventbrite.com


Sue Copening - Hotel Coordinator
​Questions? 407-443-0348
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11/7/2017

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The State of Orange County Real Estate

8/14/2017

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Thursday, August 24th
5:00 to 8:00 PM

at:
Wyndham Orlando Resort
8001 International Drive, Orlando, FL
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Buoniconti Fund Tailgate Party!

8/11/2017

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Toast, taste and help us tackle a cure for paralysis!
Wear your favorite team attire.
Mix and mingle with some of the "who's who" of the Orlando
business community in a laid back social setting.


at Quantum Leap Winery
1312 Wilfred Drive
Orlando, FL


Saturday, August 26th
7:00 to 11:00 PM
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GET TICKETS
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Masquerade: 8th Annual Black & White Weekend

12/13/2016

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8th Annual Black and White Weekend (Masquerade Edition)
by "I'm in. Events"

Friday, May 12, 2017 at 8:30 PM
Saturday, May 13, at 2:00 AM (EDT)

at the Rosen Plaza Hotel
​Orlando, Florida

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hTHE MAIN BLACK AND WHITE WEEKEND EVENT IS FRIDAY, MAY 12,  2017 starting at 8:30 p.m. in 3NINE and 3NINE Poolside at the Rosen Plaza Hotel to benefit...

Base Camp
Childrens Cancer Foundation

Tickets are ON SALE at http://BlackandWhiteWeekend.com and are good for the Entire Black and White Weekend.

For Sponsorship info. please e-mail info@iminevents.com
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Black and/or White Masquerade Masks and Formal, Semi-Formal or Cocktail Attire DRESS CODE is strictly, Strictly, STRICTLY ENFORCED. There are Absolutely No Exceptions for Friday evening, May 12. Wear All Black and White, OR All Black OR All White ONLY, Including SHOES. Please use hashtag #blackandwhiteweekend when mentioning this event on social media.

ITINERARY:

Friday, May 12, 2017
12 to 6pm Pool Gathering
6 to 8:30pm Dinner inside the Rosen Plaza Hotel (Attendees receive 25% off Jack's Place or Cafe Matisse)
8:30pm to 2am Early Check-in and Black and White Weekend Event begins at 3NINE and 3NINE Poolside. (Mandatory Black and/or White Masquerade Masks and Attire Including Shoes. No exceptions).

Saturday, May 13, 2017
9 a.m. to 12pm Breakfast (Attendees receive 25% off Cafe Matisse)
12 to 7pm Pool Gathering Continued 7pm to 2am Recovery Evening in the Rosen Plaza Hotel and International Drive

GET TICKETS here for $45. Tickets are $60 at the door, IF there are any left.
Reserve your hotel room (800-627-8258). Mention "Black and White Weekend" and you may get one of the reserved, discounted rooms set aside. If they are all sold out, ask to be on the "wait list."

NOTE: Rooms sell out every year. Because your card isn't actually charged till about 5 days before the event, and you can cancel up till then, there is no reason not to go ahead and reserve now.


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History of the Black & White Balls

The first Black and White Ball was hosted by Truman Capote in 1966 at the Plaza Hotel and was packed with the movie stars, and pop icons of the day (read more).
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This grand party started a tradition of Black and White Balls, and Masquerade Balls, that continues to this day, often to benefit a charity or honor a special guest, or both.

​To learn more about how
​the parties started... see here.

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GMF Networking at I-Drive NASCAR

10/8/2016

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First Monday Mixer 
I-Drive NASCAR 
APR 3rd, 2017 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 
5228 Vanguard St. 
Orlando, FL 32819 
$15 RSVP & $24 Walk-In
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GET TICKETS HERE

The GMG Networking group is focused on the hospitality industry along the I-Drive corridor... though EVERYone is welcome to attend events regardless of business or profession. 
Join us for a this special Championship Night where we crown the 2017 Go Kart 
Champion at I Drive NASCAR. This night Isaac Hernandez, our 2016 champion will defend his title to retain his Status for this year.

This is a fun night full of excitement, fun networking and great people to be with from our industry and beyond. Admission includes 2 drinks, great food, awesome raffles and the chance to be the 2017 GMF I-Drive NASCAR Racing Champion.

A net portion of the proceeds support our annual charity partner, Harbor House. Thank you to our partners, sponsors and our event attendees.

​GET TICKETS HERE

Co-Sponsored by the Connections Groups (free membership)... and...


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Who/What IS GMF?


We are Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Marketing Consultants providing clients with analysis, support and direction to improve their bottom line in two vital segments, Creative Marketing and Front Line Sales and Customer Service Performance.  With over 30 years experience in the hospitality, travel and tourism industries, we promise to deliver exciting marketing strategies, professional sales results and  outstanding customer service performance.  One of the most important goals in any business is to increase bottom line while retaining a solid client base, for the last 35 years, this has and still is our specialty! 
 

Visit the site at www.GMF95.com 

See MORE GMF Events here:
www.gmf95.com/events.html
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Orlando Networking Event: Spring Floral Edition!

10/7/2016

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Orlando Networking Event,
Spring Floral Edition
at
​BLACK FIRE Steakhouse

8594 Palm Parkway, Lake Buena Vista

Tuesday, April 4th
5:30 - 9:30 PM
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Hosted by "I'm in. Events," Orlando Networking Event welcomes all ages and work backgrounds to make valuable connections with other members of their community while enjoying different and exciting venues.

This event is our "Spring Floral" Edition and is the last networking event before our "Black and White Weekend." Get FREE TICKETS to this event when you buy your BW weekend tickets!

Each of our events is "themed" ...so wear yellow, and bright spring colors and florals to celebrate the season! 

More details...  We strive to combine elements of all the networking events that are out there. Held only on the First Tuesday of every other month, we insure a gathering of 200+ outgoing enthusiasts, successful business professionals, owners and entrepreneurs, various industries and career levels as well as employment seekers, all while involving a Charity of Choice and taking place in top destinations throughout Central Florida. Through various on-going relationships both new and old, no two networking events are ever the same.

On top of all that, Orlando Networking Event offers very low-pressure interactions, while allowing everyone to market him or herself in a completely relaxed and fun environment. By the time you leave, our goal is for you to have made multiple new connections that will last a lifetime.

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Orlando Networking Event always includes appetizers from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., drink specials all night, music, photography, raffles, sponsors and much more.

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Spring Floral Edition!
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Black & White Weekend
draws over 700 people to raise money for BASE Camp for Children
GET INFO
Expected Attendance: 200
Attire: Business casual
TICKETS: $10 advance / $20 at the door : GET NOW

Save even more!  Get your ticket to the Black and White Weekend now (before the price goes up) for $35 and you get a free ticket to Orlando Networking Event! This saves you...
$10 to $20 on the Orlando Networking Event
and $10 on your Black and White Weekend tickets!

Sponsors:
G World Properties 
iLifestyle
Spoiled Rotten Marketing
Brion Price Photography
Click! Photobooths

Learn more about Black and White Weekend here and also here
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GMF Hospitality CASINO Cruise!

10/6/2016

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PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE CAREFULLY AS IT PERTAINS TO THIS EVENT PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS: (MUST RSVP NO WALK-INS)

You  MUST RSVP by this WEDNESDAY, the 22nd.
Just $10 to charity. 

You asked and we are responding. Last year this event was such an awesome success we decided to bring it back this year with a change per your request. So many wanted to go but could not make the bus deadline on a Friday afternoon, so we moved the day to Saturday.

Join us... Saturday afternoon and into the night on March 25, 2017 for our Second Annual Hospitality Casino on Water. 

Enjoy the night with friends and associates and relax as the weekend continues.

Start the evening by relaxing on Victory’s bus ride, then on to the boat where the party begins with awesome food, fun, entertainment and a side of good luck at the casinos.

The bus pick up will be at the I-Drive 360 back parking near the back entrance of the Orlando Eye where the bus will depart at 5:00 PM sharp!

We strongly recommend that you take the bus and let someone else drive while you relax, save fuel, parking and be there on time to sail. The other option is to drive yourself at your leisure to the port.

PLEASE VERY PLEASE… be at the bus pick up on time so we don’t leave you behind.

Your RSVP or self drive has a $10 fee which all net proceeds will be donated to our annual charity, Harbor House of Central Florida on your behalf.

In return for this worthy support, you will receive the following at check-in:
- $30 in Free Slot Play Money
- 2 Drinks
- Dinner
- Boarding Fees

All those who elect to coordinate your own transportation, you must park and check in at the ship before 6:30 PM. The ship will depart exactly at 7:00 pm sharp. (There are no parking fees).

This Event RSVP will close on Wednesday the 22nd of March in order to create all the badges and provide the names to the port authority.


GET DETAILS AND TICKETS (click).
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"Lunch Break" Networking at Kobe!

10/4/2016

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​GMF Consultings
"Lunch Break" Networking
at
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

8148 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819


Friday, March 24th
11:45 AM
Join us for a fun networking Lunch Break at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, one of Central Florida's Premier Restaurants.. Enjoy a fascinating experience with food while meeting with hospitality industry and non industry friends and associates.
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CLICK HERE
to join the GMF Business Networking Group!... It's FREE!
Have a great time watching your food being prepared right in front of you, it's an experience you don't want to miss if you have not been there, and an experience you always want to see if you have..

Capacity is Limited, RSVP early, this luncheon sells out fast, FOR THE OBVIOUS REASONS!

$20 with RSVP
$30 Walk-Ins if available
>> GET TICKETS

A net portion from your proceeds at all our 2017 events will support Harbor House of Central Florida. Thank You and Thank you to all our Partners and Sponsors.
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10th Annual Dunhill Wine Tasting

10/1/2016

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SATURDAY, FEB 25TH
7:00 - 10 PM in Maitland


Join us for our exciting fundraising event that will benefit the children of Central Florida! featuring varieties of wine, hors d'oeuvres,
dinner, dessert, a silent auction and lots of enjoyment!

Let's socialize and have fun while sipping wine and helping our Variety Children.

​We will also have beer, coffee & non-alcoholic drinks available.
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Benefitting Variety, the Children's Charity!
​TICKETS & MORE INFO
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Consider sponsoring this event and get exposure in front of Orlando's "movers and shakers" in the business community!

​For Sponsorship information contact:
407-992-4000 or
winetasting@dunhill.net
TICKETS & MORE INFO


The HISTORY of Variety...
Variety exists today for one reason – to help children-in-need.

Variety Orlando (Tent 70) was founded in 1989, by Donna Draves and Connie Ginakes for the purpose of helping the “special needs” children of Central Florida. Sponsored and mentored by Variety Palm Beaches (now closed), Donna and Connie worked to grow an organization of all volunteers who understood the great feeling that helping a child gives you.  (READ MORE)

The Dunhill Tasting is sponsored by the Dunhill Companies, Central Florida's premier commercial real estate company with over 150 years of combined experience. ​
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