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Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours

The chamber held a networking event at Chubby's Lounge in Whitney Plaza.


  • By Nat Kaemmerer
  • | 10:36 a.m. April 27, 2022
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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce made time for some last-minute libations at Chubby's Lounge. On April 26, about a dozen members and guests met up to wet their whistles and work the network for a Business After Hours event. 

Chamber President Gail Loefgren organized the event in a short period of time; although the chamber has tried to hold Business After Hours at the lounge in the past, the happy hour hadn't happened in several years. But members jumped at the chance to meet in a casual environment and decompress from the busy season as things wind down on Longboat Key. 

Members trickled in and grabbed drinks and snacks before settling in to chat with their fellow businesspeople. Some members brought new guests, who introduced themselves and their business throughout the evening. 

Earl Larson, Michael Vejins and Scott Kuykendall caught up.
Earl Larson, Michael Vejins and Scott Kuykendall caught up.
Ramin Mesghali and Mike O'Brien
Ramin Mesghali and Mike O'Brien
Chris Daniels, Joy Daniels and Jessica Bell chatted about business.
Chris Daniels, Joy Daniels and Jessica Bell chatted about business.
Caitlyn Zaborowski and Tryla Larson both got the blue memo.
Caitlyn Zaborowski and Tryla Larson both got the blue memo.
Attendees mingled around the bar.
Attendees mingled around the bar.
Irina LaRose, Pam Mock and Brad Marner claimed a table to chat.
Irina LaRose, Pam Mock and Brad Marner claimed a table to chat.
Attendees grabbed light bites from a table.
Attendees grabbed light bites from a table.

 

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