is is a very different kind of networking organization than you will find elsewhere. We expect nothing from our members except to attend the monthly lunch meetings – no charitable causes, no fundraising, no committees, no extra demands.

We meet the first Thursday of each month and members pay only $15. It is no wonder that the meetings usually draw crowds of 100.

We gather to network at 11:30 a.m., sit down for lunch at noon, have self-introductions, hear an interesting speaker, and are finished at 1 p.m. The program includes a member spotlight, where each month a member gets to talk about their business for about 5 minutes. This happens by random drawing, and is free. At 1 p.m., some members leave for appointments, but many stay behind for more networking after the meeting ends.

In July and December, instead of a lunch meeting, the Palmetto Bay Business Association gathers at the magnificent Palm Room of the Palmetto Bay Village Center for an evening networking event. These are evenings featuring food, wine and beer, and live music. It is free to members. In fact, each member gets six tickets to bring co-workers, clients and friends. These networking events typically have attendance of 250.

In March and September, we meet at different locations for some after-hours networking. 

Membership is only $100 per year (or $50 after July 1). What a bargain! That’s why more than 130 businesses in Palmetto Bay and the surrounding area have joined. And unlike most organizations, most of the members attend the lunch meeting each month.

Also, the membership directory is updated in March and September instead of annually. This means that members who join midyear are quickly listed among the membership, instead of having to wait a whole year, as is the case with many organizations.  

So what are you waiting for? Fill out the application (click here) and send it in today, and begin to enjoy the wonderful benefits of membership. We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.

(Or, if you want to try us out first, lunch is $20 for guests.)