Business Networking Event To Bring Out Professionals From Across Orange County

OVER 300 EXHIBITORS BOOKED, THOUSANDS EXPECTED AT ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS MIXER/EXPO UNITING LOCAL BUSINESSES, CITY CHAMBERS, BUSINESS GROUPS

Orange County’s Business Networking Event Of The Year Takes Center Stage March 24, 2010 at OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA

Combining the business networking power of Orange County chambers of commerce and hundreds of business organizations, Orange County's Largest Mixer® VII will be held at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $20 per person.

Show highlights include:

1. Thousands of Attendees­--Mix and mingle with business professionals from around Southern California. Don't forget to bring lots of business cards!

2. Visit Over 300 Exhibitors--From small to large companies and every industry in between, check out the exhibitors in buildings 10 & 12.

3. Meet Potential Clients in the Largest Mixer® Networking Lounges--Network in the official networking lounges of the Largest Mixer. They’re a great place to grab a drink while mixing and mingling with even more attendees.

4. Learn About the Benefits of Being a Chamber Member--Visit the booths of our participating chambers and business organizations located throughout the event to learn the benefits of becoming a member.

Orange County's Largest Mixer® VII is hosted by the following organizations: American Business Women's Association, AnaheimChamber, Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, Black Chamber, Brea Chamber, Buena Park Chamber, Costa Mesa Chamber, Cypress Chamber, Dana Point Chamber, Fountain Valley Chamber, Fullerton Chamber, Garden Grove Chamber, Hispanic Chamber, Huntington Beach Chamber, Irvine Chamber, Lake Forest Chamber, Laguna Niguel Chamber, Long Beach Chamber, National Association of Women Business Owners - OC, National Latina Business Women, Association-OC Chapter, Newport Beach Chamber, Orange Chamber, Orange County American Marketing Association, Placentia Chamber, Regional Chamber – San Gabriel Valley, Santa Ana Business Connection, South Orange County Regional Chambers, Stanton Chamber, Tustin Chamber, Visit Newport Beach, Westminster Chamber, and Yorba Linda Chamber

For a complete list of exhibitors and sponsors, please visit www.ocmixer.com or call 949-338-8338 for further information.

Business Networking Event of the Year

Chambers, Business Organizations Meld with Professionals to Network at One-of-a-Kind Mixer/Expo, March 24, 2010 at OC Fair & Event Center

WHAT: Combining the business networking power of 32 Orange County area chambers and hundreds of business organizations, Orange County’s Largest Mixer® VII will take center stage at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 5 to 9 p.m. Designed to be part expo and part business social event, Orange County’s Largest Mixer® accomplishes both by providing an “open feel” on the exhibitor floor along with conversational areas for casual one-on-one discussions with existing contacts or building new relationships. Over 300 exhibitors and 3000 attendees are expected at this year’s event. Admission is $20 per person.

WHO: Orange County’s Largest Mixer® VII is hosted by the following organizations: American Business Women's Association, Anaheim Chamber, Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau, Black Chamber, Brea Chamber, Buena Park Chamber, Costa Mesa Chamber, Cypress Chamber, Dana Point Chamber, Fountain Valley Chamber, Fullerton Chamber, Garden Grove Chamber, Hispanic Chamber, Huntington Beach Chamber, Irvine Chamber, Lake Forest Chamber, Laguna Niguel Chamber, Long Beach Chamber, National Association of Women Business Owners - OC, National Latina Business Women, Association-OC Chapter, Newport Beach Chamber, Orange Chamber, Orange County American Marketing Association, Placentia Chamber, Regional Chamber – San Gabriel Valley, Santa Ana Business Connection, South Orange County Regional Chambers, Stanton Chamber, Tustin Chamber, Visit Newport Beach, Westminster Chamber, and Yorba Linda Chamber

WHY: The goal of the Mixer, now in its 7th year, is to encourage membership in chambers , allowing businesses to grow based on a wider network of support. Each participating chamber and business group will have a booth with representatives to answer questions about their organization. The mixer also provides a chance for businesses to network with each other for mutual support. Businesses and individuals do not have to be members of a chamber to attend the event.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626. Parking is $5.

INFO: (949) 338-8338 or visit www.ocmixer.

Multi-Chamber Mixer Without Borders

A week ago we stopped by the Embassy Suites in Garden Grove for the "Mixer Without Borders," bringing together the Anaheim Chamber, Anaheim O.C. Visitor and Convention Bureau, Orange Chamber, Garden Grove Chamber, and Fullerton Chamber. Orange County is such a large business community, so this multi-chamber mixer was helpful in allowing us to network across the borders. Thanks again to all the Chambers for sponsoring the event!

OC Fair & Event Center and Ovations Host VIP Kick-off Event

Last night was our VIP Kick-off event for this year's Orange County's Largest Mixer® at Baja Blues on the OC Fair & Event Center. We are excited as we gear up for the big event on March 24th, and last night was an excellent preview of the great exhibitors, returning and new, we have participating this year.

First time exhibitor, Gloria Treybig of Mikasa Linens, was welcomed as the winner of the business card draw, winning a two night stay at the AVI Resort and Casino in Laughlin. This is the first year we have Bob Hill from Hill Graphics and Darwin Brenthel from LDI Color Tool Box on board, and we are thankful to them for sponsoring last night's event.

Also, a thank you goes to Tim Ward of Interact Event Productions for the sound system and music.

We had a wonderful time meeting new folks and reconnecting with others over an eclectic food mix of Jambalaya, Egg Rolls, Mozzarella Sticks, and much more. Refreshments were provided by Ovations, Mustache Mike's Italian Ice, The Corner Gourmet, and Poverello Coffee. Thanks to all of them! As well as Cloud Nine Balloons for their fun decor.

Of course, special thanks to long-time Largest Mixer® supporters Shannon and Robyn of the OC Fair & Event Center, and Juan Quintero & Ernie Navar, Jr. of Ovation Food Services, LP. Year after year they are there helping us produce great events.

If you haven't signed up yet, visit the OC Mixer website to purchase a booth to join the excitement that is already underway.

A Celebration at "Celebrations" with Costa Mesa Chamber

Turnip Rose's newest venue, "Celebrations," was a great spot for Costa Mesa Chamber's After Hours Mixer. A private night club, it was a completely different environment that we enjoyed mixing around in on February 24. And it was an awesome mixer, with several Chambers of Commerce coming together: Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Corona del Mar.

Several food stations, an espresso bar, an ice cream bar, and lots of Largest Mixer® friends made for a wonderful evening. Thank you very much to Turnip Rose and all our supportive Chambers who made it possible!