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Lake Nona Networks announces its February networking event on Wednesday, February 20th at 6pm at the Winehouse in Lake Nona. The meetup group was recently launched by Ken DeGilio, Founder & CEO of LaunchMob Media. Lake Nona Networks is a professional meetup group based in the Lake Nona area of south Orlando to help connect professionals and entrepreneurs. With no agendas, no speakers and no costs, this is Lake Nona’s only after-hours professional networking group.

Two years ago, Lake Nona Networks started as a Linkedin group. The vision for Lake Nona Networks was to develop on online and offline networking group without the cost or hassle of traditional networking groups. “Combining both virtual and the IRL (in real life) dynamic was always the objective,” stated Ken DeGilio.

The first meetup took place in January, 2013 at the Nona Tap Room. Join us at February’s event which will take place at the Winehouse at Lake Nona on February 20th at 6pm. The events will always be the third Wednesday of the month at one of the local pubs in Lake Nona. 

Virtual Networking Group Launches its Lake Nona Monthly Networking Events

Orlando, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2013) – Lake Nona Networks is a monthly networking event to be held on the third Wednesday of each month for professionals, business owners and other entrepreneurs in the Lake Nona area. The group will be hosting its first monthly meetup on Wednesday, January 16^th from 6-7pm at the Nona Tap Room to help local business owners and other entrepreneurs network.

The goal is to create a professional networking group to help support the long-term growth of the businesses in the Lake Nona area. Lake Nona Networks has its roots as a LinkedIn group and will continue to provide networking opportunities online as well as through the monthly meetups. Online at: http://bit.ly/nonanetwork.

Ken DeGilio, Founder & CEO of LaunchMob Media, created Lake Nona Networks initially as a LinkedIn group. He stated, “I had a vision a few years ago when I started my marketing company to create an informal networking group to help local business owners and other entrepreneurs connect and exchange ideas in a professional, fun atmosphere after hours.”

Lake Nona Networks is an open networking group, without speakers, agendas or membership fees, for entrepreneurs in the Lake Nona area. While hosted by LaunchMob Media, participation in the growth of the networking group is encouraged. There will be sponsorship opportunities available in the future.

Lake Nona Networks will take place the third Wednesday of each month at one of the several Lake Nona area establishments. Additional details and future events can be found online at: http://bit.ly/nonanetwork.

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Lake Nona Networks

Lake Nona Networks is both a virtual networking group and a monthly professional meetup for entrepreneurs and business owners in Lake Nona; which takes place on the third Wednesday of each month. Online at: http://bit.ly/nonanetwork.

LaunchMob Media

LaunchMob Media’s team of brand journalists create content for brands in order to launch and grow communities around the world. As a boutique digital branding agency, LaunchMob Media provides content marketing, digital media, Internet marketing and social media solutions for its clients. Online at: www.LaunchMobMedia.com.

Some people were born to help others. Sometimes those people need a hand too.

My cousin’s son, Jason, has had some recent health problems. He’s heading to Boston and he needs a helping hand along with a few prayers to get him through this. I thought I’d post this here to make it easier for him to get the word out easier.

In Jason’s words…

“Hey everyone, I know many of you have jumped through hoops for me recently and I want you to know how much I appreciate that. I will be heading to Boston for an extended period of time to get me better however I need your help. I have had to swallow my pride and stubborness to ask for help. I have placed these cookbooks on ebay and if anyone is need of an xmas gift, they will make a great one. MOST IMPORTANTLY you are helping me get the treatment I need. I can make sure you get them before xmas if you plan to use them as gifts. They don’t have to be ordered we have them right here…thank you again everyone and if you can’t help monetarily, I could sure use a prayer lol. Thank you again everyone, Thank you.”

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” John Holmes

Proceeds from the Firefighters Cookbook, help Jason:
http://bit.ly/jasoncookbook

Thank you for reading this post and sharing it.

Ken DeGilio

LaunchMob Media was proud to sponsor the second anniversary of One Brick Orlando, a nonprofit organization that brings volunteers together to support other non-profit organizations and adds a social element to the mix. The event was held at Firkin & Kegler Bowling and brought together a community of new and old One Brickers who believe in the One Brick mission. The Orlando One Brick chapter is 100% volunteer-run is is committed to helping other nonprofits with their volunteer needs.

One Brick

Bruce Wang, Orlando entrepreneur and volunteer manager at One Brick Orlando, recognized some of the outstanding volunteers and highlighted the significant contributions to our community. Be sure to check out what One Brick is doing in Orlando or in your community.

Sponsors included: SNAP! Studio Booth, LaunchMob Media, Central Florida Top 5 and Ravenloches Entertainment

Use Your Powers for Good…

Sometimes it just takes one small act to make a difference in someone else’s life. We all need a push in the right direction and then journey becomes clear. The other day I met with my friend, Kenworth Reeves, Jr. at Dunkin Donuts. (This is a branding blog, right?)  Over a short conversation about our marketing companies, the wonders of being a dad, future projects and the vision of our own brands, Kenworth challenged me to make it happen. Period. He casually tossed out a 100 Day Challenge. I wanted 120 days, maybe 200. But, I’ve been talking to a few close friends about two new projects that I think will end up changing my company or putting it into a new direction. So I agreed to his 100 Day Challenge and I challenged him to do the same.

When we talk in branding about having passion for what you do, the same applies to branding companies. Kenworth is reviewing his company and projects too. Every ounce of time, energy and who you spend that time with to help your clients achieve their goals is a critical decision – especially when you have a family at home waiting on you. We all face these decisions and in the end we wall want to make a difference in the world we live in.

Taking the Challenge
So, with all that being said, I took the challenge and am taking the first step in moving down that new path. I went home and created a Facebook event that night. I was surprised that in no time I had 6, then 10… and now 16 others who are joining me. I’m not sure what their challenge is yet but I’m sure it will be awesome to share in this change with them. We all are on a journey to find need a deeper meaning or reach a new goal in our short lives.

Make it happen! We preach about telling the story of “finding your passion” to our clients. It’s not just brand-speak. It’s the truth. Even branders have to do it, too. The buck stops here so look for more changes and a new journey ahead for LaunchMob and its clients. I hope you celebrate with me on August 12, 2012!

Ken DeGilio, Founder, LaunchMob Enterprises

LaunchMob Media Announces Strategic Partnership as Sponsor of Playlist Live 2012.

Playlist Live is a three-day convention that brings new media producers and new media fans together to celebrate online community. This year, over 150 of YouTube’s most famous personalities will be present and performing at the Buena Vista Palace Resort on March 23-25. At the Second Annual Playlist Live, you can meet your favorite YouTubers, learn more about them by participating in interactive talks, watch performances and just hangout. Playlist Live attendees have a rare opportunity to mingle with others who share their passion of online video, offline! Online at: www.playlist-live.com.