Connect Members
Principal Real Estate Broker
Dennison Capen Group of Remax
503-888-5191
Massage Therapist & Spiritual Director
Freedom to Move at Numinosity
503-282-8600
Psychotherapy and Business Consultation
Christina O. Rose, LPC, LLC
503-282-8600
2009 Connect Board
Treasurer: Jeff Capen
Membership: Steve Lutz
Philanthropy: Carmen Duato
Events/PR: Brett Hamilton
What is Connect?
Connect is a not-so-traditional networking group. While dedicated to generating new business opportunities for its members, Connect also strives to promote philanthropic community events like the Smart Gala.
This isn’t your everyday pass-out-cards-and-wait-for-the-phone-to-ring networking; this is networking with personality and heart.
What’s so special about Connect?
Connect members believe that there is enough time in the day to manage successful careers and to help others. We believe that with critical mass, we can more effectively contribute to the world around us, both as professionals and as humanitarians.
But this isn’t about sugarcoating – this is about a determined commitment to at least one Portland charity per year. This dedication to giving back serves two purposes for Connect members; it provides them with a rewarding connection to the community and, by raising Connect’s profile, promotes their professional goals.
How Does Connect Work?
Connect meets every-other Wednesday for lunch in a private room at Wildwood Restaurant in Northwest Portland.
Wildwood Restaurant
1221 NW 21st Ave
Portland OR 97209
503-248-9663
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Each member of Connect represents a single profession (i.e., real estate agent, accounting, graphic design). This focus of one business category per person eliminates the possibility of conflict or competition within the organization. To protect s reputation, each member instructs the group about his or her best business practices. This education process along with the charisma of Connect members encourages a natural flow of business leads. Since its inception, Connect has generated hundreds of business transactions for its members. Membership dues are $15 per quarter.
Recruiting @ Connect
Connect is always looking for a few good men and women. We are always open to meeting you. If you are interested in joining Connect, please send an email to info@connectpdx.org
2009 Meeting Calendar
We try to have one or two presenters at each of our lunch meetings. Usually the presenter is a member of Connect, but sometimes we have a special guest.
January 21 (Dr. Mona Bhalla)
February 4 (Kimberly Wuepper Rudick)
February 18 (Anne McCallister)
March 4 (Earl Stuart)
March 18 (Laura Kallen)
April 1
April 15 (Jeff Capen)
April 29 (Steve Lutz)
May 13 (Christina Rose)
May 27 (Carmen Duato & Kimberly Wuepper Rudick)
June 10 (Bob Rosson & Brett Hamilton)
June 24 (Kevin Schmidt)
July 8 (Tracey Schmidt)
July 22 (Julia Fitzgerald, Special Guest)
August 20 (members only) Thursday Evening Picnic
September 2 (Carmen Duato & Kimberly Wuepper Rudick)
September 16 (Christina Rose & Anne McCallister)
September 30 (Jeff Capen)
October 14 (Gina James)
October 28 (Laura Kallen)
November 11 Elections!
December 9