Welcome to CONNECTED Networking Group!

We're all about creating real connections, meaningful collaborations, and genuine growth.

Let's build relationships, share resources and create win-win results.

We are CONNECTED, diversity is our strength, and we are better together!

We're all about creating real connections, meaningful collaborations, and genuine growth.

Let's build relationships, share resources and create win-win results.

We are CONNECTED, diversity is our strength, and we are better together!

Welcome to CONNECTED Networking Group

We're all about creating real connections, meaningful collaborations, and genuine growth.

Let's build relationships, share resources and create win-win results.

We are CONNECTED, diversity is our strength, and we are better together!

about us

We are making the world a better place, one connection and one community at a time

In a world that is heavily divided, we bring people together with a purpose.

Our diverse and inclusive community is built on the philosophy of putting relationships first, knowing that business results naturally follow.

Join us in creating a space where every connection is valued, and a step towards personal and professional growth.

Our MISSION

Create a fun and comfortable space for the business community to MEET, COLLABORATE, and GROW!

Highlights from Recent Events

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

BECOME A MEMBER

BECOME AN AMBASSADOR

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

IMPROVE YOUR NETWORKING SKILLS

GET YOUR NETWORKING IQ SCORE

GET A COPY OF NETWORKING ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS

JOIN THE NETWORKING BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMY

Ready to Take Your Networking to the Next Level?

Don't let outdated tools and fragmented workflows hold you back. Experience the power of seamless networking with The CONNECTED Toolkit. Sign up today and unlock the full potential of your networking efforts. It's time to connect, collaborate, and conquer with The CONNECTED Toolkit.

Supercharge Your Networking with THE CONNECTED TOOLKIT

Streamline Your Business, Build Stronger Relationships, and Achieve Unprecedented Growth with Our All-In-One Solution

Leadership OPPORTUNITIES

Chapter President/CEO

(License holder)

The leader of a local chapter, responsible for overall management and growth.

Community Outreach

(Volunteer)

In charge of expanding the group through building relationships within the local community.

Membership Coordinator

(Volunteer)

Manages member onboarding, orientation, and retention efforts.

Event Coordinator

(Volunteer)

Responsible for planning and executing networking events, including refreshments, welcome desk, photography, and videography

Marketing and Media

(Volunteer)

Leads online marketing, social media, and promotional efforts to grow the group's reach.

What you can expect at our events

Learn Something New


Each event offers an opportunity to expand your horizons and gain

valuable insights with networking tips and guided activities to leave

you inspired and informed.

Learn Something New


Each event offers an opportunity to expand your horizons and gain valuable insights with networking tips and guided activities to leave you inspired and informed.

You'll Feel Welcome


Our events ensure you feel welcomed from the moment you arrive,

creating a friendly atmosphere where you can easily connect with others.

You'll Feel Welcome


Our events ensure you feel welcomed from the moment you arrive, creating a friendly atmosphere where you can easily connect with others.

Meet New People


Our guided activities will help you forge meaningful connections with like-minded professionals, and get to know the people behind the titles, businesses, and social profiles!

Stay Connected


Stay connected long after the event ends through our online platform and follow-up resources, ensuring that the connections you make continue to grow and flourish.

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Discover the latest issues and articles from our

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Start a new chapter

Do you love serving others and connecting with people? Are you ready to increase your influence, impact, and income? Let’s grow faster together!

The CONNECTED Networking Group Chapter Leader opportunity helps build thriving, success-driven networks.

Why Start a Chapter?

  • Build valuable connections

  • Open new opportunities for yourself and the local community

  • Become a center of influence and establish yourself as a trusted leader

  • Get a proven system with full support

  • Earn additional revenue while making an impact

  • Join a global movement to make the world a better place!

Blog Articles

Stay informed and inspired with our blogs. Explore industry insights, success stories, networking tips, and more.

Tech Meets Trust: How The Connected Toolkit and Networking Group Are Redefining Business Growth

Tech Meets Trust: How The Connected Toolkit and Networking Group Are Redefining Business Growth

April 17, 20254 min read

How The Connected Toolkit Empowers Modern Businesses – And Builds Stronger Communities with The Connected Networking Group

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced, always-on business environment, staying connected with customers, leads, and fellow professionals is not a luxury it’s a necessity. That’s why The Connected Toolkit was built: to help business owners simplify operations, capture more leads, and grow efficiently through powerful, AI-driven tools. But that’s only part of the story.

What truly sets The Connected Toolkit apart is the synergy it creates between smart technology and real human connection especially through its partnership with The Connected Networking Group. Together, these platforms provide not just the tools, but also the relationships businesses need to thrive.


What Is The Connected Toolkit?

The Connected Toolkit is a comprehensive suite of business solutions designed for entrepreneurs and small-to-midsize businesses who want to streamline operations and scale without the overhead. Whether you’re a solopreneur juggling calls and bookings, or a growing business looking to tighten up processes, the Toolkit gives you the power of automation without losing your human touch.

Key Features Include:

  • Connected Agent 365: A 24/7 AI-powered virtual receptionist that answers calls, captures leads, and books appointments—so no opportunity is ever missed.

  • CRM Integration: Automatically stores customer data and tracks every interaction.

  • Smart Scheduling: Seamlessly syncs appointments with your calendar, eliminating double bookings or missed follow-ups.

  • Lead Capture & Nurture: Intelligent systems that follow up via email or SMS, ensuring no lead falls through the cracks.

  • Customizable Automations: Set workflows that handle everything from appointment reminders to post-meeting follow-ups.

With Connected Agent 365, it’s like having a dedicated receptionist, sales assistant, and customer support rep, all rolled into one, and working for you 24/7.


Meet the Human Side: The Connected Networking Group

While The Connected Toolkit takes care of the tech, The Connected Networking Group brings back the human side of doing business. It’s a professional community built around trust, collaboration, and growth perfectly complementing the automation behind the Toolkit.

Think of it as your business’s brain and heart working together: where technology handles the process and people drive the purpose.

What Makes This Group Different?

  • In-person and Virtual Events: Regularly hosted meetups to help professionals connect, collaborate, and grow in a trusted setting.

  • Warm Referrals Over Cold Outreach: Unlike traditional networking, this group focuses on building relationships that naturally lead to referrals.

  • Peer-to-Peer Learning: From workshops to mastermind-style meetings, there’s always an opportunity to learn from someone who’s been there.

  • Shared Visibility: Group members often cross-promote each other’s services, helping increase reach and credibility within the local business ecosystem.

The community thrives on mutual success everyone is invested in helping each other win.


A Real Business Example: Combining Tools and Trust

Let’s say you attend a Connected Networking Group event and meet five new potential clients. In most cases, you'd exchange cards, promise to follow up, and maybe send a message days later. But with The Connected Toolkit, your process becomes seamless.

Right from the event:

  • You input leads into your system (or they scan a QR code linked to your funnel).

  • Connected Agent 365 immediately engages: sends a welcome message, schedules a consultation, or captures more info.

  • Follow-ups are automated and personalized, with built-in reminders so no one is forgotten.

Meanwhile, the relationships you built in person continue to grow through the group—turning a one-time event into recurring revenue.


Why It Works: The Power of Automation + Community

Businesses thrive when operations are smooth, and relationships are strong. The synergy between The Connected Toolkit and The Connected Networking Group creates a business ecosystem that does both:

  • Scalable Processes: Automate the repetitive tasks that take up your time.

  • Real-Time Engagement: Keep clients, leads, and partners engaged even when you're not working.

  • Relationship-Driven Growth: Get referrals from people who know and trust you.

  • Cost-Efficiency: Reduce staffing and admin costs while improving lead response time.

  • Smart Expansion: Grow your reach through a community built on trust and shared success.


Moving Forward with The Connected Toolkit & Networking Group

Adopting smart tools for your business doesn’t mean letting go of what makes you human. It means freeing up your time to focus on what truly matters building relationships, refining your craft, and growing your impact.

The Connected Toolkit gives you the systems. The Connected Networking Group gives you the support. Together, they empower you to build not just a business, but a legacy.

If you're ready to scale smarter, streamline operations, and plug into a network of like-minded professionals, it's time to explore what The Connected Toolkit and Connected Networking Group can do for you.

Join the movement. Book a demo. Attend an event. And watch your business thrive.

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