Connectors with a Cause

01/26/2026

⏰ Happening TOMORROW! ⏰

Don’t forget to join Connectors with a Cause for our Cause Night tomorrow, January 27th from 5:30–7:30 PM hosted by Ron Burback!

🤝Network with local professionals.

🏦 Connect with Ron Burback of Hancock Whitney, a banking expert with over 26 years of experience in consumer accounts and loans.

🎗 Support a meaningful cause — proceeds benefit Operation Patriot Support.

📍 Location:
Hancock Whitney
4770 Florida 64
Bradenton, FL 3420

Members and Guests register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cwc-cause-night-january-2026-registration-1979870536070?aff=oddtdtcreator

Bring a guest, make new connections, and help us make a difference. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

Ron Burback with Hancock Whitney is our host this month. We'll be networking & proceeds will benefit Operation Patriot Support.

01/14/2026

Connectors with a Cause – January Cause Night!

Join us on January 27th from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of networking with purpose!
This Cause Night will be hosted by Ron Burback of Hancock Whitney. With over 26 years in banking, Ron brings extensive experience in consumer account opening and consumer loans. He began his career as a Universal Banker in 2001 and now serves as a Branch Manager—making this a great opportunity to connect with a trusted banking expert.

🤝 We encourage members to invite guests and fellow professionals who could benefit from Ron’s banking knowledge or are looking for a strong local banking relationship.

🎗 All proceeds benefit Operation Patriot Support, helping provide resources and assistance to our veterans and their families.

📍 Location:
Hancock Whitney
4770 Florida 64
Bradenton, FL 3420

Members and Guests use this link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cwc-cause-night-january-2026-registration-1979870536070?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come expand your network, bring a guest, and support an incredible cause while you’re at it!

Ron Burback with Hancock Whitney is our host this month. We'll be networking & proceeds will benefit Operation Patriot Support.

01/09/2026

✨ New Member Spotlight ✨
Please help us welcome Sabrina Correia de Avelar and her business Spot & Shine Solutions to Connectors with a Cause!

Sabrina is 26 years old and has been living in the United States for nearly five years. With over four years of experience in the cleaning industry, she learned that exceptional cleaning is about much more than appearance — it’s about responsibility, consistency, trust, and respect for each client’s space.

She recently launched Spot & Shine Solutions, a licensed and insured cleaning company focused on reliable, detail-oriented service and long-term client relationships. Sabrina takes pride in showing up consistently and treating every home and business with care and professionalism.

🧼 Services Offered:
• Residential Cleaning
• Commercial & Office Cleaning
• Deep Cleaning
• Post-Construction Cleaning
• Vacation Rentals & Airbnb Cleanings

🎉 Special Offer:
Enjoy 10% off your first cleaning!

📲 You can find and follow Sabrina on Instagram and Facebook by searching SpotShineSolutions.

We’re excited to have Sabrina as part of our community and look forward to supporting her continued growth. Welcome to the group! 💛👏

01/07/2026

📣 Connectors with a Cause - Join us for our next Connectors with a Cause January Zoom Business Meeting!

🗓 Wednesday, January 14th
⏰ 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

We’re excited to have Ronald Burback as our host! Ron is the Financial Center Leader at Hancock Whitney Bank’s Bradenton Main Office and brings extensive experience in both deposit accounts and lending solutions.
Ron is known for providing exemplary client service, handling everything from simple requests to even the most complex financial situations with ease and expertise. If you’re looking for trusted guidance and flexible options in both banking and lending, Ron is your go-to resource.

Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86213102718?pwd=OrZrAfIFsI9bd2KwCo2icRAxfbBpsZ.1

See you all soon!

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year! ✨
From all of us at Connectors with a Cause, thank you for an amazing year of connections, collaboration, and community support. We can’t wait to continue growing together and giving back in the year ahead.
Let’s make this year the best one yet! 🎉💫

12/17/2025

🎄 Today’s Connectors with a Cause Christmas Wrap Night was a huge success! The families we’re helping this season are going to love their gifts. A special thank you to everyone who came out and helped us wrap—your time and generosity mean so much. We can’t wait to deliver everything and spread some holiday cheer! ❤️

12/16/2025

🎄 Connectors With a Cause – December Cause Night 🎁
Join us TONIGHT from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of holiday networking and giving back!
✨ We’ll be wrapping presents, connecting with amazing people, and celebrating the season together.
📍 Hosted at Brad Smith’s office (Recharge Exteriors)
🍽️ Food generously sponsored by Paige Soper with Soper Financials
We invite guests and anyone you know who may be interested in a role within our group to attend!
🎁 Please bring cookies and wrapping supplies to help spread some holiday cheer.
Come connect, give back, and enjoy a festive night with great people. We’d love to see you there!

Register in link below for guests and members!

Come wrap with us! Our elves will be hard at work wrapping all of the gifts we've purchased for our selected families.

12/07/2025

🎄✨ Come Wrap With Us at Our December Cause Night! ✨🎄
Connectors with a Cause is getting into the holiday spirit, and we’d love for you to join us December 16th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm EST.
Our amazing CWC Executive Committee is hosting this special night, and a huge thank you goes to Brad Smith with Recharge Exteriors for generously donating their space for us to gather. Together, we’ll be wrapping all the gifts we’ve purchased for our chosen families as we prepare for our Santa Delivery Team to spread Christmas joy across our community. 🎁🎅

To make the night extra festive, please bring:
🍪 A plate of cookies to share
🎀 Tape, scissors, wrapping paper, bows & gift labels

We’re also incredibly grateful to Paige Soper with Soper Financial for sponsoring food for everyone while we wrap and celebrate giving back. ❤️

✅ 100% of member fees this month go directly toward our Christmas giving
✅ Guests are FREE!

Want to donate a little extra? Additional contributions can be made here:
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/XGWQ2X487YEMU

Let’s come together, spread joy, and wrap up some holiday magic for our community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎄✨

Guests can register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cwc-cause-night-december-2025-registration-1976595095138?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

12/02/2025

☃️Connectors with a Cause – December Business Zoom!❄️
Join us Wednesday, December 10th at 7:30am for our final business Zoom meeting of the year!
We’ll be highlighting our members, their businesses, and their specialties — plus finalizing plans for our Christmas Giving Project. This season, we’re excited to give back to a few families in need, and we can’t wait to share the photos and impact from this special event. ❤️🎄
If you love connecting, collaborating, and making a difference in our community, this is the perfect meeting to join!
See you on Zoom! 💻✨

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86213102718?pwd=OrZrAfIFsI9bd2KwCo2icRAxfbBpsZ.1

11/19/2025

✨ Connectors with a Cause – November Cause Night was a success! ✨
Thank you to all our members and guests who joined us at Libby’s in Sarasota on November 18th! We had such a great time connecting, sharing our goals, and planning for our Christmas giving. 🎄❤️
Coming together to organize how we’ll shop for and deliver gifts to families in need is truly the best part of what we do. This group has such a big heart, and nights like this remind us why our mission matters.
Here’s a photo from our amazing evening — thank you again to everyone who came out and contributed! 💛

11/17/2025

Connectors with a Cause - November Cause Night!
We’re excited to come together this month in the spirit of giving! Join us as we raise charity funds for our Christmas gift-giving program supporting families in need. ❤️🎁

📍 Libby’s – Sarasota
1917 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
📅 Tuesday, November 18th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Come enjoy an evening of networking, fun, small bites, and community connection — all while making a meaningful impact this holiday season.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cwc-cause-night-november-2025-registration-1969394429754

Whether you're a returning member or new to the group, we’d love to have you join us!

🤝 Connect. Give. Grow.

11/11/2025

🌟 Connectors with a Cause – Join Us Tomorrow Morning! 🌟
Hey friends! If you love connecting with local business owners and giving back to great causes, come check out Connectors with a Cause — a Sarasota-based networking group that supports small businesses and local charities. 💙
💻 Business Zoom Meeting
🗓 Tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 12th)
🔗 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86213102718?pwd=OrZrAfIFsI9bd2KwCo2icRAxfbBpsZ.1
⏰ 7:30–9:00 AM
We’re growing and would love to meet new people who want to build real connections, share what they do, and get involved in giving back to the community.
Come hang out with us on Zoom, see what everyone’s specialties are, and get to know an awesome group of people who love helping each other succeed! 🙌