🎉 A Night of Authentic Connections: AAF Inland Empire's End-of-Year Business Mixer Exceeds All Expectations
- John McCarthy
- Jun 29
- 3 min read
What happens when you bring together the Inland Empire's most passionate marketing and advertising professionals for an evening of genuine networking? Thursday night at Arts Bar & Grill provided the perfect answer! 🌟
Our end-of-year business mixer on June 26th was nothing short of exceptional. The back patio of Arts Bar & Grill buzzed with energy as board members, agency owners, county marketing professionals, and both longtime friends and new faces gathered to celebrate an incredible year and forge meaningful connections. 🤝
💬 Conversations That Matter
The evening delivered precisely what we promised, those industry discussions we all crave! From campaign strategy deep-dives to creative breakthrough stories, from client relationship navigation to career growth insights, the conversations flowed as naturally as the complimentary drinks. 🍹 What struck us most was participants' genuine enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and supporting one another's professional journeys.
Seasoned marketing directors shared war stories with emerging talent, agency owners discussed industry trends with corporate marketers, and creative professionals sparked inspiration across disciplines. The absence of sales pitches and forced networking created space for authentic dialogue that will undoubtedly lead to lasting professional relationships.
🙏 Gratitude for an Outstanding Year
As we reflect on this successful evening, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to every member who made our 2024-2025 fiscal year truly tremendous! Your participation in workshops, panel discussions, and professional development events has created a vibrant community that genuinely invests in each other's success. Your engagement, feedback, and commitment to excellence have elevated the AAF Inland Empire chapter to new heights.
From our programming initiatives to networking events, your support has enabled us to provide real value and foster genuine growth within our marketing and advertising community. Thank you for being the driving force behind our success! 🚀
🎊 New Leadership for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
We're excited to announce our executive board for the upcoming July 2025 through June 2026 term:
President: John McCarthy 🏆
Vice President: Eren Cello 👑
Treasurer: Bjorn Madrid 💰
Secretary: Erik Harty 📝
As we plan for an even more impactful 2025-2026 year, we're actively seeking passionate professionals to serve as committee chairs, vice chairs, and volunteers! 🙋♀️🙋♂️ Whether you're interested in shaping our workshop content, organizing networking events, or contributing to professional development initiatives, we have opportunities that match your interests and schedule.
Your challenges become our programming priorities, and your involvement ensures our chapter continues to provide the authentic support and genuine growth opportunities that set us apart. If you're ready to give back to the community that invests in your success, we'd love to discuss how you can contribute to our mission. 🔮 Looking Ahead
Thursday's mixer proved once again that magic happens when marketing and advertising professionals come together with genuine intent to support one another. The connections made, insights shared, and friendships formed will continue to strengthen our community long after the evening ended.
As we transition into our new fiscal year, we carry forward the energy and enthusiasm from Thursday night, knowing that our best programming and most meaningful connections lie ahead.
Thank you for making Thursday evening and this year a remarkable success! 🎉 Here's to an even brighter 2025-2026! 🥂
Interested in joining our leadership team or learning more about upcoming events? Contact John McCarthy at HelloJohnMcCarthy@gmail.com
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