Despite the rain that filled a very gloomy Friday evening , Latin Times and The Tampa Latin Chamber hosted a successful 6th Annual Latino Christmas Parranda and Children ’ s Toy Drive on Friday , Dec 4th @ 1st Friday “ Latin ConneXions ”!
he networking social , which is among
Tthe biggest , most exciting “ after-work ” business events in Tampa Bay was held at Tampa ’ s upscale Restaurant and Lounge , Mirage which is located at 3605 W . Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa . “ I am very happy with the results of the event ” said Jolie R Gonzalez , publisher of Latin
Times Magazine , and organizer of the Latin ConneXions Business Networking Socials , a second toy drive was held on Friday , December 11th @ the 2nd Friday Networking Social in Brandon , FL . “ Between the two events we raised approximately 300 Toys , with the toys going to two different causes , part of the toys were donated to Children With A Vision , Inc ., a local non-profit Organization that provides a Toy Shop experience for needy children ! The bulk of the toys were delivered to the children of poor migrant families on Christmas week .” Guests enjoyed great performances by , NEW Recording Artists : Vanelis Vazquez , and Johamna PLUS A Special Dance Performance by the Unforgettable Impact ! Latin ConneXions Business Networking Socials are the product of “ Latin Times Magazine , the Publication for the Elite Latino .” These events were created in order to offer the local business community the opportunity to meet and network with other area business professionals in an upscale social environment . Latin ConneXions events attract both Latinos and non-Latinos alike . Presenting Sponsors Included : Latin Times Magazine , Mirage Restaurant and Lounge , Boomerang Martini Bar , Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce .