Dreams over Drinks - A networking experience like no other

✦ A Networking Experience Like No Other

Join us at Pier 22 — Bradenton's premier waterfront dining destination — for an evening crafted around purpose-driven conversation and meaningful connection. Dreams over Drinks is not your average networking event. There are no name-tag shuffles, no forced elevator pitches, no awkward silences. Just intentional professionals, a stunning waterfront setting, and the freedom to show up as your full, ambitious self.

Come ready to share your dreams, meet doers who are ready to take action, and leave with connections that actually go somewhere.

• Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2026
• Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Eastern Time)
• Location: Pier 22 · 1200 1st Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
• Reservations: Limited — secure your spot early

Pier 22 is one of Bradenton's most iconic waterfront restaurants, offering stunning views of the Manatee River, an award-winning menu, and an atmosphere that blends elegance with ease. Guests are welcome to order food and drinks directly from Pier 22's full menu at their own expense throughout the evening. Fine dining. Good people. Great energy.

Food and beverages are not included in ticket price. Guests order independently from Pier 22's full menu.

• Intentional networking with professionals who are ready to grow, collaborate, and connect
• A curated, relaxed atmosphere designed for real conversations — not small talk
• Facilitated roundtables and guided connection moments (Visionary tier and above)
• Pre-event attendee matchmaking so you walk in already knowing who to meet (Visionary tier and above)
• A community that continues well beyond the event itself

This is for the dreamer who's also a doer. The entrepreneur, the creative, the executive, the visionary — anyone ready to invest in their network and their next chapter.

Choose the experience that's right for you. The first 5 tickets are completely free — after that, tickets range from $5 to $100 depending on the level of access and visibility you want.

The perfect entry point.

• General admission to the event
• Access to the open networking floor
• Order food & drinks on your own tab
• Event program & printed attendee list

Early-bird access with a digital edge.

• Everything in Dreamer, plus:
• Digital attendee directory
• Entry into the post-event contact exchange network

The full intentional networking experience.

• Everything in Connector, plus:
• Reserved seating with curated table placement
• Guided 30-second intro moment on arrival
• Priority access to facilitated roundtable discussions
• Pre-event attendee matchmaking preview
• Access to the post-event community group (2 Day Access)

Make your presence known.

• Everything in Visionary, plus:
• VIP early entry at 4:30 PM — meet the host before doors open
• Personal introduction from the host to the full room
• First-access to future event waitlists

The premier experience — arrive with authority.

• Everything in Catalyst, plus:
• 90-second spotlight pitch or personal intro to the full room
• Social media feature before and after the event (per team approval)
• Complimentary welcome beverage on arrival (non alcohol or alcohol)
• Exclusive post-event Founder debrief circle

• Seating is strictly limited — this is a curated, intimate event by design
• Food and beverages are not included in any ticket tier; guests order independently at Pier 22
• Doors open at 5:00 PM (Catalyst & Founder tier guests enter at 4:30 PM)
• All ticket sales are final

Come with a dream. Leave with a plan. See you at the pier.

— The Closer To Our Dreams

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