SEMINOLE COUNTY
Business Networking in Seminole County: September 30–October 8
Published September 29, 2026 · Go Central Florida
Seven upcoming gatherings give Seminole County professionals choices across morning, lunchtime, evening and online networking. This calendar covers September 30–October 8, 2026, with the following week clearly marked for advance planning. All times are Eastern. Registration availability is not guaranteed; use the organizer’s link.
Wednesday, September 30: Sanford Chamber breakfast
Business Connections Networking Breakfast runs 7:30–9 a.m. at Comfort Inn & Suites Sanford Airport, 3043 E. Lake Mary Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773. Sanford Chamber members attend free; prospective members can attend twice free, then pay $10 per visit. Register through the Chamber; no cutoff is published. Bring a short introduction and business cards for this referral-focused member meeting.
Best fit: local owners and professionals who want introductions and referral relationships.
Event and registration: Sanford Chamber breakfast
Thursday, October 1: Good Morning Seminole
Seminole County Chamber’s breakfast program runs 7:30–9 a.m. at Lake Mary Events Center, 260 N. Country Club Road, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Networking is 7:30–8 a.m.; Sheriff Dennis Lemma’s public-safety program follows from 8 to 9 a.m. Members attend free; nonmembers pay $15. Register with the Chamber and check availability; no cutoff is published and tickets are nonrefundable.
Best fit: people who want Chamber introductions alongside a community-issues program. The organizer identifies public safety and Amendment 3 as program topics; check the agenda for the current description.
Event and registration: Good Morning Seminole
Thursday, October 1: Business lunch in Altamonte Springs
Business Connections Networking Luncheon meets 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Kiwi’s Pub & Grill, 801 W. State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. Entry is free; buy your own lunch. The member-submitted Chamber listing names Susan Joseph of LegalShield as the contact. Expect introductions and business conversations; it is not identified as a Chamber-hosted event. Membership restrictions and a signup deadline are not published.
Best fit: people who prefer an informal lunchtime conversation and can cover their own meal.
Event and registration: Business lunch in Altamonte Springs
Plan ahead: October 6–8
Tuesday, October 6: River Council Business Networking
Seminole County Chamber’s River Council meets 7:30–9 a.m. at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 W. Seminole Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771. This is a free member benefit. RSVP closes Monday, October 5, at 4 p.m.; the listing provides a waitlist if needed. It is a morning option for members building relationships in the Sanford area. Do not assume admission to the zoo’s attractions is included.
Event and registration: River Council Business Networking
Tuesday, October 6: Chamber After Five in Oviedo
The Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber hosts its staff-led evening gathering from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Marlow’s Tavern, 352 Mike Roberto Way, Oviedo, FL 32765. Members attend free; nonmembers pay $5. No registration deadline is published, and the listing does not say drinks are included. This is an evening option for meeting the Chamber community; check registration before travelling.
Event and registration: Chamber After Five in Oviedo
Wednesday, October 7: Virtually Seminole Council
The Seminole County Chamber’s Zoom networking session runs 9:30–10:30 a.m. Members attend free; nonmembers pay $5. Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. that morning, when the organizer says the access link will be emailed. Register with an email address you can check that morning. This is an option for professionals who cannot travel to an in-person meeting.
Event and registration: Virtually Seminole Council
Thursday, October 8: Brews, Boos & Business
Seminole County Chamber’s Business After Hours runs 5:30–7 p.m. at Dees Brothers Brewery, 210 Magnolia Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771. Members attend free; nonmembers pay $20. The Halloween-themed gathering includes a costume contest and bingo. Check the organizer’s registration page for availability; a cutoff and age requirement are not published. Do not assume food or drinks are included in admission.
Event and registration: Brews, Boos & Business
Community participation alongside business networking
The free Candidate Expo on Thursday, October 1, 6:30–8:30 p.m., is a separate civic opportunity. The League of Women Voters of Seminole County lists the event at Seminole State College, 100 Weldon Boulevard, Sanford, room C108, with Lot 16 parking. It is a nonpartisan candidate event, not a sales mixer or a college endorsement.
For any gathering, review membership eligibility, costs and the cancellation policy before registering. A Chamber calendar may include member-submitted events as well as Chamber-hosted programs; the luncheon above is identified accordingly.
