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The value of membership in a business networking group can be measured in the dollar

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amount of business referred to members, by members. In this regard, The Citrus Business

Network is a star! During 2014, 22 members shared in $195,243 of referral business; busi-

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ness which they would not have enjoyed, were it not for The Citrus Business Network.

The purpose of the Citrus Business Network is to grow the business and profitability of

its members by providing leads and referral information, and sharing marketing ideas.

The Citrus Business Network, founded more than 15 years ago, is comprised of local

The weather patterns of North

businesses in Citrus and surrounding counties, providing a variety of products and services.

and South America have been periodi-

Members strive to maintain high moral values and ethical business practices and to provide

cally affected by El Niños for thousands

the highest level of professional service, integrity and customer satisfaction.

of years. The ancient farmers of the An-

This active networking group is currently meeting at Twisted Oaks Golf Club, 4801 N

dean mountains were very much aware

Forest Ridge Blvd., Beverly Hills, on Friday mornings, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. A buffet

of them. These farmers could predict

breakfast, part of the membership package, is served at 7:00 a.m. The group will pay for

if an El Niño was present and hold off

breakfast for prospective members attending for the first time.

planting their potatoes, waiting for the

Membership in the Citrus Business Network is limited to one member per business dis-

rains to come. How would they know to

cipline. There are several openings for new members.

delay their planting? In the early dawn

The Citrus Business Network is a member of the Citrus County Chamber of Com-

skies between June 13 and 24, these

merce. Members are eligible to participate in Chamber events. Also, the group will be

farmers would search the skies for signs of increased Homosassa, Florida 34446

5093 S. Orwell Pt., moisture. An El Niño, with its

hosting a Chamber Mixer, at Twisted Oaks Golf Club, on Thursday, June 25, from 5:30 to

warm waters, would produce more moisture that would buildFax:in the atmosphere.

up (727) 362-4788

Phone: (352) 489-4588

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each year, and by an annual vote to select one organization which is supported by means of

Andean farmers would look to the Pleiades or "Seven Sisters". If all seven

a drawing at each meeting.

stars were shining clearly morning after morning, the Andean farmers knew that no El

More information is available at by calling Peg Weston, Membership Director, 352-586-

Niño was forming. However, if day after day they saw a dimming of the stars, they

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

2343 or Liz Koehlinger, PR Director, 352-527-9790.

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