Expo - Empowered Business Networking

Your exclusive networking Invitation to join me for

networking, food, entertainment and collaborative conversations

this is my gift to you as one of my best networking connections in the dmv area!

everything we do at this celebratory event will help creative entrepreneurs build better, more collaborative, and more profitable networking partnerships

please join me – April 3rd, 2025 from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
Gaithersburg, Maryland

A note from the EBN LIVE! Founder and Host, Stephanie Bonte-Lebair

Founder of Empowered Business Networking (EBN), Award-Winning Networking Director, Networking & Voice Coach, Professional Singer & Performer

I’ve been wanting to get together in person for a special event for about 5 years now.

With the release of my new networking handbook “How to Build Empowered Partners to Skyrocket Your Visibility and Income”, I couldn’t wait any longer.

If you have ever said “I meet great people at business events, but it’s not translating into clients or financial ROI” or “I give a lot more than I seem to receive when I network,” I get it.

It’s why I created my Empowered Business Networking (EBN) membership, which is known for focusing on building collaborative partnerships rather than non-stop sales pitches or competitive energy. It’s also why I am inviting you to join me on April 3rd for a special celebration of the creative, service-based entrepreneur.

You see, the secret to powerful and profitable relationship building in business isn’t about giving and receiving referrals.

It’s about creating mutually beneficial and collaborative partnerships between like-minded business owners that lead to greater visibility and income for both parties. Here at EBN, we call these relationships Empowered Partners.

This event will guide you to meet other creative entrepreneurs who want more opportunities to shine. But who don’t want to build their business alone.

If that sounds like you, we can’t wait to have you join us!

it's a celebration with intentional networking for creative entrepreneurs!

I’m inviting all of my best connections who are coaches, speakers, authors, marketing and sales professionals in the DMVA area.

I’m going to help facilitate some intentional networking conversations for you, the creative, service-based, heart-centered entrepreneur.

We’ll use my new networking handbook that talks about the 5 essential Empowered Partner Strategies – or the consciously chosen strategies you collaborate on with a like-minded business owner to generate increased visibility that leads to sales.

We will network, eat, collaborate, listen to some cool music, and connect in person to create some new collaborations together!

party Exclusive!

We are launching this networking handbook, “How to Build Empowered Partners” on April 3rd!

Be the first to get access and use the concepts in this book to boost visibility and income that night!

I’m creating special strategy stations for cross promotion, speaking opportunities, affiliate partnerships, joint venture ideas, and creative collaborations with your ideal Empowered Partners.

Party agenda

5:00 p.m. – Expo Booths set up in the ballroom

5:30-6:30 p.m. – Networking Begins and Food Stations (Italian Station and Mezza Display) Open

6:30-7:00 p.m. – Welcome to the Party! – Introduction to 5 Empowered Partner Strategies and how to network – Stephanie Bonte-Lebair

7:00-8:00 p.m. Networking Rounds (assigned networking groups and open networking time)

8:00-8:30 p.m. – Entertainment from Drop the Mic!, Stephanie’s Vocal Pop/Rock Band – singing hits from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s

8:30 p.m. Cake Cutting and Celebration!

9:15 p.m. – Closing Remarks/Finalize Partnership Next Steps/Actions using your event worksheets

9:30 p.m. – Break Down Booths

Travel Details

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Boulevard,
Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, 20878

Your exclusive Party invitation includes:

It's a Party and I'm feeding you! Italian and Mezza Food Stations and also a cake! Be prepared to pay for drinks at cash bar.
Entertainment from Drop the Mic - a Vocal Rock Group singing covers from 70's, 80's, 90's and more (This is the group I sing with, so yes you'll hear me sing too)
Consciously curated networking with like-minded coaches, speakers, marketing and sales professionals - for the purpose of partnership opportunities!
Training in effective and profitable Empowered Partnerships and 5 essential strategies for collaborations and joint visibility
Interactive Empowered Partner Strategy Networking Booths and masterminding
Digital Organizer for the event so you can walk away with a profitable action plan with your Empowered Partners

And if you're looking for even greater visibility, then upgrade to be featured as a networking expo booth

Draw your ideal Empowered Partners and clients to your networking booth during the event.

When you invest in a networking booth, you receive additional benefits including

Your Standard Expo Ticket is my Gift to celebrate you!

Value: ~~$97~~ Your Cost – $0

RSVP Required
as I have 75 spots for this party.

SOLD OUT – TO JOIN WAITING LIST
[email protected]

Boost Visibility with Featured Networking Booth – SOLD OUT!

Invest for just: $197

questions & answers

Who can I expect to meet at this Networking Party?

There will be creative coaches, speakers, trainers, marketing and sales professionals from various industries.

COACHES: We attract health, life, business, career, and relationship coaches.

MARKETING: Website, SEO, marketing strategy, branding, graphic design, social media, course creation, photography, publishers and more.

SALES/BUSINESS SERVICES: CPA’s, bookkeepers, virtual assistants, financial planners, estate planning attorneys, software & tools.

A large portion of our membership also consider themselves a “creative” which either means they are creating solutions to a problem and creating content that addresses that problem, or they have a creative background like singing, dancing, acting, musicians, writers, artists, poets and have decided to become entrepreneurs in the world. Their current business may or may not have anything to do with their creative talent, but they are still using their creativity in some way when it comes to their business.

What food are you serving?

Italian Station with:

–Penne pasta with roasted garlic and caramelized onion with grilled chicken alfredo
–Vodka sauce with ground beef ragu with four cheese raviolis
–Rosemary Brown butter with cheese filled tortellini
–Confit tomatoes
–Fresh Caprese salad with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella
–Parmesan and asiago cheese
–Texas toast garlic bread

Mezza Display Station with:

–Roasted Garlic Hummus
–House made quinoa tabbouleh
–Harissa White bean dip
–Herb Marinated Feta Cheese
–Cucumber, grilled artichoke, and fennel salad with roaster pepper vinaigrette
–House Marinated Citrus Olives
–Tzatziki Herb Dip
–Seasonally Roasted Vegetables
–Grilled herb naan and focaccia crostini’s

DRINKS: We are having a cash bar, so please bring credit cards/cash if you want drinks.

What stage of business should I be to benefit the most?

This party is for service-based, creative entrepreneurs that can be in any stage of their business – AND they really value the collaborative conversation.

Whether you are just starting out or you’re an established business owner looking to scale and engage in larger collaborations that lead to more leveraged visibility and income, you will find connections in the room for you!

Why purchase a booth & can I bring my assistant or business partner?

A booth brings more eyes to your business and special bonuses such as introducing yourself in front of the room, advertising in our digital program, and a branded slide on the stage.

You may also bring an assistant or business partner who can learn along side you to support with partnerships you’ll be generating at this event. I just need to know from the numbers perspective as I have budgeted this party for 75 people.

As there are only 15 booths, this is a great way to get additional exposure to attract both potential clients and Empowered Partners during your stay.

What is Empowered Business Networking Membership?

EBN was created by Stephanie Bonte-Lebair, a professional singer turned networking expert. She saw the frustration created for creative small business owners when they would connect at networking events only to struggle with turning those relationships into referrals and sales.

She created an online virtual networking membership for creative entrepreneurs (coaches, speakers, marketing and sales professionals) to create a space for connecting and partnering in a way that is fun and profitable.

After years of her community seeing each other in zoom boxes, she finally decided it was time to meet in person and experience the transformation that only a live, in-person event can provide!

We are thrilled to finally create this unique, in-person, partnership experience.

Can I visit EBN before or after this event?

Yes!

You may visit one of our Networking events which is always held the first Thursday of the month from 2-3:30 p.m. ET. We sell tickets on Eventbrite, and if you email [email protected], you may ask for a complimentary ticket to visit. ($44-$88 value)

You can learn more about our meetings by visiting our Eventbrite collection and watching a short 2 min video on what to expect.