Tampa Bay Business Exchange
HOW TBBX ONLINE MEETINGS WORK

100 Businesses.
One TBBX Group.

Here's How the Meeting Actually Works.

A TBBX group can grow to as many as 100 different business categories — but that doesn't mean 100 people sit on camera talking over each other for two hours.

Our online meetings are designed to be flexible, organized, and practical for busy Tampa Bay business owners.

✓ Join Online
✓ Participate
✓ Build Relationships
SEE HOW IT WORKS
TBBX online business networking meeting with Tampa Bay business owners
ONLINE • LOCAL • BUILT FOR BUSY BUSINESS OWNERS
FIRST, LET'S CLEAR SOMETHING UP

No, 100 People Aren't
Talking at Once.

When we say a TBBX group can grow to 100 businesses, we're talking about the number of different business categories that can be represented in that group — not 100 people fighting for a chance to speak.

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WHAT IT DOESN'T MEAN

100 People Sitting on Camera for Two Hours

TBBX is not designed around forcing every member to attend every minute or giving 100 people individual speeches during a single meeting.

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WHAT IT DOES MEAN

Up to 100 Different Business Categories

A TBBX group can bring together a broad mix of local businesses, giving members more opportunities to build relationships, make connections, and exchange referrals.

HVAC Attorney Plumber Realtor Electrician Insurance Restaurant Marketing Roofing Accounting Automotive Healthcare Landscaping IT Services Home Services Financial Advisor Fitness Event Planning
YOUR BUSINESS COULD BE ONE OF THEM.

Find your industry and see where your business fits in the TBBX community.

CHECK MY INDUSTRY →
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Think of it as a business community — not a classroom.

Members can join the online meeting, participate in the conversation, meet other local business owners, make connections, and then get back to running their business. The meeting is built around flexibility and participation, not sitting silently in front of a computer for two hours.

INSIDE THE ONLINE MEETING

What You'll Actually See
When You Join.

You don't have to keep track of 100 little boxes. The meeting screen adjusts as members join and participate, helping keep the conversation organized and easy to follow.

TBBX online networking meeting showing local business owners and a featured speaker
ONE CONVERSATION. MANY LOCAL BUSINESS CONNECTIONS.
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The Screen Adjusts as People Join

The meeting layout changes based on how many members are participating and what's happening in the meeting. You aren't expected to watch every member at the same time.

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Up to 49 Tiles Can Be Visible

On a computer, Google Meet's tiled layout can display up to 49 participants at once when no presentation is being shared.

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The Speaker Gets the Attention

Depending on the meeting layout, Google Meet can emphasize the person who's actively speaking, making conversations easier to follow.

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TBBX Can Feature a Member

When we're introducing a business, making an announcement, or giving a member the floor, the host can pin selected participants so they're prominently displayed.

THE IMPORTANT PART
15 Members Online? Plenty of room to see who's there and participate.
30 Members? The meeting remains organized and easy to follow.
50+ Members? Everyone remains part of the meeting even though every camera doesn't have to appear on your screen simultaneously.
JOIN FROM ANYWHERE

Join From Whatever Device
Works for You.

Same TBBX Meeting. Different Screen. Same Opportunities.

Whether you're sitting at your desk, between appointments, at a jobsite, or away from the office, you can participate in your TBBX meeting from the device that fits your workday.

TBBX online business networking meeting shown on laptop, tablet, and smartphone
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You Don't Need to See Everybody at Once to Network With Everybody.

A larger screen can show more of the meeting at once, while a tablet or smartphone gives you a more focused view. Either way, you're participating in the same TBBX meeting and connecting with the same local business community.

BUILT AROUND YOUR WORKDAY

Come In. Participate.
Get Back to Business.

TBBX isn't designed around making busy business owners sit in front of a computer for an entire meeting. Our online meeting window gives members flexibility to participate while still running their business.

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Join the Meeting

When your schedule allows, open your TBBX meeting link from your computer, tablet, or smartphone and join the group.

JOIN FROM ANYWHERE
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Get Back to Business

When you need to get back to a customer, appointment, jobsite, or the rest of your workday, you can leave the meeting and keep moving.

YOUR BUSINESS COMES FIRST
12 to 2
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YOUR TBBX MEETING WINDOW

Two Hours Available Doesn't Mean Two Hours Required.

The meeting window gives members room to participate around their schedules. If you have the full meeting available, stay longer. If your workday only gives you part of that time, join when you can and make that time count.

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At the Office Join from your desk between calls, appointments, and daily responsibilities.
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Between Appointments Have some open time between customers? Use it to make new business connections.
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At a Jobsite Contractors and service businesses can participate from wherever the workday takes them.
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On Your Phone You don't have to be sitting behind a desk to stay connected with your TBBX group.
THE IDEA IS SIMPLE Networking Should Fit Into Your Business Day — Not Take It Over.
YOU WON'T BE LOST IN THE CROWD

When It's Your Turn,
The Room Comes to You.

A larger TBBX group doesn't mean everybody talks at once. The conversation can be organized around the member who has the floor, giving everyone else a chance to listen, learn, ask questions, and make connections.

FEATURED MEMBER
Susie, TBBX member, featured during an online TBBX meeting
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Tell the Group Who You Are and What You Do.

When a member is being introduced, sharing something about their business, or participating in a featured segment, attention can be focused on that member instead of dozens of people competing for the screen.

That gives the group an opportunity to understand who you help, what you do, and what kind of connections or referrals you're looking for.

You don't need 100 people talking to you at once. You need the right people listening when it's your turn.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN DURING A TBBX MEETING?

More Than Just Introductions.

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Member Introductions

Meet the business owners in your group and learn what they do, who they serve, and how you may be able to help one another.

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Featured Businesses

Members can have opportunities to receive additional attention and give the group a better understanding of their business.

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Business Conversations

Ask questions, share ideas, discuss local business, and discover opportunities to connect with other members outside the meeting.

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Referrals & Connections

When you hear a member describe the customer they're looking for, you may realize you know exactly the person they should meet.

HOW A CONNECTION CAN START
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You Hear what another member does
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You Recognize someone who may need them
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You Connect the two businesses together
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Relationships Grow one introduction at a time
TBBX ISN'T ABOUT WHO CAN TALK THE MOST. It's About Giving Business Owners a Chance to Know, Remember, and Refer Each Other.