Venice Beach Suites and Hotel opened up its spectacular roof top deck for the Venice Chamber of Commerce‘s summer networking event.  Along with the magnificent view, there was fantastic food provided by  Casablanca Restaurant, hard cider from Rekorderling, raffle prizes, new member introductions and a whole lot of cool folks talking business.  And, Venice Paparazzi was on the scene to capture the whole thing.  View event pics below by VP’s Edizen Stowell.  Enjoy!

About Venice Beach Suites and Hotel:  We are a family-owned historic, boutique hotel on the world-famous Boardwalk of Venice Beach, California. Our hotel has 24 fully-furnished queen studios and an incredible rooftop deck with epic beach and city views. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Hours of Operation: 9am to 9pm, each day.”  Click here to make a reservation.  www.VeniceBeachSuites.com.

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About Venice Chamber of Commerce’s Venice Connect:  Venice Connect is an evening networking event designed for active and engaged professionals who are seeking to enhance their involvement in the local business community.  Join the Chamber!   View upcoming events and Chamber info on VeniceChamber.net.

EVENT PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS

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The Venice Beach Suites and Hotel family.  Front Row: Anna and Calvin.  Back row: Rose Marie, Andy Layman, Matt Moore

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Venice Beach Suites & Hotel  |  1305 Ocean Front Walk.  Venice, CA 90291  VeniceBeachSuites.com

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The Venice Chamber welcoming committee:  VCC Executive Diretor Donna Lasman, Denise and Shealah

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Venice Beach Suites and Hotel’s rooftop offers ocean, beach, boardwalk and city views.

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Venice Skate Park

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Venice Chamber mixer at Venice Beach Suites and Hotel. www.venicebeachsuites.com. www.VeniceChamber.net. Photo by Venice Paparazzi. www.VenicePaparazzi.com www.HireVP.com

Rip Cronk’s Jim Morrison mural

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Venice Chamber mixer at Venice Beach Suites and Hotel. www.venicebeachsuites.com. www.VeniceChamber.net. Photo by Venice Paparazzi. www.VenicePaparazzi.com www.HireVP.com

Downtown Los Angeles

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VBSH’s Andy Layman, Venice Chamber new members Faye and Monte, Venice Chamber Vice President George Francisco, and VBSH’s Matt Moore.

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Past Chamber President & Venice Beach Suites and Hotel’s Andy Layman with Chamber President Carl Lambert.

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Amazing food by  Casablanca Restaurant.  About:  Over 30 years ago, Casablanca introduced a new type of Mexican cuisine to the Venice community.  Our menu contains many of the traditional Mexican entrées but also lesser known Mexican foods.  casablancarestaurant.net

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Nick Marler, Business Development Manager SoCal of Rekorderlig Cider and Lina.  Thanks Nick for providing the drinks.  So delicious!  We look forward to our next Rekorderlig experience!

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Rekorderlig Cider was first created in 1999, combining the highest quality fruits with the purest spring water from Vimmerby, Sweden, where it is still brewed today.  From its authentic and humble Swedish roots, Rekorderlig has retained its dependable honesty to become a much-loved, fourth generation family-brewed cider.  www.rekorderlig.com

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Ecole Claire Fontaine’s Karen and Joelle Dumas

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Venice Beach Suites and Hotel’s Calvin pulls out the winning card!  Team Venice Paparazzi wins a 2 night stay at the hotel!  Woo hoo!  Yay!

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Venice Paparazzi, VisitVeniceCA, Venice Chamber’s Tourism Chair Alex Stowell with new member Faye.  Have family in town on need a Venice StayCation, check out VisitVeniceCA.com for a list of fun things to see in do in Venice, California!

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Left:  Venice Beach Suites and Hotel’s Matt with friends

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Explore Venice with Boardwalk App’s Evan White and Venice Beach Walking Tours‘ Jeffrey Solomon!

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Anna and Calvin… the next generation to continue the Venice Beach Suites and Hotel family business.

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