Networking Nightmare 2026

More than 200 Southwest Florida entrepreneurs came out for this Halloween networking party, put on with The239Collective. Costumes, a fog-filled dance floor, pizza, espresso martinis and a room full of business owners making real connections.

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Guests200+Southwest Florida entrepreneurs

On the menuPizza & martinisPlus music, a DJ and a fog-filled dance floor

The photos

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Security detail crew on the step and repeat at Networking Nightmare, Pezzo's Pizza

Four guests in matching security detail costumes at Networking Nightmare

Costumed crew behind the bar at Pezzo's Pizza during Networking Nightmare

Guests posing at the bar at the Networking Nightmare Halloween party

A toast on the fog-filled dance floor at Networking Nightmare

Guest in a security costume at the Halloween networking party

Grabbing a slice at Pezzo's Pizza during Networking Nightmare

Costumed guests mingling at Networking Nightmare

Espresso martini at the Pezzo's Pizza bar

Guests under red lights at the Networking Nightmare party

239 Collective and Coastal Energy photo booth strip from Networking Nightmare

Thank you

Made possible by great partners

Thanks to The239Collective and our sponsors, including Coastal Energy, Two Waters Entertainment and Premier Reputation Title, and to Pezzo’s Pizza for hosting.

RSVP for the Christmas Party Talk to John