Office operative

For Joe Gammons, election time is prime networking season.

Gammons, the president of Office Furniture and Design Concepts in Fort Myers, says attending political fundraisers is a great way to meet entrepreneurs and top corporate executives.
“It's one of the most untapped markets for networking,” says Gammons, a winner of the Business Observer's 40 under 40 awards in 2010.

For $250 to $500 in contributions, sometimes less than the cost of a crowded corporate or philanthropic event, you can network with several dozen decision makers in an intimate setting. “Business owners don't send staffs to political fundraisers,” says Gammons, 40.