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SUMMARY:BASA is ‘ON CUE’ – Networking at Pockets Billiards!
DESCRIPTION:\n\nBuilding Relationships & Connections\nJoin us for a unique networking experience where business meets billiards! Network over lunch, make new contacts, create new bonds, win door prizes, and have some FUN too!\nEvent Details\n📅 Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026\n🕐 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\n📍 Location: Pockets Billiards\n16111 San Pedro Ave., 78232\n📞 Contact: 210.549.7190\nWhat to Expect\nThis isn’t your typical sit-down networking lunch! At Pockets Billiards, you’ll enjoy:\n🎱 Network Over Lunch – Casual dining while making connections\n🤝 Make New Contacts – Meet business professionals in a relaxed setting\n💼 Create New Bonds – Build relationships that last beyond the felt\n🎁 Win Door Prizes – Everyone has a chance to win!\n🎉 Have FUN! – Enjoy games, conversation, and good times\nPricing\n\nMembers: $15\nNon-Members: $25\nAt the Door: $30\n\nBest value: Register as a member in advance!\nWhy “On Cue” Networking Works\nTraditional networking can feel stiff and formal. At Pockets Billiards, the pool table becomes the ultimate ice breaker! When you’re lining up a shot or cheering on a game, genuine conversations flow naturally.\nThe Benefits:\n🎯 Relaxed Atmosphere – Pool tables create natural conversation starters\n⚡ Active Networking – Moving around beats sitting still\n😊 Fun Factor – People remember who they had fun with\n🎲 Level Playing Field – Everyone can play (or watch and chat!)\n🤝 Team Building – Games naturally bring people together\n💡 Creative Environment – Different setting sparks different conversations\nPerfect For:\n\nBusiness owners looking for a fresh networking approach\nSales professionals who thrive in casual settings\nEntrepreneurs who appreciate unique experiences\nAnyone tired of boring conference room meetings\nPeople who believe business should be fun\nThose who want to stand out from the competition\n\nWhat’s Included\nYour registration includes:\n✅ Lunch\n✅ Access to pool tables and games\n✅ Door prize entry\n✅ Networking opportunities\n✅ Fun, memorable experience\n✅ Business connections in a unique setting\nHow the Event Flows\n12:00 PM – Arrival and networking begins\n12:15 PM – Lunch service starts\nThroughout the Event:\n\nPool games and friendly competition\nMingling and conversation\nBusiness card exchanges\nDoor prize drawings\nRelationship building\n\n2:00 PM – Event concludes (but connections continue!)\nWhy Pockets Billiards?\nPockets Billiards on San Pedro offers:\n\nMultiple pool tables for groups of all sizes\nComfortable space for dining and networking\nCasual, welcoming atmosphere\nEasy parking and accessibility\nCentral San Pedro location\n\nThe “On Cue” Advantage\nWhen you network “on cue,” you:\n\nBreak away from traditional networking formats\nCreate memorable impressions\nConnect through shared experiences\nShow your personality beyond your business card\nBuild authentic relationships\n\nPeople do business with people they like – and it’s easy to like someone you’re having fun with!\nNo Pool Skills Required!\nDon’t worry if you’ve never played pool before! This event is about:\n\nMaking connections, not making trick shots\nConversation, not competition\nBuilding relationships, not your pool skills\nHaving fun, not keeping score\n\nWhether you’re a pool shark or you’ve never held a cue, you’ll fit right in!\nWhat to Bring\n\nBusiness cards (plenty of them!)\nYour best networking attitude\nComfortable clothes (you might lean over a pool table!)\nOpenness to fun and new connections\nYour appetite for lunch and conversation\n\nLocation Details\nPockets Billiards\n16111 San Pedro Ave., 78232\nEasy to Find:\n\nOn San Pedro Avenue\nAmple free parking\nAccessible location\nWell-known San Antonio venue\n\nMember Benefits Shine Here\nAt just $15 for members vs. $25 for non-members, your BASA membership saves you $10 on this event alone! If you’re not yet a member, consider joining – the savings add up quickly!\nNot a member yet? Ask about our special membership offers at the event or visit businessassociationsa.com.\nDoor Prizes\nEveryone who attends has a chance to win door prizes! Just by showing up, networking, and having fun, you could walk away with great prizes.\nAfter the Event\nThe real value comes from following up on the connections you make:\n\nFollow up within 48 hours\nReference the fun you had together\nSchedule coffee or lunch meetings\nLook for ways to help each other’s businesses\nTurn pool table partners into business partners!\n\nWhy January Networking Matters\nStarting the year with strong networking sets the tone for success in 2026. By the end of January, you should be:\n\nExpanding your contact list\nBuilding new business relationships\nCreating referral opportunities\nEstablishing yourself in the community\n\nThis event helps you do all of that – while having fun!\nRegistration Information\n🌐 Register Online:\nVisit: www.businessassociationsa.com ( http://www.businessassociationsa.com )\n📞 Register by Phone:\nCall: 210.549.7190\n💡 Pro Tip: Register early to secure member pricing!\nFrequently Asked Questions\nQ: Do I need to know how to play pool?\nA: Not at all! This is about networking, not pool tournaments.\nQ: Is lunch included?\nA: Yes! Your registration includes lunch.\nQ: Can I just network without playing pool?\nA: Absolutely! The pool tables are there for fun, not a requirement.\nQ: What should I wear?\nA: Business casual is perfect – comfortable enough for games, professional enough for networking.\nQ: Will there be time for actual networking conversations?\nA: Yes! The pool tables enhance networking, they don’t replace it.\nMake Your Move!\nIn pool, you need to be “on cue” to make the shot. In business, you need to be “on cue” to make the connection. Join us at Pockets Billiards and show up right when opportunity strikes!\nThursday, January 29th could be the day you meet your next big client, best referral partner, or valuable business ally.\nDon’t scratch on this opportunity – register today!\n\nBASA – Where Networking is Always On Cue\nCategories: Networking Events, Lunch Mixers, Unique Venues, Business Socializing\nTags: Pockets Billiards, pool networking, San Pedro events, business lunch, unique networking, billiards networking, BASA events, San Antonio networking, fun business events, casual networking\n\n\n\n
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