Delicious Food, Incredible Connections: Member Mingle at Linguine’s
Belleville Chamber of Commerce members packed the banquet room at Linguine’s Italian Restaurant for a lively evening of networking on Nov. 12, 2026. Nearly 60 members registered for the event, bringing together seasoned members and about a dozen newcomers from a wide range of local businesses and organizations.
Rakesh Parmar, owner of Linguine’s and BCC Board Member, welcomed members downstairs to the banquet centre for a night of Italian food, mingling, giveaways, and connection. His kind hospitality set the tone for the evening, which left the room buzzing with excitement from the moment the doors opened.
Welcoming our newest members
A highlight of the night was hearing from our new members and representatives, who each took a few minutes to introduce themselves and their businesses. Wearing their “new to you” stickers, they were easy for fellow attendees to spot and welcome. We were pleased to hear from new members and new representatives of:
Giveaways and new connections
Giveaways added to the fun, and conversations flowed all evening as members swapped stories, made introductions, and set up follow-up meetings. That’s what these events are all about: turning a name on a list into a face, a handshake, and a future partnership.
Thank you for a memorable evening of mingling!
Thank you to Rakesh Parmar and the Linguine’s team for hosting, to everyone who joined us, and to our new members for sharing their stories. We can’t wait to see you at the next one.
