Hawaiian Gardens, CA Local Business Community Newsletter
May 17, 2026

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May 17, 2026

 

Your Weekly Playbook

 

Activate Your Referral Network This Week

 
Missed Opportunity
 

Who in your network can send you customers?

 

Add your ideal customer. We'll find your best referral partners

 
 

This Week's Networking Opportunities

 
 
In Person networking lunch at Knowlwoods in Irvine
 
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Thursday, May 21 from 11:30 AM–1 PM PDT

In Person networking lunch at Knowlwoods in Irvine
 
 

Bring your business cards and appetite, and be ready to tell the story of your business journey, to Knowlwood restaurant in Irvine. Like minded bus...

 
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Which customer do you actually want?

Random or no referrals aren't a network problem — they're a profile problem. There's a 10-minute fix this week that turns "I'll keep you in mind" into "I know exactly who to introduce you to."

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Meet Your Community

 
 

Community Recommendations

 
 
Eric Howard
 

Highland Venture Associates, Inc.
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“Eric has a wealth of experience managing large, complex businesses with skill. Hes flexibile, intelligent, dependable and able to work with a wide range of people and technologies. ”

 

— Reed Hecht from Epson America, Inc.

 
 
 
 
Andrea Kardinal
 

REI Funding Pro, DK Goldengate Ventures LLC, Envision XI
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“Andrea is amazing! Very professional and personable. Extremely proficient by way of providing feedback and guidance. Highly recommend visiting with Andrea!”

 

— Tim Herget from GT Capital Concepts

 
 
 
 
Alan Gonsenhauser
 

Demand Revenue, LLC

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“Alan and I were a part of a team of fractional executives (M&A Peer Forum) focused on M&A. Each of us on the team brought our unique functional expertise and experience; Alan's as a fractional CMO. Alan's CMO expertise is particularly strong with sophisticated, fast-growth clients. He's smart,...”

 

— Ed Johnson from Human Capital Strategies, LLC

 
 
 
 
Cheryl Montgomery
 

Montgomery Solutions, LLC
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“If you have a business problem, Cheryl Montgomery has the solution—and the network to back it up. Her ability to connect people is unmatched, but it’s her dedication and personal touch that truly set Montgomery Solutions apart. Highly recommended for any leader looking to scale or solve a problem.”

 

— Timothy Mines from Pillar & Pact, LLC

 
 
 
 
 

SMB Week 2026: What We Learned When AI Met the Network

What does AI actually mean for the small business owner who is busy running a business? How do apply it to your networking on Alignable?

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