PHOTO GALLERY: AAF Suncoast Speed Networking

A handful of AAF members participated in the first event of the AAF year, a “speed pitch” event, Tuesday, July 31, at Mattison’s.

President Matthew Anderson and Program Coordinator Lindsey Nickel-de la O

Frank Levey tries to pitch himself in a minute-and-a-half to Mark Black, Tuesday, July 31, during AAF Suncoast’s Speed Networking event at Mattison’s.

Christina Gordon and Vivian Owen chat with one another, Tuesday, July 31.

Maria Lyle uses her iPad to help pitch herself and her business.

Ronald T. Smith and Linda Elland each had a minute-and-a-half to pitch their businesses during a “speed pitch” event, Tuesday, July 31, at Mattison’s.

Catherine Woosley pitches herself to Nancy Smith, Tuesday, July 31, at Mattison’s.

Alex Stafford, Jaszy McAllister and Mark Black

Marianella Vera pitches her translation services businesses to Alex Stafford during a “speed pitch” event put on by AAF Suncoast.

Joy Weston pitches herself to Maria Lyle, Tuesday, July 31.