Steven

This is an extension plugin for the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections/" rel="ugc">Connections Business Directory Plugin</a> please be sure to install and active it before adding this plugin.
What does this plugin do? It adds restores the deprecated templates removed from the core Connections plugin, version 8.4.
Here are some great free extensions (with more on the way) that enhance your experience with the business directory:
Utility
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-toolbar/" rel="ugc">Toolbar</a> :: Provide quick links to the admin pages from the admin bar.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-login/" rel="ugc">Login</a> :: Provides a simple to use login shortcode and widget.</li>
</ul>
Custom Fields
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-hours/" rel="ugc">Business Hours</a> :: Add the business open hours.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-income-levels/" rel="ugc">Income Level</a> :: Add an income level.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-education-levels/" rel="ugc">Education Level</a> :: Add an education level.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-languages/" rel="ugc">Languages</a> :: Add languages spoken.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-hobbies/" rel="ugc">Hobbies</a> :: Add hobbies.</li>
</ul>
Misc
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/connections-business-directory-face-detect/" rel="ugc">Face Detect</a> :: Applies face detection before cropping an image.</li>
</ul>
Premium Extensions
<ul>
<li><a href="http://connections-pro.com/add-on/authored/" rel="nofollow ugc">Authored</a> :: Displays a list of blog posts written by the entry on their profile page.</li>
<li><a href="http://connections-pro.com/add-on/contact/" rel="nofollow ugc">Contact</a> :: Displays a contact form on the entry’s profile page to allow your visitors to contact the entry without revealing their email address.</li>
<li><a href="http://connections-pro.com/add-on/csv-import/" rel="nofollow ugc">CSV Import</a> :: Bulk import your data in to your directory.</li>
<li><a href="http://connections-pro.com/add-on/custom-category-order/" rel="nofollow ugc">Custom Category Order</a> :: Order your categories exactly as you need them.</li>
<li><a href="http://connections-pro.com/add-on/form/" rel="nofollow ugc">Form</a> :: Allow site visitor to submit entries to your directory. Also provides frontend editing support.</li>
<li><a href="http://connections-pro.com/add-on/link/" rel="nofollow ugc">Link</a> :: Links a WordPress user to an entry so that user can maintain their entry with or without moderation.</li>
<li><a href="http://connections-pro.com/add-on/rot13-email-encryption/" rel="nofollow ugc">ROT13 Encryption</a> :: Protect email addresses from being harvested from your business directory by spam bots.</li>
<li><a href="http://connections-pro.com/add-on/siteshot/" rel="nofollow ugc">SiteShot</a> :: Show a screen capture of the entry’s website.</li>
<li><a href="http://connections-pro.com/add-on/widget-pack/" rel="nofollow ugc">Widget Pack</a> :: A set of feature rich, versatile and highly configurable widgets that can be used to enhance your directory.</li>
</ul>

Connections Business Directory Legacy Templates

Extension for the Connections Business Directory that restores deprecated templates.

jethin

This plugin allows editors to create a “People Page” that displays a list of selected site users with photos, bios, titles, profile and website links and more.
When activated via a page template, the plugin creates a drag and drop meta box which editors can use to select users and create headers. These users are listed on the people page template, along with links to their full profile when applicable.
The plugin also creates custom “Title” and “Photo” fields on the “User Edit” admin screen, which are used in theme pages. The plugin also supports “User Photo” plugin images and gravatars.
Three template files for both the “Twenty Twelve” and “Twenty Thirteen” themes are included within the /theme-templates/ directory:
<ul>
<li>“people-page.php” displays the people page index list</li>
<li>“author.php” displays a single user’s info page</li>
<li>“people-page.css” contains basic people page styles for each theme; this file can be customized</li>
</ul>
See “Other Notes” for more details and usage instructions. 
Required Theme Files
After installation a “people-page.php” template must be created inside your theme’s folder in order to use the plugin. Default templates (based on the Twenty Twelve and Twenty Thirteen themes) are included inside the plugin’s ‘theme-templates’ directory. Copy this file to your theme’s directory if you wish to use it. You can also create a custom template from your site’s theme:
<ol>
<li>Duplicate the “page.php” file in your theme’s folder and rename it “people-page.php”</li>
<li>Assign your new page as a template by entering the following comment directly after the first php tag: /* Template Name: People Page */</li>
<li>
Insert the people page index function after the WordPress loop (or wherever you’d like it to appear):
</li>
</ol>
Excerpt Length Argument (integer, optional): Set the character limit where “Biographical Info” will be excerpted. Default = 420.
A CSS stylesheet “people-page.css” that contains basic styles can be found in each of the ‘theme-templates’ subdirectories. Copy it into your theme’s directory to apply the default styles. The styles in this file can be altered to better match your theme.
You may also wish to customize your theme’s “author.php” template, which is used to display users’ profiles. A sample “author.php” file (based on the Twenty Twelve theme) is included in the ‘theme-templates’. To use your theme’s existing “author.php” file, insert the people page author function after the loop (or wherever you’d like it to appear):
<pre><code><?php echo people_page_author(); ?>
</code></pre>
The people page data is stored as an array of user IDs and heading strings. You can access this array directly in your theme using get_post_meta():
<pre><code><?php $people = get_post_meta( $post->ID, 'peeps', true ); ?>
</code></pre>
Using the Plugin
To activate the plugin, set a page’s template to use the “People Page” template and update the page. You should now see the people page meta box in the center column. Use this area to select and arrange users and create section headings if desired.
Additional User Edit / Profile Fields
“Title” and “Photo” fields (optional) are added to the bottom of the “Edit User” admin page when the plugin is activated. When set these fields are included in people page displays. If a photo is not set the plugin will attempt to display 1) a photo set using the “User Photo” plugin or 2) a gravatar. Gravatar size is 150 pixels by default.
Default Displays
People Page
<ul>
<li>Photo (if set; if not set and available: “User Photo” image; gravatar)</li>
<li>Name (linked if “Biographical Info” field is excerpted)</li>
<li>Title (if set)</li>
<li>[ posts | website ] (links if: User has posts (to profile) | website if field is set)</li>
<li>Biographical Info (includes link to profile if text is excerpted)</li>
</ul>
Author Page
<ul>
<li>Photo (if set; if not set and available: “User Photo” image; gravatar)</li>
<li>Name</li>
<li>Title (if set)</li>
<li>[ website ] (if set)</li>
<li>Biographical Info</li>
<li>Posts (last three; post details: date, and excerpt – if set: comment number, category, tags)</li>
</ul>

People Page

Create a "People Page" that displays a list of selected site users with photos, bios, titles, links and more.

Connections Business Directory Legacy Templates vs People Page