Business Networking and Professional Development WHAT WE'RE ABOUT: ‘Connecting to Greatness - In Business. In Life. I’m Kate Gaffin. I’m a lifelong entrepreneur and entrepreneurial energy is my absolute favorite kind. I created 'Connecting to Greatness' because I wanted to create a better, more rewarding and even fun networking experience.  And over the last couple of years, I've been invited to teach my style of Business Networking and 'Warm' Marketing to Diplomats at the British Consulate, Stu …

Be Social Change New York Meetup- **We are building a Makers Institute! Check it out: http://bit.ly/makers-institute We are a community of social entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, professionals, students, investors, and overall do and want-to-do gooders. Be Social Change is an open and inclusive network of current and future social impact leaders fosters the spreading of new ideas and best-practices, educates members on social entrepreneurship and innovation, and hosts interactive events for members …

As professional communicators - we write, edit, do PR, plan, manage, strategize and implement communications plans for our clients and employers. We are talented, savvy and creative business people. Some of us are very experienced, some of us are just starting out, and we have much to learn from each other. Let's drink, eat, laugh and network so we can be heard, do our jobs better and grow our careers. You may or may not be a member of the NY Chapter of the International Association of Business …

This group brings together leaders and visionaries who are shaping collaborations in various industries between US and China. We are a special forum where representatives of both American and Chinese companies come together to explore business and investment opportunities, as well as lessons learned while doing business overseas. This group features high quality panel discussions on current investment environment, and business networking events to rapidly expand your professional network. Join u …

Best Practices is a non-profit organization that aims to tap into the experience, knowledge, secrets of the most successful CEO’s/business leaders to form best practices usable by all.

Out Professionals is the nation's leading LGBT social and business networking organization, founded in 1983. We host events where members make connections and sharpen strategies. With a diverse membership of entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals and corporate executives, Out Professionals hosts panels, celebrity interviews, workshops on business, and personal growth, and informal seminars with leaders in pop culture, commerce, and academia. With close to 1,000 members, Out Professionals is …

The MIT Enterprise Forum of New York City is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization part of a network of 27 chapters worldwide. Our mission is to be the New York City-based leader in hosting networking and educational events focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. We host monthly events that attract between 30 and 200+ people. We count a membership of 200 people and a subscription list of 10,000 people, and have been an active chapter since 1971. We also occasionally host events with part …

Welcome to Visionary Marketing Strategists & Leaders Meetup! This group is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and artists who are struggling with marketing and are determined to learn how to build a thriving business that is aligned with their vision and income goals. The purpose of this group is to: Teach easily duplicated on/off-line lead generation strategies Show struggling marketers how to establish themselves as influencers and leaders in their arena Introduce members to the Internet …

Welcome to "The LGBT Business Network (LGBTBN)". For 4 years our main group The NYCBNG has been a leader in hosting business networking events. We have earned the stellar reputation of the premier networking group in NYC. Each month we host business networking events to introduce you to the most dynamic LGBT business professionals. Membership to our group is free so join us by clicking the JOIN US TAB on the right side of the page. If you’d like to sponsor us, please contact us here. CLICK HE …

Welcome to "The Queens Business Networking Group (QBNG)". For 4 years our main group The NYCBNG has been a leader in hosting business networking events. We have earned the stellar reputation of the premier networking group in NYC. Each month we host business networking events to introduce you to the most dynamic LGBT business professionals. Membership to our group is free so join us by clicking the JOIN US TAB on the right side of the page. If you’d like to sponsor us, please contact us here. …

The ultimate goal of our group is for you and our group members to obtain a strong global presence. We understand the complexities and intricacies of the global marketplace. The more countries, languages, and cultures involved, the more attention will be required in the execution of your strategy. Visionary business leaders understand these barriers and risks involved but also understand the potential rewards that can result, including new revenue streams, sales channels, and partnerships. All o …

Millions of users listen to Spotify's streaming music service world wide. Behind the scenes is a world class technology organization that innovates hard to make the music easy. This Meetup is devoted to exploring how Spotify's technology stack works and to the hackers who use Spotify's APIs. We'll get together to meet both Spotify engineers and business leaders and anyone who takes the time to do something cool with Spotify's APIs.

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work you just can't seem to get ahead financially? Have you ever felt unappreciated or underpaid by your boss or organization you work for? Have you ever felt powerless with your financial future like it seems so hard to make & save alot of money & often when you do it seems to disappear as fast as it came? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, a life where you work because you choose to NOT because you have to? A life where you make a 6 or …

This is a group for the founders and leaders of fashion technology startups. The group is here to connect established and up-and-coming leaders. This is not a group for fashion bloggers or plain e-commerce companies, but for #fashiontech startups that leverage disruptive new business models and emerging technologies to sell the beautiful fashion that we all love.

FinTech Startups - Those entrepreneurs creating alpha driving technology • Knowledge sharing and networking with industry thought-leaders • Expert speakers range from nascent technology evangelists to venture capital veterans • Bridging the gap between FinTech Entrepreneurs and the investment community

That's right, we're a book club that doesn't even require you to read the book. Each meeting starts with a video or PDF presentation of the book's key concepts so you can learn everything you need to know just by attending the meeting. We'll discuss how we've applied the book's concepts to our businesses and then leave with an action plan to apply them starting immediately (if you don't use it, you lose it). Who Should Join Open to anyone who'd like to learn more strategies for improving their b …

You are invited to introduce your business to NBC and Inc. Magazine at Meet the Media. Join 50 entrepreneurs and publicly introduce your business, then enjoy a Q and A as our media panel explains how your brand can build media awareness and relationships. Wine reception is included. During Meet the Media all attendees first have a chance to give their business introduction to the entrepreneur crowd and our fabulous media panel. Next, and for the bulk of the event we listen to our expert media pa …

ALPFA is a national organization of 18,000 members in 40 cities across the country, comprised of college student and professional members across Fortune 500 firms. As a professional network, our mission is to build Latino business leaders. We do so by partnering with over 100+ sponsor firms on leadership development programming for students, early, mid level and senior level professionals, from socials, to power breakfasts, to women's programming, the exponential networking opportunities are end …

The Business Book Club for New York's busy female professional, who wants to learn strategies for success in business while connecting with other ambitious women. Read the most popular business bestsellers, discuss over a glass of wine & tapas, and network with peers. This group is both social and professional. Think of it as the brainchild of inquiring readers and inspiring leaders. Come ready to deliberate, challenge, explore, inspire, and share your experiences! Topics include: business skill …

This meetup is dedicated to home-based business ideas. Every meetup we invite a home-based business leader to present and we open the floor to Q&A's. Every entrepreneur and new business owner is welcome.

Who We Are This group exists to bring together technology entrepreneurs solving local business challenges and local businesses looking to grow. What We Do Using a mixture of presentation and discussion formats, we provide a forum for members and invited guests to share their business challenges and knowledge, and to present their expertise and the projects and products they are working on. Who Should Join "Local businesses looking to grow" can include anyone selling anything to customers "l …

Join a group of women in business in Brooklyn for business networking, creating strategic alliances and partnerships, gathering resources to grow and increase your business, and empowering each other to be leaders in our communities. The group will meet bi-monthly in the evening, and each event will include time for networking, an educational component (presented by a member) and the sharing of referrals.

About SCENEPR! SCENEPR! is a member organization for startups & entrepreneurs. What kind of events does SCENEPR! organize? SCENEPR! holds events where attendees can connect and exchange ideas. The formats typically include (but not limited to): + Panel discussions + Networking events + Cocktail parties + Pitch events + Panels, Salons & Conferences + Movie premieres + Book Launches + Film Festivals & Screenings + Charity Events Who attends the events? We work with c-level startups leadership …

This is a meet-up dedicated to entrepreneurs and startups looking to grow their business. Each meet-up will feature a roster of professional consultants and entrepreneurs speaking to their personal experience and offering their services as advisors and specialists in their fields. Hosted at The Yard, a coworking and private office space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this event brings together thought-leaders and taste-makers from across New York City to meet and mingle... it's The Yard's Meet & Min …

This group is only for young people who are currently studying in New York universities and colleges. We are helping student to get knowledges for their future business via practice, seminars, workshops, and networking mixers! QuarterBiz is an educational and unique exercise for the future leaders that gives an opportunity to get an experience of company management. QuarterBiz is the first business exercise where your will manage a real company’s projects in a real time. The exercise will give …

The People Side (TPS, pronounced "tips") is a group for discussing the people side of startups. Founders, leaders, engineers and organization development professionals all think about culture, scaling, communication, conflict, feedback and stress as the startup starts, grows and begins to thrive. What best practices are out there? What programs and services might help and how much do they cost? Come on out and find out!

Meet Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, New Technology Experts, Founders of Non Profits, Web Technology Experts, Business Consultants, Social Media Experts and learn how to launch/expand a new business or non profit. Connect with experts who can help you carry your project forward. Feel free to post a detailed profile for anyone who wishes to contact you.

While everyone else is sleeping in and going to brunch, we are networking, closing deals, building relationships, and gathering future leaders. Let's all meet up for some casual Sunday morning business networking!