The LGBT Business Network

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.

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Group members are NYC's most influential, successful LGBT business professionals including small and medium business owners, entrepreneurs and startups...both veteran and newbie. We don't just provide one type of networking event. We give you several options each month, giving you a choice to network in the style you're most comfortable with.

We invite you to come to this group with an attitude of sharing and giving and not just taking. If you're all about the hard "sell", then this isn't the group for you. Seriously!

CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF MEMBERS BUSINESS INDUSTRIES

BENEFITS

There are many benefits to being a member of our community. We provide sponsors and members the opportunity to be part of an dynamic business community and connect with outstanding business professionals. We continue building a strong NYC entrepreneur and business community by focusing on business relationships, getting to know other members and working together to encourage a successful outcome for everyone.

EVENTS

Events provide the opportunity to meet new prospects and contacts to enable you to create relationships and promote and market your business. Attendees come from a diverse range of B2B service providers to help you build your own business. As part of our community, members help generate new business relationships while discovering strategic professional business opportunities. Details about our networking events are posted on the Group Calendar at http://bit.ly/5q5AfA.

PRESS

As President of The NYC Business Networking Group, Ilana Eberson has appeared in: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business News, INC Magazine, The New York Post, New York Daily News, TimeOut New York, AM New York, Metro New York and Star-Ledger.

SPONSORS

Over the last 3 years NYCBNG has been proudly sponsored by the following companies: American Express, Microsoft, AT&T / Hewlett Packard, GE ecomagination Challenge, HP ProBook PC Powered by AMD, Regus Business Suites, Constant Contact, NY Enterprise Report, Amazon & Delivering Happiness (Zappos), Microsoft 7, NYC Business Solutions, NYC Business Express, Capital One Bank, Banco Popular, Wachovia Bank, New York Life, Kaufman Foundation of Entrepreneurship, Madison Square Garden, Kaplan Testprep, BlackBerry. Contact us if you'd like to sponsor our group.

VIDEOS

Videos http://bit.ly/93jqLi and http://bit.ly/dpa92l and http://www.chanceplus1.com/126-126/

TESTIMONIALS

See what our members are saying about us in their own words. Video Testimonials and Networking Testimonials at http://bit.ly/bdnead

PRIVATE CLIENT LIST

We provide private services to our business clients. Contact us if you'd like more information. You can find a list of past and present clients at http://bit.ly/bMbnP5

BIZNET BLOG

Click here for free and low cost way to build, market and promote your business.

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Recent Meetups

November 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM, 140 Members attended
2nd ANNUAL BIGGEST BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT IN NY HISTORY: Featured In WSJ
They rated it 2.503 (3 ratings)

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It was the best connector network event you can ever been too. ilana is all class by herself she surely is the Queen of Network! ...

—Rev Carmen Hernandez

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It was the strangest mix of vendors from 'It's the Shake That Tastes Like A Cake' to a strange line of moisturizing products

—Heath Brockwell
October 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 18 Members attended
LGBT NYC Business Networkorking Mixer (Free)
They rated it 4.502 (2 ratings)

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The location was great and the turnout was terrific as everyone really connected with everyone! ...

—David J Weiner

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Nice group of people, Well organized

—David Mayer
October 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 6 Members attended
Partner Event: Social Media Marketing & Monitoring 2011
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September 20, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 47 Members attended
LGBT NYC Business Networkorking Mixer
They rated it 3.002 (2 ratings)

Join members of the LGBT Business Network for our LGBT Business Networking Party in New York City! We like to come from a pay-it-forward attitude so we'll be hosting... Learn more
August 24, 2011 at 6:30 PM, 23 Members attended
LGBT Queens Business Networking Mixer (Free)
They rated it 4.502 (2 ratings)

Join members of the LGBT Business Network for our FIRST LGBT Business Networking Party in Queens! We like to come from a pay-it-forward attitude so we'll be hosting... Learn more

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Ron Edelstein joined
February 4 at 1:20 AM

"I am an aggressive E-tailer with a great love for internet marketing and merchandising. I have had a major online presence since 1997"
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roxanne joined
January 23 at 12:21 AM

"Hi I am a Realtor. Looking to network."
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Larry joined
January 21 at 8:36 PM

"Long term psychotherapist and substance abuse counselor looking to resume practice after a spell of college teaching"
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Frank Carvalho joined
January 16 at 6:59 PM

"Moving back to the states after 20 years working around the world in Marketing & Advertising. Looking for roles in NYC for me and my European partner. Looking forward to meet you."
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kathy joined
January 10 at 10:14 PM

"Hi I'm Kathy"
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Lori joined
January 5 at 8:07 PM

"I am a published writer, book author and international speaker on women's empowerment. I am hoping to produce my first documentary on women's empowerment in Africa this year (2012)."
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FRANCO joined
January 4 at 12:00 PM

"Hi Im Franco a PHD in business administration trained resercher wishing all a Happy 2012. This meet up Im hoping can serve as a base of verifiable doings of some kind to inspire and give real connections. Like to know what has and may work again!"
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Lexi joined
December 27, 2011 at 11:08 AM

"I am young woman who has a bachelor degree in social work and a passion for working with the adolescent population. My best friend and I are in the beginning stages of starting a non-profit geared toward working with youth in the school systems."
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Jeremy Grompone joined
December 19, 2011 at 2:40 PM

"Recently moved to New York City from Penn State for work, looking to expand my business and social life through the LGBT community!"
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Cyndi M. joined
December 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM

"Hi, I love your group and hope to meet some interesting people to have some great discussions with!"

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New York, NY 10014

Founded Mar 7, 2011

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