DC Young Biz Pros

All professionals in the DC, Maryland, Virginia and Mid-Atlantic area are invited!

This event is to every and each professional in different industry, sector and specialization to grow, interact, and learn from each other. It is designed to provide a professional environment, to meet other professionals, to broaden one's career. It is also for those interested in careers and are studying or intend to enter the dynamic world of global professionalism.

HOW IT WORKS : We will give out name tags and you write your name and your industry/sector/specialization. However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that area. DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARD.

Rules to abide :

1. Event is free and 21+ (bring ID).

2. Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to connect with others as well.

3. We all are professionals in one or two fields and be willing to share your knowledge and experience to others and try to accommodate as much as possible.

4. If you don't belong the other person's required specialization, LEAVE THEM ALONE.

5. Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion.

6. This is a face-to-face networking event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message.

7. Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box.

8. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via (info@merevents.com).

9. When you get there, we will greet you and take you to your respective group.

METRO & PARKING INFO

Closest Metro Station are :

1. Farragut North (Please take the L Street Exit)
2. Farragut West (Please take the 18th Street Exit)
3. Dupont Circle (Please take the 'Dupont South' Exit)

Street parking might be a challenge and the event involves drinking and we highly recommend a ride share or taxi service. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-social-tickets-78443571835). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event.

ABOUT THE EVENT

After a weeklong of hard work, you deserve to wind down with eats and drinks (including cocktails, beer and wine). The restaurant offers classic views and an opportunity to mingle!

Weather you are heading out from an early happy hour or you are planning on hitting the night scene, this is your interim spot, before the clubs!

TICKET PRICE:
Limited Super Early free tickets, while supply lasts. Then $ 5 Early Bird tickets and $ 10 on Event's Day. It is subject to increase.

• Huge line up of DJs
• Celebrate your birthdays/moments in life with us
• For bottle specials, table service or ladies night email (info@merevents.com) OR text 202-368-1878
• Drink specials including the usual suspect Mer-Tini:)
• Event is 21+
• Come one, come all; this is the most friendliest event you have ever attended!
• Feel free to invite your friends. They don't necessarily have to be a member

METRO & PARKING INFO

Closest Metro Station are :

1. Farragut North (Please take the L Street Exit)
2. Farragut West (Please take the 18th Street Exit)
3. Dupont Circle (Please take the 'Dupont South' Exit)

Parking might be a challenge and the event involves drinking. We highly encourage you to take a taxi service or a ride share. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

Policy is one of the best venues in town. It focuses in a culturally diverse menu prepared with local ingredients and sauces made from scratch.

We booked the whole upstairs (Liberty Lounge) plus the DECK for this party

Event is free and 21+

Dress Code : Dress to impress

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We have specials and an extended happy hour, just for our group. Policy also make me feel loved and honored, by serving, one of my favorite cocktails, which is named after me - Mer-Tini:) It will be one of the featured cocktails.

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FOOD SPECIALS :

Braised Short Rib
miso-mustard sauce $4

BLT
applewood-smoked bacon, avocado mash,
blue cheese, romaine, chow chow lemon aioli $4

• Madras Curry
Lambgorgonzola, mint pesto $6

Brisket
ground briskest, caramelized onion, fried quail egg,
oven dried tomato, cheddar, black truffle mayo $ 6

APPETIZERS

• $5 Oven-Roasted Tomato
Hummusgrilled ciabatta

$5 Hand-Cut French Fries
black truffle mayo, ketchup

$5 Yellow Lentils Dahl
yellow onion, tomato, curry leaf, coconut milk,
cumin, turmeric and cinnamon naan

$5 Stir Fried Green Beans
ginger, garlic, sesame, soy

$5 *Tuna Tartare

mustard oil, avocado puree, wonton chips

$ 5 Steamed Mussels

hot italian sausage, red onion, basil ciabatta,
white wine cream sauce

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METRO INFO :

Closest Metro Station is U Street Cardozo (Please take 13th St. Exit). Please take into consideration Metro's weekend truck work and allow enough time for your ride. Check it on http://www.wmata.com/ and plan accordingly.

Street parking might be difficult. However, if you plan to drive, there is a parking garage, Franklin D. Reeves Center Garage, 2000 14th Street NW, Washington DC). They are open up until 3 am and it costs $ 15 plus tax. Tel : 202-3-265-0010.

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To secure your spot, please purchase your ticket from the Eventbrit link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/french-embassy-reception-tickets-25898981551).

How about traveling to France without airport hustle, jet lag,...etc? This event is a showcase of France and French culture.

This is NOT a wine tasting event as such. However, it is all-you-can-drink French Wines Event (few selected French wines though).

• We will meet and socialize with French professionals, business people and diplomates at the Event

• Buffet Campagnard (Typical french style finger food buffet) prepared by the Embassy's chefs will be served

• We will have an Open Bar featuring French wines & drinks.

I organized this event in collaboration with the Embassy and The French-American Chamber of Commerce (I am proudly a member).

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Payment Instructions :

1. You should login from a PC to see the 'Pay Now' button, after RSVPing. Then hit the button.

2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for.

3. If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card".

4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal.

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Ticket Price :

1. $45 - Up until April 26th, 2016
2. $ 55 - Between April 26th and May 17th, 2016
3. $ 65 - Between May 17th and May 31st, 2016
4. $ 70 - Between May 31st and noon June 3rd,2016.

Please get your early bird ticket at your earliest convenience.

Dress Code :

Reception/Cocktail Attire

Parking & Metro Info :

Parking on the Embassy's premises is not allowed. However, street parking is free. There is no metro station close by. Hence, we highly recommend a shared ride.

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Refund & Ticket Resell

All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to those who RSVPed 'YES' advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time.

However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a "message" through their Meetup profile (do not comment in the comment box of the event posting) letting us know the full name and Meetup profile URL (if a member) of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event.