What we’re about
Milwaukee Business Professionals Meetup is a place for small business owners and other entrepreneurial-minded individuals in and around Milwaukee, WI. Join us if you're looking for opportunities to connect with like-minded business professionals, collaborate, and grow together. We foster a supportive environment where knowledge-sharing and networking thrive.
We host networking events, business workshops, and social gatherings designed to help professionals like you grow, connect, and succeed. Whether you’re looking to meet potential partners, discover new business strategies, or share your expertise, this group offers a space for meaningful interactions.
Have an idea for a business-related event or topic you'd like us to explore? We’d love to hear it! This group thrives on collaboration, and the best suggestions often come from members like YOU. Feel free to message me through Meetup with your ideas or feedback to help shape future events.
About The Organizer
The Cats Know is led by four distinct personalities: Raleigh (the Fluffy CEO), Veah (the Royal Advisor), Bongo (the Muscle), and Gary (the Godfather). Together, they bring sharp instincts, strong leadership, and a unique perspective to the community.
Our Commitment
We recognize the importance of networking, collaboration, and professional growth. This group will continue to serve as a place for meaningful connections — with the occasional memo from the Council to keep things interesting.
Learn more about us at thecatsknow.com.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- HOPPORTUNITY - Sobelman'sSobelman's , Milwaukee , WI
Monday, September 22, 2025
5:30 pmSobelman's
1900 West Saint Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233Hosted by Robert Hurst
(414) 403-4901Message from the Host
As you know, for the last couple of years, the members of Cigar Networkers of Milwaukee & Hopportunity Networking have gotten together to network.Once a month, on a slow night, the Cigar Networkers of Milwaukee & Hopportunity Networking members, their friends, family, & or associates are going to coordinate with a locally owned business for us to show up, one night & make their cash registers ring be local bars, restaurants, breweries, & or cigar lounges.
No national chains - NO EXCEPTIONS! Join us for a great night of Networking from 5:30 pm to 8 pm, “Networking over a Pint.” Everyone is welcome to join us for Networking. Sponsored by Exclusively Yours Magazine – eymag.com & KKom Marketing – kkominc.com
For September*, Hopportunity Networking, Cigar Networkers of Milwaukee, Brim & Smoke & the American Poolplayers Association of Milwaukee* will be joining forces to host an outstanding event at the Original Sobelman's. Sign up and join us for a great night of Networking from 5:30-8 pm "Networking over a Pint". Did we mention that Sobelman's will be doing half-off apps?!
Think you’re good at pool? Or maybe you just hold the stick like it’s a lightsaber and hope for the best? Either way, you belong here. Come meet your local APA League Operator, hear how the league works, and get yourself signed up for the Fall Session. Teams need players, and players need teams—so whether you’re a sharpshooter or a professional ball-in-hand giver, we’ll find you a spot. Show up, support Milwaukee Local business, laugh at yourself (and us), and walk out part of Milwaukee’s fastest-growing pool family. Poolplayers.com 414-477-8304.
Everyone is welcome to join us for Networking! Presented By: Kkom Marketing & Exclusively Yours Magazine
We need to help those fellow business owners who were brave enough, smart enough, & or clever enough to beat this disastrous shutdown & insane mandates over the last couple of years. Join us this month for a fantastic event at a great place.
This will be a YES or NO event since we want to give these local businesses a definitive number of people that will be there so they can staff accordingly.
I will send you gentle reminders until you say YES or NO.
WEATHER PERMITTING, CIGAR SMOKING IS APPROVED AS LONG AS IT IS OUTSIDE!
Let’s make those cash registers ring as we say
- Mega Emergency Pop-Up Slam@Vendetta-Walkers PointVendetta, Milwaukee, WI
You or someone you know was recently affected by the recent flooding.
Since we are all family, we take care of our own. A very dear friend of ours, Tommy Orlando, built up 3 Vendetta Coffee locations from the ground up in the Milwaukee area. In addition to being a fantastic pastor, he is an outstanding businessman. He graciously hosts a few of our networking events for a few of our groups at no cost.
His Wauwatosa location was right next to the river & was devastated by the flooding. Because of that, Cigar Networkers of Milwaukee, Brim & Smoke, BASICS - Faith Chamber of Commerce & Ladies of Copperfield's are joining forces for one night for a Mega Emergency Pop-up Slam Networking event for Vendetta Coffee.
We will be meeting at the Walker's Point location, as it is the largest of all three locations & is open the latest. They are open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This is an informal event. You are responsible for your own food & drinks.
Vendetta Coffee Bar https://www.vendettacoffeebar.com/ is an Italian-style cafe with traditional coffee drinks, food & signature cocktails. Please come & support this local business by purchasing food, coffee & or adult beverages. They have an outside patio facing the street that is cigar-friendly.
Please note this is a YES or NO invitation.
Friends, family, prospects, suspects & associates are welcome. If you cannot make this event, I encourage you to go to any of their locations during the day. When you make your purchase, please leave behind your business card with the barista & say, 'Give this to Tommy" Let's make their cash register ring by filling the floor while doing some outstanding networking.Your Host is Robert Hurst
[(414) 403-4901]
