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Join the Chinese Business and Social Network at Lucy Wong for an evening of networking, opportunity and conversation. **Chinese Business and Social Network (CBSN) Networking Evening** **Lucy Wong Fitzrovia \| Wednesday 1st July \| 6\.00 PM – 8\.30 PM** Join us for another evening of relaxed, high-quality networking at Lucy Wong, the stylish underground cocktail bar in the heart of Fitzrovia. CBSN brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, founders, investors, and internationally minded people interested in UK–China business, culture, and connection. Our events are open to all nationalities and backgrounds. Whether you are looking to: • grow your professional network • meet potential collaborators or clients • reconnect with existing contacts • discover new opportunities • or simply enjoy good conversation in a welcoming atmosphere …you will be very welcome. CBSN is more than just an in-person event community. Members can also join the CBSN website to meet attendees before events, continue conversations afterwards, build professional visibility through member profiles, and connect with other members throughout the year. For this event, CBSN guests will gather in the raised railed area at the far end of the bar — an intimate and comfortable space ideal for conversation and introductions. Previous CBSN events at Lucy Wong have brought together people from sectors including: AI, property, finance, education, import/export, hospitality, recruitment, media, fashion, wellness, technology, consulting, and the creative industries. **What to Expect** • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere • Structured introductions for newcomers where appropriate • Relaxed networking throughout the evening • International and cross-cultural audience • Excellent cocktails and bar menu available to purchase **CBSN Website Community** **https://cbsn.co.uk/** Members can: • Create a professional profile • Connect with attendees before events • Continue conversations afterwards • Join forum discussions • Browse the member directory • Message other members directly **Venue** Lucy Wong 33-34 Rathbone Place Fitzrovia London W1T 1JN **Tickets** Early booking is recommended as capacity in our reserved area is limited. We look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and first-time guests. Hosted by Charles Palmer, Yajie Xu and Maggie Song — Chinese Business and Social Network (CBSN) Connecting UK & Chinese Businesses Through Trusted Relationships, Events, and Opportunity

🍻 Tech Startups in the Pub – Now Twice a Month! 🚀 We’re levelling up! After 3 years of packed evenings in Shoreditch, we’re adding a second monthly event, this time midweek in Oxford Street. That means two chances every month to meet founders, techies, and startup people over drinks. 🎉 👉 What’s New * A **fresh central-London venue**: Simmons Bar, Oxford Street * A new day: **1st Wednesday** of the month * Find one of the hosts to **grab a wristband**, it makes it easy to spot who’s part of the meetup (and not a random party). 😉 👉 What Stays the Same * No agenda, no panels, just relaxed networking with like-minded people. * Friendly hosts (look for Oliver, Pedro, Rob, or Rob) ready to introduce you. * A mix of founders, builders, operators, and curious newcomers. * Drinks, chats, and maybe some new friends. 📍 Where: Simmons Bar \| Oxford Street\, 203 Wardour St\, London W1F 8ZH 🕕 When: From 6 PM, 1st Wednesday of every month House Rules * No hard selling or heavy pitching, this is a chill after-work meetup. * Not drinking? Totally fine, come for the people, stay for the conversation. So grab a drink, throw on your wristband, and come swap stories from the trenches. See you there! 🍻

**Topic:** Solar Charging Units and the future of Distributed AI Data. Across many communities in Africa and Asia, people still struggle with reliable access to electricity for basic phone charging. A dead phone can mean no payments, no business calls, no school access, no family contact, and lost daily income. Naijacharge is building a practical solution: solar charging units deployed with local SMEs, allowing communities to charge phones using clean solar power while helping small business owners earn extra income. This online briefing explains the **problem**, the **product**, and the **solution** — and how we are shaping the future with our batch of solar charging units. Attendees will learn how the model works, where units can be deployed, and how the solar charging programmes work. Join the **Diaspora Solar Charging Units Network** for a short online briefing on solar charging units across Africa and Asia. This session is for anyone interested in joining the solar charging revolution. The future is not going to be data in space, it will be distributed solar panels powersing communities. **Overarching topic**: This events are free thanks to the Monesave and Naijacharge founders. Its an opportiunity to learn how Solar Charging Units work, why it will perform better in continents like Africa or Asia.

Hi folks! Welcome to our July Cloud Native London meetup! Join us to hear from our two speakers and network with your fellow techies over pizza and drinks, or alternatively chat and following along on Youtube or LinkedIn! 6:00 Pizza and drinks 6:30 Welcome 6:45 Architecting Safe Autonomy: High-Stakes Autonomous Agents Need Deterministic Checkpoints for Safety (Hossein Kakavand, Luther Systems) 7:15 Putting Open GitOps to the test (Steve Fenton, Octopus Deploy) 7:45 Wrap up See you there! Cheryl (@oicheryl) **Putting Open GitOps to the test (Steve Fenton, Octopus Deploy)** The Open GitOps principles sound plausible, but the world is full of surprising realities. Join Steve Fenton and explore the GitOps research to see whether GitOps delivers on its promises, based on an analysis of over 600 perspectives from roles like DevOps engineers, developers, platform engineers, and cloud infrastructure engineers. *Steve Fenton researches the socio-technical systems behind software delivery; how organizations, people, and technology actually work together (or don’t). At Octopus Deploy, he explores GitOps, Platform Engineering, Continuous Delivery, and compliance through a lens shaped by punk history, psychology, and the kind of genre fiction that asks uncomfortable questions about systems and society.* *He’s an eight-time Microsoft MVP (DevOps), a DORA Community Guide, a CD Foundation Governing Board member, and a contributor to the CNCF Platform Engineering Community Group. He’s written books on TypeScript, Octopus Deploy, and Web Operations Monitoring, and occasionally writes horror fiction.* *https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefenton/* *https://mastodon.social/@stevefenton* *https://bsky.app/profile/stevefenton.co.uk* **Architecting Safe Autonomy: High-Stakes Autonomous Agents Need Deterministic Checkpoints for Safety (Hossein Kakavand, Luther Systems)** The more freedom we give an autonomous agent, the more it drifts into hallucinations or policy violations, yet clamping it down with prompts kills the reasoning we want. Think Brownian Motion versus a Brownian Bridge: a random walk wanders anywhere, but pin it at fixed points and it moves freely between them while always landing where it must. Deterministic checkpoints are those pins. InsideOut applies this to infrastructure. It works with the user to shape a feature set, stack, config, Terraform and cost estimates, then deploys and manages the infrastructure in real time for monitoring, alerts and changes. Each stage must produce a structured artifact validated against fixed rules, and if a check fails only that stage repeats, catching errors before they propagate. High-stakes actions stay locked down by design: the agent can request a deploy by presenting a button, but never holds the cloud keys itself. The result is an agent that is more productive precisely because it is safely unconstrained. *Hossein Kakavand holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University. He has been with several start up in AI, ML and Distributed Systems, with IPOs on NASDAQ and LSE. He is currently a Co-Founder of Luther Systems focused on solving the Enterprise Operations problem at scale. @HosseinKavavand* ***Check out [https://www.oicheryl.com/cloudnativelondon](https://www.oicheryl.com/cloudnativelondon) if you're interested in speaking or sponsoring.***

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For our next London SEO meetup, we want to switch up the format. Instead of a panel session, you’ll hear from 4 speakers on relevant, timely topics. Each talk will be 15 minutes long with a break in between. Speakers include: **Ben Morris, GTM Enterprise Director at Profound** **Why a marketing engineer is your next great hire** Drawing on Profound’s thinking around marketing engineering, Ben Morris explains what a marketing engineer does, where the role fits inside modern GTM teams, and how it can help you ship faster without losing strategic control. **John Iwuozor, Content Marketing Specialist** **How to use query fan-out to win AI visibility** In this talk, John Iwuozor will explain how query fan-out works across tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity, and why existing keyword research strategies won’t get you all the way there. **Miracle Inameti-Archibong, Product Marketing Lead at John Lewis Partnership** How to optimize your data for LLM workflows Miracle Inameti-Archibong will explain how LLMs read and process content so marketers can make smarter decisions about what to mark up, simplify, or restructure. You’ll learn how to reduce wasted tokens, and format content for better AI performance. **Kanaar Bell, Enterprise Account Manager at Moz** **How to prove SEO value when rankings aren’t enough** Kanaar Bell will share a retention-focused framework for defending SEO budget, connecting activity to business impact, and showing stakeholders why SEO still matters. **Besides the panel, you’ll enjoy an evening of** * Networking with SEO and digital marketing leaders in a laid-back setting * Great food and free drinks * Q&A time with experts shaping AI search and LLM visibility ### Event details 📍 Venue: Brunswick Art Gallery, Brunswick Centre, London WC1N 1AE 📅 Date: July 1, 2026 🕕 Time: 6 pm–9 pm Curious about the vibes at Sip & Search? Here’s[ a 1-minute video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIbfZGAG-VE) from our last event to get you excited. ### Important notes Please provide answers to all questions. We create [name tags](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TPWfbtfDTie6U7_CiPq-c4TTobl4l-yX/view?usp=sharing) that include your LinkedIn QR code, name, and company information. It has proven really helpful for networking at past events. ### Shoutout to our sponsors for making this event possible [Moz](https://moz.com/) [Profound](https://www.tryprofound.com/)

**Unleash Your Voice at Society Speakers** Whether you're pitching investors, cracking jokes at open mics, or giving a toast that doesn’t tank—**public speaking is your secret weapon**. And the only way to master it? Practice. (And ideally, not alone.) At **Society Speakers**, we give you the mic—and the *confidence* to own it. **Here’s what goes down:** * 3 prepared speeches (5–7 mins) * Lightning-round impromptu speeches (1–2 mins) * Constructive, empowering feedback * Laughs, insights, and mic-drop moments **As a guest:** You can chill and observe—or jump in with a mini speech if you're feeling spicy. **When & Where** Every **1st** and **3rd Wednesday** of each month 7PM (doors), 7:10PM (kick-off) 📍 Speak Up London, 139 Oxford St, London W1D 2JA 🍻 **Afterglow** We wrap at 9PM and head to the pub for drinks and debriefs. Great convos, zero pressure.

**Moved from original date (requested by several members) due to the heat wave!** Most businesses know they have repetitive tasks, manual workflows, and administrative bottlenecks - but few know where to start when it comes to automation. In this practical introductory session, we'll explore how modern businesses are using AI, workflow automation, and intelligent agents to streamline operations, reduce costs, and free up teams to focus on higher-value work. You'll learn how to identify the best automation opportunities within your organisation, map existing processes, and build a roadmap for implementing automation without disrupting your business. We'll also demonstrate real-world examples of automated sales, marketing, customer service, finance, and operational workflows that are delivering measurable results today. Whether you're a business owner, manager, operations leader, or technology professional, this session will provide a clear framework for turning automation from a buzzword into a competitive advantage. ### What You'll Learn * Where automation delivers the biggest business impact * How to identify and prioritise processes for automation * The difference between traditional automation, AI, and intelligent automation * Common automation mistakes and how to avoid them * Real-world case studies and live demonstrations * A practical roadmap for getting started immediately ### Who Should Attend Business owners, founders, directors, operations leaders, department heads, and anyone interested in making their organisation more efficient through intelligent automation.

**Looking for a business networking event in London for property investors, landlords, agents, and developers?** Join us in **Covent Garden** for a quality networking evening hosted by a digital business card app GMax Card. **What to Expect** * **Connect with property professionals, investors, landlords, and developers** in a relaxed but purposeful setting - where conversations turn into deals, partnerships, and opportunities across the full property ecosystem: assets, acquisitions, the rental market, development, and beyond. * **Build valuable business relationships** across the property and business ecosystem, exchange ideas, spot market trends, and uncover opportunities. * A **lightly structured event** \- not a formal\, overcrowded conference\, nor a random pub mingle\. * An **atmosphere that feels high-quality yet relaxed**, with space for real professional conversations. * Hosts are there from the start to **help with introductions**. **Who You'll Meet** * Property developers, investors, and asset managers * Residential and commercial landlords * Estate agents, letting agents, and block managers * Architects, interior designers, and fit-out specialists * Surveyors, mortgage brokers, and bridging lenders * Solicitors, conveyancers, and planning consultants * PropTech founders and digital service providers * Business owners with property interests Please note: our events are theme-led rather than closed-sector events, so you may also meet relevant professionals from adjacent areas such as finance, investment, business services, technology and entrepreneurship. **How the Evening Flows** 18:30 - Arrival 19:00 - Short introductions 19:30 - Open networking 21:30 - Close Hosts are there from the start to help with introductions. **Venue - Sycamore Bar at Middle Eight Hotel** A stylish, design-led bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in central London. Located in the Covent Garden/Holborn area, just a short walk from Holborn, Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road stations, it offers a relaxed and refined setting for business and property networking. **Entry & GMax Cards** * Free RSVP: Event access only * Paid ticket (when available): Includes a contactless GMax Card (ask host to claim; not distributed automatically) **Dress Code** Business / smart **Hosted by:** [GMax Card - a digital business card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/) platform designed for modern networking and professional connections beyond LinkedIn. Share all your contact details through one simple link. **Important Info** * 18+ (ID may be required) * Photos/video by [CineEye Audiovisual Production Studio](http://www.cineeye.co.uk/) (inform us if you prefer not to appear) * Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and the venue are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage. **Limited spots - register early!** Join our [WA Business Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJdEP809H5U8WQ4y4BLLS5?mode=hqctcli) to stay connected between events, and follow us on [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/gmax-card) for upcoming dates.

**Looking for a business networking event in London with focus on business owners, agencies, service providers?** Join us in **Covent Garden** for a quality business networking hosted by digital business card app GMax Card and web/eCom agency **Getshop Today**. **What to Expect** * **Meet business owners and B2B decision-makers** across industries in a relaxed, purposeful environment. **Build partnerships, generate referrals, and connect with potential clients, suppliers, and service providers.** * Exchange ideas, spot market trends, and uncover new opportunities. * A **lightly structured event** \- not a formal conference\, nor a random pub mingle\. * An **atmosphere that feels high-quality yet relaxed,** with space for real business conversations. * Hosts are there from the start to **help with introductions.** **Who You'll Meet** * **Business owners and founders from startups to established SMEs** * **B2B service providers** and agencies looking to grow their client base * **Business decision-makers** actively seeking partnerships, referrals, and new opportunities * Local businesses and London-based professionals across industries * Business professionals visiting London looking to expand their commercial network Please note: our events are theme-led rather than closed-sector events, so you may also meet relevant professionals from adjacent areas such as finance, property, tech, and business services. **How the Evening Flows** 18:30 - Arrival 19:00 - Short introductions 19:30 - Open networking 21:30 - Close Hosts are there from the start to **help with introductions.** **Venue - Sycamore Bar at Middle Eight Hotel** A stylish, design-led bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in central London. Located in the Covent Garden/Holborn area, just a short walk from Holborn, Covent Garden and Tottenham Court Road stations, it offers a relaxed and refined setting for business networking. **Entry & GMax Cards** * Free RSVP: Event access only * Paid ticket (when available): Includes a contactless GMax Card (ask host to claim; not distributed automatically) **Dress Code** Business / smart casual **Hosted by:** [GMax Card - a digital business card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/) platform designed for modern networking and professional connections beyond LinkedIn. Share **all** your contact details through one simple link. **Important Info** * 18+ (ID may be required) * Photos/video by [CineEye Audiovisual Production Studio](http://www.cineeye.co.uk/) (inform us if you prefer not to appear) * Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and the venue are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage. **Limited spots - register early!** Join our [WA Business Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJdEP809H5U8WQ4y4BLLS5?mode=hqctcli) to stay connected between events, and follow us on [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/gmax-card) for upcoming dates.

**Looking for a business networking event in London for SMEs, local businesses, and entrepreneurs?** Join us for a relaxed **Saturday Social Networking Event in Covent Garden** hosted by digital business card app GMax Card (no paper cards needed any more). **What to Expect** **Quality conversations, relaxed networking, and a live DJ** throughout the evening - a **business crowd in a social setting**. **Exchange ideas, build partnerships, discover opportunities**, and grow your network in a welcoming yet professional atmosphere. Our hosts will **help introduce guests** early in the evening, before the event naturally flows into open networking, drinks, and **live DJ set** (not too loud for conversations). **Who You'll Meet** • SME owners, small business owners and local business owners • Entrepreneurs, founders, and startup teams • Solopreneurs and independent professionals • Bootstrapped founders and self-funded business owners • Freelancers and agency owners • SME decision-makers from diverse industries • International business owners visiting London **How the Evening Flows** 18:30 - Arrival & welcome 19:00 - Short guest introductions 19:30 - Open socialising/networking with live DJ 21:30 - Close **Venue - Sycamore Bar, Middle Eight Hotel** A refined cocktail bar in copper and gold tones. Located inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in Covent Garden, just a short walk from Covent Garden, Holborn and Tottenham Court Road stations. **Dress Code** Business or smart attire recommended. Think polished Saturday evening out with a professional touch. **Tickets & GMax Cards** * Free RSVP tickets include only the access to the event. * Selected paid tickets include a premium contactless GMax Card. **Hosted by founder-built tech startups:** • [GMax Card – digital & contactless business cards](www.gmaxcard,com) (no paper cards needed anymore; update details any time) • [Ciitab – AI-powered LinkedIn networking](www.ciitab.com) and lead generation • [Getshop Today – web design/ecommerce agency](www.getshop.today) **Important Details** • 18+ event. ID may be required at the bar. • Photography and filming may take place for promotional use by [Cine Eye (AudioVisual Production Studio in London).](www.cineeye.co.uk) • Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue accept no liability for loss, damage, or injury. **Spaces are limited, and early booking is recommended.** Join our [WA Business Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJdEP809H5U8WQ4y4BLLS5?mode=hqctcli) to stay connected between events, and follow us on [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/gmax-card) for upcoming dates.

Pitch.london is a curated speed-networking event for founders, operators and serious builders. Short, structured conversations. Sharp prompts. Real chemistry, fast. The hardest problem in early-stage entrepreneurship is finding the right people. Most events leave it to chance. We don’t. The room is curated, the prompts are clear, and the format is built for high-signal encounters between people who are actually building something. In one evening, you can meet more relevant people than you might in months of random networking. Two formats. One room. Zero fluff. **01\. Founder matchmaking pitches** Sixty seconds to share who you are, what you’re building, and what would actually help right now. Whatever you’re looking for, the room is built to help you find it: people to build with, people to hire or be hired by, advisors and investors, or honest feedback on what you’re shipping. **02\. Group brainstorms** Small, time-boxed groups tackle a real challenge brought into the room. Bring a live problem you’re stuck on. Get five minds on it for ten minutes. Leave with new angles and next steps. **This room is for you if you’re:** * A founder seeking a co-founder * A founder seeking a first hire * An operator looking for a serious team to join * A technical builder open to commercial partners * A commercial builder open to technical partners * A second-time founder scoping the next thing * An angel investor close to the early-stage scene It’s probably not for you if you’re hunting for clients, selling services, or still working out what you’re looking for. **Run of show** * 17:30 to 18:00 Doors, drinks, soft start * 18:00 to 18:05 Welcome and the rules of the room * 18:05 to 18:35 Speed pitches: Round 1 * 18:35 to 19:15 Group brainstorms * 19:15 to 19:45 Speed pitches: Round 2 * 19:45 to 20:00 Open networking, then drinks at the citizenM Skybar **What’s included** Your £25 covers your seat in the room and a drink at the citizenM Skybar after the programme. **First 30 in get a seat**

Own Account London Circle A peer circle for independent business owners who don’t fit traditional networking, business memberships or socialising. Building a business in London is lonely. Not in a way you’d admit out loud - but in a way you feel on a Saturday afternoon when there’s no one to call, or when you have a small win and nobody around you really gets it. I wanted to start something I couldn’t find. I’m looking for a small group of confident, independent business owners in London to occasionally meet for a walk, a coffee/tea, no forced agenda, no speaker, no pitch. Just honest conversations about business, life, growth and wellbeing with people who understand the life you’ve chosen and face the same challenges. Real accountability doesn’t come from a paid programme or assigned accountability partner. It comes from people you genuinely know, care about and want to impress. You’ll fit if you are: \- Approx 35–55\, based in London \- Running a business\, agency or independent practice \- Not a startup\, not eligible for £3m\+ founder clubs \- Socially selective \- looking for peers\, not contacts \- Want connection\, not exposure This is not: \- A networking or pitching opportunity \- A startup mastermind or business course \- A front for an organisation\, membership or upsell \- A support group or therapy session \- A dating event or after\-work drinks \- An online community You might relate to some of these: \- The people around you \(friends\, family\, partner\) don’t really get it\. \- You work alone most of the time\, or your relationships are purely professional\. \- You moved to London and don't know many people\. \- You don't want to be pressured to share \- but if you do\, you’ll be heard and supported\. \- You want a small\, easy circle where conversation actually goes somewhere\. \- Who you’re becoming is as important as what you’re building\. \- You’d like a few hours outdoors\, clear your head and enjoy like\-minded company\. First meet: \- Battersea Park \- Saturday morning \- Walk and a coffee/tea \- Simple introduction \- Max 6 people If you read this and thought “finally” - let’s meet :)

**Looking for a business networking event in London with a more social, founder-led atmosphere, and on a Saturday?** Join us for a Business Networking & Founder Mixer in Covent Garden. Hosted by London tech startups GMax Card, Ciitab, and Getshop Today. **What to Expect** Quality **conversations**, relaxed socialising/**networking**, and **a live DJ throughout the evening** \- a business crowd in a social setting\. Meet new people\, exchange ideas\, build **partnerships**, and **grow your network** in a relaxed but professional atmosphere. Our hosts will help introduce guests early in the evening, before the event naturally flows into open networking, drinks, and **DJ music**. **Who You’ll Meet** • **Founders** and **entrepreneurs** • **Business owners** and **decision makers** • **Finance**, **FinTech, banking**, and **investment professionals** • **Tech**, **startup, AI, digital, and product professionals** • International **business professionals visiting London** **How the Evening Flows** 18:30 - Arrival & welcome 19:00 - Short guest introductions 19:30 - Open socialising/networking with live DJ 21:30 - Close **Venue - Sycamore Bar, Middle Eight Hotel** A refined cocktail bar inside the 5-star Middle Eight Hotel in Covent Garden, just a short walk from Covent Garden, Holborn and Tottenham Court Road stations. **Dress Code** Business or smart attire. Think polished Saturday evening out with a professional touch. **Tickets & GMax Cards** * Free RSVP tickets include only the access to the event. * Selected paid tickets include a premium contactless GMax Card and 1 drink. **Hosted by founder-built tech startups:** • [GMax Card – digital & contactless business cards](www.gmaxcard,com) • [Ciitab – AI-powered LinkedIn networking](www.ciitab.com) • [Getshop Today – UK ecommerce platform](www.getshop.today) **Important Details** • 18+ event. ID may be required at the bar. • Photography and filming may take place for promotional use by [Cine Eye (Audiovisual Production).](www.cineeye.co.uk) • Attendance is at your own risk. Organisers and venue accept no liability for loss, damage, or injury. **Spaces are limited and early booking is recommended.**

Monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners. One specific topic, one to three actions you can run this week. You can be the best at what you do and still be invisible. If local buyers cannot find you, the phone does not ring. Marketing Monday Lunch + Learn is a monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners focused on building relationships, local networking, and local marketing. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no upsell. **This month** Most local businesses pick one or two places to be visible and call it good. The result is inconsistent calls and a feeling that marketing is not working. We will walk through the three places every local business needs to show up, plus the fourth place most owners ignore that quietly produces the warmest leads. **What to expect** Doors open at noon. Order lunch and drinks at the cafe counter or bring your own. You get real conversation with other local owners and a focused marketing lesson. You leave knowing people and with one to three actions to run that week. The room is reserved through 1:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants clearer marketing direction and real local relationships. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Second Monday of every month * 12:00 to 1:30 PM * Good Cafe Easton, 4400 Easton Commons, Ste 150, Columbus, OH 43219 * Order lunch and drinks at the counter when you arrive * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local business owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

**[Official registration site --> https://luma.com/du41v0tg](https://luma.com/du41v0tg)** **[You must register and will receive an approval/confirmation](https://luma.com/du41v0tg).** We’re taking HustleBus from Columbus to **Black Tech Week in Cincinnati** for a high-signal, founder-only experience focused on community, collaboration, and momentum. ​ **Why Black Tech Week?** ​Black Tech Week is one of the best rooms in Ohio to meet builders, operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders. Expect meaningful connections, great energy, and programming that spotlights founders and what’s being built. ​ What’s included (thank you to our sponsors Huntington Bank, Burton D Morgan Foundation, and Lightship Foundation) * ​Founder-only HustleBus transportation (free) * ​**Black Tech Week ticket comped** for HustleBus participants (must register with code) * And much more! There are limited seats on the Hustle Bus, so if this sounds like something you want to get in on, register today * Learn more and Register here --> [https://luma.com/du41v0tg](https://luma.com/du41v0tg)

Where innovation meets practicality. Join us in **Columbus, OH** for our **immersive event** featuring dynamic, audience-driven demonstrations showcasing the groundbreaking features of our software. We'll cover a wide range of topics, from Manufacturing and Accounting to Inventory Management, Sales/CRM, and eCommerce, as we **delve into the capabilities of Odoo 19**. Discover how it can transform your business processes and support your journey towards digital transformation! Attend for FREE -[ ](https://www.odoo.com/r/dKG)**[Register now!](https://www.odoo.com/r/QU4)** For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at ellee@odoo.com

(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you’ll need to register at our website, [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=Picnic-with-a-Purpose-Real-Estate-Networking-That-Actually-Pays-Off-14-7-7-2026).) Real estate is a proven wealth-builder—it has been for generations. But it’s not a solo sport. You need PEOPLE—who can advise you, partner with you, bring you deals, and buy deals from you. We’re all about bringing you the best, most active, most got-your-back people in Central Ohio, which is why our July meeting is all about real conversations with real investors at our annual Picnic with a Purpose. This is where: * Deals get discussed * Partnerships get formed * Funding relationships start * Problems get solved faster Bring your family. Build your network. Strengthen the relationships that actually move your business forward. Members and first-time guests are free. Returning guests are $35. Location is a local park and will be shared after registration. Space is limited, so you’ll want to secure your spot now. Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=Picnic-with-a-Purpose-Real-Estate-Networking-That-Actually-Pays-Off-14-7-7-2026) and register on our website!

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.