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(50+ Attendees Expected) Business Networking Night

Wed, Nov 11, 11:30 PM

From Essex County Chamber

Join the Essex County Chamber of Business for a big evening of business networking at McLoone’s Boathouse. More than 50 business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and local leaders are expected to attend, making this a great opportunity to build new relationships, exchange referrals, meet potential clients, and expand your network throughout Essex County and beyond. This event is designed to be relaxed, social, and productive. Come ready to introduce yourself, talk about your business, and meet professionals from a wide variety of industries. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, make new connections, find referral partners, or simply become more involved in the local business community, you’ll want to be in the room. What to expect: • 50+ professionals expected • Open networking in a waterfront setting • Business owners and professionals from a variety of industries • Opportunities for referrals, partnerships, and new business • A relaxed atmosphere focused on genuine conversations and connections Bring your business cards, bring a colleague, and come meet some of the people doing business throughout Essex County. Space may be limited, so advance registration is recommended.

1 attendee

The NYC Business Networking Event!

Thu, Oct 29, 11:00 PM

From Simply Referrals NYC Business Networking

4.6

NY Professionals! “Word-Of-Mouth” referrals are the most effective way to grow your business! Please join us for the NYC Business Networking Event! Thursday, October 29th @ 7 pm at 535 5th Avenue, 13th floor, New York, NY 10017. Bring plenty of business cards, promotional items, your smiles and your passion for your business! The event is fun and productive! Simply Referrals events are set in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for networking your business without pressure or ultimatums so you can network easily & naturally. Every business gets a chance to speak about their respective business for 60 seconds and time if they want to share any testimonials about other members. The event is free to attend! * We do require your registration for the front door and access to the building. You can register by simply emailing info@simplyreferrals4u.com For more information, please visit www.simplyreferrals4u.com where you can find other chapters and events. If you have any questions, please email or text/call 516-314-1691. Looking for more business networking opportunities? Simply Referrals hosts multiple events every week, including the MIDDAY POWER HOUR held every Tuesday & Thursday @ 12 P.M. E.T. on Zoom. Visit www.simplyreferrals4u.com to find your next event! https://www.facebook.com/groups/simplyreferrals Join the above S.R. Facebook group to post about YOUR business! Read posts from other members, and receive onotifications for future S.R. events! See You There! Steven Bellafiore Simply Referrals Business Networking Founded 2006 www.simplyreferrals4u.com steven@simplyreferrals4u.com 516-314-1691 call/text

16 attendees

Big Gay Networking Party & Private Shopping

Thu, Nov 5, 10:00 PM

From Queer Social: Curated Events For LGBTQ People

4.7

**Free with Registration:** **[https://BigGayNetworkingNov2026.eventbrite.com](https://BigGayNetworkingNov2026.eventbrite.com)** Join us for a little networking party and private shopping experience. Fall Fashion, Form, Function... It's time for some new Eye Wear. We are partnering with **Union Square Optical** to create another very special, uber-gay Gay Private Shopping party and networking event. Featuring **complimentary wine** and lots of handsome men, networking, flirting and giveaways. *Plus*, all attendees shall get **50% off all frames in the store,** including brand new looks for the fall season, including designs from Dita, Tom Ford, Oliver Peoples, Paul Smith, Garrett Leight, Entourage of 7, and other fashion forward eyewear and sunwear. [Click here](http://www.unionsquareoptical.com/collection/ "http://www.unionsquareoptical.com/collection/") to see the full list of designers. **GREAT DOOR PRIZES**! **Union Square Optical** is proud to have serving NYC since 1985 and provides comprehensive eye exams if needed.

2 attendees

Founders Running Club :: New York

Sat, Nov 7, 2:00 PM

From Founders Running Club :: New York

5.0

**Founders Running Club (FRC)** brings founders, investors, tech, and creative people together for weekly easy runs and networking. We keep the pace comfortable and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer. Pets, friends, and family are welcome. 📅 Running + networking + community 🏃‍♀️ Conversational pace (anyone can join) ☕️ Hang out at a coffee shop after the run 🌍 FRC is now in 35+ cities Join the WhatsApp community: [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/frcnewyork/](https://www.instagram.com/frcnewyork/) Website: [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

3 attendees

Event Organizer Mastermind & Networking: ClearMindConnect

Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 AM

From WAGMI-Connect Networking Events

4.8

https://luma.com/3t91xijj Join ClearMindConnect for an exclusive networking and educational evening designed for event organizers. Hiring is full of friction, and professional networking has lost its human side. ClearMindConnect exists to reduce that friction and rebuild networking around real, in-person connections. Our bigger goal is to stimulate the job market by giving people opportunities and helping build communities, and event organizers like you are a big part of how that happens. This session is for the people who bring others together. We’ll show you how ClearMindConnect can help your events reach more people, and we’d like to hear what you need from us. **What You’ll Get** * **More people seeing your events.** We’ll show you how ClearMindConnect puts your event in front of the right people and turns views into ticket sales. * **Practical ways to grow.** Real tips for promoting your events, cutting down the busywork of running them, and scaling up without burning out. * **Time with other organizers.** Swap what’s working (and what isn’t) with people who do what you do, and maybe line up a collaboration or cross-promotion. * **A look at the app.** See ClearMindConnect live, try it out, and get early access. **Who It’s For** * Independent event organizers and promoters * Community managers and social group leaders * Workshop hosts, instructors, and panel moderators * Agency producers and corporate event planners **Reserve Your Spot** Space is limited to ensure high-quality networking and meaningful connections. Reserve your ticket today to take your events and business to the next level! Don’t wait for connections. Start making them today.

1 attendee

New York City OpenClaw AI Agent Workshop

Mon, Oct 26, 12:15 AM

From The Beatbox Workshop and Social Club

⚡ **Launch Your AI Agent Today – OpenClaw Masterclass** Create a working AI agent from your browser in one session. No prior coding needed. ⚠️ Complete your registration below — RSVP is not a confirmed seat. ### [🔗 REGISTER NOW](https://aiventurelab.org/product/OpenClawMasterclass?city=New%20York%20City&groupurlname=the-beatbox-workshop-and-social-club&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-26T00:15:00Z) --- What you get: - A real, working AI agent by the end of the session - Templates and tools to build more agents on your own - Hands-on experience building AI workflows from scratch *Real tools. Real agents. Built by you.* 🔧

43 attendees

Skip the Small Talk: Make Friends, Not Small Talk

Tue, Oct 27, 11:00 PM

From " Ⓒulture, Ⓒuisine, Ⓒocktails, Ⓒoffee & Ⓒonvos = Ⓒommunity-"

4.6

**###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-mccarren-parkhouse-tuesday-october-27-2026 in order to attend###** This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won't accurately reflect the actual number of attendees; typically there are around 30-40 people in attendance. Folks in this Meetup group get **10% off**! Use code: **MEETUP** at checkout. **What's It Like?** Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about? Bring your friends (or come by yourself- most people do!) and spend your Tuesday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason. We'll be offering 'big talk' conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. There will be drinks for sale! **There is a 1 drink minimum purchase** for this event, so please keep that in mind. **Check-in** for this event will begin around **6:45 pm**. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: tinyurl.com/ststSafety Please see our event [page](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-mccarren-parkhouse-tuesday-october-27-2026) for more accessibility info. **Ready to Skip the Small Talk With Us?** **[Grab a ticket](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-mccarren-parkhouse-tuesday-october-27-2026)** since entry is on a first come first serve basis and we tend to sell out in advance for these-- once we are out of tickets, we will NOT be able to accommodate folks at the door. Want to see what else is happening at McCarren Parkhouse? Feel free to check them out **[here](https://mccarrenparkhouse.com)**! If you want to be the first to hear about our events before we sell out, feel free to join our mailing list at [Skip the Small Talk Mailing List Sign-Up](https://sendfox.com/skipthesmalltalk) For refunds or transfers, please contact use at info@skipthesmalltalk.com

13 attendees

NYC Tech Mixer 2026

Thu, Oct 29, 10:00 PM

From NYC Tech Meetup

4.1

**JOIN US FOR THE BEST NETWORKING EVENT IN NYC!** **As seen in Entrepreneur Magazine** THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> https://tinyurl.com/ehkkbayp <•• THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> https://tinyurl.com/ehkkbayp <•• THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> https://tinyurl.com/ehkkbayp <•• NYC Tech Mixer is the fastest growing startup, digital & tech networking organization in the country. Our events are comprised of the most influential professionals in the area. THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> https://tinyurl.com/ehkkbayp <•• THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> https://tinyurl.com/ehkkbayp <•• THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> https://tinyurl.com/ehkkbayp <•• Our purpose is to help our members forge strong, lasting relationships within the community – combining Fortune 500/1000s with Entrepreneurs and Startups. We’re creating unique opportunities & connections to help you grow your business and network both offline and online through our proprietary platform (coming soon). Enjoy The Most Successful Startup & Tech Mixer In A Fun, Relaxed Atmosphere Mingle With Highly Successful Men & Women In The Entrepreneur, Startup, Tech & Web3 Space. Find Your Next Client, Employee, Business Partner or Co-founder “Your Network Is Your Net Worth.” Come Build Your Network With Us! THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> https://tinyurl.com/ehkkbayp <•• THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> https://tinyurl.com/ehkkbayp <•• THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> https://tinyurl.com/ehkkbayp <•• **COMPANIES OFTEN IN ATTENDANCE** (... just to name a few) Google • Sony • Electronic Arts • Hulu • Hautelook • The Honest Company • Disney • Apple • Activision • Live Nation • Dollar Shave Club • Facebook • Snapchat • Trunk Club • ZipRecruiter • Experian • DreamWorks Amplify • HBO • Edmonds.com • DogVacay • NBC Universal • YouTube • BeachBody • Playstation...and so many more JOIN US FROM 6:00 - 9:00PM • DRINKS\* • AMAZING COMPANY • TOP COMPANIES • TOP TALENT \*cash bar PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: connect in tech THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> https://tinyurl.com/ehkkbayp <•• THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> https://tinyurl.com/ehkkbayp <•• THIS IS A PAID EVENT RSVP HERE ••> https://tinyurl.com/ehkkbayp <•• \*\*\*Event Date & location subject to change as per the organizers discretion. If event changes date your ticket will still be valid for the rescheduled event date. No Refunds, Exchanges or Substitutions\*\*\* *** FAQ (Please Read) •• Will someone from Connect in Tech be there? Probably Not Google is our sponsor and a great one at that. Companies who sponsor things such as events, baseball teams, billboards etc. aren't always at an event. if someone shows up that works at Google, awesome. We do not guarantee someone from Google will be there. •• Why isn't food & drinks free? Because we are a startup Networking Organization ourselves. A startup that provides networking as a service with entrepreneurs, startup and tech people. We're here to make lasting offline connections not to feed, bathe and cloth you.

87 attendees

NYC Tech Night : Networking for Tech Startups, Investors, Professionals

Thu, Nov 5, 10:00 PM

From [30000+ members] New York Professional Networking

4.1

**NYC Tech & Startup Mixer — brought to you by [Startup+](https://startupplus.club/)** **📅 RSVP (Required):** [https://lu.ma/nyc-networking](https://luma.com/nyc-networking?utm_source=NYPN5) **What’s this about?** We’re bringing together **founders, engineers, investors, recruiters, freelancers, and mentors** for one goal — to connect. No panels. No speeches. Just real, in-person conversations that lead to real opportunities. If you’re testing an idea, raising funds, or hiring your first developer — this is the place to be. **Why join?** ✅ Meet **100+ builders and backers** in one night ✅ Swap stories, share lessons, and get quick feedback ✅ Find your next **co-founder, investor, or customer** (maybe all three!) [Get your RSVP - before its all gone](https://luma.com/nyc-networking?utm_source=NYPN5) **Event setup** 📍 Dedicated networking space 🪪 Name tags provided at the door 💼 Bring a business card or LinkedIn QR — whatever works 👕 Dress code: Business-casual (jeans are totally fine) **About Startup+** We started in **2021**, right in the middle of the pandemic, because Zoom mixers weren’t cutting it. Fast forward to today: * **25,000+ members** * **75+ mixers** * **12 pitch nights** * **6,000+ attendees** * **8,000+ newsletter subscribers** ✨ Our mission is simple — **connect good people and let the magic happen. [RSVP now](https://luma.com/nyc-networking?utm_source=NYPN5)** **Additional Info** 🗞️ Join our **newsletter** for exclusive invites and event drops: [newsletter.startupplus.club](https://newsletter.startupplus.club) 💼 Sponsorship or press inquiries: **contact@startupplus.club** 🙋 Volunteer for a **complimentary ticket**: [contact@startupplus.club](mailto:contact@startupplus.club) **Important Notes** 🚫 **No walk-ins.** Only confirmed **[Luma RSVPs](https://luma.com/nyc-networking?utm_source=NYPN5)** will be admitted. 📸 By attending, you agree that photos and videos may be used in future Startup+ promos. 📧 Contact info collected may be used for future event invites and updates. **See you IRL!** 🎉 [Join us now](https://luma.com/nyc-networking?utm_source=NYPN5)

50 attendees

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 3.0 Discussion

Wed, Nov 11, 12:30 AM

From A11yNYC - Accessibility New York City

4.8

This event will be online on [YouTube](https://youtu.be/XiPUCmrpkKk) and in-person (New York City). **The speaker and livestream start at 7:30 pm ET**. In-person attendees may arrive as early as 7 pm ET. If arriving late, please leave a comment on this page and someone will come down ASAP. WCAG 3.0 will shape how accessibility is measured for years, and it's still a draft. That makes now the time to read it and say what works. Thomas Logan will give a short tour of the latest W3C Working Draft: how it's organized, how the new Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels work, and how it reaches beyond web pages. He will host an interactive discussion. We'll share the group's comments afterward, with steps for sending your own feedback to the W3C. No WCAG expertise needed, and first-timers are welcome. Joining online? Add your thoughts in the YouTube chat, and we'll include them. **The discussion and livestream start at 7:30 pm ET**. In-person attendees may arrive as early as 7 pm ET. If arriving late, please leave a comment on this page and someone will come down ASAP. **Presenter bio** Thomas Logan has spent over twenty years helping organizations design and implement technology solutions that are accessible to people with disabilities. Throughout his career, he has led projects for federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private sector organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. He is the founder and owner of Equal Entry, whose mission is to contribute to a more accessible world. Equal Entry advances this mission by providing training, education, and accessibility audits across websites, desktop and mobile applications, games, and virtual reality. The company partners with organizations that build digital technologies to ensure accessibility is embedded from the start. **Accessibility** The presentation will have human captions [CC], not automatic captions. For ASL preferred speakers, learn about the [Aira ASL App](https://aira.io/aira-asl-app/), and download it before the event. For the Blind and Low Vision community, learn about the [Aira Explorer App](https://aira.io/aira-explorer-app/) and download it before the event. To access the online webinar for audio description, use the A11yNYC Access Offer to call, or simply inform your Visual Interpreter that you'd like that offer applied when you connect. For additional accessibility requirements, please email meryl@equalentry.com **two weeks** **before** the event. **Livestream** [YouTube link](https://youtu.be/XiPUCmrpkKk) Provided by Internet Society Accessibility SIG. **Location details** The event is at 72 Spring Street on the 4th floor. Everyone must be accompanied to the event on the 4th floor. Because everyone needs to be escorted, please arrive early or on time. When you enter the ground floor, a representative from A11yNYC will be there to provide elevator access. **Transit** The building 72 Spring Street is near several transit stops: 6 train * Spring Street (non-accessible stop): 100 feet * Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.4 miles B/D/F/M trains * Broadway-Lafayette Street (accessible stop), 0.2 miles N/Q/R/W trains * Prince Street (non-accessible stop): 0.2 miles * Canal Street (accessible stop): 0.3 miles M1 / M55 Bus lines * Broadway/Spring Street stop: 500 feet Cabs and rideshares can let passengers out right near the building entrance. **Finding the building** In Google Maps, find 72 Spring Street. It shows the correct location of the entrance: on Spring Street, halfway between Crosby and Lafayette. It’s also between the Glossier store and the Krewe Eyewear store. Inside and over the reception desk in our building 72 Spring St, it says “Marc Jacobs.” **Traveling to the event?** We recommend [Hotel on Rivington](https://www.hotelonrivington.com/) or [Crosby Street Hotel](https://www.firmdalehotels.com/hotels/crosby-street-hotel). **Accreditation** All A11yNYC meetups are pre-approved for IAAP Continuing Accessibility Education Credits (CAEC). **Sponsors** Thanks to [Aira](https://aira.io/), [AKQA](https://www.akqa.com/), [Deque](https://www.deque.com/), [Evinced](https://www.evinced.com/), and [Equal Entry](https://equalentry.com/) for sponsoring. Want to be a sponsor? Contact meryl@equalentry.com

99 attendees

Millennial Skip the Small Talk: Make Friends, Not Small Talk

Wed, Nov 4, 12:00 AM

From " Ⓒulture, Ⓒuisine, Ⓒocktails, Ⓒoffee & Ⓒonvos = Ⓒommunity-"

4.6

**###PLEASE NOTE: Even if you RSVP on Meetup, you will need to grab a ticket here https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/millennial-skip-the-small-talk-night-at-lizs-book-bar-tuesday-november-3-2026 in order to attend###** This event is cross-posted so Meetup RSVPs won't accurately reflect the actual number of attendees; typically there are around 30-40 people in attendance. Folks in this Meetup group get **10% off**! Use code: **MEETUP** at checkout. **What's It Like?** We've all heard that making friends is hard, loneliness is an epidemic, and the internet is making us all forget how to be humans. So let’s ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING about it and talk to other human beings! You’ll pair up with the other nice people who showed up, and you’ll switch off partners every so often (kinda like speed-dating, but without the speed and without the dating). We'll have a fabulous host leading the whole shebang so it won't be awkward, and we'll give you question cards to guide conversation just a few notches deeper than you'd usually go so you don't accidentally talk about what you do for work six times in a row. And don’t worry… the questions aren’t going to trick you into trauma-dumping and aren’t just variations on “If you could have dinner with anybody dead or alive, who would it be?” They’re designed to actually help you feel connected to people, so they’re stuff like, “In what ways are you different from the person you were five years ago? In what ways are you the same?” And, “If you could give your 10-year-old-self one piece of advice (after stock tips and lottery numbers and that kind of stuff), what would it be?” And if you don’t vibe with any question for any reason, you can always just pick another one! Feel free to come alone (most people do-- we promise we won't make it weird for you) or bring a friend! There will be drinks and snacks for sale! **There is a 2 drink/food item minimum purchase for this event,** so please keep that in mind. **Check-in** for this event will begin around **6:45 pm**. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: tinyurl.com/ststSafety Please see our event [page](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/millennial-skip-the-small-talk-night-at-lizs-book-bar-tuesday-november-3-2026) for more accessibility info. We tend to sell out in advance in most of our cities, and it bums us out when we have to turn away people at the door, so if you’re interested, PLEASE **[grab a ticket](https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/millennial-skip-the-small-talk-night-at-lizs-book-bar-tuesday-november-3-2026)** as soon as you find a date that works for you! **Want to stay in the loop for future events?** If you want to be the first to hear about our events before we sell out, you can join our **[non-spammy mailing list here](https://sendfox.com/skipthesmalltalk)**. For refunds or transfers, please contact us at info@skipthesmalltalk.com

9 attendees

Times sQueer Social

Thu, Oct 29, 10:00 PM

From Queer Social: Curated Events For LGBTQ People

4.7

*Let's build more Community, Partnerships & Friends with a Fun & Free Networking Event!* **\*Registration is Free & Req.** **[https://QueerNetworkingOct2026.eventbrite.com](https://QueerNetworkingOct2026.eventbrite.com)** Featuring: * **Happy Hour Specials** until 7pm including $10 blood orange margarita, $8 draft beer, and $4.99 wine ([see the Happy Hour deals here](https://planethollywoodnyc.com/menu/#happy-hour)) * **Full Snack & Dinner menu for purchase.** * **A fun space** filled with great LGBTQ Community members ready to network, mix and mingle. * **PLUS Free Raffle**: Win Broadway Tickets and other prizes in our free raffle *Times sQUEER Social is presented in partnership with **The MenEvent***

1 attendee

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