Inclusion Networking New York
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Get Outside: Central Park Networking Walk
Sun, Nov 1, 3:00 PMHello everyone, this will be our first event. It’s going to be a nice stroll through part of the park ending at Le Pain Quotidien cafe, where we can seat and either at pain quotidien or right by the lake and talk. Again it’s open to everyone from entrepreneurs, startups, founders, to season business owners who are looking to network. no pressure just meeting great like minded people. You never know, you may find your next business venture with someone you meet there or your next big idea. Hope to see you guys there.

NYC Tech Night : Networking for Tech Startups, Investors, Professionals
Thu, Nov 5, 10:00 PM**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)

The NYC Business Networking Event!
Thu, Oct 29, 11:00 PMNY 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

Big Gay Networking Party & Private Shopping
Thu, Nov 5, 10:00 PM**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.

Founders Running Club :: New York
Sat, Nov 7, 2:00 PM**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/)

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 3.0 Discussion
Wed, Nov 11, 12:30 AMThis 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
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