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Tuesday Evening - Yoga Flow with Anne // Studio or Online
Join Anne in the cosy Bubble Yoga studio or online for this energising & balancing yoga class!
**Vinyasa Flow** is your fluid and energetic flow class! Emphasising the connection of breath and movement, the class combines a creative sequence of poses into a moving meditation, moving in rhythm with the breath - all enhanced by carefully curated music.
With a positive, community oriented & uplifting environment, this class is designed to challenge and inspire you both physically and mentally.
**Class in English // Intermediate level**
**Join at the studio or live online via Zoom.**
**\>\> Registrations mandatory [HERE](https://bubbleyoga.ch/yoga/schedule/).**
Yoga mats & all equipment available at the studio.
Simply bring comfy clothes to move. Class is taught in English.
**Pricing options:**
'2 for 1' Welcome Pack CHF 35
1 month unlimited Intro Pass CHF85
ZOOM Drop-in class CHF20
STUDIO Drop-in class CHF35 / Abos available.
All details available on http://www.bubbleyoga.ch
Come as you are & bring your friends!
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Bubble Yoga
Kirchgasse 12
9000 St. Gallen
*NB: The entrance door is at the BACK of the building, from the pathway facing Magnihalden fountain*
Manifestation Meetup St.Gallen/Rheintal
Thema: Eckhart Tolles die Tore ins Jetzt und die Bedeutung von "state of nomind" für Manifestation.
Praktische Übungen: Wahrnehmung und Sprache.
Deutsch als Fremdsprache
> > > we meet every week in Øya.
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> > > people are around from 17:30 in case you want to come straight after work, and we're usually there til late. alles easy.
Leipzig Gophers #60 - Nix, Go, LLM
## Learn Go and NixOS deployments with large language models
Hello, 世界!
When used sensibly, language models can be tutors, too. For meetup #60 on Tuesday [May 26, 2026 19:00 CET](https://www.meetup.com/leipzig-golang/events/312537727) we are really happy to have [Maxime](https://www.linkedin.com/in/plumps/) dive into Nix/NixOS with the help of language models.
Nix is a functional package manager and its immutable traits enable robust, reproducable deployments of Go (and other) projects. The high level goals of Nix/NixOS are similar to other immutable Linux distributions, like [Silverblue](https://fedoraproject.org/silverblue/) or [Bazzite](https://bazzite.gg/).
Becoming familiar with the Nix configuration language can be a challenge, but one that a well instructed tutor may help with.
> Artificial intelligence techniques are increasingly used in education to enable personalized learning and intelligent tutoring [LLM Agents for Education: Advances and Applications](https://aclanthology.org/anthology-files/anthology-files/pdf/findings/2025.findings-emnlp.743.pdf) (11/2025)
Why reproducible and immutable deployments play a role? [Justin Garrison](https://justingarrison.com/blog/state-of-immutable-linux/) says:
> It’s 2026, if you’re not using something immutable (or at least reproducable) you’re doing more maintenance work than you should. [blog post recapping talk from [Southern California Linux Expo 23x](https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x)], 03/2026, PASADENA, CA
### Schedule
* 18:45 Doors open
* 19:00 Welcome
* 19:10 Dive into Nix/NixOS with LLMs
* 19:50 Open discussion
We’ll meet:
* in person at [Basislager Leipzig](https://basislager.co), at [Peterssteinweg 14, 04107 Leipzig](https://maps.app.goo.gl/1fMkeDSPZ7Aauszh8) ([OSM](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3504864558))
* and online via [Google Meet](https://meet.google.com/poy-koue-spc)
Join us to discuss robust Go deployments, language models as learning tools and more!
Weekly Group Meditation with Buddhist Insights
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming weekly **Buddhist Meditation** session suitable for beginners *and* experienced practitioners. Each week a Buddhist monk—Gen Kelsang Lachpa—offers simple yet profound guidance in meditation along with inspiration from Buddhist teachings. This is a great opportunity to find inner calm, clear your mind, and gain practical perspectives you can apply in daily life.
**How to get there:** We generally meet at St. Gallen train station and take train to Sitterdorf at 18.37 and it's nice to talk to each other on the way during this 26 minutes ride :-) The Buddhist Temple is right near the train station.
**What to expect:**
* Guided meditation practice
* Introduction to core Buddhist principles
* Practical insights to support peace and mindfulness
* A relaxed, friendly atmosphere for all levels
🔔 **Important note:** The main instruction and teaching are given in **German**, but the monk also speaks good **English** and is available for **short conversations in English after the session**, so everyone feels welcome.
**Contribution: 10 CHF per person paid directly to the Buddhist Temple**
UX Beers Antwerp May @Buffl
**Welcome to our May UX Beers in Mechelen!**
This time, we will host our event on Tuesday the 26th of May at [Buffl](https://buffl.be) in Mechelen.
[Ariad](https://www.ariadgroup.com/) and [Creative Skills](https://www.creativeskills.be/) sponsor our events.
Follow the event online? We stream live via [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBqyTDAyQBw)
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\#\#\# UX TALKS
**Talk 1: Research Reinvented**
[Michiel Willekens](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michiel-willekens/), Productmanager @ BUFFL and [Seppe Stroo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/seppe-stroo-843b82128/), Founding partner @ BUFFL
In this presentation, BUFFL will demonstrate how rethinking research can drive real business results through a pragmatic case study.
You’ll discover how to translate business objectives into the right customer questions and how to act on those insights immediately to accelerate growth and sales.
By bringing the live voice of thousands of (potential) customers into the decision-making process, organizations can ask the right questions at the right time and turn insights into measurable business impact: from increased sales and customer
loyalty/experience to stronger brand awareness and more effective activation strategies.
**Talk 2: Synthetic Personas – real insights or digital illusions?**
[Kate Foszcz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarzyna-foszcz/?locale=en), AI Product designer @ Ebay
Can synthetic personas help us make better business decisions, or are we just interviewing very convincing imaginary friends?
In this talk, Kate will explore where synthetic personas can actually bring value, from testing assumptions to speeding up research, and where they can quietly mislead us with biased, overconfident, or poorly grounded answers. Expect a practical look at how to design these systems responsibly, when to trust them, and when to go back to real humans.
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\#\#\# SCHEDULE
18:00 - Doors open. Drinks & snacks
19.00 - 19.15 - Introduction to UX Belgium Meetup, announcements
19.15 - 19:45 - Talk #1
19:45 -20:15 - BREAK
20:15 - 20:45 - Talk #2
20:45 - 21:30 - Socialize
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\#\#\# SLACK CHANNEL
We have our own UX Belgium slack channel.
[Come join us and say hi!](https://join.slack.com/t/ux-belgium/shared_invite/zt-1bjpnuiog-T4Di4flXYPWgbT9KrZ53CA)
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\#\#\# YOUTUBE CHANNEL
All our livestreams and talks are recorded and available on our [UX Belgium youtube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCno7V18T-EglYXprgrUZQ7A).
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\#\#\# ABOUT UX BELGIUM
UX Belgium is a growing community of User Experience (UX) professionals in and around Belgium.
Look for these types of events:
UX Beers
Periodically, we gather at a different agency or venue to drink beers, network and listen to speakers on various themes in the world of UX and digital design.
UX Antwerp: Each last Tuesday of the month
UX Brussels: Each second Tuesday of the month, 4x per year
UX Workshops
Now and then we organize events to dive deeper into specific skills and techniques in UX. These are smaller, hands-on workshops designed to boost your UX toolbox.
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The UX Belgium Meetup Team
Generative AI - New Way Of Working
Hey Everyone! 👋
**Location:**
\- On\-site: INDUSTRIEMUSEUM Minnemeers 10 9000 Gent
\- Online: TBA
**Practicalities for the evening on Tuesday, May 26th:**
\- 18:00: Doors Open\, snacks & drinks
\- 19:00: Speaker Talks
\- 20:30: Networking & Drinks
**Transport:**
* **Parking:** Paid parking at Dok Noord
* **Arriving by Train:** Minnemeers 10 in Gent is an easy **10 minute walk** from Dampoort Gent Station.
**Note:** As this is an invite‑only event, you may be asked to show your calendar invite upon arrival.
**Welcome to edition 15 of the Generative AI Belgium Meetup! 🚀**
This time, we look at how AI is changing the Way We Work.
For a long time, work was built around a simple exchange: time for money. You showed up, spent hours on tasks, and value was measured by effort, output, and expertise.
Generative AI is starting to question that model.
AI agents are no longer just tools for writing better emails. They are entering workflows, taking over tasks, writing code, coordinating information, and becoming part of how teams operate.
Tools like Claude Cowork & Microsoft Copilot are already omnipresent in our daily work and expectations to use them are rising quickly.
At the same time, robotics is making the story physical again. Machines are not only thinking with us behind a screen. They are starting to move through factories, labs, hospitals, warehouses, and most importantly homes.
This raises a new question: what happens when AI becomes both a colleague in your browser and a body in the room?
In this edition, we are inviting:
* Startups building the tools, agents, and workflows that make this future happen
* Researchers exploring human-machine interfaces and robotics
* A broader discussion on what a “union of the future” could look like when work is shared between people, software agents, and machines
Let's see what meaningful work, when intelligence becomes abundant.
Join us on May 26th!
**Line-up:**
\- TBA
\- TBA
\- TBA
Big thanks to Stad Gent for hosting us and to our sponsors: In The Pocket, BruCON, Red Hat, Collibra, Plainsight & Volta Ventures for supporting the community.
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ApolloNET - Wie ein neuronales Netzwerk lernt auf dem Mond zu landen
**Reinforcement Learning** bezeichnet eine Disziplin, in der künstliche Agenten durch Interaktion mit ihrer Umwelt in der Lage sind, selbstständig zu lernen, welche Aktion in einer gegebenen Situation optimal ist, um ein gewisses Ziel bestmöglich zu erreichen. Dadurch konnten in einigen Disziplinen bereits Agenten trainiert werden, die besser abschneiden als ihre menschlichen Gegenstücke. Spannend ist, dass solche Methoden selbstständig, also ohne menschliche Überwachung, in der Lage sind, neuartige Lösungsstrategien zu entwickeln und deshalb enormes Potenzial für vielfältige Anwendungen bieten.
Nach diesen spannenden Einblicken lädt die HTL Dornbirn zu einem kleinen Umtrunk ein, die Möglichkeit für weitere Diskussionen und Vernetzung bietet.
**Ablauf:**
* 16:45 - 17:00: Ankunft
* 17:00 - 17:10: Begrüßung & Vorstellung der HTL Dornbirn durch Norbert Lenz (Abteilungsvorstand Wirtschaftsingenieure)
* 17:10 - 18:00: „ApolloNET - Wie ein neuronales Netzwerk lernt auf dem Mond zu landen“ (Sebastian Hegenbart, Area Manager Datenanalyse & KI, Digital Factory Vorarlberg).
* 18:00 - 19:00: Austausch bei Getränken
Einundzwanzig Bitcoin Meetup St. Gallen
Stammtisch-Runde und Diskussion rund um Bitcoin. Vom Anfänger bis zum Bitcoin Maxi sind alle herzlich willkommen!
Creative Thursday
\*\*\*Info: der cerative thursday findet in einem Coworking statt, das heißt es sind immer schon Leute angemeldet die hier im Meetup nicht sichtbar sind. Also keine Angst, es werden Leute da sein.\*\*\*
Wir haben ein neues Format: Creative Thursday. Jeden letzten Donnerstag im Monat.
An diesem Abend kann sich jede(r) kreativ austoben. Wir stellen den Raum und die Materialien, du bringst die Ideen. Ob Malerei, Skizze oder Modellieren – mach was du willst. Es sind keine Vorkenntnisse nötig.
Komm vorbei, nutz unsere Werkzeuge und arbeite an deinem eigenen Projekt in entspannter Gesellschaft. Wir freuen uns auf das, was entsteht.
Nächster Event: 16. April, 18:00 – 22:00 Uhr.
Pro Abend max. 8 Teilnehmer möglich.
Anmeldung unter oben@superfluid.at
Beitrag für Materialien: 20 €
#108 Fallbeispiel: Warum auch du Ziel eines Hacker-Angriffs werden kannst
Anhand eines konkreten Fallbeispiels zeigt Gerd ([WP-Service](https://wp-service.ch)) auf, wie eine gehackte Seite sich auf deine Inhalte und dein SEO auswirken können. Er zeichnet auch nach, mit welcher detektivischen Energie man an die Bereigung gehen muss, wenn keine geeigneten Backups vorhanden sind.
Wir laden Euch ein zu einer Reise durch die Schattenseiten des Internets.
Für alle, die in Bern vor Ort sind, gibt es wie immer im Anschluss Zeit für Austausch, Networking und weitere WordPress-Fragen.
Vinylcutter Intro
Lerne wie ein Vinylcutter funktioniert, und worauf du alles bei der Nutzung achten solltest.
Du bist schon Member im Maschinenraum? Je nach Nutzungsmodell, bekommst du einen Teil der Gebühr als Guthaben auf dein Fabman Konto rückerstattet.
Sing & Hike
Magische Klangwanderung auf den St. Anton/AI
Samstag\, 30\. Mai \| Start: 9:35 Uhr \| Oberegg\, vor dem Volg
Natur trifft Stimme, Bewegung trifft Klang – bist du mit dabei?
Wir, Karin & Alessandro, laden dich herzlich ein zur unserer ersten Wanderung voller Klang, Bewegung, Natur und Gemeinschaft im 2026...
Route:
• Treffpunkt Oberegg beim Volg
• Wanderung auf schönen Trampelpfaden
• Besuch eines verborgenen Wasserfalls
• Weiter hinauf zum St. Anton (Höhenmeter: ca 240) mit Weitblick über Bodensee, Rheintal und das Appenzellerland
• Mittagspause
• Rückweg über Heiden mit Halt an einem besonderen Kraftplatz
• Abschluss in Oberegg
Unterwegs erwarten dich musikalische Stopps mit:
• Circlesingen
• Freie Stimmimprovisation
• Verbundenheit mit Natur, Klang & Moment
• Naturmeditationen
Voraussetzungen: Gute Grundkondition & Freude am Gehen auf wurzligen Pfaden
Schwierigkeitslevel: mittelschwere Route
Anmeldung bis Freitag 29.Mai [https://eventfrog.ch/singoutdoor](https://eventfrog.ch/singoutdoor)
Max. Teilnehmer 14
Preis: CHF 65.- / Kulturlegi / AHV 60.-
Das Event findet nur bei trockenem Wetter statt.
Falls es aufgrund der Wetterbedingungen abgesagt werden muss, wird der gesamte Ticketpreis zurückerstattet. Alternativ kannst du am nächsten Sing & Hike teilnehmen. Die Ersatzdaten findest du auf unserer Homepage.
[www.firemysoul.ch](www.firemysoul.ch)
[Instagram](@firemysoul.ch)
Karin Thomsson: [Santosa](www.santosa.ch) I IG: santosa_kundalini
Alessandro Zuffelato: [stimmenmusik.ch](stimmenmusik.ch) \| [echtheilsam.ch](echtheilsam.ch) \| IG: stimmenmusik
Lass dich berühren – von dem Zauber unserer Stimmen, der Weite des Himmels & plätschern des Wassers
Wir freuen uns auf einen unvergesslichen Natur-Tag mit dir!
Karin & Alessandro
Möchtest du mehr Infos von Fire My Soul dann trete unserer [WhatsApp Gruppe](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IfPVXRyXTQeEFU5qdikgBW)
Magic Vorarlberg presents DI Gathering
\*räusper \* Willkommen, mir sin a hauptsächlich casual EDH gruppa, mir sin prinzipiell sehr Proxy Freundlich und primär spielen mr eher für ank spass😊Notausgänge befinden sich Links und Rechts neben den Toiletten.
Es sind durchschnittlich 12-16 Spieler vor Ort, von denen sich niemand über meetup anmeldet....oder überhaupt anmeldet.
Wenn ihr lieber was anderes spielen wollt, ist auch ok. Wir haben genug Platz.
English: Come and play magic with us. Use proxies if you want to. Have fun. Wanna play other games. Feel free to come. We've got enough space.
We are around 12-16 players, just ignore the attendee list from meetup.
Startup Businesses Events Near You
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Spring In-Person Meet-N-Greet
Get ready to connect, collaborate, and grow your community at the ***Smashing Your Sales Goals (SYSG) Spring Meet-N-Greet!***
*Smash Nation*— a vibrant and welcoming community for creative consultants, social innovators, professional service providers, entrepreneur support professionals, and the small business ecosystem builders —invites you to join in welcoming the Spring 2026 Cohort of dedicated business owners ready to take their venture to the next level.
Join ***SYSG*** cohort members, trainers, sponsors, and partners for an engaging and interactive networking experience. This isn't just another meet-and-greet; it's a dynamic opportunity to gather, strengthen relationships, and actively brainstorm business development opportunities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Come ready to:
* ***Connect*** with key players and potential collaborators in the small business community.
* ***Share*** your successes, challenges, and insights with peers.
* ***Brainstorm*** innovative strategies for sales and business growth.
* ***Discover*** new partnerships and future partners.
Let's amplify our collective impact and smash those sales goals together!
**Who Should Attend:** Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 Cohort Members, Spring 2026 Cohort members, Trainers, Facilitators, Program Sponsors, Future Sponsors, Velocity Applicants, and Program Partners.
**When**: Tuesday, May 26, 2926
**Where**: Warner Wood Park and Pavilion
[4747 Central College Road, Columbus, OH 43081](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Warner+Woods+Park+%26+Pavilion/@40.0999435,-82.8601323,839m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88385f0025d4381b:0xc15eb51285691f4f!8m2!3d40.1002108!4d-82.8612015!16s%2Fg%2F11wb2pg50g?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwNS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)
**Time**: 4pm-6pm
[To Officially Register Go To --> https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/W0CGLL8jvz4EkLNK5jav?notrack=true](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/W0CGLL8jvz4EkLNK5jav?notrack=true)
Meet ***Smashing Your Sales Goals*** expert trainers, sales coaches, community supporters and partners. Learn more about upcoming SYSG events, trainings coaching opportunities to help take your business from surviving to thriving today!
This event is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!
General Business Networking - Columbus
**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.**
Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join.
Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started.
**\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\***
**There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!**
Pack some business cards and come with an open mind!
Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future.
We will have a space for our event to check-in.
The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe).
Name tags will be provided.
Business casual dress code. Job fair attire.
**Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!**
We look forward to meeting you at the event!
Sincerely,
Strive Networking Team
*Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.*
*Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*
ECDI: Pop-Up Market
[ECDI Pop-Up Market Official Registration Site --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecdi-pop-up-market-tickets-1986071755083](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecdi-pop-up-market-tickets-1986071755083)
Celebrate Small Business Month by shopping local for food, drinks, and handcrafted gifts!
Join us for the ECDI Pop‑Up Market, a celebration of local entrepreneurs during Small Business Month. Explore delicious food and drinks, discover handcrafted goods, and shop unique items from small businesses in your community.
Whether you’re looking to support local makers, discover new favorites, or pick up a thoughtful gift, this market has something for everyone.
**What you’ll find at the market:**
* Local food and beverage vendors
* Handcrafted goods and unique gifts
* A chance to meet and support small business owners in your community
* An easy, fun way to discover new local favorites
[SCORE Central Ohio](https://www.score.org/ "https://www.score.org/") will also be on site to talk about their small business mentorship program.
**Market Vendors:**
Baked Goods
* Shante Makes
Body Care
* [Bellas Natural Beauty Products](https://www.facebook.com/Bellasnaturalbeautyprod/ "https://www.facebook.com/Bellasnaturalbeautyprod/")
Clothing & Accessories
* [The Krafted Kollection](https://www.thekraftedkollection.com/ "https://www.thekraftedkollection.com")
* [Loayza Elegant Jewelry](https://www.loayzaelegantjewelry.com/ "https://www.loayzaelegantjewelry.com/")
* [Swahili House 254](https://www.swahilihouse254.com/ "https://www.swahilihouse254.com")
Food/Beverage
* [Aqua Pure Central Ohio](https://aquapurecentralohio.com/ "https://aquapurecentralohio.com")
* [Better Beverage](https://betterbevshop.com/ "https://betterbevshop.com")
* [Cherays Banana Pudding](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567527322952 "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567527322952")
* [Dr. May's Thai Kitchen](https://www.drmaysthaikitchen.com/menu "https://www.drmaysthaikitchen.com/menu")
* [Kronchy LLC](https://www.kronchys.com/ "https://www.kronchys.com")
* [Terra Mezcal Mexican Grill](https://terra%20mezcal%20mexican%20grill/ "https://Terra Mezcal Mexican Grill")
Packaged Food
* [Grow to Eat, Eat to Live](https://growtoeattolive.com/ "https://growtoeattolive.com/")
* [Underworld Feast](https://underworldfeast.com/ "https://underworldfeast.com/")

Since 2004, ECDI has assisted Ohio’s entrepreneurs through their one-stop-shop business services model, suited to meet the needs of all entrepreneurs, regardless of what business stage they’re in. From providing capital to entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses, to providing focused, business-specific educational opportunities to enhance entrepreneurial skill sets, ECDI works with their clients to meet their specific needs. Whether you merely have a business idea or are opening up your fifth location, we have helped more than 15,000 entrepreneurs to take advantage of the services we provide.
Hustle Bus: Columbus to Black Tech Week
**[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)
Networking Night
Free monthly networking for Columbus business owners. Real conversations, real connections, no forced formats. Space is limited. RSVP now.
Most owners leave networking events with a stack of business cards and no plan. The best leads quietly slip through the cracks.
Networking Night is a monthly meetup for Columbus business owners who want to build real local relationships, not just trade contact info. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no awkward speed-networking.
**This month**
We are focused on referral relationships. Walk in with a clear idea of who refers people like you. Walk out having met a few owners whose work fits next to yours.
**What to expect**
Doors open at 6 PM. You get real conversation with other local owners, time to actually connect, and a short marketing lesson woven in. The room is reserved through 7:30 PM.
**Who this is for**
Any local business owner who wants to grow through relationships, not just paid ads. 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**
* Last Thursday of every month
* 6:00 to 7:30 PM
* COhatch Easton
* 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 owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing, including tracking the referral relationships built in rooms like this one. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com.
Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275)
Gold Star Business Networking
Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!





















