Executive Networking

Please join us every week for power networking! Our Chapter Passed $1,666,736 USD in the past 12 months! BNI members, on average, increase their business 20% the first year. Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. Come for our meeting -- stay for the referrals!!! We have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one person per professional specialty is allowed in each chapter. Visit a meeting to find out more and lock out your competition! Register Here: https://bninovanorth.com/va-nova-north-bni-mclean-business-connection--n136/en-US/visitorregistration?chapterId=16988

Come learn how money really works. We’ll cover how to grow it, protect it, get out of debt, and use smart retirement and infinite banking strategies to build long-term security.

Become a more confident public speaker and leader with Lewis Smith Toastmasters! We're a supportive, friendly club that meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church in Silver Spring (directly behind the Aspen Hill Giant Food store). Guests are always welcome! Adults interested in honing their public speaking, communication, and leadership skills are invited to attend our meetings to see how the Toastmasters program can benefit them. We look forward to meeting you! Visit https://lewissmith.toastmastersclubs.org for more information.

Ready to speak with confidence and lead with impact? Join **Silver Spring Toastmasters at White Oak Library**—where voices grow stronger, leaders are made, and personal growth takes center stage! Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned professional, you’ll find a welcoming community that celebrates progress and purpose. **Visit our next meeting and start your transformation today!**

**REGISTER AT THE LUMA EVENT PAGE!!! https://luma.com/msj956oc** Join us for an evening of data science side projects and networking! Come hear lightning talks about what people are building, meet other people working on cool stuff, and hang out. ​ Whether you're deep into a side project, just getting started on one, or curious about what other people are working on, this is a good place to be. Side projects are how a lot of us learn new tools, explore ideas, and connect with people—and they're a lot more fun when you have other people to talk to about them. **Schedule (this might change!!!)** * ​6:00 - 6:30PM: Mingling & food & drinks * ​6:30 - 7:15PM: Lightning talks * ​7:15 - 8:00PM: Networking & social hour Speakers! * **Travis Hoppe** (speaking in personal capacity): "Girls, Interrupted" — using face detection and embedding models to analyze screen time across 175 movies * **Elliott Miller**: "Binding at the Speed of AI: LoRA Training Meets Autonomous Agents" * **William Zhu**: [MoltComics](https://moltcomics.com) — Comics for the Agent Internet * **Mystery speaker** (speaking in personal capacity): Congressional side projects you can do.

Join a diverse, inclusive group for a supportive, encouraging meeting to develop your speaking and leadership skills based on your personal goals. We meet on the 2nd floor of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services (BCC) Building (on the corner of Old Georgetown Rd. and Edgemoor Ln.). It is the building with flags out front and across from the bus bay for the Bethesda metro station (Red line).

⭐️Ready to expand your professional network in a meaningful way? ⭐️Join us for a networking mixer designed to help you make real connections, not just small talk. Lets meet at Punch Bowl Social an amazing venue "eatertainment" combining a scratch-kitchen restaurant, craft cocktail bar, and social gaming hub in a large, retro-designed space. It features activities like bowling, karaoke, ping-pong, and arcade games. It is designed as a lively hangout spot for groups, offering comfort food with a modern twist. 📍Address: Punch Bowl Social 4238 Wilson Blvd Ste 1180, Arlington, VA 22203 🚆Ballston Metro is a 5 min walk and you can park in the Ballston Public Parking Garage Rate: Up to 3 hours - $1 and 3-4 hours - $3 🏷At this event, you’ll receive a name tag where you’ll write: Your Name Your Industry / Profession 👀This makes it easy to spot people in your field (or ones you want to connect with) Whether you're looking for new opportunities, Hiring, Building a business, exploring a career change, or just expanding your circle, this event is designed to help spark relevant conversations 🎯 Who Should Attend: Professionals across all industries - Entrepreneurs - Job seeker - Hiring manager - Career switcher - Students & recent grad See you there!

Hi there! 😊 We share our events across many platforms! This is a **Speed Dating event** ❤️ **😊 ❤️ Find your new girlfriend / boyfriend! ❤️😊** 🎫 **GET YOUR TICKET HERE:** 🎫 **www.datemap.net/dc1 ← Age group: 20s & 30s** **www.datemap.net/dc2 ← Age group: 30s & 40s** 🧑‍🤝‍👩We promote this event on many platforms — expect **40+ people**. 😊 😇 Didn’t meet a match? Enjoy **50% OFF** your next event! ❤️ 🕊️ **REFUND POLICY:** Just DM us 24h before the event for a full refund! 😊 ❗Seats extremely limited! ❤️ **Why People Love Our Events:** ⚖️ **50/50 gender ratio guaranteed** — carefully organized so numbers stay equal 😌 **Professional host included** — the event is smoothly guided for you ☺️ **Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere** — comfortable, easygoing, and natural 🎉 **Friendly people** — you’ll be pleasantly surprised how kind everyone is! 🧭 **HOW IT WORKS:** 🧭 You enjoy a **6 min conversation** with every participant ⏱️ Conversation cards are available on each table! Men rotate every 6 minutes, women stay seated. At the end you receive your matches. ❤️ 📍**LOCATION:** The venue address is shared with **ticket holders** after purchase. It’s always a cozy cafe lounge in a central area. 💌 **QUESTIONS?** Send us a message anytime! We respond to everyone! 🎫 **GET YOUR TICKET HERE:** 🎫 **www.datemap.net/dc1 ← Age group: 20s & 30s** **www.datemap.net/dc2 ← Age group: 30s & 40s** 🧑‍🤝‍👩We promote this event on many platforms — expect **40+ people**. 😊 😇 Didn’t meet a match? Enjoy **50% OFF** your next event! 🕊️ **REFUND POLICY:** Just DM us 24h before the event for a full refund! ❗Seats extremely limited! **😊 ❤️ Find your new girlfriend / boyfriend! ❤️😊**

To secure your spot, purchase your ticket from the Eventbrite link ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-bar-crawl-tickets-1296411324169](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-bar-crawl-tickets-1296411324169)). RSVPing only on the Meetup page, doesn't allow you to attend the Event. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED. ABOUT THE EVENT For the luck of the Irish, put on some green and join us for the St. Patrick's Bar Crawl, with lots o'Shenanigans near and dear to you. The infamous Leprechaun Lap is back with cover-free access to Dupont’s best bars, clubs and rooftops, featuring drinks specials, DJs, signature party favors, and free giveaways. After all, when friends keep moving, the party keeps going. Eat, Drink, Be Irish and a whole lot of malarkey. Warning we may be prone to Shenanigans and Malarkey:) It is time to party like Irish, until all the beer is gone. Cold Green Beer and Loads o'Good Cheers! All you need is your Irish Stroll wristband and you’ll be set to sip on exclusive drink specials all over Dupont Circle! Time: 2pm-10pm (ticket pick up is from 2-5pm)\* \*\*\*\*\*Registration is from 2PM-5PM. You'll receive your wristband and Swags. If you can't make it by 5pm TEXT/EMAIL YOUR QR CODE to a friend, so that they can pick everything up for you. But the party and specials continue till 10PM! **There will be a lot of people. Use the comment box of the Meetup to coordinate amongst the group.** **This is also a wicked 'MeRtUp' with a saving! What is MERTUP?:) Mer + Meetup = Mertup.** **Mer is known as the Meetup guy. He likes to connect people and his fans coined that name for him. So, at his events, everyone will become a Wing Person to everyone:) When you get get there, we will introduce you to someone and you will be responsible to introduce that person to another person. That is MERTUP!** **Enter the Promo Code 'MERTUP' to redeem your 20% discount!** **(**[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-bar-crawl-tickets-1296411324169](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-bar-crawl-tickets-1296411324169)**)** FAQs : REGISTRATION Registration is from 2PM-5PM. You'll receive your wristband and swags. If you can't make it by 5pm text/email your QR Code to a friend, so that they can pick everything up for you. DRESS CODE : We recommend wearing green or you may get pinched by a leprechaun! Costume prizes for the most festively dressed participant. ID Government issued ID is required! It will be checked at every participating bar that you choose to go to. All participants must be 21 years old or older. STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Reach out to info@merevents.com Payment Instructions : 1\. Login to see the 'Get Tickets' button\, after RSVPing\. Then hit the button\. 2\. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for\. ***3\. If you don't have a Paypal account\, proceed to the next page and scroll down to see "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card"\. Then turn off the button 'Save The Info and Create Your Paypal Account'\.*** 4\. If you have a Paypal account\, simply log in\, and pay as you normally would via Paypal\. **How to Unblock the Pop-up Blocker on Your Phone** Many of our patrons advised us that they have a Pop-up Blocker on their iPhones and it hinders them from buying tickets. To unblock, please follow the following steps : For Safari Users : 1. Go to Settings. 2. Scroll down to Safari and click on it. 3. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off. For Google Chrome Users : 1. Open Google Chrome. 2. Click on the three dots and you will see many options. 3. Click on Settings. 4. Scroll down to content settings. 5. Select Block Pop-ups and turn it off. Refund and Ticket Resell Policy All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to ticket holders advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time. However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizers a message letting us know the full name of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event. **FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITE LINK AND PURCHASE TICKET. IT RULES.**

All professionals in the DMV and MidAtlantic area are invited! This event is to every and each professional in different industry, sector and specialization to grow, interact, and learn from each other. It is designed to provide a professional environment, to meet other professionals, to broaden one's career. It is also for those interested in careers and are studying or intend to enter the dynamic world of global professionalism. ***GRAB A BOOZE OR A BITE AND YOU WILL BE SET TO ENJOY THE EVENT. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD:) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.*** We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested. We have the discretion to decide entry. HOW IT WORKS : We will give out name tags and you write your name and your industry/sector/specialization. However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that area. DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARD. Rules to abide : 1. Event is free and 21+ (bring ID). 2. Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to connect with others as well. 3. We all are professionals in one or two fields and be willing to share your knowledge and experience to others and try to accommodate as much as possible. 4. If you don't belong the other person's required specialization, LEAVE THEM ALONE. 5. Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion. 6. This is a face-to-face networking event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message. 7. Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box. 8. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](mailto:info@merevents.com)). 9. When you get there, we will greet you and take you to your respective group. 10. ***Please be patient for the first 30 minutes, up until we form a group with your respective industry/sector.*** ***AFTER THE SOCIAL, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!*** \- Come one\, come all; this is the most friendliest event you have ever attended\! \- Feel free to invite your friends\. They don't necessarily have to be a member\. \- Celebrate your birthdays or your moments in life with us\. ***N.B. : We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](http://info@merevents.com/)).*** **FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITELINK. IT RULES.** [) [) [) [) [) [) [)

Grow your professional network across industries, swap ideas, and unwind in a friendly, collaborative vibe, ideal for career-minded pros seeking connections. All professionals in the DMV and MidAtlantic area are invited! This event is to every and each professional in different industry, sector and specialization to grow, interact, and learn from each other. It is designed to provide a professional environment, to meet other professionals, to broaden one's career. It is also for those interested in careers and are studying or intend to enter the dynamic world of global professionalism. ***GRAB A BOOZE OR A BITE AND YOU WILL BE SET TO ENJOY THE EVENT. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD:) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.*** We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested. We have the discretion to decide entry. HOW IT WORKS : We will give out name tags and you write your name and your industry/sector/specialization. However we don't guarantee the availability of a partner in that area. DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARD. Rules to abide : 1. Event is free and 21+ (bring ID). 2. Be respectful to your counterparts and give them a chance to connect with others as well. 3. We all are professionals in one or two fields and be willing to share your knowledge and experience to others and try to accommodate as much as possible. 4. If you don't belong the other person's required specialization, LEAVE THEM ALONE. 5. Rude or aggressive members are removed from the group at an organizers discretion. 6. This is a face-to-face networking event. DO NOT try to arrange an online meeting, by using the comment box or direct message. 7. Most of our members complained about people writing in the comment box. Since it sends notification to all attendees. If you have any questions, send a message to the organizers. Don't write in the comment box. 8. We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](mailto:info@merevents.com)). 9. When you get there, we will greet you and take you to your respective group. 10. ***Please be patient for the first 30 minutes, up until we form a group with your respective industry/sector.*** ***AFTER THE SOCIAL, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!*** \- Come one\, come all; this is the most friendliest event you have ever attended\! \- Feel free to invite your friends\. They don't necessarily have to be a member\. \- Celebrate your birthdays or your moments in life with us\. ***N.B. : We have ZERO TOLERANCE for solicitation. We don't allow anyone to run their own agenda at the Event. If you are interested to promote/sponsor/collaborate; contact us via ([info@merevents.com](http://info@merevents.com/)).*** **FOR FURTHER INFO, REFER THE EVENTBRITELINK. IT RULES.** [) [) [) [) [) [) [)

Welcome to Casual Dining Out, the event series where we explore counterserve establishments, food halls, and other venues for quick bites of Asian, "fusion", and other fare! As in the past, the field for these events will typically be limited, so please RSVP quickly if you know you're coming (or drop out quickly if you can't make it to give others a chance). RSVPs will close at 4 PM the day of the event and anyone who drops afterwards may be subject to the dreaded "no show" designation. This edition: Thai delights! [https://www.soulthaikitchenandbar.com/](https://www.soulthaikitchenandbar.com/) As always, a bonus activity could follow if the mood is right. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- If you have Instagram, you can check out our account at asiandiningandadventuregroup for photos and announcements of group outings!

**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.*

We're bringing the community together for a casual happy hour with ServiceNow-themed trivia, food and drinks, and great conversation. Details coming soon - for now, save the date and plan to join us for connection and fun.

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!

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!

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!

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!

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"