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Bailian Zhonghuan Shopping Mall
dear all, We will move to Bailian Zhongshan BEFORE jing’an opens. Welcome to join us
Please confirm with me first before you signed up
My WeChat is ellenliu12345
60rmb for 2 hours , 6 people share a court
小伙伴们, 所以我们在静安开放之前将会在百联中环打,欢迎加入我们
jingan badminton social event
Add wechat ellenliu12345 if you want to join the event! sign up in advance is necessary.Welcome join us
50rmb for 2 hours , prepare racket by yourself
Language exchange @Jing an
Hi there,
Welcome to join our group to practice the new language with new friends.
WeChat: ZoeMandarinClass
Shanghai 3 hour bike tour with coffee break
Embark on an enriching bike tour through the dynamic city of Shanghai, blending adventure, culture, and relaxation. This tour offers an immersive experience, showcasing the city's vibrant neighborhoods, historical sites, and hidden gems.
Tour Highlights:
Exclusive small tour group with up to 6 person
Historical Landmarks and Modern Marvels:
Begin in central Shanghai, cycling through a mix of colonial-era buildings and modern skyscrapers. Visit the Bund and admire the contrasting architectural styles.
Bustling Markets and Serene Parks:
Navigate lively markets and tranquil parks, experiencing both the city's vibrant street life and peaceful green spaces.
Cultural Insights and Local Flavors:
Explore the Former French Concession, with its tree-lined avenues and historic mansions. Learn about local customs and Shanghai’s art scene.
Charming Coffee Break:
Take a break at a quaint local café, savoring freshly brewed coffee and pastries. Enjoy a moment of relaxation and engage with fellow travelers.
Hidden Gems and Scenic Routes:
Discover lesser-known neighborhoods and scenic routes, including hidden temples and vibrant street art, revealing Shanghai’s authentic spirit.
Tour Details:
Price: 300RMB/Person
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Difficulty Level: Easy (suitable for everybody)
Inclusions: Professional guide, bike rental
Flexibility: You can either choose to end the tour at the bund or back to meeting point
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, water bottle, camera
Meeting Point: Central location in Shanghai (details provided upon booking)
Contact: You can add me on wechat 13052007784 or call me directly with the same number to book your tour.
Why Choose This Tour:
Ideal for travelers seeking a unique, active way to explore Shanghai, this tour balances sightseeing, cultural immersion, and relaxation. Suitable for solo travelers, couples, and groups, it promises unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation of Shanghai’s heritage and contemporary charm.
Experience the magic of Shanghai on this captivating bike tour with a coffee break, discovering the city one pedal at a time.
Chinese Corner in Jing an
Chinese Corner in Jing an(Line 7 Changping Lu station) Please free free to join us. All levels are welcome! Don’t worry about your Chinese level, we have mandarin teachers here to help you, any questions free to ask. More informations
Welcome to add WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass
Zoe Mandarin Class
This is a group for anyone interested in learning Chinese, including oral Chinese ,business Chinese ,HSK. And on every Friday night we do Chinese Corner,greetings,learning part, language exchange, free talk,games etc. Btw, coffee,drinks are on the side. all skill levels are Welcome!! It’s a great chance to make international friends ,and learn about other cultures . Looking forward to seeing you:-)
WeChat : ZoeMandarinClass
喜欢外语的朋友欢迎加入我们!既能练习第二语言,又能结交一些新朋友,感受不同国家的文化和习惯!欢迎大家!
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Entrepreneurs Meetup on Jan 10
## Details
👉 **To join:** Please add Karen on WeChat at **GD-Karen**
**THIS EVENT IS CONFIRMED. SEE YOU ON JANUARY 10!**
**Join Us for an Awesome Business Networking Event!**
***You can also scan the QR code above to join our WeChat Group.***
**🍻 Business & Beers – Chill, Chat, and Connect in Shanghai!**
Let’s meet for an easygoing afternoon of business and social networking over beers/soft drinks on a JANUARY 10. Whether you have a startup idea, want to meet like-minded people, or just enjoy a good conversation, this is the place to be. No idea is too big or too small — we just want your enthusiasm!
📍 **Location:** People’s Square
📅 **Date:** Saturday, January 10
🕑 **Time:** 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💰 **Fee:** 50 RMB per person (includes beer and soft drinks)
Bring your ideas, grab a drink, and let’s connect!
We have offline meetup on Jan 10. 周末社交/商务人脉拓展
请添加我的微信:**GD-Karen**
我将把您加入微信群. 所有最终安排及活动详情都会通过微信公布. 活动将以中英文进行,您也可借此机会练习商务英语。
诚邀您参加在人民广场举行的轻松交流活动。
您可以展示自己的产品或服务,拓展人脉关系,或者只是来放松一下。
参与费用为人民币50元,包含充足的啤酒与软饮,以及高质量的交流机会。
无需压力,无需正装。只需带上您的智慧、创意与积极的能量。
让我们共同 **建立联系、携手合作、创造价值**!
👉 参与方式:请添加Karen微信 **GD-Karen**
所有最终安排及活动详情均将在微信中发布。
Calling All 3D Printing Hobbyists
**Please add my WeChat** **GD-Karen. All final arrangements and event details are shared on WeChat. I will add you to a WeChat group. Remember to mention 3D Printing when you add me as I have a few WeChat groups.**
Hello everyone, my name is Karen.
I’ve launched a 3D-printing startup near People’s Square, and I’d like to connect with others who are interested in 3D printing—whether for technical discussions, resource sharing, or project collaboration.
From time to time, I may have larger projects where partnership could benefit everyone involved. If so, I’d be glad to share both the work and the revenue.
Hope to meet fellow enthusiasts soon.
🔧 3D Printing Meetup — Turn Your Ideas Into Real Products! 🌍
### **Please contact me using WhatsApp only**
***My WhatsApp is +86 13917794769***
Hi everyone! I’m Karen, and I run a small 3D printing studio right in the heart of People’s Square, Shanghai.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, designer, engineer, hobbyist, or someone with a cool idea you’ve always wanted to turn into reality — let’s connect!
I’m exploring **overseas collaboration opportunities**, especially with:
* 🌐 **Foreigners living in Shanghai**
* ✈️ **Foreigners abroad who want to test or produce small-batch items in China**
### **What we can discuss**
• Feasibility of 3D-printing **industrial components**, prototypes, or personal-use products
• Choosing suitable materials for strength, flexibility, or precision
• Small-batch production for startups
• How to **3D print in Shanghai and ship overseas**, or
• Have your printed items carried back home by community members traveling abroad
### **Why join?**
Shanghai is a global manufacturing hub — and 3D printing makes prototyping fast, flexible, and cost-effective. This meetup is a chance to share your ideas, ask questions, and see what's possible.
No prior experience required — just curiosity!
📍 **Location:** People’s Square, Shanghai
⏰ **Time:** Flexible
💬 **Join us and chat about bringing your product ideas to life!**
Saturday Business Networking
Please add my WeChat **GD-Karen. All final arrangements and event details are shared on WeChat. I will add you to a WeChat group. You can also scan the QR code above.**
This is both a social and business networking opportunity.
**Karen’s Saturday Social & Business Networking Meetup**
📍 **Location:** People’s Square, Shanghai
🗓️ **Time:** Saturday afternoon
💴 **Fee:** 50 RMB (includes unlimited beer & soft drinks)
What to Expect:
* Exchange ideas and pitch your projects or products
* Build both professional and social connections
* Grow your network in a relaxed, open setting
Come for the opportunity. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new connections that spark future possibilities.
👉 **To join:** Please add Karen on WeChat at **GD-Karen**
**All final arrangements and event details are shared on WeChat.**
Fintech & Startup Networking - After-Work Chill Out - Weekday Edition
Join us for a simple chat over some hot water for general Business networking - Fintech, Ecommerce, and Startup talk.
You NEED TO add my WeChat ID: cerentine, to confirm your event attendance. If you do not, your RSVP will NOT be accounted for as there is only limited space.
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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.*
Curating Confidence: Crafting Your Vision for the Year Ahead
Step into 2026 with intention, clarity, and a creative practice designed to help you see yourself more clearly. In this special Confidence Lab session, we’ll explore confidence as something you can curate - through the choices you make, the qualities you amplify, and the story you choose to step into.
We’ll start with a short guided reflection to surface the traits, habits, and energies you want to nurture in the coming year. Then, using collage materials selected specifically for this workshop, you’ll translate those insights into a visual composition that represents the version of yourself you’re ready to grow toward.
This isn’t about resolutions or perfection. It’s about crafting a grounded, imaginative vision of your next chapter - one that feels honest, energizing, and fully yours.
All materials are provided. Just bring yourself (and a friend) and a willingness to explore what confidence can look like for you in 2026.
**Featured Partner: Columbus Collage Collective**
The Columbus Collage Collective was started in August of 2023 by Emily Morgan (aka Lovely But Dead) and Douglas Cuckler (aka Wonder Doug) as a place for collage enthusiasts to gather and create art together. The collective has since become a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to hold free or low-cost collage events across central Ohio. The CCC welcomes all artists of all backgrounds and skill levels and encourages folks to take this time to step away from everyday existence and create art with people who share a love for this dynamic art form.
All materials—magazines, scissors, craft knives, glue, paper, cardboard, and more—are provided, so there's no need to bring anything at all (though you're welcome to bring a friend or a favorite tool if you'd like!). We also encourage folks to take home magazines and materials from our events to support continued creativity!
Find us on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/](https://www.instagram.com/columbuscollagecollective/)
Register or sign up for the newsletter at [https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/](https://www.columbuscollagecollective.com/)
**What is Confidence Lab?**
Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here.
Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work.
It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact.
***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*
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!
NFT AI ART Columbus
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.
Evolve Synergy: Westerville Chapter
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.
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Doing KPIs Right
**Doing KPIs Right: a KEY to Analytics (and AI!) Impact!**
On the one hand, KPIs are such a Business 101 concept that it may seem a little silly to dedicate an entire session to the topic. On the other hand, KPIs get handled so poorly so often that a case could be made that this meetup could just be one of the most impactful sessions of the entire year!
We’re starting off the year at a new location: [COhatch Upper Arlington](https://www.cohatch.com/locations/columbus/upper-arlington/) but with a familiar speaker, Tim Wilson! We’ll be back at Rev1 in February, when the speaker will presumably not be Tim.
Tim will make the case that effectively measuring performance of projects, campaigns, and initiatives (and even meetups!) should be a foundation for any data analytics program. Topics covered will include: the “two magic questions” of performance measurement, how to help business partners distinguish between outcomes and outputs, and effective tactics for collaboratively establishing KPI targets.
He will also stick his neck out by demonstrating some of these techniques in real-time by measuring whether his talk lives up to the promise of this description!
All CBUSDAW events are free thanks to our 2026 Sponsors: Clarivoy, Conductrics, What Box Consulting Group, and Piwik PRO.
Check out [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com) for more information.





























