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We are back to Monday's Volleyball Sessions from coming week ! Games start 8 pm at Girls Grammar School South Yarra (entrance from Gate D) Fee: $17 ($15 cash) *ALL LEVELS WELCOME* SEE You all There ! 🙂 #INternational #Volleyball #Club #Melbourne

Please reserve your spot at bit.ly/bnitickets - do not RSVP here on MeetUp. Please mention Jerry invited you. BNI Momentum are a motivated group of business owners and business professionals who meet weekly to refer business to each other. (ordinarily we meet in Brighton, Bayside Melbourne). And now more than ever you can't afford to be losing connections you would have normally made face to face. BNI has embraced online networking, so come and join us! BNI is business as usual, but currently we are meeting online, and already our meetings still have the same amazing buzz with loads of Referrals, business and 1:1 meetings go ahead every week. Please arrive online by 10.15am (but from 10am) so you have plenty of time network and before our meeting officially starts at 10.30am. You will be emailed the weekly online link from the BNI Momentum Visitor Host team. So look out for an email from bnimomentumvisitorhosts@gmail.com - or please email that address if you have not received something by the Monday night before your chosen event date. Come along and network with people who want to refer you business. Learn the system, get some business education, hear from our weekly speakers. If you want to grow your business through referrals in a system guaranteed to work, then come along and see why BNI is the World's most successful networking organisation.

**🎤 Elevate Your Communication & Leadership at Mighty Docklands Toastmasters!** Ready to level up your confidence, leadership skills, and public speaking prowess? Welcome to Mighty Docklands Toastmasters, where your journey to self-improvement begins! 🌟 What to Expect: * **Expert Toastmasters Guidance**: Our sessions follow the proven Toastmasters framework, ensuring you receive the best possible support and mentorship. * **Warm and Welcoming Atmosphere:** Immerse yourself in a friendly and vibrant environment, surrounded by like-minded individuals on their own journey of self-improvement. * **Diverse community:** Connect with 15-20 like-minded people at every meeting. Come and experience it for yourself! We welcome guests and newcomers alike, eager to meet anyone interested in advancing their public speaking and leadership abilities. 📅 **We meet every 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.** ***Please come by 6:15 pm, for a prompt 6:30 pm start. Visitors will not be allowed in after 6:30 pm due to access-controlled doors.*** ✉️ Please email **docklandstoastmasters@gmail.com** for more information. Attending any Toastmasters meeting as a guest is free, however membership to Toastmasters International is a paid activity, details of membership fee etc will be shared over email post attendance. 📍**Find us at the Community Hub:** The Community Hub at the Dock is the building **next** to the Library. There will be a signage at the access contolled front door. Head down towards the library and then head past the park on the left. Entrance is from the street side. [Front of building](https://imgur.com/a/ugh5ay3)

A mix of dance classes, connections & laughter! We love offering a diverse range of moves to keep things fresh and exciting, and it’s always amazing to see our dance community connecting on and off the dance floor. It’s all about coming together, learning, and having fun! Brighton Beach Bowls Club 2B South Rd Brighton 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Beginner & Intermediate levels $25 CASH or PAYID

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/1/2/8/600_455801256.jpeg **POINT COOK CUBAN SALSA & BACHATA** **DANCE CLASSES 2026** **🎉 - NOW OPEN -** **EVERY MONDAY** *(except on Public Holidays we are closed)* *\* No experience necessary* *\* No partner required* \* No dance experience necessary *\* Open to all adult ages* At: **POINT COOK COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE** 1-21 Cheetham Street Point Cook \* Same building as the Point Cook Library Building \* We are in Main Room 1 - opposite the Reception Desk as you walk in. **2026 MONDAY - POINT COOK** **CUBAN SALSA, BACHATA** **& RUEDA DE CASINO** **PROGRAM:** **6.30PM** **BACHATA** (Main class) \* Absolute Beginner to Improver level \* No dance experience or partner required \- All welcome **7.30PM - 8.45PM** **BEGINNER CUBAN SALSA** **\- INTRODUCTION TO SALSA BASICS** An extra 15 minutes have been added to assist new beginners with a slower, easy to follow breakdown of the main basics steps \- Beginners of all levels should attend this class This leads into the main **CUBAN SALSA BEGINNER** lesson. *\* Total Beginner Salsa class time: 1 hour & 30 minutes* **8.45PM - 9.45PM** **CUBAN SALSA & RUEDA INTERMEDIATE** (Main class) \* Beginners who are confident with their steps and turns can do this class. (Cuban Salsa/Rueda De Casino) **COST:** \* CASUAL/DROP-IN RATE: $20 for any 1 main class \* DO 2 CLASSES on the night: $30 \* DO ALL 3 CLASSES ON THE NIGHT - Only $35 **PAYMENT OPTIONS:** *\** **CASH** *is the preferred payment on the night and* *recommended for students to avoid paying the* *extra eftpos surcharge fees.* ***\* EFTPOS*** *facility with Mastercard or Visa credit card available* \- Please note: There is a 1\.9% surcharge when using Mastercard or Visa cards\. \* Please note: We do not accept American Express & Diner cards. **BOTTLED WATER & HAND TOWEL:** \* We recommend students bring a bottle of water and a hand towel as some nights are quite hot and some lessons can be abit of a workout! ((-: **CENTRE PROTOCOLS:** \* Masks are recommended \* If feeling unwell or have any flu like symptoms, please do not attend any classes \* If you are a close contact, as a precautionary measure, we ask you not to attend any classes until after 7 days of negative results \* We recommend sanitizing hands frequently **What To Wear:** \* Best shoes - low or flat shoes with smooth sole shoes, such as leather sole shoes. \* Avoid runners or sneakers as these are made to grip the floor and can impede your movement and turns. \* Clothing - comfortable, casual clothing is fine **MEDICAL:** Please consult your doctor before taking any classes if you have breathing problems, heart conditions, knee, back or shoulder injuries or are taking prescribed medication that may effect your health **PRIVATE LESSONS:** We offer private lessons on a one-to-one basis at our private studio setup in Werribee. Available for one to one or with your dance partner or for small private groups at a time that suits you. Large private groups or functions, we can come to you or your event. Private salsa lessons are a great way to fast track and accelerate your salsa dancing skills by focusing on your salsa dancing in more detail with individual attention.

Join us for weekly runs (Every Sunday) along the beautiful Docklands waterfront. Get fit, make friends, and have fun! Schedule as followed: 8:00 Meet at Boost Juice under Big Ferris Wheel 8:00-8:05 Warm Up Run towards Newquay 8:05-9:00 Run 9:00 - 9:10 Cool Down 9:10 Post Run Coffee & Breakfast at "Brotherhood Cafe" nearby Meeting Point: 440 Docklands Drive Meet in front of Boost Juice under the Big Ferris Wheel! Docklands, VIC 3008 Australia

Hi Radiant Ladies, Isn’t it lovely to enjoy lunch by the water at Southbank? Teatro is close to St Kilda Road and easy to find. See you! Lyn 💓💛

***Applications for Cycle 1 close March 1. Submissions received after this date will be matched into the next cycle.*** **Participation in this 4-session cycle is paid. Full details are outlined below.** \*\*\* **📍 A closed, science-informed 4-session cycle for people who are done starting over** This is *not* a drop-in social event. This is a structured, closed cycle designed to help a **small group of 5–6 people** form a ***real friendship group***, not just exchange numbers and hope it survives. Instead of leaving with a single contact and a vague promise to “catch up sometime,” you leave with **a group that already exists.** **This is not a dating event. Please do not join with romantic expectations.** The intention is to form ***stable friendship groups.*** The kind of group you can: • invite to your home without it feeling strange • organise a dinner, barbecue, beach day, or birthday with • stay in touch with naturally, because you already share history 🔗 If you’re tired of meeting interesting people only to start from zero again the next week, this cycle was designed to end that pattern. ——— 🎯 **What Happens in Sessions** This isn’t sitting in a circle answering prompts. Sessions combine: • structured conversations • interactive activities • moments for humour, depth, and perspective You won’t just talk about who you are. You’ll experience each other across different situations: • how people **think** • how they **joke** • how they **react** • how they **collaborate** • how they **disagree** Brief moments of interaction beyond your pod add rhythm and perspective, then the structure brings you back grounded and more connected to your own group. It’s a ***360° way of knowing people***, not a 15–30 minute snapshot. ——— 🧩 **Commitment & Structure** This is a **closed cohort.** Once the cycle begins, no new participants are added. Pods are intentionally small and carefully curated, which means ***spots are limited by design.*** Before the cycle begins, participants are curated into pods based on **communication style and interpersonal fit**, not shared hobbies or demographic categories. *Personality data is used for matching, not discussion.* What you experience is ***not having to translate yourself.*** Once you're placed into your pod, you meet with the same group across the entire cycle. No rotating. No mingling. No restarting conversations. Each session builds naturally on the last. The result isn’t more socialising. It’s ***shared history and stronger belonging.*** ——— 🧠 **Why This Format Works** ⏳ **Time Creates Friendship** Research by Jeffrey A. Hall suggests: • \~50 hours moves strangers beyond acquaintance • \~90 hours builds casual friendship • \~200 hours creates close friendship Most adult social formats never accumulate that time with the same people. The Core Group includes **6 total hours of interaction across four 90-minute sessions, meeting once per week.** But because those hours are ***focused, repeated, and intentionally structured*** with the same people, **they condense what often takes months of scattered interaction to build.** The Core Group gives you the spark so you can turn it into a strong, lasting fire beyond the pod. ——— 🔗 **The Bonding Sequence** As adults, the environments that naturally create friendship disappear. What replaces them are social events built around *novelty, speed, and rotation.* That breaks the bonding sequence. This protocol restores the **four mechanisms that reliably give you the spark to create adult friendship, in the correct order:** **Psychological safety** (Edmondson) Clear structure and predictable boundaries reduce evaluation and performance → people relax and participate naturally ⬇️ **Repeated exposure** (Zajonc’s Mere Exposure Effect) Seeing the same people over time builds trust without effort → recognition replaces awkwardness ⬇️ **Shared attention and behavioural synchrony** (Wiltermuth & Heath) Doing things together, not just talking, increases closeness → connection forms through experience ⬇️ **Group identity through contrast** (Tajfel & Turner) Stable pods with brief external interaction → belonging strengthens when “your people” become clear Most meetups unintentionally break this chain. ***This cycle preserves it.*** ——— ⚖️ **Why There’s No Facilitator** There’s no facilitator running the room. Not because there’s no structure, but because the structure is strong enough to hold the group. Without an authority figure, people relax. There’s no one to impress, no sense of being evaluated. Sessions follow a clear, pre-designed protocol delivered via a simple QR guide. It quietly guides timing and transitions, so the group never feels directionless. When hierarchy is removed and structure remains, people show up more naturally, as they do in **real life.** ——— 🔎 **How It Works** **Step 1 — RSVP** RSVP expresses interest only. **Step 2 — Profile Details** After RSVPing, you’ll receive a private message requesting your MBTI result and profile responses. **Step 3 — Pod Formation** Pods are curated based on interaction dynamics, including communication energy, engagement style, and personality patterns. To be included in Cycle 1 matching, both your RSVP and profile details must be submitted by **March 1.** **Step 4 — Confirmation & Payment** If a suitable pod match is available for you, you’ll receive payment details and next steps. Final pricing will fall within the range of **AUD $160–$190** for the full 4-session cycle. Participation is confirmed once payment is received. 📍 Location: A curated cafe in Melbourne Specific venue confirmed prior to cycle start. This ensures groups are well-matched and the experience stays intentional. ——— 📌 **Practical Notes** • One ticket covers the entire cycle • Pods are intentionally small and limited **Continuity is non-negotiable. Full attendance across all sessions is required to preserve the group’s cohesion and experience. Please join only if you can commit to the entire cycle.** To protect the experience, minor pod adjustments may be made after Session 1 if it improves overall group fit. Please don’t join if you’re looking for: • speed-friending • networking • one-off social events • therapy This is for people who are ***done starting over*** and willing to stay long enough for something real to form. If you’ve been to many meetups and still end up back at square one, that’s not because something is wrong with you. It’s because the design was never built for real friendship. ***This one is.*** ——— 📝 **Refund & Disclaimer** Because pods are carefully curated and intentionally small, tickets are non-refundable once the cycle begins. If you need to cancel before Session 1, you may request: • a full refund up to 72 hours before the first session • a one-time transfer to a future cycle, subject to availability If the transferred spot is not attended, the ticket is forfeited. While this protocol is grounded in well-established social science, friendship is not a formula. Human connection is complex, contextual, and personal. No structure can guarantee outcomes. What this cycle does is ***deliberately design the strongest possible conditions*** for real friendship to form, based on established research.

Enjoy cake and coffee or even a sango at Bloom, a brand new cafe in Ascot Vale.

Have you ever experienced a relationship that soured into bitter or unresolved conflict? Have you ever attempted to connect with someone and seen your efforts come to nothing? WHAT IF you could resolve any upset and restore harmony? WHAT IF you could build positive relationships that last? NOW YOU CAN! The secret to successful relationships depends upon knowing what underlies all human relations, and nothing teaches you that basic foundation better than the how to improve relationships with others course. Today talk will go for roughly one hour, including the answering of all your questions. You also have the option to do a free personality test which takes about 20 minutes to fill out and another 30 min to go over the results with you. This free meetup talk is open to all people of goodwill. If the time and date does not suit you then contact the Event Organizer via meetup and rearrange it.

## **KISMETRIX \| True Connection: Singles Dinner Night at The Bank Carnegie** [Ticked Event](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mar-6th-friday-singles-dinner-night-at-the-bank-carnegie-tickets-1982849354797?aff=oddtdtcreator) **Back by popular demand — our last Singles Dinner welcomed 70+ guests.** KISMETRIX \| True Connection returns to The Bank Carnegie for a relaxed\, seated dinner designed for real conversation\, genuine connection\, and great energy — without dating apps or speed dating pressure\. 📅 **Friday, 6 March 2026** 🕖 **7:00 PM – 10:00 PM** 📍 **The Bank Carnegie** 243 Koornang Rd, Carnegie VIC 3163 🎟 **Ticket options:** • Entry + **one drink included** • Optional **pre-order dinner at a special discounted price** *(recommended for a smoother evening)* ## 🍽 Optional Dinner Pre-Order Pre-order your meal during checkout to secure your choice and enjoy smoother service on the night. • **Porterhouse Steak (250g)** – $25 • **Chicken Parmigiana** – $20 • **Dahl Curry (V, GF/CO)** – $20 ⚠ Dinner add-on does not include event entry. A valid event ticket is required. Meals may also be ordered on the night (subject to availability). ### 💫 What This Night Is About If you’re tired of swiping and craving real, face-to-face connection, this night is for you. This is a warm, well-hosted dinner experience where singles meet naturally over food, drinks, and meaningful conversation — no awkward games, no forced interactions, just good flow and good vibes. ### 👥 Who’s Coming Emotionally aware, relationship-minded singles in the following age groups: * **25–35** * **30–48** * **40–58+** *(With a few years’ flexibility either side. Minimum age: 18)* Guests are seated within their age bracket, with gentle rotations throughout the evening to keep conversations fresh and the energy moving. ### 🎉 What to Expect ✅ One drink included on arrival ✅ Intimate, seated dinner format ✅ Thoughtful rotations to meet new people ✅ Ambient lighting, great music, relaxed atmosphere ✅ Come solo or with friends — many guests do ### 🎯 Why KISMETRIX Is Different KISMETRIX \| True Connection isn’t speed dating\. It’s a curated space for singles who: * Prefer **real-life connection** over apps * Value **good food, good conversation, and good energy** * Want an experience that feels human, relaxed, and genuine ### 📣 Limited Spots Available This is an intentionally curated dinner with limited seating. 🎟 **Book early to secure your place** — and lock in the **special pre-order meal pricing** if you’d like a seamless, stress-free evening. **🔗 Stay Connected with Kismetrix \| True Connection** Love this event? We run a variety of experiences to help people meet and connect in meaningful ways. 📧 **social@kismetrix.com.au** 🌐[ ](http://www.kismetrix.com.au "http://www.kismetrix.com.au")**[www.kismetrix.com.au](http://www.kismetrix.com.au "http://www.kismetrix.com.au")** 📱 Follow us on[ ](https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/ "https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/")**[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/ "https://www.instagram.com/kismetrix_/"), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559826808523 "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559826808523") & [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/kismetrix-singles-events-84848288353 "https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/kismetrix-singles-events-84848288353")** 📄 **Important Notice:** By registering for this event\, you confirm that you have read and agree to Kismetrix \| True Connection’s[ Terms & Conditions](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/terms-and-conditions-2/ "https://www.kismetrix.com.au/terms-and-conditions-2/"),[ Privacy Policy](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/privacy-policy/ "https://www.kismetrix.com.au/privacy-policy/"),[ Disclaimer](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/disclaimer/ "https://www.kismetrix.com.au/disclaimer/") and[ Code of Conduct](https://www.kismetrix.com.au/code-of-conduct/ "https://www.kismetrix.com.au/code-of-conduct/").Some events may be non-refundable as stated in their individual descriptions.🤝 Collaborations: **collabs@kismetrix.com.au**

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex? How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup? How do we avoid anxiety and depression? How do we have more self esteem? In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you quickly get over the past and heal your mind. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you’ll need to register at our website, **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=Columbus-in-person-chapter-meeting-Your-2026-Buy-Box-Successful-Rentals-101-14-3-3-2026)**.) Let’s be honest. In 2026, you can’t use 2023 strategies and “hope” a deal works out. Demand for rentals, wholesale deals, retail deals, and even loans has changed, and that means that the most active, experienced investors have changed the way they do deals (and maybe even the kinds of deals they’ll do). Here at COREE, our job is to shortcut your learning curve by introducing you to the people and concepts you need to take the shortest path from here to financial freedom, and we think you’ll agree that this meeting is a no-brainer, if you’re serious about making wealth-building deals this year. Here’s the detailed agenda: From 6:00–7:00 p.m., From 7:30–9:00 p.m., Agenda: 5:00–6:00 p.m. Complimentary Light Dinner & Networking 6:00–7:00 p.m\*\*. New Investor Meeting: Basics of Making Money in Rentals with Vena Jones-Cox\*\*. If you’re planning to buy rentals today, you have to know how to evaluate the REAL income and expenses before you make an offer. If you’re new, you’ll finally understand how rentals really produce profit. If you’ve been around a while, you’ll see how today’s numbers change the math. 7:00 –7:30 **Buy-Sell-Trade (Members Only)** Bring your deals, money, buyer lists, referrals, and requests. Fast-moving. Bring flyers or business cards. Guests get a quick orientation with Executive Director Vena Jones-Cox. 7:30–9:00 p.m. **Main Meeting: Your 2026 Buy Box: What Experienced Investors are Buying in 2026 (and what they won’t touch).** Our panel of active, experienced investors will lay out their 2026 buy boxes. Not hypotheticals. Not “in theory.” What they are actually buying—and what they won’t touch. They’ll share: * What property types investors are actively pursuing * What strategies they’ve stopped using * The exact numbers they require before they say yes * How insurance, taxes, and rates have tightened the buy box * What instantly disqualifies a deal in today’s market * How to define your own 2026 buy box based on capital and risk tolerance Members and non-members at any level of knowledge and experience are welcome—as long as you’re serious about real estate, value experience-based, no B.S. education, and want to give as much as you get. Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=Columbus-in-person-chapter-meeting-Your-2026-Buy-Box-Successful-Rentals-101-14-3-3-2026)** and register on our website!

Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships? Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that. As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact? Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization. We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM. 📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St Located in: The Shops at Worthington Ample parking is available. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️

Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships. At this seminar you will learn: How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships. How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship. How to choose the right people to work with. The three things that make or break any relationship. How to make a good relationship great. All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

**Google Analytics Alternatives** Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday. Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”. Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process. We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)