Events tagged "Networking"

Bright Minds Collective is an hour-long in-person meetup hosted by BrightWorks Coworking for creative thinkers and innovators. Attendees swap ideas, meet new people and network in a relaxed setting at the 777 Building in Ann Arbor. The session is free and listed on the Ann Arbor SPARK events calendar.

WXWForum26 is the Women's Exchange of Washtenaw's annual full-day forum for professional women across Washtenaw County. The program includes interactive workshops, speakers, a panel discussion, networking, lunch and creative activities, and closes with a happy hour. Registration is handled by the Women's Exchange of Washtenaw.

The final OutPro Forum of the year explores authentic leadership in today's workplace, led by Alex Clayson, Enterprise Director of Facilities Maintenance at LMCU, followed by a panel of LGBTQ+ executives discussing real workplace challenges and solutions. The forum also includes networking for professionals committed to building more inclusive workplaces.

A casual after-work networking happy hour hosted by the Grand Rapids Chamber in its Work Cafe for current and prospective members. Walk-in registration is complimentary.

A weekly lunchtime peer group at Bamboo Royal Oak for solopreneurs who like working on their own but miss having a team. Members share what they are working on and give and receive support from others building their own businesses.

Hello Detroit Connect hosts a monthly morning "mini-mind" at Commune Detroit for entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives and professionals. Attendees introduce their businesses, share an offer or challenge, and give and receive referrals, resources and feedback in a mastermind-style format over coffee and food.

A referral-focused breakfast meeting of the Local Business Network's Tri-Community Business Alliance chapter for professionals in Belleville, Van Buren Township, Sumpter Township and nearby areas. Members share business updates, build relationships and practice giving and receiving referrals, with short educational segments. Visitors can attend their first two meetings at no cost.

Fish Tank is Oakland Thrive's morning meetup for entrepreneurs who want honest conversation, fresh ideas and a low-pressure place to share what they are working on and exchange resources. Each session includes time with Oakland Thrive B2B consultants, updates from community partners and a book swap. The series moves to a new Oakland County venue each season.

A2 BioSocial's November networking evening at Atomic Object is for people working in digital health, medtech, health tech, medical devices and life sciences software. Founders, funders and ecosystem supporters meet in a relaxed setting, with food and drinks provided. Supporters include Ann Arbor SPARK, MichBio, MI-HQ, Henry Ford Health Innovations, Michigan Rise and TechTown.

IT in the D hosts informal after-work networking for IT professionals, with no agenda, no speakers and no cover charge. Attendees range from developers, network admins and web designers to tech recruiters, salespeople and senior managers across Metro Detroit. This session marks the return of the group's Ann Arbor chapter.

A weekly lunchtime peer group at Bamboo Royal Oak for solopreneurs who like working on their own but miss having a team. Members share what they are working on and give and receive support from others building their own businesses.

TechTown's monthly networking night, now paired with the Coworking Concert Series, brings Detroit tech founders, small business owners and creatives together in one room. Two hours of networking with light bites are followed by an intimate live music set. Free to attend; tips for the band are encouraged.

Founders First Fridays is a casual monthly morning meetup run by the Michigan Founders Fund where startup founders connect, share challenges and act as resources for one another. It is aimed at active high-growth startup founders, founders considering scaling, and experienced founders who have raised venture capital. There is no set agenda, and the space is reserved for founders and kept sales-free.

Founders First Fridays is a casual monthly morning meetup run by the Michigan Founders Fund where startup founders connect, share challenges and act as resources for one another. It is aimed at active high-growth startup founders, founders considering scaling, and experienced founders who have raised venture capital. There is no set agenda, and the space is reserved for founders and kept sales-free.

A casual monthly networking morning at Velocity in Sterling Heights where founders and entrepreneurs connect, share challenges and serve as resources for one another. The Michigan Founders Fund gathering is hosted by Velocity's Rick Venet and has no set agenda. Registration on Eventbrite is free.

An agenda-free morning meetup in the Start Garden Vault for active entrepreneurs to connect over coffee and pastries. Held monthly on the first Friday, it is a chance for founders to build relationships and have real conversations with no set program.

Hustle Society Detroit is a monthly gathering for founders, creatives, and operators building real businesses. It is built around honest conversation, idea sharing, and mutual support rather than formal programming. Held on the first Friday of the month at Bamboo Royal Oak.

Start Garden's monthly first-Friday evening gathering in The Vault for entrepreneurs, alumni, investors and partners. Expect music, light bites and conversation with people building new ventures in Grand Rapids. Open to anyone in the entrepreneurial community.

The A2 Women in HealthTech community holds a relaxed happy hour for women and non-binary professionals interested in health tech, from experienced experts to newcomers. Attendees connect over drinks and bites in a supportive setting. The free event is hosted by Shine & Rise and sponsored by Atomic Object.

Bookmark hosts a monthly Show & Tell at Bamboo Grand Rapids where people share experiments they have tried and what they learned. Community members post and vote on experiments at showandtellgr.com, and the top two plus one staff pick each get five minutes to present and five minutes of Q&A. Founders, operators, creators and curious attendees are welcome, and submissions for this session close at 6 PM on November 5.

Gather for Good is a Nonprofit November community lunch at Bamboo Detroit honoring local nonprofits and community leaders. Nonprofits, Bamboo members and community partners share lunch, learn about each other's work and build connections for future collaboration.

A weekly lunchtime peer group at Bamboo Royal Oak for solopreneurs who like working on their own but miss having a team. Members share what they are working on and give and receive support from others building their own businesses.

The fifth annual holiday edition of Ypsi 9th Hour is an evening networking mixer for entrepreneurs, business professionals and community leaders, hosted this time by the Small Business Development Center team at Washtenaw Community College. It includes a dinner buffet, free professional headshots, attendee gifts and a giveaway drawing from Ypsilanti vendors. The series is co-created by SPARK East Innovation Center and The Back Office Studio; it is free but registration is required.

Foundersgiving is a potluck gathering for founders building tech or tech-enabled companies in Detroit, now in its third year. Hosted by PoGo founder Arabia Simeon and Black Tech Saturdays with support from the Gilbert Family Foundation, it offers home-cooked food, music and a relaxed, pitch-free evening with fellow founders. Attendees RSVP (approval required) and sign up to bring a dish.

A free Monday-morning kickoff at BrightWorks Coworking where attendees fill out an accountability card, set intentions for the week, network briefly and then head off to work. Open to anyone looking to start the week with a plan.

Fish Tank is Oakland Thrive's morning meetup for entrepreneurs who want honest conversation, fresh ideas and a low-pressure place to share what they are working on and exchange resources. Each session includes time with Oakland Thrive B2B consultants, updates from community partners and a book swap. The series moves to a new Oakland County venue each season.

The Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce hosts its November business and networking luncheon. Lindsay Dennis, Marketing and Community Outreach Coordinator at Advantage One Credit Union with 10 years at the organization, will speak about building relationships and community connections, followed by Q&A and networking with local business professionals.

The last ATHENA Leadership Forum of the year, titled Leading Through the Lessons, is a candid conversation about how leaders acknowledge setbacks, recover, and use failure to move forward. Framed around the ATHENA principles of courageous acts, learning, and relationships, it offers practical recovery strategies and peer connection.

The A2Y Chamber's monthly Early Edition breakfast features Zoe Clark, Associate General Manager and Political Director at Michigan Public and co-host of It's Just Politics. Two weeks after Election Day, she will break down the results and what a new governor and new legislative term mean for Lansing and the local community. The morning includes breakfast, networking, the program and audience Q&A.

The Chamber's flagship networking series connecting West Michigan professionals to generate business leads. Expo tables, open networking, and a buffet lunch are followed by three rounds of 20-minute facilitated networking. Open to members and prospective members.

A weekly lunchtime peer group at Bamboo Royal Oak for solopreneurs who like working on their own but miss having a team. Members share what they are working on and give and receive support from others building their own businesses.

IT in the D hosts informal after-work networking for IT professionals, with no agenda, no speakers and no cover charge. Attendees range from developers, network admins and web designers to tech recruiters, salespeople and senior managers across Metro Detroit. Note the venue change to Fifth Avenue in Royal Oak for this date.

A referral-focused breakfast meeting of the Local Business Network's Tri-Community Business Alliance chapter for professionals in Belleville, Van Buren Township, Sumpter Township and nearby areas. Members share business updates, build relationships and practice giving and receiving referrals, with short educational segments. Visitors can attend their first two meetings at no cost.

A weekly lunchtime peer group at Bamboo Royal Oak for solopreneurs who like working on their own but miss having a team. Members share what they are working on and give and receive support from others building their own businesses.

The Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber's Year Ender, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, billed as the chamber's largest networking event of the year. Hundreds of business leaders from Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti gather for an evening of networking and celebration. Attendees are asked for a voluntary $10 contribution and to bring non-perishable food for Food Gatherers.

A monthly networking evening at TechTown that brings together entrepreneurs, startups and ecosystem partners to share ideas and build relationships. Each month spotlights up-and-coming local business owners. Open to seasoned business owners and those just starting out; supported by CIBC.

A monthly gathering in Royal Oak for founders, creatives and operators building real businesses, held right after Founders First Fridays. It centers on honest conversation, idea sharing and mutual support.

A morning breakfast where Chamber members and guests meet state legislators, network, and take part in a facilitated Q&A on upcoming legislation and House and Senate committee activity in Lansing. Attendees can submit questions for the legislative panel when registering.

Fish Tank is Oakland Thrive's morning meetup for entrepreneurs who want honest conversation, fresh ideas and a low-pressure place to share what they are working on and exchange resources. Each session includes time with Oakland Thrive B2B consultants, updates from community partners and a book swap. The series moves to a new Oakland County venue each season.

A weekly lunchtime peer group at Bamboo Royal Oak for solopreneurs who like working on their own but miss having a team. Members share what they are working on and give and receive support from others building their own businesses.

The Chamber's flagship networking series connecting West Michigan professionals to generate business leads. Expo tables, open networking, and a buffet lunch are followed by three rounds of 20-minute facilitated networking. Open to members and prospective members.

IT in the D hosts informal after-work networking for IT professionals, with no agenda, no speakers and no cover charge. Attendees range from developers, network admins and web designers to tech recruiters, salespeople and senior managers across Metro Detroit. This gathering takes place on the second floor of Detroit Shipping Company.

The Women Who Scale Brunch, themed "She Means Business," is an afternoon event for women entrepreneurs, business owners and aspiring founders who want to grow and scale. Attendees will hear strategies for funding and growing a business, increasing brand visibility and building collaborations, with networking throughout.

The Grand Rapids Chamber's 139th Annual Meeting gathers more than 1,500 West Michigan business leaders for an economic outlook and a conversation on free enterprise. GVSU economist Dr. Paul Isely and Huntington Bank Chief Investment Officer Marc Dizard present regional and national forecasts, followed by a fireside chat with Joe Lonsdale and Doug DeVos moderated by incoming Chamber Board Chair Bob Hughes. A networking reception follows at the Chamber offices.