Business Networking and Professional Development WHAT WE'RE ABOUT: ‘Connecting to Greatness - In Business. In Life. I’m Kate Gaffin. I’m a lifelong entrepreneur and entrepreneurial energy is my absolute favorite kind. I created 'Connecting to Greatness' because I wanted to create a better, more rewarding and even fun networking experience.  And over the last couple of years, I've been invited to teach my style of Business Networking and 'Warm' Marketing to Diplomats at the British Consulate, Stu …

NYEBN is the most dynamic global business community for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups. We organize monthly events with our Meetup group. There you can find food, drinks and great people. NYEBN is also the home to NY Business Expo & Summit, a highly-anticipated annual B2B trade show and small business conference that brings you in front of your target customers, business peers, and investors.

Our PURPOSE is to support, promote and showcase our members' products and services and help them achieve their professional objectives. We are a community of women who want to provide unlimited opportunities to transact business with women. Many of us have invested our hearts and our personal savings into our business enterprises. As small business owners and principals, we face unique challenges and we have a lot riding on our decisions and leaderships. Now what? How can you increase your odds …

I am an Entrepreneur, Small Business Consultant, and Certified Life Coach. This group was started to help Gay Men and Women to create a Life they Love by discovering and following your Passion. This Coaching and Consulting group's purpose is to bring together like-minded people to encourage members to let their inner entrepreneurs OUT, and helping you achieve all that you want in your Career, Business, and Life. This Coaching and Consulting group exists to assist, encourage, and develop entrepre …

I have to be honest with you, I’m not the best networker. It requires an extraordinary amount of time and skill that I seem to never really have. I do, however, have a keen interest in a group where business owners can share their ideas, their triumphs, and failures if they like, so that others can learn and advise. Most networking groups have people state what they do, over and over each meeting. If I’ve met you once, chances are I have an idea what it is you do. What I really want to know is w …

This Business Networking Group is where business networking begins. Our focus is on our members efficiently utilizing & leveraging their ability to give out referrals to other business & networking professionals in order to gain new referrals by swapping business for business at our networking events.  We distinguish ourselves by the high end sophistication of our business networking events in NYC & the dedication of our members. Our business networking events are unique, social & varied.  They …

Congratulations! Yes, you did find a treasure! If you are reading this, we know one one thing for sure - we have something in common. Let's explore... Doesn't matter if you happen to be an entrepreneur, manager, recent graduate, attorney, physician, fashion rebel, CFA, CPA, MBA, yoga teacher, a monk or whatever as long as you have the fire in you to make a difference to the community around you. The power of this group will be behind you. Read further to find out... This group is designed to o …

Idea Pinata is an exciting collaboration of people coming together to generate ideas to help you get better and more meaningful work done. This group is ideal for freelancers, small business owners, inventors, innovators and people who want to change the world by growing ideas into socially responsible businesses that make the world a better place. Our very active “idea-ups” will use techniques championed by improvisation to facilitate an environment that is fun, supportive and productive. We wi …

This is a group were we discuss internet marketing techniques used to help small business owners attract customers online. Such topics include how to be seen as expert in your field locally using the internet. How to list your local business online at places like google places to new attract customers. How to build a blog to keep your customers informed. How to build a facebook fan page for your business. How to use article marketing to attract visitors to your website. How to use text based ma …

This Business Networking Group is where business networking begins. As host of the group I provide real referrals directly to our members. I regularly announce the referrals and spotlight the members and the closed business. This spotlight allows you as a member to walk into our next event with a warm introduction as members already have heard about you. Our focus is on our members efficiently utilizing & leveraging their ability to give out referrals to other business & networking professionals …

Welcome Savvy Women Relationships matter! This group is a networking, mastermind and "get together" space for savvy women investors, work from home, entrepreneurs and professionals looking to expand their connections.  Events are held with women who are looking to elevate their life by seeking change, womenpreneurs, mompreneurs and wifepreneurs including brunches, roundtables, conferences, seminars, workshops and fun outings to create bonding. The relationships made here cultivate collective ide …

This Business Networking Group is where business networking begins. As host of the group I provide real referrals directly to our members. I regularly announce the referrals and spotlight the members and the closed business. This spotlight allows you as a member to walk into our next event with a warm introduction as members already have heard about you. Our focus is on our members efficiently utilizing & leveraging their ability to give out referrals to other business & networking professionals …

This Business Networking Group is where business networking begins. Our focus is on our members efficiently utilizing & leveraging their ability to give out referrals to other business & networking professionals in order to gain new referrals by swapping business for business at our networking events. We distinguish ourselves by the high end sophistication of our business networking events in NYC & the dedication of our members. Our business networking events are unique, social & varied. They in …

I started this meet-up group to form a support group for owners of small businesses. I know from first hand experience how lonely and scary it can be to start your own business. Having to wear all the hats and feeling overwhelmed at times. I wanted this group to be a place where we can all come together to support each other, share our experiences, expertise, gifts and build deep lasting relationships. So, if you are a small business owner, or perhaps considering starting your own business, and …

The Entrepreneur and Small Business Mentorship Group is where success and accountability begin. Our focus is on our members efficiently utilizing & leveraging their ability to create a business model, set achievable goals, blow past roadblocks and support one another. This small group of no more than 14 members at each event and works with a serious and respected mentor to accomplish these things, as well as giving out referrals. We distinguish ourselves by the high-end coaching of our mentor, …

This group is dedicated to helping women start their own businesses. We serve as part mastermind, part mentorship, part idea generation, and most importantly business education. We educate women on business essentials, from business plans to strategic thinking, to execution and realization of your final goal. Of course we also provide networking and meaningful business referrals as our relationships with each other grow.

The Women’s Collaborative-NYC (TWC-NYC) is an active community of colleagues that supports professional and entrepreneurial women in achieving their ambitions through networking, collaborating, bartering, and mentoring. We offer monthly networking events and quarterly special events geared towards the advancement of women in business. Come to our events, knowing that those you meet will be open to genuine relationship building and value exchange. We aim to redefine networking and build sustainab …

Have you ever felt like there wasn’t enough time to even eat, let alone prepare a healthy meal or exercise? Are you afraid that taking time for yourself means sacrificing time with your family? Are you always putting out fires and tired of feeling like you have no energy? At the same time, you know this isn’t a path you’d like to continue on for long... This is a group for busy women who are professionals, mothers, or both, and would like to create a strong network and community to support them …

Join a group of women in business in Brooklyn for business networking, creating strategic alliances and partnerships, gathering resources to grow and increase your business, and empowering each other to be leaders in our communities. The group will meet bi-monthly in the evening, and each event will include time for networking, an educational component (presented by a member) and the sharing of referrals.

The NYC Small Business Book Club meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7pm at McNally Jackson Books located at 52 Prince Street (between Lafayette & Mulberry) in NYC. This is an opportunity for small business owners in NYC to gather and discuss the most important business books that are relevant to helping them grow their business. A few of the books we have discussed include Charles Duhigg’s, “The Power of Habit” and J. Keith Murnighan’s, “Do Nothing!”. There is no fee to attend the monthl …

This NYC Business Networking Group is focused on our members efficiently utilizing & leveraging their ability to give out referrals to other business & networking professionals in order to gain new referrals by swapping business for business at our networking events. We distinguish ourselves by the high end sophistication of our business networking events in NYC & the dedication of our members. Our business networking events are unique, social & varied. They include free products from our sponso …

Calling all NYC single ladies with an entrepreneurial spirit! NYC SLSB brings together passionate ladies who are on a mission to have it all: the biz, the man, and the life they love! Whether your business is well on its way, you've just started, or you are in the ideas stage we want you to join our kick ass group of women.  Let us support you because being single in the city that never sleeps as well as a fierce business lady can be tough! This meetup is built on SUPPORT, COMMUNITY, DETERMINAT …

Enjoy An Engaging, Energizing, VERY Productive Business Breakfast Networking Event Where Only One Person Per Profession is In Attendance. Hosted by Kate Gaffin, Founder of 4,000 Member Entrepreneurial Networking Group, 'Connecting to Greatness.'  Kate has been featured on Fox News and Has Taught Her Very Successful Networking Techniques to Diplomats at the British Consulate, Students at Top Universities and Scores of Business Professionals Around the Country. Please Join Our Primary, 3,800 Busi …

This group is looking for fun and active people, that are looking to gain media insights, learn how to grow a business and take it to higher levels. Help strengthening business relationships and improve your business presence online. If you love to network, socialize, explore and TRAVEL! Then you need to come to this group meeting! Make connections with others and learn how to grow & maintain in this changing environment!

This is a group seeking to bring together people who are already working on, or are interested in working on women's development, empowerment, education, healthcare and access to work or income in developing countries and underprivileged communities. We are hoping to facilitate useful networking, discussion, idea generation and development, and support for people working, or interested in working on these pressing international problems.

Enjoy An Engaging, Energizing, VERY Productive Business Breakfast Networking Event Where Only One Person Per Profession is In Attendance. Hosted by Kate Gaffin, Founder of 4,000 Member Entrepreneurial Networking Group, 'Connecting to Greatness.'  Kate has been featured on Fox News and Has Taught Her Very Successful Networking Techniques to Diplomats at the British Consulate, Students at Top Universities and Scores of Business Professionals Around the Country. Please Join Our Primary, 4,000 Busi …

We are a collective of women sole-proprietors who meet the first Monday of every month (for almost a year now!) to talk about our respective businesses, new ideas, programs and products and offer each other support and inspiration as well as the benefit of working through the challenges and triumphs of business with a group of like-minded ladies. We're pretty much a pitch-free zone. So we ask that you don't come with the express purpose of signing us to your business. However, referrals and coll …

Are you a home-based female business owner who sometimes feel isolated running your business from home? Do you wish you had a network of other female business owners to run your ideas by, share and give resources with? Do you enjoy taking time out from your day to grab a fabulous lunch? Then this group is for you. We will get together to have a fabulous lunch at least once per month. Where we will discuss challenges and share ideas, resources and solutions and empower each other to build the bu …