NYC's Top Networking, Professional Development, & Career Events this Week (11.28.23)
United Justice Coalition Summit 2023, Black Men’s Brunch, The Root 100 at Apollo Theater, Blacklist Winter Gala, + more great networking events in NYC this week!
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The LEVELUP in NYC Newsletter
Hello LEVELUP in NYC Fam,
We hope you are having a great start to the week! Our goal is to help you increase your net worth by strategically building your networks. Speaking of helping you build your networks, we’ll be rolling out an exciting Membership Plan soon! In addition to the Free Top 3 Event List, Paid Members will have access to our Extended Event List with over 30+ more Upcoming events in each newsletter + 12 other exciting Premium Members Benefits! More details to come! Stay tuned!
Holiday Season Networking Tip 🔑 :
The holiday season is one of the best times of the year to build your network. There’s an abundance of Friendsgiving events, holiday galas, end of year celebrations, awards ceremonies, and other festive networking events this time of year.
You’ll be meeting a lot of people and running out of physical business cards very quickly. I highly recommend you find a digital business card option that works for you (I recommend these— the Linq Card and the Popl card or the Hi Hello App). Another option is to have people scan your Linkedin profile’s QR Code. A huge part of networking is following up with your connections so make sure you have a system in place that works for you to help you follow up!
Share our page with your friends and colleagues. Let’s LEVELUP in NYC TOGETHER! (big emphasis on the TOGETHER part 🫱🏾🫲🏽🚀)
-Ryan
Top 3 Event Recommendations this Week
Below are my top 3 event recommendations for this week. Very soon, we’ll be rolling out our LEVELUP in NYC Membership where you’ll need to be a paid member to access our Extended Event List with over 30+ more UPCOMING events + 12 other premium benefits! (Members List access is still FREE for a limited time as we prepare to roll out our membership program. Stay tuned for more info soon on how to become a Member!)
United Justice Coalition Summit 2023: Social Justice Convention - 12/1
Description: Join Fat Joe, Gayle King, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Soledad O’Brien & more for a full day of inspiring conversations, innovative ideas, and powerful tools for action. The Summit creates a community of those who are publicly taking action on the world's most pressing challenges by activating resources across the nation.
Black Men’s Brunch - The Holiday Tech, AI, and Business Expo - 12/2
Description: The NYREM 2.0 Business Expo/Black Men's Brunch is a must-attend gathering for entrepreneurs, professionals, and individuals interested in networking, learning, & celebrating excellence. The Black Men's Brunch is a celebration of the achievements & contributions of black men in business and will feature Malik Yoba, former NBA Star Baron Davis and others.
The Root 100: 2023’s Biggest Celebration of Black Excellence - 12/5
Description: For one legendary night, the Root 100 takes over the mainstage of the Apollo Theater for a star-studded evening of comedy, music, and inspiring speeches celebrating the brilliance and beauty of Blackness, hosted by Roy Wood, Jr. An annual newsroom ranking of the most influential Black Americans across entertainment, sports, politics, and science.
(We’re rolling out a membership plan soon. As a LEVELUP in NYC Member you’ll be able to see these additional 20 - 30+ upcoming events below so you can plan a whole month out or more! Paid members will also get access to 12 premium benefits— including discount promo codes, access to our Private online community, discounts to LEVELUP in NYC events + Much More. More info will be shared soon on how to become a Member!)
The LEVELUP in NYC Extended LIST: Upcoming Events
Here you will find over 20-30+ UPCOMING events along with promo codes to help you plan ahead, save money, and secure your spot early! The first section is our list of Highly Recommended Events for Members and the second section features additional events of interest.
Highly Recommended Events for LEVELUP in NYC Members
We encourage all of our LEVELUP in NYC Members to attend these highly recommended events! Please note that we are not running these events so if you have questions, you’d need to reach out directly to the event organizers. We are simply recommending that our Members consider attending these events together 🫱🏾🫲🏽🫱🏾🫲🏽🚀🚀.
United Justice Coalition Summit 2023: Social Justice Convention - 12/1
Black Men’s Brunch - The Holiday Tech, AI, and Business Expo - 12/2
Blacklist Winter Gala - 12/2
The Root 100: 2023’s Biggest Celebration of Black Excellence - 12/5
Black ERG Collective (BERG) 5th Annual Holiday Mixer & Toy Drive - 12/7
The Urban Professional Mixer Holiday Soiree (The Upmixer) - 12/9
Transform the Hustle Presents: BLCK Office Holiday Panel & Happy Hour - 12/14
The Black Ivy Holiday Party - 12/16
Additional Upcoming Networking Events to Consider
Here are some additional upcoming events that may be of interest.
NBC's “FOUND” Screening and Q&A feat. Actors Shanola Hampton & Mark-Paul Gosselaar - 11/28
Said Institute Presents: The 11th Annual African Diaspora Awards - 12/2
Blacklist Winter Gala - 12/2
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke Annual Birthday Celebration - 12/2
The 14th Annual Party with a Purpose with Twelve Days of Christmas - 12/3
HeyMama and Luminary Present: Women Who Innovate Summit - 12/5
The Africa Center Presents: Revelations on Mandela's Legacy - 12/6
Moments Like This & Hue Capital Present: It Takes a Village Holiday Mixer - 12/7
Social Impact Holiday Connector - Inspiring Leaders & Facilitated Networking - 12/7
Pre-holiday Networking Reception Presented by Council of Urban Real Estate and Reb NY - 12/7
Extraordinary Men Awards Fundraiser Mixer presented by the B.R.O. Experience Foundation - 12/7
2023 Nonprofit TechCon - Best Tech Practices, Resources & Solutions for New York's Nonprofits! - 12/8
Black Enterprise Presents SistersInc. Summit 2023 for Black Women Entrepreneurs - 12/9
The Greater New York City Black Nurses Association Presents: Nurse Entrepreneur Panel Discussion - 12/9
Theme Karaoke: Rap City Vol. 2 - 12/13
Gesture - The Formal Comedy Show for Black Excellence Weekend with Correy K - 12/15
People of Excellence Empowerment Brunch with Correy K - 12/16
Black Excellence Ball - 12/17
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Winter Gala - 12/19
NY Real Estate Entrepreneur Mixer - 12/20