🫱🏾🫲🏽🚀The LEVELUP in NYC Newsletter: NYC's Top Networking & Career Events this Week (2.6.24)
Power Network: A Black History Month Conversation Featuring Robert Smith, Rick Ross, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure, Blacks in Tech NYC + more networking events in NYC!
The LEVELUP in NYC Newsletter
Hello LEVELUP in NYC Community,
February is a great month to build your network, seek out professional development opportunities and apply for new jobs. Check out our extensive list of networking and career events below to help you level up in life, love, and career.
🎥 Reminder: Our New Website launches this Month!
Around 1,000+ new email subscribers have joined our LEVELUP in NYC community since September! To celebrate this great milestone, we are launching a brand new website in the next few weeks along with some exciting new offerings. Thank you to everyone who’s been on this journey with us. Stay tuned for updates!
Top 3 Upcoming Networking Events
Below are the 3 top upcoming networking events. To get the most out of this platform—soon you’ll be able to become a Member where you’ll have access to this extended list of 20-30+ upcoming events and Premium Membership Benefits. (Free access now, Membership launching soon!)
[2/6] NYULYP Join Week: Navigating Your Career Journey (Free)
Description: Industry leaders will share practical steps for navigating your professional journey, seizing opportunities, gaining a competitive edge, and managing mental health.
[2/8] State of Climate Tech Panel Discussion & Mixer (Free)
Description: Learn more about climate tech through a thought-provoking panel discussion and engaging mixer focused on shaping the future of our community and economy.
[2/13] Power Network: A Black History Month Conversation Featuring Robert Smith, Rick Ross, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure ($26.50+)
Description: The Power Network's second annual Black History Month Celebration at Carnegie Hall features discussions with financial-empowerment visionaries, industry leaders, and world-class entertainment, focusing on driving change and closing the economic divide.
(We’re rolling out our Insiders Membership plan soon with Premium Membership Benefits— including discount promo codes, access to our Private online community, discounts to LEVELUP in NYC hosted events + much more! Stay tuned for our upcoming launch 🚀!)
The LEVELUP in NYC Insider’s LIST
Here you’ll find over 20+ 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 Co-Hosted Events and the second section features additional events of interest.
📣 LEVELUP in NYC Hosted or Co-hosted Events
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✍🏾 Additional Upcoming Networking Events to Consider
Here are some additional upcoming events that may be of interest so you can plan ahead 📆.
[2/7] BLCK VC NYC: Black History Month Happy Hour (Free)
[2/9] Melanin Matchup Presents "Battle of the Sexes" Karaoke Mixer (Free)
[2/10] Perspective Co and Fleur Luxe Present 4 Lovers & Friends Floral Arrangement Class ($97.88)
[2/11] Poetry Me, Please Presents: Brunch Me, Please 2 - A Poetry Showcase & Superbowl Watch Party ($44.52)
[2/11] Gentlemen’s Factory Superbowl Watch Party ($125)
[2/13] The Dottie Club Presents: Let the Games Begin ($25)
[2/13-14] New York Build Conference - The Leading and Largest Construction and Design Show (Free)
[2/15] Jopwell Presents Celebrate Black History Month with H&M (Free/Virtual Event)
[2/15] NY Black MBA Diversity Premium Virtual Career Fair (Free/Virtual Event)
[2/15] JDs and Cocktails Presents a Happy Hour & Networking Event ($0 - $30)
[2/15] The AfterParty & Cr3at0r's Club mini moment: Not Your Average: A Different Kind of Panel NYFW (Free)
[2/15] Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso's 2024 State of the Borough Address (Free)
[2/16] Clique + Create Presents The Black Impact: The Culture on Culture (Free)
[2/16-18] New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators 53rd Annual Legislative Conference ($25+)
[2/17] The UPMIXER – New York Fashion Edition Vol. 4 ($55+)
[2/17] EmpowerHER Earnings: A Creator Galentine’s Brunch ($125)
[2/17] Transform the Hustle Presents ‘Bag Talk’ Founder’s Chat and Happy Hour (Free)
[2/17-18] #SHOPBLCK Pop Up Presented by Transform the Hustle (Free)
[2/22] 23rd Annual NYU Venture Showcase (Free)
[2/22] Black Connect Presents Black Business Development Day ($20)
[2/22] AfricaTech NYC February Mixer (Free)
[2/22] To Be Hosted Presents Perfect Pairings - ($150)
[2/24] National Sales Network NJ/NY Get Connected Brunch ($0 - $49.87)
[2/28] Female Founders & Funders Fireside Chat and Mixer with Ita Ekpoudom (Partner at GingerBread Capital, $1B+ AUM) (Free)
[3/7] NY BLACK MBA Presents: Business of Content sponsored by Paramount Network ($0- $22.53)
[3/12] Book Talk: Tamron Hall in Conversation with Bevy Smith ($34.23)
[3/16] Women of Color and Capital Elevate & Invest Meet-up (Free)
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