Best Networking Events in NYC (4.29.25)

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Table of Contents

1. Welcome + Grab a Ticket for our Partner Events!

2. LEVELUP in NYC News - Featured Articles

3. The Insiders List: 80 Upcoming Events!

4. 5 Trending Jobs on Our Job Board

5. LEVELUP Links: Training + Funding Opportunities

📸 Welcome + Grab a Ticket to our Partner Events

Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family,

This is an active week! We’ve teamed up to co-host three events this week and we’d love for you to join us. This Wednesday, April 30th, we are partnering with OpenClassrooms to host their Talent Mixer for business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking to hire new talent at their companies. On Thursday, May 1st we are speaking at the Mastering the Art of Networking event [Link] in Harlem. And on Friday, we are cohosting The Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour [Link] at the DL! Come out and join us for these events! Also, the sponsored event in this week’s newsletter is The Ultimate Archery Brunch Myxer [Link] taking place on June 22nd! Check out our partner events below—then scroll down for over 80 more upcoming events to LEVELUP your network!

-Ryan, Founder of LEVELUP in NYC

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LEVELUP in NYC Partner Events

Events in this section are our official partner events! Grab your tickets for all of our partner events! Visit our Partnership page for details on how to partner with us!

1. [4/30] Empower & Elevate Your Workforce: Talent Mixer [Link]

2. [5/1] Mastering the Art of Networking [Link]

3. [5/2] The Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour [Link]

4. [5/15-16] 9th Annual Roadmap to Billions: A Tech Event for Black Women [Link] 

   Promo Code: RTBPARTNER20 for 20% off

5. [6/14] The ManKave Summit 2025 [Link] 

   Promo Code: FREEMK25

6. [6/21] No Ceilings 2: Yacht Social Networking (NYC) 2025 [Link]

 📰 LEVELUP in NYC News - Featured Articles

Check out these articles from our team and share them widely with your networks!

• 📌 Diverse Talent, Real Connections: NYC Mixer Puts Purpose Back Into Hiring [Link]

• 📌 The ManKave Summit 2025: Empowering Black Men through Leadership, Health & Community [Link]

Interested in having us write a featured news article about your event or brand? Get in touch.

🔝 The Insider’s List - 80 Upcoming NYC Events! 

#1 Sponsored Event

1. [6/22] - The Ultimate Archery Brunch Myxer [Link]

   Ready to live your best medieval dreams in Brooklyn? Join us for the Ultimate Archery Brunch Myxer — three hours of archery, brunch, music, and vibes in Brooklyn for just $150!

2. [4/29] Brooklyn Artists Ball After Party at Brooklyn Museum [Link]

3. [4/29] NAMIC NYC Presents: HerStory: The Future of TV & Streaming [Link]

4. [4/29] The New York Urban League Presents a Critical Leadership Discussion on the State of Black America [Link]

5. [4/30] New York Real Estate Mixer - Special Guest Malik Yoba [Link]

That’s not all. We have over 80+ MORE upcoming events on the full event guide! Click below to see all upcoming events!

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💼 Sponsored by Open Classrooms!

You're invited to Empower & Elevate Your Workforce, a free, employer-only talent mixer on Wednesday, April 30, 6:30–8:30 PM at Impact Hub NYC. Co-hosted by LevelUp in NYC, this exclusive event connects employers with pre-vetted local talent—including Python developers and data analysts—and reveals how to tap into free upskilling programs to cut hiring costs and boost retention. Network with leaders from TechNYC, Impact Hub, and the NY Chamber over drinks and bites. Spots are limited—RSVP by April 29!

💼 Apply for Jobs on the LEVELUP in NYC Job Board!

Here are trending jobs from our LEVELUP in NYC Job Board—featuring over 100+ companies eager to recruit diverse talent from our community. Apply today!

1. Optimum: Small To Medium Business Account Executive (Apply)

2. MJHS: Social Worker (Apply)

3. MJHS: Hospice Social Worker (Apply)

4. MJHS: Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist (Apply)

Hiring? Post a job with us via our Advertising page. 

Job Hunting? Explore 200+ More Jobs!

🔗 LEVELUP Links: Training + Funding Opportunities

Sponsored Training Opportunity

1. This week’s sponsored training opportunity is the Marketing Masterclass: How To Monetize Your Expertise, Connections, and Your Platform in 2025 Led by Marketing Maven Jordi-Lakeem Foster taking place on May 27th [Register Here!]

1. [4/29] HuCapital Live Webinar: How to Successfully Land Brand Partnerships [Link] 

2. [4/30] HuCapital Live Webinar: AI in 2025: Intro to AI, Generative AI, & Building Custom AI Apps [Link]

Want to share a training or funding opportunity with our community in this section? Email us at [email protected]!

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