Best Networking Events in NYC + Happy Women's History Month!

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1. Welcome + Happy Women’s History Month

2. The Insiders List: 50 Upcoming Events 

3. 5 Trending Jobs on Our Job Board

4. Member Spotlight

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📸 Welcome + Happy Women’s History Month!

Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family,

Happy Women’s History Month! Celebrate with the launch of Link and Lounge Global at 333 Lounge in Brooklyn, NY on March 20th! Join for "Do it For the Ladies: The Women’s History Month Edition", an exciting evening of networking, games, music, and community-building in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere. Men are welcome to attend too! Founded by NYC-based HR professional Yewande Salau, Link and Lounge Global creates space for professionals across industries to connect through engaging happy hour events, brand discovery, and meaningful conversations. Whether you're looking to expand your network, unwind after work, or simply celebrate amazing women, this event is for you! Keep reading for details on how to win prizes in our Referral Challenge and a roundup of over 60 high quality events in the city!

-Ryan

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✅ 1 referral = You get our exclusive Top 20 NYC Conferences guide (23-page PDF)
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🔝 The Insider’s List - 60 Upcoming NYC Events

Featured Upcoming Event:

1. [3/20] Link and Lounge, Women’s History Month Edition (Link)

2. [3/8] Winning Women Conference - Advancing Women in Leadership, Management, and Wellness (Link)

3. [3/12] Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) Pipeline to Power Summit (Link)

4. [3/13] Baddies in Tech Presents Code & Content: A Tech and Media Networking Night (Link)

5. [3/14] The Success Code NYC: Balancing Leadership, Career Growth, & Well-Being (Link)

6. [3/20] Jeff Teague & The 520 Podcast featuring Master P: A Live Conversation on Basketball, Business, and Brand Power (Link)

7. [3/21] Black Health Connect Q1 Mixer (Link)

8. [3/28-29] Columbia Business School Elevate Conference (Link)

That’s not all. We have over 60+ MORE upcoming events on the full event guide! Click below to see all upcoming events!

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💼 5 Trending Jobs from our Job Board

Here are trending jobs from our LEVELUP in NYC Job Board—featuring over 200+ companies eager to recruit diverse talent from our community. Apply today!

1. Optimum: Director B2B Customer Base Management (NYC)

2. MJHS: Community Health Coach (NYC)

3. MJHS: Social Worker

4. Jazz Pharmaceuticals: Manager CPVQA (Remote)

5. Jazz Pharmaceuticals: Supply Chain Senior Manager (Remote)

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🔍 Member Spotlight: Meet Yewande Salau, MBA

🔦 This week’s spotlight is on our member, Yewande Salau. Yewande Salau is a Human Resources leader dedicated to connecting people with opportunities. She holds an MBA from Cornell’s Johnson School of Management, specializing in Industrial Labor Relations and Marketing, and serves on the board of Coney Island Prep and sibling committee of AHRC NYC. As the founder of Link and Lounge Global, she is building a global network of professionals through community-driven networking events. Passionate about workforce development, she focuses on creating pathways to meaningful employment for underrepresented communities. Yewande is actively seeking partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborations with organizations and brands.
🚀 Connect with her on LinkedIn!

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