Best Networking Events in NYC + Recap of Nasdaq Purpose Forum 🚀 (10.15.24)

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1. Welcome + Recap of Nasdaq Purpose Forum 🎥

2. Top Featured Events 🔝

3. The Insiders List: Editor’s Event Picks 🔐 📝

4. Apply for Jobs on Our Job Board! 💼

5. How We Can Help You 🔑

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🗓️ Welcome
Welcome + Recap of Nasdaq Purpose Forum 🎥

Hello LEVELUP in NYC Family,

Last week, we had the privilege of attending Nasdaq's 2nd Annual Purpose Forum alongside our friends from Forbes BLK. We were inspired by powerful speakers like Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest, the most successful black-owned liquor brand, and Allyson Felix, 3-time Olympic gold medalist and founder of Saysh. This year’s theme, "A Better Tomorrow: Built For Purpose," brought together thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore how purpose-driven strategies, cultures, and brands can create lasting impact. Stay tuned for a recap reel on our Instagram this week! Check out the upcoming events below to help you level up in life, love, and career. Let’s keep pushing forward and LEVELUP in NYC together! 🚀

– Ryan

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🥉Featured Events
Top Featured Networking Events

Here are the Top Featured Events. For access to over $481 in discount codes, our full calendar, and exclusive benefits, become an Insider.

If you'd like to showcase your event as one of our Top 3 Featured Events, you can Advertise here. 

🔐Insider’s List
The Insider’s List - Editor’s Event Picks

Here are 30+ events pulled from our event calendar. For access to our full calendar, discount codes, and exclusive benefits, become an INSIDER. We currently have $481 worth of discount promo code savings available to our Insider Members and to date, we’ve shared over $1,000+ in discount promo code savings.

Events This Week!

1. ⭐️New⭐️[10/15] Virtual Event UBS x Blacks in Technology: "Tech at UBS" Partnership Kick-off (Free)

2. [10/15] monday.com x Latinas in Tech present: The Power of Diversity - Transforming Leadership in SaaS (Free)

3. ⭐️New⭐️[10/15] Virtual Event - The Future of Power: Investing in Women Changing the World ($50)

4. ⭐️New⭐️[10/15] Young Nonprofit Professionals Networking Happy Hour (Free)

5. [10/15] Brooklyn Tech Expo “FALL4AI” Edition ($75)

   Promo code for Free Ticket While Supplies Last: LEVELUP100

6. [10/15-17] The Event Planner Expo 2024 ($71.21+)

7. [10/15-18] BlackWeek - A Global Innovation and Inclusion Conference ($839+)

8. [10/16] Inside a Techstars Accelerator (Free)

9. [10/16] The Knowledge House 10 Year Anniversary Cocktail Reception ($75+)

10. [10/16-17] Camunda Con - The Process Orchestration Conference ($269)

    Insiders can unlock promo code for 50% off

11. [10/17] Reception In Support of NYC City Council Member Yusef Salaam’s Re-Election Campaign for New York City's 9th Council District ($50+)

12. [10/17] Gentlemen’s Factory Presents Annual Change Agent Rooftop Mixer: Gentlemen Still Exist (Free)

13. [10/17-19] BRIC Jazzfest ($53.69+)

14. [10/17] Executive Assistant Social Hour: Sip, Dine, & Network ($28.52+)

15. [10/17] JD's and Cocktails Presents Supper Club: The Power Hour - A Dinner Party for NYC Professionals ($25+)

    Insiders can unlock promo code for 15% off

16. [10/17-20] New York City’s Premier Wine & Food Festival (Collection of 80+ Events across Brooklyn & Manhattan)

17. [10/18-19] Digilogue Days Conference 2024 ($35+)

18. ⭐️New⭐️[10/19] David Prize Info Session at NY Public Library: Learn how New Yorkers can win a $200,000 Prize for their Idea to Improve the Lives of other New Yorkers (Free)

19. ⭐️New⭐️[10/19] Blacklist NYC Presents Fall Social ($25)

20. ⭐️New⭐️[10/19] PUMA Presents We are Legends Launch Party (Free)

21. ⭐️New⭐️[10/19] Speed-Friending with Well Read Sistas ($39.19+)

    Insiders can unlock promo code for 20% off

Upcoming Events Beyond this Week!

1. ⭐️New⭐️[10/20] The Black Education: Faith, Race, and Educational Equity Research Project Presents - Faith, Education and Civic Engagement, A Moderated Conversation with the Black Community, Part II (Free)

2. [10/23] New York Real Estate Entrepreneur Mixer (Free)

3. [10/24] National Sales Network NY/NJ Presents: ELEVATING YOUR CAREER: The Art of Self-Advocacy, Executive Panel ($44.52)

4. [10/24-25] ZCon - A Conference for GenZ Changemakers (Free)

5. ⭐️New⭐️[10/25] Black Girl Game Night and Let’s Play NYC Present School Daze - A Night of Games and Good Fun ($20)

6. [10/25] Seed Stage Summit 2024 - An Event for Founders Presented by Rho and Andrew Yeung ($35)

7. ⭐️New⭐️[10/25-26] 21st Annual Columbia University Africa Conference ($95+)

8. [10/26]Virtual Event The Reel Noire Network Presents: The Business Side of Acting ($25)

9. [10/26-27) The Billionaire Brunch Weekend ($40+)

    Insiders can unlock promo code for 15% off

10. ⭐️New⭐️[10/27] Well Read Sistas October Book Club - Who's That Girl by Eve ($9.91)

    Insiders can unlock promo code for 20% off

11. [10/28] The Business of WE (Women Entrepreneurs) 9th Annual Entrepreneur 2024 Summit ($297)

     Insiders can unlock promo code for $50 off

12. [10/30] The Dottie Club Presents Bring a Friend Speed Dating Event ($35)

13. ⭐️New⭐️[11/1-2] Women of Color and Capital Conference ($197+)

14. [11/2] The Salon at Center for Brooklyn History, Curated by Nikole Hannah-Jones (Free)

15. [11/4] Soul Soiree Presents: The Monologue Slam at Neuhouse (Free)

16. [11/5] Black Health Connect Presents - A Vote to View: Mixer + Election Day Watch Event (Free)

17. [11/6-9] Black Stars Summit & Awards Gala ($125+)

    Insiders can unlock promo code for 20% off

18. ⭐️New⭐️[11/9] Sistas Love Cinema : Movies Every Sista Should Have Seen ($39.19+)

    Insiders can unlock promo code for 20% off

19. ⭐️New⭐️[11/14] BKLYN Commons 8th Annual Open Desk: Small Business Pop-Up! (Free)

Do you host networking events? Submit your Event to be included on our Event Calendar!

💼 JOB BOARD UPDATES
LEVELUP your Job Search with our Job Board!

We've partnered with Collabwork, a community-hiring platform, to help you land your dream job and secure the bag 💰 with our LEVELUP in NYC Job Board. Here are 3 featured jobs:

• 💼 A Home Decor Retailer: VP Or Director Of Sourcing [$250 - 300k💰]

• 💼 Foster McKay: Senior Financial Analyst

• 💼 Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits: CPWS Sales Consultant

Recruiters, want post a job here to find diverse talent? Email us at [email protected]!

🔗 LEVELUP LINKS
Links to help you LEVELUP 🚀

Professional Development Opportunities/Grants/Fellowships:

• Black Girl Ventures Pitch Program: offers coaching, a live crowdfunded pitch competition, community support for entrepreneurs [Deadline: Nov. 6].

• The David Prize: The David Prize is an award recognizing individuals or organizations that contribute significantly to the public good in New York City, providing winners with $200,000, no strings attached, to support their innovative ideas and impactful projects addressing pressing social issues. [Deadline: Nov. 11]

Want to share a NYC-based opportunity with our audience? Email us at [email protected]!

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