Best Networking Events in NYC + We're a Brand Ambassador with Baynes & Baker (1.7.25)

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Hello LEVELUP in NYC Family,

Happy New Year! 🎉 This is our first newsletter of the year and January is full of some powerful events to kick off 2025. We’re also thrilled to announce our partnership as a brand ambassador with Baynes + Baker Menswear! Since 2015, they’ve grown into a top provider of luxury yet affordable men’s fashion, trusted by clients like CBS, NFL Today, MLB, and NHL. Shop with Baynes + Baker today and use our promo code LEVELUP25 for 20% off your purchase!

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-Ryan

Sponsored by Baynes + Baker Menswear!

Baynes + Baker Menswear, established in 2015 as a humble side venture, has grown into a premier provider of high-end men’s fashion, servicing esteemed clients such as CBS Network, NFL Today, MLB Network, and NHL Network. From its inception as a modest endeavor, the brand has expanded its reach to all of North America, offering a unique blend of luxury and affordability.

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🔝The Insider’s List: 30+ Editor’s Event Picks

1. ⭐️New⭐️[1/9] Netflix Presents Back in Action Movie Premiere (Free)

   Description: The "Back in Action" movie premiere celebrates the release of the action-comedy film starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz, offering fans the chance to attend via free tickets from 1iota.

2. ⭐️New⭐️[1/11] Brooklyn Org Nonprofit Leader Salon: Weekend Edition (Free)

   Description: This event offers nonprofit leaders an intimate setting to connect, share insights, and build relationships to foster meaningful engagement.

3. ⭐️New⭐️[1/13] Book Talk with Aja Evans, Author of “Feel Good Finance”($5+)

   Description: Join Aja Evans at Café con Libros in Brooklyn on January 18, 2025, for a discussion on her book "Feel-Good Finance," where she'll share insights on improving your relationship with money.

4. ⭐️New⭐️[1/14] Breaking Barriers of Venture Capital Presents “New Year, New Check” (Free)

   Description: This event brings together industry leaders to discuss the 2024 venture market and share insights and predictions for 2025, offering networking opportunities for investors, founders, and operators.

5. ⭐️New⭐️[1/15] Culture Shift Labs Presents House of Scale - An Exclusive Experience for Founders (Free)

   Description: This event brings together top diverse tech innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs to discuss the future of scaling businesses, with key insights into AI, growth strategies, and leadership.

We have over 30+ events for you to check out. Click below to see all upcoming events on our list!

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💼 5 Trending Jobs from our Job Board

The companies below are specifically looking to recruit diverse talent from our LEVELUP in NYC Community!

• 💼 Hetrick-Martin Institute: Program Manager, Youth Homelessness (NYC)

• 💼 Linkedin: Manager, Software Engineering (Video Team) (NYC)

• 💼 Henderson-Harbor Group: Senior Business Analyst - $135k+ (NYC)

• 💼 Big Apple Performing Arts: Executive Director (NYC)

• 💼 McCann New York: Senior Project Manager (NYC

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💻 Virtual Professional Development Sessions

• [1/16] NY Assembly Member Chantel Jackson Present's "Make It Official: Registering Your Non-Profit (Free)

• [1/28] HuCapital Presents: Stepping into Your Winning Season: Your 2025 Roadmap to Success (Free)

• [3/25] The Executive Leadership Council Presents: The Power of Women at Work Virtual Conference ($500)

• [4/8] The Executive Leadership Council Presents: Men in Leadership Virtual Conference ($500)

🤑 Funding and Fellowship Opportunities

• The Just Brooklyn Prize, a $20,000 award presented by The Social Justice Fund in partnership with Brooklyn Org [Deadline: Jan. 10]

• CitizensNYC 2025 Neighborhood Business Grant Application [Deadline: February 7]

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