NYC's Top Networking Events this Week + We Won our First Award at the Black Ivy Holiday Party 🏆 (12.19.23)

Hello LEVELUP in NYC Family!

‘Tis the season, LEVELUP in NYC Family! Our December has been filled with unforgettable holiday parties, and we’re thrilled to share the highlights with you.

🎥 Networking Highlights: Black Ivy Holiday Party and Our First Award 🏆!

We kicked off the festivities at the Black Ivy Holiday Party in Manhattan last Saturday, where we proudly served on the host committee. This event was more than a party; it was a celebration of Black Excellence in our community, featuring art, live performances, and an immersive cultural experience. Not only did the Black Ivy team surpass their ticket sales goal, but they also hinted at exciting events throughout 2024.

👋🏾 Meet the Black Ivy Executive Team 🔌 :

As a host-committee member, I had the privilege of collaborating with the brilliant minds behind the event—Douglas Brown (Operations Manager), Alexis Flakes (Creative Director), Excel Ansong (Marketing Director), and Robert Newman (Executive Producer).

🏆 Surprise Award!

But the surprises didn't end there! The Black Ivy Executive Team presented us with their Community Partner Award, recognizing LEVELUP in NYC for promoting awareness and embodying the core values of the Black Ivy Holiday Party Executive Planning Committee. A huge shoutout to the Black Ivy team for acknowledging our platform!

🚀 LEVELUP in NYC Membership Launching Soon!

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Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! Here's to the power of networking and limitless possibilities! 🥂 Share the excitement – let's LEVELUP in NYC TOGETHER! 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽🚀 

🥉TOP 3 EVENTS
Top 3 Upcoming Networking Events

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1. [12/20] New York City Councilman-Elect Yusef Salaam's End of Year Holiday Party ($50+)

   Description: Celebrate the Holiday Season with Councilman-Elect Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated 5 as he embarks on his historic transition to the New York City Council with the promise of a New Harlem Renaissance! This event is supported by Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams and Raymond Santana.

   

2. [12/20] NY Real Estate Entrepreneur Mixer (Free)

   Description: Come out ready to mix & mingle with real estate developers, brokers / agents, designers, architects, investors, lenders, lawyers, and ambitious entrepreneurs of New York.

   

3. [12/26] Kwanzaa Crawl ($60.54)

   Description: Kwanzaa Crawl is a one-day event where people of the African diaspora join together to support the Black-owned bars and restaurants in their neighborhood. Crawlers will be dressed in whatever makes them feel Black and beautiful for a day of unity, fellowship, and fun!

   

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Our Insiders (paid members) have access to unlock our hidden members-only LEVELUP in NYC Insiders Event List with over 20-30+ additional events along with access to our exclusive members-only Insiders Benefits. The Insiders List helps you:

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The LEVELUP in NYC Insider’s List

Thank you for being a LEVELUP in NYC Insider! Here you’ll find our extended list of events to help you secure your spot early and save money with our promo codes. Remember to hop in our Insider Slack Community to find others who are going to these events so you can team up and go together. Visit our Member Portal for instructions on how to get fully set up and maximize your Insider membership benefits.

1. [12/19] Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Winter Gala ($250+)

2. [12/19]We Met IRL Speed Dating ($25+)

3. [12/19] New York City Council Member Nantasha Williams Presents: Celebrating 50 Years of Influence - Hip Hop, Politics, and Social Justice Panel Discussion (Free) 

4. [12/19] NYC Tech Community Xmas Happy Hour ($10)

5. [12/20] New York City Councilman-Elect Yusef Salaam's End of Year Holiday Party ($50+)

6. [12/20] NY Real Estate Entrepreneur Mixer (Free)

7. [12/21] Wall Street Friends Annual Holiday Gathering (Free)

8. [12/22] The Gentleman’s Factory Holiday Gathering (Free)

9. [1/5] Young Education Professionals (YEP NYC) Social (Free)

10. [1/6] The NY Metro Alumni Chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Present Founder's Day Soiree ($28.52 +)

11. [1/12] Jopwell Talks: An Annual Summit that Explores and Celebrates what it means to be a Person of Color in the Workplace (Free)

12. [1/13-16] National Retail Federation Conference 2024: Retails Big Show Featuring Magic Johnson ($100+)

13. [1/14] Apollo Theater Presents: Uptown Hall- The Inconvenient King, 18th annual celebration of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Free)

14. [1/16] Build the Right Team to Get Funded: Startup Grind feat. Erica Duignan Minnihan ($5)

15. [1/23] Tech Female Founders Fireside Chat & Mixer - feat. Terri Burns (Board of Trustees, NYU; Recent Partner, Google Ventures) (Free)

16. [12/26] Kwanzaa Crawl ($60.54)

17. [1/27] 2024 Queens Career & Tech Expo 2.0 (Free)

18. [3/16] Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) 6th Annual Pipeline to Power Summit, Inspiring Down & Managing Up – Empowering Mid-Level Leaders with Resilience (Free)