NYC's Top Networking Events this Week + Our Time at the Root 100 (12.12.23)

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🎥 Last Week's Networking Highlights: The Root 100 at the Apollo Theater + VIP Encounters with Fani Willis & Nate Burleson! 🎬

Last Tuesday, we attended the Root 100 at the Apollo Theater. The Root 100 is an annual event highlighting the top 100 African American leaders across various fields for their significant contributions to the culture.

🏆 Meet two of the Root 100 Honorees 🔌 :

I had the privilege of meeting two of the remarkable Root 100 Honorees (photos 📸 below👇🏾):

•  ⚖️ Fani Willis (#1 on the Root 100 List): The first woman District Attorney in Fulton County's history who is currently prosecuting former President Trump in a high-profile case related to election interference in the State of Georgia.

  

• 🎤 Nate Burleson (#46 on the Root 100 List): Former NFL player, Co-host of CBS Mornings alongside Gayle King. He also played for my home State football team, the Detroit Lions 🦁

  

  In our chat with Nate Burleson, a golden networking opportunity arose! 🌟 LEVELUP in NYC is on the host committee for The Black Ivy Holiday Party happening on December 16th (Use our promo code 'levelupnyc2023' for 10% off your ticket). One of the sponsors for the Black Ivy Party is a custom men’s clothing store in Manhattan called Baynes & Baker. Guess who has his own King Leo line of custom suits featured at Baynes and Baker? Nate Burleson! Nate Burleson told us to keep in touch with him and gave us his contact information. Now, we are going to try to convince him to join our LEVEL UP in NYC Membership Network (launching soon 🚀). How cool would it be to have Nate Burleson join us as a Member? Stay tuned for updates!

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. [12/13] Angela Simmons Presents: The Purposeful Toy Drive and Holiday Gala (Free with RVSP at email below)Description: Join Angela Simmons and friends at The Purposeful Toy Drive & Holiday Gala! Spread joy to underprivileged children by bringing an unwrapped toy. RSVP at [email protected] 

2. [12/16] JDs and Cocktails Presents: Singles and Friends ($23+)Member Promo Code: levelup for 20% offDescription: Join for the Singles & Friends event where professionals gather in a curated atmosphere; discover potential matches or, if already coupled up, enjoy a good time and make new connections 🍸🎉.

3. [12/16] The Black Ivy Holiday Party ($60.54+)Member Promo Code: levelupnyc2023 for 10% offDescription: Join The Morehouse NYC & NJ Alumni Association’s 2nd Annual Holiday Party, Black Ivy! LEVELUP in NYC is part of the host committee for this great event.

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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. [12/12] NY State Senator Cordell Cleare Presents: 2nd Annual Holiday Office Round Robin - (Free)

2. [12/13] Theme Karaoke: Rap City Vol. 2 - (Free)

3. [12/13] NY Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ) Holiday Party - ($12.51 +)

4. [12/14] Transform the Hustle Presents: BLCK Office Holiday Panel & Happy Hour - (Free)

5. [12/14] World Tour NYC 2023 Presented by Salesforce - (Free)

6. [12/14] Haitians in NYC: Reclaiming Power Through Arts, Culture, Education & Civic (Free)

7. [12/14-15] Faith for Black Lives Presents: Soul Summit 2023 (Free)

8. [12/15] Black Christmas Holiday Gala ($95+)

9. [12/16] JDs and Cocktails Presents: Singles and Friends - ($23+)

   Member Promo Code: levelup for 20% off

10. [12/16] The Black Ivy Holiday Party ($60.54+)

    Member Promo Code: levelupnyc2023 for 10% off

11. [12/17] Black Excellence Ball Presented by Correy K ($80+)

12. [12/17] An Evening with Good Co - A Fundraiser and Black Tie Affair ($100+)

13. [12/18] Sports and Entertainment Equity Network (SEEN) Holiday Party (Free)

14. [12/19] Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Winter Gala ($250+)

15. [12/19]We Met IRL Speed Dating ($25+)

16. [12/20] New York City Councilman-Elect Yusef Salaam's End of Year Holiday Party ($50+)

17. [12/20] NY Real Estate Entrepreneur Mixer (Free)

18. [12/26] Kwanzaa Crawl ($60.54)

19. [1/5] Young Education Professionals (YEP NYC) Social (Free)

20. [1/6] The NY Metro Alumni Chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Present Founder's Day Soiree ($28.52 +)

21. [1/12] Jopwell Talks: An Annual Summit that Explores and Celebrates what it means to be a Person of Color in the Workplace (Free)

22. [1/14] Apollo Theater Presents: Uptown Hall- The Inconvenient King, 18th annual celebration of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Free)