Networking groups near Guilford, CT

An opportunity to find new career opportunities, connect with recruiting and industry professionals to gain insight on the job market. Interview prep, networking, same day hiring events, and mentorship.

**Our Mission** is to be the business networking group of choice for the New Haven County. As like-minded professionals we will help each other improve the possibility of success through warm referrals and legitimate business prospects submitted to the member whose business most appropriately meets the prospect’s requirements. **Our Vision** is to develop quality relationships with each other and with our business connections that advance through relationships and enhance each other’s business success not necessarily by the number of referrals or their type, but by their quality.  This includes when considering new members for the group. **Our Values** are to collaborate by promoting each other's business, communicate by keeping in regular touch with each other, connect by learning about each others businesses as well as educating each other about our own, and stay committed to the community. **Our Intention** is to ease the requirements for participating in a  business referral group which will improve the possibilities for everyone’s success. We will enhance each other’s’ businesses through our referrals. ​

Network After Work is a professional community consisting of Entrepreneurs, Professionals, Executives and thought leaders who understand the importance of building meaningful connections. Built on the idea that professionals in every industry across the world all share a common goal, to develop strong relationships that help grow their businesses and careers. Through meeting in-person and virtually, Network After Work provides a platform that makes connecting easy. Hosting live events in 87 US locations with plans to add additional US cities and international locations, growing your business and relationships has never been easier.

For 10 years, we have been at the forefront of face-to-face business connections. As social media and virtual relationships have been all the rage over the past decade, we have found that live interactions are still the best way to build solid connections. Shaking hands and looking someone in the eye is an invaluable skill and builds the strongest foundation for long lasting connection.

Though meeting in-person is our foundation, meeting virtually is a great accompaniment to our signature live events. With our goal to make your business connections long lasting and sustainable, our mission is to do everything for you, all you need is the desire to seize new opportunities and the willingness to help others.

Visit us on the web at ( https://www.networkafterwork.com/find/CT-New-Haven ) for additional information.

We hope to see you at future event!

If you are one of the 15 Million American's who are in some sort of sales type career this meet up is worth your consideration. 15 Million sales people from various careers and genre all trying to stand out among the their competition. What makes you different or unique? This group will look at ways to stand out as part of what we do. We owe it to ourselves to personalize our businesses and brand them to be as unique as each of us are individually. At the same time, no person is an island and networking , getting out and meeting and making connections is a great way to build your own business and and gather and give referrals. This is what we will attempt to build in this group

Welcome to SMART Recovery®, a modern, science-based addiction recovery support group—where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery through mutual-help face-to-face and online meetings and services. No matter what your addiction, SMART Recovery tools and techniques can help you overcome the behavior. SMART Recovery uses tools based on scientifically proven methods for addiction recovery such as Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. Our 4-point program offers tools and techniques for: 1 \~ Building and Maintaining Motivation 2 \~ Coping with Urges 3 \~ Managing Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors 4 \~ Living a Balanced Life SMART Recovery advocates choice, so that those seeking recovery can choose what works best for them from a variety of options. The SMART Recovery goal is for you to achieve a healthy, positive and balanced lifestyle and to “graduate” when you feel your addictive behavior is behind you, not to remain a life-long participant in the program. Upon graduation, many SMART participants volunteer as meeting facilitators or in another capacity to help “pay forward” the gains they achieved. Learn more about SMART Recovery on the national web site at [www.smartrecovery.org](http://www.smartrecovery.org) You can find many more meetings in Connecticut and beyond using [the meeting finder](https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/) on the SMART Recovery USA web site. NOTE: SMART Recovery is not a 12 Step recovery organization. SMART Recovery is a recognized resource for substance abuse and addiction recovery by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Center for Health Care Evaluation, The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), US Department of Health and Human Services, and the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Feel free to contact the organizer with questions.

Welcome to Joanne's Xperience! Discover the best that New England has to offer! Join us for exciting meetups where we explore everything from new and old restaurants, Unique venues, festivals, and networks while exploring activities happening throughout the state.

Welcome to Connecting in Connecticut! Our diverse group of local professionals is all about fostering deep connections and memorable experiences. Join us for fun outings, dining adventures, art shows, and live music events. We also indulge in brainstorming sessions and social networking. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Connecticut with scenic nature walks and relaxing getaways. Don't miss our Happy Hour drinks where conversations flow freely. Whether you're a foodie, art enthusiast, adventurer, or social butterfly, this group is perfect for connecting and creating unforgettable memories.

New Haven Game Makers Guild is a group of tabletop game designers in and around the New Haven Area. We're focused on building a collaborative community of designers looking to improve their craft and help each other. We organize discussion sessions, workshops, and playtesting events.  Check our website for more info: [https://newhavengamemakersguild.org/](https://newhavengamemakersguild.org/) Designers and developers of all experience levels are welcome, but be aware that this group is focused on people doing work. Some of us are full time industry professionals, most of us design on the side of our primary careers, and some of us are just interested in taking our first steps into designing games. We are affiliated with the Game Makers Guild network, based in Boston with other chapters in Philadelphia and Idaho. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/WY8B3dw We have a Facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/18051328330...](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1805132833062909/) (Most people don't RSVP via Meetup so these events don't reflect attendance and aren't required.)

**Outdoor Afro celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Our local network activities range from hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, bird watching, fishing, and more.**  [Outdoor Afro ](www.outdoorafro.org)

Welcome to our Confidence for Women Executives Meetup! This group is dedicated to helping women executives support each other in their personal and professional growth. We focus on building self-esteem, increasing self-confidence, and mastering the art of public speaking with confidence and enthusiasm. Join us to network with local professionals, learn about women's personal branding, and empower each other to succeed. Let's help each other thrive and conquer any challenges that come our way!

Welcome to Joanne's Xperience! Discover the best that New England has to offer! Join us for exciting meetups where we explore everything from new and old restaurants, Unique venues, festivals, and networks while exploring activities happening throughout the states.

The purpose of this group is to bring together like-minded individuals that have an interest in gaining knowledge, acquiring new skills and networking with other like-minded individuals that are survivalists and preppers.

Our goal is to prepare for most disaster scenarios whether they are natural or man-made. We will be using a combination of presentation groups and hands-on training. Attendees will need to bring at least a multi-tool or Swiss army knife to all meetings. Other types of necessary equipment will be specified in the event announcements. I will not be able to accommodate people that don't have the required gear. If an all day wilderness training is scheduled and you don't bring your own food and water, you may be asked not to participate.

We will be covering a wide range of topics including everything from basic survival skills to long term survival. Along with the skills you will also need the tools to survive. Although I'm not an advocate of 'Naked and afraid' type survival, I can demonstrate the skills that would be needed in a similar situation. I just ask that nobody goes to the meetings naked.

As the group progresses I plan on scheduling several overnight trips and camp and training weekends. Most of the meetings will be held at various locations that relate to the training topic. I would also like to form groups of people who live in a specific area that would want to work together and help each other in a SHTF situation. Ultimately I would like to see a network of these small groups stretched across the region.

This is not a doom and gloom type group. By gaining the knowledge, skills and tools for survival, you should not have to be afraid for your life in a disaster situation. Rather, this is a confidence building group. Sometimes even a little bit of fun can reinforce skills memorization.

We do not discriminate against age, sex, race, religion, or political affiliation. Members are expected to show courtesy and respect to other members regardless of any individual differences.

I plan on holding meetings every other Sunday even if it's just a discussion group. Fortunately we live in an area with an abundance of places to pick up new skills so we should be out and about quite often. I will try to keep events scheduled for at least three months at a time but they may be subject to change so check back often.

A group for parents and parents-to-be in the Hamden and nearby towns area, whether you're just looking to connect with other parents, swapping child-sitting to get a break, setup play dates, pass along unneeded supplies/gear, broaden your support network, get advice, or anything else related to being a parent. We welcome all, whether you're in a relationship, single, non-traditional, LGBT+, new parent, "expecting", parent an army of moody teenagers, etc. A few possible Meetups might be parties (with or without kids), group play dates in a park, etc. We're open to suggestions. This Group's events do not offer babysitting...anyone under 18 at our events must be accompanied by a guardian. This is not a dating group. It's fine if that happens, but do not treat this group nor its members as if it's a group for dating.

[4/1/2024] We are now "Cultural Autism Studies at Yale" (a.k.a. CASY Sparks), formally known as Community Autism Socials at Yale or Project CASY. CASY Sparks is the next major evolution of Project CASY!  This reflects so many changes and improvements in our current and future programing. According to Merriam-Webster, spark means to "set off in a burst of activity," "respond with enthusiasm," or "stir to activity."  It’s no wonder why the word is commonly used in modern industries, organizations, and other action-oriented entities.  Whether you’re a Connecticut native who has been with us since 2014 or just joined our borderless community from across the country, you will find that this simple word eloquently describes how we innovate and discover for the benefit of the autism communities with whom we partner. CASY Sparks describes the unique and energetic way we carry out the mission of CASY which is to improve lives of people with autism across the lifespan, regardless of their physical location, through social innovation and impactful research.  While the overall goal has always been to maximize quality of life across the autism spectrum, how we learned to do this most effectively has evolved as we learned through an iterative process of constant community engagement.  Our solid foundation in academia and collaborations with myriad organizations and industries creates fertile ground for new ideas and ways to know better and do better.  As a borderless community connected online through multiple social media platforms, developments can happen quickly and shared broadly. This also means that CASY Sparks meetings are open to all: those with autistic identity, autism diagnoses, those who are otherwise neurodivergent, and those who are simply allies in the community! The program was originally founded as Project CASY back in April 2014 with the goal to improve the lives of people with autism diagnoses starting out with more traditional approaches to education and social recreation.  Years of experience holding groups and events for our communities led to gradual changes and development of different ways to increase impact on those we serve.  We noticed greater traction to achieving our goals with strategic deviations from the status quo – different ways of doing for different ways of thinking and being. Over the past several years, there has been a greater focus on leveraging available technology, particularly how we use social media and other online resources to connect individuals and communities.  While most of our programing has benefited adults, this will evolve as we expand our program to include youth and families.  When they become adults, they will never be alone in CASY Sparks! With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Project CASY quickly pivoted to robust 100% online programming through Zoom video conferencing and other user-friendly technologies.  As much as we encouraged physical distancing, we also encouraged "distance socializing" and created appropriate opportunities.  Using our years of community connection and in-person experiences, we quickly began offering many more virtual events during the early pandemic than we have ever held in person in the prior years.  I’m pleased to share that our community has more than doubled in those short years and continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. But don’t take our word for it - check it out for yourself!  All our groups, events and research studies are documented meticulously across multiple social media platforms @DrRogerJou, mainly Facebook, Instagram, Meetup, and YouTube.  This list will continue to grow along with the endless spark for new ideas.  While already diverse, this only narrowly reflects what we have planned for immediate and distant future.  Yes, we are in it for the long haul and just getting started on a new and improved "normal" for autism – come join us wherever you live! We'd love to hear your suggestions and comments. Tell us what worked well, what could improve, what we should create and what we should get rid of. The sky's the limit! If you are not yet a member and would like to view present, past and (near) future offerings, please consider visiting our Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/DrRogerJou](https://www.facebook.com/DrRogerJou). For those unfamiliar with the Meetup platform, please consider joining our private Facebook groups: SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY FOR AUTISM (https://lnkd.in/e7egzA34) or CASY Cultural Autism Studies (https://lnkd.in/eTEeQDWS). CREDITS: CASY Sparks membership, hosted events and meetings are free.  CASY Sparks is sponsored in part by The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Adult Autism Research Fund, a generous gift from the Rosen family, and the research of Dr. Roger Jou, including Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge (SPARK) Clinical Site Network - Yale University ([https://www.SPARKforAutism.org/Yale](https://www.SPARKforAutism.org/Yale)). As always, please consider sharing with your community / network.  Thank you. **INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIGNING UP:** There's more to this website, but in order to view it, you must be a member of CASY Sparks. To become a member, please do the following: 1. Click on the red "request to join" button at the top of the page, then click on the "sign up with email" button once it appears. This will allow you to sign up for meetup.com. It is free and the information requested in minimal. 2. Simply enter a user name, your email address and password. Click on the red “continue” button under the password field. Please note that a Facebook or Google account is NOT needed to sign up. You simply click on the red "continue" button and ignore the blue "continue with Facebook" and white "continue with Google" buttons. 3. After you are a member of meetup.com, return to the CASY Sparks front page [http://www.meetup.com/ProjectCASY/](http://www.meetup.com/ProjectCASY/) and click on the red "join us" button. This will allow you to join CASY Sparks which is also free. You'll be asked some simple questions about yourself. It will ask you to upload a picture which can basically be any picture you like. After you are a member, you can see all the content of the CASY Sparks website. Feel free to check out our upcoming meetings and browse the message board. As a member of CASY Sparks, you will be notified via email with any updates. \ For the latest and greatest, please follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/DrRogerJou](https://www.facebook.com/DrRogerJou) Roger J. Jou, MD, MPH, PhD \ Instructor of Clinical Child Psychiatry \ Yale Child Study Center \ 230 S Frontage Rd, Rm G-130 \ New Haven, CT 06519-1124 \ Email: SPARKforAutism@yale.edu LOVIN' IT? Please consider giving us a shout out online. 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