Networking groups near Seymour, 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.

This is a group for anyone who is looking to grow their circle of influence , build their brand , meet new people, make connections and learn new things. I'm so excited to offer low cost networking events in 2022 chalk full of tools to help you grow and meet potential new clients. Spotlight Events are Networking events with a keynote speaker presenting something from your particular genre or area of expertise.

**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!

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.

Come all real estate investors professionals and investors to our monthly meetup. Enjoy a drink and great pizza with great company at BAD SONS BREWERY. #networking

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

**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 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.

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 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.)

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.

WHO WE ARE
-  lesbian or bisexual women (living openly as women)
-  age 21 and up
-  living in Connecticut
-  gathering to meet new people, socialize, and network.

WHAT WE DO

Our members host all types of activities all around the state. We hike, kayak, paint, drink, eat, play cards and games, picnic, walk our dogs, talk, dish, commiserate, debate, sing, carve pumpkins, DANCE, dress up, dress down, dress in costume, see plays and movies, and sometimes even take trips. 

HOW TO JOIN

Make sure your display name includes a first name and last initial (or more), completion of the profile questions, and a clear photo of your face to join. If you are declined, check your photo and make sure you meet membership criteria. You can ask for membership again after updating your photo or other issues.

You must be both woman-identified (living openly as a woman) AND non-heterosexual to join this group. Trans people who fit those criteria are also welcome. While we do enjoy spending time with our male and heterosexual friends, this group is for a specific part of the community.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

All of our events are hosted by a club member. Members can expect to be greeted and introduced to other members at all of our events (except perhaps those that involve massive public crowds). Please keep your photo updated so hosts can identify you at events.

DUES

We are no longer requiring annual dues.

HOW DO EVENTS WORK?

Anyone can create an event, or act as host at a larger community event. You can create your own event for coffee at the Starbucks near you, or invite other people to join you for Karaoke Night at your local bar. We encourage all members to plan and host events. We have several very active event organizers, others who only organize one type of event. Sometimes events are specified for a particular subgroup (ex: Parents, Vegans) and that's okay, too.

Most events are adults-only. Nursing mothers may ask their host if bringing their infant is appropriate. Older babies, children, minors, and men are not welcome at our events unless specifically mentioned by the event host. [Occasionally personal friends are invited to someone's home-based event. Sometimes an activity is child-appropriate or for families. Sometimes a bi-friendly event might specify that it will allow men.]

Members are sometimes permitted to bring a guest or two to an event. Please be careful about which other lesbian/bi/queer women you bring to our events, as you are responsible for you guest’s behavior.

PHOTO PRIVACY POLICY

We take photos of members enjoying our events and post them to this private meetup site. Only other members can view the photos. If you do not want your photograph taken, please immediately and politely let the photographer know. We will not remove photos that members find disagreeable.

Please do not post meetup event photos or tag our members in posts on your personal social media accounts (like Facebook) without permission from every person in the photo/post, including anyone in the background. Some people are not out.

Email: ctlbsmeetup@gmail.com

Thanks for checking us out!

[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. 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