Networking groups near Woodbury, 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

Join us for our Small Business Networking Zoom With Lynn meetup! This group is focused on helping small business owners develop effective marketing strategies, connect with local professionals, and run profitable businesses. We also offer resources and coaching on lifestyle management, building successful businesses, and fostering leadership accountability. This group is ideal for all entrepreneurs and solopreneurs looking to grow their businesses and individuals interested in real estate investment. Come join us and build your network, learn valuable skills, and achieve your business goals together with our supportive community! Every Thursday. Here is the invite if you would like to share it: Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlduugpjovGtbta-ClgD5MiIKjcOwu3SOJ

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

Welcome to Waterbury Connects! This group is dedicated to supporting individuals in their personal development and professional growth. Whether you're a local professional, business owner, or simply looking to lead a successful life, this is the place for you. Join us for meetups focused on running a profitable business, educational courses, and networking with other like-minded individuals. Let's come together to empower and inspire each other to achieve our goals and live our best lives. We look forward to connecting with you!

CT Hackerspace 30 Echo Lake Road Watertown, CT CT Hackerspace is located in Watertown, Connecticut, just north of the City of Waterbury .  Connecticut's Oldest Hackerspace. Providing a community workshop and prototyping center with a growing community to help make your ideas real by our ALL VOLUNTEER community.   Interests / Search Tags:Projects, Arduino, CNC, Machining, Programming, shop, industrial, maker, makerspace, linux, soldering, welding, robot, robotics, engineering, steampunk, virtual, scifi, gps, fabrication, metalwork, music, circuit bending. DIY, nasa, OpenWrt, Linux, Wifi, Ethernet, building, open source, hacker, hardware, mesh network, laser cutter, ninjas, geeks, l33t, microcontroller, solar, internet of things 

Rediscover, Reignite, and Realize Your Purpose Workshop Hosted by Career Development and Mental Fitness Coach, Coach Jackie Are you ready to reconnect with your passion, refuel your inner fire, and turn your dreams into reality? Join us for an immersive and transformative experience at the Rediscover, Reignite, and Realize Your Purpose Workshop\* hosted by the renowned career development and mental fitness coach, Coach Jackie. Dates: October 13-14, 2024Location: Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, Litchfield CT What to Expect: Rediscover: Dive deep into self-reflection and uncover the core values and passions that drive you. Through guided exercises and insightful discussions, you will reconnect with your inner purpose and gain clarity on what truly matters in your life and career. Reignite: Feel the spark of inspiration as you explore new possibilities and set actionable goals. Engage in dynamic activities designed to reignite your enthusiasm and creativity, empowering you to overcome obstacles and embrace new opportunities. Realize: Turn your vision into reality with practical strategies and a supportive network. Develop a personalized action plan that aligns with your goals and aspirations and learn how to maintain momentum and resilience in the face of challenges. Highlights of the Workshop: Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on sessions focused on self-discovery, strategic planning, and goal setting, guided by Coach Jackie and other expert facilitators. Presencing Practices: Learn grounding and mindfulness techniques to enhance your mental fitness and stay focused and present in your journey. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, form accountability partnerships, and build a supportive community that will uplift and motivate you. Why Attend? This workshop is designed for women entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone seeking to align their career with their true purpose. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or looking to reignite your passion, this event will provide you with the tools, insights, and support you need to thrive. About Coach Jackie: Coach Jackie is a dedicated career development and mental fitness coach with a passion for helping individuals unlock their potential and achieve their dreams. With years of experience and a compassionate approach, Coach Jackie empowers clients to rediscover their purpose, reignite their passions, and realize their full potential. Join us for this life-changing workshop and take the first step toward a more purposeful and fulfilling future. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today! Register Now: https://www.coachjackieross.com/retreat We cannot wait to see you there and embark on this transformative journey together! Warm regards, Coach Jackie

[CLICK HERE](http://www.socialfundation.com) to see our main meetup events calendar[ http://www.socialfundation.com](http://www.socialfundation.com) **Come join a diverse and interesting singles group focused on friendships. We offer Dancing,  Nightlife, Dinning, Wine Tasting's, Happy Hours, Cocktails & Conversations, Concerts, Plays, Movies, Boat Cruises,** **Dating, Professional Social Networking,Picnics, Beach Parties, Bowling, Billiards, and Brunches just to name a few!**  **Would you like to discover new places while expanding your social circle, and perhaps even meeting that "special someone" along the way? And all of this while having the time of your life!** **Come join a singles group focused on getting out, enjoying a variety of activities, making new friendships and enjoying the company of so many interesting singles. And by the way, if you do meet that special person we encourage you to please keep coming back to our events as a couple. The friendships that are formed here surpass the word "single."** **We hope you can join us and have some fun with us,**

Hello Connecticut Professionals! "Word of Mouth" referrals are the most effective way to grow your business! Join the Simply Referrals Danbury Business Networking Group to meet local and surrounding area business professionals via zoom and in-person events. Our events are set in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for networking your business without any pressure or ultimatums. The events are fun and productive! Hope to see you there!

The mission of the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN) is to empower real people who use SOLIDWORKS products to collaborate with, learn from, and teach others.

Connect with us anytime, anywhere, on any device for in-depth technical communications and face-to-face networking. We'll see you there!

We are a SOLIDWORKS sponsored local user group covering the state of Connecticut and we're here to offer Connecticut SOLIDWORKS users a place to gather for networking and learning opportunities on a quarterly basis. Come join us for pizza and great company while expanding your SOLIDWORKS knowledge through presentations by experts in their field(s).
Beginners to experts, all SOLIDWORKS Users in the area are encouraged to attend.

Are you currently in sales or sales management and tired of not seeing success in your sales activity?

Want to learn new sales techniques or get help solving your current sales issues? Then this is the group for you.

As a member of this group you will be invited to attend group social events to network with other sales professionals and share best sales practices, join small group sales training classes, and gain access to 1 on 1 sales coaching/problem solving sessions.

DANBURY Alchemist Nation Business and Real Estate Professionals Networking event for like minded individuals to meet and connect with Professionals from Danbury, Bethel, Newtown, Ridgefield, Redding, New Milford, Waterbury, Connecticut. At CHARTER OAK BREWING. 39B Shelter Rock Rd Danbury Connecticut 06810. [https://danbury.alchemistnation.com/](https://danbury.alchemistnation.com/) If you are new to Real Estate Investing, Or a seasoned Investor we welcome you all. Entrepreneurs, Investors, Attorneys, Financial Planners, Fix & Flip, Contractors, Flippers, Innovators, Coaches, Book Keepers, Brokers, Business Strategists, Lenders, Property Managers, Mentors, Wholesalers. Come early and enjoy this meeting with other like minded investors. Attending Members and Guests please RSVP ONLY IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING. Enjoy and share information so we can ALL grow together. You don't want to miss this event. Bring your business cards. See you and your friends soon If you are traveling on I-84 Traffic is heavy, So start early. Note: We are looking to build 100 Millionaires, Are you ready? No selling at this live event.

DANBURY Alchemist Nation Business and Real Estate Professionals Networking event for like minded individuals to meet and connect with Professionals from Danbury, Bethel, Newtown, Ridgefield, Redding, New Milford, Waterbury, Connecticut. At CHARTER OAK BREWING. 39B Shelter Rock Rd Danbury Connecticut 06810. Thursday June 29, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. [https://danbury.alchemistnation.com/](https://danbury.alchemistnation.com/) If you are new to Real Estate Investing, Or a seasoned Investor we welcome you all. Entrepreneurs, Investors, Attorneys, Financial Planners, Fix & Flip, Contractors, Flippers, Innovators, Coaches, Book Keepers, Brokers, Business Strategists, Lenders, Property Managers, Mentors, Wholesalers. Come early and enjoy this meeting with other like minded investors. Attending Members and Guests please RSVP ONLY IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING. Enjoy and share information so we can ALL grow together. You don't want to miss this event. Bring your business cards. See you and your friends on Thurs June 29, at 7:00 P.M. If you are traveling on I-84 Traffic is heavy, So start early. Note: We are looking to build 100 Millionaires, Are you ready? No selling at this live event.

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.

*This group is operated by **N*****orthwestern Connecticut Community College's Entrepreneurial Center** *as of **11 December, 2023**.* **Northwestern Connecticut Community College's Entrepreneurial Center** We're a great resource for startups and small businesses! We hope you'll join us and get great help from our community of mentors! We have several ways to get connected and get support: **The Startup Small Business Helpdesk!** Hosted by Entrepreneurial Center Director John Fiorello, the Startup Helpdesk is a virtual entrepreneur roundtable anyone can attend to get help, support, and advice from peers and mentors in the small business and startup space. Have questions about how to launch a business? Spending most of your time putting out fires instead of working ON your business? Looking to raise funding for your startup? Having trouble understanding your architype customer? Searching for product/market fit? Drop in and get FREE help! Learn from mentors and peers with years of startup and small business development experience. We host our virtual meetings via Webex. More information here: [www.nwcc.edu/helpdesk](www.nwcc.edu/helpdesk) **Small Business Seminars!** If you're in Connecticut (we're in the Northwest Corner) you should also check out our FREE Small Business Seminars. They cover a wide range of topics including ecommerce, social media, marketing, HR, business planning, industry-specific training, taxes, incorporation, financing, and other general business topics. If there's a specific topic that would be helpful for you, just let us know and we'll see if we can find an expert in the field to teach it! Sessions are monthly, typically run 3 hours on a weekday evening, and include food. For more info: [www.nwcc.edu/sbs ](www.nwcc.edu/sbs) **Northwest Startup Community Nights!** Northwest Startup Community Nights are a chance to hear pitches from several early-stage startups as they share their market, background, customers, and business challenges. When you attend, you get a chance to network with mentors and founders, and then participate in a casual and fun roundtable, small group setting to provide startups help as they fight the good startup fight! You'll provide your expertise, insights, and prodding questions as you help them in their quest for global benevolent world domination! More info here: [www.nwcc.edu/startup](www.nwcc.edu/startup) **One-on-one mentoring sessions!** Get one-on-one help with our Entrepreneurial Center Director, John Fiorello, virtually or in person, over a cup of coffee or lunch. Feeling stuck? Need to bounce some ideas off of someone? Working through your Business Model Canvas and not sure you understand what a value prop is? These mentoring sessions are wide open and are designed to help you where you're most stuck. They're also a great way to get connected to our community and prep for Northwest Startup Community Nights if you'd like to pitch at an event. To schedule a session: [www.calendly.com/nwcc](www.calendly.com/nwcc) **One additional note:** All programming by the NCCC Entrepreneurial Center is FREE and will always be free because we believe in paying it forward and providing access to everyone. You should never pay money to get support, pitch opportunities, or advice from anyone in the startup space!

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.

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!

NESIT

290 Pratt ST (2nd FL)

Meriden,CT

The NESIT mission is to foster collaborative learning in science and technology.

We do this by:

* Providing members a place to explore technical and creative projects.
* Hosting frequent, high quality and technical public workshops
* Teaching computer basics to the general public via free computer clinics
* Building a community of makers and hackers that thrive on sharing their knowledge.

Our Story

NESIT was founded in early 2010 by a group five friends who were looking to build out a physical workspace where we could create things (like a linux wet bar), experiment with HAM radio & network equipment, share and build knowledge in information security, participate in community charitable work and have a fun place to hang out.

We witnessed the explosion of the hackerspace movement first-hand at HOPE (Hackers On Planet Earth), by following the work of the Chaos Computer Club, and by talking with and watching the lectures of Mitch Altman. So we decided that we would use hackerspace model design patterns (specifically those of our friends at Noisebridge & Alpha One Labs ) to build and govern our organization. By early June we finalized our incorporation and by July had located a large industrial space which was within our means and central to everyone.

Currently we have 25 members, hundreds of supporters and a massive workshop in which we’re able to further our mission. We run activities of some type at least three days per week, and have seen steady growth in membership since day one.

None of this would be possible without the generous donations we’ve received and the supreme dedication of our officers, board, and members. We welcome all to visit us during our open ours so we can show you first hand what we are about!