Networking groups near Elyria, OH

Welcome to the Cleveland Commercial Real Estate Network! This group is designed for real estate professionals, investors, and enthusiasts interested in exploring the dynamic landscape of commercial real estate in the Northeast Ohio area. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a property manager, broker, or just starting out, this is the perfect place to connect, learn, and collaborate. We Offer: Networking Opportunities: Meet fellow professionals, share insights, and build valuable connections that can help you grow your business. Educational Events: Attend workshops, seminars, and panel discussions featuring industry experts who will cover topics like market trends, investment strategies, and property management. Market Tours: Join us for site visits to various commercial properties around Cleveland to gain firsthand experience and understand the local market better. Collaborative Projects: Partner with like-minded individuals on investment opportunities, joint ventures, or community initiatives. This group is open to anyone with an interest in commercial real estate in Ohio, including but not limited to: Investors Brokers Developers Property Managers Real Estate Attorneys Financial Analysts Students and New Professionals Join us as we explore the exciting opportunities in Cleveland's commercial real estate market, and work together to foster growth and innovation in our community!

VIB Connections is a chapter of AmSpirit Business Connections. We are comprised of local business professionals who meet weekly in a positive, supportive, and structured environment that enables members to develop meaningful, long-term relationships in the local business community. We are more than just a networking group for entrepreneurs, sales representatives, and professionals. Our members learn the Value of the *Know, Like, and Trust formula*. We are dedicated to attending and getting to know each other. We want to get to know each other personally, each person’s business, what they have to offer, and what type of customer or client will help them reach their goals. Our members build lasting relationships based. Attending this weekly meeting is great because we always know there is the potential of receiving real referrals.. not just tips or leads. Personal Referrals are everyone's preferred way of doing business. When you are a member of VIB Connections you have other members out there working for YOUR business each and every day. The facts prove a personal referral is more effective than an ad in the newspaper. Come see what we are all about. We believe in having fun while being serious about building our respective businesses.

**Are you a Litchfield, Ohio family or within close proximity looking to connect with other closeby families?** Our purpose is to connect Litchfield families and households, share information and resources with one another, establish a more supportive network and community. This is being started as a grassroots effort because I know there is a need for something like this and hope meetup.com can help me effectively and efficiently get it established. There are no joining fees or dues. No obligation to attend anything. So go ahead and join this meetup group and see what you think. And please give me as much feedback or suggestions as you can to help shape it to the best it can be.

Hello all .. New to the area & hoping to meet other lesbians for friendships, networking & gatherings & build a fun supportive community .. Such as events, dining, comedy clubs, art galleries, bowling, bonfires, hiking.. Open to all ideas.. Please feel free to message me about any ideas or interesting events in the area for possible meetups.

This is a group for anyone involved in the real estate business. Investors, Lenders, Real Estate Agents, Contractors, Title Companies, etc.... We are meeting for coffee/breakfast in an organized fashion to get some serious business and networking done! 1. We will be opening up with a brief introduction telling who ya are and what you are and what ya do. 2. We then move into buy sell swap and trade. this is our real estate market place. we let each other know what we have to offer and what we are looking for! 3. We will have a brief presentation that is purely educational to help us all grow our business for about 15 minutes, not some cheesy sales pitch, but true content! We will then take the remainder of the time to have open networking and make deals with our new contacts and match up with the buy sell swap and trade session! This format works! We did it back in the 90s and had MASSIVE success! Literally millions were made in that room every year! In its height, we had upwards of 100 people per week showing up!!! Be on time, bring your best introduction and deals, and we cant wait to meet you there!!!

This group helps real estate investors who aspire to transition from part-time to full-time real estate investing. If your full time job today is getting in the way of your real estate dreams of tomorrow, this group is for you! Investing is a team sport and informal meetings like this are a great way to start building your personal network. We'll try to meet before work, at lunch, or after traditional business hours so you don't need to make up stories for your boss :) 

This group is open to investors of all experience levels--from just thinking about your first investment, to investors who have already made a full-time commitment.

**Our Goal:** We're here for a big reason: to help you discover the exciting world of investing and break free from the regular work routine. **Who Can Join:** Everyone's invited to join us on this journey. If you want to learn about investing in a fun and easy way, come hang out with us as we play the awesome game CASHFLOW 101. It's all about having fun, networking, and learning together. **What's the Game:** If you're new to CASHFLOW 101 and want to know how to play, just click here: [Click Here](https://youtu.be/OTkww-NPjfs) **Cool Discussion Alert:** Get ready for something cool too! We're super thrilled to share that we'll be having special talks about real estate, businesses, sales, marketing, and stocks – basically all things money-related. Imagine it as a super fun chat where we all get to learn new and exciting things with different perspective on that subject while having a light Q&A session. **Our Club:** Oh, by the way, our CASHFLOW Club is totally official and recognized by Robert and Kim Kiyosaki through RichDad.com. So, we're part of a pretty cool gang that's all about learning and growing together. Get set to learn, play, and chat about money in the most exciting way. Can't wait to see you there!

Welcome to Spokes N' Jokes. We are Cleveland's Oldest Running Social Bike Riding Group on Meetup! This is a local Co-ed biking group ages 21 and up that likes to ride their bikes in a group setting. This is a non competitive group that is created to build social networks of bike riders. This is a social group, which means we put social and fun first. Anyone looking to race or brag about their bike might not fit in too well here. Spokes N' Jokes is a judgement free zone. Whether your bike is expensive or found in a dumpster, everyone is welcome here at Spokes N' Jokes. This group is laid back with the goal of exploring new trails, meeting new friends and trying new places to eat. Spokes N' Jokes is a casual cycling group. While it is not a "speed group" it is not a beginner group either. Usually speeds are between 10 to 12 mph. The group was founded with the no rider left behind motto and I stand by it. Each event organizer understands this as well. Spokes N' Jokes has evolved into a "Traveling" bike group. We feature one trail a month that is out of the area to try. We have gotten board doing the same trails over and over again so once a month, we feature something out of the area to explore. We still occasionally put up the local rides, dubbed Spokes N' Jokes classics to enjoy. Trails consist of rail trails and metro parks with the occasional Single Track thrown in there. Spokes N' Jokes is open to people who enjoy life and are not easily offended. Bikers who are compared to Lance Armstrong, Greg Lamond, or anyone attempting "X-Games" stunts are NOT going to enjoy this leisure activity especially for these rides. On our casual rides, there is a no "Lancing Policy." That means this ride is not a full throttle Olympic time trial. Faster Riders must understand the speed of the group. So if you feel like riding, trying new places, have a good sense of humor and want to meet new friends, welcome aboard! \ \*\*Spokes N' Jokes is not liable for any injuries that may occur while attending our events. By RSVPing yes to attend any event or showing up to participate, you acknowledge that you accept full responsibility of yourself as well as guests you may bring, waiving any right to hold the group and its members responsible. There are many pictures posted of many different events. Please let me know if you do not want to be photographed. \

**April 6th miniseries: Cash flow is king!** We were able to secure some of the best in the multi-family space for our next event. Our guest host will be Investor Source CLE's own Erin Thomas. She will discuss how she builds up the commercial arm of KW's EZ Sales, what is different between a traditional realtor and what she offers, how to assess deals, and all things multi-family. Thank you for our hosts: **Icon Co-Work, Walk your plans** Our panelists include: **Christopher J. Litzler:** is Senior Vice President of Capital Markets for Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation. Before joining MMCC, Chris spent three years at Pinnacle Financial Group. Formed in 1990, Pinnacle Financial Group grew into one of the largest independently owned mortgage banking companies in the Midwest before being strategically acquired by MMCC in 2018. During his eight years in the mortgage banking industry, Chris has arranged over $1 billion in financing across the country. His historical production includes numerous loans closed in the five major asset types (multi-family, retail, office, industrial, and hotels) and other non-traditional asset classes like luxury condominiums, mixed-use, self-storage, mobile home parks, and other special purpose assets. Chris has successfully arranged over 250 capital placements with over 50 lenders including banks, credit unions, CTL, CMBS, debt funds, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (SBL and Conventional), life insurance companies, and pension funds. In 2019 Chris was recognized as the “Cleveland Office Breakout Agent” and “Marcus and Millichap Top First-Year Achiever in Financing” with total 2019 production ranked in the top 10 of MMCC nationally. Chris maintains a Co-GP and/or preferred equity interest in over $200 million of commercial real estate. The portfolio encompasses over 1,400 apartment units in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Ohio, over 100,000 square feet of medical office space in Ohio, Maryland, and New Jersey, and a Class-A self-storage facility in western New York. In Northeast Ohio, Chris is a general partner in over 300 market-rate apartment units. These investments include stabilized projects, ground-up construction, and adaptive reuse. Chris received a B.A. in Finance Economics from Ohio Wesleyan University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. **Paul Vincent ESQ:** Paul is a licensed attorney in the state of Ohio with extensive experience helping entrepreneurs. He takes pride in creatively solving problems and advising clients as they deal in real estate, run businesses, and make their estate plans, among his other practice areas. Paul enjoys building relationships and connecting people, and this team-building perspective has benefitted both him and his clients in countless ways. In addition to Paul’s legal background, he’s running a Fund with his brother, Adam, called Sidekick Capital that helps deals get closed with seller carry capital, earnest money deposit funds, and money for double-closings. He’s an owner of 165 units in Illinois with partners through syndication and has helped close half a billion dollars of syndications for business and real estate sales transactions **MAJOR THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Fund That Flip, Pathway Title, Front Line Home Inspections, SecuRealestate, Plank Road Tavern, TourDSpace, Reshape Social** ABOUT INVESTOR SOURCE: In our group: we brought wholesaling, added lending, sprinkled in multi-family investment strategies, and traditional 1-4 unit real estate experience and put it all under 1 umbrella. Our idea: Add an incredible amount of experience (collectively north of 7000+ transactions)and massive value to everyone that attends. We have a series of guest speakers coming in to discuss varying levels of investment strategies. Many will discuss their failures with equal parts to their successes. How do you assess deals? What makes a flip/hold strategy work? Where do I get the money? Where do I find the properties? What benefits of wholesale vs retail? How do I keep the money in my pocket? What are tax strategies? What's non-recourse vs recourse? Can I invest in real estate with no tax returns? Cap rates/NOI... how to raise capital, partnership structures for multi-family, tax strategies, cash flow analysis... Anything and everything related to deal structure. From flips to 1-4 units... From how you can go from 1 to 650 units. Bridge financing options, short-term notes, ground-up financing for investment properties, hard money, and how it works... There has never been a group comprised of this much information for you to learn from. The end goal: EDUCATE! We want all those who attend to come out of each of our sessions ready to take on the world. This will be the event of all events. Sponsorship opportunities are available. LIMITED SPACE SO PLEASE RSVP **Format style:** **30 minutes interview style (don't worry we have ADHD too!)** **30 minutes deal presentation (investors send deals to present: investorsourcecle@gmail.com)** **1-hour networking**

This is a group for singles in the Cleveland Area, including the city itself and all its suburbs, interested in forming new friendships, networking, and finding and keeping long term romantic relationships. This group was started to help form friendships, professional networks, and finding and keeping that right person to spend your future with. We welcome everyone who is serious about this, but the group is specifically designed for successful people in their 20's through 50's. The speed dating events, lock and key events and other holiday singles events run by Pre-Dating are located here at [Cleveland Speed Dating](https://clevelandspeeddating.com), at [Pre-Dating's Cleveland Page](https://pre-dating.com/cleveland-speed-dating/), the [Cleveland Lock & Key Event Page](https://www.lockandkeyevents.com/cleveland-singles-parties/).

Welcome to the Cleveland Small Businesses Pop Up Shop Events Meetup! This group is perfect for small and large business owners who are passionate about their businesses and are looking to network, learn, and grow. We focus on the intersection of social, business, and spirituality, as well as charity rides, fashion clothing and manufacture for profit, creating successful businesses, small retail business owners, women business owners, fashion designers, small business growth, and shopping tours. Join us for retail therapy, shopping tours, and connecting with like-minded individuals in the Cleveland area. Let's support each other and make our businesses thrive!

This group is designed for people in their 20's to 50's to meet, form friendships, network, and find romance. It will feature a variety of activities from Speed Dating events, restaurant happy hours, Singles Parties and Lock and Key Events, dinner and discussions, visiting art galleries, picnics, and park visits, board game meetups, speaking engagements on topics of professional and personal interests to dating and relationship events such as hosting guest speakers on topics to enhance one's ability to find and keep a good relationship, and book discussions on topics of member interest. You can visit either of our websites for more info like here on [Pre-Dating.com](https://www.pre-dating.com/cleveland-speed-dating/) or on [LockAndKeyEvents.com](https://www.lockandkeyevents.com/akron-singles-parties/#2469), or on our [local Cleveland Speed Dating website here](https://clevelandspeeddating.com/).

We believe that laughing together strengthens bonds and builds a more tight-knit community, which is why Secret Society Comedy has been hosting pop-up comedy events all over Northeast Ohio. Cleveland has a lot to offer when it comes to our food, art, and music scenes, but nothing brings people together like moments of catharsis where we can let go of who we pretend to be, and just laugh in the moment with a room full of new friends. Our mission is to help transform Cleveland into one of the best cities in the country for independent comedy, and here's how Secret Society Comedy is doing it: 1. Creating top-notch comedy experiences: From the moment you walk through our doors to the conversations you have with the comedians and fellow comedy fans following the show, you feel like you're part of something bigger than the run-of-the-mill comedy show. 2. An intimate, inclusively exclusive environment: Our shows pop up in different intimate venues every week, creating a close-knit and exclusive atmosphere. This allows the audience to have a more personal connection with the performers and each other, fostering a sense of community that is lacking at larger venues. We're in the business of creating those "you had to be there" moments. 3. Diverse and engaging lineups: When we laugh, it's our brain's way of saying "I've never looked at it that way before." By bringing together a diverse lineup of styles, perspectives, voices, and backgrounds, the shows cater to a wide audience, ensuring there's something for everyone. 4. Local and emerging talent: By providing a platform for up-and-coming talent, both local and traveling, we're contributing to the growth and development of the local comedy community, introducing traveling acts to our city and local comedy fans, and introducing you to those headlining performers who are just breaking through in the national comedy scene. From Mark Normand, to Josh Johnson, to Jordan Jensen and beyond, you never know which up-and-coming comic will take the stage at one of our shows. 5. Diversity of venues: We pop up in different locations weekly so no two Secret Society experiences feel the same. From coffee shops, to bowling alleys, to art galleries, to bars and restaurants, we believe anything can be turned into a comedy club. (But you can always catch us at the Mahall's Apartment on Saturdays at 11:30 pm). 6. A strong sense of community: By attending our shows, you become part of a like-minded group of comedy enthusiasts, providing opportunities for socializing, networking, and making new connections and friends, before and after the spotlight. Join our Secret Society -- we look forward to laughing together!