This group is for all Black Professionals, to network and socialize while discussing great ideas. Whether it is how to close the next deal, career plans or how to start a business venture. Our focus is personal and economic growth! Let us come together as one community to build rewarding and profitable relationships with each other. Throughout the year we will have many different types of events which will give members an opportunity to meet, mingle, share ideas and get to know each other. S …

WHO WE ARE A gathering of Black Professionals from all over the New York City area who come together in a social and informal setting to make new friends and contacts in the professional arena. We are slowly exploring building teams and support groups. Helps entrepreneurs find new customers, get advice and build parterships. Monthly we host a Dinner Party, a New Member's Welcome Party, and a Promote Your Business Event. MEMBER TESTIMONIALS: http://www.meetup.com/newyorkcityblac...... *********** …

(BPF) Black Professionals in Fashion: A networking arena for African Americans who either work and/or aspire to become a part of the Fashion industry. BPF offers members an opportunity to have their voices heard by contributing ideas/talent/knowledge of the business in order to make sure African Americans have a prominent place in Fashion.

Black Tech is a meetup group to establish a community of technology professionals that help to advance startups born in the black community. No, you do not have to be black to join the group! But you do need to be committed to enhance the experience of a minority startup. The basic format of our meetups will be as follows: Intro and Thanks - 2 minutes or less Topic Speaker - 15 Minutes Speaker Q & A - 15 Minutes Break -  10 minutes Startup Showcase - 30 Minutes (2 early stage startup's @ …

SOC Business Professional Nightlife & After Work Social is one of the Meetup groups under the umbrella of Shades of Color NYC. Please go to our sponsor link to learn more. SOC Business Professional Nightlife & After Work Social is designed to introduce women interested in ethnic men of different shades of color Black, Latino, Indian, Asian, Multiracial, Bi-racial, etc... to those men. Both singles and couples are welcome to join; you do not have to be a business & career professional to be a pa …

  Most blessings and a Happy 2011  to all Black Professional Lunch Mates. This year will be the most prosperous New Year for you all. There will be many professional event, social brunches, business receptions and even speedating for all to enjoy. In addition, we will promote elegant and upscale affairs for all members that love the lifestyle.   We understand that like minded professionals enjoy the company of one another and desire to foster professional alliances among  each other. Yes, this o …

Those who work in the area of 50th street and 5th, 6th,7th avenues in New York City. (Or if you work close enough to that area) This is a small group for us women to refresh and rejuvenate, vent and heal for an hour before we get back to our 9-5 during the day. Sometimes we need to get together, eat, walk around the block, or do small errands and forget about our frustrations that we may have during the day. We all know the stereotypes that we may get pegged into; this is a group for black women …

This group is catered to black entrepreneurs whose initiatives/ventures center around tech and new media. Meetups will allow for members to share resources and encourage one another to reach their goals in their business initiatives. As the name coincidentally denotes, we want to move each other from our "beta" phases to a complete launch of our ventures. In addition to meeting with each other, we will be meeting at tech sessions, mixers, and conferences to expand our resources and network.

A place to network, build friendships and connect with black alumni of top colleges or Ivy League schools. Members are engaged in professional endeavors that often, though not always, require a graduate degree. Or have achieved great professional success (i.e. investment banking, work in a top law firm, etc.) although they haven't gone to a tier 1 school. We will get to know each other over drinks, dinner and brunches. Some of our activities will include invitations to networking events, product …

The "Beyond the Business Plan" Entrepreneur Roundtable , a division of Startup Stability & Growth Consulting, is a forum where small and mid-size business owners, from a cross section of industries, gather to brainstorm innovative solutions to their current business challenges, network , receive strategic business coaching and learn from the experiences of seasoned entrepreneurs and business professionals and each other. Topics discussed will include Business Des …

Welcome to The Manhattan Small Business Roundtable. This group was started to give small business owners, entrepreneurs, solo-practitioners, and more a place to meet, network, and exchange ideas. Our events include: high-speed networking events, round-table discussions, and featured speakers. The goal of this group is to provide the network, resources, and contacts that are required to succeed in today's competitive environment. Meetings take place in our centrally located Midtow …

This is a social networking community for Black women professionals (38-50's) who want to gather to dine at some of the more upscale NYC restaurants and attend sophisticated events. This group is for "foodies" anywhere on the spectrum between novice and connoisseur - whatever your scenario, meet other engaging, fun-loving professionals while sampling the finest cuisine NYC has to offer. These events will be a bit pricey, but then - [i]you enjoy the finer things in life![/i]    

    Welcome to Black and Latina Bi/Lesbian Professionals!   A group of fun-loving, career-minded friends launched Black and Latina Bi/Lesbian Professionals to provide unique, sophisticated and fun social events for the ever-evolving taste and interest of today's bi/lesbian woman. Social activities range from art openings, hotel bars, brunches, theater, movies, poetry readings, yoga, dinner parties, book clubs, white water rafting, afterwork drinks, outdoor adventures, wine tastings, group t …

The Black Public Relations Society - NY Chapter (BPRS-NY) has served as an advocate for black professionals in public relations, media relations, corporate communications, investor relations, government affairs, community relations, and related fields. Run by professionals for professionals, BPRS-NY addresses the diverse needs of its members through programs and partnerships that provide cultural and competitive advantages. BPRS-NY offers peer-to-peer support, mentorship, networking, job opportu …

    Today's Black Singles a division of The Today Group was created by Mark Anthony Jenkins with the purpose of organizing a national network for African Americans that hosts exclusive professional, social, cultural and singles events. These events include networking mixers, speed networking events, business conferences, seminars and expos, business  brunches, a monthly business and health book club, black tie affairs, community activism and volunteering, corporate …

The purpose of this group is to provide a venue for professionals in the Black community to socialize, network, build relationships and connections. We specialize in social gatherings to promote businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as, singles events and mixers. This group has held events to appeal to the needs of our community such as speed networking, black tie affairs, after work events, concerts, business pitch meets and much more. The mission of this group is to host exclusive African-Amer …