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General Business Networking - Columbus

Wed, Aug 12, 10:00 PM

From Strive Networking

4.1

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

1 attendee

Lewis Center Networking Lunch

Thu, Aug 6, 4:00 PM

From Lewis Center Business Gold Star Referral Group

4.5

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

2 attendees

Confidence Lab: Self-Awareness, the Foundation of Confidence

Thu, Aug 6, 9:30 PM

From Greater Columbus Business Skills Meetup

4.8

**An honest conversation about the lifelong practice of knowing yourself, and showing up as yourself.** Over the past three months, Confidence Lab has explored a simple but powerful idea: confidence begins with seeing ourselves clearly. Self-awareness isn't something we achieve once, it's a lifelong practice. As we become more aware of our strengths, patterns, values, and blind spots, we gain the ability to make choices that are more intentional, more aligned, and more authentic. Join us as we wrap up our first quarterly theme, **Seeing Clearly**, with an engaging conversation about what it really takes to continue growing in self-awareness over time. **Description** What does it mean to know yourself? Not just in theory, but in the middle of everyday life? In this special fireside conversation, we'll sit down with community builder, storyteller, and Columbus influencer **Jeannette Burchfield** to explore her personal journey of self-awareness. Together, we'll discuss the experiences, relationships, feedback, and daily practices that have helped her become more grounded in who she is and how that ongoing work has shaped the way she lives, leads, and connects with others. This won't be a conversation about having it all figured out. It's about embracing self-awareness as an ongoing practice: learning to see ourselves honestly, staying aligned with our values, and growing through every season of life. Whether you've attended every Confidence Lab event or are joining us for the first time, you'll leave with practical insights, thoughtful reflection, and a deeper appreciation for why self-awareness is the foundation of lasting confidence. We'll also take a first look at our next quarterly theme, **Confidence in Relationship**, and explore how the work we do within ourselves shapes what becomes possible with others. **Featuring** **Jeannette Burchfield** is a Columbus-based community builder, storyteller, and social media influencer known for celebrating creativity, connection, and local culture. As the Social Media Coordinator for Opera Columbus and the creator behind Confetti Craft Club, Jeannette has built an engaged online community by encouraging people to embrace joy, express themselves authentically, and discover the vibrant experiences their city has to offer. Known for her colorful style, infectious enthusiasm, and genuine love for bringing people together, Jeannette believes confidence isn't about fitting into someone else's expectations, it's about becoming more fully yourself. Through storytelling, creativity, and community, she inspires others to live with curiosity, authenticity, and a little more confetti. [https://www.instagram.com/jeannetteyconfettii/](https://www.instagram.com/jeannetteyconfettii/) **What is Confidence Lab?** Confidence Lab is a community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully, you belong here. Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction, but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work. It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to live with authenticity and impact. ***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*

2 attendees

Fall In-Person Meet-N-Greet

Tue, Aug 11, 8:00 PM

From Smashing Your Sales Goals: Columbus

Get ready to connect, collaborate, and grow your community at the ***Smashing Your Sales Goals (SYSG) Fall Meet-N-Greet!*** *Smash Nation*— a vibrant and welcoming community for creative consultants, social innovators, professional service providers, entrepreneur support professionals, and the small business ecosystem builders —invites you to join in welcoming the Spring 2026 Cohort of dedicated business owners ready to take their venture to the next level. Join ***SYSG*** cohort members, trainers, sponsors, and partners for an engaging and interactive networking experience. This isn't just another meet-and-greet; it's a dynamic opportunity to gather, strengthen relationships, and actively brainstorm business development opportunities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Come ready to: * ***Connect*** with key players and potential collaborators in the small business community. * ***Share*** your successes, challenges, and insights with peers. * ***Brainstorm*** innovative strategies for sales and business growth. * ***Discover*** new partnerships and future partners. Let's amplify our collective impact and smash those sales goals together! **Who Should Attend:** Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 Cohort Members, Spring 2026 Cohort members, Trainers, Facilitators, Program Sponsors, Future Sponsors, Velocity Applicants, and Program Partners. **When**: Tuesday, August 11, 2926 **Where**: Warner Wood Park and Pavilion [4747 Central College Road, Columbus, OH 43081](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Warner+Woods+Park+%26+Pavilion/@40.0999435,-82.8601323,839m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88385f0025d4381b:0xc15eb51285691f4f!8m2!3d40.1002108!4d-82.8612015!16s%2Fg%2F11wb2pg50g?authuser=0&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwNS4yIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) **Time**: 4pm-6pm [To Officially Register Go To --> https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/W0CGLL8jvz4EkLNK5jav?notrack=true](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/W0CGLL8jvz4EkLNK5jav?notrack=true) Meet ***Smashing Your Sales Goals*** expert trainers, sales coaches, community supporters and partners. Learn more about upcoming SYSG events, trainings coaching opportunities to help take your business from surviving to thriving today! This event is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC!

1 attendee

Data & Analytics Wednesday - Voice Agents and AI

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30 PM

From TechLife Columbus

4.6

**“I’m Sorry, Can You Repeat That?”** **\- When and Why Voice Agents Fail** Every contact center leader has heard it: a caller repeating their name three times, getting more frustrated with each attempt. The dashboards look clean. Containment is up, confidence scores look fine. The system looks like it’s working, but your customer just had their worst interaction of the week, and none of your metrics caught it. Analyzing voice-driven customer experience today means chasing answers across a dozen scattered signals, transcripts, sentiment scores, handle times, escalation rates, without a comprehensive map of the thing you’re actually measuring: a conversation. That map exists, and it’s called linguistics. With it, the scattered signals fall into their right spots and order, and you stop patching symptoms and start diagnosing the experience. The map starts with a simple model. Every conversation runs on two channels: the form (sounds, words, timing, turns) and the meaning (the task, the situation, the feeling). Customers keep both channels aligned, with each other and with their partner’s, continuously and without thinking. A voice agent that serves them well has to do the same: keeping its form and meaning channels aligned, with each other, and with the customer’s, constantly and seamlessly. The map survives every technology shift, because it describes the conversation, not the implementation. From it, you get both halves of the job: design questions for building better customer experiences, and a matrix that turns “the customer was frustrated” or “the bot just didn’t get it” into concrete, measurable, fixable failure modes, the missing rows in your voice-of-customer analysis. Who this is for: CX and customer service leaders, analysts working with call and chat data, voice AI practitioners, and anyone who’s watched clean dashboards while their customers quietly suffered. **About our Speaker:** [Midam Kim](https://www.linkedin.com/in/midamkim/) is an ML Engineer at [ServiceNow](https://www.servicenow.com/), where she builds and evaluates a multilingual voice AI platform spanning a dozen languages. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from Northwestern University and has backgrounds in linguistics, speech science, cognitive science, machine learning, and business. Her work sits at the rare intersection of production ML engineering and speech science—translating decades of linguistic research into the engineering decisions voice AI teams are making right now. **Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:** [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com/), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com/), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com/), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro/) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com/)

4 attendees

Black Tech Week Meetup: Cleveland

Wed, Aug 19, 9:30 PM

From Smashing Your Sales Goals: Columbus

Black Tech Week Meetup - Cleveland, OH Join us for Black Tech Week Meetup on August 19th at 5:30 PM! Registration for this event has moved to Luma - Register here : https://luma.com/7h6xv2fs

1 attendee

Evolve Elevate (Virtual)

Wed, Aug 5, 3:00 PM

From Evolve Women's Collective: Central Ohio

4.9

Evolve is all about creating an Authentic Community, Deeper Connections, and Confident Growth. We are a group of entrepreneurial women who connect personally and professionally. We welcome every guest to experience our authentic community with no cliques and no judgment. Come as you are! There's a seat waiting for you. Elevate is an action-oriented connection experience designed to help women entrepreneurs move beyond surface-level networking and into meaningful growth, collaboration, and courageous action. Each session centers around a focused business or personal development topic, followed by intentional breakout discussions that encourage deeper conversations, real relationship-building, and practical next steps. Unlike traditional networking events, Elevate is designed to create momentum. Women are encouraged not only to share ideas, but to actively support one another through accountability, collaboration, brainstorming, and action-based growth. Every meeting is an opportunity to build authentic connections, gain fresh perspective, and leave with a clear action step to implement before the next session. This is a space where women rise together — not through competition or hustle culture, but through encouragement, courage, consistency, and intentional community. \*\*Evolve Women's Collective is a membership based professional women's group. You can find more information at [www.EvolveWomensCollective.com](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.EvolveWomensNetwork.com&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0UekYvD4PoVa7WUlFFVHyp). Feel welcome to be our guest anytime! [Join the Call](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://zoom.us/j/7894682064&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw127u1EMKvrsjTOPRaLUJ51)

1 attendee

Evolve Elite: Worthington Chapter

Tue, Aug 18, 3:00 PM

From Evolve Women's Collective: Central Ohio

4.9

Evolve exists to connect women entrepreneurs connect with one another, serve one another, and help one another overcome challenges in marketing, sales, networking, and professional development. **[Add to Calendar](https://www.evolvewomensnetwork.com/columbus-oh.html)** **What to Expect:** \~ Welcome team to greet you, introduce you to others, and make sure you feel a part of the group from your very first meeting \~ Welcome & Introductions: 15 second introductions \~ 15 Minute Speaker Spotlight: Member speaker who shares a bit of her story, how she got to doing what she does, and a tangible tip she uses to gain success in her business. No hard selling...no expectations. Simply giving the group an opportunity to get to know her and her journey. \~ 20 Minute Break Out Sessions: Small groups is where we connect best. Extroverted and Introverted alike get the opportunity to share on a deeper level and learn from one another. \~ Take Aways: Hear what the other groups talked about and share resources to grow yourself and your business \~ Grow Time!: Do you need a specific connection to a person, company, or industry? Share it with us! We love to open our networks to one another and grow together! For more information, contact Mentor Director, Anne-Claire Van Aken at anneclaire.evolve@gmail.com Guests are always welcome. We'd love to meet you!

1 attendee

IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes

Fri, Aug 7, 12:00 PM

From IxDA Columbus

4.8

Join the local UX community for our casual monthly breakfast event. This month, we head to Columbus' South Side for Lois Mann's year-round Christmas-themed restaurant. **The Restaurant is CASH-ONLY, so be prepared, but I believe there is an ATM inside, just in case you weren't.** Thanks to the team at Nationwide for supporting the group!

2 attendees

Evolve Synergy: Westerville Chapter

Fri, Aug 21, 12:30 PM

From Evolve Women's Collective: Central Ohio

4.9

At Evolve Synergy Sessions, you'll be part of a supportive mastermind where we share challenges, brainstorm solutions, and inspire one another to take bold steps in our businesses. Grow your network, gain fresh perspectives, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women who are committed to success. Whether you’re looking to move the needle in your business or simply need a space to connect and recharge, this is the perfect place to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. [Add Event to Calendar](https://evolvecolumbus.eventcalendarapp.com/) \*\* Please note, we will be arriving around 8:15a for open networking! Get there early and get connected! Contact Alexis Morley at [alexis.morley@edwardjones.com](mailto:alexis.morley@edwardjones.com) or Terri Lawson at [terri.lawson@e-merge.com](mailto:terri.lawson@e-merge.com) for more information.

1 attendee

How to Build a 6-Figure Real Estate Business Helping Sellers in Foreclosure

Sat, Aug 15, 1:00 PM

From The Real Estate Investors Association of Greater Cincinnati

4.6

**[Note: Registering here on Meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To reserve your seat, please register on our website, [HERE](https://www.cincinnatireia.com/Events.aspx?ID=IN-COLUMBUS-How-to-Build-a-6-Figure-Real-Estate-Business-Helping-Sellers-in-Foreclosure-49-8-15-2026).]** Most investors think foreclosure opportunities begin at the auction. The truth is, by then, many of the best opportunities have already passed. The real opportunity is in **pre-foreclosure**, when homeowners still have options, investors can actually see the property before buying it, and everyone has a chance to create a solution that benefits both the seller and the investor. And that’s becoming more important than ever. As more homeowners struggle with rising housing costs and financial pressure, investors who understand pre-foreclosures will have opportunities that simply aren’t available once a property reaches the auction or becomes bank-owned. But succeeding in pre-foreclosures takes more than sending postcards or making offers. You need to understand what homeowners are experiencing, how to communicate with them, and how to structure deals that truly solve their problems. That’s exactly what Dwan & Bill Twyford will teach during this intensive two-day workshop. With more than **80 years of combined real estate investing experience**, they’ve built successful businesses by helping homeowners in pre-foreclosure while creating profitable deals through subject-to investing, short sales, creative financing, and other proven strategies. **During this two-day workshop, you’ll learn:** • How to successfully market to homeowners in pre-foreclosure • What to say when you first talk with sellers—including real-world conversation scripts • Strategies for working with sellers who have substantial equity • How to negotiate profitable short sales when little or no equity exists • Subject-To investing and other creative financing techniques • Multiple exit strategies for pre-foreclosure deals • How to build a business that consistently generates leads instead of constantly chasing them Whether you’re buying your first investment property or building a full-time investing business, you’ll leave with practical systems and strategies you can begin using immediately. 📅 **August 15–16, 2026** 📍**Attend in person in Columbus, Ohio** — Register **[HERE](https://www.cincinnatireia.com/Events.aspx?ID=IN-COLUMBUS-How-to-Build-a-6-Figure-Real-Estate-Business-Helping-Sellers-in-Foreclosure-49-8-15-2026)** 💻 **Attend virtually from anywhere** — Register **[HERE](https://www.cincinnatireia.com/Events.aspx?ID=Online-Meeting-How-to-Build-a-6-Figure-Real-Estate-Business-Helping-Sellers-in-Foreclosure-49-8-15-2026)** One of the biggest benefits of attending in person isn’t just the education—it’s the people you’ll meet. Your next lender, buyer, contractor, mentor, private lender, or business partner could be sitting in the room with you. **Express Success members attend FREE with their member coupon code.** **[Again, registering here on Meetup does NOT reserve your seat. Please register through our website to reserve your seat.]**

2 attendees

Columbus Code & Coffee 89 @ Improving

Sun, Aug 16, 5:00 PM

From Columbus Code & Coffee

4.9

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

24 attendees

Black Tech Week Meetup - Cleveland, OH Join us for Black Tech Week Meetup on August 19th at 5:30 PM! Registration for this event has moved to Luma - Register here : https://luma.com/7h6xv2fs

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Meetup provides opportunities to connect with professionals in your area. By joining business development groups, you can attend events that help build your network, improve skills, and gain industry insights.

To find business development groups, search for events using keywords related to your industry. You can filter results by location to find gatherings in your city or region.

Some business development events are free, while others may require a fee. It depends on the group or organizer. Always check the event details for pricing information before RSVP'ing.

To RSVP for a business event, go to the event page on Meetup, where you will find an RSVP button. Click it, and you'll be added to the attendee list.

Yes, you can join multiple business groups on Meetup. This allows you to explore different aspects of business development and expand your network across various niches.

If there are no events in your city currently, consider widening your search criteria or exploring virtual events that allow you to participate online from anywhere.

Meetup is a platform that connects people through local groups and events. It's used to join activities that match your interests and meet new people.

Yes, you can start your own group focused on business development if there's a need in your area. This is a great way to bring together like-minded professionals.

Meetup is designed for group activities rather than 1-on-1 networking. Attending events, however, can naturally lead to meetings with individual contacts.

Prepare by researching the event topic, dressing professionally, bringing business cards, and having a few conversation starters ready to engage with others.

Meetup hosts both in-person and online events. Check the event details to see the format and choose ones that fit your preferences and schedule.

No, joining a group does not require you to attend every event. You can choose which events to participate in based on your interests and availability.

The reliability of events depends on the group organizer. While many are well-organized, it's a good idea to read reviews and check past events' feedback.

Meetup can provide opportunities for networking, but building connections will depend on your engagement and active participation in events.

Not all business interests may have active groups in every area. It's worth exploring online options or considering starting your own group to meet specific needs.