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General Business Networking - Columbus

Wed, Nov 4, 11:00 PM

From Strive Networking

4.0

**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.*

3 attendees

Growth Through Grants: 2-Day Grants Boot Camp

Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM

From Smashing Your Sales Goals: Columbus

Develop Competitive Grant Proposals & Funding Strategies Winning grants requires more than finding opportunities, it requires a strategy. The **Growth Through Grants 2-Day Boot Camp** is an immersive, two-day training designed to help participants understand the grant process from beginning to end. You'll learn how to identify funding opportunities, develop stronger proposals, and position your organization for long-term funding success. Whether you're applying for your first grant or refining your current approach, this boot camp will equip you with practical tools and proven strategies you can immediately put into action. During the Boot Camp You'll Learn ✔ How to identify grant opportunities that fit your mission ✔ How funders evaluate applications ✔ Building a competitive grant strategy ✔ Writing stronger grant proposals ✔ Budget and narrative best practices ✔ Common mistakes that reduce funding chances ✔ Building long-term relationships with funders ✔ Preparing your organization for future funding Featured Instructors **Dr. Erika Pryor**Founder, EPIC Learning Today **Tiffany Nobles**T. Noble Grant Consulting Who Should Attend * Small business owners * Non-profit leaders * Community organizers * Social entrepreneurs * Creative consultants * Executive Directors * Program Managers **Investment: $497** **Your registration includes:** * Two full days of live instruction including breakout sessions and independent working sessions to customize your Proposal Tool Kit * Workshop and Interactive activities so you customize your Proposal Tool Kit as you go * Networking opportunities with business owners, grant makers and capital providers * Exclusive access to the invite only ***The Capital Access Mixer*** to connect with funding and capital access partners that can support your growth. **Event Details** 📅 October 23–24, 2026 🕛 12:30 PM–5:00 PM 📍 Location: **Columbus Metropolitan Library – Martin Luther King (MLK) Branch** Seats are limited to encourage an interactive learning experience. Reserve your spot today and start building a stronger grant funding strategy. **[Official Registration Site --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growth-through-grants-2-day-boot-camp-registration-1992583572103?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growth-through-grants-2-day-boot-camp-registration-1992583572103?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Join our FREE Growth Through Grants Series: Grant Makers Panel** webinar to hear from grant experts, ask questions, and continue building your grant funding strategy before and after the Boot Camp. ➡️ **Register for the FREE webinar here:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992584008408?aff=oddtdtcreator Purchases are non-refundable.

1 attendee

Escape to Italy! Women's Networking Social

Thu, Oct 8, 4:30 PM

From Evolve Women's Collective: Central Ohio

4.9

Fun Networking Lunch with other female entrepreneurs and businesswomen! Bring a friend or two who would like to mix, mingle, and meet like minded women. Lunch orders placed at 12:30 (please arrive in time to be seated with the group). At 2 PM, enjoy shopping at this unique market. *Ladies are responsible for their own meal and shopping expenses.* Questions? Susan Z - 937-409-0554 • [zmusique@sbcglobal.net](mailto:zmusique@sbcglobal.net)

3 attendees

Evolve Elevate (Virtual)

Wed, Oct 7, 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 Synergy: Westerville Chapter

Fri, Oct 16, 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

NFT AI ART Columbus

Thu, Oct 15, 1:30 PM

From TechLife Columbus

4.6

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

1 attendee

Evolve Elite: Lewis Center

Tue, Oct 13, 3:00 PM

From Evolve Women's Collective: Central Ohio

4.9

Evolve isn’t about collecting business cards, perfecting your elevator pitch, or walking into a room feeling like you have to impress everyone. It’s about **community, connection, and growth—together.** Evolve Elite brings women entrepreneurs together for meaningful conversations, authentic relationships, collaborative problem-solving, and the kind of support that helps you move forward in both business and life. ### What to Expect **A Warm Welcome** You won’t be left standing alone wondering who to talk to. Our Welcome Team will help you get connected and feel part of the community from the moment you arrive. **Real Introductions** Tell us who you are, what you do, and what you're working toward. You don’t need the perfect pitch—just be you. **A Member Spotlight** Get to know one of the women in our community beyond what she does for a living. You’ll hear a little of her journey, what she’s learned along the way, and something practical that may help you on yours. **Meaningful Small-Group Conversations** This is where Evolve comes alive. Through guided breakout conversations, we’ll explore topics around business growth, leadership, confidence, connection, and personal development. You’ll have an opportunity to share your experiences, learn from other women, and work through real challenges together. **Women Helping Women** Every meeting includes an opportunity to ask: **“How can we help?”** Need an introduction? A resource? Feedback on an idea? A referral? An accountability partner? Share what would help you move forward and give others the opportunity to support you. **A Next Step** We don't want you to leave with pages of notes you'll never look at again. Our goal is for you to leave with a meaningful connection, a new perspective, a helpful resource, or a tangible next step you can actually use. ### You Belong in the Conversation You don’t have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. Bring your questions. Bring your ideas. Bring your challenges. Bring your experience. **Come as you are—and be part of a community of women who confidently lead, courageously grow, and build thriving businesses and meaningful lives together.** Guests are always welcome. We’d love to meet you! For more information, contact Mentor Director Anne-Claire Van Aken at anneclaire.evolve@gmail.com.

3 attendees

Data & Analytics Wednesday - Fighting Hunger with Data

Wed, Oct 7, 10:30 PM

From TechLife Columbus

4.6

**Beyond the Numbers: How Mid-Ohio Food Collective Combines Data, Customer Insights, and Human-Centered Design to Fight Hunger** Data tells us what is happening. Customer stories help us understand why. So, what happens when dashboards and lived experience are brought together? In this session, [Mid-Ohio Food Collective](https://mofc.org/)'s Data & Insights team will share how quantitative analytics, qualitative research, and human-centered design are combined to make more informed decisions, improve programs, and better serve our customers and partners. Attendees will learn how a mission-driven organization is building a culture where data and lived experience work together to drive impact. **About Our Speakers** [Kevin W. Jolly](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwjolly/) is Mid-Ohio Food Collective’s Sr. Manager of Data and Analytics, having joined the organization in February 2026. He earned his PhD in General Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso after attending Iowa State University and like anyone who has studied human behavior, he remains fascinated by the stories that people tell through their data. Kevin has served in data and data leadership roles in a career that spans the education and energy sectors, and he takes the greatest joy in visualizing information for others. He lives in Columbus with his wife, two dogs, and a handful of chickens. [Nicole DeLozier](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-delozier-157483162/) is the Strategy & Insights Manager at Mid-Ohio Food Collective, where she leads customer insights, qualitative research, and human-centered design initiatives that help shape organizational decision-making. Throughout her career, she has been driven by the belief that the strongest insights emerge when data and human experiences are understood together. Nicole is passionate about helping organizations combine data, lived experience, and curiosity to better understand the communities they serve. When she’s not facilitating conversations or designing research projects, she’s often exploring new ways to bring people together through learning, creativity, and shared experiences. **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/)

6 attendees

Central Ohio Chapter Meeting: The Money Room: Live Deal Funding

Tue, Oct 6, 9:00 PM

From COREE Community of Real Estate Entrepreneurs

4.7

**(Please note: RSVPing on Meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you'll need to register on our website, [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=Columbus-Chapter-Meeting-The-Money-Room-Live-Deal-Funding-14-10-6-2026).)** If you can't fund it...THERE IS NO DEAL. Most investors spend their time looking for properties. Successful investors spend just as much time learning how to pay for them. Because here's the truth... **There are usually far more ways to fund a deal than most investors realize**. That's why we're turning our October meeting into **The Money Room.** Real investors will present real deals. With photos. Comps. Repair estimates. Purchase prices. And experienced lenders, private investors, creative finance experts, and other investors throughout the room will help structure funding solutions live. Some deals may get funded. Every deal will teach you something. Earlier in the evening, Vena Jones-Cox will moderate **How to Fund Any Deal**, covering conventional loans, DSCR financing, hard money, private money, seller financing, subject-to purchases, equity partnerships, and how experienced investors combine multiple funding sources when one loan isn't enough. Whether you're looking for money, looking to lend money, or simply want to understand how deals actually come together, this will be one of the most practical meetings of the year. And don't forget one of the biggest benefits of every COREE meeting... Your next lender, private investor, partner, contractor, or buyer may already be sitting at your table. **(Again, RSVPing on Meetup does NOT reserve your seat. Please register on our website, [HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=Columbus-Chapter-Meeting-The-Money-Room-Live-Deal-Funding-14-10-6-2026).)**

3 attendees

IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes

Fri, Oct 2, 12:00 PM

From IxDA Columbus

4.8

Join the local UX and Design community for our casual monthly breakfast meetup. The [food menu](https://www.metsisitalian.com/park-service-coffee-breakfast) is a little limited this time, but we're all going to want the [little ricotta donut balls](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/696965720cb6ff5c10d9d304/1789418540860-2FODO7BMQZ12XDW3YEFG/PS_Metsis-03breaky.jpg?format=1000w) anyway. Thanks to the team at Nationwide for supporting the community.

11 attendees

Investing & Personal Finance Meeting

Sun, Oct 11, 7:00 PM

From Columbus Investing and Personal Finance Group

4.6

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

1 attendee

Lewis Center Networking Lunch

Thu, Oct 15, 4:00 PM

From Lewis Center Business Gold Star Referral Group

4.6

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)

3 attendees

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