Free Professional Networking: Board Games, BYO Lunch & Facility Tour

Schedule

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

North County Innovation Center (R&R Marketplace) | St. Louis, MO

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Network without the awkward small talk. Join us at 11 AM for BYO lunch, board games, and a facility tour. Free entry with business card.
About this Event

Networking, Unplugged.

Ditch the elevator pitch and pick up a game piece. We are changing how professionals connect in St. Louis. This event combines casual competition with genuine connection.

The Expectations

  • Bring Your Own Lunch: We provide the space; you fuel the conversation.
  • The "Price" of Admission: Entry is free, but you must take a tour of the NCIC facility and present a physical or digital business card.
  • Game On: We play board and card games to break the ice. No stiff handshakes required.

The Logistics

  • When: 11:00 AM
  • Where: NCIC - 10174 W Florissant Ave
  • Parking: Free onsite parking available.

Come for the tour, stay for the games, leave with new connections.


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Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Doors Open

Info: Check in and get settled. Order from Cathy's Kitchen. Casual open networking begins immediately as attendees arrive.


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Quick Tour (Required)

Info: Discover the resources powering local business. This segment includes brief insights into NCIC, theFORGE, and Praxis, followed by a guided walkthrough of the facility.


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM
Games & Networking

Info: Unpack your lunch and pick a table. We facilitate board and card games designed to replace awkward small talk with genuine interaction.


๐Ÿ•‘: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PM
Closing Information, Group Photo, & Clean-up

Info: We snap a quick photo for social media to highlight our attendees. Afterward, we tidy the game stations and head back to the workday.


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Where is it happening?

North County Innovation Center (R&R Marketplace), 10174 West Florissant Avenue, St. Louis, United States

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