The Black Book: Speed Networking Mixer in New York City
About this Event
Who are you looking for? New customers? Business partners? Investors? Reliable service providers? Referrals? Or simply the right people to help you get where you're going?
You'll find everything you need at The Black Book Speed Networking Mixer!
Join us for an evening of networking, music, and meaningful connections in the heart of New York City.
is a growing network of entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and investors we designed this to help you find the people, resources, referrals, and opportunities you need FASTER
We have the systems to help you meet more people, have better conversations, and make connections that extend beyond the event.
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT
⚡ 12 Rounds of Speed Networking
Meet more people through structured networking rounds with a DJ playing your favorite hits.
💬 Better Conversations
We'll provide prompts, icebreakers, and conversation starters to help you move beyond the usual "What do you do?"
📖 Your Free Black Book Profile
Tell us what you do, what you offer, and who you're looking for. Your profile helps us identify potential leads, referrals, and recommended connections during and after the event.
🤝 Intentional Connections
Discover entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners from different industries who could become your next customer, collaborator, resource, or referral partner.
📸 Photo Booth
Come camera-ready! Capture your individual photo for your Black Book profile and enjoy your pictures instantly.
🎥 Professional Photo & Video Coverage
Capture the experience with professional multimedia coverage throughout the evening.
🎙️ MuvaCam Podcast Station
Step up to the mic, share your story, and showcase what you're building.
🎶 Music, Food & Networking
Enjoy your favorite hits, Haitian cuisine, a cash bar, and a room full of people worth meeting.
🕔 THE RUN OF SHOW
5:00 PM–6:00 PM
Happy Hour, Check-In & Rules of Engagement.
6:00 PM–8:00 PM
12 Rounds of Speed Networking with guided conversations, icebreakers, and DJ entertainment.
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
The Lounge Experience — continue the conversations, make introductions, exchange referrals, and enjoy the atmosphere.
📸 Photo Booth | 🎙️ Podcast Station | 🎥 Multimedia Coverage | 🏆 Games & Prizes
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY
Early Bird — $20 (Limited Availability)
General Admission — $30
Both tickets include:
✓ Full event admission from 5:00 PM–10:00 PM.
✓ Access to all 12 speed networking rounds.
✓ Guided icebreakers and conversation starters.
✓ Complimentary Black Book profile and potential connection recommendations.
✓ Access to the photo booth and multimedia experiences.
✓ Haitian cuisine available and cash bar on deck.
📍 EVENT DETAILS
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
📍 Out Of Ordinary (Formerly Taj Lounge)
48 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10010
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📲 Instagram: @thebusinessmeetup
📖 WHO'S BEHIND THE BLACK BOOK?
The Black Book is an initiative of The Business Meetup, a regional networking and professional development organization serving Connecticut and New York.
Founded by Handy Luigi in 2013, The Business Meetup has hosted over 250 networking events, bringing entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners together to build relationships and discover new opportunities.
Our mission: Improving Business, Life & Money—One Event at a Time.
We're building more than an event. We're developing an active business network where relationships, referrals, and opportunities can continue long after the night is over.
🤝 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Elevate your status in the room.
Align your brand with ours as we build a regional movement improving how entrepreneurs connect and generate new opportunities.
✨ Featured Sponsor — $150
Custom sponsor flyer, website and Eventbrite placement, email and social recognition, VIP admission + 1 guest, 1–3 minute speaking opportunity, lead generation, and priority professional photo and video coverage.
💎 Signature Sponsor — $500
Includes Featured benefits, VIP admission + 2 guests, 3–5 minute speaking opportunity, on-site activation opportunity, lead generation, priority photo and video coverage, and a short podcast-style sponsor interview.
👑 Presenting Sponsor — $1,500
Premium positioning, VIP admission + 4 guests, 5–10 minute speaking opportunity, featured lead generation, premium on-site activation opportunity, priority photo and video coverage, and a featured podcast-style sponsor interview.
Full sponsorship details are available in the ticket section below.
Who are you looking for? Come find them in The Black Book.
🎟️ Register today. Bring your energy. Come ready to connect.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Doors Open for Sponsors, Vendors & Special Guests
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Check In & Photo Booth Registrations
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Open Networking & Special Announcements
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Speed Networking Mixer
🕑: 09:00 PM
Kompas Thursdays
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18 to USD 1500.00
