The North Jersey Connect Business After Hours: Fall 2026 Networking Event

Network with North Jersey business owners, professionals, and community leaders over great food, connections, and new opportunities.
About this Event

Join The North Jersey Connect for an evening designed to bring together business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, community leaders, and local organizations from throughout North Jersey.

Business After Hours: Fall 2026 Networking Event is about more than exchanging business cards. It is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, generate referrals, discover new businesses, create partnerships, and connect with people who are actively involved in the North Jersey business community.

Guests can expect a relaxed and professional atmosphere, a light dinner buffet, quality networking, local businesses, sponsors, vendors, and plenty of opportunities to introduce yourself and your business to new people.

Whether you are looking to grow your professional network, promote your business, find new clients, develop referral relationships, explore partnerships, or simply meet more of the people doing business throughout North Jersey, we want you in the room.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Dominick’s Restaurant & Bar Al Di La
East Rutherford, New Jersey

Come ready to make connections that can continue well beyond the event.

Connect. Collaborate. Grow.

Presented by The North Jersey Connect LLC

Branded for Impact, Committed to Community.

Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also available for businesses looking for additional exposure and a stronger presence at the event.

Vendor and Sponsorship Schedule

Increase your visibility and connect directly with North Jersey business owners, professionals, community leaders, and local organizations at The North Jersey Connect Business After Hours: Fall 2026 Networking Event on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Vendor Opportunity
Vendor Table: $150

Includes:

1. One vendor table at the event
2. Two event admissions
3. Business name included in event promotion
4. Social media recognition before the event
5. Opportunity to display promotional materials and giveaways
6. Networking access throughout the evening

Vendor space will be limited to approximately 8 businesses to maintain a strong networking atmosphere and provide participating vendors with better visibility.

Vendor registration deadline: October 15, 2026, or when all spaces are filled.

Community Sponsor: $250

Includes:

1. One event admission
2. Business logo featured on sponsor recognition materials
3. Social media sponsor recognition
4. Business recognition during the event
5. Inclusion on the Eventbrite event page and selected promotional materials

Recommended commitment date: October 9, 2026

Gold Sponsor: $500

Includes:

1. Two event admissions
2. Prominent logo placement on sponsor materials
3. Social media sponsor recognition
4. Recognition on the Eventbrite event page
5. Recognition during the event
6. Opportunity to provide promotional materials or a giveaway

Recommended commitment date: October 9, 2026

Featured Sponsor: $1,000

Limited availability.

Includes:

1. Four event admissions
2. Vendor table included
3. Premium logo placement on event marketing materials
4. Two dedicated social media recognitions
5. Featured recognition on the Eventbrite event page
6. Recognition during opening remarks
7. Logo placement on event signage
8. Opportunity to distribute promotional materials
9. Opportunity to contribute a giveaway or promotional item

Recommended commitment date: October 2, 2026

Presenting Sponsor: $2,000

One exclusive opportunity available.

The event may be promoted as:

The North Jersey Connect Business After Hours presented by [Sponsor Name]

Includes:

1. Six event admissions
2. Premium vendor table
3. Top logo placement throughout event marketing
4. Presenting Sponsor recognition on the Eventbrite page
5. Three dedicated social media features
6. Recognition in promotional emails
7. Premium event signage placement
8. Recognition during opening remarks
9. Brief opportunity to address attendees
10. Opportunity to distribute promotional materials
11. Opportunity to provide a featured giveaway
12. Category exclusivity when appropriate

Recommended commitment date: September 18, 2026

Important

Sponsorships and vendor opportunities are confirmed once payment is received.

Businesses should submit a high-quality logo immediately after registration to ensure inclusion on promotional materials.

Availability is limited, and certain business categories may be restricted to protect premium sponsor exclusivity.

For sponsorships, vendor opportunities, and North Jersey Connect business affiliations, contact The North Jersey Connect LLC.