Online Networking Events This Week - Nov 3 to Nov 9, 2026

Looking for ways to connect, learn and meet people without leaving your desk? This roundup covers 20 online business and networking events from Tuesday, November 3 through Monday, November 9, 2026. Times are shown in Arizona time (MST) unless noted, so you can plan your week without doing time zone math.

Tuesday, November 3

Online Networking Coffee, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce 8:00 AM Arizona (10:00 AM ET) | Online | Cost: not listed | Source: Other A recurring Tuesday coffee hour hosted by the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce. A relaxed way to meet business owners from outside your own market. Check the chamber's event page for the join details.

#NVSBW26 The Veterans Small Business Advantage 8:00 to 9:00 AM Arizona (9:00 to 10:00 AM CST) | Online | Free | Source: SBA An SBA session during National Veterans Small Business Week on the resources and programs available to veteran entrepreneurs.

What is the HUBZone Program? 9:00 to 10:00 AM Arizona (11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST) | Online | Free | Source: SBA An overview of the SBA HUBZone program, which helps small businesses in underutilized communities compete for federal contracts. Useful if you are exploring government work.

Grow Your Business: Introduction to Federal Contracts 10:00 to 11:00 AM Arizona (9:00 to 10:00 AM PST) | Online | Free | Source: SBA A beginner-friendly introduction to how small businesses find and win federal contracts, and what to have in place before bidding.

Wednesday, November 4

Me, Myself and AI: Working with AI in your everyday role 5:30 to 6:30 AM Arizona | Online | Cost: not listed | Source: LinkedIn Hosted by Oxford College of Marketing. An early-bird session on practical ways to use AI in your daily work. Search the title on LinkedIn Events to find the registration page.

Government Marketing Strategies 7:00 to 9:00 AM Arizona (9:00 to 11:00 AM EST) | Online | Free | Source: SBA A two-hour SBA workshop on positioning and marketing your business to government buyers.

New York Cybersecurity Regulation Webinar, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce 8:00 AM Arizona (10:00 AM ET) | Online | Cost: not listed | Source: Other The chamber's spotlight event of the week, covering New York cybersecurity regulation requirements. Most relevant if you handle customer data or serve New York clients.

SBA Arizona Loan Clinic #NVSBW26 9:00 to 11:00 AM Arizona (MST) | Online | Free | Source: SBA A local one for Arizona business owners. Learn how SBA-backed financing works and what lenders look for before you apply.

Time Management Tips for an Efficient Business (Webinar) 10:00 to 11:00 AM Arizona (12:00 to 1:00 PM EST) | Online | Free | Source: SBA Practical habits for owners who wear every hat, from prioritizing tasks to protecting focus time.

How to Dominate Reddit Ads, Content and Community for Your Brand 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Arizona | Online | Cost: not listed | Source: LinkedIn Hosted by the National Institute for Social Media. A look at using Reddit for advertising and community building. Search the title on LinkedIn Events to register.

Real-World Agentic Creative Workflow 2:00 PM Arizona | LinkedIn Live | Cost: not listed | Source: LinkedIn Presented by Scott Fegette. A live look at how agentic AI tools fit into a real creative workflow. Search the title on LinkedIn Events to set a reminder.

Thursday, November 5

Free live webinar: how to get a month of social posts from your website 10:00 AM Arizona (about 40 minutes) | Google Meet | Free | Source: Email Hosted by Boomp. You will build a post brief, a four-week content plan and a review process that keeps your posts accurate and in your voice. A good fit if social media keeps stalling on your to-do list.

SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program for Small Businesses 10:00 to 11:00 AM Arizona (9:00 to 10:00 AM PST) | Online | Free | Source: SBA Learn how the SBA surety bond guarantee can help contractors qualify for bonding they might not otherwise get.

SBA Questions? We've Got Answers! 10:00 to 11:00 AM Arizona (12:00 to 1:00 PM EST) | Online | Free | Source: SBA An open Q&A with SBA staff. Bring your questions on loans, contracting, counseling and more.

AI for Small Business Finance: Know Your Numbers, Grow with Confidence 10:00 to 11:30 AM Arizona (12:00 to 1:30 PM EST) | Online | Free | Source: SBA How owners can use AI tools to understand cash flow, margins and financial reports without being an accountant.

Indigenous Innovation and Knowledge Exchange 10:30 to 11:30 AM Arizona (12:30 to 1:30 PM, Windsor-Essex local time) | Online | Cost: not listed | Source: Other A masterclass conversation with Indigenous entrepreneurs and innovators from the Windsor-Essex Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre. Audience questions are encouraged.

Friday, November 6

AI Marketing Patterns 2026, for Heads of Marketing and Forward-Thinkers 6:00 to 7:00 AM Arizona | Online | Cost: not listed | Source: LinkedIn Hosted by MMC Learning. A look at AI marketing patterns for marketing leaders. Search the title on LinkedIn Events to register.

100% Paid, 5% Used: Unlock Your Tech's Full Value 11:00 AM Arizona (1:00 PM EST) | Webinar | Free | Source: Other From Small Business University, the online arm of Small Business Expo. Covers how to actually use the software and AI tools you are already paying for.

EE Cross-Market Business Networking [ONLINE] 11:30 AM Pacific (12:30 PM Arizona) | Zoom | Free | Source: Other This is the standing Friday meeting for business owners and professionals who want to meet people from different markets and industries. Every week is a chance to introduce yourself, hear what others are working on, and trade referrals and ideas. It runs on Zoom and costs nothing, so it is an easy way to end the week with a few new connections. Join at nroi.us/eeonline.

Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8

No online business events cleared verification for the weekend. Use the time to follow up with the people you meet this week.

Monday, November 9

Ohio Veteran Small Business Webinar: Resources for Veteran Entrepreneurs 8:00 to 9:30 AM Arizona (10:00 to 11:30 AM EST) | Online | Free | Source: SBA A session on funding, counseling and contracting resources for veteran-owned businesses. Open to veteran entrepreneurs outside Ohio as well, so check the registration page.

Please confirm times and pricing on each registration page before you plan around them, since organizers sometimes change details. Prefer face-to-face? Check yesterday's Phoenix in-person networking roundup on the Carte Blanche Media blog.