Online Networking Events This Week — September 22 to September 28
You don't need to leave your desk to grow your network this week. From Tuesday through Monday, there's a solid lineup of virtual meetups, webinars, and structured introduction sessions aimed at entrepreneurs, marketers, and small business owners — no commute, no parking, no dress code beyond "camera-ready from the waist up." Grab your coffee, open Zoom, and take your pick from the five events below.
eWomenNetwork SBI: Strategic Online Business Introductions
Tuesday, September 22 & Wednesday, September 23 · Multiple chapters and times · Zoom · Free–low cost (varies by chapter)
If you're looking for a fast-paced, structured way to meet other business owners rather than a loose mixer, eWomenNetwork's Strategic Business Introductions (SBI) sessions are built for exactly that. Chapters across the country are hosting online SBI sessions this week — Dallas, TX at 11:00 AM CT and Portland, OR at 9:00 AM PT on Tuesday, plus Long Island, NY, Southwest Florida, Greater Milwaukee, and Oklahoma City sessions on Wednesday morning. Each session runs as a guided round of one-on-one introductions so you walk away with real contacts, not just a list of names. Find your chapter and time, then register through the main event calendar.
Training Magazine Network: People-Powered Change — Driving Real Adoption in Enterprise Coaching
Tuesday, September 22 · 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET · Online webinar · Free
This one's geared toward HR, L&D, and coaching professionals, but it's a smart watch for any entrepreneur building out a leadership or coaching program as their company scales. Speakers from CoachHub, Princess Cruises, Carnival Corporation, and Westinghouse dig into what actually drives adoption when you roll out coaching at an enterprise level — useful if you're thinking about how to develop managers as your team grows. It's a webinar format, so no small talk required, just solid takeaways you can apply immediately.
EE Cross-Market Business Networking [ONLINE]
Friday, September 25 · 11:30 AM PDT · Zoom · Free
Our weekly go-to. EE Cross-Market's online session is the easiest way to meet business owners and professionals outside your usual circle without any pressure to sell — it's built around genuine introductions and cross-referrals. Hop on Zoom, meet a rotating mix of members from different markets, and see who might be a fit for a coffee chat or a referral partnership down the line. It's free, it's weekly, and it's a great one to build into your regular routine.
SCORE: Marketing Strategy
Saturday, September 26 · 10:15 – 11:45 AM PT · Online webinar · Free
SCORE's volunteer mentors are running a full slate of marketing-focused sessions this week, and this one's a great entry point if you're rethinking how you reach customers. It's an introduction to core marketing methods and tools designed to help you maximize your reach without a big ad budget — ideal for solopreneurs and small teams who need a framework, not a 40-slide deck of jargon. Registration is free and required to get the Zoom link.
SCORE: Social Media Marketing
Saturday, September 26 · 12:00 – 1:30 PM PT · Online webinar · Free
Pair it with SCORE's Social Media Marketing session immediately after — same day, same free price tag. This session breaks down the basics of building a social media presence and shows how it fits into your broader marketing strategy, rather than treating it as a separate to-do list. It's a good refresher whether you're just getting started on social or trying to bring more strategy to a presence you already have.
Prefer face-to-face? Check yesterday's Phoenix in-person networking roundup on the Carte Blanche Media blog.
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