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 a chamber coffee chat to a national media brand's virtual stage, here are five online events worth carving out time for between Tuesday and Monday — plus our own weekly online mixer, EE Cross-Market Business Networking.
Online Networking Coffee — Greater New York Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday mornings belong to this recurring virtual coffee hour hosted by the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, one of the more established regional chambers running consistent online programming. Expect a relaxed, conversational format built for making a handful of genuine connections rather than working a crowded room — good for anyone who wants networking without the small-talk marathon. Members pay $15, non-members $30, and you'll join via a link sent after registration.
When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM ET Platform: Online (login link provided after registration) Cost: $15 members / $30 non-members Link: Register on chamber.nyc
Your Next Move: Transforming the Market — Inc. & Capital One Business
This one leans more "stage" than "mixer," but it's a smart addition to your week if you want to network with ideas before you network with people. Produced by Inc. in partnership with Capital One Business, the session features Holly Thaggard — who turned sunscreen into a daily wellness habit at Supergoop and is now doing the same for bottled water at WaterOuai — unpacking how founders spot an unexamined assumption and build a category around it. It's free, virtual, and a solid way to prime conversation topics for whatever networking event you hit next.
When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 2:00–3:00 PM ET Platform: Virtual (Inc. Events platform) Cost: Free Link: Register on events.inc.com
Strategic Online Business Introductions — eWomenNetwork (Portland, OR Chapter)
eWomenNetwork runs one of the largest women's business networking communities in North America, and its Strategic Business Introductions format is built specifically for structured, purposeful introductions rather than open mingling. The Portland, OR chapter's online session welcomes women entrepreneurs and business owners from anywhere to join by Zoom, share what they're working on, and walk away with a short list of real follow-ups instead of a stack of business cards. It's a great pick if you're looking to build referral relationships rather than just collect contacts.
When: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM Pacific Platform: Zoom Cost: Check chapter listing for current pricing Link: eWomenNetwork Event Calendar
How to Get Your Business AI-Search Ready — Greater New York Chamber of Commerce
As AI-powered search reshapes how customers find small businesses, this free session from the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce is a timely, practical watch — and a chance to trade notes with other business owners navigating the same shift. Expect a walkthrough of what "AI-search ready" actually means for a small business website and listings, with room for questions. Bring your own site open in a tab; you'll likely want to check a few things live.
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM ET Platform: Online (login link provided after registration) Cost: Free Link: Register on chamber.nyc
EE Cross-Market Business Networking [ONLINE]
Our own weekly online mixer closes out the list — and it's the easiest one to make a standing habit. EE Cross-Market brings together entrepreneurs and business owners from different markets and industries every Friday for a fast-moving, no-cost Zoom session focused on genuine introductions and cross-referrals rather than a sales pitch parade. If you've never joined, this is a low-lift way to start; if you're a regular, you know the value compounds week over week.
When: Every Friday · 11:30 AM PDT Platform: Zoom — nroi.us/eeonlineCost: Free
Prefer face-to-face? Check yesterday's Phoenix in-person networking roundup on the Carte Blanche Media blog.
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