There are many ongoing networking events around St. Louis that can get you connected personally and professionally. These networking groups take you to new venues, old haunts and in general, get you out of the house on a school night. Since these meet and greets are not industry specific, whether you are in sales, marketing, non-profit or an entrepreneur you can chit chat your way to incredible relationships. Bring cash for drinks or eats at these events. All that talking will make you thirsty.
MONTHLY EVENTS
River City Professionals (RCP)
RCP meets every third Tuesday of the month and locations change each month. Networking is from 5:30pm to 9pm. Attendees are diverse, educated, young professionals. Attire is business casual. There is never a cover charge to attend these monthly get togethers. With venues like Atomic Cowboy, Sky Box, The Sheldon Concert Hall and the Contemporary Art Museum, each month is a new exploration of what is great in St. Louis. To get on the notification list, go to thewebsite and sign up for the next event. RSVPs are encouraged.
Every fourth Tuesday, Metropolis St. Louis hosts a gathering for wine lovers to taste and socialize at unique locations in the City of St. Louis. FYI, guests are expected to bring either a bottle of wine that fits the theme (Australian wines one month, California wines or Pinos the next month) for the evening or a plate of noshables to share with the group. Information on the theme and location is distributed a week before the event. RSVP at the Metropolis website. To receive email invitations, go to www.yahoogroups.com/group/metropolis_wine_club.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Metropolis St. Louis hosts a neat, weekly pedestrian tour called “The Walk” every Thursday. Guests trek from venue to venue on a walking tour of a different neighborhood. The Metropolis website lists the venues and the approximate times the group will descend on each venue so don’t worry if you can’t be there at the beginning of the evening. You can drop in at any time. This weekly walk appeals to city minded young professionals who support the city and its businesses. RSVPs are not required and the first stop on the tour usually starts at 6:30pm. Attire is casual. To find out each week’s location, visit The Metropolis website.
Meets every Friday evening starting at 5:00pm and goes until the venue closes. Locations change every week. The usual attendees are professionals, African American men and women who are educated movers and shakers in their fields however, anyone is welcome to come and mingle. Attire is business or business casual. To get in the loop on the weekly meet ups, go to the Stress Free Fridays website.
OTHER EVENTS AND GROUPS
Yellow-Tie is a non-profit association run by volunteers who believe that stratospheric success can be achieved only through giving without keeping score, and generously connecting with one another -- collaborator and competitor alike. Chapters exist in MetroEast, Illinois, St. Charles County and St. Louis. Yellow-Tie hosts events and provide members with valuable professional development opportunities and referral networks. To find out more about becoming a Yellow Tie International member, visit the official website.
RTB – Reap The Benefits
Reap the Benefits host happy hours and speaker series quarterly. So, when RTB pops up with an event, clear your schedule and attend. To get on the list, email reapthebenefits@ymail.com.
Connect With…To find out about multiple young professionals groups, check out Connect With…, a non-profit initiative of Focus St. Louis. “Connect With…” acts as a conduit for young professionals seeking to be more active in the community to find an organization that fits their objectives. With almost 40 member groups from arts and culture to community service, diversity initiatives to professional development and networking, there is something for every young professional to connect with. Visit the website for a complete list.
For more info:
River City Professionals
Metropolis St. Louis
Stress Free Fridays
Yellow Tie International
Connect With...
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