Boozin’ N’ Schmoozin Networking Event: Every month Raindance Windsor-Detroit invites you to network with fellow filmmakers and innovators. The next event is Tuesday, February 5^th at 7PM at Vermouth. For more information, click here.
GenNext Windsor-Essex: GenNext Windsor-Essex, a committee of young professionals in their 20s and 30s, has decided to once again bring you a unique networking opportunity but this time in partnership with the Windsor Express Basketball Team. Attendees will get a truly VIP experience and a rare opportunity to mingle courtside with the Windsor Express staff and players, play a good old game of Bump,  as well as shake the rather large hand of their newly named mascot Coal Train. The event will move into overtime with courtside seats to watch the Windsor Express take on the Oshawa Power. The event takes place February 6^th from 5:30-9PM at WFCU Centre. Tickets are only $25 and include appetizers and a courtside seat. All ages welcome! For more information, visit www.weareunited.com/gennext.
Great Lakes Industrial Sales Consortium (GLISC): Meets every second Thursday at Caboto Club at 8:00AM. Next meeting is scheduled for February 7^th at Caboto Club (DaVini Room). For more information, visit www.glisc.ca.
The WindsorEssex Circle: Meets monthly at various locations across Windsor. The group defines itself as like-minded business professionals working together to make introductions, have good discussion and create opportunities for each other. The next meeting is scheduled for February 7^th from 5:00-7:00PM at The Windsor Club. There is no cost to attend. For more information, click here.
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce After Business: If you have never attended an “After Business” event, you are missing a great marketing opportunity. Each of these mini trade shows are planned by the After Business Committee to give you an affordable, first class, networking opportunity in a social setting. Each event, held at a member location, has ample exhibit space available, giving you the chance to promote your products and services and introduce any new product line you may want to publicize in person. The next event takes place on February 7^th at Level 3 Vodka Emporium from 5-7PM. Admission is $10/member and $20/general admission and includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres, $5 drinks, valet parking, and your chance to win a variety of door prizes. Tickets can be purchased online at www.windsorchamber.org.
Drink and Draw: Drink and Draw is a social gathering for artists and art-enthusiasts alike that takes place on a weekly basis. Club members are encouraged to bring sketchbooks and drawing supplies to various bars and pubs in the Windsor area each week and enjoy a drink while creating art with like-minded individuals! It’s the best way to practice your craft and network with peers! The next session takes place on February 8^th at 8:00PM. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/DrinkandDrawWindsor.
eWomenNetwork Windsor: Hosts monthly events in Windsor to help women and their businesses, achieve, succeed, connect and prosper. The next event is Monday, February 11^th from 6:15-9:00PM at the Windsor Yacht Club (9000 Riverside Drive. East). This month is the “Accelerated Networking” Dinner to help you connect with other success-minded businesswomen. Admission is $25/member and $40/general admission. Exhibit tables are available for a fee to showcase and sell your products (limited availability). For more information, visit www.eWomenNetwork.com/chapter/Windsor.
Biz X Mixer (Nothin’ but Net’…Working!): Meets monthly at various locations across Windsor. This month Biz X will host a special private courtside mixer in partnership with the Windsor Express. The event takes place on Wednesday, February 13th from 6-9PM at WFCU Centre. Admission is $15 and includes yummy appetizers, mixer games, door prizes, player meet and greets, and much much more. Please RSVP to be a part of this eventmixer@bizxmagazine.com. For more details, click here.
The Cooperative Marketing Group: The Cooperative Marketing Group: Meets monthly at different locations in the city that are part of the PLD Network. Meetings are held on the third Monday of every month. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 18th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bubi’s Awesome Eats at 620 University Avenue West. There is no cost to attend and PLD members will get a discount on their food purchases. Please visit the Group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/526055590746536/ for more information.
Small Business Networking: A breakfast networking event geared to small business owners. The next session takes place on Feb. 13 at Rose’s Kitchen, 189 Talbot St. N., Essex, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event is organized by the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre, the Self-Employment Assistance Office and the Essex Community Futures Development Corporation.  Admission is $10. To register, please call 519-972-7705.
Startup Drinks Windsor: Meets monthly on the third Wednesday. This event is open to all those infused with the entrepreneurial spirit, whether your start-up is in the planning stages, ready to be financed, or simply a napkin sketched idea. This month Startup Drinks Windsor has teamed up with the Windsor Essex Circle to bring you a unique experience in partnership with the Windsor Express Basketball Team. The cost to attend is $30 and includes appetizers, a courtside seat to watch the Windsor Express take on the Montreal Jazz, and an opportunity to exhibit your business. Exhibit spaces are on first come first serve basis (only 10 spots available).  The next event is February 20^th at the WFCU Centre at 5:30PM. To register, visit www.wecircle.eventbrite.com.