Where to Network in Louisville: Top Networking Groups

Where to Network in Louisville:

Top Networking Groups

Whether you are a young professional just starting out or looking to branch out

in the business world, there's plenty of places to meet new people and network.

Many of these groups host great networking events weekly or monthly to help

people network and get ahead in business. Here's a list of great networking

groups in Louisville.

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Insider Louisville MeetupInsider Louisville is a local news and information website, a great source for information about businesses, startups, city news and Louisville lifestyle and culture. Every Monday Insider Louisville hosts a meetup at a restaurant, this month at Z's Oyster Bar & Steakhouse downtown, with a variety of speakers who talk about everything Louisville business from marketing to economic development. Insider Meetups are from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and are free, open to the first 100 insiders who register at Eventbrite.

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Lean in LouisvilleLean In Louisville is the local version of the nonprofit organization, based on the book Lean In, to empower all women to achieve their ambitions. Lean In Supports women in 3 important ways: Community, Education, and Circles. Lean In Circles are small groups that meet monthly to encourage and support each other in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust.

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New2LouNew2Lou is a social organization designed as a resource for transplants to Louisville, who are looking to meet people, try new places and connect to the community. New2Lou hosts events at local restaurants and bars, to give people an opportunity to mingle and meet other newcomers, as well as locals who can provide insiders’ information to make the transition to Louisville a smooth one.

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Louisville Graphic Design Association / American Institute of Graphic Arts LouisvilleThe LGDA, soon to be AIGA Louisville, is a non-profit organization of like-minded individuals representing all facets of design in the Louisville area. This includes graphic designers, web and motion designers, photographers, copy-writers, art directors and fine artists in all types of media from print to broadcast to digital. Through membership fees and corporate sponsorship, the LGDA features nationally and internationally recognized designers and design-related speakers in an annual series of public lectures and workshops.

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Young Professionals Associations of Louisville - YPAL

YPAL connects, engage and helps develop young professionals in the

Louisville community. YPAL provides leadership development,

educational opportunities and philanthropic support to Louisville’s Young

Professionals for the benefit of the local community, through social,

community and professional opportunities. The cost is $50 for an entire

year. You can view their list of events here. Join YPAL today.

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Venture ConnectorsThis networking group has been around since 1995; it's goal is to help facilitate and encourage the expansion of business and commercial investment activities in Kentuckiana. They host monthly luncheons, and hold an annual Venture Sharks competition. Membership is open to all business professionals, venture capitalist, private investors, and all involved in the entrepreneurial community. Find out more about membership here.

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Open Coffee LouOpen Coffee is a regular gathering of people who love startups at the iHub on South Floyd St. This group meets every Monday at 8 a.m. with coffee provided by Heine Brothers. It's a great learning experience, speakers moderate interactive conversations instead of the typical presentation, it's community-oriented and constantly expanding. It's a great chance to start the week off right.

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#OpenBeerStart the week with Open Coffee and end it with #OpenBeer. This is an informal meetup of people in the startup community and people interested in the startup community, it's a great place to meet and network. The location changes weekly check out, follow @Startuplou and @Daniel_Johnsen on twitter to find out where the next one is.

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Network of Entrepreneurial WomenNEW is a group for women entrepreneurs and women interested in starting a business. Their founding members include experts in insurance, marketing, funding, event planning, manufacturing, consulting, intellectual property, business education, and accounting. NEW meets once a month and is a grassroots informal organization for entrepreneurially-minded women – for those just beginning the journey, those bumping along the road, and those who have crossed the finish line and want to keep on going.

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National Association of Women Business Owners - NAWBONAWBO is an organization that provides support, resources and opportunities to help propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power. This essential community is about women helping women, forming partnerships and learning from each other. NAWBO hosts monthly meetings with educational and inspirational presentations, new members can also participate in an orientation that takes place before monthly meetings. You can apply to be a member online at www.nawbo.org, if you'd like more information contact Carolyn Mark at [email protected].

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Greater Louisville International Professionals - GLIPThe GLIP showcases Louisville’s welcoming and inclusive nature by serving as a trusted source of information, conversations and connections between international professionals and the region’s business community. GLIP also offers a valuable forum for the area’s professionals or companies doing business internationally and thinking with a global perspective. GLIP hosts multiple events monthly.

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Build Guild LouisvilleThe Build Guild is a monthly event where folks in the web industry-designers, coders, project managers, hobbyists, etc. can get together to talk web, debate industry topics, share ideas, make professional connections, land gigs, and discuss Tom Selleck's greatest mustache. There are no keynote speeches. No presentations. No formal agenda. No rules. Just (rad) people and drinks. Check out there site here to stay up to date on the next event.

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Greater Louisville Outstanding Women - GLOWThis is a network of connected and creative women doing business in Louisville, Kentucky who come together monthly to share ideas, learn from each other, refer clients and promote the events we believe in and support. This group is made of single professionals, students, working mothers, newlyweds, women with small businesses, women with established brands, women who advocate change and women who are traditional in their approach to business.

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No Rules NetworkingLouisville NRN is at Joe's Older than Dirt on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Join them anytime between 4 PM and 7 PM. This is a happy hour with a purpose, bring friends, expand your network, have fun. There are no attendance rules or membership rules.Join NRN today.

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Metro Louisville Networking Group - MLNMLN is a business networking group based in Louisville, MLN provides local businesses with an atmosphere of consistent and friendly interaction with other local businesses. From construction companies, to corporate attorneys, to Realtors and various other business owners and professional staff, MLN has a very diverse group of professional members who meet each week to share information and build relationships. Cost is $50 for an entire year of membership.Join MLN today.

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