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THE HOTTEST EVENTS HAPPENING IN DECEMBER 2012
Miami
Saturday, December 1
8th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit
Cost: $25
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New York City
Saturday, December 1, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
The Joy of Statistics
Cost: $20
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Annapolis
Saturday, December 1, 2:00 pm
Wine 102: A Guide to Food & Wine Pairing in Annapolis
Location: Bin 201 Wine Sellers 201 Harker Place Annapolis, MD
Cost: $39
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Annapolis
Saturday, December 1, 5:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Candledlight Chamber Music Concert
Location: Charles Carroll House 107 Duke of Gloucester St.
Cost: $30
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Washington DC
Saturday, December 1, November 30, 2012 at 10AM – December 1, 2012 at 6PM
RootsCamp National 2012
Location: 801 Mount Vernon Place NW Washington DC
Cost: $50
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Miami
Saturday, December 1, 6:00p
The Floridian Awards: Miami & Beaches
Location: Miami Dade College-Chapman Conference Center 245 NE Fourth St.
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Annapolis
Monday, December 3, 6:00PM
Gingerbread House Decorating at Whole Foods Annapolis
Location: Whole Foods Annapolis 200 Harker PIace
Cost: $25
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New York City
Monday, December 3, 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM
ZiMMA Speed Networking
Location: VC 2-125 Vertical Campus Baruch College NYC
Cost: Free
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Annapolis
Monday, December 3, 6:00PM
Gingerbread House Decorating at Whole Foods Annapolis
Location: Whole Foods Annapolis 200 Harker PIace
Cost: $25
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New York City
Monday, December 3, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Windows Apps Labs Launch at WeWork Labs
Location: WeWork Labs 175 Varick St NYC
Cost: Free
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New York City
Monday, December 3, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
NYTechWomen Celebrates, Happy 1st Birthday!
Location: Knewton HQ 100 5th Ave., NYC
Cost: $20
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Baltimore
Tuesday, December 4, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
SocEnt Breakfast #2
Location: Baltimore Community Foundation 2 East Read Street 9th floor
Cost: Free
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Boston
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, December 4, 7:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Government Affairs Forum – Mayor Thomas Menino
Location: Westin Waterfront 425 Summer St.
Cost: Member, $50, $500 table of 10 Non-Member, $95, $950 table of 10
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Annapolis
Tuesday, December 4, 8:15 to 10:00 AM
How to Create and Cultivate Networking Relationships
Location: Office Suites Plus 1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway Suite 300
Cost: $25 for EE and ABWA members, $35 for non-members
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New York City
Tuesday, December 4
Women in Litigation & Business
Location: JW Marriott Essex House New York 160 Central Park S NYC
Cost: $195
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Annapolis
Tuesday, December 4, 3:00 pm
Anne Arundel County Employees Blood Drive in Annapolis
Location: AA County Health Services Bldg. 3 Harry S. Truman Pkwy
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Baltimore
Tuesday, December 4, 5:30 PM TO 7:30 PM
Holiday Party
Location: Sherwood Mansion 2002 Cromwell Bridge Road
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New York City
Tuesday, December 4, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
DOC networking event NYC
Location: Village Pourhouse 64 3rd Avenue NYC
Cost: Free
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Baltimore
Tuesday, December 4, 6:00 PM
Startup Grind Baltimore Hosts Vince Talbert
Location: Loyola University Maryland
Cost: $20
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Philadelphia
Tuesday, December 4, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Ultimate Networking Event Live at Union Trust Steakhouse
Location: Union Trust Steakhouse 717 Chestnut Street
Cost: $25 in Advance or $30 at the door
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Miami
Tuesday, December 4, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Shakers and Stirrers Miami – Business Networking Mixer
Location: Segafredo Brickell 1421 S. Miami Ave.
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New York City
Tuesday, December 4, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Engaging with Millennials: The CPG Marketer’s Perspective
Location: New York Times Building 620 8th Ave
Cost: Free
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New York City
Tuesday, December 4, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
NY/NJ Product Development and Management Association
Location: Public House 140 East 41st Street
Cost: Free
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New York City
Tuesday, December 4, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Creativity is Good Business: How to Earn a Living with Your Mad Talent
Location: Wix Lounge 10 W. 18th Street, 2nd Floor
Cost: $15
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Boston
Wednesday, December 5, 9:00am – 1:30pm
Talent Acquisition: How to Hire Veterans & Persons with Disabilities
Location: MIT (Main Campus) W20-307 Stratton Student Center/Mezzanine Lounge 84 Mass Avenue near Vassar Street/across from the MIT Dome Cambridge
Cost: Free for members of NEILG / MIT, $79 for non-members
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Boston
Wednesday, December 5, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Planning Growth: The CEO Challenge
Location: WilmerHale 850 Winter Street, Waltham
Cost: Free. Registration required.
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Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, December 5, 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Creative Open House: SEER Interactive & Bluecadet
Location: 1028 N. 3rd Street
Cost: $25
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New York City
Wednesday, December 5, 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM
ACP NYC Metro Chapter Holiday Meeting Wednesday
Location: Metropolitan College of New York, 431 Canal Street ROOM 12B
Cost: Free
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Boston
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, December 5, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Annual Holiday Reception
Location: State Room Boston 60 State Street
Cost: Member, $100, Non-Member, $200
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Washington DC
Wednesday, December 5, 5:30 PM
Network and Nibble
Location: Bar 901 Restaurant 901 9th Street NW DC
Cost: Free
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Washington DC
Networking for Good
Wednesday, December 5, 5:30-8:30 pm
NETWORKING for GOOD celebrates its First Anniversary
Location: Vapiano in Reston Town Center
Cost: $15 online, $25 at the door
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Philadelphia
Wednesday, December 5, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Network After Work Philadelphia at The Field House
Location: Field House 1150 Filbert St
Cost: $10 pre-pay / $15 RSVP, pay at the door / $20 no RSVP
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Washington DC
Wednesday, December 5, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Special Screening: DC Net Impact & Emergency USA present ‘Open Heart’
Location: 2301 M St NW
Cost: Member $10 Non Member $15
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Washington DC
Wednesday, December 5, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The One Party
Location: Current 1215 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Cost: $55
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Boston
Wednesday, December 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Chef Brian Poe & AccesSportAmerica Host: Young Professionals Networking Event
Location: Poe’s Kitchen at the Rattlesnake 384 Boylston Street
Cost: $20/person
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Washington DC
Wednesday, December 5, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Tech The Halls!
Location: OPERA ULTRA LOUNGE 1400 I St NW
Cost: $25
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New York City
Wednesday, December 5, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
New York Startup Pitch Night
Location: Pivotal Labs 841 Broadway 8th Floor
Cost: $5
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Miami
Wednesday, December 5, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
User Experience: The Why and the How
Location: 990 Biscayne Blvd. 5th Floor
Cost: $10
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Boston
Thursday, December 6, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Master the Art of Networking to Drive Sales
Location: Intelligent Office 265 Franklin Street, Suite 1702
Cost: $15
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Boston
Thursday, December 6, 7:30am-10:00am
Top 100 Women Led Businesses
Location: Sheraton Boston Hotel 39 Dalton Street
Cost: starting at $100
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Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, December 6, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Exploring the Future of Healthcare
Location: The Rittenhouse Hotel Grand Ballroom 210 West Rittenhouse Square
Cost: Member Ticket $45; Non-Member Ticket $90
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Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, December 6, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Workshop: Office Chatter – The Impact of Social Media in the Workplace
Location: DiBona Room 200 South Broad Street Suite 700
Cost: Member Individual Ticket Free Non-Member Individual Ticket $35.00
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Washington DC
Thursday, December 6, 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Financial Management: New Tools for Union Financial Professionals
Location: The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel 1127 Connecticut Ave
Cost: Free
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Boston
Boston Business Journal
Thursday, December 6, 1:00PM – 3:15PM
The Business Development Group Workshop
Location: The Clarion Inn, Wakefield, MA
Cost: Free for first time attendees
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Washington DC
Thursday, December 6, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
NextGen+ DC
Location: George Washington University 800 21st Street, N.W. Marvin Center 309
Cost: $75-$95
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Washington DC
Thursday, December 6, 5:00 PM To 8:00 PM
Bethesda Green Meetup: First Thursday Happy Hour @ Parva
Location: The Parva Restaurant Bar & Lounge 7904 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda
Cost: Donation requested at the door
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Boston
Thursday, December 6, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
peHUB Boston Holiday Shindig 2012
Location: McGreevy’s 3rd Base Saloon 911 Boylston Street
Cost: $10
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Boston
Thursday, December 6, 5:30pm
Relax Thursday’s Networking Event
Location: Jae’s Lounge 520 Columbus Avenue
Cost: Free
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Washington DC
Thursday, December 6, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Network After Work Washington DC at Shadowroom
Location: Shadowroom 2131 K St NW
Cost: $10 pre-pay / $15 at the door / $20 without RSVP
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Boston
Thursday, December 6, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Inbound Marketing for Entrepreneurs
Location: Intelligent.ly Campus 500 Harrison Ave
Cost: $30
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Boston
Thursday, December 6, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Getting Things Done: Alums Networking Social with The Heller School
Location: WorkBar 711 Atlantic Ave
Cost: Free
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Philadelphia
Thursday, December 6, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
PhIMA: Philadelphia Interactive Marketing Association
Location: 3025 Walnut Street
Cost: $20
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Annapolis
Thursday, December 6, 7:30 PM
Free Range Improv
Location: The Whiskey 1803 West Street
Cost: $8
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Miami
Friday, December 7, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ENERGY EXPO
Cost: Free
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Washington DC
Friday, December 7, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Business Case for Sustained Peace
Location: U.S. Institute of Peace 2301 Constitution Avenue, NW
Cost: Webcast
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New York City EvI Enterprises Manhattan NY Chamber of Commerce
Friday, December 7, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
The World C.L.A.S.S. (NYC Chapter): December 7 Meeting
Location: Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17 Street (between 6th & 7th Ave.)
Cost: Non-perishable food for City Harvest and books for the New York Public Library. We politely but firmly decline monetary donations.
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Philadelphia
Saturday, December 8, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Buy Black 2012
Location: First District Plaza 3801 Market St
Cost: Free
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Miami
Saturday, December 8, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
MIAMI WORKERS CENTER 13TH ANNIVERSARY GALA IN MIAMI
Location: Sofitel Miami Luxury Hotel 5800 Blue Lagoon Drive
Cost: $159.24
Click here to learn more.
Miami
Saturday, December 8, 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Blossoming At Basel in Miami
Location: Cherry Blossom Learning Center 2731 Northeast 2nd Ave
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Annapolis
Sunday, December 9, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
2012 T Rose International Bridal Show
Cost: $5, brides; free for grooms
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Baltimore
Sunday, December 9, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
“U Got Next” Baltimore Talent Showcase Tour
Location: Steuart Hill Academic Academy 30 S Gilmor St
Cost: Free
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Miami
Monday, December 10, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Increase Biz With Buzz Workshop
Location: Miami, Florida
Cost: $449
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Miami
Monday, December 10, 1:00 PM – December 12, 2012 at 11:00 PM
Endeavor 46th International Selection Panel
Location: Mandarin Oriental Miami 500 Brickell Key Dr
Cost: Varies
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Baltimore
Tuesday, December 11, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
GOT PRESENCE?
Location: University of Maryland BioPark 801 W Baltimore St
Cost: Free
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Miami
Tuesday, December 11, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Transform Big Data into Big Insights, Big Vision, and Big Opportunities
Location: Morton’s Steakhouse 2333 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Cost: Free
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Baltimore
Tuesday, December 11, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Higher Education Client Panel
Location: American Visionary Art Museum 800 Key Highway
Cost: Cost: SMPS Member 65; Non Member 85
Click here to learn more.
Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, December 11, 5:00pm to 7:30pm
YPN Professional Development: Maintaining Your Personal Health & Wellness
Location: DiBona Room 200 South Broad Street Suite 700
Cost: YPN Member Individual Ticket Free Non-member Individual Ticket $20
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New York City Golden Networking
Tuesday, December 11, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Golden Networking’s Hedge Funds Happy Hour
Location: Cafe China 13 E. 37th St. New York, 10016
Cost: $10; late registration $15; sponsorships available
Click here to learn more.
New York City
Tuesday, December 11, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Holiday Networking Reception – Adrian’s Network & Infusionsoft
Location: 503 Columbus Ave
Cost: $30
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Philadelphia Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, December 12, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Diversity & Inclusion Network Breakfast
Location: 1650 Market Street One Liberty Place, Suite 1800
Cost: $65
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Boston
Wednesday, December 12, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Allscripts Clinical Exchange Interoperability Workshop
Location: Galen Healthcare Solutions 70 Federal Street 7th Floor
Cost: Free
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Miami
Wednesday, December 12
Endeavor 46th International Selection Panel
Location: Mandarin Oriental Miami 500 Brickell Key Dr
Cost: $900
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Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, December 12, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Annual Holiday Luncheon Featuring Sir Peter Westmacott, UK Ambassador to the US
Location: The Ritz-Carlton Ten Avenue of the Arts
Cost: Member Ticket $150 Non Member Ticket $200
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Baltimore
Wednesday, December 12, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
SMPS Maryland Holiday Party
Location: Red Star Bar & Grill 906 South Wolfe Street
Cost: SMPS Member: $35 Non Member: $55
Click here to learn more.
Boston
Wednesday, December 12, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
NECBC Holiday Cocktail Reception
Location: One Financial Conference Center, Balcony 1 Financial Center Cost: $45
Click here to learn more.
Washington DC
Wednesday, December 12, 6:00pm
WNG Holiday Networking Reception
Location: Lima Restaurant & Lounge 1401 K Street, NW
Click here to learn more.
Annapolis
Wednesday, December 12, 7:00pm
2nd Annual Mingle and Jingle
Location: Crush Winehouse 114 West St.
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Philadelphia
Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, December 13, 08:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Municipal Managers’ Breakfast
Location: Arcadia University Student Center, Glenside, PA
Cost: Free
Click here to learn more.
Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, December 13, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Regional Spotlight: Building a Leading Logistics Network
Location: Adventure Aquarium Currents Ballroom 1 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ
Cost: Member Individual Ticket $35; Non-member Individual Ticket $70
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Baltimore
Thursday, December 13, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Speedliter’s Intensive
Location: The Palladium 2900 Liberty Height Blvd
Cost: 150
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Baltimore
Thursday, December 13, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Midmorning Social 3: Corey Williams
Location: The Patterson Theater Home of the Creative Alliance Baltimore, Maryland 21224The Patterson Theater Home of the Creative Alliance
Cost: Free
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Baltimore
City of Baltimore Small Business Resource Center
Thursday, December 13, 10 AM-Noon
PSYCHOLOGY OF SELLING WORKSHOP: December 13
Location: 1101 East 33rd Street, Suite C 307 Johns Hopkins @ Eastern Campus
Cost: Free
Click here to learn more.
Boston
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, December 13, 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Webinar – Maximize Your Membership: Member Engagement
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Click here to learn more.
Boston
Thursday, December 13, 6:00pm-9:00pm
LivableStreets Networking Night
Location: Lir Irish Pub 903 Boylston Street
Cost: Free
Click here to learn more.
Miami
Thursday, December 13, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
10th Annual Toy Drive and Holiday Reception
Location: Hellmann Worldwide Logistics 10450 Northwest 41st Street
Cost: Donations
Click here to learn more.
Philadelphia
Friday, December 14, 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Seventh Annual: Women in the Workforce
Location: Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel 220 South 17th Street
Cost: Member Individual $45; Non-Member Individual $90
Click here to learn more.
Annapolis
Friday, December 14, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
BizBookBriefs December Event!
Location: Annapolis Exchange Building 1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway 3rd Floor; HeimLantz Board Room
Cost: $25 in advance; $35 at the door
Click here to learn more.
Miami
Friday, December 14, 6:00 PM – December 15, 2012 at 10:00 PM
AT&T Mobile App Hackathon – Miami in coordination with ESENEM
Location: UM Life Sciences & Technology Park 1951 NW 7th Avenue
Cost: Free
Click here to learn more.
Annapolis
Friday, December 14, 08:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Present Holiday Pops-Swingin’ Season’s Greetings with Tony DeSare at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Location: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St.
Cost: $25-$45
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Annapolis
Friday, December 14, 8:00PM
Swingin’ Season’s Greetings, With the ASO..Give Yourself a Moment of Peace
Location: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts 801 Chase St.
Cost: $45
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Annapolis
Saturday, December 15, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Home Depot – Defense Highway Blood Drive Print Save Share
Location: Home Depot – Defense Highway 145 Defense Hwy
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Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, December 18, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Corporate Speed Networking
Location: DiBona Room 200 South Broad Street Suite 700
Cost: Free
Click here to learn more.
Miami
Tuesday, December 18, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Network After Work Miami at Blackbird Ordinary
Location: Blackbird Ordinary 720 SW 1st Ave.
Cost: 10 with pre-pay / $15 with RSVP at the door / $20 without RSVP
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Washington DC
Tuesday, December 18, 7:00 PM
DMV Elite Networking Showcase
Location: Sutra Lounge 2406 18th Street NW
Cost: $15 in advance $20 at the door
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Boston
Wednesday, December 19, 9 AM – 5 PM
Boston SEO Training Seminar
Location: Brick Marketing, 101 Federal Street, #1900
Cost: $450
Click here to learn more.
Annapolis
Wednesday, December 19, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Facebook For Business 101
Location: Annapolis Area Public Library 1410 West St.
Cost: $20
Click here to learn more.
Miami
Wednesday, December 19, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Elite Bridal Network & Twenty7 Events Invite You in Miami
Location: Grove Isle Resort 4 Grove Isle Dr.
Cost: Bring 2 unwrapped toys or $25
Click here to learn more.
Baltimore
Wednesday, December 26, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
UICE Network December Session: Sales in Baltimore
Location: The Emerging Technology Cntr @ Johns Hopkins Eastern 1101 East 33rd Street 3rd Floor-Conference Rm A and B
Cost: Free
Click here to learn more.
Philadelphia
Monday, December 31, 8 AM to 10:30 AM
Health Technology: Transforming the Business of Healthcare
Location: Downtown Courtyard by Marriott Junipers Ballroom 21 North Juniper St.
Cost: Chamber Member Ticket, $40; Non-Member Ticket, $80
Click here to learn more.
