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About this list...

The list below was created as a resource for the local small business community, so please feel free to share it with others. It includes several types of networking and leads groups  -- open groups, groups with exclusive seats, and groups that focus on certain types of business owners.

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic,  these groups are meeting online.  Please check their websites for the latest info. 

Note to group organizers: If you would like your group added or updated, please contact us and we'll make the changes.

​Small Business Networking Groups

Open groups – These groups do not have exclusive “seats” and are either free to attend or have very minimal fees for meetings.
 
Cary Leads
The Cary Leads Group has weekly meetings 
For more information, visit: caryleadsgroup.net  or go to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/57683492622/


Chapel Hill Leads
This dynamic group was established in 1998, and affiliated with the Chapel Hill- Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. If you visit, be sure to bring your elevator speech and a notebook. They meet Wednesdays at 8-9:30 AM. For more information, visit http://www.chapelhillleads.com
 
Apex Small Business Network   
ASBN meets every Tuesday morning from 9:00am to 10:00am.    Find information at: http://www.apexsmallbusinessnetwork.com
 
Triangle Business Owners 
The Triangle Business Owners group is an online networking group for business owners, by business owners.  It’s a private group where business owners can share their challenges and accomplishments, with a “spam free” policy and a high bar to keep the solicitors out.  The Triangle Business Owners group is limited to business owners based in the Raleigh/Durham Triangle marketplace.  
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TriangleBusinessOwners/

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Triangle B2B Networking
For business owners and sales professionals that target other small to medium size businesses. Most of the networking is online with periodic events.  It's an independent business group, visitors welcome.  For more information, visit the Triangle B2B Networking and Discussion Group on Facebook.

 
Groups with "Seats" and Memberships 
 
Triangle Referral Team
This friendly referral group meets the first and third Thursday of the month from 8:10 to 9:15 am.   For more information, go to Meetup.com or their Facebook page. 
 

BNI Groups
BNI is one of the best-known names in business networking groups.  Some people have great results, but also pay significant membership and meeting fees.  There are many chapters in the area; it’s a good idea to check and see if there is an open “seat” for your business area before visiting a group.  For more information on groups in your area, go to http://trianglebni.com


Women's Networking Groups

WIN – Women in Networking  (WIN)
These groups empower women business owners and female entrepreneurs to exchange customer referrals & leads, share knowledge and offer support for professional growth and prosperity. There are locations all over the Triangle, to find one, go to http://win-nc.com
 
 Women’s Power Networking, also called Coffee and Contacts
Also offers networking and support for female business owners. There several groups in the Triangle area.  To find one near you, go to:    http://www.womenspowernetworking.com/index.php/coffee-contacts-chapters
 
​Tech and Start-up Oriented Groups: These groups feature presentations from start-up businesses.  There are chances to network before and after the presentations.
 
Triangle Tech Breakfast: 
At this monthly get-together, techies, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs share learn from their peers through show and tell / show-case style presentations.
Find this group on Meetup.com
 
1 Million Cups --  http://www.1millioncups.com/rtp 
1 Million Cups is a free, national program designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs.  Visit online every Wednesday at 9 am to see entrepreneurs present their startup companies, ask/answer questions, and learn more about this active community supporting new businesses.
 

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