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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, many of these groups may be meeting online or postponing their meetings.  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 at Hope Community Church - Raleigh Campus Thursdays, 9:45 -11:00 AM. Meetings start at 10 AM and everyone gets a turn to introduce themselves and their business. Bring elevator speech and sense of humor -- they provide coffee.  First meeting is free, after that it’s $3. For more information, visit:  caryleadsgroup.net
 
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 at the American Legion Post 6 in Chapel Hill.  For more information, visit http://www.chapelhillleads.com
 
Apex Small Business Network   
ASBN meets every Tuesday morning in Historic Downtown Apex, NC from 9:00am to 10:00am.    Find information at: http://www.apexsmallbusinessnetwork.com
 
Business and Beers --  Meets in the evening at varied locations (that sell beer, of course) around the Triangle area. You can find this group on Meetup.com
 
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 group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Apex from 8 to 9:15 am. They also host a happy hour social event, usually the fourth Wednesday of the month from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.   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 – RTP Frontier or Hunt Library at NC State Centennial Campus
At this monthly breakfast 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, on their website techbreakfast.co  or Facebook  facebook.com/techbreakfast
 
1 Million Cups --  http://www.1millioncups.com/rtp 
1 Million Cups is a free, national program designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs.  Every Wednesday at 9 am, entrepreneurs present their startup companies, answer questions, and learn how this active community can help support their businesses.
 

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