Minnesota Networking Events Calendar includes networking groups, speed networking events, after hours business socials, womens networking groups, Networking Seminars, Free Classes, Educational Workshops, Job Fairs, Community Event Listings, Charity Golf Tournaments, Chamber of Commerce Networking Events and much more...

• Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 8-9am

South Metro Young Professionals Meeting
The South Metro Young Professionals Group (SMYPG) is for dedicated, enthusiastic, and talented Young Professionals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s and/or those that are "young" in experience within their current industry. The mission of the South Metro Young Professionals Group is personal and professional development as well as a way to interact socially, exchange ideas, share common interests, learn about the area's business environment, and engage in the community's future. SMYPG currently consists of the Dakota County Regional Chamber members but hope to grow and include members from throughout the South Metro Area. You do NOT need to be a member of the DCR Chamber to participate in this group.
If you are interested in being a part of this group please contact chair person Tom Hilla at 952.892.9031 or via email at thilla@msbcollege.edu
Cost: $35 per year for chamber members (membership to any chamber in Minnesota, $50 per year for non-chamber members
Location: DCR Chamber Office 1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan


• Thursday,February 2, 2012 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Business After Hours Networking Event
Join The Burnsville Chamber at the Mediterranean Cruise Cafe for the February Business After Hours networking event.
Cost: Free to attend! Guests are welcome!
Location: Mediterranean Cruise Cafe 12500 Nicollet Ave S Burnsville, MN 55337
Info: Burnsville Chamber 952-435-6000


• Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 12 – 4pm

MN Society of Women Engineers 2012 Career Expo
2012 Career Expo: New Perspectives in Hiring. Companies attending include: Hormel, Starkey, Nycro, Medtronic, EV3, Loram, and many more!
Location: University of St Thomas Murray-Herrick Campus Center (MHC) 3rd Floor Lounge 2115 Summit Avenue St Paul, MN
Cost: Open and FREE to all job seekers
This event is FREE and open to ALL candidates. Be sure to bring your resume.


• Monday, February 6, 2012, from 12 – 6pm

YMCA 2nd Annual Summer Hiring Job Fair
Bring Resumes|Dress for Success|Interview Available positions include: Camp Counselor (day camp/overnight camp), Camp Instructor, School Aged Care Lead Program Staff, School Aged Care Program Staff, Trail Counselor/Guide (WIlderness Camp), Youth Development Staff
Location: University YMCA (across from Field House) 1801 University Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414
Cost: Open and FREE to all job seekers
This event is FREE and open to ALL candidates. Be sure to bring your resume.


• Wednesday,February 8, 2012 from 8 am - 9 am

February A.M. Coffee Break
Start your morning with us at Costco! Enjoy a light breakfast, coffee and networking while getting to know some fellow chamber members!
Cost: Free to attend! Guests are welcome!
Location: Costco Wholesale 14050 Burnhaven Drive Burnsville, MN 55337
Info: Burnsville Chamber 952-435-6000


• Wednesday,February 8, 2012 from 11 am - 12 noon

SOCIAL MEDIA 2012: TIPS AND TRICKS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS Luncheon
Join Frontier Communications as we look at the trends affecting social media in 2012, and how companies and organizations can best manage the evolving social media landscape.
Cost: Free to attend! Guests are welcome! Lunch provided, please RSVP to Maranda Bergren.
Location: Burnsville Chamber Office 150 W. Burnsville Parkway, #150 Burnsville, MN 55337
Info: Burnsville Chamber 952-435-6000


• Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 from 12 noon - 1pm

Fundraising Networking Lunch
Topic for February: Charity/Fundraising Auctions
Learn more about fundraising-related nonprofit work, through an informal discussion and information sharing group. Each month a topic is identified around which the majority of the discussion will revolve. Participants are encouraged to bring questions, examples and insights related to the topic of the session. In addition to the featured topic discussion, each session will include time to network and ask questions.
Cost: Free to attend if you work for a non-profit. This event is only for people who work in a non-profit. Networking is free and no RSVP is necessary. You are invited to bring your lunch, business cards and ideas.
Location: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Conference Room 2314 University Avenue, Suite 20, St. Paul
Info: Paul Vliem, MCN's development project coordinator, at 651-757-3073 or pvliem@minnesotanonprofits.org.


• Wednesday,February 8, 2012 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Business Young Professionals Networking Event
The mission/purpose of the Burnsville Young Professionals (BYoP) is to provide an opportunity to connect with similar aged professionals and to grow professionally and personally, while networking and giving back to the community..
Cost: Free to attend! Guests are welcome!
Location: The Mezz Paragon Odyssey 15 14401 Burnhaven Drive Burnsville, MN
Info: Burnsville Chamber 952-435-6000


• Friday, February 10th, 2012 from 12 noon - 1pm

Communications Networking Lunch
Topic for February: Google Analytics Tips and Tricks
Learn more about communication-related nonprofit work, through an informal discussion and information sharing group. Each month a topic is identified around which the majority of the discussion will revolve. Participants are encouraged to bring questions, examples and insights related to the topic of the session. In addition to the featured topic discussion, each session will include time to network and ask questions.
Cost: Free to attend if you work for a non-profit. This event is only for people who work in a non-profit. Networking is free and no RSVP is necessary. You are invited to bring your lunch, business cards and ideas.
Location: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Conference Room 2314 University Avenue, Suite 20, St. Paul
Info: Christine Durand, MCN's communications and marketing director, at 651-757-3082 or cdurand@minnesotanonprofits.org.


• Monday, February 13, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Minneapolis Career Fair
This event will showcase companies hiring in the following industries: Accounting/Auditing, Administrative and Support Services, Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations,Banking,Consumer Products, Customer Service and Call Center,Finance/Economics,Financial Services, Hospitality/Tourism,Insurance,Real Estate/Mortgage,Restaurant & Food Service,Retail/Wholesale,Sales,and Many More...
For more information about this career fair, visit www.ncfairs.com or call (702) 614-9537
Location: Crowne Plaza & Suites 3 Appletree Square Bloomington, MN 55425
Remember to bring plenty of resumes!


• Monday, February 13th, 2012 from 12 noon - 1pm

Human Resources Networking Lunch
Topic for February: Engaging Your Supervisors as Your Partners in HR.
Learn more about human resources-related nonprofit work, through an informal discussion and information sharing group. Each month a topic is identified around which the majority of the discussion will revolve. Participants are encouraged to bring questions, examples and insights related to the topic of the session. In addition to the featured topic discussion, each session will include time to network and ask questions.
Cost: Free to attend if you work for a non-profit. This event is only for people who work in a non-profit.Networking is free and no RSVP is necessary. You are invited to bring your lunch, business cards and ideas.
Location: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Conference Room 2314 University Avenue, Suite 20, St. Paul
Info: Shelly Chamberlain, MCN’s director of operations and human resources, at 651-757-3068 or schamberlain@minnesotanonprofits.org.


• Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Staying in Love with Your Business (WIN Networking Breakfast)
10 Keys to Maintaining the Passion Over the Years. In this presentation, Christine will share the 10 key things you can do to keep the passion alive around your business as your business grows and changes, and as you grow and change over the years.
7:30am doors open for informal networking
Location: Downtowner Woodfire Grill, St. Paul, MN
Cost: pregistration for Member $25, guest $45 www.mnwin.org


• Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 PM

Gettin' Bizzy! Networking Event
Want to Make Great Connections? Gettin' Bizzy! is a Business & Social Networking Group for Professionals in the Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota Twin Cities Metro Area!
Cost: FREE to attend! OPEN to EVERYBODY! Everybody who wants to have fun, network and meet new people!
Location: Carbone's Burnsville 251 West Burnsville Parkway Burnsville, MN 55337
Parking: free parking lot
More Info: http://www.gettinbizzy.com/


• Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 11:30AM - 1PM

Magnetize Your Marketing: Tap Into Your Sparkle Effect Networking Luncheon
Women in Networking lunch. Marketing shouldn’t be hard. In fact, it should be a natural extension of who you are, so that you draw ideal clients to you, rather than feeling like you are chasing them down.In this presentation Kristi Lynn Olson will help us magnetize our own marketing efforts.
11:00am doors open for informal networking
Cost: pregistration for Member $25, guest $45 www.mnwin.org
Location: Amore Victoria Uptown Minneapolis Free lot parking behind the restaurant


• Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

TwinWest Networking Overtime at Buffalo Wild Wings
Network with TwinWest and Buffalo Wild Wings at the February 15 Overtime.
In today's business climate, your success depends largely on who you know and who knows you. Our Overtimes are a free, easy, effective way to meet potential new customers while you build your network. Join TwinWest to enjoy food, fun and networking at a premier place of business.
Cost: Free to attend. TwinWest membership is not required and there is no need to RSVP.
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings 3505 Vicksburg Lane Plymouth, MN 55447
Sponsor: TwinWest Chamber of Commerce 763-450-2220


• Thursday, February 16, 2012

Rasmussen College Career and Networking Expo
This networking opportunity is open to all students, alumni, community members, and employers at no charge!
Our Career and Networking Expo is an invaluable opportunity for you to connect face-to-face with potential employers, apply for open positions, and showcase your talents!
See which employers are attending our Career and Networking Expo at a campus near you.
Location: Rasmussen College Campuses in Minnesota (Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Lake Elmo/Woodbury, Mankato, Moorhead and St. Cloud.
Times will vary across campuses. It is possible to attend more than one campus during the day. Check the website listed for more information on the expo at a campus near you.
Info: 1-888-549-6755 or http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/events/rasmussen-college-2012-career-expo-february-16/?event=1


• Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 4PM - 6PM

Fall in Love with WIN (open house & Networking)
Women in Networking open house and networking with wine, chocolate and prize drawings.
Cost: Free to Attend www.mnwin.org
Location: Virtual OffiCenters Bloomington, MN - park in the Free Ramp Parking


• February 23, 2012

Happy Hour Networking
Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 23, 2012 to attend our next Happy Hour Networking event! Come in out of the cold to Radisson Bloomington & Water Park of America and warm up with complimentary appetizers and drinks!
Location:Radisson Bloomington/Water Park of America by The Mall of America
Info: http://www.minneapolischamber.org or phone (612) 370-9100


• February 25, 2012 from 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

SPECIAL OLYMPICS MINNESOTA POLAR BEAR PLUNGE: SOUTH METRO
The Polar Bear Plunge — presented by Minnesota law enforcement as part of their year-round Law Enforcement Torch Run® events — is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics Minnesota athletes by jumping into frigid Minnesota waters. It consists of several different events that take place across Minnesota during the coldest months of the year. From January through March, our Plunge crew will be traveling around the state to different communities with one goal in mind: raise funds for Special Olympics Minnesota!
Info: http://www.plungemn.org/
Location: Crystal Beach 1100 Crystal Lake Rd E Burnsville, MN 55306


• February 28, 2012 from 7:30 AM TO 9:00 AM

Business Connection Networking Breakfast
Come join St Paul Chamber members for our speed networking breakfast event and expand your network! The morning will begin at 7:30 a.m. with open networking and breakfast, followed by three rounds of structured networking at 8 a.m. Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards!
Location: Travelers 385 Washington Street Saint Paul, MN 55102
Info: info@saintpaulchamber.com
Cost: St. Paul Chamber members $15, Guests $30 - please register online at http://www.saintpaulchamber.com


• Thursday, March 1st, 2012 from 8-9am

South Metro Young Professionals Meeting
The South Metro Young Professionals Group (SMYPG) is for dedicated, enthusiastic, and talented Young Professionals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s and/or those that are "young" in experience within their current industry. The mission of the South Metro Young Professionals Group is personal and professional development as well as a way to interact socially, exchange ideas, share common interests, learn about the area's business environment, and engage in the community's future. SMYPG currently consists of the Dakota County Regional Chamber members but hope to grow and include members from throughout the South Metro Area. You do NOT need to be a member of the DCR Chamber to participate in this group.
If you are interested in being a part of this group please contact chair person Tom Hilla at 952.892.9031 or via email at thilla@msbcollege.edu
Cost: $35 per year for chamber members (membership to any chamber in Minnesota, $50 per year for non-chamber members
Location: DCR Chamber Office 1121 Town Centre Drive, Suite 102, Eagan


• Tuesday, March 13, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Your Leadership Brand Networking Breakfast
7:30 doors open for informal networking. A prize drawing and breakfast are included. Come join Women in Networking for a grat program.
The Personal Branding process introduced in this workshop allows for group interaction and learning. Participants will identify their personal brand, develop a plan for promoting it and understand the value of demonstrating their brand on a daily basis.
Location: Downtowner Woodfire Grill 253 West Seventh Street Saint Paul, 55102
Cost: Members $25-$30, Guests $45-$50
Info: http://www.mnwin.org


• Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The annual BITE of Burnsville
The annual BITE of Burnsville showcases the cuisine of 20 of the area’s finest establishments along with... Beverages & Signature Drinks, Live Music,Main Stage Performance, Huge Live and Silent Auctions.
Cost: $40/ ticket available at www.BITEofBurnsville.net
Location: Performing Arts Center Heart of the City - Burnsville


• Wednesday, March 21, 2012 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

WIN Networking Luncheon
Breakout! Keys to the Prison Holding Your Big Self Hostage.Almost all of us are busy busy busy - but how many of us are actually creating the big, beautiful life we want? 11am doors open for informal networking.

Come prepared to learn about the locks we put on our own greatness AND how to turn the keys to open them. Get off the hamster wheel of busy-but-small and onto the path to focused-and-fantastic. In this presentation Kathleen Watson will reveal the 7 keys that will allow you to be, do, and have more of what you deeply desire. There will be some very abbreviated exercises for people to do on the spot, as well as resources for further study.
Location: Rojo 1602 West End Blvd. Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Cost: Members $25-$30, Guests $45-$50
Info: http://www.mnwin.org