UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 8, 2025 8 AM “YO Online Network” Free weekly online networking on Zoom 8 AM Wednesdays
Venue
Zoom link
Watch for our upcoming mega event: Speed Networking March 12th at 6 PM
Join the “YO Online Network” Wednesdays at 8 AM EST on Zoom!
Grab the link:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83129138265?pwd=jQAvBB4ZKBEizzptioQnPRUx0sx3n4.1
We are here to grow referral relationships and increase word-of-mouth business with local business owners in the Youngstown, OH/Cleveland area!
These FREE 40-minute meetings will help you set business goals for 2025 and teach you how to accomplish them faster with networking. You can introduce yourself and your business in a 30-second weekly spotlight to ask for specific client referrals.
Anyone in your organization is welcome to join us to:
Promote
Recruit
Find referral partners
Collaborate on events/projects
RSVP Coach Noel 803.710.0551
Connect with local businesses and post your events on
https://www.facebook.com/groups/youngstownbusinessnetworking
Let's make 2025 a great year of connecting!
More weekly networking groups:
bnineo.com
Dozens of BNI’s North East Ohio chapters can be located by zip code.
B2B in Warren
Organized by Cynthia Hancharik 3305033348
View the Warren Chamber of Commerce FB page for networking and business events
https://www.facebook.com/YWChamber
Home and Garden Expos- Register your business for booths at the largest shows in NE Ohio
IX Center in Cleveland January
ixcenter.com
HBA Canfield Home and Garden Show 28th- March 3rd, 2025
Home Builders Association of the Valley
Phone: (330) 965-9779
Email: trisha@hbamv.org
Mahoning Valley Young-Professionals 1/23
Mahoning Valley Young Professionals January Mixer January 23rd, from 6–8 PM at The Bar @ Windows on the Square (2nd floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Youngstown Downtown).
Vendor Registration for 2025 Canfield Fair
Promote your business at the largest fair in NE Ohio!
Vendor Registration will be fully online for the 2025 Canfield Fair. Check back on February 15, 2025, for a link to the registration page and instructions on how to register and future steps. Both previous and prospective vendors must follow this process.
Registration opens on 2/15 and closes on 4/30. Fair starts August 27th.
March Madness
Home Expos January, February, and March
Venue
IX Center Cleveland and the Canfield Fair Grounds
Small Business Expo: March 8. 2025
Venue: First Baptist Church of Holwand
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March Madness
Join us for 12 networking events:
1-4) The YO Online Network, free Zoom meeting each Wednesday at 8am
5) HBA Home and Garden Show Feb 28th- March 3rd, 2025
https://www.myhbaworks.org/events/74th-annual-home-garden-show
6)The Marble Room with Nathan Mitchelle (on Facebook) in Canton, OH.
March 7th. Owner of Blue Lake Cleaning and The Offduty Entrepreneur.
7)The Small Business Expo: March 8th, at the Howland Baptist Church 10 AM to 5 PM
with the B2B Network group with Cynthia Hancharik (on Facebook).
Free admission. Join B2B for in-person meet-ups.
8) Speed Networking with the YO Online Network. Wednesday, 3/12 at 6 PM
at Panera Bread
Address: 5503 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown, OH 44515
This “Power Hour” is designed to help you book 121s and build referral
relationships with dozens of local businesses. Bring 25 business cards and at least 1 friend
to connect our networks! RSVP Coach Noel 8037100551 noelnfactorcoaching@gmail.com
Have a March networking event to add? Email noelnfactorcoahing@gmail.com
9)The Akron Business Alliance Lunch and Learn: March 9, at 3916 Clock Pointe Trail # 103
Stow, Ohio. Posted on alignable at link:
thhttps://www.alignable.com/groups/alignable-alliance-of-greater-akron-oh/events/kickoff-event-akron-business-breakfast-connect-time-mar-2025?_faid=17413
10) Network with hundreds of business women with Christina Rowe on her virtual coffee chat. March event TBA
FB group: Women Helping Women Entrepreneurs: Christina Rowe christina@standoutonlinesystem.com
Small Business Expo March 8, 2025
Date: March 8, 2025� Location: First Baptist Church of Howland
Are you a small business owner looking to expand your network, discover new opportunities, and showcase your products or services?
Why Attend?
* Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, potential clients, and industry experts.
* Educational Workshops: Gain insights from top professionals on the latest business trends and strategies.
* Exhibit Your Business: Showcase your products or services to a diverse audience.
* Inspiration & Growth: Learn from keynote speakers and panel discussions designed to inspire and elevate your business.
How to Participate:
1. Register Now: Secure your spot by sending an email to: neohiopromotions@gmail.com
2. Become an Exhibitor: Showcase your business by booking an exhibitor booth. Contact us at 330-503-3348 for more details.
3. Spread the Word: Share this post with your network and help us create a vibrant community of small business owners!
Don’t miss this chance to take your business to the next level. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, visit our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/share/exzH2zrv8jJJexGY/?mibextid=wwXIfr
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Speed Networking with the YO Online Network
March 12, 2025
Venue
Restaurant TBA
“Network for Charity” Silent Auction
June 2025
Donate a product or gift certificate to benefit the Red Cross
Ready, set, SPEED Network! Meet up-to 100 businesses in 1 hour for referrals, 1.2.1s and partnerships
Let’s bring all our networks together!
March 12th at 6 PM location to be announced- have a restaurant or other large space with tables?
Host the event for free publicity:
Email Coach Noel for more details: noelnfactorcoaching@gmail.com
Text: 8037100551
Please donate a small prize to add event FUN and incentives!
December 2025
Jingle Mingle: Small Business Trails
15 businesses per area Holiday Bash!
Let’s get jolly and collaborate with a small business scavenger hunt. A great way to work with our business friends in close proximity and get more people in the door.!
March 15
Venue
New York, NY
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sounds like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest.