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Shmoozer: Your Guide to Denver's Networking Circles

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It isn't always who you know, but it sure does help. If you don't ask for help in your job search, then nobody can help you! Schmooz your way to the job or career of your dreams...

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Creative Networking

The New Denver Ad Club

1614 15TH ST DENVER, CO 80202

This fun networking group has incredible presentations, as well as a supportive group of creatives that range in age.

They also have a sub group called, Ad2 Denver, which is specifically for creatives who are new to the industry. This subgroup is part of the main membership, so you get a two-for-oner! Ad2 gets involved with local public service clients, giving young professionals hands-on industry experience… Which can often be very helpful when you are spiffing up your resume!

The New Denver Ad Club

Apple Store

3000 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80206

Did you know that every Apple store has a one-on-one tutoring program? You just have to be part of their Pro Care program… Why this idea rocks for networking? I come to the store with easy and dumb questions, but by the time I leave, I am up-to-date with the latest Apple programs, and I have a new creative skill to add to my resume. Take a few extra minutes to chat with the tutor and you might realize that they are more involved within the creative industry then you realized, and they just might be the resource you need to help you move in a more creative direction.

Did you know that every Apple store has a one-on-one tutoring program? You just have to be part of their Pro Care program… Why this idea rocks for networking? I come to the store with easy and dumb questions, but by the time I leave, I am up-to-date with the latest Apple programs, and I have a new creative skill to add to my resume. Take a few extra minutes to chat with the tutor and you might realize that they are more involved within the creative industry then you realized, and they just might be the resource you need to help you move in a more creative direction.

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Apple Store - Cherry Creek / Denver

Tattered Cover Book Store

16th & Wynkoop, Denver, CO 80202

Tattered Cover has an amazing lecture series, where sometimes over 100 people show up for a book reading! The lectures are a great way to keep you educated, and give you the opportunity to meet other people with similar interests. Strike up a conversation with the stranger sitting next to, you never know who it could be, or who they might know… ;)

Tattered Cover has an amazing lecture series, where sometimes over 100 people show up for a book reading! The lectures are a great way to keep you educated, and give you the opportunity to meet other people with similar interests. Strike up a conversation with the stranger sitting next to, you never know who it could be, or who they might know… ;)

Tattered Cover Bookstore

Boulder Digital Arts

2510 47TH ST BOULDER, CO 80301

Boulder Digital Arts

Classic Business Networking

Toastmasters

Denver, CO 80202

Speak up Boy! Learn how to improve your speach techniques, and improve your leadership skills. Toastmasters is a HUGE organization, and very popular way to move your professional life forward.

Speak up Boy! Learn how to improve your speach techniques, and improve your leadership skills. Toastmasters is a HUGE organization, and very popular way to move your professional life forward.

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Toastmaster Groups: Denver

There are over 30 different locations and groups to pick from in the Denver region.

Toastmaster Groups: Colorado Springs

There are over 19 different locations and groups to pick from in the Colorado Springs region.

Toastmaster Groups: Boulder

There are about 9 different locations and groups to pick from in the Boulder region.

Counselors to America's Small Business (SCORE)

721 19TH ST DENVER, CO 80202

Score! Free and confidential business counseling from experienced professionals on everything from marketing to taxes. Make a good connection with one of your teachers and you might have a new mentor.

SCORE Denver

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Business Marketing Association

2459 S AMMONS ST LAKEWOOD, CO 80227

Networking and professional development with locals involved in the marketing industry. Most industries have associations, and most associations have chapters in the major cities. Search Google to find an association for the industry you work in or want to work in. Associations are usually a higher membership fee, so see if you company will sponsor you.

Business Marketing Association: Colorado

 

Online Networking

Biznik.com

A Site that doesn’t suck. Hey, they said it first! This site is for the indie professionals… You know, the ones that are starting their own businesses… They are broke, they are always working, and you are somewhat envious and you are not sure why… because it seems like their life is Hell?

linkedin.com

It is all about the six degrees of separation… I can look up almost any business and have some sort of connection to somebody who works there. This site really is a great networking tool, and I have even had recruiters contact me about jobs that really did seem like a good fit! Join and easily find your friends and old colleagues… The site even suggests people you might know! Spooky! ;)

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Jigsaw.com

Organize your business contacts here and make use of all that information!

Startupping.com

Connect with other webpreneurs where you can network like crazy… but secretly you are hoping that you will rise above all of them with your awesome and incredible website, and then your website will take over the world and you will be on the cover of Fast Company! Sorry.

Where the Networks At?

Organize Online, Meet Offline

Networking with Meetup.com

From Dungeons and Dragons to Entrepreneur Idea sessions… Name your interest and meetup.com will most likely give you a group of people who share the same interest. Become an active attendee, and get new connections.

placestonetwork.com

Wam Bam Thank You Mam! This is a one-stop website with a large list of all the up-and-coming networking events in Denver and Boulder.

Green Networking

Green Drinks - Denver

1632 MARKET ST DENVER, CO 80202

Meet up with young professionals who work in the green industry, or just like to look like the work in the green industry.

Green Drinks - Denver

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Boulder Green Building Guild

2020 20th St, Boulder, CO 80302

BGBG is a great example of how small cities can make a difference. A local nonprofit, BGBG focuses on making a difference within the business industry in Boulder and beyond. BGBG is a great place to network, especially if you volunteer… You might have the opportunity to get to know some very influential green professionals.

BGBG is a great example of how small cities can make a difference. A local nonprofit, BGBG focuses on making a difference within the business industry in Boulder and beyond. BGBG is a great place to network, especially if you volunteer… You might have the opportunity to get to know some very influential green professionals.

Boulder Green Building Guild

United States Green Building Council - Colorado Chapter

1536 WYNKOOP ST DENVER, CO 80202

The USGBC Colorado Chapter is a professional networking group mostly based around the building industry. This high-powered group has been one of the reasons Green is now the new Black! The USGBC implemented the LEED Certification Process, and the Colorado Chapter is a great way to meet influential professionals with connections worldwide. Emerging Green Builders (EGB) is a young professionals group that is a sub group of the USGBC Colorado Chapter.

USGBC - Colorado Chapter

GLBT Networking

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Denver Gay Professionals

191 UNIVERSITY BLVD DENVER, CO 80206

The gay market is one of the most powerful markets in the United States. This group is an extremly valuable resource, and if you register online, you can get detailed information on their meeting locations.

Denver Gay Professionals

More Like Dating Networking

Young Active Professionals

DENVER, CO 80204

YAP! That is what they call themselves… Check out the website and you wont be sure if it is a dating group or a networking group… Take your pick and play the game, some might work both ways!

Young Active Professionals (YAP): Denver

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