Hola Connectors,
Hope this email finds you well on this nice cloudy in the A! I added more events to the list for the month so be sure to review any events you might have missed. And I need your help with reaching my rather ambitious goal for 7,000 subscribers by the end of the year. I’m currently at 5,100 and ecstatic to even pass the big 5K. Trust me when I say I set this 7,000 goal not thinking I would even be this close. But I’m still far off and would like your help! So how can you help? I have three simple ways!
Share the website with that colleague who keeps saying there are no good networking events. If your organization is interested in cross-promotion, reach out to me at [email protected] and lets see how we can support each other.
Reshare any of my Instagram posts to help your audience discover upcoming networking opportunities.
If you haven’t already, fill out the 1-minute survey so I can learn more about you and what you’d like to see. Let me know how else Networking Only Atlanta can support you!
Thank you for being part of this community and helping it grow. Good connections deserve good company and apparently, a forwarded link every now and then.
Quick Networking Lesson - When Southern hospitality meets business, you get the feel of Atlanta’s professional community. A place where people are often willing to help, make introductions, and share what they know. They will not do ALL of the work for you but will send you in the right direction. In my experience, there’s a little less gatekeeping here than in other major cities. Don’t be afraid to ask for a connection or invite someone for coffee to learn from their experience. Just remember to think about how you can support the people who support you. Get creative with returning the favor. Atlanta may be a big city, but its business circles are small, and people talk!
Ok, I know that was a longer intro than usual but I had some stuff to get off my chest! Enjoy the week and enjoy the upcoming sunny days connectors!
~ Dre
The Space:
Atlanta Networking Week is coming March 2027 and it will be a week of intentional activities and events.
Quick reminder that the Professional’s Guide Handout is available and free to download. This is a comprehensive list if you want to learn more about navigating the business scene here in Atlanta.
Vendor/Sponsor opportunities for upcoming high-traffic networking event are available. Email [email protected] for more info and availability.
Random Fact: The tradition of leaving the bottom button of a suit jacket or waistcoat unbuttoned started with King Edward VII of the United Kingdom (who reigned from 1901 to 1910. Thanks for the random fact Bryce.
New Connections. Fresh Headshots. Better Than Another Work Email. 📸
Give the group chat something worth putting on the calendar! Join everyone for an evening of new faces, good conversation, and complimentary headshots!
Beyond the headshots, this is a chance to build community with Atlanta professionals and find people you can exchange ideas with, learn from, and stay connected to.
Bring a colleague, meet professionals outside your usual circle, and make a few connections beyond the office. You’ll both leave with a fresh photo and new people to follow up with.
Awards, Charities, Galas & Golfing
October 12th 8:30 AM in Alpharetta - Georgia Chamber Champions Cup by Georgia Chamber
October 12th 8:30 PM in Atlanta - Atlanta Startup Awards 2026 by Startup Atlanta
October 14th in Peachtree City - 2026 Business on the Green Golf Tournament by Fayette Chamber
October 14th in Peachtree City - 2026 Celebrity Scholarship Golf Classic by Empire Board of Realtists
October 15th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Passing the Torch Celebration and Awards Ceremony by NSBE Atlanta
October 16th 7:30 AM in Atlanta - South Fulton Golf Classic by Greater South Fulton Chamber
October 17th 8:00 PM in Atlanta - Inaugural Sneaker Ball by The JR Law Group
October 19th 10:00 AM in Atlanta - 2026 Annual MOWA Golf Classic by Meals on Wheels Atlanta
October 22nd 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Deals of the Year Awards by Atlanta Business Chronicle
October 22nd 6:00 PM in Atlanta - 2026 Chili Cook Off by Atlanta Realtors
October 23rd in Atlanta - 3rd Annual Mission GalaCon
October 24th 5:30 PM in Atlanta - 11th Annual LEDI International Life Changers Awards and Fundraising Gala by Liberia Economic Development Initiative
October 24th 5:30 PM in Atlanta - 2026 OBIE Award Gala by Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
October 24th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - White Coat Grady Gala by Grady Health Foundation
October 29th 9:00 AM in Atlanta - Fall Classic Golf Tournament by Gwinnett Chamber
October 29th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - 2026 Hall of Fame by The Atlanta Press Club
November 7th 6:00 PM in Chamblee - AfroBall 2026 by Afrovibez
November 11th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - National Association of Wedding Professionals Annual Gala 2026 by National Association of Wedding Professionals
Breakfast, Luncheons, & Dinners
October 13th 8:30 AM in Atlanta - Business Networking Breakfast by The Lola
October 13th 11:30 AM in Atlanta - Cobb Young Professionals Luncheon by Cobb Chamber
October 13th 12:00 PM in Woodstock - OUT @ Lunch: Cherokee County by OUT Georgia Business Alliance
October 14th 12:00 PM in Marietta - Social Lunch by Cobb Women in Business
October 15th 11:30 AM in Morrow - Truist Networking Series Luncheon by Clayton Chamber
October 16th 8:00 AM in Kennesaw - Cobb Executive Women Breakfast by Cobb Chamber
October 20th 7:30 AM in Marietta - ECBA Business Breakfast by East Cobb Business Association
October 20th 11:00 AM in Atlanta - Industry Trends Lunch: Behind the Data Center Boom: From Market Forces to the Jobsite by Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia
October 21st 11:30 AM in Sandy Springs - 2026 Woman of Distinction Awards Luncheon by Greater Perimeter Chamber
October 22nd 11:30 AM in Woodstock - Meet & Eat by Cherokee Chamber
October 22nd 11:30 AM in Atlanta - Lunch and Learn: Green Hospitals and Healthcare by ACHE Georgia
October 22nd 12:00 PM in Atlanta - October Business Lunch & Learn by The Lola
October 26th 11:30 AM in Marietta - October Luncheon by Marietta Business Association
October 27th 8:30 AM in Atlanta - The Growth Table by Atlanta Tech Village
October 27th 11:00 AM in Atlanta - Women's League Lunch & Learn: Protecting Your Data & Reputation from AI by Atlanta Black Chambers
October 29th 11:30 AM in Peachtree Corners - Peachtree Corners Business Association Lunch Club by Peachtree Corners Business Association
October 30th 12:00 PM in Atlanta - Startup Chowdown - Buckhead by Atlanta Tech Village
Chamber of Commerce Events
October 13th 4:30 PM in Canton - Business After Hours by Cherokee Chamber
October 15th 10:00 AM in Canton - Power Hour by Cherokee Chamber
October 16th 9:00 AM in Atlanta - Coffee with the Chamber by Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
October 16th 9:00 AM in Duluth - People's Choice at The NETT by Gwinnett Chamber
October 16th 9:00 AM in Atlanta - Coffee with the Chamber by Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
October 19th 3:00 PM in Atlanta - Cobb Connections by Cobb Chamber
October 20th 5:00 PM in Peachtree City - 2026 StartUp Fayette by Fayette Chamber
October 21st 8:30 AM in Waleska - 2026 On Target - Sporting Clays Tournament by Cherokee Chamber
October 21st 6:00 PM in Stone Mountain - Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce (GCBCC) Monthly Meeting by Gwinnett County Black Chamber
October 23rd 9:00 AM - NonProfit Network Coffee & Connections by Fayette Chamber
October 27th 5:00 PM in Atlanta - Atlanta Connections & Cocktails by Georgia Chamber
October 28th 11:00 AM in Hapeville - TAAC Airport Facilities & Development Exchange by ATL Airport Chamber
October 30th 9:00 AM in Duluth - People's Choice at The NETT by Gwinnett Chamber
October 30th 12:00 PM in Atlanta - 2026 ATL Airport Chamber Annual Meeting by ATL Airport Chamber
Atlanta Executive Summit at the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta
Enjoy a chef-inspired lunch and quality conversations with like-minded professionals at the Atlanta Executive Summit at the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta. Connect with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors while gaining insights from experts across three focused discussions:
The Anatomy of a Major Deal: Learn how strategy, financing, and the right partnerships turn promising opportunities into successfully executed deals.
The Healthcare Enterprise Blueprint: Explore how healthcare entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses through system partnerships and new opportunities in Georgia.
The Next Track: Where AI Capital Is Accelerating in Atlanta: Discover where AI investment is flowing and how to position yourself or your business for emerging opportunities.
Come for fresh perspectives and leave with connections!
Use my promo code “NOA” for a discount and I will see you in the room!
Conferences, Expos & Summits
October 12th - October 13th in Atlanta - Avant South 2026 by Avant South
October 14th 9:00 AM in Atlanta - DeKalb County Small Business Summit 2026 by DeKalb Chamber
October 20th 7:30 AM in Hapeville - 2026 South Metro Development Outlook Fall Conference by The Collaborative Firm
October 20th 7:30 AM in Atlanta - Georgia HIMSS 2026 Annual Conference by ACHE Georgia
October 20th 8:00 AM in Atlanta - Super Tuesday Conference by Atlanta Business League
October 22nd 7:30 AM in Lawrenceville - 2026 Workforce Summit by Gwinnett Chamber
October 22nd 9:30 AM in Atlanta - Atlanta Executive Summit by Networking Only Atlanta
October 22nd 11:00 AM in Johns Creek - Fusion Alliance Business Expo 2 by Fusion Alliance
October 23rd - October 25th - Mimosas and Business Weekend Experience
October 23rd 8:00 AM in Lawrenceville - EME Women's Conference by Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
October 28th 8:30 AM in Atlanta - CRE Women’s Leadership Summit by CRE Insight Journal
October 28th 12:00 PM in Hapeville - GSFCC Annual Film Industry Summit by Greater South Fulton Chamber
October 29th 9:00 AM in Alpharetta - 2026 Residential Construction Hiring Expo by Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
October 30th - October 31st in Atlanta - Google DevFest Atlanta 2026: Empowering Developers & Builders in the Agentic Era by Google Developer Groups
Creative Professional Events
October 15th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - GEA ELEVATE: THE ASK by Georgia Entertainment Association
October 17th in Atlanta - Design Recess 2026 by AIGA Atlanta
October 17th 9:30 AM in Atlanta - Good, Better, Best: APA Atlanta Lighting Workshop by APA|Atlanta
October 17th - October 18th in Atlanta - LIMA Comunidad Weekend 2026 by LATINAS IN MEDIA ATLANTA
October 18th 1:00 PM in Acworth - The Creator Social by The Creator Experience
October 19th 6:30 PM in Atlanta - The Content Creators Social by Networking Only Atlanta
October 20th in Atlanta - How to Win an Emmy: Digital Creators Edition Mixer by Media Girls Network
October 21st 6:00 PM in Atlanta - 2027Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders: Open House by AIGA Atlanta
October 24th 6:30 PM in Atlanta - Creative Artist (Spooky) Mixer
October 24th 8:00 PM in Atlanta - The Crew List Collective MeetUp by The Crew List Collective
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General Networking Events
October 12th 8:30 AM in Atlanta - Mond(ai)y Coffee by ATDC
October 12th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Money & Mindset Mixer by Renata Mazu
October 13th 8:30 AM in Peachtree Corners - Connecting Over Coffee Morning Meetup by Peachtree Corners Business Association
October 13th 10:00 AM in Smyrna - Smyrna Networking by Cobb Women in Business
October 13th 4:00 PM in Atlanta - Founders & Freelancers, In Person by The Lola
October 13th 6:00 PM in Alpharetta - The Legacy Lounge by Bespoke
October 14th 7:45 AM in Smyrna - Coffee & Connections by Smyrna Business Association
October 14th 4:00 PM in Dunwoody - The Networking Room Where Your Industry Belongs to You by Steve Gard
October 14th 6:30 PM in Atlanta - Konnection+ Networking by Networking Only Atlanta
October 14th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Atlanta Entrepreneur Networking Event by SUM OF FIVE USA
October 15th 5:00 PM in Atlanta - 3rd Thursdays in the North Metro! ABC Veteran Entrepreneurs Group! by Atlanta Black Chambers
October 15th 5:30 PM in Atlanta - 12th Annual Next Gen Event, Built to Lead by YNPN Atlanta
October 15th 5:30 PM in Smyrna - October Alive After Five by Smyrna Business Association
October 15th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - The Master Connector Agency Networking Event by The Master Connector Agency
October 15th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - BBA Monthly Social by Buckhead Business Association
October 15th 6:30 PM in Atlanta - Connect. 6. People. A structured networking event in Metro Atlanta by Sara Branch
October 16th 9:00 AM in Atlanta - GECC: October Edition by Good Energy Coffee Crew
October 17th 10:00 AM in Smyrna - The Collective Brew by Demetra Moore
October 20th 4:00 PM in Atlanta - NIAX Atlanta: Meet the Right People, Build Trusted Referrals by NIAX Atlanta
October 20th 4:00 PM in Atlanta - ATL BrainTrust Happy Hour by BrainTrust
October 20th 5:00 PM in Atlanta - October Networking Event by MPI Georgia
October 20th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - October Networking Social by Christians Professional Network
October 20th 6:30 PM in Duluth - The Local Link by Atlanta Real Estate Meetup
October 21st 10:00 AM in Austell - Austell Networking by Cobb Women in Business
October 21st 5:00 PM in Atlanta - Mix-It-Up Midtown: Connect + Learn at The Juniper by Midtown Alliance
October 21st 7:00 PM in Atlanta - VAMO Rising Professionals October Social by VAMO
October 21st 7:00 PM in Canton - Latino Business Club by Latino Networking in Georgia
October 22nd 5:30 PM in Peachtree Corners - Business After Hours Networking by Peachtree Corners Business Association
October 22nd 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Push 2.0 Group NFC Laboratory Open House by PUSH 2.0 GROUP
October 26th 8:30 AM in Atlanta - Mond(ai)y Coffee by ATDC
October 27th 2:00 PM in Atlanta - Headshot Happy Hour : Upgrade Your LinkedIn Headshot & Network by The Bakery CoWork
October 27th 5:30 PM in Atlanta - ACG Atlanta Corporate Connection: Fall Networking by ACG Atlanta
October 28th 7:45 AM in Atlanta - Business Empowerment Breakfast by Buckhead Business Association
October 28th 7:45 AM in Smyrna - Coffee & Connections by Smyrna Business Association
October 28th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Wealthy Wednesdays: Networking Mixer & Financial Blueprint by Women Into Networking WIN Community
October 28th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Speed Networking by The Bakery CoWork
October 28th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Atlanta AI, Tech & Finance Networking Event by SUM OF FIVE USA
October 29th 5:00 PM in Kennesaw - October Connections After Hours by Marietta Business Association
October 29th 5:30 PM in Atlanta - Buckhead Happy Hour by Serendipity Labs Buckhead
October 29th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - October Plywood Connects by Plywood Place
October 31st 8:00 PM in Atlanta - Halloween Night Out by Earth Love Tissue
Industry Focused Events
October 13th 6:30 PM in Sandy Springs - Built To Connect - Real Estate Networking Event by Networking Only Atlanta
October 14th 12:00 PM in Atlanta - Women + Tech Meetup by Atlanta Tech Village
October 14th 6:30 PM in Sandy Springs - Atlanta Real Estate Meetup by Atlanta Real Estate Meetup
October 14th 8:00 PM in Atlanta - Real Estate & Roller Skates by Hakiim Herring
October 15th 5:00 PM in Atlanta - Black Health Connect | Bridging Healthcare Communities: ATLANTA - Q4 Mixer by Black Health Connect
October 15th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Startup Oasis by ATDC
October 15th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Get Out Real Estate Mixer by Mr Mold Removal
October 20th 6:00 PM in Alpharetta - Real Estate Connections North Atlanta by Real Estate Connections
October 21st 6:00 PM in Atlanta - October NAWP Networking Event & Wedding Social by National Association of Wedding Professionals Atlanta Chapter
October 21st 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Atlanta Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event by SUM OF FIVE USA
October 22nd 1:00 PM in Atlanta - TAG Invest Connect: Meet, Pitch, & Partner
October 22nd 5:00 PM in Atlanta - Agency Around Town with Alloy by AMA Atlanta
October 22nd 5:30 PM in Dunwoody - Content Creator Happy Hour by Atlanta Social Media Club
October 28th 5:00 PM in Suwannee - NAWIC Atlanta Monthly Networking Happy Hour by National Association of Women in Construction
October 28th 5:00 PM in Atlanta - Arch-o’-Lantern Fall Social by AIA Atlanta
Workshops & Seminars
October 12th 6:00 PM in Lawrenceville - One:10 Business Development Alliance by Kayon Sales
October 13th 1:00 PM in Atlanta - ATV Workshop: QXR - Leveraging your Past to Accelerate the Future by Atlanta Tech Village
October 14th 8:00 AM in Atlanta - Architects Roundtable: The Talent Equation by AIA Atlanta
October 14th 10:00 AM in Atlanta - Co-Building Day by the PIT
October 14th 3:00 PM in Atlanta - AI That Works: Better Business Decisions, Practical Solutions & Partner Opportunities by IAMCP Atlanta
October 14th 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Unlocking Your Visibility Using Social Media by The Bakery CoWork
October 15th 6:00 PM in Atlanta - Jev Workshop | RenderATL × AI Ship & Social by RenderATL
October 16th 9:00 AM in Alpharetta - ATDC Alpharetta Startup Circle – Hybrid by ATDC
October 19th 10:00 AM in Atlanta - Morning Money Mix October 2026 by The PIT
October 20th in Atlanta - NAWIC Atlanta Monthly Business Meeting by National Association of Women in Construction
October 20th 11:00 AM in Alpharetta - From Ideas to Insights: A Different Kind of Gold: A Fight for Redemption by Alpharetta Business Association
October 20th 12:00 PM in Alpharetta - Startup Workshop: Preparing to seek Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A Funding, and the Current Climate for Investor Funding in Metro ATL by Tech North Atlanta
October 20th 1:00 PM in Atlanta - ATV Workshop: Personal Branding Entrepreneurs by Atlanta Tech Village
October 20th 6:30 PM in Atlanta - Blueprints for the Future by Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta
October 21st 11:00 AM in Duluth - On Topic: State of Small Business by Gwinnett Chamber
October 21st 5:30 PM in Alpharetta - Speaker Series: “Cloud vs. On-Premise: Is AI impacting this determination? by Tech North Atlanta
October 21st 6:30 PM in Atlanta - Beyond The Prompt by Klarisys Partners
October 21st 7:00 PM in Atlanta - Women + Money Workshop by The Bakery CoWork
October 22nd 12:00 PM - 3X your revenue with a CRM by Robinson Productions
October 22nd 5:00 PM in Sandy Springs - AI in Real Estate — From Leads to Deals by Tech Series AI
October 24th 11:00 AM in Atlanta - How to Get More Clients, Make More Money & Build Wealth by Book Profits Club
October 27th 11:30 AM in Duluth - Elevate Business Series: Foundations of Effective Leadership by Gwinnett Chamber
October 27th 1:00 PM in Atlanta - ATV Workshop: The Founder Story Advantage by Atlanta Tech Village
October 28th 6:30 PM in Atlanta - From Strategy to Execution: Process Improvement Skills for Leaders by NAHSE - Atlanta Chapter
October 29th 5:30 PM in Atlanta - Zero Trust in the Age of AI: Securing Software from Code to Cloud by TAG Cloud Society
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