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Networking - Live Events & Virtual Groups

SBN Long Beach provides a listing of known networking events in or around the city.  SBN Long Beach does not endorse any networking group or organization and makes no claims to their benefit, but provides this information as a public service. Most events are free, however when a known cost is involved it is noted on the listing.

Additionally, some networking groups have restricted membership; please contact them directly to inquire about individual qualifications.

Monthly - Live Meetings

MORNING

Event: Tippers Long Beach
Industry:  All
When:  Each Friday morning
Time:  7:00 - 8:30 AM
Location:  The Grand - 4101 E. Willow St., LB 90815
Reservations required?: YES.
Contact:  Tom Seche
Phone:  (562) 595-0761
Focus:   A professional organization of business owners based in Long Beach, California and serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Membership is limited to 1 person per business category. This exclusivity makes it to support each other through business transactions, referrals, and activities.

Event: Business @ Breakfast
Host:  Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
Industry:  All
When:  2nd Tuesday of each month
Time:  7:30 - 9:00 AM
Location:  Varies
Cost:  Call or email for cost
Reservations required?: Preferred
Contact:  John Kelsall
Email:  john@lakewoodchamber.com
Phone:  (562) 531-9733
Focus:   Breakfast with a guest speaker on a current business topic and occasionally we have a mini-expo without a speaker. This is an excellent networking opportunity both before and after the breakfast. Also everyone gets an opportunity to tell the group who they are and a little about their business. Tables are available for ”Share Your Wares” to display material about your business. Door prizes and raffle prizes are awarded.

Event: Good Morning Long Beach
Host:  Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Industry:  All
When:   1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time:  7:30 - 9:00 AM
Location:  The Grand - 4101 E. Willow St., LB 90815
Cost:  $15 member / $25 non member
Reservations required?: Preferred
Contact:  Kelly DeSimas
Email:  kdesimas@lbchamber.com
Phone:  (562) 436-1253
Focus:   Breakfast with a guest speaker on a current business topic, networking follows.


DAY

Event: Business Chevra
Industry:  All
When:  2nd Wednesday of each month
Time:  12:00 noon - 1:15 PM
Location:  1165 E. San Antonio Dr. Ste G, LB 90807
Cost:  Free
Reservations required?: YES
Contact:  Karen Codman
Email:  karen@karencodman.com
Focus:  Networking and education for small businesses over lunch.


EVENING

Event: LB Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Monthly Mixer
LB Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry:  All
When:  3rd Wednesday of each month
Time:  5:00 - 7:00 PM
Location:  Varies
Cost:  Free
Reservations required?: None for current members, guests are requested to RSVP.
Contact:  Jan Miller
Email: janm@longbeachcvb.org
Virtual Networking & Discussion Groups


Group: Facebook SBN Long Beach
Type: Facebook social networking group
Become a fan!
Focus:

Group: Linked!n Long Beach
Type: LinkedIn Professional Networking website
For more information: debra@bd4graphics.com
Focus:   You are invited to join a new distinct group for LinkedIn professionals who are either located or have business connections in Long Beach, CA and the surrounding cities. The primary mission of this group is to help "Linked !n Long Beach" members network, learn, grow, connect and build a professional online business network. Don't just pass through our cities, get Linked !n Long Beach!

Group: Small Business America
Type: LinkedIn Professional Networking website
For more information: www.linkedin.com/
Focus:   A network of entrepreneurs, sales representatives and professionals who desire to promote their respective interest in small business enterprises as well as connect with like-minded individuals.
 
 
Greater Long Beach Small Business Association
Small Business Network of Greater Long Beach
4401 Atlantic Ave., Ste. 200
Long Beach, CA 90807