As the temperature across Manhattan reached a boiling point, a great group of professionals chose to cool off, grab an icy drink and network at Shakers and Stirrers NYC on July 13. Our trusty stomping grounds, O'Brien's Irish Pub near Times Square, was the site for this wonderful gathering where professionals from myriad backgrounds came together to mix, mingle and keep out of the heat! NFP co-founder, Amanda Nissman, was on hand to host Shakers and Stirrers and she took the time to capture the scene. Check out some pictures from the event, below. If you didn't get the chance to join us, never fear! Shakers and Stirrers NYC is a monthly event - and you can see who, what, where and when for the next one by visiting our event page here: http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com/eventlistings.php?event=SSNY We hope to see you soon!

We all know that first impressions count, and when you've got between 10 and 15 first impressions to make in one evening, you've gotta make it count over and over again. Believe me, anyone who's been to one of our High Speed Networking events knows all about making it count. High Speed Networking is one of the most intense - and rewarding - networking opportunities offered by Networking For Professionals. On April 13, NYC professionals converged on The Galway Hooker Pub in Midtown Manhattan, armed with their best elevator pitch and a handful of business cards. They participated in a series of lightning-fast 4-minute introductions over the course of the evening. NFP co-founder and host for the evening, Amanda Nissman, was there to run the event and capture the scene with her digital camera. Check out some pictures from the event below: To participate in an upcoming High Speed ...

It's important to take the time to smell the flowers that are in full bloom all across the city. Glorious Spring is as fleeting as it is wondrous. Likewise, it's important to take the time to grab a hold of the networking opportunities offered by Networking For Professionals. How else will your business grow? On April 6, many area professionals took advantage of those opportunities at Shakers and Stirrers NYC. Held near Times Square at O'Brien's Irish Pub, Shakers and Stirrers is our quintessential networking mixer. People from all different professional backgrounds were on hand to swap business cards and celebrate the amazing weather. If you didn't make it, don't sweat it! (It's not sweltering Summer just yet afterall!). Check us out at a future event: http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com/eventlistings.php?event=SSNY Pictures taken at Shakers and Stirrers on 04.06.10:

If you've got a hunger for a delicious meal AND growing your business, you've got to make plans to attend Power Lunch NYC! Our March event was held at venerable business lunch spot, Palm Too, where our savvy networkers dined on a spectacular 3-course meal while making new professional contacts. Check out some of the pictures from the event, taken by NFP Co-Founder Amanda Nissman below:

Thanks to everyone who joined us for "Where the Jobs Are" NYC on January 26th! Job-seekers, recruiters, hiring companies and HR professionals turned up for this special jobs-focused event at Slattery's Midtown Pub last week. Criteria for Success, St Joseph's College, Julie Melillo Life Coaching and Platinum Properties held court as sponsors for "Where the Jobs Are," which was attended by over 75 professionals. Also there to lend his expertise was Alex Twersky, NFP's resident resume expert. If you didn't get the chance to get your resume tweaked, be sure to check out NFP's Resume Reboot page. Below are some great pictures that NFP Co-Founder, Amanda Nissman, took of the event.

January is historically a fantastic time for networking. With the promise of a fresh start that each New Year brings, professionals make resolutions to advance their career, grow their business and be more proactive in making new business contacts. On January 12th, it was evident that NYC professionals are no exception. Networking For Professionals' first High Speed Networking event of 2010 at the Galway Hooker Pub attracted an outstanding crowd of 45 accounting, law, marketing, financial, HR, realty and IT professionals (just to name a few). Each participant got that chance to speak one-on-one and meet a multitude of people at this fast-paced event. Thanks to everyone who trekked through the windy winter night to be there - we really enjoyed meeting you! And if you happened to miss High Speed Networking, NFP has got several other events coming up on a weekly basis. Keep up your ...

On Tuesday, September 15, the monthly gathering of connected professionals known as "Shakers and Stirrers NYC" took place at O'Brien's Irish Pub in Times Square. Over 35 New Yorkers came out to make new business relationships while relaxing at this after-work mixer. If you were one of the smiling faces who were in attendance, check out the photos taken by NFP Co-Founder, Amanda Nissman, below! If you couldn't make it this time, we hope to see you building your business network and connecting professionally with our fantastic group sometime in the near future. Check out our event listings for all the ways you can get involved here: http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com/eventlistings.php

Temperatures have been rising all over the city as the August heat sets in, but with NFP it's no sweat to Get Connected! Last night was NYC's August Shakers and Stirrers and over 40 of our local professionals braved the city heat to mix and mingle at O'Brien's Irish Pub in Times Square. A big thanks to everyone who came out, it was a pleasure meeting you and we hope you established some great new contacts. If you were on summer vacation and missed out on Shakers and Stirrers NYC, you missed a lot! But, don't worry, we'll be back at O'Brien's after Labor Day, See you in September!

It was another big night for networking on Tuesday (July 14) at O'Brien's Irish Pub. Networking For Professionals' monthly networking mixer, Shakers and Stirrers, was in full force, with over 70 attendees eager to meet and mingle. Thanks to everyone who braved Times Square to attend, we really appreciate seeing you there. Let us know if you made any great connections! Shakers and Stirrers is only one of three monthly networking events put on by NFP in Manhattan, so if you couldn't make it out this week, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your professionals Rolodex in the future. Check out all of our upcoming events here: http://www.networkingforprofessionals.com/eventlistings.php

Another fantastic evening of High Speed Networking took place on Monday June 22, 2009 at Public House. More than 30 smartly dressed attendees descended upon the Midtown eatery in an effort to expand their professional connections and enjoy a great after-work happy hour. High Speed Networking is a fun and fast way to meet a ton of professionals. It's for anyone who prefers to get down to the nitty-gritty of networking ASAP to see if there really is a connection between you and your conversation partner. Networking For Professionals Founder, Amanda Nissman, was on hand to teach our brave participants how it all works and to keep the group moving every 4 minutes! We hope you all had a wonderful time and made some new connections. See you again soon!