About this Event
The Manhattan Business Meetup is a monthly gathering designed to connect business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders throughout the Westbank region of Greater New Orleans.
Our mission is to create meaningful business relationships, encourage collaboration, support local economic growth, and provide opportunities for businesses to introduce their services to the community.
Meetings are free to attend and take place on the second Wednesday of each month. Businesses from Avondale, Waggaman, Westwego, Marrero, Harvey, Gretna, and Algiers are encouraged to participate.
Whether you are an established business owner, a growing entrepreneur, or a professional looking to build stronger local connections, the Westbank Business Meetup provides a welcoming environment to network, learn, and grow together.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival and Open Networking
Info: Guests arrive, connect informally, exchange business cards, and meet fellow business owners and professionals.
Coffee and refreshments available.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Info: Introduction to the Manhattan Business Meetup:
• Purpose of the group
• Vision for supporting Westbank businesses
• Importance of collaboration and relationships
• Overview of future monthly meetings
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Business Introductions
Info: Each attendee will have approximately 60 seconds to share:
• Name
• Business or organization
• Services provided
• Ideal customer or referral
• One current business goal or opportunity
🕑: 10:40 AM - 10:55 AM
Community Conversation and Collaboration
Info: Open discussion focused on:
• Business challenges and opportunities
• Ways members can support one another
• Upcoming community or business events
• Ideas for future meetup topics and speakers
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:00 AM
Closing Remarks
Host: Dr. Sean Wilson
Info: Open discussion focused on:
• Business challenges and opportunities
• Ways members can support one another
• Upcoming community or business events
• Ideas for future meetup topics and speakers
Event venue & nearby stays
1525 Lapalco Blvd suite 14, 1525 Lapalco Boulevard, Harvey, United States
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