The Business Meetup presents

The Black Book of NYC

Business Speed Networking Mixer

Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Out Of Ordinary — Formerly Taj · 48 W. 21st Street, New York City

Networking, made more intentional.

A classy, upscale night designed to help professionals, entrepreneurs and investors meet more people, have better conversations and generate more leads from the room — that night and thereafter.

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The Black Book of NYC Business Speed Networking Mixer flyer for Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Out Of Ordinary — Formerly Taj

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Why this night works

The Black Book: Speed Networking Mixer is designed to help professionals, entrepreneurs and investors meet more people, have better conversations and generate more leads from the room on that particular night and thereafter.

Instead of hoping you bump into the right person, we designed the evening around three clear improvements on the traditional mixer.

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🤝 Meet more of the right people
Speed networking and pre-event matchmaking connect you with professionals, entrepreneurs and investors aligned with your goals.
02
💬 Have better, more purposeful conversations
Structured prompts and hosts keep every exchange focused on what you're building and who you need to meet.
03
🌎 Become part of a growing regional business development and economic empowerment community
One event connects you to a Northeast community built to create visibility, relationships and real opportunity.

What to expect

Speed networking, a DJ, a photo booth and a podcasting station — all in one night.

⚡ 12 Rounds of Speed Networking
Between 6 and 9 PM, with a DJ playing your favorite hits.
💬 Prompts, Icebreakers & Conversation Starters
Helping everyone move conversations beyond the usual “What do you do?” and giving everybody better ways to scan who's in the room.
📖 A Free Profile in the Black Book of Greater New York
Register and complete your profile. Tell us what you do and who you're looking for to get potential leads, referrals and recommended connections at or after the event.
📸 Photo Booth
Come ready for the camera. Stop by the photo booth and get your pictures instantly.
🎥 Multimedia Coverage
Professional video and photography throughout the event.
🎙️ Podcasting Station
Step into the MuvaCam Podcast station and talk it out.

Why The Black Book?

It is the private directory of The Business Meetup — a regional business development and economic empowerment community.

We are focused on improving how people connect, develop skills and generate new business during and after events. As we elevate each other, our leadership ensures that ambitious, like-minded and aligned professionals feel welcome and empowered.

If you're building or growing something, investing and looking to expand your circle, this room was designed with you in mind.

Your evening

Five hours. Three movements.

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Happy Hour Check-In & Rules of Engagement

Check in, learn the rules of engagement for the night, grab a drink, take pictures and start meeting the room. Come early — your profile helps us prepare the matchmaking.

6:00 – 9:00 PM

Speed Networking — 12 Rounds

Twelve rounds of speed networking with a DJ, prompts and icebreakers. Who are you, what are you building, who are you looking for — and should we keep talking? When you meet someone worth knowing, schedule the follow-up while you're standing there.

9:00 – 10:00 PM

Open Networking

The structure ends, the relationships don't. Photo booth, podcasting station and multimedia coverage run all night — compete and win prizes, reconnect, and enjoy yourself.

Who belongs in the room