Bradenton Business
Networking Events

Looking for business networking events in Bradenton, FL or nearby in Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Ellenton, or elsewhere in Manatee County? Browse upcoming events hosted by the Discover Bradenton Business Network, plus other local networking groups, meetups, and ways to connect.

Business Networking Groups in
Bradenton & Manatee County

Manatee Speed Networking

Make real connections fast. This fresh take on business networking in Bradenton is efficient, energizing, and surprisingly fun. These events are free and non-exclusive. They're held on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 8:45 am to 10:15 am at Chicken Salad Chick in Bradenton. RSVPs are required. Space is limited, and events do sometimes sell out.

Manatee Speed Networking

Make real connections fast. This fresh take on business networking in Bradenton is efficient, energizing, and surprisingly fun. These events are free and non-exclusive. They're held on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 8:45 am to 10:15 am at Chicken Salad Chick in Bradenton. RSVPs are required. Space is limited, and events do sometimes sell out.

Discover Bradenton Business Network (DBBN)

Fun, casual Happy Hour networking events are held at a different Bradenton location every month. Free for DBBN members, $10 for guests and future members. Always held on a Wednesday or Thursday, from 5-7 pm. Click below to view and register for events, and follow the calendar so you get invitations and updates.

Discover Bradenton Business Network (DBBN)

Fun, casual Happy Hour networking events are held at a different Bradenton location every month. Free for DBBN members, $10 for guests and future members. Always held on a Wednesday or Thursday, from 5-7 pm. Click below to view and register for events, and follow the calendar so you get invitations and updates.

Let’s Connect Business Networking

Join a close-knit community of collaborative business professionals. It's free to join, non-exclusive, and one of the best ways to grow your business in Bradenton or Palmetto. Meets 8:30-10 am Wednesdays in Palmetto and Thursdays in downtown Bradenton, plus a lunch meeting on the first Friday of each month.

Let’s Connect Business Networking

Join a close-knit community of collaborative business professionals. It's free to join, non-exclusive, and one of the best ways to grow your business in Bradenton or Palmetto. Meets 8:30-10 am Wednesdays in Palmetto and Thursdays in downtown Bradenton, plus a lunch meeting on the first Friday of each month.

Coffee & Connections

Weekly business networking every Thursday, 8:45-10 am, at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa. Free to join and non-exclusive. Meet in the lobby for open networking. Come early for coffee or breakfast at The Social. Event attendees get 20% off.

Coffee & Connections

Weekly business networking every Thursday, 8:45-10 am, at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa. Free to join and non-exclusive. Meet in the lobby for open networking. Come early for coffee or breakfast at The Social. Event attendees get 20% off.

Monday Wellness Networking

A group for local holistic, wellness, and healing arts practitioners who believe in real connection, ethical collaboration, and community over competition. Free, in-person meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month from 8:30-9:30 am at Embodied Health in Bradenton's Village of the Arts.

Monday Wellness Networking

A group for local holistic, wellness, and healing arts practitioners who believe in real connection, ethical collaboration, and community over competition. Free, in-person meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month from 8:30-9:30 am at Embodied Health in Bradenton's Village of the Arts.

Successful Women Aligning Together (SWAT) Networking

A supportive, women's-only networking group with multiple meetings each month across Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Venice, and North River. Requires a paid membership and RSVP for lunches, but guests are welcome.

Successful Women Aligning Together (SWAT) Networking

A supportive, women's-only networking group with multiple meetings each month across Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Venice, and North River. Requires a paid membership and RSVP for lunches, but guests are welcome.

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