# Event Details - **Event Name**: Manhattan Business Connection Lab: 12-Person Networking - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A 12-seat structured networking session for NYC entrepreneurs and professionals built around better conversations and useful follow-upAbout this EventManhattan Business Connection Lab: 12-Person NetworkingWelcome to Manhattan Business Connection Lab, a small-format networking experience designed for people who prefer useful conversations over crowded rooms.The event brings together just 12 entrepreneurs, small business owners, independent professionals, consultants, creatives, operators, and business-minded New Yorkers for a structured 90-minute session.There is no stage presentation and no requirement to address a large audience.Instead, the experience uses guided small-group conversations to help participants understand what other people actually do, what they are currently working through, and where a future professional relationship may make sense.Before the EventEach live participant receives a short preparation form built around three questions:What are you focused on right now?What type of knowledge or experience can you contribute to a conversation?What business question are you currently thinking through?Responses are used only to help the facilitator prepare the conversation flow.Connection Round One - Current WorkParticipants meet in groups of four.Each guest briefly introduces:Their current professional focusOne project or business priorityOne topic they would genuinely enjoy discussingThe goal is context - not rehearsed introductions.Connection Round Two - Working ProblemsGroups are rearranged.Participants discuss one practical business challenge, lesson, or decision they are currently navigating.Possible topics may include:Finding better operating systemsManaging independent workBuilding professional visibilityImproving customer experienceWorking more efficientlyHiring and team coordinationMarketing and communicationBalancing growth with limited timeNo participant is required to disclose confidential business information.Connection Round Three - The Connection MapDuring the final structured round, guests identify the conversations they would like to continue after the event.Follow-up information is shared only when participants mutually choose to exchange it.The facilitator will also help guests identify potentially useful follow-up conversations based on what was discussed during the session.What Live Participants ReceiveGuaranteed small-group admissionMaximum 12 live attendeesStructured conversation formatPre-event connection worksheetFacilitated group rotationsPersonal Connection MapFollow-up planning cardOpt-in post-event introductionsDigital follow-up template packCoffee, tea, water, and light non-alcoholic refreshmentsEvent ConductThe purpose of the event is professional relationship-building.Aggressive solicitation, MLM recruitment, unsolicited financial-product promotion, lead harvesting, or high-pressure recruitment is not permitted.Guests are encouraged to be specific about their work while respecting the time and boundaries of other participants.Attendance creates opportunities to meet people, but it does not guarantee a client, partnership, referral, collaboration, job opportunity, or other business outcome.Solo attendees are welcome.Event Timeline3:50 PM – Doors Open & Connection Check-In Arrival, name cards, refreshments, and individual preparation.4:00 PM – Welcome: Better Business Conversations Facilitator introduction, participation guidelines, and session format.4:10 PM – Connection Round One: Current Work Small groups explore current priorities, professional context, and areas of interest.4:35 PM – Connection Round Two: Working Problems New groups discuss real professional challenges, lessons, and practical ideas.5:00 PM – Connection Round Three: Connection Map Participants identify conversations worth continuing and possible areas of professional alignment.5:15 PM – Open Follow-Up Window Reconnect with selected attendees and exchange contact information by mutual choice.5:25 PM – Next Conversation Card Each participant identifies one realistic follow-up action.5:30 PM – Event Ends - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/manhattan-business-connection-lab-12-person-networking/100002002930710673 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Doors Open At: 3:50 PM - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: SPACE 530 - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 500, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: SPACE 530 - **lat**: 40.7540534 - **long**: -73.9886997 - **full address**: SPACE 530, 530 7th Avenue, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Manhattan Business Connection Lab: 12-Person Networking - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/66eab1a8fc5e2976a918ba3d2b8bc5b843f6a79bd4cacdd3ab8ead1300616c93-rimg-w1200-h600-dc081828-gmir.jpg?v=1791192668 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Manhattan Business Connection Lab: 12-Person Networking being held? - 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