HOBOKEN — Want to make new friends in the Hoboken area quickly? A group called New Jersey Young Professionals is hosting “Four-Minute Speed Friending” in the mile-square city.
OK, you may think it’s a weird way to network or make new friends, but is it any weirder than spilling beer on them in a bar?
The details:
Make friends fast! 4-Minute Friending brings together a group of Young Professionals who live and work in the area. Participants will get to meet one-on-one with 10 to 15 people to share interests and hobbies. Find friends to hang out with, go to the gym with, hit up happy hour with! NJYP has been running these events for years and as a result TONS of friendships have been made! We guarantee you will have a good time and that you will walk away with new connections. BONUS: When you register for this event you will be asked to share your email, interests, location, and job title. This information will be compiled and shared with the other participants at the 4-Minute Friending event [you MUST attend to get the printed paper].
Yup, you can now easily contact your new friends post-event and do not have to worry about bringing a pen and paper. Who should attend: This 4-Minute Friending event is open to ages 21 to 39 ONLY. You can be single or married. Come out to make new friends or come to network. There is no dress code and you may bring business cards. 2 Item Minimum: There is a 2 item minimum purchase during this event. You can buy beer, wine, soda, bottled water, appetizers, etc. Member Cost:$5 for the first 5 to register, $10 for the next 6 to 20 to register, $15 for the next 21 to 40 to register, $20 for walk-ins. Non-Member Cost: $20 online and at the door. Tickets: There are a limited number of Tickets for sale. Tickets are not mailed and you do not need to print them; your name will be kept at the door. All sales are final. Host:Laura L will be hosting this event. Finding the Group: Ask staff for NJYP once you arrive. We will be in the lounge area.
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