Next Level Connect
Next Level Connect
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Next Level Connect is a monthly gathering for small business owners who want meaningful connections, shared visibility and steady growth — without awkward pitches or overwhelming advice.
This isn’t traditional networking.
It’s a welcoming space to build real relationships, learn from one another and grow together in a way that feels supportive and intentional.
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What to Expect
What to Expect
Every month, we’ll feature a business owner that helps everyone truly get to know the person behind the business. Together, we’ll explore why they started their business, share insight about their work or industry, learn what local resources make their business successful and how we, as a community, can support them now.
The meeting sponsor is a local business owner who will have dedicated space to showcase their business, share their products/services and have an opportunity to connect one-to-one with attendees. As a fun bonus, they will treat one lucky attendee to lunch at Benetis after the meeting.
Participants will have time to introduce themselves — whether that’s with a polished pitch or simply sharing your name and business — so connections can continue naturally before and after the meeting.
For anyone who wants to keep the conversation going, guests are invited to stay afterward for lunch at Benetis Breakfast Grill. This patronage is our thank you for allowing us to use their space.
No pressure — just a casual way to deepen connections, swap stories and build relationships beyond the meeting.
Whether you’re a solopreneur, service provider or local business owner, Next Level Connect is for those who want to grow with support instead of doing it all alone.
Come as you are.
Leave with clarity, confidence and connections that matter.
📍 Location: Benetis Breakfast Grill at Greenwood Commons Shopping Center, 5410 NC Highway 55, Durham, NC
🗓 Frequency: Last Monday of the Month (except in May and December)
⏰ Time: 10:00 - 11:30am, with the option to stay afterwards for lunch
🤝 Who it’s for: Small business owners seeking community, connection and growth
2026 Next Level Connect Events
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Mon. January 26 Featured Guest: Megan Pippitt, co-owner of Burn Boot Camp South Durham
Sponsor: Tyrone Wilson, Covenant Creations Flowers
Mon. February 23 Featured Guest: Sheila Amir, former owner of the Bulls of Durham
Sponsor: Wes Platt, Southpoint Access Local News
Wed. March 11 Quarterly Social, 5:30 - 7:00pm Location TBD
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