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Looking for your community? This is the room you want to be in. New to the city? Growing a business? Making a career move? Or ready to meet people beyond your usual circle? Come connect with us at Them2Us. Our October 8 Urban Professionals Networking event brought out more than 400 people, even in the rain. Watch the recap for a look at the conversations, people, and energy that filled the room. Thank you to our featured speakers: • Dr. Gary A. Montoute, DHA • Coretta Anthony-Smith, Esq. • Jean D’Haiti • Latrice N. Stewart, President & CEO of 26Health We also appreciate Commissioner Shaniqua C. Rose, State Attorney Monique H. Worrell, Tiffany Moore Russell, Roberta Walton Johnson, Patricia Rumph, and Gloria Joyner from Angie Nixon’s team for joining us and bringing civic engagement into the conversation. Thank you to our partners and participating organizations: • City of Orlando • Commissioner Shan Rose’s District 5 office • African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida • Madison Recruiting Firm • CareerSource Central Florida Want to step in as a speaker, sponsor, or community partner? Let’s talk. Send us a message. Follow @them2us and visit them2us.com for upcoming events. Come on your own or bring someone who needs to be in the room. Who in your network should join us next? Tag them below. Them2Us | Bridge and Build #Them2Us #OrlandoNetworking #OrlandoProfessionals #OrlandoEvents #OrlandoBusiness
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AACCCF was proud to partner with @them2us for their Urban Professional Networking event! It was great connecting with our Board Members and Chamber members, and we were proud to see Board Member Dr. Gary Montoute featured as a panelist. Special thanks to Jerome, founder of Them2Us, for the invitation and for creating a space for meaningful connection and community. #AACCCF #Them2Us #Networking #CommunityConnections
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Orlando, we’re getting together TONIGHT. Join @them2us at Allure Lounge for conversations about careers, business, and community, plus time to meet people beyond a quick introduction. Our speakers are Dr. Gary A. Montoute, Coretta Anthony-Smith, Esq., Jean D’haiti, and Latrice N. Stewart, with honored guests State Attorney Monique H. Worrell and Orlando City Commissioner Shan Rose. 6–10 PM | Panel begins at 7:30 PM Allure Lounge • 13 W Pine St., Orlando Come ready to introduce yourself and make a connection. Who in your network should be in the room? Tag them below. Register: www.them2us.com #Them2Us #OrlandoNetworking #OrlandoProfessionals #bridgeandbuild
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ORLANDO, THIS IS FOR YOU! Ready to meet some new people doing great things in your city? Join @them2us on October 8 for an evening of networking, good conversation, and new connections. Bring a friend or come solo. We’d love to meet you. URBAN PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 6–10 PM Allure Lounge Orlando 13 W Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801 With 400+ RSVPs already, we’re bringing together professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders across Central Florida. Meet potential collaborators, talk about your next career move, and get to know people outside your usual circle. Our speakers will share their journeys and lessons learned, with time between talks to connect. FEATURED SPEAKERS • Dr. Gary A. Montoute | Director, IT Contact Centers, Orlando Health • Coretta Anthony-Smith, Esq. | Managing Attorney, Anthony-Smith Law • Jean D’haiti | Loan Officer, Bluevella Mortgage • Latrice N. Stewart | President & CEO, 26Health HONORED GUESTS • Commissioner Shan Rose | City of Orlando, District 5 • State Attorney Monique H. Worrell | Ninth Judicial Circuit HELPING US BRING ORLANDO TOGETHER • City of Orlando, Commissioner Shan Rose, District 5 | Community leadership • African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida | Business advocacy and connections • Madison Recruiting Firm | Connecting talent and employers • BLACK ENTERPRISE’s XCEL Summit for Men | Leadership and professional development Networking begins at 6 PM. Speaker conversations and curated networking start at 7:30 PM, with open networking until 10 PM. Send this to your “we should get out more” friend and turn the group chat into actual plans. RSVP on Eventbrite: https://orl_q3.eventbrite.com/ Let’s Bridge and Build. #Them2Us #OrlandoNetworking #OrlandoProfessionals #CentralFlorida #BridgeAndBuild
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During Congressional Black Caucus Week in Washington, DC, the messages from the stage at Them2Us’ Leaders of the South: The Black & Brown Affair were powerful. Calls to vote rang through the room, and the commitment to elevating the Black community and strengthening democracy was on full display. Thank you to Fatima Heyward, Mayor Nathan G. Alexander III, J.D., Isaiah Martin, and Dr. Kenneth McCants-Pearsall for sharing your voices. And thank you to everyone who came together for the conversation. Bridge and Build. #Them2Us #LeadersOfTheSouth #BlackAndBrownAffair #cbcweek
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CBC Day 2 Recap! The first event started with the @higherheights4 #BlackWomenLead Mixer, followed by @blackhealthconnect ‘s Bringing Healthcare Communities Community Connections Panel & Mixer at @dcgathers @thegatheringspots in partnership with the @nationaldentalassociation & so many other incredible organizations & closing out with the @them2us CBC BLACK & Brown Event hosted by my friend Jerome! So proud of you for hosting an incredible CBC event! I had a great time! Stay tuned for Day 3! ✨💃🏾✨ #CBC #HigherHeights ————————————————————————————— SAVE THE DATE!! 📆 2 Days until the 7th Annual 🌸It’s Her Power Virtual Conference🌸 ☀️on September 26 ⏱️from 11am - 3pm! Sign up TODAY at CierraJackson.com/conference! 🌸It’s Her Power 🌸is a community initiative I founded in 2020 that encourages young women and girls to pursue leadership, especially in politics, and men & boys to utilize their power to advocate for women & girls, too! Learn more about #ItsHerPower & our programs at CierraJackson.com/Its-Her-Power ! #Mentorship
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Tonight in DC ✨ Join Them2Us and Isaiah Martin, Political Commentator & Cable News Contributor, for Leaders of the South: The Black & Brown Affair during Congressional Black Caucus Week. An evening of connection, conversation, and community with over 1,000 RSVPs! 📅 Friday, September 18, 2026 🕙 10 PM–3 AM 📍 Focus Social 1348 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002 Bring your best black-and-brown look and meet us there. 🖤🤎 Details: www.them2us.com Follow @them2us #Them2Us #LeadersOfTheSouth #BlackAndBrownAffair #CBCWeek #DCEvents
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DC, the South is in the building tonight. 🔥 over 2k rsvps! Link in bio The panels are over. The conversations don’t have to be. Join @them2us for Leaders of the South: The Black & Brown Affair during Congressional Black Caucus Week. A night to catch up, meet somebody new, and see who’s behind the title when the workday is done. Come sharp in your black and brown. Bring your hometown pride. And save some energy for the dance floor. 🖤🤎 📅 Friday, September 18 | 10 PM–3 AM 📍 Focus Social | 1384 H Street NE, Washington, DC 🎶 DJ + live music Attire: Black • Brown • Chocolate • Espresso • Bronze • Gold You never know who you’ll meet after “Where are you from?” RSVP: www.them2us.com #Them2Us #LeadersOfTheSouth #cbcalc55 #CBCWeek #DCEvents
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WASHINGTON, DC, THIS IS THE CBC WEEK NETWORKING EVENT YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS. Join Them2Us for an evening bringing together accomplished professionals and decision-makers from law, government, technology, healthcare, education, advocacy, and public policy. Swipe to meet our featured panelists: Stephanie Hall, MPP, MPH Chief Government and Legislative Affairs Officer Coppin State University Dominique Warren, MPP Chief of Federal Affairs City of Chicago, Mayor’s Office Ashley Wilson, MPA Vice President of Revenue NGP VAN Wisdom O. Cole, MA Senior National Director of Advocacy NAACP Michelle Lopes Maldonado, JD Associate Director of AI Policy Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Dr. David Miller, DDS Chair of Dental Public Health and Director of External Affairs Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM–10:00 PM Focus Social 1384 H Street NE, Washington, DC Advance registration is required. Register at www.them2us.com and follow @them2us for event updates. @zay_zae #CBCWeek #CongressionalBlackCaucus #Them2Us #NetworkingReception #washingtondc
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Orlando, we’re bringing the right people into the same room. On Thursday, October 8, Them2Us returns with Urban Professionals Networking at @allure.lounge.usa This is for professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, and people who understand that sometimes the next opportunity starts with a conversation. Come ready to meet people across technology, healthcare, government, financial services, entrepreneurship, marketing, media, and more. Thursday, October 8, 2026 Allure Lounge Orlando 13 W Pine St, Orlando, FL 6:00–10:00 PM The room is being built. Make sure you’re in it. Register at www.them2us.com #OrlandoNetworking #OrlandoProfessionals #UrbanProfessionals #orlandoevents 🏁🏁SHARE WITH 3 PEOPLE🏁🏁
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All out of fun! We love all industries 😆😊😂 🚨 Networking Challenge! 🚨 You walk into a networking event... Who are you walking up to FIRST? 👀 💼 Tech 🏥 Healthcare 💰 Finance ⚖️ Law 🏡 Real Estate 🎨 Creative 📚 Education 🚀 Entrepreneur 🎤 Media 🤝 Nonprofit 👇 Drop your industry in the comments and find your people! You never know... The next conversation could lead to your next opportunity, business partner, mentor, client, or lifelong friend. At Them2Us, we’re building a community where meaningful connections happen every day. Tag someone in your industry and invite them to the next networking event! 📍Join us at our next event: 🌐 www.Them2Us.com #Them2Us #Networking #ProfessionalNetworking #CareerGrowth #Entrepreneurs
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One thing I’m intentional about is surrounding myself with people who are building, creating, and thinking bigger. ✨ A special thank you to @them2us for creating a platform that brings entrepreneurs and professionals together to connect, collaborate, and create moments that turn into opportunities. Spaces like this matter. Grateful for every conversation, every connection, and every opportunity to pour into others while continuing to grow myself. ❤️
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