This post was contributed by Greg Bullock, Marketing Specialist from the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) business incubator. When the wonderful high of PHX Startup Week is over in late February and the networking withdrawals begin, you might be left with the question: What’s next? PHX Startup Week brings with it the brightest of spotlights on our ecosystem but can also leave a void that is difficult to fill if you are not well-versed in our little community. You might be surprised to know that there are hundreds of networking events, workshops, and conferences throughout the year that can satisfy your entrepreneurial cravings. Here a few of my favorites, in no particular order: #yesphx Happy HourBorn out of last year’s incredible PHX Startup Week turnout, the leadership behind #yesphx launched monthly happy hour meetups as a way to extend the tremendous goodwill and turn an event into a movement. Held all over greater Phoenix, you can join 300 or more of your closest friends and new Startup Week acquaintances to enjoy mixed drinks and meaningful conversation. Startup Grind PhoenixA global message with a regional focus – that is how one might describe the Startup Grind series. With hotspots all over the world, the organization’s mission is to educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs and advance startup ecosystems in the more than 70 countries in which it operates. The Phoenix chapter, led by ASU entrepreneurship executive and all-around startup enthusiast Christie Kerner, regularly features honest conversations with successful founders as an educational…
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