The Follow-Up Is the Real Networking
A great conversation at a networking event is not the finish line. Lisa Kempton breaks down why the follow-up is where relationships and referrals actually get built.
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A great conversation at a networking event is not the finish line. Lisa Kempton breaks down why the follow-up is where relationships and referrals actually get built.
Open leads group seats, subcontractor opportunities, job openings, and community asks. See what you can submit to Metro Connect, with real examples.
Your day-by-day guide to St. Louis networking events for the week of September 28 to October 3, 2026, plus a full breakdown of the weekly networking groups meeting across the metro.
See what kinds of listings can be submitted to Metro Connect: leads group seats, subcontractor needs, job openings, and community asks. Submit yours today.
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See every real St. Louis networking event this week, from chamber mixers and ribbon cuttings to independent dinners and pitch nights, all in one list.
See every St. Louis-area networking event happening this week: ribbon cuttings, chamber mixers, business breakfasts, and more, plus the full list of 60 weekly networking groups you can join.
This week's Metro Connect board: open leads group seats, subcontractor opportunities, job openings, and community asks from the St. Louis business networking community.