This Week in St. Louis Networking: August 30 – September 5, 2026
Summer's winding down, but the calendar isn't slowing down. Bagels and a keynote on innovation. Coffee circuits running in every corner of the metro. A golf tournament with a shotgun start. A couple of ribbon cuttings and a grand opening or two. Whatever room you walk into this week, there's a conversation waiting to happen.
Monday, August 31
O'Fallon, IL Chapter Meeting, hosted by WEW (Women Empowering Women) 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 455 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL 62269. The Metro East chapter's monthly meeting, with plenty of built-in time to connect.
Tuesday, September 1
Innovation with Purpose with Ron Daugherty, hosted by Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce and Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce 8:00 to 10:00 AM CDT at The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Edison Gymnasium), 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146. Coffee and bagels at 8:00 a.m., a keynote on innovation and impact, Q&A, and networking with regional business professionals to follow.
Coffee & Connections, Festus Chapter, hosted by Little Black Book 9:00 to 10:00 AM at 124 E Main Street, Festus, MO 63028. The Festus chapter's regular coffee morning.
Networking Event, hosted by Adventures of Intrigue 4:00 to 7:00 PM at 2400 North Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63106. Free. A monthly evening mixer with room to work the whole floor.
West County Leads – Business Growth Networking Leads Group, hosted by West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce 8:00 AM at the Chamber Office, 15965 Manchester Road, Suite 102, Ellisville, MO 63011. A member-only leads group focused on referrals and relationship-building.
2026 Annual Corporate Challenge Golf Tournament, hosted by Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at 6141 Lagoon Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112. An annual golf tournament with networking built in, noon shotgun start, check-in at 11 AM.
The Client Acquisition Round Table Event, hosted by Grow Together Networking Group 11:00 AM at 810 O'Fallon Road, Unit 60, St. Charles County, MO. A focused roundtable for professionals looking to share client acquisition strategies and expand their circle.
Wednesday, September 2
WEW: Women Empowering Women Networking Meeting, hosted by Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM CT at Nancys Urban Tower Farm, 4530 Lemay Ferry Road, Ste A, St. Louis, MO 63123. A monthly meeting for women to connect and support one another professionally and personally.
CHAMBER LLC Monthly Networking - Leaders Learning & Connecting, hosted by Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce 8:00 to 9:30 AM CDT at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC), 210 E. Monroe Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122. A panel discussion on building an abundance mindset, with coffee and time to expand your business contacts.
Coffee & Connections, Creve Coeur-Olivette Chapter, hosted by Little Black Book 9:00 to 10:00 AM at 12772 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. The chapter's regular coffee morning.
South County Chapter Meeting, hosted by WEW (Women Empowering Women) 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 4530 Lemay Ferry Road, Ste A, St. Louis, MO 63129. A lunch meeting for the South County chapter, with plenty of time to connect.
Men's Business Group, hosted by Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 763 Old Ballas Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. A lunch meeting built around connecting, growing, and succeeding together.
FACC Monthly Luncheon, hosted by Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Andre's West Banquet Center, 211 S. Old Highway 141, Fenton, MO 63026. A member luncheon with a sponsor presentation and open networking before the program.
September Women's Networking Group, hosted by The Quad Chamber of Commerce 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM CST at Cyrano's Cafe, Webster Groves. A luncheon for female professionals and leaders looking to build relationships and support one another in business.
CHAMBER Ribbon Cutting - St. Louis Dental West, hosted by Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT at St. Louis Dental West, 325 N Kirkwood Road, #101, Kirkwood, MO 63122. A brief ceremony and a chance to congratulate the business and connect with fellow attendees.
B2B Leads Group, hosted by West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Envision by Design, 10761 Indian Head Industrial Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132. A member-only, B2B-focused meeting to connect with fellow business-to-business companies.
Monthly Meetup, hosted by Next Generation Networking 6:00 to 7:30 PM at 5327 Liberty School Road, Hillsboro, MO 63050. Free. An evening gathering for the next wave of Jefferson County business owners.
Christian Leader Networking, hosted by The 1717 Group 8:00 to 9:00 AM at 13775 Tesson Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63128. Free. A faith-driven morning networking group for Christian business leaders.
Chamber Coffee, hosted by Mid County Chamber of Commerce and Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce 8:15 AM. A casual morning meetup for chamber members, prospective members, and local professionals to mingle over coffee.
Thursday, September 3
First Thursday Coffee at EOS Worldwide, hosted by Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce 7:30 to 9:00 AM CDT at EOS Worldwide, 16052 Swingley Ridge Road, #101, Chesterfield, MO 63017. A morning mixer with coffee, light breakfast, and open networking.
Westplex Leads Group, hosted by WSCC Chamber 9:00 to 10:00 AM at 207 S Linn Avenue, Wentzville, MO 63368. A dedicated referral group built around one seat per industry.
Belleville Chapter Meeting, hosted by WEW (Women Empowering Women) 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 301 E Main Street, Belleville, IL 62220. A lunch meeting for the Metro East chapter to connect and recharge.
It's Just Networking 2, hosted by Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce 8:30 to 10:00 AM at 12747 Olive Boulevard, Suite 300, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. A networking group built to make connections, build your network, and gain referrals.
Business and Brews Networking, hosted by Circle of Marketing 4:30 PM at 4 Hands at The District. Free. A casual after-work mixer for professionals and business owners looking to grow their connections over drinks.
Ribbon Cutting - RISE Commercial District, hosted by St. Charles Regional Chamber 4:00 to 6:00 PM CDT at Rise Commercial District, 11 Rise Drive, St. Peters, MO 63376. Tours of the facility, complimentary appetizers and drinks, and structured time to network with local business owners.
Business After Hours at Heartlinks Grief Center, hosted by The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce 4:30 to 6:00 PM CDT at 4820 W Main Street, Belleville, IL 62221. An informal reception where members and community leaders can meet, build relationships, and enjoy refreshments.
Friday, September 4
CHAMBER First Friday Coffee, hosted by Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce 7:30 to 9:00 AM CDT. Casual mingling over coffee and light breakfast, hosted by a Chamber member, to start the last day of the week.
September First Friday Coffee, hosted by West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce 7:30 to 9:00 AM at The Lumiere of Chesterfield, 16255 Chesterfield Pkwy W, Chesterfield, MO 63017. An open, drop-in coffee to meet, mingle, and exchange business cards before the workday.
September First Friday Coffee, hosted by Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce 8:00 to 9:00 AM Central at Men's Modern General Store, 5208 State Rte N, Suite 103, Cottleville, MO 63304. A casual, drop-in morning coffee for chamber members and local professionals.
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening at Rick's Ace Hardware, hosted by Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce 9:00 to 11:00 AM at 9612 Olive Boulevard, Olivette, MO 63132. Coffee, donuts, raffles, and vendor demos to celebrate the grand opening.
Half Price Books Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting, hosted by The South County Chamber 10:00 AM at 4491 Lemay Ferry Road. Chamber members, local professionals, and community partners can connect and show support for a new South County retailer.
Think this week is busy? It's just the tip of the iceberg. Over 60 networking groups meet weekly across the St. Louis area, and most welcome guests to drop in and see if it's a fit. See the full list here and try one out.
Details like time, cost, and venue can change on short notice. Always check the event link or reach out to the organization directly to confirm before you head out. St. Louis Metro Networking is dedicated to finding the networking events that help businesses grow and compiling them into one easy-to-find list.