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STEALTH MODE END OF SUMMER BARBEQUE
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Celebrate the end of summer with a bang! The Bay Area’s own DJ Townsend will be on the 1s and 2s spinning the latest tunes as well as some oldies but goodies at the SM End of Summer BBQ Bash at Lake Merritt!
Where: Lake Merritt (adjacent to bandstand area)
Lake Merritt
667 Bellevue ave
Oakland, CA 94610
When: Sept 24th 2pm-7pm PT
Why: Because we all need a break from the hustle. We'd also like to shout-out #Bot50, commemorating 50 years of Independence for the African Nation of Botswana.
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PRE-TECHCONNEXT SUMMIT HAPPY HOUR
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LET'S CONNEXT!
In anticipation of the 2nd annual BLACK ENTERPRISE TECHCONNEXT SUMMIT
DiverseCity Ventures welcomes Bay Area innovators to enjoy Happy Hour in Oakland's Tech Hub.
ABOUT BLACK ENTERPRISE TECHCONNEXT SUMMIT
The Black Enterprise TechConneXt Summit returns in October, bringing together leaders from Silicon Valley and the surrounding tech ecosystem to exchange ideas and provide information about the professional and entrepreneurial opportunities that exist across all areas of tech. It’s a gathering of the best and brightest tech disruptors, entrepreneurs, leaders, hackers and investors. Attend this pre-summit happy hour and get the inside scoop.
Read 5 Reasons Why You Need To Attend TechConneXt.
To learn more about TECHCONNEXT, visit the event page here (special discount registration available here).
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CELEBRATE DIVERSITY IN TECH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP DURING GES
Diversity includes YOU!
Innovation thrives where diverse perspectives intersect. As GES comes to Silicon Valley, we are reminded that the innovation ecosystem is a global village. Join fellow founders, investors, developers, and inclusion partners for cocktails and connections as we kick off day one of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit and celebrate global diversity in tech!
All ethnicities, genders, and cultures are welcome - this is an inclusive event.
Flights 101 Club Lounge is open until midnight
Self-Parking will be validated with purchase
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On-site parking fee: 25 USD daily (6 USD for first hour, 10 USD for 1 - 3 hours, 15 USD for 3-6 hours)
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Valet parking fee: 30 USD daily
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)
WHERE:
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront - 1800 Old Bayshore Highway Flights 101 Club Lounge, Burlingame, California
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