Event Recap: Hedge Fund Professionals Networking Event

In excess of 100 people attended The C Squared Group’s October Hedge Fund Professionals Networking Event at Audrey Café & Lounge at W New York – The Tuscany. This was our largest and most successful Hedge Fund event to date.

This series is strictly for hedge fund professionals. Guest lists are monitored by our team and numerous people (including job seekers, solicitors, and people not in the hedge fund business) are turned away in advance and at the door. This keeps our events highly exclusive and productive for our guests.

A sample of the companies represented on October 22nd can be found below. For more details on sponsoring this series please contact us at sponsors@csquaredgroup.com

Alliance Bernstein
Alston & Bird LLP
Amadei Investors
AQR Capital Management
Avalon Ventures
Ballista Securities
Barclays Capital
Bayrock Group LLC
Chardan Capital Markets
Chatsworth Securities LLC
Citi Fixed Income Alternatives
Citigroup
Crawford Ventures, Inc.
D.B. Zwirn & Co., L.P.
Dahlman Rose
DCCI Interests
Deutsche Bank
DHL Capital
Dolomite Capital Management
Elk River Trading
Frias Financial
Gottex Funds Management
Gratia Plena Parnters
Hardt Group
IKB Capital
Infinity Funding Group
Iron Mountain Capital Partners
Jefferies Asset Management
JNS Capital Partners
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Lehman Brothers Hedge Advisor
LibertyView Capital Management
Mansion Partners
Merrill Lynch
Montcalm Partners
Morgan Keegan
Morgan Stanley
Mountain Lake Group
Neuberger Investment Management
Oracle Investment Management
Parker Global Strategies
Reliance Capital Management
Risk-AI, LLC
SAC Capial
Schulte Roth & Zabel
SilverPoint Capital
Simpson Capital
Solas Capital
Stratton Management Company
Tandem Global Partners
Tiger 21
Trader Monthly
Trillium Trading
UBP Asset Management
Venor Capital Management
Vericon Capital Advisors
Welch Capital Partners
WhiteRock Group

The above named organizations are not official sponsors of our events and are not affiliated with the C Squared Group LLC.

Contacts & Cocktails - Hedge Fund Professionals Networking Event

The C Squared Group (www.csquaredgroup.com) is hosting one of its flagship networking events for Hedge Fund Professionals in New York this Wednesday evening (10/22).

This event is only open to professionals in the hedge fund industry. This event IS STRICTLY CLOSED to job seekers. Further restrictions are below.

Full details on this event are below. Please also check http://nyc.csquaredgroup.com for the latest calendar of events from The C Squared Group.

The C Squared Group cordially invites you another installment of Hedge Fund Industry Networking Event Series.

Attendees for this event are limited to:
• Hedge Fund and Fund of Fund Professionals
• Investment Banking and Sales / Trading Professionals with Hedge Fund Coverage Responsibilities
• Family Offices, Hedge Fund Investors, Hedge Fund Lawyers / Compliance Officers, and Diligence Specialists

This event is strictly closed to (1) solicitors (2) wealth managers and financial advisors (3) mortgage, insurance, and real estate brokers and (4) people not actively employed in the Hedge Fund Industry.

We hope that you will join us and help spread the word to others that are established professionals that fit the above criteria. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

Please make sure to RSVP / buy tickets at nyc.csquaredgroup.com to reserve space.

Venue: Audrey Café & Lounge at W New York - The Tuscany (120 East 39th Street)

Tickets: $20 in advance, $30 at the door

Date / Time: October 22nd / 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Open Bar: Vodka Open Bar for all guests from 7:00pm -8:00pm

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@csquaredgroup.com with any questions or thoughts you may have.

Partner with The C Squared Group

As a member of the C Squared Group community (http://www.csquaredgroup.com/) we’d like you to have a first look at some opportunities to get involved.

On a regular basis, we are highlighting these opportunities in the hope that we can work more closely with some of you.

Please let us know if it is beneficial for you (or your firm) to work alongside us in the following capacities:

Midtown Conference / Meeting Room Space for Morning Events:
We are looking for a number of midtown based firms to partner with us in hosting morning networking events. Our Contacts and Coffee series can either be:

• Content Based: These are generally panel discussions and other morning content events for a variety of different industries. These range from 20-50 people and are carefully designed to integrate both content and networking into a session before the start of the work day.

• Unstructured Networking: Free form networking over coffee before the start of the regular work day. These events typically draw 40+ established professionals.

Sponsoring firms that partner with us will receive:

• Prominent placement of logos on our invites – These reach well in excess of 50,000 New Yorkers directly

• Mention as a title sponsor for the event

• Ability to have promotional materials and representatives at the event

• Preference for inclusion on panels (if expertise is relevant)

Please contact Jordan (jordan@csquaredgroup.com) with any ideas you may have.

Host Committee/Brand Ambassadors:
We are actively looking for approximately 8 Host Committee/Brand Ambassadors for each of our industry events. Please email us at info@csquaredgroup.com answering the following questions if this is of interest:

1. Can you tell us about your company / practice? What is your role?
2. Have you been to a C Squared Group event before? Do you regularly attend networking events produced by any other group?
3. Do you have any concrete thoughts on how we increase visibility for our industry events (in particular, the events relevant to your industry)?
4. Would you be able to assist with forming a marketing and content strategy for your specific industry?
   

Sponsorship Sales:
Do you have relationships with sponsors that might have an interest in reaching a large (and rapidly growing) community of professionals? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at sales@csquaredgroup.com to discuss ways that we can collaborate.

Venues:
Our venue needs continue to grow with our roster of monthly events. We prefer to stay in midtown although we are happy to travel for the right venue. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any venue ideas you may have at venues@csquaredgroup.com.

Technology Development Work:
Although we handle all of our design (and most of our technology) in house, we do have some simple custom technology work that we need done. We would like to barter exposure and sponsorship to defray some of the cost. Please contact us to discuss in more detail at tech@csquaredgroup.com.

Event Volunteers:
Many of our events have staffing needs. If you have an interest in event planning and would like to volunteer, please let us know. We are always happy to consider larger opportunities for individuals with serious interest. Please e-mail us at volunteers@csquaredgroup.com to discuss further.

If it is beneficial for you (or your firm) to work alongside us, we look forward to discussing a mutually beneficial partnership.

Please contact us to discuss any of these further.

Many Thanks,

-The C Squared Group

Week of October 13th - Upcoming Events

The C Squared Group (www.csquaredgroup.com) has two events scheduled in New York this week:

1 - Contacts & Coffee (Tuesday 10/14) -- Morning networking event open to professionals from all industries at the W Hotel’s Audrey Café. (http://nyc.csquaredgroup.com/coffee/networking.html)

2 - Contacts & Charity (Wednesday 10/15) -- A special cocktail hour hosted by the W Hotel / Cherry Lounge (http://nyc.csquaredgroup.com/charity/networking.html)

Full details on both events are below. Please also check http://nyc.csquaredgroup.com for the latest calendar of events from The C Squared Group.

October 14th - Contacts & Coffee

Date: October 14th, 2008

Time: 7:30am – 9:30am

Venue: Audrey Café & Lounge located at the W New York – The Tuscany Hotel

Address: 120 East 39th Street (between Lexington and Park Avenues)

Cost: $20 in advance

RSVP/tickets: http://nyc.csquaredgroup.com/coffee/networking.html

Contacts & Coffee is designed to facilitate professional networking between a diverse group of established and successful professionals before the start of the regular work day. This event is open to ALL professionals.

Lots of coffee (and some snacks) will be provided – Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to meet as many people as possible. We are willing and able to help facilitate introductions at the event.

*This invitation is transferable – Please feel free to pass this along to professionals that might benefit from this event.

October 15th – Contacts & Charity

You are cordially invited Wednesday, October 15, 2008 for a special evening of cocktails and networking for The C Squared Group’s Contacts and Charity series.

Venue: The Cherry Lounge at the W Hotel Tuscany

Location: 120 East 39th Street (between Lex and Park)

Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

• Complimentary light appetizers served at 7pm
• Complimentary glass of Chandon Rose for all guests at 8pm
• $5 drink specials served all evening
  

This event is FREE for employees and representatives of non-profit organizations – A valid business card (or pre-approval from the C Squared Group team) is required for admission.
Entrance Fee for this event is $20 for everybody else.

Everybody must RSVP at http://nyc.csquaredgroup.com/charity/networking.html

Special Offer for Attendees:
Courtesy of the C Squared Group and the W Hotel, the exclusive W Perks cards will be offered to all Contacts and Charity attendees.

Perks change monthly and range from complimentary drinks, appetizers on the house, and VIP access. You can preview this month’s offerings here: http://www.whotels.com/hometownny
These offers for sips, spa treats, bites and beyond are exclusively for you, from C Squared Group and the W Hotel.

Join us this Wednesday and then simply flash your MyW New York card around town to enjoy these exclusive benefits!

About The C Squared Group’s Contacts and Charity Community:
Want to know which charities the C Squared Group has supported? Looking for resources for your non-profit?

The Contacts and Charity community has been designed to provide non-profit professionals (as well as people with an interest in getting more involved) with a platform to network and build meaningful relationships.

Contacts and Charity is an open community that welcomes a very wide range of people. This includes:

• Full Time Non-Profit Professionals: Although non-profit professionals have much in common, busy schedules often get in the way of networking and relationship building. The Contacts and Charity platform allows non-profit professionals the ability to meet on a monthly basis, share information, and potentially collaborate on projects.

• Interested Volunteers: We are all interested in giving back to the community. Finding the right organization, however, can often be a daunting challenge. The Contacts and Charity community is an ideal platform for interested volunteers to meet with a wide array of organizations. Meetings and follow up outside of Contacts and Charity events is encouraged.

• Board Level Professionals: Joining the board of a non-profit can be a very rewarding experience. Non-profit boards are governed by community leaders, business owners, and a wide range of professionals. The Contacts and Charity community is actively looking to introduce professionals with interest to non-profits that have board spaces available.

• Potential Donors: A large number of potential donors are looking for a personal relationship with organizations they financially support. Contacts and Charity provides a forum for this interaction.

• Media Professionals: Any media professional with an interest in either covering non-profits or learning more is welcome at Contacts and Charity events.

• Event Planning Professionals: Large events have become a medium for charities to communicate with the outside world. The Contacts and Charity platform allows event planning professionals to network with non-profit organizations and professionals.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@csquaredgroup.com with any questions or thoughts you may have.

Networking Events for NYC Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology Professionals

The C Squared Group's New Networking Series

Over the course of the past six months of community building, The C Squared Group has received dozens of requests for the formation of new groups. Many of these are in the process of development.

One of the most frequent inquiries we have fielded was from our many friends in the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries here in New York. In response, the C Squared Group is pleased to announce the launch of a new series of networking events geared for these professions.

Here is the latest:

1 – Launch of our “Contacts & Cocktails” Series -- Our launch event is scheduled for October 28th from 6pm-9pm at Porcão Rio's Churrascaria (360 Park Avenue South). We have the full private room for our group. The capacity is around 75. Full details are available at www.csquaredgroup.com.

2 – Call for Host Committee Members / Brand Ambassadors -- Although we do have substantial interest in this series already, we are actively looking to build our roster of host committee members / brand ambassadors. Host Committee Members / Brand Ambassadors are expected to (on a best efforts basis) attend each cocktail event, as well as assist with promotion and marketing. There are other perks that we are able to offer depending on level of involvement. Please email us at info@csquaredgroup.com if you are interested in getting involved or learning more about this opportunity.

3 – Content and Potential Sponsor Relationships – Over time, many of our groups evolve and a demand for content emerges. In addition, once the group reaches critical mass, there are various opportunities for potential sponsors. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@csquaredgroup.com with any thoughts on either of these topics.

We welcome any feedback you may have on this series and whether or not we need to further narrow the focus. All comments will be reviewed by a member of our team within 24 hours of being received.

Networking to find Jobs (not Steve)

One of the most frequently asked questions the C Squared Group receives is whether or not job seekers are welcome at our events.

Some thoughts on this topic:

1 – We at the C Squared Group have a deep appreciation for the challenges that job seekers face in the current market – And there are many ways we can help. However, in order to preserve the integrity and focus of our events, C Squared Group events are strictly closed to job seekers.

2 – The C Squared Group does look to verify employment status of all attendees at our events. This is an imperfect process due to the large number of events that we host. We do ask that all attendees respect these restrictions and we will make sure we continue to improve our screening processes. One way we are doing this is by building out our Host Committee and Brand Ambassador programs.

3 – We are actively developing out a platform to help promote compelling job opportunities to our large and growing audience of qualified professionals. If you are an employer looking to hire, a recruiter looking to promote your available positions, or a job seeker – Please contact us at info@csquaredgroup.com to discuss ways the C Squared Group can be of assistance.

News from the C Squared Group

We've grown - a lot.

What started with a 100 person guest list in November 2007 is now nearly 40,000 people in the NY area!

Our guest list isn't the only thing that has grown - Our events have grown too!

We now have 7 different events that we host on a regular basis. Some are open to all professionals, while others are open to a specific industry only. We host early evening events over cocktails as well as morning events over coffee before the start of the regular work day.

Whether you have joined us before or want to attend for the first time, we hope you will join us in the near future for a C Squared Event.

What is on the calendar for October?

This month, we will be hosting six professional networking events in NY and working on our Boston launch.

Our NY schedule is as follows:

10/14/2008 Contacts & Coffee -- All Industries
10/15/2008 Charity Professionals Networking Night
10/21/2008 Contacts & Champagne – Women’s Series
10/22/2008 Hedge Fund Professionals Event
10/28/2008 Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology Professionals
10/29/2008 Marketing, Advertising, and PR Monthly

Not sure which event is right for you?

Ask us!

We would be happy to help you get situated and guide you towards the event series that is right for you.

Don’t hesitate to e-mail us at info@csquaredgroup.com to discuss this in more detail.