Events

BL²END events are one of kind experiences. Where we focus on building genuine opportunities to connect and engage. Each event is uniquely designed with young professionals of color in mind, creating development opportunities for supporting companies and local professionals.

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Upcoming Event

Mix… Mingle… BL²END with 2 networks in 1 evening!

Please join us Thursday, September 7, as we partner with the Association for Human Resources Management (AHRM) for a Social Networking BL²ENDer you don’t want to miss!

We are excited to add AHRM’s Luquid tHeRapy networking event to the mix. Make new connections with human resource professionals and young professionals of color at Grand Rapids’ newest brewery, CityBuilt Brewing Company.

Extended happy hour specials, raffle prizes and more!

Enjoy Puerto Rican influenced drinks and dishes from a new and exciting brewery menu with extended happy hour specials and complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by AHRM. Participants will also have the chance to win a $25 gift card to CityBuilt Brewing!