I usually like to plan a spontaneous dinner with a bunch of new faces to help make the most of the event.

Besides temp rent credits and general gift cards, we've found giving them a dinner & movie gift cards for a night out are received well.Also, you do need to add more time to contractor timelines, but just adding 2 weeks isn't the best approach.

*Is the microwave large enough for a dinner-sized plate?

Grabbing dinner, swapping stories, and hearing what’s working (and not working) for other people is where the real value comes in.

Even something simple like bringing deal leads, offering to help with boots-on-the-ground tasks, or just covering lunch/dinner goes a long way.Be specific.

Yes you'll have the few that will promise you good terms but then leave you hanging once you go to dinner.

We do speed networking starting at 6pm, then we have dinner and education starting around 7:15.

We would love to buy you dinner if your free.

Talk to everyone and ask questions, and if you find a couple people who may be good mentors, get their contact information and some time in the future invite them to dinner.

Instead of vague alt text like “Modern kitchen,” try something like “Chef’s kitchen perfect for group meals or private dinners.”