Business, Brand & Influence Networking

Business, Brand & Influence Networking

Where businesses, creators, and good ideas find each other.

Meet the people on the other side of the screen. Come looking for your next creator, your next client, a fresh idea, or simply a fun night with good food and interesting people.

Find Your Reason to Be Here
There's something here for you.
Business Owners
Find your next storyteller.
Meet creators and creative professionals who can help bring your business to new audiences.
Creators
Meet businesses ready to be seen.
Put your work in front of local businesses, make brand connections, and meet potential collaborators.
Creative Professionals
Get into the mix.
Photographers, videographers, marketers, and social media professionals can meet clients and collaborators.
Just Curious?
Come anyway.
Learn something new, meet interesting people, enjoy the food, and see where the night takes you.
Not Your Usual Networking Event
What's Happening
Creator Keynote
Hear what actually makes brand + creator partnerships work.
Meet the Creators
Know who's in the room, what they create, and who they reach.
Food + Open Networking
Eat, talk, reconnect, and keep the conversations going.
Who You'll Meet
Featured Creators

Meet some of the creators bringing their perspectives, audiences, and ideas into the room. More will be announced as they are confirmed.

Christopher Lau
Keynote Speaker
Christopher Lau
Full-Time Content Creator

With 110K Instagram followers and 175K monthly YouTube views, Chris has worked with Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, and other leading brands. He'll share the creator side of what makes partnerships work and what businesses should know before starting one.

Keep the Connection Going
APACC Event Directory

Registered participants can opt in to the event directory so businesses, creators, and service providers can find each other and reconnect after the event.

Content Creators
Want to be featured?

Apply through the event's creator review process. Approved creators receive complimentary admission and may be featured here and in the event directory.

Apply as a Creator
With Support From
Our Sponsors & Partners
Destination Sponsor
Bamboo Royal Oak
Small Business Growth & Readiness Program Partners
Small Business Ecosystem Partner
General Motors
 
Small Business Readiness Partners
Fifth Third Bank
Small Business Growth Partner
Stellantis
Community Supporter
Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority

TODO
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Date and Time

Monday Sep 14, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT

Location

Bamboo Royal Oak

220 S. Main St. Royal Oak MI 48067

Fees/Admission

Members: $25
Future Members: $30
Dinner Buffet

Website

https://www.apacc.net/influence

Contact Information

Hannah Pszenica, Assistant Director
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