For Miami business owners
Networking groups in Miami, and the room across the Alley.
Naples is about two hours across Alligator Alley. The 239 Collective connects Miami founders, investors and executives with the people building Naples, Fort Myers and the rest of Southwest Florida.
2026 guide
Networking groups in Miami.
Looking for networking groups in Miami? Here are the main places Miami business owners and professionals connect, plus a different kind of room a short drive away.
- 01Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce runs events, committees and young professional programming, alongside city chambers like the Miami Beach Chamber.
- 02Young professionals groups
Miami has chamber-affiliated young professional networks and independent groups like the Miami Young Professionals Network on Meetup.
- 03Deal and growth groups
The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) South Florida chapter connects dealmakers, investors and advisors, including a young professionals committee.
- 04Referral groups and civic clubs
BNI chapters, Rotary and service clubs meet across Miami-Dade.
- 05Industry and community groups
Tech, real estate, finance, hospitality and cultural business groups host frequent events across the city.
The 239 Collective. A curated, social-first networking community in Southwest Florida. Miami business owners join us for events in Fort Myers, Naples and Estero to meet the founders, operators and investors building one of Florida’s fastest-growing regions. No referral quotas, no pitching. See upcoming events.
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The drive
Miami to the 239.
Why make the trip
Worth the drive.
- 01Many Miami investors, developers and business owners already own homes, properties or businesses in Naples. Our events are where the local side of that network meets.
- 02Southwest Florida is growing fast, with new development, hospitality, healthcare and professional services, and the opportunities are less crowded than in South Florida.
- 03Our rooms are curated and balanced across industries and cities, so you meet decision-makers, not a room of pitches.
- 04Make a weekend of it: Naples’ Fifth Avenue South and Waterside, or Fort Myers’ riverfront, are a great Gulf Coast getaway.
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Questions
What are the best networking groups in Miami?
Popular options include the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, city chambers like the Miami Beach Chamber, young professional networks such as the Miami Young Professionals Network, ACG South Florida for dealmakers, BNI chapters and Rotary clubs. Many Miami business owners with ties to Naples also attend The 239 Collective’s curated events in Southwest Florida.
Are there business networking events in Southwest Florida for Miami business owners?
Yes. The 239 Collective hosts curated networking and social events in Naples, Fort Myers and Estero, about two to two and a half hours west of Miami on I-75. Miami business owners are welcome to request an invitation.
How far is Naples from Miami?
Naples is roughly 125 miles from Miami, about two hours by car on I-75 across Alligator Alley. Fort Myers is about another 45 minutes north.
Can people from outside Southwest Florida join The 239 Collective?
Yes. Approved guests from anywhere in Florida can buy tickets to our events. Request an invitation, tell us where you are based, and we will let you know about upcoming dates.
Explore Fort Myers, Naples and Estero, or read our Southwest Florida business networking guide.