For Fort Lauderdale and Broward business owners
Networking groups in Fort Lauderdale, and the room across the Alley.
Naples is less than two hours west on I-75. The 239 Collective brings Fort Lauderdale and Broward founders, executives and business owners into curated rooms with the people building Southwest Florida.
2026 guide
Networking groups in Fort Lauderdale.
Looking for networking groups in Fort Lauderdale? Here are the main places Fort Lauderdale business owners and professionals connect, plus a different kind of room a short drive away.
- 01Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber hosts member events and industry councils, including programming for young professionals.
- 02Young professionals groups
Fort Lauderdale has chamber-affiliated young professional programs and independent groups like Fort Lauderdale Young Professionals Networking on Meetup.
- 03Deal and growth groups
ACG South Florida brings together investors, advisors and business owners across Broward and Miami-Dade.
- 04Referral groups and civic clubs
BNI chapters, Rotary and service clubs meet across Broward County.
- 05Industry associations
Marine, real estate, hospitality, legal and tech groups host regular events.
The 239 Collective. A curated, social-first networking community in Southwest Florida. Fort Lauderdale 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
Fort Lauderdale to the 239.
Why make the trip
Worth the drive.
- 01Alligator Alley makes Southwest Florida one of the easiest new markets for Broward businesses. Our events introduce you to the operators, owners and investors already here.
- 02Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers are growing fast across real estate, construction, hospitality, healthcare and professional services.
- 03Our rooms are curated and balanced across industries, so one night delivers real introductions.
- 04Make a night or a weekend of it on the Gulf Coast.
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Questions
What are the best networking groups in Fort Lauderdale?
Popular options include the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and its councils, young professional groups such as Fort Lauderdale Young Professionals Networking, ACG South Florida, BNI chapters and Rotary clubs. Fort Lauderdale business owners also make the under-two-hour drive across Alligator Alley to The 239 Collective’s events in Naples and Fort Myers.
Are there networking events in Southwest Florida for Fort Lauderdale business owners?
Yes. The 239 Collective hosts curated networking and social events in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers, under two hours west of Fort Lauderdale on I-75.
How far is Naples from Fort Lauderdale?
Naples is roughly 105 miles from Fort Lauderdale, about one hour and forty-five minutes by car across Alligator Alley.
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.