A Gallup poll from last year noted the percentage of Americans who say they consume alcohol has dropped to 54%, the lowest since 1939. As such, the traditional cocktail reception networking format just might need a refresh. Get attendees mingling with networking that revolves around alcohol-free activities.
Puppy Socials: Organizations such as Creegan Canine Rescue in Windermere, Florida, add cuddles to events by bringing in adoptable puppies, a natural conversation starter, to socialize with attendees. All fees go toward the rescue, saving more canines from high-kill shelters. Weather permitting, consider pairing your fluff-filled networking session with an ice cream truck, such as Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream of Orlando, Florida.
Game/Trivia Nights: Boston-based company Quirk Events hosts team trivia, “Family Feud”-style challenges, and board game mixers at private events in select areas of states across the U.S., including Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and South Carolina (hosting in other Southeast states is possible for an additional fee). Its team trivia option gets attendees showing off their arsenals of random knowledge, while board game mixers have participants learning new games as they rotate groups and get to know as many other people as possible.
