

Tavern Community Presents: Building Community on LinkedIn
Building Community on LinkedIn
Join us for an inspiring and collaborative event with Tavern Community and Melissa Cohen at Tempo by Hilton Times Square!
Event Highlights:
Communal Lunch: Meet and connect with fellow attendees over a relaxed, communal lunch while sharing insights and experiences. (Lunch is ordered à la carte, not included in your ticket)
Panel Discussion: Hear from LinkedIn experts who will share their journeys, challenges, and strategies for building community on LinkedIn.
Happy Hour: Wind down and solidify new connections in a casual happy hour setting. (First drink-house beer or wine-included in your ticket)
Meet the Speakers:
Melissa Cohen (20k LinkedIn followers) is a sought-after personal branding and LinkedIn strategist with a background leading teams at iconic American brands like Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Nautica. In January 2024, she was honored as a LinkedIn Top Voice. She is the Co-Founder and Head of Community Engagement for DIY Influence. She is also the co-author of the Amazon Bestselling book, Your Career Resilience Blueprint: A Tactical Guide to Navigate Change, Overcome Obstacles, and Design Your Future.
Donnie Boivin (15k LinkedIn followers) is the CEO of Success Champion Networking, a global business community helping entrepreneurs and salespeople grow through real connections, not cheesy sales pitches. He didn’t start his company until he turned 40, almost losing everything. Now he travels the country teaching people how to build the life they want by building the right relationships.
Kenneth Lang (18k LinkedIn followers) is the co-founder of My Networking Central, a searchable database for networking events and speakers. He also serves as a brand specialist for Lee Hecht Harrison, an outplacement service, focusing on LinkedIn best practices. He also helps small businesses owners maximize their presence on LinkedIn.
Wendy Shore (4k LinkedIn followers) is a business growth expert & LinkedIn strategist, best-selling author and dynamic speaker who helps entrepreneurs and industry professionals build a powerful brand, establish industry authority, and increase revenue. A LinkedIn Top Voice and Entrepreneur Magazine contributor, Wendy has helped numerous professionals elevate their LinkedIn presence, attract high-quality inbound leads, and accelerate business growth. With a CPA background and 25+ years of entrepreneurial experience—including owning and operating seven restaurants—she has built, scaled, and led multiple ventures to success.
Kevin D. Turner (51k LinkedIn followers) is the managing partner of TNT Brand Strategist, a technology and business-focused organizational and personal brand builder with deep expertise in visioneering, communications, culture building, and creating disruptive advantages. He transitioned from Fortune 50 sales & marketing management to venture capital, to public & private turnarounds, leading a non-profit 50 internationally, and finally turning a side gig into a 10+ year successful business.
🕒 Start Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Tempo by Hilton Times Square
RSVP Required
Schedule:
11:30 AM: Welcome, mingle, cowork
12:00 PM Communal lunch (Lunch is ordered à la carte, not included in your ticket)
1:30 PM: Panel talks
2:30 PM: Mastermind groups, coworking
4:30 PM: Happy hour
RSVP now to secure your spot!