An elite, industry-exclusive private membership group designed to build connections between founders, top-tier sales professionals, and high level new business opportunities.
"The Network isn't about collecting business cards; it’s about purposeful exchange. By requiring every member to bring one concrete opportunity and one specific need to every event, we ensure that every interaction is a catalyst for real-world growth."
Founder - Rick Van House
About The Network
Our private, every-other-week luncheon serves as a strategic engine for members scaling within the middle market and high-net-worth sectors. By maintaining strict industry exclusivity, we provide a high-trust environment where founders and top-tier sales professionals can bypass the noise of competition to focus on deal flow. These gatherings are specifically designed to bridge the gap between sophisticated services and the decision-makers who need them, fostering the high-value introductions essential for significant business growth.
NEW MEMBER APPLICATION
Are you interested in becoming a member of our exclusive network? To join, you will need a current member to endorse your candidacy before clicking the link to complete your formal application.
INDUSTRY EXCLUSIVITY
To maintain an environment of pure collaboration rather than competition, The Network operates on a strict model of industry exclusivity. We limit our membership to only one professional per business category, ensuring your seat at the table is uniquely yours and your influence is undisputed.
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Network Detroit Announces Official Launch on June 1, 2026: A New Era of Purposeful, Industry-Exclusive Networking
RICK VAN HOUSE - FOUNDER
A seasoned entrepreneur and marketing veteran with over 20 years of experience driving growth in the middle market and high-net-worth sectors. As the founder of Know Advertising and The Network, Rick specializes in connecting founders and sales leaders with high-level business opportunities. He is a strategic innovator dedicated to fostering elite, industry-exclusive partnerships and helping businesses navigate complex, high-stakes landscapes through tactical intelligence and collaboration.
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If you have any questions about our membership or how we operate, please reach out via our contact form. While formal entry is handled through our application process, we are happy to provide more details on our industry-exclusive structure and how The Network can help you scale within the middle market and high-net-worth sectors.