What better way to meet fellow entrepreneurs than an event dedicated toward startups?

Cresa Madison, a tenant representation firm, is hosting local startup companies at a free networking event at 4 p.m. Thursday at Sardine, 613 Williamson St.

“We’ve helped numerous startups with their commercial real estate needs,” Nick Lombardino, Cresa’s business manager, said. “We wanted to take it a step further by promoting and connecting early stage businesses in the Madison community with this event.”

Lombardino went on to mention that attendees, who will receive free drinks and appetizers, also will learn about possible incubator office space in the Machinery Row building, where both Cresa and Sardine are located.