1 Million Cups (1MC) is a simple way to for entrepreneurs to engage with each other and learn from each other. Each week, the 1MC program offers two local entrepreneurs an opportunity to present their startups to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs. Presenters prepare a 6 minute educational presentation and engage in 20 minutes of feedback and questioning after they present. Entrepreneurs gain insight into possible ways they can improve their businesses, gather realtime fe …

This is a group for entrepreneurs interested in growing business for their ventures. All skill levels are welcome!! This group was started with startup entrepreneurs in mind because pitching, raising capital, finding co-founders, marketing, legal, and product development all seem to be covered, but arguably the most important skill, the skill on which entire ventures live and die by doesn't get much attention: Business Development

Your dream is the difference you want to make before you die. Bobb Biehl OUR PURPOSES: To equip and empower every Christian to fulfill the calling that God has laid on their heart. To put ministry in the hands of Christians by turning institutional bottlenecks into community fountains. HOW IT WORKS: Educate, Mentor & Connect Educate Christians in the basic principles of ministry startup on an open source WIKI http://fe.fairfaxcirclechurch.org Mentoring through this Meetup to manage online …

From wireframes to Beta, early stage companies (and ideas) can demo and get invaluable feedback.  Join us for coffee and bagels.  Very early stage focused.  Great way to get your product off to a good start and work on your pitch!

We're home to a bunch of top rank pro sports teams - and of course millions of fans. We have a Tech community that has begun to really thrive and we have a lot of hard-working, talented people creating sports related products and technologies. DC Sports Tech meetup is geared towards these tech and entrepreneurial folks in the DC Metro area, bringing them together so they can learn from each other and help each other succeed by promoting common interests. It's an opportunity for lesser known comp …

The GIST initiative builds entrepreneurial ecosystems in 44 countries across the Middle East, Turkey, Asia and Africa by identifying, coaching, and funding the most promising technology entrepreneurs through its flagship competitions, start-up acceleration services, online social media platform and interactive mentorship programs. GIST forges partnerships, locally and globally, among technology entrepreneurs, angel investors, mentors and experts, to foster human progress and prosperity.

This meetup is created to help geeks, entrepreneurs, and small biz owners bridge the last mile between good ideas, and practical solutions. Our get togethers will focus on creating actionable plans and solving the problems that you are having.

This group is for anyone who is interested in collaborating for the start ups in MEMS, and nanotech.

This is a group for entrepreneurs and investors interested in networking, learning, and finding and investing capital. We will host meetups for networking, sharing ideas, meeting potential co-founders, mentors, and strategic partners, and to keep our members abreast of new developments in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

This meetup aims to bring start-up founders of non tech specific businesses together with established business owners, business advisers and complimentary professionals to create a vibrant, dynamic and innovative business. Our goal is to create a forum where people can get great access to information, resources, contacts and referrals to grow their entrepreneurial ideas as well as identify potential partners, investors, mentors and service providers who can help them grow. The goal is to create …

Are you an entrepreneur? idea man? developer? engineer? investor? hard working average Joe who wants more out of life? Are you ready to begin your own start-up but need a perfect co-founder? Our group will serve the purpose of connecting people who are interested in working together and starting something big, share ideas and turn objectives into realistic goals. The goal is to bring people together from various backgrounds and in the process, maybe we will find our perfect co-founder and a new …

Are you in a rut? Bored? Have you ever had thoughts about changing your direction in life? Are you unemployed or underemployed? Maybe you want to start a business. Or you write, draw, compose music, or dance! If you want to Do Something New, let's talk. I am launching an online community to help owner-operator businesses start, for nothing.... well there are some small costs. If you want to get into the Creative Economy and Do Something New, join me and others like us to talk about starting to D …

A place where salon owners can share ideas, experiences, marketing and much more. Let's connect and help each other out to jump start our own business. This group will go in depth into Web Design for salons Web Marketing for salons Recruiting Search Engine Optimization Promotion/Coupon Marketing Customer Service Email Marketing Appointment Booking Selling products online And much more.

Calling all awesome CoPreneurs (couples in business) or entrepreneurs in a relationship, in the DC Metro and Northern Virginia area to join our global village of awesome entrepreneurial couples in business who have each others' back. We’re committed to helping each other succeed in business and to live increasingly satisfying fulfilled lives, while enjoying the journey together! Membership in CoPreneur is currently free as we build our awesome core group. Become a founding member now and enjoy f …

This is a group for women tech founders and co-founders in the DMV area. This group is to build a support network of like-minded fascinating indivuduals, so that we can navigate the tech world and achieve our goals together. Looking forward to meeting all of you and creating a strong and dynamic group.

EnigmaBiz hosts events focused on helping others accomplish their goals and achieve their vision through Leadership Development and Entrepreneurship. It is time to advance yourself, achieve your entrepreneurship dream, business vision, improve the performance of your employees, and overall company – then maintain the consistency of having successful business results through great leadership, starting with yourself. If you are asking any of these questions EnigmaBiz is the right place for you! H …

We are a dedicated business networking group that meets every Thursday @7:30 AM @ Mimi's. Our chapter referred over $250,000 closed business revenue in 2012 from word of mouth referrals.

Hi I'm Kevin Flowers, CEO and founder of DJ Eclipse - Eclipse Entertainment LLC. I'm a Bronx, NY native and have been DJ'ing for over a decade. I have a passion for music and always want to meet new people to build networking relationships. I also believe business doesn't always have to be seminars and formals. Sometimes we need to let our hair down and get to know the person behind the business. Since moving to Maryland in 2010, I've seen many thriving businesses come and go. Some pick back up …

NetworkOut organizes inclusive business networking events and opportunities to help local companies and professionals create meaningful business leads, seek new talent and find new business opportunities. Our events include breakfasts, business speakers and after work B2B happy hour events. Our business networking events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels to enable networking in a relaxed and inclusive social atmosphere.

Come join us for a lunch of networking and getting to know other professionals on the back deck of Kilroys every Thursday from 11:30-1. There is no fee to attend, just the price for your lunch. We are an organized, structured, membership group with one profession per seat, however guests from all professions are welcome. We are continually growing and would like your business to grow with us. The seats that are already filled are: Financial Planner, Life Insurance, Property & Casualty Insurance …

Once upon a time… in the realm of business and referral networking, ten business professionals found themselves unhappy. These ten men and women (let’s just call them the Ten) had developed trusted relationships with one another through their participation in other networking groups and couldn’t help but feel as though something was missing. So much so, that one day, whilst sitting at a somewhat ...roundish table, the Ten decided to try and name these culprits that were causing feelings of great …

Each month professionals of all types are invited to come network and meet new people. Even if you are not a mover (or a shaker) quite yet, this group can help you get there. Whether you are in the tech industry, hospitality, or you work for the Zoo, all are welcome. Each event will have a different theme, and we hope each event will have an official Mover and Shaker to lend some advice.

This is a group for enterprise development and for everyone interested in entrepreneurship, start up venture, business development and strategy, mentorship and every other aspect of business that makes for a success and profitable enterprise.

Do you own a home based business? Are you looking to start a home business? Never thought of starting a home based business until you read this? Well then, this group is for you. Join local women and network with other local women. Introduce your business to others or learn about other's businesses. Did you know that 81% of women that make over 100K a year earn that amount through a home based business? Each month we will feature two businesses to share their businesses. In addition, we will dis …

A group by and about small IT businesses that have a minimum of one person doing everything and the kitchen sink. Meet to throw ideas around, learn from others, or share with others your views on every topic under the sun that affects your business: health insurance, taxes, mileage logging, invoicing, new technology. This is not a group that will sell you anything nor do we want you to sell us anything. It's business owners meeting other business owners/members exchanging ideas and helping each …

How do you measure success?  The amount of money you make?  How far you’ve advanced in your chosen field? The number of awards and credentials you’ve earned?  Certainly, these are all achievements that we as professionals and entrepreneurs should be proud of, but what is equally (if not more) important is that we stay grounded, maintain work-life balance, and use our successes to help others and our communities.  If you agree, then this group is for you! Let’s get together to share our experienc …

Meetups at Bright Cowork promotes a diverse collection of meetups in Winchester, VA, hosting at least one meetup a month. We follow the Refresh Manifesto: Let's Gather Great Minds; Let'€™s Share All Of Our Knowledge; Let's All Grow And Learn; Let'€™s Promote Local Talent; Let's Be More Than We Think Can Be; Let's Make Our Cities Better. If you organize a group looking for a great space in which to meetup, we'd love to meet you. Please join us for our next regular meetup on the first Thursday at …

This group will act as a platform for those who are interested in investing in Africa. We will act as promoters of African Culture and to engage in issues that relate to doing business in Africa and to help us understand what is required to invest successfully in different regions of Africa. Group members are encouraged to share investment ideas.