Business After Hours @ Smoke Rise is the best networking event in the area. It has been going strong for over 2 years and has produced a lot of great connections as well as lead to a lot of good business! We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month and the cost to attend is $10! We average somewhere between 70-100 professionals at each event and is the highlight of most people's networking month.

Founded in 1989 with the assistance of then-Fulton County Commissioner Michael Hightower and with the support of a community enthusiastic about controlling its destiny, the Old National Merchants Association (ONMA) is one of metro Atlanta’s most dynamic business and economic development organizations. ONMA has earned the sustained support of area businesses and residents, major corporations, civic organizations, and governments. ONMA rallies to one overarching purpose: To create a healthy econom …

Calling all the shy, and socially anxious ladies in Atlanta, who are SERIOUS about meeting new positive ladies making new friends, and enjoying life to the fullest. I am looking for ladies who will attend atleast one meet up a month. Between the ages of 25 - 45 . In this groups we will do things like meet and greets, birthday celebrations, dinner parties, dining out, social events,networking, wine tasting, comedy shows, concerts, movie night, girls night out, spa days, kids play dates(if you hav …

Hey there! My name is Aldrich Graham, and I am a young professional who realized that outside of the busy life of work, continual education, and promoting, it can sometimes be difficult to just hang out with other young adults/professionals/students/etc. This group is for all those 20-35 in the metro Atlanta area who want to meet new people, hang out, and even network. Whether you just moved here, had some friends move away, or just want to meet some new people this group is for you. We will try …

To provide a networking opportunity for Ethiopian Professionals who reside in Georgia, and to share information with anyone who may be interested from anywhere.

The Northeast Atlanta Networking Group started a few years ago, and we have continued meeting on a regular basis since that time. We recently moved to Meetup! The group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month in the NE section of metro Atlanta. Members begin arriving at 11:30am, and the formal portion of the meeting begins at noon and ends at 1:00pm. The Northeast Atlanta Networking Group is open for anyone to attend (max 35 per meeting) who is interested in networking and promoti …

Have you ever felt like life is passing you by, you wake up, go to work, come home and start all over again in the morning. If you’re tired of living an ordinary, conventional life then Casual Days Sexy Nights is for you! Who Are We Casual Days Sexy Nights was developed by three outgoing women who wanted to create an effective platform for women and men to interact with one another effectively. This group is for individuals who want to step outside of living a lonely, boring, mediocre, or common …

Pier group of business leaders for referrals, reflection, and guidance.

I am a working mother who saw the need for a group that can allow women to come together, have a coffee, and talk about the Word of God. In my years, I have seen how important it is for women to fellowship with each other, and have that "girl time". Whether you are 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, or beyond this group is for you. Professional women, stay-at-home mothers, social butterflies, or introverted sisters, this group is for you. Basically once a month (more if it is demanded), we can meet up at a loc …

Fun-Chefs are foodie lovers, aspiring chefs, passionate cookers, health professionals, entrepreneurs, or people who just LOVE eating great food!! At Fun-Chefs, we dine at different restaurants, attend cooking classes/demonstations, go to food festivals, share health fun facts, have business-related speakers, and create potluck nights. Fun-chefs like to eat as well as share their passion, food related skills, and uniqueness. All ideas/recommendations are FANTASTIC! ALL are WELCOME!! Join us--ALWA …

Yes, this club is for non-readers who wish they could read more, but enjoy books nonetheless. Life is busy but if the topics are of interest to you, join us for discussion. I select a book each from one of 5 or so topics each moth, and discuss intersections in thought, and how these books can help us make our lives better in real ways. This book club is also for the veracious reader, only satisfied when engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. A mind can be enlightened with the synthesis of diverse …

I'm on a budget and I'm looking for other people to hang around with who are too. So, this meetup is open to all people on a budget who are looking for free and low cost things to do. This is the big ATL!! There's free, fun stuff going on all the time, all over town. This is a family-friendly group, so you don't have to worry about hiring a sitter for your little one's either. Bring just yourself (as I will), bring your kids, bring your friends. Let's have some free or low cost fun! Bring your k …

Singles for Service brings local singles together through community service projects. Our goal is simple – to help good people meet good people, while doing good things. What could be better than that? At Singles for Service we believe that to build a successful relationship with someone you need to get to know the real them, and they need to get to know the real you. There is no better way to do that then by working with someone side by side to help the community. You don’t have to worry about …

I wanted to start this meet up group for people with Fibromyalgia. The Atlanta area does not provide many ways for us to get together and support each other. If you have Fibromyalgia and would like to meet others, go to dinner, meet for coffee, or just gain some FM friends who understand you, then this group is for you!!!  I am excited to provide this group as a way for us to gain access to each other to better understand our disease and better understand why we experience similar symptoms and s …

HELLO FABULOUS SINGLES! Single & Mingling in ATL events are for Womyn ages 36 and up, that enjoy female companionship. Our Single's group is all about having great times, making new friends or even possibly finding your soul mate! Our Meet and Greet's vary and are held at different venues or private homes around town and are always fun! AND....if YOU desire company to attend a food festival, hike a trail or see an Indie film, events may be posted by ANY Fabulous Single! Member meetups are announ …

We are a place of worship but not a church. At JAYA we celebrate God's unconditional love. You won't find pews and bulletins, but instead cozy tables in a charming cafe/coffee shop setting. Come enjoy food, fellowship and worship every Thursday evening and Sundays at 11am and 6pm. http://www.JustAsYouAre.org Experience the unconditional love of God, without the guilt of religion!

Read the headlines and you will see that our health is killing us. In the recent months we've had several celebrities pass away due to health complications. Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and overall bad health and eating habits. Being overweight is not cute, it's a health hazard and we have to start SAVING OURSELVES. Finally the government has stepped in and attempted to educate parents on Childhood obesity! BUT it's not too late to save the adults and I would like to start with …

Our goal is to prepare dental/dental hygiene students for school application by providing opportunities to network, giving exposure to the field of dentistry as well as offering volunteer opportunities.

Something special happens when you get a group of Zumba instructors together! Remember the feeling you got when you went to your first training seminar? You know the feeling you get at ZIN Jams or the Instructor Conferences? Well, I don’t think we have to wait for those events to get together and share our love of Zumba! I created this group, so that we can plan gatherings together, get to know one another better, and strengthen our community. I believe that all Zumba fitness fanatics benefit fr …

FUEL is a multi dimensional company designed to collectively impact the challenges experienced in employment, unemployment and self employment. Our goal is to support the individual in dealing with day to day challenges, provide encouragement, inspiration and appreciation and improve/enhance employment practices. Our three support programs are: FUEL FOR ENTREPRENEURS, FUEL FOR EMPLOYEES AND FUEL FOR THE UNEMPLOYED.  The first active program is: FUEL FOR ENTREPRENEURS: a support network of peopl …

Real Girlfriends of Atlanta (Friendships, Social, Travel, Networking and MORE For all those new in town like or ready to make some new girlfriends, need a travel buddy, you want to take your life to the next level, you are SINGLE, ATTACHED or MARRIED,  this is the group for you. You have to be a woman & have a picture on your profile to join this meet up. That's it!! We choose cute local and fun places to meet up and make lasting friendships between darling locals like yourself. We have alot …

Metro Atlanta Dachshund Meet-up Group (MAD MUG) is a growing group of dachshund enthusiasts. We meet once a month for "play dates", socializing and networking. Our mission is to continue membership growth by promoting our great group to others we come into contact. We also want to give back to the community through various philantropic activities. Metro Atlanta Dachshund Meet-up Group host the Georgia Dachshund Races annually in June in Atlanta. See georgiadachshundraces.com for more information …

To enrich the skills of existing jewelers, inspire and encourage those wanting to learn how to make jewelry, and network with jewelers of all skill levels and styles in the Atlanta area.

I am turning 40 in a few months and all kinds of things are going thru my mind. I am starting this group to connect and relate to people that maybe living on the edge (like me), turning 40 and you are excited and nervous at the same time. This group is for men and women that are between the ages of 35-45. Maybe you will be turning 40 soon or maybe you have turned 40 and you are still adjusting either way; lets chat about it. I am not sure what I want to do for my 40th bday which is in January h …

Make new friends and learn about other Faiths in a loving, supportive atmosphere. Are you curious about other Faiths and seeking to gain more understanding of other religions? Or are you looking for a new religion or have a world-embracing view and want to meet and make friends with women of different religions and cultures? The purpose of this group is to bring more than coexistence and tolerance, but also to go above and beyond by fostering friendship and understanding among women of diverse r …

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This is a group for people wanting to learn more about the proper use of Wi-Fi and or share their knowledge with others.

Are you interested in Cloud computing, Mobile Apps and Social Media technologies. In short, disruptive technologies that enable awesome apps for consumer and B2B applications. We gotta believe there are a lot of other developers and entreps out that would like to meet up monthly, socialize and learn from each other. We offer a cool meeting space at the World Trade Center @ Suntrust Plaza in downtown Atlanta. Please join us and get involved!! Note:  Our Meetup Photo was taken at Publix @ Toco Hil …