Face it, we are facing a challenging time. Business referral networking is the best way to meet other business owners and create loyal & lasting business to business relationships. We can create a constant stream of leads and referrals to other group members. It is also pertinent that we learn from others’ mistakes. Learn how to improve our products, services, and customer-satisfaction level. The plan is to form a local chapter with members who trust each other enough to share referrals. We on …

This is a social networking group for Washington, DC-area public policy professionals. We will do a lot of the things that most of the other socially-oriented groups do, including happy hours, museum visits, etc. The key difference is that we are focused on public policy professionals, so talking about work is fine and encouraged! It's for making new friends and professional contacts at the same time. How very DC, right? Please Note: This group just launched on July 20. We will host our first ev …

Starting June 2013 I will be organizing meetups for moms who would like to take a break from their busy lives and enjoy an adult dinner night out. Once in a while we can include our significant others if the group would like that. Due to my current schedule, I will not be able to set up morning, kid friendly events. If a mom would like to assist in organizing and attend these type of meetups through these page and members, please contact me. Participation is required to remain in the group. If a …

DC-MD Small Business Owner Networking offers business related networking meetings and workshops for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners throughout the DC & Baltimore Metropolitan areas (DC, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's, Anne Arundel County & Baltimore). Networking meetings are held throughout the month, allowing each member the opportunity to introduce their business to the group and maximize the power of networking partnerships. The quarterly workshops will range from the true ABCs …

HR Girlfriends is a networking community for women working in or providing services to the Human Resources field, who are looking for an environment to socially and professionally collaborate. The community provides a friendly environment for open minded professionals to share common interests. HR Girlfriends knows no color lines and ALL women are welcome! If you are looking for a community of professional girlfriends who understands your world, this group is for you. We will get together for n …

We're a group of local business people looking for other professionals to give business to. If word of mouth and warm business referrals is good for your business, than join us for our weekly Tuesday Morning Referral Breakfast at The Original Pancake House 7700 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda, MD 20814 Bethesda (7:30am - 9am) - * Pancake House is more accurately located at the corner of Woodmont and Old Georgetown - the address of Wisconsin Ave is correct, but it's set back from the road. Please note: w …

We get together for networking and social happy hours, visiting museums, art galleries, hiking, theater, art films, dinners, charity events and more. Events are meant to provide a venue for a broad purpose of making new friends, networking and socializing with other professional singles in DMV area.  Events are hosted mainly in DC but also in VA and MD. *********************************************************** To join, you should be (1) Friendly & fun (2) answer the profile questions, and (3 …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just …

Challenging economic times require us to re-think the way we get things done. Let’s get back to basics. Instead of paying cash for the services or products of others, why not trade the services or products you have for what you want! Everyone has something they can trade; skills, products, services, or just “stuff” that can be bartered with others who have something you want or need. That’s what this group is about! Let’s do direct and organized trading to help each other in these tough times. T …

Welcome to the club! If you're single, divorced, or legally-separated with verifiable assets of at least one million, this group is for you. Over the next several weeks we will be launching our first members-only monthly mixer. Please check back for more details. While we will share investment ideas and network for business among ourselves, our primary focus will be social in nature as we plan to host fun, upscale events, parties and excursions, inviting attractive and eligible bachelorettes …

Do you want to make (more) money with your camera? This group is for photo enthusiasts who would like to turn their photography skills into a part-time business. It’s very possible for talented photo enthusiasts to create a five-figure side business by taking pictures for family, friends and even businesses. We'll explore business topics like how to find customers, how much to charge and the best ways to market your business. This group is for photographers as well as models, aspiring photo assi …

Finally! ... A place and space where great minds meet! Join "Smart Business Connects" to access the best networking mixers open to a variety of industries, including but not limited to, Retail, Service Providers, Medical, Entertainment, Marketing, Advertising, PR professionals and Entrepreneurs.

A group for Space Flight Dynamicists in the Washington, DC area.  You can be a practicing dynamicist, previously practicing or just curious. Objective of group is to network professionally, socially, and to exchange ideas, in interesting venues where we can have quick presentations and talks over food and drinks.

As a professional and a small business owner, i realised that there needs to be a community in place that will faciliate the following: Small Business Ideas, Processes, Problem Solving, Networking, Learning, Benchmarking, Presentations on various topics of interest, Bringing in experts from various fields and working as a resource team. My vision for this group is for it to become an resource / advisory group. Members, whether Small Business Owners, Management folks, Professionals of all fields, …

Do you love to volunteer? Do you love to help others in need-especially children? Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? Do you wish to make a positive impact in the lives of those less fortunate? Do you wish you could volunteer, but do not have a lot of time on your hands? If you answer yes to any of these questions then this group is for you. This volunteer group is currently designed for individuals interested in volunteering for at least 5 hours each month with …

3rd Tuesdays in Bethesda is a community of businesses and professionals looking to share, learn and benefit from each other. Our community will meet every 3rd Tuesday at BlackFinn in Bethesda to build relationships, find opportunities while enjoying themselves. This group can leverage this meetup group, Bethesda Connections on LinkedIn, DC Connections and Connections HQ as well as our monthly events. Click here to register: http://bethesdabiz.eventbrite.com/

We are daughters, mothers, and sisters. More so, we are girlfriends who are interesting in supporting and uplifting each other in our various walks of life. We are students, homemakers, lawyers, doctors, etc., who are interesting in making lasting, nurturing friendships. This Meetup is all about having fun, meeting new people, socializing, networking and unwinding from the work week. We get together for networking and social happy hours. Events are meant to provide a venue for the broad purpose …

The Washington C-Suite Breakfast is a confidential and informal forum for top leaders and managers to discuss challenges, trends, and solutions of leading organizations in the the 21st century. For senior executives, top leaders and their direct reports from large organizations or government institutions, and only the senior executives and top leaders from small and medium organizations. Membership is free but subject to acceptance. Requests are handled on a case-by-case basis. In general, peopl …

The purpose of this Meetup is to create a group of people passionate about Africa's development, specifically on Uganda, East Africa. The discussions focus on charity work/missions in areas of: Education. Poverty/hunger/malnutrition. Agriculture. Rural safe water/hygiene. Health. Environment. Community development. Leadership development. Entrepreneurship/social enterprises. Christian outreach. The group will also regularly organize to volunteer in social activities/events around MD, DC and …

The benefits of the group: I created this group to equal the platform between Real Estate Professionals where they are dedicated to develop from within. A group of professionals who have the willingness to give value first. Professionals inter-twine together to educate, motivate and positively leverage their knowledge and expertise on various developmental topics.

DC Bucket List Adventures and Events is an outdoor and indoor adventure, events and activities social group.  We are a group of like-minded people who are yearning to be more alive in unique, fun and exciting experiences. Get out of your comfort zone and start crossing off your BUCKET LIST!

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We enc …

We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

Southern Montgomery County Words and Wine is social book club for women in their 30s and 40s. We typically have two events a month – a book discussion and a social event. Each month we meet at a member's home or at a local restaurant to discuss our book selection. We spend about 30 minutes talking about the book while enjoying great food and a bottle of wine. The rest of the time we get to know one another. Members are encouraged to bring their book suggestions, because we like to read a variet …

Are you a fabulous female of color or a fabulous female that appreciates fabulous females of color who would like to be involved in fun activities, increasing your social circle and developing new friendship? If you answered ‘YES” then you have come to the right place.Brown Women of Montgomery County (BWMC) is a group for women of color primarily between the ages of mid 20's and above that are interested in creating lasting friendships, meeting positive and intelligent women of color who are als …

Welcome to Montgomery County Chick Lit's... Chick Lit's ~ Fun Fab Females Book & Social Club is open to all adult women in Mo Co.  If you're a fun loving gal who wants to connect with like minded ladies, this is the group for you! Chick Lit's is for local Mo Co women who'd like to expand their social circle, build friendships & enjoy fun activities in the process. Together we'll enjoy a variety of activities (Dining out, brunch, movies, book club discussions, wine tasting, shopping or day trips, …

Since its inception in 2007, Good Eats and Meets has been a gathering place for people who love food, and love to socialize.  The group spread from Charlotte, NC to Columbia, SC, Atlanta, GA, and now, Washington DC.  Whether you are new to the area or a lifelong resident, Good Eats & Meets is for fun-spirited people that are looking to try something new - be it a new type of wine, a new cuisine, or a new social activity.  We explore the local 'Best of" lists, sniff out the hidden neighborhood ge …

This group is for those interested in the DC community and beyond who desire to meet other likeminded people, building companies, brewing with ideas of all kind and looking to collaborate. This group is not for the shy. Come one, come all. Let's make this an awesome Meetup. Spread the word.