Western Michigan University Alumni - GR

“This group brings together West Michigan's entrepreneurs and investors. Serious entrepreneurs and  investors are welcome. I started this group to bring together entrepreneurs and investors who are in need of each other. I recognize that most entrepreneurs and companies are unable to get funding  not because their product and service isn't warranted, but mainly because there is a lack of relationship between the entrepreneur and the investor. This is what we call the "Funding Relationship Gap" T …

This group is for people who love to travel, have lived abroad, and/or are new to America and want other people to share their experiences with other travelers. The process of coming back/moving to America can be difficult, and it is great to have a group of people you can talk to, and who understand what you are going through. Not to mention some great story telling! Prepare yourself for great food and great conversation!

The first rule of "This Workout": ALWAYS talk about This Workout! NO Embarrassing Weigh-ins NO Counting Calories NO Fad Diets Whether you're looking for social support, fitness minded friends, new ideas to shake up a boring (or non-existent) training routine or just want to see what THIS WORKOUT is all about, we invite you to become 'one of us'! Unlike other fitness programs, THIS WORKOUT is all about YOU! Keeping the emphasis on FUN, we'll help you overcome obstacles through "accountability" …

Inbound Marketing Michigan is the official Hubspot West Michigan Inbound Marketing user group dedicated to educating and helping fellow Inbound Marketers and business owners. You DO NOT need to be a Hubspot user to be a part of our group, we welcome anyone who is eager and ready to learn how to drive traffic to your website, skyrocket business leads and convert leads into sales. Our group focuses on teaching, discussing and brainstorming Inbound Marketing strategies, campaigns and tools to set o …

This website offers 365 things to do in grand rapids, There are a wide variety of 'things' offered here and are listed as the 'best' of what Grand Rapids has to offer.  I am hoping that making our way through this list will result in having adventures, meeting new people, and finding out what this city has to offer.

A chance to get together and share couponing tips, trade coupons and help each other save some money.

The Grand Rapids Inventors Network (GRIN) is the primary pathway to inventor success by providing a powerful network of resources and education while leveraging collaborative relationships.

This Meetup Group is for the following groups: - Network Marketers - Internet Marketers - Affiliate Marketers - Home Based Business Owners Are you interested in learning more about how to network online? Are you interested in mastering these skills and building your business? I will be providing TONS of Value and I will actually be teaching different classes/skills to help you achieve new levels of success. Our office has an Internet WIFI connection so bring your laptops:) If you are lookin …

Do you like Contemporary Gospel Music? Do you make Urban beats? Do you like to write R&B Songs? Are you looking for other like-minded and talented artists for potential collaboration? Do you have melodies in your heart and when you express them aloud, the words "You better sang it" tend to be heard around you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have browsed the right URL! Members of the West Michigan UrbanAC Songwriters, Vocalists, and Producers would like to meet Urban Adu …

IxDA Grand Rapids is a local chapter of the IxDA—the global professional network. We provide opportunities & platforms to gather & advance the discipline of interaction design. You can find our website at http://ixdagr.org/ Follow us on Twitter: @ixdagr

You're a fire-starter. You're an idea incubator. You're an entrepreneur. You know that marketing know how is so much more than "how to get a sale". It's about solving problems, igniting people to take action, and it's proof that you are an agent of AWESOME. This group centers around the mindset and strategies of great marketers. In fact we've got a special love for Dean Jackson and Joe Polish who created a BRILLIANT podcast at http://www.ILoveMarketing.com We'll discuss the podcast lessons, appl …

Introduction Founded by Atomic Object in the fall of 2003, SoftwareGR is a 501c6 non-profit trade association dedicated to improving the competitiveness of Michigan’s software development community. We are interested in all aspects of software, from design and development, to testing and user experience. Facts We meet regularly on the 4th Tuesday of each month, excepting December and summer months. Membership and attendance at meetings is free. We typically have between 30 and 60 people at our …

Who Are We? CFS Solutions of West Michigan began some 20-odd years ago as the West Michigan CFIDS Association, serving the Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) patient population with monthly support group meetings and advocacy activities. Though the name has changed, the group remains an upbeat education, support, and advocacy group dedicated to improving the quality of life, well-being, and caliber of care for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, otherwise known as Chronic Fat …

West Michigan Technology Association (WMTA) is an organization of professionals working in the telecommunications (voice, data and video) arena. Monthly meetings include presentations on current issues and future trends in our industry. The presentations cover a wide range of topics, from legislative and regulatory changes, to demonstrations of the latest in voice, data and video communications. There are opportunities to share technical knowledge and experiences; assist others with telecommunic …

Let's bring the Transition Towns movement to Grand Rapids! Dealing with climate change and peak oil doesn't have to be a depressing uphill battle. It can be a time of celebration, when communities rebuild, re-skill, and relocalize. I started this group to bring like-minded people together to discuss ways that Grand Rapids can "Power down" and make itself resilient in the face of these challenges by coming together as a community. Find us on Facebook or read more about the Transition Network at h …

This group is for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and psychiatrists who want to learn from other professionals who provide counseling and therapy services, share materials, get group discounts on conferences or share travel expenses to same, make and receive referrals, develop your practice, share techniques and tips for working with clients, share info from conferences, readings, etc. and have some fun with colleagues after a hard day of work.

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is the premier source for manufacturing knowledge, education and networking. Through its many programs, events, magazines, publications and online training division, Tooling U, SME connects manufacturing practitioners to each other, to the latest technologies and to the most up-to-date manufacturing processes. SME has members around the world and is supported by a network of chapters and technical communities. A 501(c)3 organization, SME is a leader i …

Mobile Monday Grand Rapids is a chapter of Mobile Monday Michigan which executes on Mobile Monday International objectives by delivering a balanced approach of business and technical content. We will look to the Michigan business community for this content, as well as beyond our State in order to make certain the Michigan community is made aware of developments taking place outside our area that can aid their business. Mobile Monday is an international organization that works with local, regiona …