Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

Detroitnet.org was started by IT professionals for IT professionals. We didn't like any other group out there, so we started our own! At our events, you might meet some recruiters, some out of work developers, some sales guys, some network admins, some web guys and some senior level management... So come on out, bring some business cards (or don't, it's OK), meet some like-minded people in the Metro Detroit area, and who knows, you could meet a life-long friend, a new business partner, or no one …

eCommerce Detroit is a round-table discussion for eCommerce merchants/professionals, branded manufacturers, retailers, and entreprenaurs looking to talk shop. Topics of discussion will be eCommerce platforms, conversion optimization, analytics, fulfillment, SEO, PPC, affiliate programs, comparison shopping, social media and all matters related to online retail. Let the transfer of knowledge begin!

Everyone could use a night of karaoke, whether you are out there singing or meeting up to support other karaoke singers. Let's explore all of the karaoke locations in the metro Detroit area and for one night feel like a rockstar or you can come on out for a night of entertainment and show support to other singers. You don't have to be great at singing, enjoying music and having fun is what it's all about.

Since 1998, the SEMAFX Network has been Southeast Michigan's HUB for Animation, Visual FX and the digital arts.  We are a professional organization who emphasizes sharing, collaborating and mentoring of young people who need resources for learning, networking, and developing their Craft in the Digital Visual Arts.

Hey DETROIT! social events in and around the city to take advantage of all the cool things in SE Michigan the DIA is a frequent destination Meetup makes it easy to email member of the group who may have caught your eye during one of our events Geographically we will focus our event near the Detroit area and points west Any questions or suggestions? email us. We want to hear from you

Our group is comprised of singles of all ages who want to network, socialize and possibly meet that someone special. If you want to have fun with a great group of people and possibly try something new, then this is the group for you.

Welcome to our group of 21-40 years old with like minded views on business and personal growth, networking and community service! What other organization can you learn how to SCUBA, have lunch with a US Presidential Candidate, learn the cultures of Brazil and celebrate Mardi Gras on a Bar Crawl all in one week? We have fun & WE BUILD LEADERS!

Local Business Network (LBN) is Michigan’s most powerful business referral organization, because we are truly committed to maximizing referrals for our members and because we have the experience and systems necessary to achieve that goal. Over twelve years of experience in building, training and supporting business referral groups has resulted in a referral generation program superior to that offered by any of our competitors.

IN3 Network offers businesswomen from Metro-Detroit and Ann Arbor monthly social and educational networking events. Cocktail hours, lunch-and-learns, and seminars bring entrepreneurial and business-minded women together to build relationships, partnerships, and friendships.

Check out one (or more) of our events, have a good time, meet some people, and just maybe learn a little something useful and new! At these events... What to expect: A fun social event with the ability to make some fantastic new connections or socialize with some current ones. To hear an overview of your hosts and what they can offer for you. What NOT to expect: A stiff, boring, and uncomfortable atmosphere with a hard closing sales pitch, or to be sold to. Hosted by Trade First.Com and Get Fo …

As a co-founder of a hardware startup, I understand the importance of building networks and trading war stories with other co-founders who are working on startups in the same vein. While we have a lot of similarities to our software brethren, we also have some unique differences/challenges that we can share and learn from to help advance our companies.

This group started off 6 months back as a Women's only group. We've had the chance to meet some fabulous women through this group. We've decided to expand the group by allowing men to join! As this group did start off as a women's only group, there will still be many events that only women can attend. I understand that many of you would have been attracted to the group with the idea of it being ladies only. So, I will keep that in mind and plan a couple events each month for just the ladies. All …

Welcome to Distinctive Dating and Dining in Detroit!!!! We have expanded and improved our singles dining experience and want to include you in our group of new friends ages 40's and 50's. Our goal is to support our local community by planning events in and around the Dearborn/Detroit area, while providing a quality place to meet new single friends. Unlike other meetup groups, there are no quiet corners or strangers at DDDD! Everyone is invited to participate in the ice-breakers and appetizers be …

digitalundivided GROW Detroit is a monthly meet up of digital companies founded/co-founded by black women working together to GROW their tech-based companies from Idea to MVP to Growth and then Exit. Sponsored by digitalundivided, a company that builds forward thinking initiatives that change the digital space.

This is a group for anyone interested in getting together with friends and making new friends for dancing and drinking and having fun. Are you looking for a new way to meet friends, meet someone special, or network? This group is for singles who are really interested in meeting new people for friendship or more. Meet other singles all over the area, attend events, movies, happy hours and more in a wide variety of venues. Come on out to Mingle, Network, and Meet Someone Special...

IT Social 6:01 is a networking group that brings Information Technology, Industry Leaders and Entrepreneurs from the high tech corridors of Silicon Mitten and metro Detroit together for knowledge sharing, networking, professional career advancement opportunities and to connect the overall DOTS. There is no cover charge for IT Social's but we do encourage donations that we apply to charities and at times we have special guests as hosts.

This is a group for singles to meet and enjoy fun events together. With an age range from 21-65+, we will have a diverse group of people. We will have, at a minimum, two events per month held at different locations in the area... Our goal is to provide events that are welcoming and give singles the opportunity to talk and mingle with other singles in an effort to increase their local singles network. This group doesn't provide direct assistance in finding the other half... We are not a match mak …

Windsor Small Business Owners Group was formed to bring anyone who is a small business owner or wants to have their own business. We come together to help one another grow, share ideas and stay motivated. You are welcome to speak on interesting topics that can enhance the group. Together we can make this work!

Do you ever feel out of place? Uncomfortable in a group of people? Just plain awkward? Well, the Awkward Alliance is the perfect place for you. The Awkward Alliance is quite welcoming to any individual with the one rule being that you must be at least 18 years of age. The purpose of such a group is for people from all different backgrounds to get together and try out new things. We really like to focus on stepping out of your comfort zone and by doing that, you can gain new experiences and form …

Fashion in Detroit + tech + networking = detroit fashion tech scene. Connect with fashion enthusiasts of detroit, people interested in fashion technology (e-commerce, fashion blogging, fashion events), Fashion in Detroit yearly Runway Show/Event

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting new people, having fun, networking, and exploring Detroit. Fun, educating, and intriguing activities will be planned for those to get out and enjoy the city. Poetry outings, bowling, speed dating, dancing, happy hour, photography outings, museums, concerts, plays, dialogues, etc "Let's get together and market ourselves!!"

Welcome! We are a community passionate about the enjoyment, fun, and personal growth that comes from exploring and experiencing "authentic relating". What is "authentic relating"? - There's no right way (no cookie-cutter mold) that relating is supposed to be. - Being present while intending to let go of "image control" and superficial interactions - Celebrating whatever arises - Allowing ourselves to "mess up" - Intending to cultivate even just 1% more connection, transparency, and aliveness …

This is a group of anyone interested in online and offline network marketing. Home business owners or those who plan to start an online business are invited to share their experiences and learn from others.

"New Media' is no longer the future. It's here, and it's time to do away with the luxury of abstract discussions about the industry’s future. Let's get practical. Join Deadline Detroit in a series of panel discussions over breakfast. We'll get into the weeds and explore what makes this "new media" thing tick. The inaugural breakfast asks "What are the business models to make new media work?"

This club is for Real estate investors interested in learning, teaching, partnering & networking. We will discuss general investment subjects for the "New to average investor" but there will be some advanced discussions for the veteran investors too. Lets collaborate & prosper together!

Millie & Terry of Divine Intervention will nurture the needs of sisterhood to enlarge their capacity for spiritual growth & unique purpose via prayer, WORD of GOD, educational wkshps, entertainment, business & social netwking events 4 the benefit of enlarging the kingdom of GOD.

Dearborn Talks Toastmasters members learn by giving speeches in a small group setting and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Dearborn Talks meeting has two to three planned speeches delivered as well as several other opportunities for members to speak in front of the group. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice and learn how to get over your fear of public speaking and hone your public speaking skills. Upon joining Dearborn Talks Toastmasters, each new me …