First Friday NJ IS IN OUR 25TH YEAR!  A Premiere Social Networking, Business Card exchange, After Party for the Urban Professional in the New Jersey/New York metro area. We are color themed which allows your creative yet stylish side to fashion.  Our events are held the 1st Friday of every month. You do not need to be a member to attend nor dress in color.  DJ music starts After Party at 9pm. Founded in 1987 First Friday NJ found a way to accommodate a growing need to network and socialize in up …

A dynamic weekly networking event provides a setting for you to connect and build strategic business and personal relationships that are based on mutual trust and respect. Connect and collaborate with members of our community to start, grow or expand your career, business, non-profit or faith-based organization. Exchange information, share your talents and expertise, gain exposure, make valuable contacts and be empowered through seminars, mentoring, and personal development. Members are aspiring …

The intention of Growth Networking is to bring together a group of like minded individuals who are looking to develop authentic, supportive and lasting business relationships.

When was the last time you took an hour for yourself to breathe?  Join us for an hour or two and network professionally and/or socially.  Pass your business card around  or just have a relaxing conversation with someone new. Join us! Many thanks, Pam

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 …

This is a group organized by Above & Beyond, Inc (www.virtualofficestaff.com) and is for small business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, professional subcontractors, and home-based businesses. This group allows professionals to meet with other like-minded professionals that share the common goal of growing their business. Come join us if you are interested in connecting, collaborating and building community.

This group is for powerful collaborators, entrepreneurs, residents, and community leaders that are pioneering the new economy and developing solutions with a shared vision for our future in Newark, NJ. Be a part of Greater Newark, New Jersey's fastest growing network for local people, business owners, residents and everyone dedicated to moving forward ever, backward never.

We’re working hard for our members because we believe in their growth and the future of our community. At the North Essex Chamber of Commerce, moving forward is the only direction we understand! With so many different opportunities to take advantage of, we promise there is something to fit every business person’s schedule and preference. North Essex Chamber of Commerce 3 Fairfield Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone: 973. 226.5500 Fax: 973. 403.9335 Email: email@northessexchamber.com …

The Sipper's Delight Wine Tasting Social Club is a monthly wine tasting and networking event for wine lovers in the New York/New Jersey Metro Area. Beginners, moderate consumers and connoisseurs are welcome. This group is for anyone interested in learning the basics of wine tasting and broadening their knowledge of wine. Every month we will taste and evaluate samples of 4-6 new wines from various regions around the world. Come out to sip wine and socialize in a casual and unpretentious environme …

Not all creative people are looking for criticism.  Some just want inspiration, friends, and the chance to be creative with others who just get it.  While originally a writers' group, this group is going to tour great coffee houses, where members will have the opportunity to do art or writing alongside each other.  We'll be each others' cheerleaders on our journey, whether that be writing your memoir, standing in front of a microphone reading a poem or singing out loud, or just having friends to …

At Rockn' Joe in Union Station, we started a business networking event with the purpose of bringing together business professionals, small business owners, commuters, teachers, students and anyone looking for a new opportunity. We try to meet at least once a month but are looking to expand to meeting once a week. We call ourselves the Union Coffee Break Networking Group because we all need to take a break once a while and meet new individuals to expand our network and why not do that over a nice …

The purpose of this Meetup is to facilitate the exchange of information and education about the MLM industry and how to evaluate Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) and Network Marketing (NM) opportunities. Our goal is to enlighten you about the different aspects of being involved in a MLM/NM without the pressure of joining. We will educate individuals from an objective point of view showcasing the different kinds of MLM/NM companies. We will also show how being involved in a MLM/NM company may improve …

This is a group for Moms who are interested in starting a home-based business. I started this group because I would like to meet other moms with similar goals and interests apart from being incredible moms. Would you like to have more time and money for your family? Do you value having creative control over your life and work? Would you like to benefit from the advantages of owning your own business? Do you want to make a positive contribution to other people's lives? Do you want something just …

This Meetup group is no longer affiliatated with Network Plus. To find another Network Plus location: www.joinnetworkplus.com Success Call to you... It does, doesn’t it? I know it sounds corny but we’ve all heard success calling to us. The question is whether or not we’ve answered the call. You can find all of our Success Calls meetups at our Success Calls meetup group (www.meetup.com/Success-Calls/ )We’ve re-purposed this Meetup group to be one of 4 our “Success Calls” seminar and assiste …

Come mix, mingle, and engage with women who love women. We invite you to experience New Jersey with us as we provide you with a passport to nightlife, culture, social, and family events. Through this meetup we hope to change, not only the way we meet, but party, live, and love. If you are looking for fun times and possibly a deeper connection with other women, join the movement! Let's take off.

Please join our active meetup group: "A GROUP OF FRIENDS" is a very large social group with over 1,200 members and we hold events all over the state of NJ and some Pennsy (and sometimes NY) as well! Please check the group out using the link below: http://www.meetup.com/AGroupOfFriends/

This group is for all entrepreneurs in Newark, NJ and the greater Newark area. Our mission is to foster entrepreneurship in Newark and to spread information about the many benefits that the Brick City has to offer startups.  Our first meetup will likely be scheduled for mid October.  We'll let you guys know as soon as date, location, and everything else has been figured out.  Until then, spread the word!

The Guild is made up of professional Woodworkers who want to establish and preserve a standard of excellence in their craft by sharing information, resources, technique, and provide mutual help.

Hi Ladies! Welcome to Black Women Rock! I started to start this group as I have discovered that most Meetup groups seem to be exclusive and restrictive in either age or where you live. This group will be open to all Women of Color regardless of age or where you live. I just ask that you be mature and drama free and you are sincere in that you are are looking to meet, socialize, and make lasting connections. Please share the belief and philosophy and intention of wanting to foster and create genu …

this is a group based in the Montclair area mainly for younger people to socialize and make new friends. Our events include walks and exercise, artists and writers groups, brunch, dinners, happy hours, museum trips, and anything fun that will help get people together.

Meet other singles near you! Come to a Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship...and maybe more! Please check out our other meetup group - "A GROUP OF FRIENDS" for making new friends and finding people to go to great events with! http://socialnetwork.meetup.com/1179/ We have great social activities all over the state of NJ (and sometimes even Pennsy and NY)!

Hey there! This group is for fun and adventurous people in the Northern NJ/NYC area. We host social events at lounges, bars, nightclubs, and concert venues. We also plan excursions for those of us who love to explore, including going hiking, skiing, indoor rock climbing, etc. If you're a couch potato, then you may want to try another group.  If you like to try new things, especially adventurous activities, then look no further... We are always open to suggestions for new things to try, so please …

Are you looking for a weight loss buddy or you ave you lost weight and you're looking for others dealing with the challenges of losing weight and/or maintaining their weight? This is the support group for you! I lost a lot of weight about 5 years ago through healthy eating and regular exercise. I have managed to maintain my weight loss but it’s not without a lot of willpower and work, especially as I’ve gotten older. One of the most challenging parts to choosing a healthy lifestyle is having fam …

Meet others who are interested in local social activities. Enjoy the lounges, bars, happy hours, dinner, theatre, etc. that are hot, and not in NYC. This is not set up to be a dating group, but you might meet someone nice. The purpose is to meet friends and get out of the house. Men, Women, Couples, Parents, all ages.

"the connection between and among women are........the most potentially transforming force on the planet." Adrienne Rich The purpose of this group is for women of all races that enjoy getting together for social occasions, girlfriends get-away, dinners, etc. If your girlfriends are far away or just distant we are here for each other. A support system of sophisticated, educated and wonderful women.

We host meetups throughout Central and North Jersey. Come to a Singles Meetup and flirt with fellow minglers for fun, friendship or maybe more! Our number one goal is to have fun. We'll be hosting many different types of events such as happy hour, karaoke night, movie nights, day trips, dinners, clubs and other events that members recommend. We're bringing sexy back... to NJ.

My husband and I are doers. We love to travel, meet new people, and try new things. We recently had our first child and moved to a new state at the same time. This has led us to become lonely, old, homebodies and we are putting our foot down. We are looking for couples with babies/toddlers that want to ski/snowboard, rock climb, play volleyball, bbq, swim, bike, play board games, hike, camp, and anything else that might be fun. We want people to join that love their family as much as we do and l …

We are a supportive group of women who assemble to help each other navigate the incredibly painful and devastating aspects of divorce. We offer a safe haven where women can talk freely, share their emotions and be understood by empathic co-members. Our mission is to provide women with support, education and to empower them throughout the entire divorce process and after their divorce is finalized.