First Social Network is a locally supported social organization of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer) people seeking a greater connection to their community. This is not a dating site.  This is a collaboration where the LGBTQ members can meet, develop friendships, relationships, socialize, and network to expand their personal and professional connections within the NW and Portland/Metro areas. This social site is comprised of two major social opportunities: First Saturday is a …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The global reach of the Internet has democratized entrepreneurship. Never before has it been so possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning drive to succeed,  to make it big in a relatively short period of time. Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions.  Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing". We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, fin …

The Wilsonville Area Chamber of Commerce is over 400 members strong representing businesses from all over the Portland Metro region. We know that networking is crucial for many types of businesses and offer a variety of events each month for our business professionals to build relationships at.

We meet once a month to network, build relationships and help each other with referrals for our businesses. There is time to mingle, meet one another and exchange business cards. We share a nice family style chinese lunch, everyone gets to share their 30 second commercial, we have one 5 minute spotlight speaker. We provide a great 15 minute overview on how LegalShield help a small business owner save TIME and money, and protect and grow their business. We look forward to hearing about your busin …

Our group is dedicated to providing support and communication for ALL types of small businesses in our area. We have a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/portlandsmallbiz/members/ and you read the Group Rules in the News Section of that page. We hold monthly face-to-face networking events where we have two exhibitors who have to earn their spots -- and pay the exhibitor registration fee -- and three speaker spots (also available with payment of a fee and donation of a door prize). …

To bring together business people of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, and networking support

The PDX 30s + SCENE is a social networking group for folks who want to Socialize, Carouse, Explore, Nosh, Enjoy Portland in the company of like-minded folks. Perhaps in common we are educated professionals; entrepreneurs; childless or proud parents; well-traveled; maybe new to town or simply looking to expand our professional and social circles.  We love adventures of the culinary and outdoor varieties.  Some of our activities include: dining at the latest & greatest new eatery; wine or beer-tas …

I'm a hostess, promoter, coordinator, and matchmaker by nature. Since moving to Portland, I decided to make my joy my job, which is networking people and making beneficial bonds. I love to dance and make introductions, so this group is for people (singles, entrepreneurs, newcomers) looking to make new connections through me from all the networking I do already. I'll share all that I'm up to, over the weekends and hope to make many friends make more new friends, and perhaps even fall in love. Sin …

The Northwest Creative Social Club is the Meetup Group for all creative professionals in the Portland, and Vancouver, metro area. It allows us to connect with each other socially, and professionally. The Northwest Creative Social Club supports the local creative community by promoting social connections, enjoyment, networking, and learning across all creative disciplines, and is open to professionals in the creative industries, people who aspire to make their mark in the creative industries, and …

The Community Nonprofit Resource Group (CNRG) connects people to and within the nonprofit community. With more than 10,000 subscribers to the online community, CNRG has become the place to exchange ideas, learn about opportunities, and plug into the nonprofit community. Mission, Vision, and History CNRG is a resource network. We connect people, communities and organizations to help individuals gain skills to act as agents of change in collaboration with others. Find out more at CNRG: http://cnr …

The Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer a new Networking opportunity for Young Business Professionals in 2013. Once a month, TYP will be meeting at Gametime for lively networking. In addition, TYP will also be offering a monthly Breakfast of Champions where we will have a speaker on a topic Young Professionals want to know more about.

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 …

Rumor has it that Portland has the best selection of happy hours in the U.S. Well, let's find out! Stop making unfulfilled resolutions about meeting new people and making new friends. Join a group of other Portlanders that are creating a sense of community. Although these events provide a great opportunity to network, please be respectful and don't try to sell products or services during events unless otherwise pre-arranged with me. I feel strongly about practicing sustainability so I rarely h …

CEO Summit Northwest is a meetup that helps Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Corporate Executives, and Investors Network with a goal to take our business and Personal wealth to a higher level... the Summit. • Networking • Education Meetups and Speakers • Business Growth Strategies • Team Building • Executive coaching • Marketing & Branding advice • Business Exit Planning • and much more. We welcome Business Owners and CEOs who want to share challenges and experiences with other senior execu …

What is this meetup about? Monthly industry cocktail party and networking event. End of month rush is over. Join other real estate professionals for drinks and networking on the last Friday of every month. Light hors d'oeurves served. Who might be interested in attending? Realtors, appraisers, lenders, title, escrow officers, insurance agents, account executives, developers and other professionals interested in socializing. Why would you want to attend? Get to know other professionals in the ind …

Group of professionals dedicated to growing a network that refers and builds each others business. We are part of the fastest growing leads group in the Northwest. I encourage you to stop by, say "Hello" and see if we are a good fit for your needs.

The Portland Social Club is a group for making friends, networking and finding adventure in the Portland area! Our emphasis is on cultural, active, innovative experiences. Our gatherings span indoor and outdoor activities, daytime and nighttime events, with ages raging mostly from mid 20's to early 40's but we don't shy away from people outside that joining in the fun. The Portland Social Club is not designed to be a singles group though we do have singles events from time to time. Both singles …

The Tigard Chamber Works For You! With over 300 businesses strong, the Tigard Chamber is focused on driving a strong local economy, business networking, promoting the community and advocating for business with government. The Tigard Chamber provides ever-increasing value to members through innovative benefits, programs and services designed to help businesses large and small grow and succeed. If you are a business professional in the Portland Metro Area, the Tigard Chamber is the place to be.

Blog: http://thingtuesday.com/ We decided to create our own open meetup to discuss and learn about the Internet of Things. We encourage the curious, the hackers the entrepreneurs and the executives who are engaging in this area to come join us to listen to talks, share in conversation and networking. Each session we will have talks, "show and tells "and space to hack and network with others. Modelled on two phenomenally influential and successful groups, Mobile Monday and the catalytic Silicon V …

Meet with other local Asian Professionals to network and discuss the unique perspective that belongs to business people who share an Asian descent.

The group mission: The goal of this group is to bring together any interested people in the Portland area who have worked in film or video, or otherwise have a special aptitude for these fields, in a fluid, creative workshop and discussion on given topics each month. The central idea is to get actors, writers and directors together to socialize and meet each other, and take in new information and offer creative feedback. We will focus on traditional as well as new media, from classical filmmakin …

We are the stars ready to shoot off into our place in the sky. We got tired of hearing "That's weird" and "Aren't you scared?" and decided to take the future into our own hands. Join us if you're into learning, growing and meeting like-minded new friends We offer: Networking Opportunities Book Clubs Casual meet n greets Product spotlights for your unique products Financially Savvy 101 presentations Open minds, Entrepreneurs, Business owners, Students, Artistic minds and freethinkers alike com …

Women who are new or not to photography and/or Women who want to network with other women who are learning photography. We will meet once a month to learn how to take better pictures, critic photos, and offer support in learning photography.

OFN is a NETWORK CALENDAR of freedom and liberty based individuals and organizations to share activities, events and information. To see FULL calendar click on OUR CALENDAR tab to the left To consolidate the email reminders of events, go to MY PROFILE (upper right corner of page) and set your email reminders for once a day. We post upcoming political events including representatives' debates, meetings, townhalls, other gatherings, seminars, conferences and entertainment. Members receive * remi …

There are 3,000+ Sun Devil Alumni in PDX -- Come meet a few of them. We get together to watch ASU sports; hang out and socialize; volunteer in the community, represent ASU at college fairs; network; eat and drink. Usually, we talk a little trash about UofA while we're at it. Looking to meet new people who share your love of ASU?  Join us!

In the process of developing a private practice in mental health or alternative wellness fields (dietary therapy, massage, acupuncture, etc.)? This is a community of people at various stages of the private practice building process with whom to learn, grow, network, celebrate, and explore. We will meet once a month or so, and share with each other support, knowledge, and experience, along with potentially building referral sources and creating a peer supervision community.  We can also explore s …

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Welcome to your FRIENDS OF CONSCIOUS LIVING. We are a combination of 2 groups. The first one is a group of people seeking to live more consciously by intention. To foster this, we meet to discuss and share our experiences and insights in open conversations or presentations by members of our circle and friends from other circles. Our topics are diverse, many of an esoteric nature, many of a practical nature. We are inspired by the works of Caroline Myss, Thomas Moore, Sri Aurobindo, Ervin Lasz …