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 …

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.

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 …

We are a group with a variety of lifestlyles & backgrounds with one thing in common...we're all looking to meet new folks in the area and enjoy a little down time and some laughter is always good too! We enjoy being an interactive group and plan as many events as the group wants to do! Everyone has the capability to suggest and/or organize events that they would like to see happen! This is NOT a dating site. We are an activity group. It is a requirement of this group that you post a current pict …

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 …

BNI Oregon & SW Washington is dedicated to training and education that focuses on making members more money! We provide a positive, supportive, structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals. Join us to get regular updates on events that will help you build your business through networking, word-of-mouth marketing and referrals! This MeetUp Group is open to all business professionals. BNI ... where Givers Gain!

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

When it comes to building a business, no matter what type of business, it all comes down to connecting with people, connecting with your community, connecting with your clients and future clients. Oregon Networking Professionals was created to provide a low-cost, casual yet structured venue to connect … to build your business one handshake at a time.

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 a dynamic group of business developers dedicated to helping each other build a vibrant business community. We encourage business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals and executives interested in building thriving businesses to join us as we take charge of creating a strong business alliance. Whether your business is located in Washington County or you are looking to do business in Washington County the Washington County Business Alliance creates a space for business owners, professionals …

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 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.

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 …

Extreme Referral Networks is a Global Marketing Co-op comprised of small business owners, sales and financial professionals providing our 7-Step Lead Generation systems and relationship marketing. Our Local Chapters can GENERATE new business for our members at the push of a button. We are pro-active marketers using online, Social Media, Video, Mobile Marketing and Text Marketing systems that are all provided to our members as part of their membership. You DO NOT need to be a "tech guru because w …

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 …

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

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 33 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels an …

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). …

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.

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.

This is a group where democrats, progressives and green party affiliates can get together, have some fun, mingle, laugh, and be creative. This group is open to singles, married, and people with children. OK, so, democrats won this last election, but where are they? Let’s come out of hiding and get to know each other. Too many of us have hidden in the comfort of our safe homes, ducking and diving away from any activity which could put us, or our children, in the midst of a radical right-wing ext …

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 …

This group is for professionals associated with the financial services industry. If you would like to make connections and network with insurance agents, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, financial planners, bankers, lawyers, accountants then this group is for you.

The PixelGigs Network focuses on bringing together local leaders and networkers. Our group shares ideas, tools and resources that empower business professionals everywhere.

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 …