Face it, we are facing a challenging time. Business referral networking is the best way to meet other business owners and create loyal & lasting business to business relationships. We can create a constant stream of leads and referrals to other group members. It is also pertinent that we learn from others’ mistakes. Learn how to improve our products, services, and customer-satisfaction level. The plan is to form a local chapter with members who trust each other enough to share referrals. We on …

Meet other local business owners from a full spectrum of Industries interested to network with you. Share your business strategies, experience, and ideas with other members and learn from them in return. We will have social and educational events which will promote a life time and solid business/personal relationships. Areas of focus are as following: • Social & Business Networking • Group Brain Storming • Business and Personal Growth • Cost Saving • Marketing • Business Operation • Fi …

I just took over as "Organizer" of this group from the previous organization that was running "incubator"-like training events. I am ready to help make this group what you members want it to be. Let's get a dialog going and see where it takes us. My proposal: I have 15+ years of experience in starting and running small businesses on a shoestring budget. Sometimes out of choice, more times out of instinctual necessity. My current specialties are in small business technology, free & open source so …

We're a group of local business people looking for other professionals to give business to. If word of mouth and warm business referrals is good for your business, than join us for our weekly Tuesday Morning Referral Breakfast at The Original Pancake House 7700 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda, MD 20814 Bethesda (7:30am - 9am) - * Pancake House is more accurately located at the corner of Woodmont and Old Georgetown - the address of Wisconsin Ave is correct, but it's set back from the road. Please note: w …

The two main goals are to highlight some great marketing techniques on-line and in the "real world" to take your small business to the next level. Take part in sharing and in learning about some great places and methods to promote your business. Learn the "ins" and "outs" of social media marketing. This is very much a group sharing meeting. Bring your ideas. Learn how to use video in your marketing. Hosted by Odiveo.com at their new offices in Rockville Maryland.  A new guest speaker and topic w …

Meet other local Small Business Owners! Come to a Small Business Meetup to network, find new customers, get advice and avoid costly mistakes. Hear how others have overcome hurdles and achieved success. Membership by Invitation at this moment

In a world where everything is ever changing, now is the time join Tysons Corner Microsoft Tyson's Business and Networking Group. Business leaders will have the opportunity to experience cutting edge technology through our workshops, classes and networking events. Upcoming topics will cover cloud services, collaboration tools and mobile solutions to increase productivity. Sign up today to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Calling all Black Entrepreneurs and Business Owners and those who support black business in Montgomery County, MD. This group is for those of you who know that Black Business Works! We are a meetup to support black business in Montgomery County, MD by empowering, connecting and giving a unified voice to black business owners in the area. I started this group because I am a black business owner who would like to support similar businesses in Montgomery County. Starting with meetups that support g …

Do you want to make (more) money with your camera? This group is for photo enthusiasts who would like to turn their photography skills into a part-time business. It’s very possible for talented photo enthusiasts to create a five-figure side business by taking pictures for family, friends and even businesses. We'll explore business topics like how to find customers, how much to charge and the best ways to market your business. This group is for photographers as well as models, aspiring photo assi …

Connecting Entrepreneurs To Help Grow Their Businesses On A Solid Foundation

Finally! ... A place and space where great minds meet! Join "Smart Business Connects" to access the best networking mixers open to a variety of industries, including but not limited to, Retail, Service Providers, Medical, Entertainment, Marketing, Advertising, PR professionals and Entrepreneurs.

As a professional and a small business owner, i realised that there needs to be a community in place that will faciliate the following: Small Business Ideas, Processes, Problem Solving, Networking, Learning, Benchmarking, Presentations on various topics of interest, Bringing in experts from various fields and working as a resource team. My vision for this group is for it to become an resource / advisory group. Members, whether Small Business Owners, Management folks, Professionals of all fields, …

This group is dedicated to local, social and mobile online marketing.  Our group is filled with people passionate about helping local businesses and organizations get the word out on social media, search, email, directories, mobile and everywhere you need to be. Our Members We are filled with diverse and passionate members and experts: Owners of small-to-medium size businesses PR professionals looking to leverage online channels Entrepreneurs who want to grow their business Technology and serv …

Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  Are you seeking a co-founder for a new startup?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or create a new s …

The idea is to get a group of people together that have small business experience, i.e. business owners, accountants, attorneys, managers, etc. The intension of the group is to find businesses or properties to invest in as a group.

This group is primarily for small Government Contracting firms and their C and senior level staff and offers seminars and presentations that are geared towards helping them grow their business. Meetings will be held in the Northern Virginia Mclean/Tyson's Corner/Vienna area for the most part. We offer a chance to network with other contractors to build relationships. Emerging businesses and those well established, young and mature entrepreneurs both are welcome. NOTE:  While B2B services are we …

Are you a mom? Do you have your own business? This group is designed for you! Momtrepreneurs of MoCo* is a group for any mom with an entrepreneurial mind. Whether you've got an established business, are just starting out or maybe you're just testing the waters of business, this is a place for you to find encouragement, support and helpful tools to help you meet your business goals. Unlike traditional business networking groups we aim to be kid friendly. Most of our meetups will welcome kids and …

3rd Tuesdays in Bethesda is a community of businesses and professionals looking to share, learn and benefit from each other. Our community will meet every 3rd Tuesday at BlackFinn in Bethesda to build relationships, find opportunities while enjoying themselves. This group can leverage this meetup group, Bethesda Connections on LinkedIn, DC Connections and Connections HQ as well as our monthly events. Click here to register: http://bethesdabiz.eventbrite.com/

Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in relationship to everything else. Nothing exists in isolation. We have to stop pretending we are individuals that can go it alone. -Margaret Wheatley Welcome to Montgomery County Professionals Group. Our goal is to help professionals connect with other professionals and create a strong network of professionals from different industries. We help our local economy by doing business with local business owner …

This group is dedicated to Northern Virginia business professionals. We help connect the dots for professionals in Northern Virginia.

We are strong, independent, spiritual women who want to help each other, learn, grow and be better so we can give back to our community through our successful businesses.

This group is for women who want to empower others while being empowered. There are lots of meet up groups but not many in the Gaithersburg area. Being that life is so busy we wanted to create something close to home that will provide support, friendship, networking, travel and simple sisterhood. Let us know if you have any ideas on upcoming events, travel, etc. Let's plan some events around your busy schedules.

PLEDGE - "We don't just teach real estate investing, we create real estate investors!" PURPOSE - "If you're just beginning... to knock down the barriers holding you back from starting and taking your first step...whether it be from lack of knowledge, lack of time, lack of money/credit, or just fear. If you're already experienced... to increase your net worth by leveraging systems and tools in place to expand your network and take you to your next level of investing." WHO SHOULD JOIN - "YOU... th …

Dear Women Artists, Let me introduce myself. I am taking over this group as of February 24, 2013. The last leader left, and I did not want to see a nice group of women 'disappear.' I've been a professional photographer since 1983. I've worked for magazines, newspapers and corporations and currently represented by National Geographic. In 1991, I ran my first women's empowerment group for several years. And in 1985, I started a women's business group that met every week for several years. I love b …

Do you need clarity in achieving your career goals and dreams? If you answer YES to any of the questions below, then this group is for you! Are you searching for a job? Contemplating a career change? Want to start your own business? Feel mystified or overwhelmed at the thought of writing a resume or preparing for an interview? Thinking of starting a second career, but not sure how to proceed? Feeling uncertain about the best career path for you? Have an upcoming job interview and need to be pr …

The benefits of the group: I created this group to equal the platform between Real Estate Professionals where they are dedicated to develop from within. A group of professionals who have the willingness to give value first. Professionals inter-twine together to educate, motivate and positively leverage their knowledge and expertise on various developmental topics.

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Are you in a rut? Bored? Have you ever had thoughts about changing your direction in life? Are you unemployed or underemployed? Maybe you want to start a business. Or you write, draw, compose music, or dance! If you want to Do Something New, let's talk. I am launching an online community to help owner-operator businesses start, for nothing.... well there are some small costs. If you want to get into the Creative Economy and Do Something New, join me and others like us to talk about starting to D …