Hello and welcome to THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA BUSINESS EXCHANGE. NVBE was founded by four business professionals, who believed that a fun environment, where others can join and share their thoughts and ideas is very essential. We strongly believe that word-of-mouth referral based marketing is the most effective and cost-efficient way to get your company or business more exposure. Networking is 'KEY' in any business, and as the old saying goes "Your network is your net-worth". Avoid expensive ad …

The mission of Georgetown BNI Tuesday Lunch Group is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional "word-of-mouth" program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. We meet every Tuesday at 8:00 AM (DAILY GRILL 1310 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007...complimentary valet parking) to talk about our businesses and to give and get referrals from other professionals in the group.

Capital Business Source is a professional forum that provides support and education to small business owners in the DC metro area.

Are you tired of meeting interns and low-level staffers at receptions in your area? Connecting More Business holds monthly networking events at upscale locations around the country! Connecting More Business is dedicated to bringing together more elite business professionals than any single-city networking event in the country. Our goal is to nationalize the single-city networking concept so that professionals who do business in one, or more than one, area can connect with each other.

Engage with other women entrepreneurs in the DC Area! Created by Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence to bring together established women business owners, M3 Meetups support post-startup entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to the next level. Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence is the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources, business education and community support for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow micro businesses to million dollar enterprises. Count Me …

In a world where everything is ever changing, now is the time join Pentagon City Microsoft Store 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.

We believe in building teams of female entrepreneurs that inspire each other to thrive. We welcome business owners, to bloggers and everyone in-between!

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.

We are a group of business leaders in the Washington metro area. We hold monthly or almost monthly networking events. We offer a message board listing business tips and advice. Membership is free. Our events are almost free with a small donation to a worthy charity.

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Unified Communications (UC). Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). These terms are being used quite frequently in the world of business today. While some are familiar with these terminologies and how they incorporate them into everyday business life, there are many who still may not understand how Unified Communications and associated BYOD can optimize and enhance the way they do business. In this Meetup Group, you will learn more about how Unified Communications (with a focus on videoconferencing)and B …

This meetup group is organized to bring together Government and Contractors so; - Ideas and new and upcoming techonologies may be shared, - Networking events can benefit professional's careers, - Small businesses may establish a network with other small and large businesses, - Prime contractors may establish a network with sub-contractors, and, - Contractos may promote innovative tools and ideas to government. We look forward to having you join our group!  

Join Allies Bridging Cultural Divides (ABCD) and network with co-organizers, real estate professionals, investors, small housing providers, agents, property managers, small business, nonprofit, community builders, association executives, meeting planners, co-sponsors, business owners and other group members of the Friendship Archway Alliance for monthly networking conversations over lunch. Self-pay for food or drink. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! This nonprofit program provides opportunities for people …

Do you have enough clients? Could you use more? Find out how word of mouth marketing can lead to qualified referrals not leads through a fun and lively yet structured networking atmosphere. The BNI - Action Referral Team is made up of a group of talented professionals who are dedicated to help grow each other’s businesses. Come prepared with a desire to meet other like-minded professionals destined to take their business to soaring heights. Bring at least 30 business cards to share and your 45 s …

Tysons Entrepreneurs know the value of collaborative effort in building a great business, one client at a time. Members learn the subtleties of each business in the group and offer constructive analysis and advice in every functional category, from marketing to accounting to HR to procurement. We are NOT a leads group or a referral group. There are no "quotas" to meet. Rather if and when an opportunity arises to refer new business to a member, we focus on a warm, high-quality introduction, not a …

You are invited to join us for networking conversations over lunch with local IT professionals,  webmasters and people of diverse professions and backgrounds to exchange experiences in programming, administration, hosting, development, design, and/or just to meet to chat and learn from non-webmasters to understand where clients are coming from for greater overall long term success. These events are great for practice skills required to build business ventures and develop mutually supportive and …

Let's get together at lunch 11:30 AM - 1 PM and help each other make money. Admission is free, just buy lunch to keep our host "Alley Cat Restaurant" happy. Membership will be limited to one business per trade and is free. Since we are new the only slots closed are Catering, Window Relacement, General Contractor, & Real Estate Agent. Meetings will be at Alley Cat Restaurant located at #2 South Whiting Street, Alexandria, VA 22304 (The Old Bennigans across from Landmark Mall).

Small-to-medium sized businesses have the same technological issues as larger corporate business enterprises. The Metro DC Mobile & Wireless Technology Interest Group is designed specifically for smaller business enterprises to discover how new trends and advances in mobile computing and wireless technology can help them run their business and provide them a forum to share with the rest of the world what they are doing and how they can make a difference.

Connect with certified public accountants (CPA's), attorneys, tax professionals, accountants, financial managers, risk managers, IT professionals, angel investors, social entrepreneurs, marketing, strategic planners, development specialists, real estate professionals and others for networking conversations. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly …

My goal for this group is to bring together woman in the community who are running their own business making homemade goods or selling vintage goods. (ETSY shops) A tight knit community and bond between women in the area can  provide an amazing creative atmosphere! However it's not required that you have a business, if you are just interested in knitting, scrap-booking, and other crafts then this is the group for you!

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 …

A networking group for women business owners in and around Northern Virginia. We meet the first Friday of every month in Arlington, the second Friday of every month in Springfield and the third Friday of every month in Alexandria. No membership dues are required, but pre-registration for luncheons is requested.  Learn more at www.NoVaWomensNetwork.org

DC Spotter is the largest pure peer to peer support group for entrepreneurs in Washington DC. Simply put: We are where  Entrepreneurs help Entrepreneurs. You should be a member if and ONLY if:  You are an entrepreneur or an aspiring entrepreneur. If you are trying to sell something or just make networking connection this group is not for you.  If you do no not qualify to be a member please don't join or attend our spottups.  We ask that you respect the intention of this community. What makes u …

The Inventors Network of the Capital Area (INCA) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1993. Our members are interested in patents, the innovation process, product design, marketing, licensing, prototyping and other product development issues. Every month we host a meeting with a speaker and time for experienced and beginning inventors to network.The meetings are usually held third Mondays of the month at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. Private sector …

We are WE-CAN, Women Entrepreneurs-Community and Networking, women who support each other in business and in life. This group is for women in business, women who are thinking of starting a business, and women in transition. We differ from traditional networking groups in that we provide personal support as well as business networking. We are not simply about passing business cards around the room. We are about helping women achieve their vision, both personally and professionally. We have a once …

Are you a  mom that owns your own business? That means you're making things happen! In this economy, networking is essential to build and grow your business! I created this group for all the moms that own a great business or are thinking about creating a business, and are looking for a way to network and meet like-minded women! This group will be used to showcase your products, share announcements about upcoming hostess parties, support networking and work together to generate enough buzz in hop …

For everyone interested in networking, success coaching, executive and business coaching, professional development, allies for bridging cultural and digital divides,  ABC allies, "Allies Bridging Cultures," Advocates for Chinatown DC and Friendship Archway Alliance for networking. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly community events provide op …

Welcome to Centers of Influence, LLC (or COIs, LLC as we call ourselves). We are a networking organization that serves and creates COIs in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC areas. Our COI groups take the concept of referral networks to its ultimate level, by providing a consistent and effective forum for professionals in related industries, with access to the prospective clients that we want. Our local groups meet two days per month either for lunch, breakfast, or after work hours on a …