Chinatown is a Great Place. We will bet you have eaten at some of it's tasty restaurants or strolled the streets getting to know the culture. And we want it to last for many years to come.  It is a hub of culture where Chinese, Americans, Chinese-Americans and people from all over the world visit as part of their visit to Washinton D.C. It represents what can be some of the best ideas for our ONE city. Join us as we discuss the future of CHINATOWN and our ONE CITY, Washington D.C. We hope to mee …

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 …

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 …

This is a business networking group for entrepreneurs and small businesses from the greater Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland area.

Coming Soon..... 2012 is here! Let us network our way to SUCCESS!

We are a group of entrepreneurs coming together in the Washington, DC area to share tips, problem solving techniques, get/give advice on profitability.  We have a vast variety of products/services, and creative business ideas. We offer: *Networking*Seminars*Executive Coaching *Internet Marketing *Small Business Consulting *E-Commerce Training *Business Strategy development *Business Education *Tradeshow development * Entrepreneur training . . .  and a whole lot more . . . AND MOST IMPORTANTL …

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 …

This group is designed to help small businesses wanting to do business with the government - U.S. Government, State and local municipalities. This group is focused on request for proposal (RFP) planning and grant guidance for those who work with the Government. Too often this process can be cumbersome for one person to do by themselves. We are looking to sharing experiences, pitfalls and information. This Meetup brings small contractors together to discuss a multiple of topics in regard to d …

Join others to learn & share ideas in an open forum run by one of the most successful meetup organizers in the area. This is the first meetup group designed to assist people & businesses with all aspects of online & offline monetization. The focus is on finding out what is working, and how to either start or grow revenue & conversions for a website, blog, app, game, or newsletter. (Monetization in this case referring to revenue/sales/income/donation). Designed to let online entrepreneuers, blogg …

The DC Connections group grew from the Washington DC Connections group I run on LinkedIn. Currently we have almost 15k members in that group. I thought it would be smart and beneficial to break down the huge group into geographic clusters so we can really get to know our community and find benefits directly where we live or work. This focused approach should allow for us to build a community that will help each other benefit. This is a business focused group but I want to have fun as well. With …

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.

Hello Lady Divas, We are delighted that you have stopped by to visit.  Our sole purpose is to encourage each other to grow our business as we believe that "iron sharpens iron". So, whether you are a sole proprietor, direct sales consultant, independent contractor or any other type of entrepreneur; seasoned or new at owning a business, we want to help you succeed and grow your business. We invite you to join like-minded entrepreneurs who are destined for greatness. Because a woman becomes much li …

The ultimate goal of our group is for you and our group members to obtain a strong global presence. We understand the complexities and intricacies of the global marketplace. The more countries, languages, and cultures involved, the more attention will be required in the execution of your strategy. Visionary business leaders understand these barriers and risks involved but also understand the potential rewards that can result, including new revenue streams, sales channels, and partnerships. All …

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

This is a collaborative community, not just a meetup group.  Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  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 cr …

Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  Are you seeking a co-founder for a new startup?  Are you a small business looking for resources to support or re-invent your brain-child?  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 oppor …

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.

** We have renamed this Meetup to reflect the interests of our members and the direction of our company ** If you're an IT professional looking to learn more about new technologies like the cloud, virtualization, mobility, unified communications, and more, this is the group you've been waiting for! The purpose of this Meetup is to bring IT pros together so they can do what they do best: talk tech, share experiences and war stories, and learn about the latest trends in IT so they can have a compe …

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.

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.

The Ivy League Alumni Club of Washington DC Welcome, DC Ivy Leaguers! We are a face-to-face social network of alumni from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, Upenn, and Yale. We host business and professional networking events and publish a weekly newsletter with job postings catered to alumni of these schools in the Washington D.C. area.  We also organize career enhancing professional events weekly and monthly in our city (event frequency contingent upon member interest a …

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!  

Social group for Small Business owners to talk about issues involving Technology, Compliance regulations and day to day turmoil. The group will meet around the DC-Metro / Baltimore region.

Are you looking for new customers? Come join us for lunch - many of our guests get new business their first lunch with our group! Our BNI group is a fun and friendly group - and each member of our group is willing to serve as your own personal sales force. Join us for lunch and see what we are all about!

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!

If you're paying for ad words, you're spending too much! If you're constantly clicking between social media platforms and updating individual local listings, you're wasting too much time! If you're not on social media, you're missing over half of your potential clients! If you're not sending your content through an online newswire, you're wasting potential exposure! Let's talk about ways to combine all your efforts on a small business budget!

This group is dedicated to growing your business with using social media. You will learn how to efficiently use social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Pinterest to build your brand, and increase sales. Our goal is to providing informative and fun local, social and mobile online marketing workshops. At our Meet Ups you will learn: How to set up Your Twitter Profile for Best Results How to generate qualify leads from Twitter How to use Google Hangouts to use that g …

The saying goes, "it can be lonely at the top." Sistah CEOs is a group for African American women who own their own businesses and are looking for a peer group who can share experiences, challenges and joys of being a business owners. If you are are the CEO of your own company, running your business on a full-time basis, and are serious about networking, sharing resources and be a listening ear for others successful sistah businesses owners, then this is the MeetUp for you! Join us! We'll mix a …