Looking to start a business in Ottawa? Meet entrepreneurs and/or like minded people who own businesses? Are you looking for a positive environment to help with new ideas? Or maybe, you are determine to reconnect with your dream and do something about it? Then join this group! This group is for people from all walks of Life, in the Ottawa-Gatineau area, who enjoy connecting with people, making lasting friendships and getting information which will help achieve your dream. The LIFE business launch …

Small business development in a professional and welcoming environment. Our mission:  to strengthen small business development in Québec through: -       Affordable professional development opportunities in English; -       Business to business networking and mentoring;  -       Links to business development resources; In 2007, CEDEC launched a pilot project in Ormstown, Quebec called the Entrepreneur Support Network.  Since its launch, the network has grown to cover areas in the Laurentians, …

This is a group for interested individuals who are small business owners interested in networking, entrepeneurship and connecting in the 21st Century. This is an open place to share tips, success stories and ideas for growth. By joining the Brocvkille Business Brainstormers you can expand your circle of contacts, improve your public speaking abilities, and have fun meeting a group of committed people of diverse background. All are welcome whether you already have a small business or are thinking …

Starting a Business isn't the same as Running it. We are looking to help you get your Business to the next stage by exchanging Experiences, Business insights and Personal expertise. Hopefully we can also build some professional relationships or partnerships along the way. This group is for anyone who is seeking motivation and advice from peers and professionals in different fields (IT, HR, Finances, Taxes, Marketing, Real world Sales experience) and is willing to share their experiences. Entrepr …

Word of mouth networking is the best way to spread your message... The concept is to develop a network and exchange referrals. Lets all help each other become more successful. We are open to all who have a business or looking for or starting a business. We do Business Networking Breakfasts once a week. This is an excellent way to grow your business through referral/word of mouth marketing and even to add revenue streams that you might not have considered to your business. Why not come network wi …

Ethos Networking is a new kind of networking group with only one objective; To help you connect with others and take your business to the next level. If you are an entrepreneur in any industry, you will want to get involved. But first things first. Here is a link to a couple of videos that will give you some quick tips on networking. http://ethosnetworking.com/foundation/how-to-network/ These tools will help you build lasting and meaningful relationships from now on when attending events. So why …

eSAX is an entrepreneurial social networking group dedicated to creating connections, gaining applicable knowledge from featured speakers and promoting collaboration amongst the various Chambers of Commerce in Ottawa. eSAX events are specifically tailored for entrepreneurs and are held every 3 months (April, July, October and January) to coincide with a new group of people starting the Ontario Self-Employment Benefit Program (OSEB) Featured eSAX Speakers for July 10, 2013 (5 - 8 pm): - Soula B …

This is a group for anyone interested in business development, generate more income, find new ideas, networking, promoting, advertising marketing. If you have your own business, thinking about one or no idea at all and just looking for ideas. This meet up is for you. We want to provide a safe environment where we can exchange ideas, find ressource or partners. Or even find solutions to your business issues. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group because to meet other enthusiasts. Lo …

"This is a group for anyone interested in improving their performance. We will be exploring specific issues around, Corporate, The Internet and Social Media, Area's around your businesses and where you most need help, How to identify your competitive advantages in this ever changing market. If you want to explore and share in a participatory environment for learning, teaching and improving all areas of performance, you will want to attend these events.

Programmers, Entrepreneurs, Investors & Internet MarketersAre you a Programmer who's tired of working for other people? Are you an Entrepreneur with a great idea, but lack the resources or knowledge to turn your idea into reality? Are you an Investor, wishing you could have financed Google, or Facebook? Are you an Internet Marketer looking for global business opportunities?Look no further, you've come to the right place. More information to come...

[This group is not affiliated with any religion or religious organization.] Like many, I first sought to find a group to fill my needs. Since I didn't find such a group I decided to start one. I am one of many women who find themselves in midlife, broke, in a dead-end job, raising a family as a single parent, single, no passion or energy for life. I needed to recycle my life and looked at all the areas that needed changed. I needed to get in shape, take charge of my finances, find new friends an …

This group is for marketers who are working in the startup community! We're going to plan regular events for everyone in Ottawa interested in the challenges and successes of startup marketing in Ottawa. Each Meetup we're going to pick a topic/theme. Once the topic has been announced, members can sign up to do a "lightning talk", or 5 minute talk on their story surrounding the topic.

Innovation Studio 527 is a monthly meeting of people interested in solving complex problems. We meet from 5pm to 7pm. The current meeting location is in the Byward Market - we always try to find something that is affordable and wheelchair accessible. We have a few rules: 1) Be yourself 2) Be open to new ideas 3) Be brave in allowing ideas to collide 4) Be willing to be uncomfortable 5) be willing to take the next step Other than that - everything is on the table. Hope you can join us. Peter Leve …

TeamCamp is a series of events aimed at forming like-minded individuals into teams for the purpose of turning smart ideas into startups. TeamCamp is for you if you are… Someone with an idea that you would like to turn into a web or software business; A full-time employee looking for part-time experience running a startup; A student looking for experience in being part of a startup; An experienced entrepreneur willing to share advice and lend a hand

There is no FEE to join this Group. What is Leaders Mastermind Group? This group is all about LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING. We are aiming at 1) creating awareness about the value of leadership in business and life; and 2) supporting the personal and professional growth of the members. Each Mastermind meetup will have 7-10 persons; we will meet for 60-90 minutes every week for 6-10 weeks; we'll undertake a Leadership Book Study; and we'll conduct group discussions to learn by sharing the kno …

The Internet is evolving by the second. Keeping up with the latest trends is truly a challenge. The purpose of this group is to help you achieve success in life using what the Internet has to offer. Whether you are a student, stay-at-home mom, a teacher, an entrepreneur or an established business, joining this group will certainly help you reach your goals in life by using the latest online tools.

The Heart Link Network® is the premier networking organization for women with over 200 chapters worldwide. The Heart Link Network event format is based on years of psychology research of the female endocrine system. At our fun and professional networking events, we enjoy a light meal (included), connect, collaborate, and listen as each woman has 3 minutes in the spotlight. Only $20 to attend. No membership fee required. Only one woman may represent a company or professional industry, so please r …

Welcome to the Ottawa Chapter of Ladies Learning Code - a Toronto-based not-for-profit organization providing women (and men*) the opportunity to learn beginner-friendly computer programming and other technical skills through hands-on workshops. We're all about showing people that learning to hack can be fun! Almost 2000 women (and men) have participated in one of our workshops since August 2011, and after receiving many requests to offer workshops outside of Toronto, we've decided to finally go …