Join a New Community for StartUps After working with 100’s of technology start-ups and innovators, we at the Tampa Bay Innovation Center, formerly STAR TEC, realized the Tampa Bay area needed an informal  program that would link entrepreneurs, talent in transition, scientists, funders, innovators, technology professionals and engineers – the people who want to make connections in the Tampa Bay innovation marketplace and move their ideas forward. This program, StartUp Xchange, will help innovator …

Entrepreneurial training by entrepreneurs. From everything to tips, secerts, current information, must know information, networking, collaboration, training, learning, fun, funding, success stories, mentoring, skill building, and MORE. This is a business owner's dream and a blessing to future entrepreneurials. Be a part of the elite fraternity of those who have shed blood, sweat, and tears learning the do's and don'ts of building a business. This safe and confidential environment will provide a …

TiE  started in Silicon Valley 20 years ago. It's a global, not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and business professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship. TiE provides a platform for mentoring, networking, and education to entrepreneurs and business professionals. Each TiE location is called a chapter. TiE presently has 61 chapters globally and more than 25,000 members. It's the largest and oldest entrepreneurial organization in the world.  TiE TampaBay meets monthly to con …

This is a group of Business Owners, Networkers and Entrepreneurs who want to take their business to a new level. Many Networkers in Sarasota/Manatee have expressed interest in exploring new and innovative ideas. While there are some good networking groups in our area, we’re looking to incorporate the best ideas from those existing groups and add new concepts gathered from around the country. Have an idea that you'd like our group to explore? We want attendees to voice their ideas and we have qui …

We are a group of business professionals dedicated to working together to increase business for both ourselves and our fellow members. BNI is a single profession membership, with only one business per category represented. Benefits of Membership: Increased exposure to many other people and businesses. Substantially increased referrals. Tools to network more effectively, including an orientation CD giving the "Formula for Success" in BNI, a badge, a vinyl card holder to carry members' business c …

Christian Business Connections exists to promote fellowship and prosperity for its members. CBC Valrico South Brandon meets Tuesdays at 7:45 am at the Recipe Box 147 E. Bloomingdale Ave. The restaurant is in the shopping center on the Southeast Corner near the intersection of Bloomingdale Ave and John Moore Rd. We meet for about an hour and 15 minutes every week. Our history: About 2 years old as a group, seat specific with a Financial Planner, Mortgage Broker, Attorney, Information Technology, …

Whether you are a an internet junkie or you are just learning the ropes, members will learn new tips and tricks on the growing world of social media. Small businesses can network with other business owners to discuss the latest trends in marketing and promotions. We hope that anyone who has an interest in Media Relations, Community Affairs, Audio/Video Production, Social Media, Journalism, and more will join this group. Bring your ideas and see what others have to offer.

Welcome to Co-Founders Wanted of Tampa Bay Meetup group! Maybe you are a serial entrepreneur, maybe you are a developer, and maybe corporate life is not for you. Have you been doing searches on CoFoundersLab.com? Tasted a startup, or want to startup your own business? Co-Founders Wanted of Tampa Bay serves as an in-person matchmaking service for co-founders. Did you know VCs prefer co-founders over one-man startups? There are lots of benefits to starting a business with someone who complements y …

Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast. Compare Notes Exchange Ideas Learn from Others’ Mistakes Brainstorm with Peers Find Partners Small Group Atmosphere Serious Conversation Bootstrappers Breakfasts® are for founders of early stage software startups. It is a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. These breakfasts were designed for entrepreneurs to share ideas and leverage thoughts with other folks who are serious about growing t …

Connecting Entrepreneurs, Developers, and Investors to inspire tech ventures and help new businesses in the Tampa Bay area. Each month we will have local startups or businesses pitch their idea to the group for feedback, investment interest, or just to share with other tech enthusiasts. A keynote speaker will present inspiring messages on the topics of entrepreneurship, development, or investing practices.

This is a group for start-up founders, co-founders and people who are looking to join one of these ventures full or part time. Over lunch, we will meet, mingle and have quick introduction of new concepts, people and what they are looking for. This group is technology based and not for MLM or Realtors.

BizSpark™ Tampa Bay brings fellow Microsoft® BizSpark™, WebSiteSpark™, and DreamSpark™ startups and other Microsoft technology-based businesses together to connect, share ideas, and grow together, no matter what stage they are at now, whether start-up or long established, both in-person and virtually. Meetup topics cover new technology opportunities and how to capitalize on them, business basics, and case studies of successes, especially ones from within the community, and other topics of intere …

The Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) is the largest and most influential membership organization for the technology industry in Central Florida. With over 300 member companies that range from entrepreneurial startups to some of the largest companies in the region, the organization hosts over 85 events annually. In addition to supporting and promoting the technology industry, the organization’s strategic goals include workforce objectives to highlight the need for highly skilled IT workers, init …

This is the second annual business networking event designed to bring MidTown Manatee business owners and the public together. Find what MidTown Manatee has to offer! MidTown Manatee is the heart of Manatee County, Florida, and is on its way to growth and progress as a business arena. Join us on Thursday, August 22, 2013, from 5pm to 9pm at the Renaissance on 9th, 1816 9th St. West, Bradenton, FL 34205. There will be gourmet appetizers, cash bar, and entertainment as you mingle with business pro …

Young Movers and Shakers of St. Petersburg is an organization aimed at supporting young business men and women between the ages of 23 and 55 who are trying to get their business or business idea off the ground. We will focus on introducing like minded people.

Aside from our once a month network meet and greet, we will send out emails to our member list about your recent business activity.  If you just made a big sale, have a big event you want to promote, or offer a discount to our members, I will broadcast that information for you. We will be promoting this group and you, all over the Meetup network as well specific groups within other social media sites including linkedin, and facebook. There are many business people and consumers of your products …

This group is for people already running or contributing to online businesses that are currently doing $1,000,000 or more in sales. It is a very relaxed, exclusive roundtable with some of the best minds in the tampa bay area. Members are expected to share resources and show what is currently working in their business.

Are you a Professional Coach (Life, Business, Executive, Health, etc.) wanting real, practical support from fellow coaches on running your business? How about developing new relationships with your "peeps," to toss around business strategies, brainstorm that new project, share marketing tips, find resources and referrals, and discuss joint venture/partnership opportunities? Then this group is for you! We don't focus on lecture learning (speakers). I don’t know about you, but I am up to my ears …

We are a savvy and supportive community of entrepreneurial women. Together we create the synergy that enables each of us to achieve more than we ever could alone. With stunning energy and focus, our goal is motivate, educate and inspire women all over FL. You can check out our Tampa & Orlando chapters on Meetup at: http://www.meetup.com/Working-Women-of-Tampa-Bay/ http://www.meetup.com/Working-Women-of-Central-Florida/

The Independent Network Konnecting E-commerce Related Sellers A tinker used to travel from village to village, selling, trading, and buying goods. Now-a-days, we travel by sitting at our desks and surfing the web. And what better way to sell, trade, and buy than through the internet? I am a certified instructor for eBay. I know dozens of people who sell on eBay, Amazon, and through their own e-stores. I thought it would be nice to get together with other "tinkers" and share our expertice, exch …

Founded in 2008, Tampa Bay WaVE is a non-profit charity (filed as a 501c3) with a mission is to enable and support the founders of tech startups and the supporting technology innovation community throughout Tampa Bay. Today we have over 60 members who are building, launching or growing over 80 different web and mobile tech ventures, 30% of whom are profitable and cash flow positive. One of our member ventures (Wufoo) was acquired earlier this year for $35 million, and we hope our efforts will g …

Founded in 2008, Tampa Bay WaVE is a non-profit charity (filed as a 501c3) dedicated to helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into growing tech businesses in Tampa Bay. Today we have over 100 members who are building, launching or growing over 100 web and mobile tech ventures. WaVE's officially stated goal is to help build an ecosystem here in Tampa Bay in order to build & launch 50 new tech ventures a year within 5 years. We are working with the local universities and other like-minded organization …

Trinity Referral Network is a group of highly dedicated local business owners who are looking to grown their business through referrals while making a positive impact in the community.

This is a forum for local tech innovators, geeks and entrepreneurs who want to connect with others to discuss how we can make Tampa Bay more startup friendly. Topics include startup challenges, emerging industry trends as well as public policy issues that need more attention and investment from our local elected officials and economic development agencies. Current participants are founders of tech companies, free lance developers / designers and people with boring day jobs looking for the next b …

Global Entrepreneur Week (GEW) is an annual event that features the best and the brightest entrepreneurs, emerging companies and educational programs for fostering startup growth. The Kauffman Foundation, the worlds premier catalyst behind programs and policy for small company creation and growth is the world wide sponsor for GEW. Check out these mentions of last year's GEW in Tampa Bay: http://tampabay.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2008/11/17/daily25.html http://entrepreneurshipweekusa. …