Welcome to the "New" Metro Detroit Business Networking Group.  This group was formed to help small and medium business owners as well as working professionals network with each other in a fun and friendly atmosphere to advance our personal contacts, referrals, and share best practices. No matter what industry you are in, your background, new kid on the block or seasoned veteran you will find value in networking with this group and getting to know some of the power houses who are involved and run …

This group is designed for Entrepreneurs who either have or are starting businesses. Having the right people talk to about the ups and downs of running your own business is not only vital to our success its also sometimes needed to keep our sanity! I'm looking for like minded people that would like to have real world in person meetings where we can discuss our companies, goals, problems, successes,and dreams in an open and confidential manner. If that sounds like you then this Meetup Group is so …

After leaving the corporate world, I realized how much I missed lunching with co-workers, talking about business and just sharing ideas. This realization prompted me to start this group. The idea is that we'll meet for at different locations around downtown and midtown, talk and enjoy a great meal. If you are a solo entrepreneur or part of a small team or just a foodie and want to meet new folks, share ideas and just all around have good conversation, this group is for you!

Looking for like-minded entrepreneurs to share what they have learned, and help foster the entrepreneurial community in Northeast Ohio.

This is the local area group for business professional looking to assist other People Like Us move forward.

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 …

Bizdom is an entrepreneurship accelerator that helps entrepreneurs launch, fund and grow innovative, tech-based startups in Detroit and Cleveland. We'll be hosting Business Brunches, Speaker Series, and Networking events in Downtown Cleveland. Entrepreneurs at all levels, Programmers, Coders, etc should join in on the movement!

This is a group for business parents who don't always have the option to get a sitter to network without having to get a babysitter. It's the only way I can network and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Meetups will be held at local establishments like Mc Donald's playland, Roller Skating Rink, The Jump Yard, where the adults can talk, the kids can play and who knows, maybe the adults will play too. Great way to meet people, network with other small business owners, entrepreneurs, start ups and bus …

The Toledo Entrpreneurs Mastermind Group is a private, exclusive, members-only association of individuals dedicated to achieving: * Financial Independence * Wealth Creation * Dynamic Health * Emotional Well-Being The idea of a mastermind collective was formally coined in Napoleon Hill's classic book, "Think and Grow Rich." Hill wrote, "No two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third, invisible intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind." Today, more and more people a …

Shaker | LaunchHouse creates better, smarter, and more successful entrepreneurs in Northeast Ohio by nurturing innovation and creativity. This meetup group exists to increase the sense of urgency in town while successfully connecting key players, educators, techies, service providers, investors, and cool people. Events will focus on entrepreneurship, business development, sustainability, and fun networking. Come join us as we build a collaborative startup COMMUNITY in Cleveland and the greater M …

Looking to start a business or already operate one? Work from home or in the office? Operate online or brick & mortar...or both? The informed understand that it is every individuals' responsibility to help our families, communities, and the country at large. Although job numbers are rising, they're not rising fast enough to help resolve some of the systemic issues that a long-term economic downturn creates at the grassroots level. We represent an association of independent business owners th …

15 Minute Meeting + 105 Minute Party FREE Meeting, FREE Food, FREE Drink Ticket, AWESOME Networking! Our M+arty Networking Events are business and social networking events, held after work at locally owned and managed nightclubs, lounges, mansions and other cool venues, attended by hundreds of business owners and designed to make it easy to make new contacts, new friends and new business relationships. Together, we can make Cleveland Small Business GROW!

Red Carpet Women is a fun, relaxed environment to meet up with women business owners, entrepreneurs, mompreneurs, solopreneurs and other like-minded women who are interested in sharing ideas, sharing contacts, doing business and helping each other. Learn about relationship marketing, online social networks, tools and technology while finding prospects, clients, customers or joint venture partners. You might be inspired to learn what’s possible, or make a new connection that adds to your strength …

This group was started simply to allow people to meet other people in a comfortable environment.  Although we are relatively new to Meetup, we have been holding our luncheons since the Fall of 2009. There are no attendance requirements.  There are no referral requirements.  There are no dues.  Everyone is welcome to join our luncheons. Whether you're a small business owner, network marketer, internet entrepreneur, or just simply looking for something that might be the right fit for you, you're …

This is a group of anyone interested in online and offline network marketing. Home business owners or those who plan to start an online business are invited to share their experiences and learn from others.

The South East Michigan Entrepreneurs Association is a group of business owners that meet up once a month to network and exchange information in an effort to increase business. SEMEA also provides training and monthly mastermind group meetings for those who want additional support and advice. The group was formed in December 2010 and became a part of the meet up community in February 2011.

Nonprofit workshops that provide step-by-step guidance to properly start up and operate an IRS tax exempt nonprofit organization. Each workshop will start with a 30 minute summary of the previous "Nonprofit Introduction Workshop" and will cover daily tasks, mission statements, steps to proper business start up, legal & accounting, business development, credit repair, insurance and cash management. We will then start 2 hour "do it yourself" step-by-step instructionals on business development, fun …

As a co-founder of a hardware startup, I understand the importance of building networks and trading war stories with other co-founders who are working on startups in the same vein. While we have a lot of similarities to our software brethren, we also have some unique differences/challenges that we can share and learn from to help advance our companies.

digitalundivided GROW Detroit is a monthly meet up of digital companies founded/co-founded by black women working together to GROW their tech-based companies from Idea to MVP to Growth and then Exit. Sponsored by digitalundivided, a company that builds forward thinking initiatives that change the digital space.

This group is for anyone interested in online marketing using the available tools the internet has to offer. Guerrilla marketing is an advertising strategy in which low cost unconventional means are utilized traditionally graffiti, sticker bombing, and flash mobs. Now of day with Social Networking and mobile tech, marketing have always had a place virally using such tools like seo, video ad, e-mail, affiliate marketing, and social sharing. It seem very complex to manage the day to day operation …

This group is a networking group for job seekers and entrepreneurs looking to expand into other ventures or jobs.

Tribe of Angels is the world's largest community of Jewish technology investors, entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers and executives. Membership is by invitation only. Participation is limited to members only. New members must be referred by a current member.

Mobile Monday Detroit is a chapter of Mobile Monday Michigan which executes on Mobile Monday International objectives by delivering a balanced approach of business and technical content. We will look to the Michigan business community for this content, as well as beyond our State in order to make certain the Michigan community is made aware of developments taking place outside our area that can aid their business. Mobile Monday is an international organization that works with local, regional, n …

Super Sociables is a social business Networking group for Women. Our goal is to have fun while MAKING GREAT BUSINESS CONNECTIONS.

This is a group of area businesswomen that meet monthly for dinner and a professional development program. Opportunities exist to grow your professional skills, network with other area businesswomen and attend regional and national conferences. The group also encourages friendships and social opportunities at meetings and events.

"New Media' is no longer the future. It's here, and it's time to do away with the luxury of abstract discussions about the industry’s future. Let's get practical. Join Deadline Detroit in a series of panel discussions over breakfast. We'll get into the weeds and explore what makes this "new media" thing tick. The inaugural breakfast asks "What are the business models to make new media work?"

The University of Toledo has long been a leader in the digital world. Now, the Division of External Affairs will host a conference focused on the subject 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 10 in the Student Union. The uHeart Digital Media event will feature emerging leaders, accomplished practitioners, innovators and experts in this field. Attendees will learn how to leverage social media and build their own digital brands, successfully develop and launch applications that will attract interest in a c …

Meet other local professionals who have beed DIBSed (Downsized Into Business Startup). The DIBS Network is a group of displaced area executives and professionals, each of whom is looking to begin a new life and career as an entrepreneur. Members can meet with each other to share: sales leads, business and personal issues associated with starting and growing a new part-time or full time business. The DIBS Network meets weekly for breakfast to discuss common issues and to network resources and p …