The Society for Professional Women of Color, Inc. is a national organization committed to rebuilding, reshaping and redefining the achievement of personal excellence for today’s woman of color. By forging alliances and breaking down barriers – we are dedicated to strengthening her ability to transform herself and her community. Through a growing network of support, we are connecting those with common needs and creating endless opportunities for shared experiences, knowledge, talent, and resource …

Being dyslexic can mean both challenges and opportunities when establishing and maintaining a successful career. It is an exciting cross road in history for dyslexic people.  As more dyslexic entrepreneurs and professionals are recognized for their strengths, and as MRI evidence of the neural signature can now be seen, our abilities are recognized -not in-spite of dyslexia but because of it. Join us if you would like to meet other people who are dyslexic entrepreneurs or professionals and come a …

Whether you're a professional, student, stay-at-home parent, or retiree ... Toastmasters is the best way to improve your communication and leadership skills - lose the fear of public speaking (really!) - learn skills to be more successful - become a better listener - improve your English or accent - easily lead teams and conduct meetings. You'll comfortably give and receive constructive evaluation. You already have some or all of these skills. In Toastmasters, you will enhance these skills. Gue …

AscendNAAMBA is an organization with global reach aimed to propel Pan–Asian leaders to new heights through mentoring, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. AscendNAAMBA is the MBA component of Ascend, and will offer robust development programs designed to cultivate Pan–Asian talent and professional advancement. We are: An organization with global reach An organization that is truly Pan-Asian An organization that strives to create a critical mass of Pan-Asian professio …

FREE networking alliance of many related Meetup Alliance groups including social entrepreneurs, consultants, community organizers and very successful marketing executives and mentors regularly attend as members of the Organizing Committee. (Please do not expect to meet only marketing people at this event. You will be meeting prospective clients, associates, community leaders and other blessings in disguise. This is for  people who want to network with everybody, not just marketing professionals. …

Are you considering making a career change? Building a business or a professional practice? Or, taking steps to chart your course to the top? If you are looking to develop yourself professionally, join this group. We'll be hosting speakers and creating networking opportunities.

GoPro will be an advanced Toastmasters club that provides its members with a bridge to become a professional speaker and with Individual Development Plans based on Speakers Bureau, Accredited Speaker and National Speaker Association Criteria. It's focus will be on the business of speaking supporting its members in establishing profitable speaking businesses. Its members will come from the ranks of business professionals and advanced Toastmasters who want to build a speaking business. Members sho …

This is a group for Young Professionals interested in connecting with like minded indviduals navigating through their Quarter Life Crisis. This is an opportunity to stay connected with other Young Professionals. Don't miss your opportunity to build and expand your network. A great way to be exposed to valuable resources in the DMV. A premiere group for trendsetters, influencers and trailblazers.

NetSAP DC’s mission is to serve as the unequivocal voice for the South Asian Diaspora by developing and engaging a cohesive network of professionals to benefit the community. Our mission is to be more than just a networking forum. We also aspire to be the facilitating vehicle used by South Asian professionals to improve and enhance the communities in which we work and live. NetSAP DC lays the foundation for the best and brightest to forge cohesive relationships to work together for a lifetime. W …

How do you measure success?  The amount of money you make?  How far you’ve advanced in your chosen field? The number of awards and credentials you’ve earned?  Certainly, these are all achievements that we as professionals and entrepreneurs should be proud of, but what is equally (if not more) important is that we stay grounded, maintain work-life balance, and use our successes to help others and our communities.  If you agree, then this group is for you! Let’s get together to share our experienc …

Networking Your Biz Events and Marketing Solutions Meetup Group was established by Networking Your Biz Events LLC. Networking Your Biz Events LLC offers cost effective opportunities for you to get promoted, connected, educated and grow through our educational business networking events, exclusive trade shows, throughout the internet including social media and on our website www.nybevents.com. As a company and through this meetup group we want to provide professional and educational forums for bu …

This group is for women in the DC Metro area who are seeking to network on and off line for personal, spiritual and professional growth and development with an emphasis on small business owners or prospective owners.

G.W.H.L.G. is a group of area hospitality resources ranging from consultants, liquor distributors, POS providers, beer distributors, pest control specialists, beverage specialists, paper products, linen cleaners, and everyone in the business dedicated to exchanging ideas, sharing contacts, increasing profits, building business, developing our market and other methods for improving the greater Washington, D.C. hospitality community.

We want to help you figure it all out. Kontrary hosts thoughtful and action-oriented meetups for professionals and creatives to rock out their career, money and life. Career: A practice of meaningful work that resonates with your values. Life: Your life comes first. Enjoy the heck out of it. Money: Abundance brings freedom and peace of mind. Mindset: Movers and shakers who are experienced enough to "know what they don't know" about their career, life and money, and who are committed to learning. …

HR Girlfriends is a networking community for women working in or providing services to the Human Resources field, who are looking for an environment to socially and professionally collaborate. The community provides a friendly environment for open minded professionals to share common interests. HR Girlfriends knows no color lines and ALL women are welcome! If you are looking for a community of professional girlfriends who understands your world, this group is for you. We will get together for n …

For the seasoned communicator seeking examples of best practices or successful campaigns, white papers and award summaries don't cut it. You can't ask questions or probe the reasons behind strategies. You can't meet the decision makers and find out what they were really thinking. The DC Communicators Roundtable invites senior level public relations and marketing professionals to monthly meetings where we exchange ideas about successful communications campaigns. This is an opportunity to network …

We're a group of local business people looking for other professionals to give business to. If word of mouth and warm business referrals is good for your business, than join us for our weekly Tuesday Morning Referral Breakfast at The Original Pancake House 7700 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda, MD 20814 Bethesda (7:30am - 9am) - * Pancake House is more accurately located at the corner of Woodmont and Old Georgetown - the address of Wisconsin Ave is correct, but it's set back from the road. Please note: w …

This is a group for anyone interested in spirituality, personal development, spiritual development, meeting like minded friends, who know they are here for a deeper purpose. My intention for this group is to establish a spiritual family in the Georgetown area obviously anyone can join this group, I really want people to feel more connected to each other and ultimately so they know that they are not the only ones on a spiritual path. Meetings at local coffee shops, restaurants, and private reside …

Providing young adults with an opportunity for personal growth, friendships and leadership development while improving the quality of life for the special needs children in our community.

The purpose of this group is to bring together a network of actors, of all levels, skills, in which the exchange of valuable information would take place, in addition to building an community that is embodied with support and friendship for the actor(s) who are committed to pursuing their acting careers on a professional level.

Each month professionals of all types are invited to come network and meet new people. Even if you are not a mover (or a shaker) quite yet, this group can help you get there. Whether you are in the tech industry, hospitality, or you work for the Zoo, all are welcome. Each event will have a different theme, and we hope each event will have an official Mover and Shaker to lend some advice.

The Mid-Atlantic Small Business Network will host regular networking events in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia. Effective networking is the foundation of successful small business marketing for entrepreneurs, service professionals, and other small businesses. Join us and let's help each other grow!

This group is designed for Connected Investors in and around the Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Rockville, Chevy Chase, Baltimore, Gaithersburg, Columbia, Potomac, and Bethesda.  Enjoy a real estate investor networking group focused on connecting you with the local people & resources you need to take your life to the next level.  This Meetup group is focused around doing deals.  No educational products are being sold, but we may give you a few for free. Looking for an investment property to …

Monument Toastmasters is a welcoming and inclusive group that develops and sharpens public speaking, presentation and leadership skills in a relaxed, friendly and supportive atmosphere. We meet on the first and third Thursday of every month from 7 - 9 pm at Vicino Italian Restaurant in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. You are warmly invited to join us and feel free to bring a friend.

Facilitated by professional career coaches, JSSA's weekly groups provide advice, networking opportunities, motivation and support for professionals who are in career transition, underemployed or unemployed. Groups meet every Monday from 12-1:30 at JSSA, 200 Wood Hill Rd, Rockville, the second Tuesday at Adas Israel Congregation from 1-2:30.  These are drop in groups and prior registration is not required. For more information go to http://www.jssa.org/services/employmentcareer.

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 …

We host 5 - 10 events each month to help business owners get more leads, make more sales, develop crucial business skills, create strategic partnerships and more. The events fall into three categories: Business Education events (workshops, speakers & trainings), Business Social events (a monthly business networking happy hour & a business brunch), Business Games (Fun games designed to generate leads while teaching people important business skills). Our mission is to assist the business and perso …