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 …

In a city like DC, flexibility is key. So it connection. This meetup is inspired by and for young prof women for whom DC's multicultural & international vibe is second nature. Whether you've traveled widely or only vicariously with Anthony Bourdain; whether you learned a 2nd or 3rd language from family or thru school; if you want to connect socially and professionally with like-minded women, IWP might be the group for you. We want a casual & fun atmosphere with purposeful meetups: social activit …

This group is for those involved in managing apartments-- multifamily communities. The group will network and discuss leasing trends, marketing, revenue management, finance issues, operations and other related rental topics. The group is hosted by the National Apartment Assocoaiton for the sole purpcose of encouraging professional networking and idea exchange.

Young Leading Professionals: -ages 22-34 -looking to go to their next level in their career + life -people of integrity, excellence, honesty, and professionalism -looking for a group of like-minded individuals to network + connect with

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 …

This group is for anyone who works in the Emergency Management field that is interested in networking and attending events where we explore new ideas, bring in speakers, or discuss any topic that members want to address. It is meant to be an information exchange in a comfortable setting. Looking forward to meeting you!

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. …

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 …

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. …

Washington DC Journalists Social Meetup is a chance for journalists, PR and other media professionals to network, socialize and do fun activities in the DC Metro region that don't always necessarily have to do with the news and media. Our emphasis is on meeting professionals in our industry who want to broaden the range of their social and professional activities, and explore the DC area with people they can trust and feel comfortable with. Of course, we will try to also serve as a resource for …

The Certified Coaches Federation VA/DC/MD group is an opportunity for interested students, coaches and the 2 day coach certification course graduates to discuss some of the key issues in coaching including: 1. coaching best practices 2. marketing yourself as a coach 3. coaching in the VA/DC/MD region . This is an opportunity to grow personally and professionally and learn more about the Certified Coaches Federation 2 day coach certification course. Additional information about the Certified Co …

The Arlington Referral Team (ART) is a chapter of Business Networking International (BNI), the largest business network in the world! We are a professional network of successful business owners and operators serving clients in and around the Washington DC area. Each of our members represents a specific category of business and has effectively locked out the competition. To see which categories we already have filled go to: http://bninova.com/chapter_details.asp?chap_id=13722 . We meet each and e …

The Arlington Business & Civic Circle exists to strengthen our community by helping connect business professionals with each other and with local civic groups and charities. We meet weekly, and our membership is organized by professional categories. ABCC meets weekly every Wednesday from 7:30am-9:00am. The last meeting of the month generally features a speaker from a civic group or charity, serving Arlington County or the surrounding areas. We occasionally host special guests or networking oppor …

The Ties were estaglished to build and exceed on the idea that "it takes a team to win." By focusing on genuine reciprocity in business: we believe that by giving business to others, one will get business in return. Homage to the age-old idea of "What goes around, comes around." Events & Meetings will be geared towards common interest such as: Networking, Referrals, Workshops, Business connections, and Community Service

This meet up is to provide a venue for sales professionals to learn from one another, share ideas, ask questions and improve their skills. It's NOT a networking group, motivational sales class, or recruiting pitch.

We are a fun, relaxed Toastmasters club that encourages members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills. The mission of the Ballston Toastmaster Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. We are conveniently located within walking distance of the Ballston and Virginia Square Metro in Arlington, VA. The B …

EnigmaBiz hosts events focused on helping others accomplish their goals and achieve their vision through Leadership Development and Entrepreneurship. It is time to advance yourself, achieve your entrepreneurship dream, business vision, improve the performance of your employees, and overall company – then maintain the consistency of having successful business results through great leadership, starting with yourself. If you are asking any of these questions EnigmaBiz is the right place for you! H …

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.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about newly emerging trends related to plans for interstellar travel, the ™100 Year Starship, asteroid mining, space policy and space law and outer space development. We will meet, have coffee and come to understand the newest plans for the development of outer space, at public and university libraries in Washington, D.C.

This group surpasses the typical meet and greet networking session. In efforts to change the common colloquialism “It’s not what you know but who you know” to “It’s not who you know, but who you get to know,” we host monthly mixers to encourage networking amongst creative professionals and young entrepreneurs in the DC Metropolitan area. We aim to transform the definition of "cool" to an individual who is morally conscious, literate, and capable of functioning in modern society as a leader. We w …

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.

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 …

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 …