… Group activities may involve: Tech jams: showing each other what we are working on and what’s cool Discussions: sharing challenges and solutions at work Workshops: learning a new technical or professional skill Socializing and networking Random things that are fun and meaningful for the forum We will have recurring monthly events, mostly based around Redmond, and impromptu meet ups that can happen anywhere in the greater Seattle area. We welcome ideas for events from members.

Our group helps members build concrete speaking and leadership skills in Japanese and/or English. Every meeting includes two to four prepared presentations, feedback and impromptu speaking practice. Free conversation takes place during breaks and after the meeting. Members include students, company employees and professionals who range in age from the early 20s to over 80. Although we are all starting at different levels of skill and confidence, we are all moving in the same direction: toward be …

Better yet, HAVE FUN while doing so! We are a chapter of Toastmasters International, which is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality. In accordance with the mission of the club, we provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which EVERY member has the opportunity to develop their oral communication and leadership skills. Your self-confidence and personal growth will flourish with your consistent and devoted attendance. Locat …

We are a group of professionals who meet regularly for breakfast to discuss business ideas and find out ways that we can pass business to one another and help each business grow. We meet the first three Fridays each month for breakfast, as well as a social hour quarterly at our wine tasting room in Bellevue. Please find our schedule under our upcoming meetup events. Our group is formal, meaning that membership on our meetup site does not necessarily constitute membership in our group. We allow f …

Our mission: To provide a positive arena to help people interact and grow their businesses through: * Referrals * Marketing Development * Accountability * Encouragement and Support The Professional Networking Association (PNA) is a local business and professional networking organization that provides its members the opportunity to share referrals, contacts, and marketing ideas in a positive environment. When you join the Professional Networking Association, you join people with a …

This is a free-form meetup that covers topics of interest for professional software developers focusing on technical growth. Format of meetings will vary from member-driven workshops/labs to formal professional software development talks. All professional software developers are welcome to attend.

The Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle is a collaboration of the Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, Port of Everett, Snohomish County Government, Pierce County Government, City of Seattle, City of Everett, City of Bellevue, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and union leadership. The Trade Alliance promotes and connects the Greater Seattle region internationally for trade and business. The organization was born out of the recognition that new local partnerships are necessary to retain …

The Seattle Latino/a Networking Professionals Meetup Group is a networking organization of highly motivated individuals from across all professional sectors such as business, finance, technology, and government affairs. The group goal is to provide opportunities for Latino/a professionals to grow their networks and develop their careers. Together we will combine our collective resources to improve networking opportunities while creating lasting social bonds in our community. The group has m …

425 Digital is an organization that was formed by a group of passionate people in the digital arena who were in full agreement that an association with a focus on the digital advertising and marketing world was long overdue in the SEATAC Metro area. Our team is dedicated to the education and professional development of the Seattle Metro Area's digital talent and therefore encourage participation and volunterrism to help us expand the depth of knowledge and creativity for our cause. Our Mission …

I decided to start this group for people in the North Seattle area who want to become better able to communicate with and lead others. My hope is that we will all become more confident speakers through meeting up and practicing together.

We discuss business challenges and success stories in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

This is the Seattle-wide discussion forum for technology (esp. IT, web, mobile, game, cloud, social, telecom ...). The forum is a platform for professionals to collaborate, share ideas, foster creative brainstorming. It is also a platform for companies to increase their branding and network. You could also join discussion and get event update at our Email group: http://groups.google.com/group/seattle-tech-forum

Are you new to networking? I Take The Lead may be a resource for you, as this is a company that offers networking for business. Our mission with I Take The Lead, Inc is to help you build your business by generating professional business leads and referral systems by providing workshops and seminars for business and personal development, business networking tips and techniques.

The purpose of this group is to problem solve how to encourage and advocate for the development of better software for social service and community development non-profits. The personality and learning types that are drawn to these organizations would respond better to software designed with artists in mind, rather than accountants. Group members should be social workers, case managers, software developers, community organizers, anybody with experience in the confluence of social service non-pro …

It's all about putting the right people together! There are programmers who need designers, designers who need programmers, and let's face it everyone can benefit from working with people who are great at business and marketing. The propose of the Software Entrepreneurs Meetup, is to bring together people who have a passion for software and business development. I have spent many years marketing some of the world's most exciting software, and I have seen the power of working with great program …

This meetup uses Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way principles and framework to explore and expand our creativity! This group is great for: Creative dabblers People who don't consider themselves creative, but want to be Creative Entrepreneurs Professional Artists who want to keep pushing their creative edges People considering a change to a creative career This Meetup Group is founded by Victoria Dzenis and Kate Phillips, two Certified Professional Coaches, each artists in the …