Welcome to the world's largest and most active Meetup.com group in the 'Startup Businesses' category. By joining and attending our official Startup Meetups, you will meet other local business owners, network with other entrepreneurs, share ideas and resources, get advice and avoid costly mistakes. Hear how others have overcome hurdles and are achieving success. RSVP for more than one event and we'll see you there. Check out our photos from past events and complete the polls - we want to know wha …

"Working On Your Business" Twin Cities Business Mastermind Group- Who should attend? If you are interested in accelerating your day to day progress and getting the momentum needed to meet and exceed your goals...you need to check us out.

This is a group for women business owners and entrepreneurs. Magnetic Business Women have an unusual power or ability to attract. According to the Law of Attraction we attract to us like vibrations, so what if a group of women with the same intention got together and created a magnetic force for success for all of us! Together we attract! Just by being a part of this group your attraction to success grows. At Magnetic Business Women we are creating a culture of connection. This is a networking g …

Your most valuable business asset is your customer list. Many small business owners spend huge amounts of time and money advertising and marketing, in order to find new prospects and clients, yet they make no real effort to capture their contact details. They are letting an absolute fortune pass them by... If they just followed up on the highly targeted prospects and the paying clients they deal with every day the potential for business success is huge. In this Meetup Group, we'll discus …

Are you investing in alternative markets like Real Estate, Gold, Wind and Solar Energy, startup or struggling businesses, Private Placement opportunities or any thousands of other options within your IRA or 401K? If not, You are missing out on a significant market and opportunity! If you want to learn how to, you have come to the right place. Join this group if you would like to learn more about Self Directing your investments and would like to network with other investors and learn about other …

Entrepreneurial moms meet and network with each other.  Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other businesswomen in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding neighborhoods can be a part of this Exchange.  You do not have to be a business owner yet. This Exchange is about networking, helping each other through trials and tribulations, questions, problems, educating and empowering each other.  We will invite speakers and experts on inter …

PLUG IN AT JOULE Work for yourself without being by yourself. Joule is a collaborative business community for those with a work at home lifestyle. Our members include startups, entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers, telecommuters, developers and other independent professionals. JOIN US. joulemn.com

An informal gathering for discussion and networking of business leaders, professionals, students, scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs. Innovations and the creative process in products, business models and science are subjects of conversation.  Sometimes there is a discussion topic, others a featured guest. The goals are to connect innovators and entrepreneurs so we can learn from each other, make the journey more fun, and to support each others success.

What do the founder of Spanx, the CEO of FUBU, and the owner of Trophy Central.com all have in common? They all started their business while working full time. Just because you have commitments that require you to keep your day job - that doesn't mean you have to put your entrepreneurial dreams on hold. This group is for current and contemplating EmployedPreneurs -professionals who are launching a business while working a full-time or part-time job. Our meetups aim to be schedule friendly - so n …

A community based resource for small business owners and those interested in gaining knowledge about business practices.This includes entrepreneurial spirits, those in the business world who have a vision to expand, and individuals who need an idea of how to make their business ideas a reality. StartUp Twin Cities offers networking opportunities while targeting areas of business knowledge.

MNYE provides an environment for young entrepreneurs in Minnesota to discover a supportive community of like minded business people who are passionate about "giving" from their own entrepreneurial ambitions. Anyone is welcome to join the group if you fit in one or more of the following four categories: * Entrepreneurs * Aspiring Entrepreneurs * Investors * Mentors We do not have any membership dues or revenue criteria. Whether you own a company or just want to help other people succeed, MNYE pro …

MSP Visionaries runs meet-ups which expand the mind, support your business and life goals and increase your ability to create the life and lifestyle you want. Join us as we take a journey into your limiting beliefs and obliterate them, gain support in nurturing your dreams, complete that business plan or finish the book you always say you'll write "someday." Make someday - now!

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 19 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels an …

Group for spiritually-conscious women solopreneurs and entrepreneurs who want to learn how to market their business, products, and books without selling their soul. Perfect for: Coaches Consultants Holistic Practitioners Event Planners Speakers Authors Solopreneurs Micro Entrepreneurs Meetups are a combination of networking, training, and hands-on implementation. Participants leave with new connections, knowledge they can use, and having actually worked on a specific marketing tactic. We are a …

Is real estate investing a part of your life? Minnesota Association of Real Estate Investors (MAREI) looks to create an atmosphere for learning the ins and outs of the investment lifestyle in the Twin Cities and beyond. In the past several years we've surrounded ourselves with some very fun deals, learning experiences and great people. We aim to share all that we can with the community that has helped us get us where we are today. We are thankful everyday for the opportunity to do what we love; …

We're a collection of local business professionals who meet weekly to exchange business ideas and referrals since 2007. Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. In fact, our group has passed $240,452 in referral business in the past 12 months (as of June 2012)! We have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one person per professional specialty is allowed in each chapter. You c …

Business Networking Woodbury, MN Do you own or operate a business in the Twin Cities or Hudson, WI area? Join us and make your business grow! The Woodbury Small Business Referral Networkers is a network of entrepreneurs ready to assist each other in increasing their circles of influence by growing the number of quality business contacts and improving interpersonal skills. There is no membership so come and try us out. This group is designed to help business owners and professionals become extrem …

This is a networking, workshops, and events group for Business owners, professionals, and non profit organizations on the East Side of Saint Paul and surrounding area.

Hi, this group is for people who are interested in mobile but specifically understanding mobile within business. Who would be interested? Entrepreneurs, business executives, producers, developers, social media enthusiasts and the mobile curious. Suggested topics for the group: - Estimating development costs for mobile. Where do I start? - How to approach design for mobile? - Native vs mobile web which one is appropriate? - How do I incorporate mobile into my business? - What’s the deal with Gam …

Are you a freelancer? Do you work from home? Have you thought about co-working? Need to expand your network? Simply need to get out and meet new contacts? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then we want to meet you!

This is a new St. Paul based business referral group that will meet twice-monthly on Wednesdays at a St Paul location TBD. We are looking for serious professionals, either new or seasoned, who want the opportunity to grow their business through referrals. Members need to be committed to providing referrals, following up on referrals given in a professional and ethical manner, and attending meetings around the lunch hour. This group will strive to be an avenue to grow your business: By allowing m …

This meetup is for ANYONE who has a desire to learn new era marketing strategies. If you have your own business or are seeking new opportunities and would like to learn the specific marketing strategies that are working NOW, come and join us! Every meeting will begin with a 20 - 30 minute presentation of a specific marketing strategy for generating targeted leads. In the beginning, I will give these presentations, but I will encourage everyone involved to volunteer to present once they are havin …

Tired of corporate life? Tired of the revenue scalability limitations of consulting? Tired of being a solo founder? Network with other entrepreneurs with skill sets that are complementary to yours. It's never too early or too late to find your next cofounder. Finding the right cofounder can be a difficult obstacle to overcome: http://www.tangosource.com/blog/Finding-a-technical-co-founder-Youre-doing-it-wrong/ The goal of this group is to help you meet other people who are looking for cofounders …

This is a group for entrepreneurs and business owners with an emphasis on internet, software, SaaS, computers, and similar tech startups. These roundtable discussions are conversations about the challenges of growing a business: BUSINESS FINANCING: Angel Investors / Venture Capital, Bootstrapping, Funding, Loans BUSINESS MODELS: Brick-and-Mortar, Choosing a Business Model, eCommerce, Online Business, SaaS, Part-Time Business, Social Entrepreneurship BUSINESS PLANNING: Startup Costs, Business Str …

Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of professionals who know how to refer business to each other. We are always looking for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meetings. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. It provides a positive, supportive, and structured environment for businesses to expand through word-of-mouth marketing. Currently, our chapter "Partners in Networking" has 16 members and counting. We welcome all professionals to come …

This is a tribe of entrepreneurs who have, or are starting, a small business selling physical products. We'll trade knowledge about resources and network our skills to others in the group that may need help. For example, to have a successful Kickstarter campaign, you may need a prototype of your hardware product. One of our members will likely have the knowledge to help you out. There are 3D printers and other machines accessible to folks like you and me, but how does one begin using them? Join …

Are you looking to meet local business people, increase your referral base, add to your list of contacts and ultimately – grow your business? Join us for breakfast at the Twin Cities Breakfast Club. We are a community of business development professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders who meet twice monthly to make connections and expand our businesses. The Twin Cities Breakfast Club provides the opportunity to meet, network and develop relationships with other like-minded professionals.

A group for anyone interested in Lean Startup, and how to apply its principles and methods of Customer Development and Agile Product Development in their business endeavors. All levels of participants are encouraged, from novices to experienced practitioners of Lean Startup. You don't need to be in a startup to get a lot out of this group, as Lean Startup is revolutionizing how organizations of all sizes approach innovation and product development. We hope to build a strong community of Minnesot …