The DC Nonprofit/Small Business Forum, brings together small businesses and nonprofits to network and meet each other's needs. Small Business are looking to gain access to new consumers and Nonprofits are looking to gain access to services at a great price. Why not overlap the two sectors and make some things happen!

The National Latin Dance Network is a place for dancers to come and meet each other on a Professional Level. We know each others dance moves, but know little to nothing about what we do Professionally. This Network will give our Community an opportunity to grow & develop.

This group is dedicated to local, social and mobile online marketing.  Our group is filled with people passionate about helping local businesses and organizations get the word out on social media, search, email, directories, mobile and everywhere you need to be. Our Members We are filled with diverse and passionate members and experts: Owners of small-to-medium size businesses PR professionals looking to leverage online channels Entrepreneurs who want to grow their business Technology and serv …

EXERCISE + STARTUP NETWORKING = RunningStart.org ! We are start-up entrepreneurs, CXOs, innovators, and tech gurus who combine their running with conversation about their latest entrepreneurial endeavors. So join us, and get inspired for your next start-up while you burn a few calories.

Capital Business Source is a professional forum that provides support and education to small business owners in the DC metro area.

Welcome to Co-Founders Wanted of Washington, DC Meetup group! Maybe you are a serial entrepreneur, maybe you are a developer, and maybe corporate life is not for you. Have you been doing searches on CoFoundersLab.com? Tasted a startup, or want to startup your own business? Co-Founders Wanted of Washington, DC serves as an in-person matchmaking service for co-founders. Did you know VCs prefer co-founders over one-man startups? There are lots of benefits to starting a business with someone who com …

Welcome to Co-Founders Wanted of Arlington Meetup group! Maybe you are a serial entrepreneur, maybe you are a developer, and maybe corporate life is not for you. Have you been doing searches on CoFoundersLab.com? Tasted a startup, or want to startup your own business? Co-Founders Wanted of Northern VA serves as an in-person matchmaking service for co-founders. Did you know VCs prefer co-founders over one-man startups? There are lots of benefits to starting a business with someone who complements …

We believe in building teams of female entrepreneurs that inspire each other to thrive. We welcome business owners, to bloggers and everyone in-between!

NetworkOut organizes inclusive business networking events and opportunities to help local companies and professionals create meaningful business leads, seek new talent and find new business opportunities. Our events include breakfasts, business speakers and after work B2B happy hour events. Our business networking events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels to enable networking in a relaxed and inclusive social atmosphere.

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 saying goes, "it can be lonely at the top." Sistah CEOs is a group for African American women who own their own businesses and are looking for a peer group who can share experiences, challenges and joys of being a business owners. If you are are the CEO of your own company, running your business on a full-time basis, and are serious about networking, sharing resources and be a listening ear for others successful sistah businesses owners, then this is the MeetUp for you! Join us! We'll mix a …

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 …

Welcome to Centers of Influence, LLC (or COIs, LLC as we call ourselves). We are a networking organization that serves and creates COIs in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC areas. Our COI groups take the concept of referral networks to its ultimate level, by providing a consistent and effective forum for professionals in related industries, with access to the prospective clients that we want. Our local groups meet two days per month either for lunch, breakfast, or after work hours on a …

Come join us for a lunch of networking and getting to know other professionals on the back deck of Kilroys every Thursday from 11:30-1. There is no fee to attend, just the price for your lunch. We are an organized, structured, membership group with one profession per seat, however guests from all professions are welcome. We are continually growing and would like your business to grow with us. The seats that are already filled are: Financial Planner, Life Insurance, Property & Casualty Insurance …

Let's get together at lunch 11:30 AM - 1 PM and help each other make money. Admission is free, just buy lunch to keep our host "Alley Cat Restaurant" happy. Membership will be limited to one business per trade and is free. Since we are new the only slots closed are Catering, Window Relacement, General Contractor, & Real Estate Agent. Meetings will be at Alley Cat Restaurant located at #2 South Whiting Street, Alexandria, VA 22304 (The Old Bennigans across from Landmark Mall).

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 …

Are you looking for new customers? Come join us for lunch - many of our guests get new business their first lunch with our group! Our BNI group is a fun and friendly group - and each member of our group is willing to serve as your own personal sales force. Join us for lunch and see what we are all about!

Open Source Fashion started in New York City in April 2011.  We have cultivated a community of helpful innovators, and we are going to do the same in DC! The idea of the OSF Meetup group is to bring like minded people together to openly share ideas, contacts, and expertise with each other for the benefit of the entire meetup community, and our individual projects. The continuous emergence of new technologies and products are constantly changing how businesses are being conducted.  Whether you re …

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.

We invite you to join us for networking conversations over lunch with social entrepreneurs, "changemakers", business partners, professionals, investors, marketing specialists, small housing providers, GW alumni and other members of the Friendship Archway Network. 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 community events provide opportunities to dev …

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 …

Introduction This group explores the intersection of the data revolution and the art of creating value. Bring your inner data scientist and learn how people are not only doing cool things with data, but doing so in ways that help startups, businesses, and other organizations thrive. While we will always have industrial, academic, and government luminaries as speakers, this meetup will not just be about lectures and free pizza (or empanadas as we secure sponsors).  Simply put, we are building a …

Washington Event Network is a group of over 590 event planners and vendors in the DC Metro area.  The group is a mix of established event planners, those new to the industry, and business owners and vendors.  We offer profitable monthly networking events, a message board listing event tips and advice, and a free job & internship listing.  Our events are free or almost free.  We are making a big splash in the DC events industry.  We are already in the top 10% of all Meetups in the nation based on …

DCYE is a networking and educational organization for the young entrepreneurs of DC. With events like Fireside Chats, DCYE & Drinks, Business Book Clubs and co-working sessions, we aim to provide networking and educational resources to help every amazing young DC trep succeed!

The mission of Georgetown BNI Tuesday Lunch Group is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive, and professional "word-of-mouth" program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. We meet every Tuesday at 8:00 AM (DAILY GRILL 1310 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007...complimentary valet parking) to talk about our businesses and to give and get referrals from other professionals in the group.

We are a group of entrepreneurs coming together in the Washington, DC area to share tips, problem solving techniques, get/give advice on profitability.  We have a vast variety of products/services, and creative business ideas. We offer: *Networking*Seminars*Executive Coaching *Internet Marketing *Small Business Consulting *E-Commerce Training *Business Strategy development *Business Education *Tradeshow development * Entrepreneur training . . .  and a whole lot more . . . AND MOST IMPORTANTL …

Network and Nibble is designed for professionals to network with colleagues, meet new people, keep up with industry news and get leads on jobs and business opportunities. There is no formal program just a fantastic opportunity to create a solid professional network, at a fantastic restaurant and lounge...901! Remember to bring LOTS of business cards, hardy handshakes and broad smiles.

Asians and Asian Americans for One City,  3rd Sundays, 12:30PM to 2:30PM, meet in Chinatown, Wash. D.C. and connect with friends, old and new! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Asian American Professionals of DC's Friendship Archway Network are actively bridging cultural, digital and other divides in downtown Washington DC by coming together, working together and succeeding together! You are invited to join Asian American professionals and people of all backgrounds interested in Asian Americans, Chinese la …