Our Ascend DC October meeting for project managers (10/9) will focus on tools for Web and Mobile Project Management. This informal group is open to those that work in project management or serve in a comparable position at a creative/interactive agency. If this describes you and you live nearby, please join us and attend! We are an informal gathering of project managers in the DC Metro area who meet for networking, discussion, problem solving, and learning from one another. The group is open to …

THE I AM SHELLY BELL EXPERIENCE Welcome to the I Am Shelly Bell Experience. The fact that you landed on this page means you should become one of the "Bad Muthaflockers." It means you only flock to the most genuine, artsy, fun, confident building, inspiring experiences you can find! Who are we? We provide the community with meaningful interactions including poetry events, community causes, adventures, and group gatherings. We are dedicated to bridging the gaps between art and technology by findin …

GOSU Institute of Chinese Martial Arts is a program aiming to provide people with the highest level of Martial Arts for a low price. We teach Modern Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu, and Chinese Style Kickboxing.  One day we will have a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program too. Anyone is welcome whether you'd like to practice for fitness, self-defense, competition, or for mastery.  Our classes to improve your fitness, flexibility, athleticism, and Martial Arts foundation.  Lessons learned in this class ca …

Please join us in Downtown Wash. D.C. for FREE networking each month on 3rd Sundays noon. At this community event, we can meet in person. Please introduce yourself to members of the Allies Team and let them know you are interested in volunteering for the Major Giving Support Group project. This on land and online project involves many aspects. We are looking for volunteers who are near the project site in Washington D.C. near George Washington University and less than two blocks from the Foggy B …

We invite you to join us for Conversations for One City to bridge cultural, digital and other divides. We are allies and friends for "ONE CITY, ONE LOVE, ONE WORLD"!  Let's engage in conversations for friendship to strengthen harmony and unity of purpose among people from different groups and backgrounds. Let's get to know each other better for mutual understanding and support! Also sign up at www.meetup.com/ONECITY/ EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Join us for conversations over lunch (self-pay) on the 3 …

The Understand Men DC/Baltimore PAX community is led by a group of volunteers committed to share the education of PAX Programs. Our lives have been profoundly impacted by this work, and we host free events to generate interest in PAX workshops in Washington DC, Baltimore and Northern Virginia. PAX Programs is in the business of educating women about men. PAX, the Latin word for “peace” - and also an acronym for Partnership, Adoration and Xtasy - creates peace between the sexes by providing uniqu …

Are you ready? ¡Vámonos! Let's Go! We're here to take over the DC metro area with fun and fitness. We'll be doing a variety of activities, so feel free to suggest your favorite! Are you interested in walking? bootcamps? dancing? We can build this community together.

I decided to start this group after having been short listed for positions many times over the last year but only employed on short contractual projects.  I realized that I need other architectural and sustainability professionals to interact with and learn from to keep my skills in tact.  I thought if I need something like that, there must be others with the same needs.  If you are in a similar boat as me and want to keep your skills in tact, want constructive criticism, and support during time …

We are a laid back group of diverse people who enjoy hiking with others while exploring trails in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. A sense of humor is a must and we are very much a social hiking group. Our group focuses on camaraderie, safety while having good times out on the trail, and leading an active lifestyle. We enjoy Mother Nature's diversity as well as our own, so get your rear in gear and come on out and join us for a hike! Why We Hike - To have good times, make frie …

This group is for BLACK SINGLE CHRISTIANS in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virgina area) who want to meet, network and possibly establish friendships with other Black Christian Singles. The group seeks to provide a variety of events that assist in building social and/or personal relationships. Our goal is to keep this group ACTIVE and FUN--If that's what you're looking for this group is for YOU! If you have Meetup suggestions, please let us know. If you're a member, we ask that you PARTICIPATE! RSV …

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 …

REAL WORLD LOCAL CONTENT TO HELP YOU GROW AS A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR IN VA, DC, & MD! Over 950 DC Metro Real Estate Investors and growing! Visit our Blog: http://cazainvestornetwork.blogspot.com/ Monthly Format: 1) Intro: 15 min. 2) Training Q & A: 50min. 3) Deals / networking / Fun: 30 min. This year we are going to format each monthly training to correspond to the full life cycle of a real estate investor so that by the end of the year you have a solid real estate investment foundation. Jan: …

This is a collaborative community, not just a meetup group.  Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or cr …

Come join Independent Team Beachbody Coaches for a FREE weekly workout. Experience Beachbody workouts you have seen on TV like P90X, P90X+, INSANITY, Hip Hop Abs, Turbo Jam and Brazil Butt Lift, all for FREE! This workout group is designed to give you exposure to what fitness can be all about, while building friendships, and above all, having fun! If you are looking for a group of like-minded individuals to work out with who will keep each other motivated to reach our health & fitness goals - …

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

Agile software development is a great way to make good software that satisfies real needs and creates real value to those who build and use that software. Everyone on the team is concerned with the quality of the product. However, sometimes it can be an overwhelming task being the team member whose job it is to insure that the quality of the product is sufficient. DCAST was created to develop a community of those interested in agile software testing who are also interested in testing agile produ …

SPARK is a group of people committed to the well being of the single-parent family. Membership is open to all single parents with children under age eighteen. Most of our members are in Montgomery County, however, we serve the entire greater Washington, DC area with members throughout Maryland, Virginia, and DC. We are building a community where single parents can share the knowledge and provide the mutual support needed to experience a rewarding life for ourselves while raising our children to …

THIS GROUP HAS DECENTRALIZED. We all have equal rights and responsibilities and resources. Any member can schedule a group meeting. As adults we are all responsible for our own safety, plans, and materializing our desires such as reaching out to others and making connections. If this is impossible for a group member to do, then I highly encourage they seek help from a professional who can help them navigate and make their own tools. This group in no form or way replaces or comes close to replaci …

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. …

Life coaches and coaching consultants help people succeed in achieving their lifestyle or quality of life. Come to meet and share with everyone about basic principles, your approach and success as you define it. Network with a wonderful group of professionals, life coaches, business prospects and community activists. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! You will not only meet life coaches at this networking event, you will also meet professionals and people of diverse background because our intention is to pr …

This Washington DC group is for everyone interested in Web Design, Graphics, Software Development as well as in networking, building online businesses and achieving one's Big Dream. Sometimes only a few web designer show up, therefore, we collaborate with similar groups which will meet at this same event for more new contacts, better networking, fun and mutual support. We appreciate the awesome leadership of Jonathan Perrelli, Adam Zuckerman and others at thefort.vc and foster.ly to facilitate e …

Come mastermind and learn from some the top agents in the area. Jan: Mindset, business planning and goal setting! Set the stage for an awesome year - come see how Mega Agents plan for an awesome year. Feb: Generate over 100 leads a month using craigslist. March: How to build a blog that gives you TONS of LEADS! April: How to build a referral network by leveraging Facebook! May: 7 Killer strategies to dominate your Farm Area. June: How to build and nurture your database for an ENDLESS stream …

Exclusive Referral Circle is dedicated to growing the businesses of its members. We all love referrals. They are the engines that keep our businesses moving forward. Together let's build up a strong team of professionals who can feed each other. In this group we refer our COI, friends, family, and business family. The dream is to build an exclusive business referral team. If you are in a seat in the group then your industry is covered and no one who does what you do can become a member and take …

NO stuffed-shirt old codgers peddling their books and tapes that promise you’ll become the next Real Estate Millionaire if you buy them here. NO cheesy, yellow ‘WE BUY HOUSES’ bandit signs endorsed here. NO vague, outdated ideas that simply don’t work in today’s market here. What you WILL find here are straightforward, No BS ways to make money in Real Estate. Taught buy people who are in the trenches every day, doing it the RIGHT way! Founder, Chris Goff, wanted to create a REI Club where fello …

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 …

Your potential is limited only by your excuses. Whether you work in a corporate environment or from home, whether you are a student or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining communication and leadership skills. Become a Better Speaker Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to formulate and convey your ideas, you open a new world of possibilities. You will be more pe …

We are offering this meet-up to bring like minded folks together to have fun and exercise. 24Fit Club attendees want to make new friendships and get a good sweat on, while learning more about healthy nutrition & exercise. We welcome All Ages & All Skill Levels. Our class exercises change weekly & include: bootcamp, core conditioning, fun games and more. Every exercise move can be modified for the beginner to the advanced...we focus on making our meetups challenging and fun as we build friendship …

Calling all awesome CoPreneurs (couples in business) or entrepreneurs in a relationship, in the DC Metro and Northern Virginia area to join our global village of awesome entrepreneurial couples in business who have each others' back. We’re committed to helping each other succeed in business and to live increasingly satisfying fulfilled lives, while enjoying the journey together! Membership in CoPreneur is currently free as we build our awesome core group. Become a founding member now and enjoy f …