This is a group for like-minded professionals to network and to share business interests, ideas and experiences. This is also a forum for professionals that are open to forming partnerships in new/existing business opportunities.

Thanks for your interest in becoming a member of ProNet & Associates. Our association is the ultimate community for young entrepreneurs across who want to increase their chances of business success. ProNet members represent the best in business. They understand personal sacrifice, risk-taking and hard work and ProNet provides them with a unique opportunity to connect with others who also appreciate the special challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.

Going where no Lean has gone before! **Running the simplest experiments to quickly validate business assumptions** Software developers, engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs: Are you building the right product? We help you be more innovative, stop wasting time, and be more successful! LEAN STARTUP is a collection of principles and techniques aimed at creating a product/service under conditions of extreme uncertainty. The group provides learning, support, and discussion focused on Lean methods (v …

A social group for helping connect busy techies, geeks and entrepreneurs who are also busy parents in the Baltimore area. We hope to meet every other month or so in an informal way to share our projects, compare notes on entrepreneurship, and support each other as we strive for that ever elusive "work/life balance." Babysitters encouraged, spouses welcome! (And non-parents are welcome, too -- we're inclusive.)

We're a group of local entrepreneurs looking to bring together other entrepreneurs around the area. Whether you're currently in a startup or just interested in entrepreneurship, this group is for you. There's no sense in going down the startup path alone, come meet some friends you can network and share your thoughts. We plan to meet monthly and will switch up the format each time. Some meetups will be simple networking one's, while others will feature guest speakers talking on topics relevant a …

Join business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs for a monthly networking and referral breakfast. The monthly breakfast will be held in a local Anne Arundel County restaurant (hopefully a restaurant owned by a member). Members will have an opportunity to network and to give a short "elevator speech" to the group. In addition we will have monthly speakers covering current topics and trends of interest to small business.

Reach your business goals with “en-HER-gy In Business” events including the "Power of en-HER-gy Success Circle", a coaching group for women who have or want to have their own businesses, have goals and ideas for those businesses, and want action-oriented support and accountability. Each woman in the group becomes interested in your success, because each woman cares – it’s what we do! The result is a sisterhood gathering to ensure that everyone meets her own short-term goals to fulfill a long-ter …

How do you measure success?  The amount of money you make?  How far you’ve advanced in your chosen field? The number of awards and credentials you’ve earned?  Certainly, these are all achievements that we as professionals and entrepreneurs should be proud of, but what is equally (if not more) important is that we stay grounded, maintain work-life balance, and use our successes to help others and our communities.  If you agree, then this group is for you! Let’s get together to share our experienc …

"Hey, do you know a good (mechanic, doctor, wedding planner, dentist, electrician, photographer, beautician, accountant, tutor, etc.)?" If you like to do business with people that you know and trust, this meetup group is the place to expand your network and develop relationships. Share with others what you do, sell, or make. Tell what services/products you are looking for. Whether your goal is to market, sell, buy, barter, or make new friends - this group is for you.

From wireframes to Beta, early stage companies (and ideas) can demo and get invaluable feedback.  Join us for coffee and bagels.  Very early stage focused.  Great way to get your product off to a good start and work on your pitch!

Hi there students and startups! Posting on job forums can be so boring- it leaves little room for direct peer-to-peer interaction. There's nothing better than putting a face to a company or applicant's name- so we'll be hosting a regular session for students and startups to interact live. This group was created to help you network and create opportunities for local students interested in gaining practical business experience by working at local startups. Start-ups can also expect to benefit from …

This is a group for entrepreneurs and those aspiring to be. We’ll get together to share knowledge, promote our businesses, make professional connections, and have a good time. Events will include brunch, happy hour, brainstorming sessions, seminars, webinars, and other opportunities to support, encourage, and interact with one another. We hope to meet-up with you soon! The group is sponsored by The Biz Knows. Learn more about The Biz Knows at http://www.thebizknows.com

The Society of CEOs and Business Leaders was founded to bring like-minded business professionals together to help leverage each others businesses.  The Society of CEOs and Business Leaders strives to provide its members with useful information and valuable resources in order to grow and develop themselves as leaders.

This group will act as a platform for those who are interested in investing in Africa. We will act as promoters of African Culture and to engage in issues that relate to doing business in Africa and to help us understand what is required to invest successfully in different regions of Africa. Group members are encouraged to share investment ideas.

This is a group for entrepreneurs interested in growing business for their ventures. All skill levels are welcome!! This group was started with startup entrepreneurs in mind because pitching, raising capital, finding co-founders, marketing, legal, and product development all seem to be covered, but arguably the most important skill, the skill on which entire ventures live and die by doesn't get much attention: Business Development

Hi I’m Sharifa, RN & business owner. After graduating as a Registered Nurse, I  decided to stay within the DMV and give back to my community. I am blessed to meet successful individuals who are not only great listeners who give great advice, but also fun and down to earth and are a beacon for positive thinking.  I encourage positive thinkers from all walks of life that are passionate about achieving success to join. I consider myself to be very hard-working, self-motivated and I am always seekin …

Do you own a home based business? Are you looking to start a home business? Never thought of starting a home based business until you read this? Well then, this group is for you. Join local women and network with other local women. Introduce your business to others or learn about other's businesses. Did you know that 81% of women that make over 100K a year earn that amount through a home based business? Each month we will feature two businesses to share their businesses. In addition, we will dis …

Let's get together for lunch! This group of DIVAS (Daring, Innovative, Vibrant, Authentic, Savvy) is for women who are looking to make new friends, create new collaborations and want to be in a empowering environment. The type of woman who would enjoy this group is a work at home mom, entrepreneur, small business owner, author, speaker, coach or a woman interested in starting a business. We will start our lunch time fun at Le Madeline's in Columbia, MD. Come, join us, let's do lunch!