Merge is a blog discussing design and entrepreneurship curated by designer Doug Powell. On Merge, designers can find information and inspiration to take their business ideas directly to market. http://mergeblog1.wordpress.com/ Merge Meetups will be most valuable for people working as designers or creative professionals who are interested in discussing new ways of building their business.

Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast. * Compare Notes * Exchange Ideas * Learn from Others’ Mistakes * Brainstorm with Peers * Find Partners * Small Group Atmosphere * Serious Conversation Bootstrappers Breakfasts® are for founders of early stage technology startups. It is a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. These breakfasts were designed for entrepreneurs to share ideas and leverage thoughts with other folks who are serious …

Are you a Christian entrepreneur, growing a business or exploring ideas. How does being a Christian impact you as an entrepreneur or in your place of business? Do you ever wish you could meet other Christians who share your business interests, just to encourage and bounce ideas off each other? You are part of a unique group of individuals who want make living their Christian faith and values a priority in their everyday lives, including their businesses. Our goal is to create a group of business …

Welcome to The Adventure Club for Extraordinary Women! (If I could put the above in blinking colored lights I would /grin...*that's* how excited I am about this group.) My name is Jen Vertanen and I'm so incredibly happy you've found your way here. I created this group for ordinary + extraordinary women just like me. You know...women who want to have their cake and eat it too and make zero qualms or apologies to the contrary. I believe that adventures come in all shapes and sizes and may be adre …

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.

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.

The Minneapolis Jaycees are dedicated to providing opportunities for people 18-40 to develop their leadership skills through social action, personal growth, networking, and fellowship. As a civic organization for young people, the Minneapolis Jaycees are developing the next generation of leaders by providing opportunities to stand up and take initiative in their community. We engage young people ages 18-40 through project management and social entrepreneurship that will make an impact in their c …

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 …

This group is for professionals who want to make more meaningful connections, who want to collaborate and innovate, who are interested in creating something lasting. This is not your traditional entrepreneur and nonprofit networking group. If you are looking for another group where you can show up, hand out cards, have some booze and go home- we are not for you, sorry. We think it's important for people in the business and nonprofit, and government, sectors to be speaking to each other regularly …

Tired of brainstorming with yourself in the mirror?  Let's gather some creative, innovative, fun and interesting people together to TALK TO THINK! Talk. Laugh. Think. Run your ideas by a bunch of other innovators.... Stay tuned! We're plotting some fun TALK TO THINK events. A salon is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and partly to refine the taste and increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation - "either to please or …

Health Tech Startups. We are building things that make healthcare better. If you are working on a healthcare venture, or want to connect with the healthcare start-up community then this is your crowd. We're hosting speaker events, co-Working meetups, and several other events aimed at building the healthcare technology eco-system in Minnesota. A lot of the things we're talking about are, specific challenges and opportunities in healthcare and launching health tech start-ups. As a growing communit …

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 …

MyFirestorm is an organization in the Twin Cities designed for motivated high quality business professionals to meet, socialize, and pass referrals. It is comprised of individuals who are committed to building their business by referrals and by networking. MyFirestorm groups and socials are typically composed of salespeople, entrepreneurs, business owners, and others whose business can be influenced by networking and referrals. Guests are always welcome at meetings and socials. The goal of MyFir …

Connecting professionals passionate about small business growth and marketing to come together and create content, host events that educate and inspire business owners and marketers. We want to support each other in our content creation knowing this will help our businesses and the ones we serve. Content ideas include: Seminars, writing a book, writing white papers, writing blog posts, holding networking events, hosting speakers, holding workshops, doing goodwill, and with more ideas to come!

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 …

The BizLounge Network provides an opportunity for individuals to network, learn, and get involved with other business professionals. Our vision is to build an alliance of supporters who are committed to growing and enabling better business through networking, ongoing education, and involvement in the BizLounge community. Our goals: #1: Creating Connections To help you build your pool of resources by connecting you to other entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds. #2: Continuing Education To provi …