Welcome to the Minnesota Lean Startup group. As a group we are going to be exploring the Lean Startup approach to new product development and customer development centered around building a product with a core set of functionality in rapid iterations driven by validated learning (testable hypothesis, actionable results.) Twitter (@MNLeanStartup): http://twitter.com/MNLeanStartup Google Group: http://bit.ly/MNLeanStartupGroup * The Lean Startup is a trademark and service mark owned by Eric Rie …

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.

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 …

Are you a Central Minnesota business professional or business owner who is looking to move your company or career forward? Are you looking to improve your leadership? Does finding the balance between work and family elude you? Hardcover, softcover, audio, e-books and pdf  however you enjoy reading is great and we would love your involvement and feedback from each months book.  We read a book a month.  We don't all finish the book on time, but we meet to learn from each other and discuss how we h …

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 …

Inspired Leaders meet once a month to network, discuss leadership topics, mastermind on professional issues, take a break from stress and enjoy dedicated learning time. If you are a Business Owner, Manager or Leader in an organization, join our group that meets monthly; 1st Thursday of the month 11:30 - 12:00 Networking 12:00 - 1:15 Lunch and Mastermind Each month we'll present a leadership topic, discuss leadership challenges, ideas, solutions & resources. There is also a Mastermind component …

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 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 …

Biggest and Best BNI chapter! Come visit to grow yourself and your business. 70 businesses represented.

Let’s get together and share ideas and referrals. This is a noncompetitive environment to explain your business and what is new with it. Group will meet once a month in Woodbury. Email Anthony@Anthonycardinal.com To Check And See If There Is An Opening For Your Business. Thank You!

We will start the year with Business 101, 102 and Economics 102. Each week a small group (9-10) will together to watch a short video on each of these topics and discuss afterward. It will stimulate our minds to work as a mastermind and learn more about business. This group was formed for anyone who would like to network, discuss business or never had the chance to go to business school The topics will be in this order: (We will watch and discuss 1-2 topics each meetup) Business 101: Principles o …

Have you ever had an idea you thought could change the world - be it a business, an app, or a crusade? We intend to act on it. We're a group of creatives, business developers, entrepreneurs, and everyday Joes who come together to refine actionable concepts and introduce them to the masses. We find ourselves in an ever-changing economy being stifled by antiquated models motivated solely by profit. We intend to contribute to the evolution of our current marketplace. In order to do this we need ide …

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 …

Welcome Visitors! We meet every Tuesday @ 7:00 am We are happy to welcome vistors! Please join us for our meeting and be prepared with a 60 second commercial about your business and bring 30 business cards to hand out. BNI members, on average, increase their business 20% the first year. Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. We have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one …

As a civic organization for young people, the Northwest Area 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 communities and build leadership skills. As Jaycees, we always have fun and in the process- the Northwest Area Jaycees provide leadership and management training for its members throu …

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 …

Rise & Shine Networking Group's main propose is for business professionals; Men & Women to come together to connect, learn, grow and support each other through monthly meetings. If you own your own business, thinking of starting a new business or work for a company, Rise and Shine is a place where connections can develop and business referrals can start.  This group is open to anyone.  We Do Not limit 1 business to 1 person.  You are NOT REQUIRED to ATTEND BOTH MEETINGS. Attend at your convenien …

Whether you be a marketeer, peace advocate, social entrepreneur, student, or philosopher, join our group and keep your eyes pealed for something fresh in the Misesian Mutualism produce section.

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 …

Arbor Lakes Networkers is a chapter of Business Networking International (BNI). We get together every Tuesday morning at 7:30am to network, learn about each other's businesses, and pass referrals. Come be a part of a great group of business owners and professionals, and experience first hand the power of referral marketing.

Give Us 2 Hours & We’ll Show You How To Tap Into a Group of Local Businesses That Referred Over $700,000 in Business in the Last 12 Months. This could be the “Game Changer” for your business. We currently have referrals for the professions listed below. The purpose of our group is to refer business to each other & make life easier for all of us. In the last 12 months our group has referred over $700k of business to each other, in fact our motto is “Givers Gain”. Please join us, for coffee & net …

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 …