WE ARE A GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS CURRENTLY WORKING ON INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AID, TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. OUR MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS + SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS WHO WISH TO COLLABORATE, NETWORK + SHARE IDEAS WITH EACH OTHER. WE WELCOME ANYONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCE WORKING ON INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES. IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE GROUP, PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW BEFORE REQUESTING MEMBERSHIP. THANK YOU! Thanks for checking out our new group. We have launched this me …

We are the largest and most active Dating & Men’s self development forum in the Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the largest in the world with over 1,200 members. We are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who are looking to improve their dating lives and master their social surroundings. We have recently expanded to include a rapidly growing community in Miami, FL as well. Many of our members found us after reading books like “The Game” by Neil Strauss, a st …

HR Girlfriends is a networking community for women working in or providing services to the Human Resources field, who are looking for an environment to socially and professionally collaborate. The community provides a friendly environment for open minded professionals to share common interests. HR Girlfriends knows no color lines and ALL women are welcome! If you are looking for a community of professional girlfriends who understands your world, this group is for you. We will get together for n …

Hi! ProductCamp DC is a series of community organized gatherings focused on product related topics. Professionals interested in designing, building, launching and marketing great products gather to learn from one another and share their experiences. ProductCamp DC was conceived to fulfill the mission of advancing our capability to conceive, build, and market great products through an open and collaborative community. Whether you are in a large enterprise, small business, startup, non-profit or g …

This group is for enthusiasts, consultants, end-users, and partners who work with the Microsoft Dynamics CRM product in the Washington, DC metro area. If you are a current user, evaluating the product, or looking to just talk shop with people who have been using the product for years, this is your group! We will be hosting meet-ups throughout DC and the Metro area (likely to include the suburbs into VA or Maryland). Please join if you live in or near Washington DC and are looking to have fun …

G.W.H.L.G. is a group of area hospitality resources ranging from consultants, liquor distributors, POS providers, beer distributors, pest control specialists, beverage specialists, paper products, linen cleaners, and everyone in the business dedicated to exchanging ideas, sharing contacts, increasing profits, building business, developing our market and other methods for improving the greater Washington, D.C. hospitality community.

One idea, one team, one solution at a time is what it's all about.  Conceptualize, design, develop and deploy a new app, web service or product every three weeks.  Share in the fun, excitement and equity of the next big thing.  No need to wait in line to pitch for a limited amount of spots to get your idea up and running.   No need to pay to join a group of strangers for a few days hoping that you can put together something meaningful and move forward.  Join our community of entrepreneurs, devel …

Our Local Chapter is dedicated to getting Avaya members from the Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland area together to share ideas and experiences and learn about Avaya and other communications products and services.

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 …

We are DC-area technology entrepreneurs and innovators who want to build viable and vibrant business based on hardware, whether electronic, mechanical, or other. Atoms are the new bits: We believe that the time is ripe for a new wave of entrepreneurship in hardware in the United States and worldwide. Lean startup / pretotype methodologies: Thanks to inexpensive contract manufacturing, domestic and overseas, 3D printing, programmable hardware, and an Internet to propagate ideas, the principles of …

This is a group for anyone who has attended the "Business of Software" Conference, watched the live stream or even just wanted to go. Let's create the same atmosphere here in DC to talk about the software industry, meet with peers and learn how to make our software companies better. We meet once every 2 months on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.  This is designed to give us roughly 6 meetups per year to fill the gap between BoS conferences.

For the seasoned communicator seeking examples of best practices or successful campaigns, white papers and award summaries don't cut it. You can't ask questions or probe the reasons behind strategies. You can't meet the decision makers and find out what they were really thinking. The DC Communicators Roundtable invites senior level public relations and marketing professionals to monthly meetings where we exchange ideas about successful communications campaigns. This is an opportunity to network …

Dear Music Lover, One of the greatest lies being told across the industry is that there is no money to be made in music. We know better! This meeting is just one of three strategies that we are implementing to put the proper tools into the hands of music professionals - whether you're an artist, songwriter, producer, manager, photographer, or just someone who really likes music. Music is not to be treated as an over glorified, really expensive hobby. It's who we are. We shape the culture. If you …

This meetup is for all people interested in learning about all natural authentic aromatherapy without the sales pitch. Our meetup is about basic therapeutic and subtle aromatherapy knowledge, safety and craftsmanship for healing and wellness. The meetup is for people who want to help themselves to a healthier more rewarding life. We post and cover topics tailored to practitioners (massage therapists, reflexologists, energy workers, etc), healthcare professionals and the general public. Check our …

You may be a Power User of AppDynamics. You may be a casual user. You may just want to get to know us better. Wherever you are on the user spectrum, you should join us at AppJam 2013. This year, the AppDynamics Customer Summit is taking its show on the road. We want to visit a city near you, and make it easy for you to: Hear about the AppJam product roadmap Tap into the deep knowledge base of AppDynamics engineers and customers Learn best practices and hear real-world customer success stories Ne …

A group for users of AutoCAD for Mac - all skill levels are welcome. Meetups are a chance to mingle with fellow users (and sometimes Autodesk Product Managers), solve problems, and share product feedback. Meetups will generally contain a cocktail/hors d'oeuvres component, happily provided by Autodesk.

Welcome to the Washington DC Agile User Group! The mission of the Washington DC Agile User Group is to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of agile practices, and support a community of local practitioners on their agile journey. Our meetings present industry experts, opportunities for learning, networking, and provide an open forum for collaboration and knowledge sharing among local Agile practitioners on varied topics related to agile methodologies. Meetings are held monthly and o …

A local group forming around the Podio work platform, from Citrix. You're invited if you've never heard of Podio, use and love Podio in your business or team, or are taking Podio past its basics through advanced programming. This group is not sponsored or endorsed by Podio. Just a group of hobbyists that love a great product.