The B2B Content Marketing Meetup was born from a simple idea: content marketing is the most powerful marketing methodology out there today. Write something that educates people about something they care about, provide them something that is valuable and that they can actually use, and you can attract tons of loyal customers to you and build a brand name as well. Combine that with modern technology, such as social media, email and video, and you’ve got the perfect combination. It’s an effort to b …

Jeanette Blix of Fundametals.net and Cindy Wimmer of Sweet Bead Studio, two jewelry artists, met at a coffee shop and talked wire. They talked about art and jewelry. They talked about growing and advancing their skills. And over a latte and cocoa, they talked about the lack of workshops in the Northern Virginia/DC metropolitan area. “Well this will just not do!”, they decided. And so, ArtBliss was born. ArtBliss is a new series of workshops that encompass jewelry design and mixed media from inte …

Are You a parent of kids in 1st, 2nd , 3rd grade who would like to have their kids involved in more social activity and make new friends ... ? We are living in an internet age where free social interaction between kids are limited to few minutes of recess in schools.  what we end up are kids glued to either their angry birds and other video games on iPad and TV.. With everyone tied up with jobs and other daily chores we have limited time to arrange a play date or catch up with other kids. As the …

NoVA Christian Film is a non-profit ministry in northern Virginia encouraging the fellowship, networking, and collaboration of local Christian filmmakers. We seek to educate, train, and equip filmmakers to make an impact on Hollywood with the message of Jesus Christ through our words, godly attitudes on set, and excellent films. Soli Deo Gloria! http://www.novachristianfilm.com

I decided to put a meetup together to find people who are interested in Video editing, Audio production and Animations... TV, Flash, After Effects, Final Cut, Maya, Voice Overs etc.. Meet other local people who are interested in networking, learning and partnering in ventures. I am personally interested in Finding partners for putting together a WEB VIDEO VENTURE.. If you are interested... let me know. Otherwise, join us to learn and network... We will have face to face meetings as well as W …

We are a community of software industry professionals in the Washington DC area meeting regularly to discuss the business of software. This group is the place for software developers, vendors, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, directors, and engineers to learn and share the most recent business and technical innovations, trends, experiences, challenges, and opportunities in the software industry.

Refresh Rockville is a community of designers and developers working to refresh the creative, technical, and professional culture of New Media endeavors in Rockville, Maryland and the surrounding area. Promoting design, technology, usability, and standards. We have a special relationship with Montgomery College, who hosts the event, which gives us a regular meeting place and connection with upcoming design and developing professionals.

You in talent acquisition/recruitment/technology/studying/job search? Then this group is for you! Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, ERE.net members and hiring managers. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, eRecruitment, social media, web 2.0/recruitment 2.0, talent management, best & next practices, and building business relationships. Corporate talent acquisition practitioners are especially encouraged to join to share your front line experience. Other Topics of discussion: …

Tired of fighting the fight by yourself? Looking to find out how to be the leader in your industry - in the eyes of your prospects? Looking to overtake your biggest competitor? The biggest problem most of our businesses have is we do not generate an adequate number of leads, appointments or opportunities to produce the number of sales or clients we desire. The biggest FAILURE in most of our businesses is we do not Market our own business good enough, or at all in many cases. Most of us just don' …

This informal group is primarily for unemployed or under-employed professionals and professionals who are looking for a new job. The goal is to meet once or twice a month at various locations in DC, VA and MD to network, work on resumes and cover letters, practice interview techniques, share ideas and leads an boost morale. NOTE: It is NOT okay to promote your own personal interests/products/web sites/books/services etc, or to distribute ANY materials at meetings without the prior knowledge and …

Networking Your Biz Events and Marketing Solutions Meetup Group was established by Networking Your Biz Events LLC. Networking Your Biz Events LLC offers cost effective opportunities for you to get promoted, connected, educated and grow through our educational business networking events, exclusive trade shows, throughout the internet including social media and on our website www.nybevents.com. As a company and through this meetup group we want to provide professional and educational forums for bu …

Gather to discuss current business events, trends, share experiences, and to network with other people interested in Business. Meet the sharpest minds in the area. Network, learn what you are looking for, and how we can help you get connected to the right people and the right opportunity. We currently have several Business / social media / eCommerce / Online Reseller projects and would like to see if we connect and work together, and build a mutually beneficial relationship. This Meetup is the f …

Do you create art with fiber, including art quilts, freeform crochet, embroidery, needle felting, and mixed media involving fiber (fabric, wool, etc)? Do you enjoy seeing what others are doing, sharing techniques and working in a fun, supportive environment? Join us Sunday June 9th from 2-3:30pm at CraftWorks at Cool Spring (an arts and nature nonprofit) for a meet & greet to gauge interest in building this community. Bring samples of your work for show & tell. If there is sufficient interest, t …

This group is for local area bloggers (business and personal bloggers) in the Loudoun and Fairfax Counties of Northern Virginia who want to network, socialize and support each other's blogging efforts, projects and endeavors. Our goal is to serve as a resource providing area bloggers ample opportunities for PR, education and mentorship. We welcome discussions, ideas and contributions from members that help group members maximize their blog efforts, presence and visibility.

Executive Leadership and Career Management are the responsibilities of each of us in our lifetime. "Leaders are not born" and skills and competencies can be learned and take you from good to great. The group was started to encourage creativity, innovation, and inspiration for professionals and executives who want to make an impact on their lives and on the lives of people in their communities. Workshops and seminars can be provided on a number of topics, can be customized for the group, and are …

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 …

Meet makeup artists, stylists and other industry related professionals, create strong industry connects and create/collaborate on projects.

Led by kick-butt, nationally-renowned career expert and nurturing, Paul Sandhu this high-energy group is designed around a structured curriculum that promises to move job seekers forward in their campaign. As current HR leader at HR Solutions LLC knows what it takes to get a job faster and how to leap ahead of the competition--and will show you how! Details about the club: Pre-Registration is strongly encouraged, so we can ensure seating for you! At our meetings, you will: • Learn how do your re …

A place for change makers, technological forerunners and social entrepreneurs to come together to discuss ideas and build new relationships.

The two main goals are to highlight some great marketing techniques on-line and in the "real world" to take your small business to the next level. Take part in sharing and in learning about some great places and methods to promote your business. Learn the "ins" and "outs" of social media marketing. This is very much a group sharing meeting. Bring your ideas. Learn how to use video in your marketing. Hosted by Odiveo.com at their new offices in Rockville Maryland.  A new guest speaker and topic w …