I decided to take over this meetup because we need a group for finance and finance related professionals in the DC area to network.  If you work in finance or a related industry like investment banking, commercial banking, hedge funds, private equity, public equity, LBO, credit, M&A, accounting, economics, consulting, corporate finance, etc. then this is *definitely* the group for you. As for me, I just moved here a few weeks ago to start a job as an investment banker outside of DC.  Before this …

Are you in Direct Sales? Are you looking to expand your business and network with other amazing women and meet potential recruits, do networking functions, and many more opportunities to get you and your business out in the public eye as well as build lasting friendships in the process? Then this is the group for you! Our group is for serious Independent Consultants in Direct Sales that are willing to commit to this group for one year. To learn more about our rules please come to one of our meet …

This is a group for nonprofits using Salesforce in the DC area to network, share best practices, and enjoy tasty snacks. Please join us*! (*) All are welcome, including consultants...for now. This group exists to share knowledge and help members help each other. We applaud the many consultants doing significant pro bono Salesforce.com work and/or helping online via the the nonprofit google groups + LinkedIn. However, any consultant(s) or vendors taking advantage of this open environment will be …

WINFORMS is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practice of operations research and the management sciences in the greater Washington DC area. WINFORMS, with 120 individual members, is one of the largest geographic sections of INFORMS. WINFORMS holds joint meetings with many other organizations, such as the Institute for Industrial Engineering National Capital Chapter, the National Economists Club, and the Washington Statistical Society. In addition, WINFOR …

V.FIT DC is one of Washington DC's premier Concierge Fitness & Wellness services. Our services include, but are not limited to, personal training, group fitness, fitness testing/assessments, corporate wellness solutions, nutritional consultations and hotel/condo gym management and consulting. Through this meetup group, we would like to introduce our V.FIT For A Cause program. Part of our core values as a community based business is to do our part in giving back to the community and helping tho …

Connect with Self Spirit Nature Spiritual Adventurous Women Release, heal, manifest your dreams into reality. Marianna Mujica, MSW, LGSW guides and empowers women on nature-based adventures where they connect with their bodies, minds and spirits and experience joy, power, passion, purpose, balance and serenity. Testimonials from past hike participants: Hiking with Marianna Mujica in the woods is a unique soul-nourishing, body-supporting event.                                                     …

. The purpose of Professional Fashion Designers and Makeup Artistry Group is to engage Artists within the Fashion and Beauty Industry including Jewelry Designers and Accessories' Stylist. We welcome Artists seeking work and practice on many levels of expertise within the field of Makeup Application for other Professionals in the Fashion and Modeling Industry such as Photographers, Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Wardrobe Consultants, Fashion Designers  Stylists and Consultant; Videographers, Phot …

SERENITY is a group of down-to-earth people who seek to help others to deal with the day-to-day stresses in their life through a variation of holistic techniques. We strive to constantly operate under the Golden Rule. SERENITY vows to offer its services with the utmost integrity and to treat each person with a loving, compassionate and non-judgmental attitude. Website: serenityguides.webs.com Email:  serenityguides@yahoo.com Phone:  443-223-0986 DISCLAIMER   Information you receive from any an …

There are a lot of people in the D.C. Metro area who have been exposed to Polarity™ Thinking, a theory, process, and assessment tool developed by Barry Johnson, PhD of Polarity Management Associates, Inc. This Meet-up is one of many efforts to develop the community of Polarity Thinkers to: 1) learn more about generative value pairs we call "polarities," 2) share information about what's happening in the broader Polarity™ Thinking community, 3) share ways Polarity Thinkers in the area are using t …

Welcome Welcome Welcome.  The Get Up, Move, and Explore (Gum_E) the DMV meetup was created for men and women to keep each other motivated as we strive to increase our physical activity. I love my couch and TV but sometimes I need to love them a little bit less. I want to create a group of friends that get out and explorer different events around the Washington DC area.  These events will focus more on us putting one foot in front of the other than being sit down events. We sit down enough at wor …

Come join us at this Meetup with locals who are interested in practicing or just learning more about The Law of Attraction and other Laws of the Universe. If you want to, have, be, or do more in your life then you have attracted this opportunity. Join now. Group sizes will be limited. . Our facilitator is Jasper Stanford, a licensed International LifeSuccess Coach and business partner with Bob Proctor from the movie "The Secret." Jasper was taught by Bob directly to teach all of his seminar cour …

Engaged in social media and looking for new ideas or interesting connections? The Baltimore Social Media Meetup is the place for you. We will start every meeting with 1/2 hour of hands on followed by a presentation on the latest and end with networking. The group is intended for the full range of professionals involved in Social Media. So if you are new to Social Media, provide Social Media consulting, or develop your corporate Social Media strategy this is the group for you.

Asians and Asian Americans for One City,  3rd Sundays, 12:30PM to 2:30PM, meet in Chinatown, Wash. D.C. and connect with friends, old and new! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Asian American Professionals of DC's Friendship Archway Network are actively bridging cultural, digital and other divides in downtown Washington DC by coming together, working together and succeeding together! You are invited to join Asian American professionals and people of all backgrounds interested in Asian Americans, Chinese la …

Whether you're in the military, studying conflict resolution, or working as a consultant for the DOD, here's a great opportunity to mingle, network, and make friends. I figure we could start things off by meeting for drinks every few weeks, though I'm certainly opened to taking suggestions on other activities (movies, museums, lectures, etc.). Also, if you're keen on helping run the group, that would be much appreciated. (I just want to get this thing off the ground!) Cheers, Damien

This Meetup is for active members of the Government Contractors Meetup who are pre-registered to attend the current workshop series. New members are welcomed to attend at the beginning of each series.  The current 8-week series ends April 4, 2013.  A new series will begin 3 weeks later; that topic will be announced on April 4th.  (In the meanwhile, join and attend the Government Contractors Meetup.  This meetup has interesting short topics and great opportunity to network.) Series meetings will …

This is a group for women of all ages interested in fashion. Let's come together to network, shop, share and explore what's happening in the fashion industry. If you are a style consultant, fashion historian, blogger, shop owner, etc. this group is for you. We will plan shopping trips, visit museums, take day trips, discuss fashion movies/books, and all things stylish.

Motivation in a group setting to get fit and stay fit. Anyone who is interested in joining should be in physical shape to undertake basic physical activities. You should consult your physician before undertaking any diet or exercise program. It is hard in our professional careers to maintain the motivation to not de-compensate after coming home from work. The purposes of this group is set goals and achieve them with the professional assistance of Mr. Owen Lentz who currently plays for Maryland E …

If you have ever felt alone and in the dark about how to take your business to the next level, then this group is for you. Napoleon Hill in "Think and Grow Rich" uncovered a secret of all successful entrepreneurs as the Mastermind Principle. He described it as "The coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony." This group is dedicated to the definite purpose of: -Exponentially growing the profits of your business By: -Un …

What are the best treatment options for replacing my teeth? What are the new advances and technology in implant dentistry? How do I choose the right dental implant dentists? How do I decide between treatment solutions presented to me? How much does the proposed treatments cost? How do I choose a treatment option that best fits my needs and finances? These are some of the questions patients are faced with everyday when deciding on dental implants to replace their teeth and the answers are not alw …

This group is intended to support therapists, massage therapists, nutritionists, personal trainers, managers and other "people professionals" who want to meet each other and who have an interest in adding coaching to their repertoire.  It's also for coaches who want to learn more about how they can make new contacts, increase their knowledge, create new referral partnerships and share their love of coaching. Coaching and wellness professions have an intimate relationship WITHIN their clients.  …

The ultimate goal of our group is for you and our group members to obtain a strong global presence. We understand the complexities and intricacies of the global marketplace. The more countries, languages, and cultures involved, the more attention will be required in the execution of your strategy. Visionary business leaders understand these barriers and risks involved but also understand the potential rewards that can result, including new revenue streams, sales channels, and partnerships. All …

This meetup is for SharePoint professionals: - Network with fellow SharePoint Professionals - Learn about new developments - Share your knowledge Please join us and explore the world of SharePoint...

SHE CAN SHOOT© has become the largest firearms female only group on the East Coast. Currently, we have chapters in Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.  In the next few months a chapter will be in the VA Hampton Roads area. SHE CAN SHOOT© is a group committed to offering support to women who are interested in developing or enhancing their shooting proficiency as well as self-defense skills without feeling intimidated and being judged.  We are also a group of …

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and we believe in the "Givers Gain" philosophy. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. We are a dynamic, fun and growing BNI Chapter and we invite you to come and check us out. We meet from 7:30 - 9:00 am every Thursday so you know we are dedicated and serious about building and growing our businesses. The first meeting is on us but you need to sign up. We want to make su …

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 …

We are a group of entrepreneurs coming together in the Washington, DC area to share tips, problem solving techniques, get/give advice on profitability.  We have a vast variety of products/services, and creative business ideas. We offer: *Networking*Seminars*Executive Coaching *Internet Marketing *Small Business Consulting *E-Commerce Training *Business Strategy development *Business Education *Tradeshow development * Entrepreneur training . . .  and a whole lot more . . . AND MOST IMPORTANTL …

Artists love to create artwork, but promoting our work can be a tedious task. This group is a group for serious artists who would like to help support each other to reach out and show our work to the public, contact art consultants, museums and galleries and create promotional materials for their work. We will meet twice a month for work sessions with our laptops and ideas. Come with any tips you would like to share. Membership in our group will also give you the opportunity to network with fell …

Would you like to meet other scrapbookers in the Baltimore metro area? Members plan events in the area- crops & other paper crafting activities- & Meet for conversation, inspiration and fun! Trade tips & share keepsakes! You're going to love meeting new friends who share your passion for paper crafts!  Join us often! I am hoping to jump back into planning activities for this group this Summer 2011 after a long hiatus.  I am now a Close To My Heart consultant, teaching classes, holding home gath …