An opportunity for all Networking Entrepreneurs to gather and share experiences, ideas, philosophies, strategies and to seek advice, review  business building tools and tips. From the novice to the seasoned professional, our venue will provide a central point for those desiring  to learn how to improve their day to day business activities together with the opportunity to socialize and network with other like minded entrepreneurs that truly enjoy the free enterprise approach to building a secur …

Global Entrepreneur Week (GEW) is an annual event that features the best and the brightest entrepreneurs, emerging companies and educational programs for fostering startup growth. The Kauffman Foundation, the worlds premier catalyst behind programs and policy for small company creation and growth is the world wide sponsor for GEW. Check out these mentions of last year's GEW in Tampa Bay: http://tampabay.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2008/11/17/daily25.html http://entrepreneurshipweekusa. …

NO stuffed-shirt old codgers peddling their books and tapes that promise you’ll become the next Real Estate Millionaire if you buy them here. NO cheesy, yellow ‘WE BUY HOUSES’ bandit signs endorsed here.

NO vague, outdated ideas that simply don’t work in today’s market here.

What you WILL find here are straightforward, No BS ways to make money in Real Estate. Taught buy people who are in the trenches every day, doing it the RIGHT way! Founder, Chris Goff, wanted to create a REI Club where fel …

The Battle Begins... Do you need to find funding for your company?  Then you need a strategic plan of attack!  The competition and investment landscape for corporate funding is a brutal battlefield. You must be better prepared than the rest – there’s absolutely no room for weakness on these front lines! Very simply, either do it right or don’t do it at all! The process of raising capital will be one of the toughest battles of your life. It’s a process made for warriors who are committed to the s …

Welcome to Co-Founders Wanted of Tampa Bay Meetup group! Maybe you are a serial entrepreneur, maybe you are a developer, and maybe corporate life is not for you. Have you been doing searches on CoFoundersLab.com? Tasted a startup, or want to startup your own business? Co-Founders Wanted of Tampa Bay serves as an in-person matchmaking service for co-founders. Did you know VCs prefer co-founders over one-man startups? There are lots of benefits to starting a business with someone who complements y …

We foster women in tech entrepreneur workshops, social mixers with technology community leaders in the Tampa Bay area, collaboration among start-ups and future start-ups, tech in art and music festivals and much, much more! To become a member, sign up for updates or contact us, fill out our handy form! Tell us what you'd like to get out of Girls in Tech in the Tampa Bay Area and help us brainstorm awesome events! Check out our website: GITtampa.com Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/GITtampa Joi …

Lean Startup Circle is dedicated to applying lean startup thinking and building lean startup leadership. We bring the Tampa Bay lean startup community together in a variety of formats (many of which involve beer) to learn from each other. What works? What doesn't? Is lean just a buzzword? Or can it really help build businesses? *The Lean Startup is a trademark and service mark owned by Eric Ries* In addition to Eric's book, The Lean Startup, here are some similar resources: The Entrepreneur's …

Businesses love Expo's and so do attendees. The Expo is Plan B Expo www.PlanBExpo.com serves both Pinellas and Hillsboro County residents and businesses.  Over the last four years, the there has been 500 walk through traffic from 4 pm - 8 pm.  The strongest period being 6 pm - 7pm.  Attendees are typically business owners, politicians, entrepreneurs, job seekers, & typical variety of expo "promo collectors". The Expo focuses on offering opportunities and solutions for people whose Plan A didn' …

Founded in 2008, Tampa Bay WaVE is a non-profit charity (filed as a 501c3) with a mission is to enable and support the founders of tech startups and the supporting technology innovation community throughout Tampa Bay. Today we have over 60 members who are building, launching or growing over 80 different web and mobile tech ventures, 30% of whom are profitable and cash flow positive. One of our member ventures (Wufoo) was acquired earlier this year for $35 million, and we hope our efforts will g …

We have all learned the basics in school, reading, writing, and math. We use money everyday, yet how many have actually taken a personal finance course on Money 101. This group is open to anyone interested in learning how money works. The purpose of this meeting is to provide you with a Blue Chip education on personal finances and help you successfully manage your money. Aspiring entrepreneurs have the opportunity to learn how to build a business.

Time2Connect Networking Events are where you can mingle and connect with fellow business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the Tampa Bay area. Our sophisticated events give members a place to relax, socialize and share business ideas.

The Collaborators are a Business Networking Group that's focused on giving quality referrals every week! We have about 40 members and are still growing. It's an industry exclusive group that allows members to lock out their competition. Please come check us out as a guest and see if there is a seat open for your business. We will also help place you into another group if your seat is taken, but anyone is welcome to come and hand out business cards and meet and greet the many business owners and …

As the Organizer of UNITE, I am dedicated to providing an avenue for black professionals to connect in the Tampa Bay area. Mission Statement: To promote effective business and personal relationships among Tampa Bay’s black professionals, executives and entrepreneurs. This networking group was developed to allow black professionals the opportunity to: Engage in informative solution-based dialogue Leverage respective talents and abilities Discuss issues impacting our communities Participate in Vol …

Connecting Entrepreneurs, Developers, and Investors to inspire tech ventures and help new businesses in the Tampa Bay area. Each month we will have local startups or businesses pitch their idea to the group for feedback, investment interest, or just to share with other tech enthusiasts. A keynote speaker will present inspiring messages on the topics of entrepreneurship, development, or investing practices.

Our purpose is to build a solid business network, where all members will benefit from their active participation in the group. We all have the potential to help someone else along in some regard, so let's get moving! This organization will hold meeting to educate and strengthen business owners to be successful and profitable. We can all learn something from these meetings and if you need assistance or advice we will have a pool of specialists who you can contact. If you have an area of expert …

Think and Grow Rich is a motivational personal development and self-help book written by Napoleon Hill and inspired by a suggestion from Scottish-American businessman Andrew Carnegie. It was first published in 1937 during the Great Depression. It remains the biggest seller of Napoleon Hill’s books – a perennial best-seller after 70 years (BusinessWeek Magazine’s Best-Seller List ranked Think and Grow Rich as the sixth best-selling paperback business book 70 years after it was first published). T …

The purpose of the Women in SharePoint Tampa chapter is to connect the many women in the Tampa Bay area currently working with SharePoint. In today’s high paced world of technology, more and more women are joining the ranks of technology professionals. Whatever your role as a female in the technology industry, having the support of other women is a powerful advantage. Women in SharePoint (WSP) is dedicated to helping women working as SharePoint professionals reach their career objectives through …

Follow TheProven Way to Success in Real Estate There is a success formula in real estate and it's this: Success = Skillset + Mindset +Community. This unique group provides all 3 elements for success - while delivering the best of both worlds: national training with local expertise and networking in a single location! FREE World-Class Skillset & Mindset Training Access FREE webinar training from the nation's best real estate trainers while networking LIVE with the best real entrepreneurs, investo …

Our Mission: To provide obedient dogs to disabled veterans of all war eras, to help them overcome their invisible disabilities in order to become more productive and functional members of society, while informing the public of the need for Service Dogs in addition to Seeing Eye dogs.

"Networking Event - Introduce yourself and your business to other Business Owners!" Don't have a business? Get ideas from us. Come to a Business Meetup to network, find new customers, make new contacts, get advice and avoid costly mistakes. Hear how others have overcome hurdles and achieved success. Our meetings are held in the Wesley Chapel - Lutz - New Tampa area. Join us 6:30 pm, on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. RSVPs are greatly appreciated, but not required. We can only seat 45 people, so …

The Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) is the largest and most influential membership organization for the technology industry in Central Florida. With over 300 member companies that range from entrepreneurial startups to some of the largest companies in the region, the organization hosts over 85 events annually. In addition to supporting and promoting the technology industry, the organization’s strategic goals include workforce objectives to highlight the need for highly skilled IT workers, init …

Tampa professionals meet each week at Mimi's on North Dale Mabry in Carrollwood. We are focused on assisting in building each other's business while building long lasting personal and professional relationships. The businesses that are represented are small business owners to corporate employees that are out getting involved in their community. We focus on positive business practices, skills that help build a business, encouragement and problem solving. We do have fun and welcome anyone who is l …

(What’S.U.P.!)  Single Urban Professionals Social Group SINGLE URBAN PROFESSIONALS OF TAMPA, WELCOME!!!!  JOIN AND DISCOVER THE FUNNEST AND MOST OUTGOING GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS IN THE BAY AREA!!! This group is for all single urban professionals in the Tampa Bay area who want to network and have fun times in upscale venues with like-minded socialites. No longer do you have to hang out solo.  Looking to expand your social circle?  This is the perfect opportunity for you to get out of your comfort …

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 software 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 about growing t …

Welcome to North Tampa Chamber of Commerce Meetup Group!  We want to reach more of the population that uses social media sites to locate real meetings and increase their opportunities to meet with local business owners and build relationships in the Tampa Bay area. Acceptance to our Meetup group is not acceptance to North Tampa Chamber of Commerce. Our meetings are open to the public and all are welcome to come visit chamber meetups for information regarding North Tampa Chamber itself. Otherwise …

Welcome toLIFE(Living Intentionally For Excellence) This LIFE Meetup was created to support those special individuals who aspire to be better Mothers & Fathers, Partners, Business Owners, Mentors and Leaders in their given endeavors and interests. This Meetup will consist of a structured business networking and personal development. If what you are looking for is a venue to socialize and have drinks, this is not it. Our Meetup get-together will have 3 segments… 1. Networking with like minded ind …

MPFI Membership Information This Meetup platform is still new for our organization. We are in the process of adding new content and transferring members to this platform. Current MPFI members can join the Meetup website by becoming a Meetup member and clicking on "Join us" (above, right). Please note that the annual dues for individual membership in this group is $50.00 (other membership types are available as listed below). If you are not already a member of our organization, you can join by c …

A technology meetup to discuss practical application and lessons learned for all three cloud service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).  We will discuss the hype, the myths, the best practices, the war stories from the trenches, and review success stories like Netflix, Instagram, etc. and much more. Topics will range from cloud security, hybrid clouds, scaling in the cloud, passing audits, data privacy, DevOps, and more.