Start-up West Michigan is a community of innovators, developers, investors, professionals, and business leaders who have a passion for entrepreneurship and new technology. We seek to further cultivate the West Michigan start-up culture by providing our members a place to connect and learn about all of the exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs in our region.

West Michigan Women Who Wine is where interesting and intelligent women gather to relax, make new friends and socailize. There are only two rules: show up with sturdy drinking shoes and mingle, mingle, mingle. We want this group to be open and welcoming to all women (of legal drinking age of course) whether you are new to town or know the area inside and out. If you are looking to make friends, learn about wine, find a job, hire employees or recruit volunteers for a cause - please join us!

Founder: Carrie Bertrand Being a true entrepreneur and business owner for 30 yrs, author, visionary and Pastor I have experienced first hand the needs of the authors, artists, small businesses and the non-profit organizations. We needed a Place in the marketplace with a business plan that is designed to help each of our missions statements and visions become a reality. A place to enhance our individual efforts. The Believers Business Center is an Entrepreneurs dream in the making. A home in the …

We are building a team of entrepreneurs from every trade from finance to authors to avon, and everything in-between. If you want to grow your business and increase your opportunities you won't want to miss this ARK that is being built for the entrepreneurs. Join our networking group, on the first and third thursday of every month.

Local Authors,Writers success team. Join our Authors / Writers Networking to The Extreme Team. Come aboard the entrepreneurs ARK today ! Our cost are to high, opportunities to few! Let's do something about it. Can building your business help our business? Join forces with the Authors to print and sell more books... Calling all: · Published Authors · Writers · Publishers · Editors · Illustrators · Printers · Book Stores · Library’s · Copy write/Legal · Design/Layout Sign Up now to Attend the Auth …

The purpose of the Business Design & Innovation Meetup is to build a learning community focused on discovering innovation methodologies and exploring the topics around: the design of business, business models, strategic planning, Lean Startup methodologies, and profitability models for startups, non-profits, small businesses, and corporations. We are a community interested in learning more about designing business models, the process of innovation and strategic planning. We want to learn col …

Mobile Monday Grand Rapids is a chapter of Mobile Monday Michigan which executes on Mobile Monday International objectives by delivering a balanced approach of business and technical content. We will look to the Michigan business community for this content, as well as beyond our State in order to make certain the Michigan community is made aware of developments taking place outside our area that can aid their business. Mobile Monday is an international organization that works with local, regiona …

Networking and referrals are only the beginning of what our group of thriving entrepreneurs have to offer. We also help you to become a stronger business owner and to create targeted co-marketing bonds with other members that will work to drive new customers to your business. We do this through a tested program of sharing practices and ideas in addition to the creation of viable business contacts and networking. We meet weekly. Entrepreneurs Professionals was organized, to help the small busines …

Networking and referrals are only the beginning of what our group of thriving entrepreneurs have to offer. We also help you to become a stronger business owner and to create targeted co-marketing bonds with other members that will work to drive new customers to your business. We do this through a tested program of sharing practices and ideas in addition to the creation of viable business contacts and networking. We meet weekly. Entrepreneurs Professionals was organized, to help the small busines …

The main objective of this meet up would be to facilitate practical discussions, collaboration, and experimentation focused on creating a more sustainable food system. This group's primary focus would be to decode, re-equilibrate, practically redesign, and democratize our food supply. Anyone interested in food, sustainable food businesses, micro-food production, social entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship, environmental issues, energy, water resources, population dynamics, disruptive innovation, …

We open the Cages and let the entreprenuers out to share ideas, resources, and connect with investors, community leaders, and thought leaders. Come out to our next meetup and get to know the group :)

Join us every other Wednesday at lunchtime for a NO COST opportunity to build relationships with other local business professionals and entrepreneurs in a fun and friendly atmosphere.  Become a regular attender of the group and be given opportunities to conduct 10 minute presentations to the group and have a bio page on the meetup site. This group is NOT "1 person per industry exclusive" and is open to everyone.  Nor, is it in conflict with BNI or leads group guidelines. Businesses are built on …

Inbound Marketing Michigan is the official Hubspot West Michigan Inbound Marketing user group dedicated to educating and helping fellow Inbound Marketers and business owners. You DO NOT need to be a Hubspot user to be a part of our group, we welcome anyone who is eager and ready to learn how to drive traffic to your website, skyrocket business leads and convert leads into sales. Our group focuses on teaching, discussing and brainstorming Inbound Marketing strategies, campaigns and tools to set o …

You're a fire-starter. You're an idea incubator. You're an entrepreneur. You know that marketing know how is so much more than "how to get a sale". It's about solving problems, igniting people to take action, and it's proof that you are an agent of AWESOME. This group centers around the mindset and strategies of great marketers. In fact we've got a special love for Dean Jackson and Joe Polish who created a BRILLIANT podcast at http://www.ILoveMarketing.com We'll discuss the podcast lessons, appl …

This is a group for anyone interested in money, fun, group activities, entrepreneurship, networking, etc. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other networking enthusiasts. Looking forward to exploring and having fun with everybody.

The West Michigan ICN, established in 2010, is a local networking group, created to connect small business leaders, entrepreneurs and independent workers throughout West Michigan. We started as a LinkedIn group and currently have more than 270 members on LinkedIn. At West Michigan ICN, we recognize the increased use of collaboration in today's business environment and the importance of having a strong network of professionals to turn to when needed. Our group was created to help members build th …

The Blackwood Club provides opportunities for business owners and professionals to network together to aid in the attainment of their respective goals and ventures along with building connections.

This is the group for anyone interested in starting a business, growing their business, or sharing their knowledge and experience to help others grow and prosper in their professional and personal lives. We will network, share ideas and strategies making new friends and building relationships along the way.