Meet, network, and share ideas with local entrepreneurs from Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas. What to expect: -- A laid-back atmosphere for meeting new people and sharing ideas with them. -- A way to get help and ideas from other local entrepreneurs. -- A way to make friends and possibly even find business partners. -- Interesting discussions. -- Geekiness. What not to expect: -- Suits. -- Name tags. -- Cheese and crackers. -- A bunch of people trying to sell things to one anoth …

The purpose of the monthly club is to provide a forum for entrepreneurs to meet others, share ideas and explore business opportunities in a positive and supportive environment.  It helps build a network for collaboration and resources to bring ideas to life. ICE is a collaborative effort of the Michigan State University Land Policy Institute and the MSU Entrepreneurship Network.

“This group brings together West Michigan's entrepreneurs and investors. Serious entrepreneurs and  investors are welcome. I started this group to bring together entrepreneurs and investors who are in need of each other. I recognize that most entrepreneurs and companies are unable to get funding  not because their product and service isn't warranted, but mainly because there is a lack of relationship between the entrepreneur and the investor. This is what we call the "Funding Relationship Gap" T …

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.

Want to start your own business? Already have? Have coffee with a group of other startup entrepreneurs, share ideas, get feedback, ask questions in an informal environment. We meet weekly, everyone is welcome, no idea too small, too big or too ridiculous. And be sure to check out our South Bend Startup friends over at Three Degrees of Separation.

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 …

Dear Entrepreneur, We invite you to renew your energy for your home-based business. Our goal is to provide a community of support that offers simple tools for motivation and inspiration. Our Mission: -To provide the opportunity for home-based entrepreneurs to experience the benefits of being included in a business community. -To be a catalyst for connections that lead to inspiration, motivation, growth, and leadership. -To deliver a valuable presentation and discussion each meeting.

A2 LEAP = Authentically Awesome (A2), Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Achievers, and Professionals (LEAP)! We at A2 LEAP believe in a the power of igniting the fervor in entrepreneurs and leaders today and cultivating leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. Our passion is to help others learn, network, connect, and be inspired. We are a revolutionary way of learning, networking and invigorating your mind! What's our message? Success to A2 LEAP is a 6 spectrum holistic approach and our mission is to be a …

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 …

Being in a smaller city should be seen as a strength to entrepreneurs because in our tight-knit community you are often no more than 3 degrees of separation away from finding the resources you need to be successful. We are a group of active community members who want to see South Bend and the greater Michiana area grow and prosper. We believe that for this to happen a culture of entrepreneurship must be developed and fostered. Our mission is to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in South Bend …

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 …

Are you a business owner or consultant in the Ann Arbor area, looking for like-minded people for networking and fulfilling your next big project? We would like to meet you! Meetings will commence in Fall '12 with a focus on tech and the variety of industries it now impacts. Looking about your talents soon!

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.

We are a friendly, welcoming and supportive group of local professionals who MeetUp to help each other grow personally and professionally through networking. We're about LEARNING and NETWORKING, and we'd love to meet YOU! If you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, someone between opportunities, or someone simply interested in meeting new people and building a professional network, this MeetUp group is for YOU! FIRST: We believe in the 'Givers Gain' networking philosophy, where our members …

The Ann Arbor New Tech meetup welcomes members from any school, sector, or industry function (e.g. entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, lawyers, marketers, students, bloggers, etc.) interested in local high-tech startups. We seek to foster tech entrepreneurship by facilitating communication, providing access to resources, and creating community. Our members meet every few weeks to participate in demo events, educational panel and speaker events, unconferences, and happy hours. Our flagship …

Meet a new network of Lansing Area Entrepreneurs to share tips and problem solving techniques in a positive atmosphere. Creativity and open communication is encouraged. Swap business cards and watch your personal business directory grow! Let's see if everyone can leave with at least one potential new client or referral as a reward for getting up so early!

Join this group of small biz owners and entrepreneurs to share ideas to grow your social media marketing and other business related matters. We're all about sharing ideas and asking questions. Each Meetup will conclude with a brainstorming session to select the topic for the next Meetup. All participants will be asked to bring at least 3 things,ideas, concepts, they have heard about or implemented. We will collect ALL ideas and discuss implementation strategies and results. There will be NO sell …

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 …

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 …

Women Entrepreneurs living on the West Coast of Michigan who are interested in sharing business strategies, networking, client referrals, and supporting the development of young women in our community.

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 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, …

Welcome to Local Business Help Group on Meetup.com (Note our new name.) WHO: Galina Zwerlein is the founder and Creative Web Director at Remote Business Help, LLC, supporting web development and marketing solutions for business owners, company executives and individuals.   Visit RemoteBusinessHelp.com for additional information. WHAT: Our group's signature event is the Coffee Connection Networking, occurring on First Thursday morning of each month in Ann Arbor. WHY: With the explosions of online …

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.

Feedback from people in unrelated backgrounds can often spark great insights in others. The purpose of Ann Arbor Cross-Pollinators is to bring together people in different fields and provide one another with valuable insights through various frameworks. This meetup is meant for students and professionals willing to not only improve themselves, but help others as well. It is a chance to meet, and learn from people with different backgrounds, and experiences.

To Uplift, Encourage, and Inspire all Women in Business and Career Seekers to Achieve their Highest Capabilities through Networking and Education Our group meets the First Tuesday of every month @ 4:00 pm @ the Tavern at Coventry in Fort Wayne

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EMPOWERING, INSPIRING AND EDUCATING WOMEN Connecting professional women all over northern Indiana through Networking, Educational lunches, Girls Night Out events and Happy Hours. A welcoming setting to meet, greet, enjoy networking in fun places, and leave with great connections with professional ladies who are just like you! Locations will include: Warsaw, Goshen, North Webster, Syracuse, Fort Wayne and South Bend. Women do business with people we like.  We are about building and growing relat …