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 technology 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 …

Are you sick of hiring someone to help you with your website? How about not using Twitter because you don't know how? Or Blogging because you don't even know what a blog is? How about never getting any leads or enough leads from your website? Now you can TAKE CONTROL of your most valuable marketing asset! Join today to learn from local, professional and knowledgeable web designers that are willing to help you! The purpose of "Website Help for Entrepreneur's in Minnesota" Meetup is to educate bu …

Running a business may leave you making decisions alone at the top.  If you are like most business owners, your family and friends cannot fully appreciate what it takes to run and grow a business. As a business owner, you face challenges that are common to business owners. We recognize the value of learning from each other (which is cheaper than hiring consultants). That's why we formed these "executive peer groups." Come discuss challenges and issues with your business peers who have built comp …

This group is for professionals who want to make more meaningful connections, who want to collaborate and innovate, who are interested in creating something lasting. This is not your traditional entrepreneur and nonprofit networking group. If you are looking for another group where you can show up, hand out cards, have some booze and go home- we are not for you, sorry. We think it's important for people in the business and nonprofit, and government, sectors to be speaking to each other regularly …

The BizLounge Network provides an opportunity for individuals to network, learn, and get involved with other business professionals. Our vision is to build an alliance of supporters who are committed to growing and enabling better business through networking, ongoing education, and involvement in the BizLounge community. Our goals: #1: Creating Connections To help you build your pool of resources by connecting you to other entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds. #2: Continuing Education To provi …

Tired of corporate life? Tired of the revenue scalability limitations of consulting? Tired of being a solo founder? Network with other entrepreneurs with skill sets that are complementary to yours. It's never too early or too late to find your next cofounder. Finding the right cofounder can be a difficult obstacle to overcome: http://www.tangosource.com/blog/Finding-a-technical-co-founder-Youre-doing-it-wrong/ The goal of this group is to help you meet other people who are looking for cofounders …

Motivational Mondays is a monthly workshop for business owners, entrepreneurs, and independent sales people. Learn how to create, cultivate and maintain motivation in your life. Being a business person can be challenging, but after attending a Motivational Monday meeting you will find out you are not alone. There is strength in numbers, learn from others successes, share your ideas to their challenges. Aren't you already feeling better. Every Month starts off with a focused presentation on a var …

PLUG IN AT JOULE Work for yourself without being by yourself. Joule is a collaborative business community for those with a work at home lifestyle. Our members include startups, entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers, telecommuters, developers and other independent professionals. JOIN US. joulemn.com

We are looking to help Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. We will teach you more effective ways to grow your business and use social marketing and media to brand yourself and your business online. We are looking to mentor you on strategic ways to use social marketing to your advantage. If you are involved with a traditional brick and mortar business or a Network Marketing company the tactics that we use can be implemented into any business model. We are looking to get a group of like-minde …

MyFirestorm is an organization in the Twin Cities designed for motivated high quality business professionals to meet, socialize, and pass referrals. It is comprised of individuals who are committed to building their business by referrals and by networking. MyFirestorm groups and socials are typically composed of salespeople, entrepreneurs, business owners, and others whose business can be influenced by networking and referrals. Guests are always welcome at meetings and socials. The goal of MyFir …

The Twin Cities Robotics Meetup will bring together roboticists, hackers, entrepreneurs, hobbyists, engineers, professionals, funders, and enthusiasts in the Twin Cities to meet and discuss robotic technology, cool robot trends, new start-ups, and efforts to put Minnesota on the robotics map.

Are you looking to meet local business people, increase your referral base, add to your list of contacts and ultimately – grow your business? Join us for breakfast at the Twin Cities Breakfast Club. We are a community of business development professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders who meet twice monthly to make connections and expand our businesses. The Twin Cities Breakfast Club provides the opportunity to meet, network and develop relationships with other like-minded professionals.

Welcome to the world's largest and most active Meetup.com group in the 'Startup Businesses' category. By joining and attending our official Startup Meetups, you will meet other local business owners, network with other entrepreneurs, share ideas and resources, get advice and avoid costly mistakes. Hear how others have overcome hurdles and are achieving success. RSVP for more than one event and we'll see you there. Check out our photos from past events and complete the polls - we want to know wha …

Is real estate investing a part of your life? Minnesota Association of Real Estate Investors (MAREI) looks to create an atmosphere for learning the ins and outs of the investment lifestyle in the Twin Cities and beyond. In the past several years we've surrounded ourselves with some very fun deals, learning experiences and great people. We aim to share all that we can with the community that has helped us get us where we are today. We are thankful everyday for the opportunity to do what we love; …

A community based resource for small business owners and those interested in gaining knowledge about business practices.This includes entrepreneurial spirits, those in the business world who have a vision to expand, and individuals who need an idea of how to make their business ideas a reality. StartUp Twin Cities offers networking opportunities while targeting areas of business knowledge.

Welcome to The Adventure Club for Extraordinary Women! (If I could put the above in blinking colored lights I would /grin...*that's* how excited I am about this group.) My name is Jen Vertanen and I'm so incredibly happy you've found your way here. I created this group for ordinary + extraordinary women just like me. You know...women who want to have their cake and eat it too and make zero qualms or apologies to the contrary. I believe that adventures come in all shapes and sizes and may be adre …

Twin Cities Small Business Meetup is now the Gettin Bizzy Networking Group as of 6/17/12. There are now 2 meetup groups for Gettin Bizzy on Meetup as Gettin Bizzy acquired another group and meetup does not have an easy way to merge 2 groups. If you are a member of both groups and wish to only have 1 notification, please make sure you are a member / join the "Main Original Gettin Bizzy Group" and you can remove yourself from the other. Main Original Gettin Bizzy Group: http://www.meetup.com/getti …

This user group is for people who develop or are interested in developing applications for the iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Do you have a project you'd like to create? Whether you're just into sharing ideas, or you would like to get some help developing your million dollar app, this is the group for you! You'll meet other developers and entrepreneurs in your area with whom you can discuss opportunities and get inspired. We'll also do a "deep dive" into more technical topics at some of the meetin …

We're a collection of local business professionals who meet weekly to exchange business ideas and referrals since 2007. Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. In fact, our group has passed $240,452 in referral business in the past 12 months (as of June 2012)! We have open categories for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meeting. Just one person per professional specialty is allowed in each chapter. You c …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 19 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels an …

This group is for anyone wanting to learn about how our world is changing and how to successfully capitalize on the opportunities of the future while still living a healthy, happy, and balanced lifestyle. I started this group to share my knowledge and help entrepreneurs and wantrapreneurs alike. By the age of 24 I was head hunted by a fortune 100 company in Switzerland and already had worked "dream jobs" internationally in places like New Zealand. I've worked with several international fortune 5 …

This is a tribe of entrepreneurs who have, or are starting, a small business selling physical products. We'll trade knowledge about resources and network our skills to others in the group that may need help. For example, to have a successful Kickstarter campaign, you may need a prototype of your hardware product. One of our members will likely have the knowledge to help you out. There are 3D printers and other machines accessible to folks like you and me, but how does one begin using them? Join …

Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of professionals who know how to refer business to each other. We are always looking for individuals who will bring enthusiasm and integrity to our meetings. BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. It provides a positive, supportive, and structured environment for businesses to expand through word-of-mouth marketing. Currently, our chapter "Partners in Networking" has 16 members and counting. We welcome all professionals to come …

A group for anyone interested in Lean Startup, and how to apply its principles and methods of Customer Development and Agile Product Development in their business endeavors. All levels of participants are encouraged, from novices to experienced practitioners of Lean Startup. You don't need to be in a startup to get a lot out of this group, as Lean Startup is revolutionizing how organizations of all sizes approach innovation and product development. We hope to build a strong community of Minnesot …

Connecting professionals passionate about small business growth and marketing to come together and create content, host events that educate and inspire business owners and marketers. We want to support each other in our content creation knowing this will help our businesses and the ones we serve. Content ideas include: Seminars, writing a book, writing white papers, writing blog posts, holding networking events, hosting speakers, holding workshops, doing goodwill, and with more ideas to come!

Meet ups organized to talk about Node.js and related technologies, learn about new projects using Node.js and connect with cutting edge geeks.

The LawSmoothie Project provides numerous meetups so that super-small business owners to get the help they need, in a relaxed, easy and enjoyable way --oh, and did I say "affordable?"  Yes, that!  The whole point of the Project is to deliver innovative solutions that allow super-small business owners to get the help they need at tremendous cost savings, but without sacrificing quality. SpeakEasies are a FREE roundable to talk over legal and business questions.  Topics are whatever the group wan …