An informal gathering for discussion and networking of business leaders, professionals, students, scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs. Innovations and the creative process in products, business models and science are subjects of conversation.  Sometimes there is a discussion topic, others a featured guest. The goals are to connect innovators and entrepreneurs so we can learn from each other, make the journey more fun, and to support each others success.

This is a group for entrepreneurs and business owners with an emphasis on internet, software, SaaS, computers, and similar tech startups. These roundtable discussions are conversations about the challenges of growing a business: BUSINESS FINANCING: Angel Investors / Venture Capital, Bootstrapping, Funding, Loans BUSINESS MODELS: Brick-and-Mortar, Choosing a Business Model, eCommerce, Online Business, SaaS, Part-Time Business, Social Entrepreneurship BUSINESS PLANNING: Startup Costs, Business Str …

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 …

Entrepreneurial moms meet and network with each other.  Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other businesswomen in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding neighborhoods can be a part of this Exchange.  You do not have to be a business owner yet. This Exchange is about networking, helping each other through trials and tribulations, questions, problems, educating and empowering each other.  We will invite speakers and experts on inter …

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 is a group for women business owners and entrepreneurs. Magnetic Business Women have an unusual power or ability to attract. According to the Law of Attraction we attract to us like vibrations, so what if a group of women with the same intention got together and created a magnetic force for success for all of us! Together we attract! Just by being a part of this group your attraction to success grows. At Magnetic Business Women we are creating a culture of connection. This is a networking g …

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 …

If you think Toastmasters is just a bunch of stuffy people sitting around, waiting to critique your every verbal mis-step, think again! We're a spirited and fun group (you can learn more about some of us here!). Even though we meet early, most of us will say it's the best part of our day. And often the best part of our week! Join us and see! We meet every Thursday morning (except for the last Thursday of each month) from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. at the Plymouth Corporate Center. Presentation skil …

Our group is what we all make it to be: - Helping other online sellers promote and fine tune their businesses. - Entrepreneurs connecting and exchanging ideas - New sellers looking for where to get started - And anything you make it to be We welcome new organizers all over the state. Our goal is to help everyone get connected.

eClub- Twin Cities is brought to you by Darron Dickinson & Preston Palmer and is hosted at the TPC Twin Cities. Our goal is to create a number of events where entrepreneurs can come together to share experience, knowledge and connections.

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 …

Jeff Mills & Reed Floren, two very successful internationally recognized internet marketers from the Twin Cities, are joining forces to hold monthly meetups where YOU are the STAR and YOUR business and website are the main attraction. We do what we call, "HOT SEATS" where we put YOUR website up on the big screen and critique it in front of a live audience! You'll get amazing feedback from everyone in the room. Plus as an attendee, you'll learn incredible tips on website optimization, Search En …

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.

If you are a woman that owns a business either out of the home or in the home and live in the North Metro area of the Twin Cities this group is for you! If you want to network with other businesses so you can learn best practices then this group is for you! If you want to support local community businesses then this group is for you! Finally, if you want to get professional tips on how to grow a small business then this group is for you! Please join us as we support and network with each other a …

A business networking group for business professionals, self-employed individuals, consultants and entrepreneurs. Not a typical networking group, this meetup is designed to facilitate the building of lasting business relationships and friendships among participants. Please read "About Us" (left top) Before you decide to join this group! Format is informal bag lunch meetings with ample opportunity to socialize and get to know one another. Most will include a facilitated discussion on a specific t …

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 …

Welcome to the Small business Connection Network. I believe Small Businesses need more support during all phases of Business Development. This is a place for those Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Home-based businesses to network and learn from each other the "How to's and What not to do's" when running a business. Each Month we will offer professional led free or low cost workshops and some of the best networking events focusing on a variety of topics that are relevant to small businesses. Som …

Have you ever had an idea you thought could change the world - be it a business, an app, or a crusade? We intend to act on it. We're a group of creatives, business developers, entrepreneurs, and everyday Joes who come together to refine actionable concepts and introduce them to the masses. We find ourselves in an ever-changing economy being stifled by antiquated models motivated solely by profit. We intend to contribute to the evolution of our current marketplace. In order to do this we need ide …

This group was created to bring people together for casual networking and education on varied topics. Eva Daniels and Guaranteed Rate are committed to providing top quality education in the community. The Guaranteed Rate Consumer Education Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:00 am at Rasmussen College 4400 West 78th St, 6th Floor, Bloomington, MN 55435 The first half hour is spent networking and enjoying coffee and treats then we have a hour long speaker/presentation. The …

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; …

Hello, I decided to start this group so we can advertise and attend any Arts, Crafts, Boutiques and Sales in the Excelsior area. If you know of anything happening or want to advertise your own business, this is the place!