This Meet Up is the public presence of the Small Business Network of Vienna, a group of small business owners, professionals, & entrepreneurs who grow their businesses through personal referrals.  SBN was started over a decade ago - before Meet Up.  Each SBN member represents a specific industry or profession.  There is no duplication or overlap of interests within the group, so new business is referred to one and only one member. SBN members agree: -learn about and promote fellow members' busi …

This is to be the inaugural meeting of NoVA Networkers, a discussion group for computer network engineers and administrators of all skill levels. (Please note that this group is NOT for interpersonal networking.) The goal of the group is to facilitate the free exchange of ideas and experiences among like-minded professionals. The group was founded by Jeremy Stretch of packetlife.net, and is not sponsored by any commercial entity. (This means that all vendors and technologies are fair game!)

THIS GROUP HAS DECENTRALIZED. We all have equal rights and responsibilities and resources. Any member can schedule a group meeting. As adults we are all responsible for our own safety, plans, and materializing our desires such as reaching out to others and making connections. If this is impossible for a group member to do, then I highly encourage they seek help from a professional who can help them navigate and make their own tools. This group in no form or way replaces or comes close to replaci …

You in talent acquisition/recruitment/technology/studying/job search? Then this group is for you! Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, ERE.net members and hiring managers. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, eRecruitment, social media, web 2.0/recruitment 2.0, talent management, best & next practices, and building business relationships. Corporate talent acquisition practitioners are especially encouraged to join to share your front line experience. Other Topics of discussion: …

Executive Leadership and Career Management are the responsibilities of each of us in our lifetime. "Leaders are not born" and skills and competencies can be learned and take you from good to great. The group was started to encourage creativity, innovation, and inspiration for professionals and executives who want to make an impact on their lives and on the lives of people in their communities. Workshops and seminars can be provided on a number of topics, can be customized for the group, and are …

This is a Business Networking and Referral group for those who serve the Reston and Herndon markets. The purpose of this group is to better serve your clients network by helping connect them to other hard working trustworthy professionals. All types of businesses and entrepreneurs are welcome! This is a FREE networking group. Come join us for coffee and conversation and build your network! We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 8am-9am. Format: 7:45AM - Doors Open 8:00AM - Intro an …

This is a group for young professional ladies in Fairfax. Not everything fun has to happen out in DC! I know many of us have moved out here for jobs, and it's hard to make new friends outside of work! We can get together for drinks, dinner, or anything else that sounds like fun. Feel free to use the suggestion tab to make your own events! I'm looking forward to meeting some cool women!

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Division Lync User Group known as MADLUG. This user group will promote a sense of community across the Mid-Atlantic Division with like-minded communication and IT professionals. By attending these meetings, in-person or virtually through Lync, you’ll gain an understanding of the fast-evolving technology of Microsoft Lync and its integration with existing telephony – allowing users to share ideas, technologies and collaborate on business decisions. The meetings will al …

We are a group of young professionals who work and play in the DC/Metro area. We focus on meeting new friends and building lasting business relationships. We like to share new ideas about our businesses, help members find new employment opportunities, as well as share leads and referrals.

The Reston SharePoint User Group is hosted at the Microsoft offices in Reston, Virginia. The group was brought to fruition by Dan Usher and Scott Hoag, realizing the need for a user group in the Reston area that met during the day so as to provide a place for practitioners, professionals, and enthusiasts to learn and share ideas during the work day. If you’re interested in speaking, sponsoring or for more information, contact Dan and Scott at info@restonspug.org. Looking to attend? We meet on th …

This informal group is primarily for unemployed or under-employed professionals and professionals who are looking for a new job. The goal is to meet once or twice a month at various locations in DC, VA and MD to network, work on resumes and cover letters, practice interview techniques, share ideas and leads an boost morale. NOTE: It is NOT okay to promote your own personal interests/products/web sites/books/services etc, or to distribute ANY materials at meetings without the prior knowledge and …

Be a part of the CrowdFund Roundup and help rebuild America one community at a time. Using a new capital formation model to fuel the best of the new ideas that will improve and sustain the local economy, build affordable housing, provide business transformation and great jobs, create wealth and increased services for all. CrowdFund Roundup is an association of professionals organized to address the problems of crowdfunding. it provides sources of ideas and the funding and management to make thos …

This group is open to single professional men and women between 35 – 55, who want to make new friends in small group settings, explore the DC metro area with a few buddies, or simply go out for a drink after work. Activity ideas include: Dining out, attending events/ festivals, potlucks, wine tasting, exploring museums. Please help keep this meet-up experience positive. If you RSVP for an event, please be sure to attend, barring any emergency. After two no-shows without communication or frequent …

One of the best ways to network is to do it through shared activities. By being in a relaxed atmosphere you will get to know others and establish deeper relationships doing something you like, vs. a quick networking meeting at a hotel or restaurant. Besides the networking opportunites for business and work, you will also improve your health and fitness. Hikes will tend to be 4-6 miles during the weekdays before or after work with options for longer hikes for those wishing to do so. It sure beats …

This is a group of professionals living or working in Reston. Our group meets at Kalypso's on the First Tuesday every month. We are a community focused on developing business opportunities and building relationships. Join our group and attend our $10 dollar events if you are interested in building your business, developing quality relationships and helping others be successful.

This is a networking group for people in the information technology industry. People looking to hear about the latest and greatest in our industry; as well as network with colleagues that share the same interests as other DMV Tech's. We will hold happy hours, guest/technology speaking events and more...

Tysons Chamber of Commerce, Membership Benefits, hosts business lead sharing meetings, called TIPS, and networking events for TIPS members. On a regular basis these TIPS groups also have networking events with other networking groups in the area for common benefit, meeting new business members from the region, and generally to have a social context to our important business of developing business for each other. There are multiple TIPS groups within the chamber, and one group meets weekly on Tue …

This is a group for people who are tired of "groups". In the Reston, VA area there are many talented people who work with software every day and enjoy exchanging ideas. All around Reston new solutions, products and even companies are being created in the building next door every day. It’s time for a forum where interesting concepts and ideas are presented to interested people. Large and small software and tech companies office, live and play here. Software pros work hard and play harder. The mis …

This is a group for anyone interested in discussing great business startup books such as The Lean Startup, The $100 Startup, Rework, and The Dragons' Den Guide to Assessing Your Business Concept. As the author of The Dragons' Den Guide to Assessing Your Business Concept I started this group to discuss leading edge business startup concepts.

The NOVA Makers meetup is dedicated to creating and supporting a Maker community in Northern Virginia. Everyone with a passion and interest in making things is welcome to join!

The OWASP Northern VA Local Chapter meetings are FREE and OPEN to anyone interested in learning more about application security. We encourage individuals to provide knowledge transfer via hands-on training and presentations of specific OWASP projects and research topics and sharing SDLC knowledge. The chapter is committed to providing an engaging experience for a variety of audience types ranging from local students and those beginning in app-sec, to those experienced and accomplished profession …

SHE CAN SHOOT has become the largest female only firearms training chain that incorporates a total hands-on teaching method, while also using certified and experienced female instructors. Presently, our SHE CAN SHOOT chapters are on the East Coast including Missouri. SHE CAN SHOOT is committed to offering support to women who are interested in developing or enhancing their shooting proficiency as well as self-defense skills without feeling intimidated and being judged.  We are also a group of wo …

30's in NoVa: A social group for professional, fun thirty-somethings in the Northern Virginia suburbs. We've outgrown doing shots on Wednesday nights (there are meetings to be awake for on Thursdays!) but we're still young enough to have fun doing things other than board games and falling asleep at 9pm. Join us for activities including happy hours, hiking, concerts, local festivals, wine tastings, craft beer & brewery tours, dining out, outdoor activities, and whatever else we can think of tha …

Meet other local people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques and more general issues related to Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Gather and share advice and info on better ways to work with search engines.

Tired of always having to go into DC to hangout with friends? 20's & 30's of NOVA is a co-ed Meetup Group for singles and couples that get together in Fairfax County. With this group, you can meet new people and experience what NOVA has to offer. We will organize various activities such as happy hours, dinners, trivia nights, wine tastings, sporting events, and outdoor activities. While we will plan plenty of activities, we are also open to suggestions from our members. With many young adults l …

The ingredients of a Mocha Lady is: 1 cup hot brewed coffee, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 2 tablespoons milk. You can also add different mocha flavored coffee syrups. If you fit any of these ingredients, we want you in our group. Mocha consists of different flavors and ingredients so join us regardless of your ethnic background or place of residency; 35's and up preferred; married or single; SUV, minivan or luxury car drivers; stay at home mom, or corporate la …

Come learn about what is going on in the Reston business community and connect with new tech start ups, entrepreneurs, real estate moguls, job seekers and much much more. Whether you are looking to grow your network, looking for a new job or just looking to make new friends this is the place for you. WARNING: Networking can lead to the following side effects - increase in business, fun, new connections, friendships, exposure, new opportunities & money.  Please network responsibly :-) We meet th …

This group is for those single parents in the Vienna, Va and the wider Fairfax County area who are looking to meet new people, network with others, grow new friendships and find other activities for them and their children. Everyone knows how hard it is to start over, put down roots and manage everything. This group is meant to be a place you belong, not to just be helped and supported, but to also provide counsel, support and have some fun. We will do social activities for adults and with child …