Welcome to Simply FabULous DMV Naturals & Transitioning!! R.E.S.P.E.C.T the KiNK... This group offers you an excellent opportunity to connect and come together with other  African American women in the DMV (MD/DC/VA) who choose to wear their hair natural and/or women who are transitioning from relax to chemical-free hair. We will celebrate our diversity and beauty through support, respect and sisterly love. We will gather to converse, network and support one another in our quest for chemical-fr …

One idea, one team, one solution at a time is what it's all about.  Conceptualize, design, develop and deploy a new app, web service or product every three weeks.  Share in the fun, excitement and equity of the next big thing.  No need to wait in line to pitch for a limited amount of spots to get your idea up and running.   No need to pay to join a group of strangers for a few days hoping that you can put together something meaningful and move forward.  Join our community of entrepreneurs, devel …

The Inventors Network of the Capital Area (INCA) is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1993. Our members are interested in patents, the innovation process, product design, marketing, licensing, prototyping and other product development issues. Every month we host a meeting with a speaker and time for experienced and beginning inventors to network.The meetings are usually held third Mondays of the month at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library in Falls Church, Virginia. Private sector …

… To increase the likelihood of success, we focus on: Technology Strategy Marketing Leadership Perfecting your pitch Productivity Legal advisory Venture finance Professional networking No person is too young, old, or knowledgeable to join this group. It's the best time in the history of the world to be an entrepreneur. Come join us!   Join our network along the East Coast: Long Island Launchpad  http://www.meetup.com/li-launchpad/ Tampa Bay Launchpad http://www.meetup.com …

Getting Things Done DC (GTD DC) is a group of local personal productivity enthusiasts who enjoy discussing and sharing ideas/resources centering on David Allen's work, started with his seminal book on personal productivity, Getting Things Done ®. It's that simple! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/gtddc If you have any GTD or GTDDC-related questions, please email Ray the organizer.   CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO!   Please note that meetings are au …

We are here to connect people in various aspects of the music industry in Maryland, DC, Virginia and beyond. Music professionals, aspiring artists, singers, writers, producers, engineers. State-of-the-art digital recording studio, rehearsal facility, great producers, talented singers, songwriters, publicists, musicians, newbies and professionals all under one roof. Please visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/breasiastudios and become a fan.

Here is the deal. This meetup will have only one purpose and that is to provide you the network marketer or direct seller the platform to double your check! Every month (or more often) we will get together and share practical real life ways to double our check. Each marketer will get 2 minutes to discuss a successful strategy they use in their business and 2 minutes to discuss something about their business (a particular product, biz opp, history of their company, a lesson learned, etc). Each m …

Meet, share ideas and learn about Lean Start-up efforts from local entrepreneurs. The initial meeting is intended to discuss the feasibility of a Tysons Corner Lean Start-up group, given that there is already an active group in Washington DC. Can another group exist without diluting the DC group? Lean Startup is a set of processes used by entrepreneurs to develop products and markets, combining Agile Software Development, Customer Development and existing software platforms.

For portfolio-builders of the 3D world. For practitioners and artists who work with physical reality who wish to document the current state of their art with an out-of-the-box photographer or videographer. We assemble physical artists realm of dancers, practitioners of yoga, cosmeticians, performance artists, street ?? (fill in the rest and keep going...) This is a group of dream-state artists who manufacture art. Sorry, but there will be no "found art" involved, as there are already many groups …

This group is about discussing how to reform our health care system, reduce health care costs, and accelerate medical research in new and creative ways.  This is not an investment group. There are no opportunities for investment here. This group is about discussions of how to reform the healthcare industry. Discussions about investing strategy or discussions about discussions about investing will not take place. The idea behind this group is that it is possible to advance medical research, not b …

Agile software development is a great way to make good software that satisfies real needs and creates real value to those who build and use that software. Everyone on the team is concerned with the quality of the product. However, sometimes it can be an overwhelming task being the team member whose job it is to insure that the quality of the product is sufficient. DCAST was created to develop a community of those interested in agile software testing who are also interested in testing agile produ …

This group is for enthusiasts, consultants, end-users, and partners who work with the Microsoft Dynamics CRM product in the Washington, DC metro area. If you are a current user, evaluating the product, or looking to just talk shop with people who have been using the product for years, this is your group! We will be hosting meet-ups throughout DC and the Metro area (likely to include the suburbs into VA or Maryland). Please join if you live in or near Washington DC and are looking to have fun …

Challenging economic times require us to re-think the way we get things done. Let’s get back to basics. Instead of paying cash for the services or products of others, why not trade the services or products you have for what you want! Everyone has something they can trade; skills, products, services, or just “stuff” that can be bartered with others who have something you want or need. That’s what this group is about! Let’s do direct and organized trading to help each other in these tough times. T …

A program and a cooperative forum for all filmmakers, professional and amateur, in the DC Capital Area interested in producing films, TV programs, shows, etc, that incorporate American Sign Language All directors, producers, writers, actors, technical media specialists and crewmembers are welcome.

The DC Filmmakers group is a community of people passionate about motion pictures. We look at digital production and film production as two side of the same coin. The group is a resource to network, make films, learn, teach, screen films, discuss business aspects of the industry, and to make friends. Our members include Producers, Directors, Cinematographers, Writers, Actors, Audio Engineers, Lighting Gaffers, Grips, Audio Designers, Digital Artists, and Entertainment Lawyers. With kind regards, …

DC Media Makers is the preeminent association of journalists, entertainers, advocates, documentarians and tech enthusiasts dedicated to video blogging and learning media literacy in general in Washington, DC. We trade web video production knowledge and teach newcomers how to make and distribute media online. We feature guest presenters, critiques, and collaborative projects. Whether you are an old pro (-we have members from CNN, NBC, and NPR), an established videoblogger, or someone who wants to …