Some of the produce we eat travels an average of 1,400 miles from farm to plate. Food has to be picked and transported for days before they reach peak ripeness, compromising their taste and nutrition. Conventional methods of monocultural food production use large amounts of chemical pesticides and fertilizers that can also end up on our plates. Cities offer a number of resources for food production that have been traditionally overlooked. There are better ways to grow food right where we li …

We are a group of Internet marketers, business owners, and Web professionals who get together to discuss and share ideas about marketing online. Popular topics include: * Internet Marketing * SEO (Search Engine Optimization) * E-commerce * Affiliate Marketing * Social Networking * Working from home * Internet trends Everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. You will find this group a great place for Internet professionals to meet and network, but we're welcoming of business own …

This group will focus on the strategies, considerations and techniques for using video on the web to drive business value. Topics will vary from business and marketing related to some technical discussion as it relates to the theme. The group will meet bi-monthly to start and the meetings will be structured around a theme/presentation. Join Us!

Hey, thank you so much for joining and/or considering to join UX Book Club, Boston! I'm Jason Robb, the organizer of the group. I started this group because I love design and I think other people do too, whether they know it or not. I want to share that passion with others, encourage discussion, and build a healthy long-lasting community. ABOUT THE BOOK CLUB The UX Book Club (www.uxbookclub.org) is a world-wide initiative to get people talking about UX design. We're the Boston "chapter." The fir …

Chuck Tanowitz formed OpenPR (at the time we called it SoloPR) with his business partner Todd Van Hoosear in 2009 to compensate for their lack of office space and to satisfy the deep need to interact with actual Human beings that comes with working from home. Originally aimed at solo PR practitioners, Chuck quickly realized that the conversations that were happening over coffee were relevant to anyone in the PR community in the Boston area -- not just solo practitioners. Thus, OpenPR was founded …

“Connecting Companies with Capital” at the Waltham IBM Innovation Center Date: May 11, 2011 Event Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm Location: Waltham IBM Innovation Center 404 Wyman Street, North Entrance Waltham, Massachusetts 1-781-895-1234 Join us on May 11, 2011 for “Connecting Companies with Capital: Driving Jobs and Growth through Innovation”, the latest in our “Connecting Companies with Capital” event series. "Connecting Companies with Capital” is a set of strategic events, hosted at the Waltham …

This workshop is created to educate homebuyers and sellers about the home buying process and what to expect with your purchase or sale. This is an informative class covering topics such as: How to Avoid 10 Costly mistakes when buying or selling a home How much house do I qualify for to purchase? What do I need to qualify for a loan? The application process Down Payment Options What loan products are available in today's market? Closing costs, do I have to pay them? What is your credit score? Why …

A meetup for folks who own businesses located in Newtonville - with a particular focus on small/home based businesses (professionals, entrepreneurs, consultants, writers, artists, otherwise self-employed...). A chance to meet compatriots for socializing, comparing notes, and sparking collaboration (sharing leads, joint marketing, doing business with each other, joint purchasing, etc.). Perhaps a first step toward a neighborhood business association.

Many BU alumni have expressed interest in getting together on a regular basis, meeting other alumni, networking, performing volunteer work and many other ideas still to be determined. Group is open to anybody who graduated with a degree from BU.

We are a group of real estate investors seeking a means to meet and interact with other like minded investors and related professionals, so we can all do more deals and conduct more business. Based on this premise, we have the following guidelines for our Networking After Hours events: Free Events: Networking events are free and open to the public. We encourage a relaxed, informal and fun atmosphere. Local Speakers: Monthly events will include lots of ways to interact and topics of interest pr …

Let's network and connect with MBA students from across the city over monthly dinners. Guest chefs prepare meals for us to savor while we make friends and share the MBA experience.

This is a group for anyone interested in Austrian Economics. All levels of understanding are welcome, from those who know the in's and out's of this school of thought to those who have no understanding but are interested in learning more. Let's get together to discuss ideas, thoughts, authors, books, etc. Education of our community is also an important aspect of this group. We should promote our ideas and inform others so that this school of thought(and our meetup group) can grow. We can also ho …

This group is dedicated to helping marketers at startups succeed. We'll meet once a month to share tips and ideas, give advice on lead generation, messaging and branding, and explore how to grow the funnel.

Would you like more 'warm' referrals for your business? Welcome to the Charles River Professionals BNI group. We are a group of business professionals in the western suburban Boston area who get together weekly to find referrals for each other. In a enjoyable, non-competitive environment we get to know each other and learn to serve as informal sales teams for each other's businesses. If each member knows 200 people then being in our group of 25 people expands your referral pool to 5000! Currentl …

This group is dedicated to those who have a entrepreneur driven attitude to succeed and believe that one way to make an impact is to impress a footprint onto the world.

Hey guys, My name's Larry and I'm an experienced Internet marketer. I've made thousands of dollars through Internet marketing (started when I was just in high school), more specifically through information and affiliate marketing. I'm here to share with you what I know! Today, my primary focus is providing digital marketing consulting and implementation for small business owners, independent professionals and entrepreneurs. If you are a small business, independent professional (like a chiropract …

"Lets get together, network for business, build relationships and learn from each other! It is always wonderful to get together with other like minded entrepreneurs, who share the same vision. We have such a large community, it will be wonderful gather in one place! Looking forward to meeting everyone!"