This is a Lean Startup Circle in Asheville, NC. We serve Western North Carolina and welcome all entrepreneurs to join us in this dynamic group of great thinkers to advance your business idea! If you are getting ready to launch a new business, have recently launched - or are looking to grow your business in a new direction, this group will save you gobs of time & energy! Lean startup principles are those that get our products & services to market faster while focusing on getting early - essential …

Meet others interested in all aspects of Web Technology. Gather to discuss Development, Standards, Networks, Marketing, New Web Technology, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Databases, Corporate Web, Webmasters, Contract Development, Promotion and Business. Open to anyone interested in learning more about web technology! Meetings feature presentations, opportunities to get involved with web-based projects, and some great networking.

Meet other local people who are interested in Detoxification of heavy metals and chemicals. Learn how such toxins contribute to a myriad of chronic diseases, how to rid your body of toxins, completely, safely, naturally; how to restore health; how to help in educating others regarding this critical issue. The needs are incredible, the solutions are simple, the rewards (health and financial) are many. For an introduction, see www.sharethecause.com/healthtransitions. If you are serious about mak …

Are you in a hurry?  Do you incessantly change and improve everything?  Do you get told that you need to slow down, find some way to be patient?  Are you frustrated that your job doesn't allow you the freedom to do the important work you're dying inside to do? Do you find solace in meeting other people who are in a hurry like you? or people who keep a straight face while they talk about changing the world?  Are you energized by others who talk about doing the impossible?  Fired up by people who …

The Ethical Society of Asheville is a humanist, non-theistic alternative to traditional religion and a member organization of the American Ethical Union. The American Ethical Union is affiliated with the American Humanist Association, the International Humanist and Ethical Union, and the Secular Coalition of America. Our meeting topics are educational, philosophical and of current interest. We are inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society …

Asheville Salsa and Bachata is a group dedicated to promoting social events featuring Latin rhythms  like Salsa, Bachata, Samba & more. Our Latin Social events provide a great way to make friends, have fun, re-energize after a stressful week and relax. We typically start our Latin Socials with a FREE Salsa and Bachata Class. Most Latin dances are partner dances and are a great way to develop and maintain great social skills. Latin dancing helps develop confidence and trust internally and posture …

I am looking for Women who wish to gather in Success Teams to support each other move our important ideas, our feminine wisdom, resoursefullnes and creativity that is SO needed in these times out of our heads and onto the streets. It feels vitally important to me to empower myself and other women to express our voices, passion, intelligence, creativity, spirit of connection and collaboration, our wise and needed visions out in the world now. I know I am full of all of the above and I bet you …

The New Economy is the convergence of ideas and practices taking place nationally and globally that is dedicated to building a more equitable, environmentally balanced, and prosperous world for all. It is bringing people and organizations together to give practical shape to concepts such as economic democracy, green economics, social entrepreneurship, cooperatives, localism, living wages, conscious capital, solidarity economy, community currencies, etc. At Co-creating the New Economy, we will d …

The Asheville Area Wholistic and Intergrative Professionals (tm) (AAWIP) are collaborators, co-creators, co-catalysts, co-leaders that promote education, production and sales of professional wholistic and integrative products/services in the Asheville area – included but not limited to integrative health, personal growth, earth-friendly, eclectic artisans/musicians/authors. We co-provide a forum for exchange of information and ideas to expand the wholistic, integrative, green and related profess …

Join Us for a Fun & Rewarding Experience Learning About & Volunteering to Build Green Homes including Tiny Houses (See also "Shipping Container Homes") Asheville Sustainable and Tiny House Building Co-Operative This group was initially started by Catherine in Asheville, NC. She started ASBCO because she was inspired by the Amish idea of 'Community', by Habitat for Humanity and the spirited people of Asheville. In the Amish community, everyone comes together to help with 'barn-raising'. We have …

To all you Asheville musicians, and those traveling through, we have created a great venue to open up and share with you. Stellar PA system and a beautiful crowd of listeners, so come on in from the cold and try out your new or favorite songs. We have an amazing array of performers coming in and hope you can join us soon. Wednesday, December 28th, at the SLy Grog Pub, 46. S. French Broad Street, in the Downtown Market/ Amazing Savings building. 7:30 - Midnight. Next meetup will be posted. They a …

If you are dependent upon the culture that is predicting it's own collapse: Come on in! This Meetup Group is here to help you remember how to THRIVE! Take back your individual responsibility and prepare for the BEST! We are here to help you make a transition into whatever level of self-sufficiency and co-empowerment you desire. We will help you plan and prepare for abundance. Our meetings will be the foundation for our individual, family and community planning. We will coordinate and/or provide …

This group is for entrepreneurs, business people and others to get together and help each other grow their business. There are no cumbersome membership requirements, rules or fees. We will have opportunities for everyone to get to know everyone else. We will also have brainstorming and other activities to help build your business. Come with an attitude of giving and you will get. We will be having meetings around the western North Carolina area.

Locavoire Asheville Organica is an Affordable Monthly Organic Vegan Farm to Table Music Experience beyond anything you've ever seen, Guaranteed. Sourcing our produce from Sustainably Grown Local Farms, Non Alcohol Gatherings, Kid Friendly, and extraordinary Music Concert all held in spectacular venues in Asheville NC.

A place for Bloggers to meet and share ideas.

This is a Meetup group of like-minded photographers who specialize in portrait photography work. We welcome all skill levels, from beginners to professionals!   Our mission at PPG is to provide fun and affordable opportunities to broaden your skill set in all areas of photography. We are an interactive learning group dedicated to sharing information amongst each other and supporting one another in the quest to capture that perfect image.   If you love photographing people, then this Meetup group …