Hello and welcome to THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA BUSINESS EXCHANGE. NVBE was founded by four business professionals, who believed that a fun environment, where others can join and share their thoughts and ideas is very essential. We strongly believe that word-of-mouth referral based marketing is the most effective and cost-efficient way to get your company or business more exposure. Networking is 'KEY' in any business, and as the old saying goes "Your network is your net-worth". Avoid expensive ad …

Unified Communications (UC). Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). These terms are being used quite frequently in the world of business today. While some are familiar with these terminologies and how they incorporate them into everyday business life, there are many who still may not understand how Unified Communications and associated BYOD can optimize and enhance the way they do business. In this Meetup Group, you will learn more about how Unified Communications (with a focus on videoconferencing)and B …

Gather to discuss current business events, trends, share experiences, and to network with other people interested in Business. Meet the sharpest minds in the area. Network, learn what you are looking for, and how we can help you get connected to the right people and the right opportunity. We currently have several Business / social media / eCommerce / Online Reseller projects and would like to see if we connect and work together, and build a mutually beneficial relationship. This Meetup is the f …

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 …

We are a locally focused website and mobile app that combines user generated reviews with expert business surveys. We host monthly events and feature guests speakers to help Small Business Owners market and promote their businesses.

Tysons Entrepreneurs know the value of collaborative effort in building a great business, one client at a time. Members learn the subtleties of each business in the group and offer constructive analysis and advice in every functional category, from marketing to accounting to HR to procurement. We are NOT a leads group or a referral group. There are no "quotas" to meet. Rather if and when an opportunity arises to refer new business to a member, we focus on a warm, high-quality introduction, not a …

Do you live in NoVA and love fresh, locally grown foods and locally produced wines and spirits? We are a group dedicated to seeking out local food, wine and spirits producers, creating relationships with them, and with each other, by meeting up and visiting local farms, dairies, wineries and distillers, as well as farmer's markets. Many of these local establishments welcome groups for tours, tastings and even classes, so how better to enjoy those than as a group of fast friends seeking out the b …

Do you have enough clients? Could you use more? Find out how word of mouth marketing can lead to qualified referrals not leads through a fun and lively yet structured networking atmosphere. The BNI - Action Referral Team is made up of a group of talented professionals who are dedicated to help grow each other’s businesses. Come prepared with a desire to meet other like-minded professionals destined to take their business to soaring heights. Bring at least 30 business cards to share and your 45 s …

A place where salon owners can share ideas, experiences, marketing and much more. Let's connect and help each other out to jump start our own business. This group will go in depth into Web Design for salons Web Marketing for salons Recruiting Search Engine Optimization Promotion/Coupon Marketing Customer Service Email Marketing Appointment Booking Selling products online And much more.

Gather to discuss current business events, share experiences, and to network with other people interested in Business. We are an Internet Retail Distribution company specializing in online wholesale and retail distribution with major national brands like Dell, IBM, OfficeDepot, AT&T, Verizon, VISA, Sprint, Barns&Noble, SHOP.com, JCWhitney, YMCA, ..etc. We combine the concepts of Distribution, E-Commerce and Franchising industries. Microsoft and IBM are our technology partners. We are looking for …

Come join us for a lunch of networking and getting to know other professionals on the back deck of Kilroys every Thursday from 11:30-1. There is no fee to attend, just the price for your lunch. We are an organized, structured, membership group with one profession per seat, however guests from all professions are welcome. We are continually growing and would like your business to grow with us. The seats that are already filled are: Financial Planner, Life Insurance, Property & Casualty Insurance …

Join DC Children’s and Young Adult Writers for shop and market talk, social activities, critique, beta opportunities, conference field trips and support for those enduring query letter/submission round hell. We are focused on the children’s and young adult fiction market, but all writers are welcome. All skill levels are encouraged to attend, but critique participation and/or beta reading is expected to ensure the group is as productive as possible.

Calling all SugarCRM users, developers and enthusiasts! SugarCRM is the world's fastest growing customer relationship management software. Let's get together, learn from one another and contribute to this open source software.

As a dynamic Chamber of Commerce, HCCNVA is committed to managed growth and to impact the social and political arena in Northern Virginia through a positive role in the community. We facilitate this change by partnering with business, education and government entities.

Hello Agent & Investor Friends, This day in age, it's nearly impossible to be successful in the world of real estate without utilizing (and dare I say, embracing) some level of technology and/or social media platform. In fact, most of us are already online and using some type of tech device on a daily basis. The question is - how effective are we, really? Ask yourself: do you have an online strategy? Are you taking advantages of technological resources available to either promote or streamline y …

We are a fun group for all levels of ukulele experience.  Our regular monthly club schedule has something for everyone: 2nd Sunday Beginner Chords and Strums 2:15pm followed by Beginner Group Lesson 3-5pm 4th Sunday Beginner Chords and Strums 2:15pm followed by Ukulele Jam 3-5pm and Ukulele Open Mic 6-8pm Navigation (click the link next to the text): A) About ( click here) B) Membership Rules ( click here) C) Local Ukulele Workshops/Concerts/Events ( click here) ============================== …

What's going green all about? Going green is about connecting to people, saving money, being kind to ourselves and the earth, learning new skills, living simply, being prepared and having balance in life. Sustainable Reston works to identify fun and practical solutions to address issues of climate change, peak oil and economic disruption. We're doing things to raise awareness of these problems, but more importantly, to be part of the solution. Join us as we: plant some veggies, build a solar ov …

This transformative workshop will help you: • Get clear on your purpose • Tap into your unique talents • Create your own definition of success through your authentic self This workshop includes: • Meditation and centering exercises • Comprehensive syllabus • Facilitated chapter sessions • Group discussion & sharing • Take home work Prerequisites: • Copy of the Firestarter Sessions by Danielle Laporte http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Starter-Sessions-Practical-Creating/dp/030795210X • Willingness to be …

This is a group to all Fairfax area business owners who wants to grow your business with a referral exchange program. We can make our business successful when we all work together in our line of business.

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.

REAL WORLD LOCAL CONTENT TO HELP YOU GROW AS A REAL ESTATE INVESTOR IN VA, DC, & MD! Over 950 DC Metro Real Estate Investors and growing! Visit our Blog: http://cazainvestornetwork.blogspot.com/ Monthly Format: 1) Intro: 15 min. 2) Training Q & A: 50min. 3) Deals / networking / Fun: 30 min. This year we are going to format each monthly training to correspond to the full life cycle of a real estate investor so that by the end of the year you have a solid real estate investment foundation. Jan: …

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 …

Traction REIA is not only a Meetup Group. Is a full Real Estate Investors Association combined with a Meetup group. We are the leading association for Real Estate Investors in Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC. We are the only Official National REIA Chapter in the Greater Washington DC Metro Area and have been serving this area for more than a decade. We are the recipient of the National REIA "Honors of Merit" and the "Award of Excellence" for Best Real Estate Investor Association! We meet the …

Welcome to the official MicroStrategy DC-Metro User Group Meetup.  This new group is being created to provide MicroStrategy customers and prospects with a forum for networking with, and learning from, MicroStrategy customers. This is not a sales and marketing forum! This group is being formed by Southport Services Group in conjunction with MicroStrategy.  Activities will include speakers, social events, and networking. Your participation as a MicroStrategy customer is essential to establishing a …

This group is meant for businessmen and businesswomen who have a love for business, football and sports and would like to share both with former Super Bowl Champions and Pro Football Legends of the National Football League. All participants will be creating a Gridiron Social Network and the purpose of the group is to promote and grow each other business daily thru social referrals.

We are a group of 40+ men and women looking to connect and develop new friendships.  We all have a variety of interests, yet we don't seem to have the time to do many things or can't find the right venue. I enjoy planning social events, travel and fun activities for individuals in our age group. Events planned will include: jazz venues, concerts, movies, barbeques, wine tastings, happy hours, family fun time, DC tours, weekend getaways, book club and other social events. We expect our members to …

Once upon a time… in the realm of business and referral networking, ten business professionals found themselves unhappy. These ten men and women (let’s just call them the Ten) had developed trusted relationships with one another through their participation in other networking groups and couldn’t help but feel as though something was missing. So much so, that one day, whilst sitting at a somewhat ...roundish table, the Ten decided to try and name these culprits that were causing feelings of great …

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 …