Enron. The BP oil spill. The financial crisis. Wall Street vs. Main Street. Lately, we can’t seem to find a newspaper that hasn’t written a story about big corporations and bad behavior. Not surprisingly, trust amongst consumers is at an all time low. But in reality, more and more businesses are using their resources to do good in the world, and a new breed of entrepreneurs and enterprises are emerging whose operations directly provide a net benefit to society. Some of these organizations are fo …

We are a non-profit organization consisting of Greater Seattle area songwriters and musicians who meet regularly for songwriting and recording workshops, performance showcases, marketing/business advice, general networking, and more! We range in experience from those just trying their hand at songwriting to seasoned professionals. If you are looking for collaboration, promotion, live performances, increasing your skills, or just meeting other friendly local talent, come see what we have to offer …

Asia Business Forum’s mission is to create a forum for professionals in the Greater Seattle Area, who are engaged in work related to Asia or interested in Asian economies, to share knowledge, ideas, experience and expertise. By creating such forum, ABF intends to be a catalyst for building and sustaining the Asia-related business community and caters to the needs and interests of professionals doing Asia-related work. In addition to Asia as a whole region, ABF mostly covers China, Japan, Korea …

… The meeting is focused on education and skill building in fundamental and technical analysis of stocks meeting the primary characteristics of the Greatest Winning Stocks of All Time as described in William O'Neils book-How To make Money In Stocks As long as the discussion remains within the framework and context of the Investors Business daily(IBD) Canslim research methodology, the agenda is flexible to topics of interest to those who attend the monthly meeting. The meeting is usually sche …

Running a business is hard work. But we love it because we're, well... a little different. We wouldn't be satisfied with anything less. But that doesn't mean we don't want or need a little help every now and then. The Seattle Small Business Meetup is here to provide that support. Whether you need to talk to someone else who understands your challenges, pick up tips for running your business, get advice from an expert, or just socialize a bit with others like you, this Meetup is what you've been …

Meet other locals from all Industries to discuss your Business Ideas and Strategies and share referrals. Gather to discuss current events, share experiences, and to network with other people interested in Business.

The business advisors/instructors of the Small Business Institute of Seattle & Bellevue provide continuing education in all fields vital to assist small businesses to succeed. Fields of study include Tax, Accounting, Law, Marketing, Computer Networks, Search Engine Optimization, Business Insurance, Office Software, and much more. Through sponsorship, we are able to provide quality continuing education FOR FREE. Register at: http://smallbusinesswebcast.com

The Seattle Music Business Meetup is for music professionals - artists, producers, managers, record labels, etc - to get to know one another, share ideas, and help expand our local music industry. My name is Peter Fosso. Much of my life I've spent as a musician and entrepreneur. I'm the founder of Global Music Project.org, the non-profit organization that helps music fans discover independent artists from around the world while it helps support its music preservation mission. I hope you can visi …

Are you a parent with little ones with a home based or small business and would like to get out and network but find it difficult when looking after your children? Would you like to talk about your business, discuss challenges that you have, exchange leads, build relationships while letting your kids play? If you answered yes, then this group may be the group for you. Meet once a month to discuss the above topics, do a short presentation about you and your business. Bring your kids as well. Ther …

Natural Business Networking provides opportunities for holistic practitioners and owners of eco-friendly or wellness businesses to build relationships and make valuable connections. Members are encouraged to come with a collaborative and creative mindset, lots of business cards and an open mind and open heart. Who should join? Anyone working (or interested in connecting with those) in wellness and sustainable products and services, including health care professionals such as massage therapists, …

Get-to-know other Pet Professionals and Pet businesses in our area. Create a network and build a referral base of like-minded pet business professionals in the Queen Anne and Magnolia areas. We are focused on building a referral list for companies in the area so we are only allowing one company per specialty (dog walker, vet, groomer, web developer, etc). If you are interested in joining and we already have another company providing the same services, you can follow us on Facebook to see when a …

Are you new to networking? I Take The Lead may be a resource for you, as this is a company that offers networking for business. Our mission with I Take The Lead, Inc is to help you build your business by generating professional business leads and referral systems by providing workshops and seminars for business and personal development, business networking tips and techniques.

Hello All, Thanks for taking time to visit our meetup. Have you every wanted to start a business or buy that local franchise but didn't want to go it alone? Are you looking for like minded individuals to pool together expertise, capital and resources to begin that next venture? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you should consider attending the Pacific Northwest Business Franchise Meetup! Come to learn, network and share your dreams, goals and business ideas. A few a …

We are a group of professionals who meet regularly for breakfast to discuss business ideas and find out ways that we can pass business to one another and help each business grow. We meet the first three Fridays each month for breakfast, as well as a social hour quarterly at our wine tasting room in Bellevue. Please find our schedule under our upcoming meetup events. Our group is formal, meaning that membership on our meetup site does not necessarily constitute membership in our group. We allow f …

  Are you looking for Networking Opportunities and Referral Partners? Are you a "Solo-Preneur" and wish you had some buddies you can talk business with? Finally there is a group for professionals that is networking several times each week. All you have to do is show up and get yourself some coffee...   Business Networking for Professionals. Our day/evening soirees are business and social networking events for professionals, held at relaxed but stylish daytime or evening locations. No formal agen …

Meet other business professionals from a wide varitiey of businesses interested in growing their business. We are an extention of your OUTSIDE SALES FORCE. Your job is to provide us with information so we can promote your business or service to our warm market. Our group is growing and we are generating business for each other during these tough times. Come check us out and see for yourself how you will benefit from the deep local contacts for this group.....