Carolina's Premier Network Of Masters. People who are looking for that extra edge in business, marketing, and social media need a place to come together.  This will inherently bring about that "mastery" that we've been hearing about lately.  All it takes is meeting and putting plans together. You should join if you have something to contribute to mastering today's business climate, and if you want to receive more tools. We will typically meet twice a month because that's about how frequent thi …

This is a group for anyone interested in mobile applications, business to business networking, and social media. You will learn what the Incentivized Sharing Platform is and how your social graph (connections in Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.) has tremendous value in the marketplace but it is not transparent. With this new Incentivized Sharing Platform, you will be able to transform you social graph and be rewarded using existing social connections, business to business networking with mob …

Meetup with other local professionals who are interested in the Online News Association (ONA). Gather with writers, editors, photographers, producers, and all with an interest in the production of news for digital presentation. For more information or to become a member, check out http://www.journalists.org

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter …

If you are the Owner of a Local Business, you are probably suffering from a drop in demand for your products or services as a result of the continuing economic recession. And...many businesses are still using outdated forms of advertising.  Literally throwing away thousands of dollars each month. Why not make your company’s website “Your Hardest Working Employee?” Using Search Engine Optimization on your website combined with Social Media Marketing, your business can achieve Increased Leads, Cu …

Meet local crafters in the Triangle and surrounding area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Garner, Wake Forest, etc.) We get together and work on different crafts for socializing, motivation, and to get ideas and learn from each other. At each event, everyone brings their own craft/project and supplies to work on. Crafts need to be portable. This means everyone at an event may be working on different crafts. Types of crafts you might see:painting (gaming miniatures, rocks, paper, etc. …

We are a group of United States Citizens that seek the useful and purposeful fulfillment of the constitution written and given to us by our forefathers. We intend to do so through the intentional written and spoken word from all those that are represented by all elected officials at all levels. We will use our power as consumers of the media to engage the media against those who are currently working against us; and to endorse those who are working for us.

We know you will agree, the world of work moves so fast it's hard to follow. The Triangle Executive Careers Group, provides members with the information, support and tools they need to take charge of their careers, find jobs they love, earn what they deserve and reach their work life mission. Led by one of North Carolina's leading career experts and nationally recognized career management experts (profile below), the Triangle Area Career Group is all about improving the work experience of profes …

This is a group for local business owners, job seekers, mission drivers, and capitialists of every ilk. We meet with belly-to-belly networking opportunities and a healthy dose of education and plain old fun. Learn and grow with us.

Feel out of place in both secular and Christian homeschool groups? The purpose of this group is to provide opportunities for conservative, traditional Christians to socialize with other like-minded homeschool families. The group will have weekly park days and may schedule other events. This is not a group for everyone and it will be kept intentionally small in the hopes of building long-term relationships between like-minded families. This group is not: A co-op A religious group, though founde …

The Swift Creek Minutemen are dedicated to promoting enriched relations within our immediate community. Our mission is to support the Constitution’s 2nd Amendment and to educate ourselves and others while showcasing our various skills. We believe in God, self reliance and personal responsibility as expressed by our founding fathers. We embrace fellow constitutional patriots of all races, creeds and backgrounds who share these common values. We have moved due to unwanted media rudly showing up u …

Refresh is a community of designers/developers working to refresh the creative, technical, & professional culture of new media endeavors in their areas through design, technology, usability & standards. Refresh is an international initiative, now over 60 cities strong. Visit refreshingcities.org for more.

Meet fellow Sci-fi/Fantasy Fans near you! Come to a local Sci-fi/Fantasy Meetup to have fun talking science fiction and fantasy in literature, media, gaming and art.

Everyone has something to say about parenting. But when we become a parent, what we realize is that we are our child’s best first teacher and we are the expert on our child. The GPS Local -Raleigh Community is a meet up group for parents that are interested in listening in to the http://GreatParentingShow.com - GPS- and then having a place to discuss and support one another on different parenting topics shared. Take what you need and leave the rest. The more you think about how stressful parenti …

The Apex Toastmasters Club invites you to attend and experience the fellowship of a collegial, supportive group of joyful conversationalists dedicated to the Toastmasters Mission of "Making Effective Communication a World-Wide Reality!" Come join us, and together we will go on this linguistic journey of self-discovery and greater self-confidence. The best part, As you learn and grow, we all learn and grow TOGETHER. The mission of our club is to "provide a mutually supportive and positive learnin …

This is a networking, brainstorming group for small businesses. Workshops in marketing, social media strategy and SEO for small business will be offered, as well as other opportunities to network and meet. All are encouraged join and to bring their events.

This is the most successful SEO Meetup in the United States because we concentrate on actionable advice. This Meetup IS NOT about tricks to fake out the search engines or how to make quick money online via Google. Raleigh's SEO meetup IS about getting realistic and informational advice on what works with the search engines. Show up once a month to find better ways to tune your site, get more distance from your marketing efforts, write good web content. Take the mystery out of what Google has to …

The Raleigh Young Professionals group is the paramount social and professional networking group with goals of contributing to a better Raleigh and a better you. The term "Young" to us is a state of mind more than an age. We welcome all to join the RYP that are at least 21 years of age with no cap on the top end. We are made up of connected, motivated and energetic professionals that will surely make up the future of Raleigh's leadership. We provide a way for our members to experience more of our …

The Official Google+ Hangout in Real Life Meetup Page for the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill Area. The Triangle Google Plus HIRL Meetup Group is about learning to use Google+ in the most effective way for your goals. You will learn how to create a network to enhance your business reach and to help you live life in a way you never thought possible. There are so many features on the Google+ platform that you can learn something new every month. (and a little in between) You can find us here on Go …

Are you in Talent Acquisition / Recruitment? Then this group is for you! Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, ERE.net members, and Talent Acquisition leaders. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, eRecruitment, social media, web 2.0/recruitment 2.0, talent management, best & next practices, and building business relationships. In Raleigh, it is all about who you know. Corporate talent acquisition practitioners are especially encouraged to join to share your experience. Other Top …

Outdoor Afro is a social community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro disrupts the false perception that black people do not have a relationship with nature. We remember our history in nature, leverage social media, and support relevant local leadership to create interest communities, events, and partnerships that support diverse partici …

Calling all designers, models, stylists, photographers, writers, boutique owners, restaurateurs, chefs, fashion publicist, fashion marketing executives, interior designers, and other chic professionals and business owners! The Fashion and Style Industry - Raleigh is dedicated to highlighting Raleigh's industry leaders, seasoned industry professionals and newcomers. Events seek to promote businesses and individuals in the industry cultivating mutually beneficial relationships with Raleigh's Fash …

JOIN Internet Marketing Relativity Meetup Because... Internet marketing is on the move again, changing fast and furious. If you live in the Triangle and want to or need to keep up with the latest trends in online marketing join Internet Marketing Relativity because together we create GREAT marketing. Relative or note we are all Einstein's children :). Thanks, Martin Smith (@ScentTrail) Internet Marketing Relativity at: Twitter Tumblr Facebook LinkedIn

Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egypt was once believed to be some secret magical wisdom understood and used only by Egyptian priests. This belief remained until scholars discovered the symbols described sounds; the pictures indicated words or syllables and it became a language to convey ideas. Egyptians continued use of the ideographic and syllabic systems, even after alphabets were discovered. Likewise, when Barack Hussein Obama, II was first heard, many pondered the representation of such a nam …

Through the use of Social Media, Digital Distribution, Self Production, Publishing and Promotion, NCIAC is leading the change from the traditional "Top Down" method of generating revenue for Artists to a more equitable "Bottom Up" approach. Corporations are fighting the change, because it puts the "Control" (read:- money) where it belongs "in the hands of independent artists". Throughout the world, independent artists are realizing that we no longer need to depend on the old paradigms to be succ …

This is a group for anyone interested in exploring the other side of west african culture- music, food, dance that is generally not shared in the media. I started this group because I wanted to share the vibrancy of our culture -the dances, the food. If you love exotic music and foods, then this is the group for you! Looking forward to a an exciting and vibrant new year!

NCTech4Good is the regional network for sharing knowledge about technologies that can advance the mission of nonprofit organizations. This sharing occurs during monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 PM, and the annual conference. Visit our website www.NCTech4Good.org. NCTech4Good is supported locally by the N.C. Center for Nonprofits, Public Information Network, Inc. (also known as RTPnet), United Way of the Greater Triangle, and our conference sponsors, listed on this …

This is a group of individuals that love working with WordPress or want to learn more about it. This group is for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners and WordPress enthusiasts. Whether you're a WordPress novice or pro, we have something for everyone! Come out to share your know how or learn how to create your own website using WordPress.