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. …

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 And...many businesses are still using outdated forms of advertising.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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

E-Commerce, ecommerce, Passive Online Income, Drop Ship, Internet Startups, App & Software as a Service developers, Information Product builders, Affiliates, Bloggers, etc. If you are trying to make the majority of your money online, and you work for yourself you might like this. This group is primarily for Internet business owners to get together for the occasional daytime escape from our laptops. We have coffee, conversation, share a few tips, and help each other get motivated about progressin …

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.

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 …

Like Us on Facebook or visit us at www.thefierceorganization.com : F.I.E.R.C.E Females (FIERCE=Fun, Intelligent, Respectful, Encouraging, Confident, & Educated) : F.I.E.R.C.E was organized to bring together a group of Fun,Intelligent,Encouraging,Respectful,Confident andEducated women. We are a multifaceted group of ethnically diverse ladies who are single, married, parents, hard workers and professionals. The desire for this group is: “Every member who participates will feel welcomed, establish …

Like Us on Facebook or visit us at www.thefierceorganization.com :  F.I.E.R.C.E Females (FIERCE=Fun, Intelligent, Encouraging, Respectful, Confident, & Educated) :  F.I.E.R.C.E was organized to bring together a group of Fun,Intelligent,Encouraging,Respectful,Confident andEducated women. We are a multifaceted group of ethnically diverse ladies who are single, married, parents, hard workers and professionals. The desire for this group is: “Every member who participates will feel welcomed, establis …

Sometimes, as an artist, you need a little help working through your problems. We get stuck, get "artist's block," or can't seem to finalize that idea for your next painting. The purpose of this group is to get artists together to communicate their ideas and concepts and to give and receive feedback from a group of their peers. We welcome any artists struggling with a concept or idea as well any artist who would like to assist in the conversation.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …