Running a business may leave you making decisions alone at the top.  If you are like most business owners, your family and friends cannot fully appreciate what it takes to run and grow a business. As a business owner, you face challenges that are common to business owners. We recognize the value of learning from each other (which is cheaper than hiring consultants). That's why we formed these "executive peer groups." Come discuss challenges and issues with your business peers who have built comp …

The Experienced Rider Club: We Ride... Welcome to the Minnesota Motorcycle Touring Club (MMTC). The MMTC is for motorcycle riders who enjoy riding with friends 250 to 350 or more miles per day, plus whatever miles are required to get to the meet up location.  Rides are on the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month from April to November, with some additional rides added in the other weeks. Most rides are in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Multiple day rides could go anywhere. MMTC seeks fun challenging pa …

Real Estate Investing In All Facets Investing strategies and what works, wholesale, fix and flip, buy and hold, turnkey, property management, commercial, residential, development, foreclosures, the market trends, etc. Smart investing in real estate is about connections and this is the group that is full of resources just for you. Expert educators present the latest trends in the industry. Get solid advice and avoid costly mistakes. You learn tons just by attending. Networking at it's best with …

Work at Home? We’ve Got a Lot In Common. Overcoming Obstacles! Things that bug us Freelancer, contractor, independent professional, telecommuter or road warrior, if you work at home you likely have the same challenges. Isolation It’s lonely at the top, the bottom and in-between. We missed the camaraderie of a more social working environment. Resources and Support When you least expect it, there’s a bump or a pothole in the road. Either way, we wanted help, now! New Business Feast or fam …

Welcome to Dharma Readers. This group is a book club which focuses on books that explore the many different facets of Buddhism. We welcome Buddhists and Non-Buddhists alike. We do not favor any particular form of Buddhism and seek only to deepen our understanding and knowledge of his teaching. This group is for those who want to learn more about the Dharma in a group setting. Format: We do an informal ten minute meditation before we start each meeting. Depending on the type of book we are readin …

Are you a young woman (20s & 30s) who wishes she had a fun book club to belong to? Want to meet authentic, independent thinking gals that are friendly, fun, intelligent, have lots of laughs, & great discussions? Well you have found us! We are a dynamic group of individuals, who although have busy lives, make time for our enthusiasm for books! The meeting can be held at a number of locations, such as, coffee shop, lounge, restaurant, a member’s home, park, etc. Each month members read a particula …

Are you a Christian entrepreneur, growing a business or exploring ideas. How does being a Christian impact you as an entrepreneur or in your place of business? Do you ever wish you could meet other Christians who share your business interests, just to encourage and bounce ideas off each other? You are part of a unique group of individuals who want make living their Christian faith and values a priority in their everyday lives, including their businesses. Our goal is to create a group of business …

This user group is for people who develop or are interested in developing applications for the iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Do you have a project you'd like to create? Whether you're just into sharing ideas, or you would like to get some help developing your million dollar app, this is the group for you! You'll meet other developers and entrepreneurs in your area with whom you can discuss opportunities and get inspired. We'll also do a "deep dive" into more technical topics at some of the meetin …

A group for those who have left fundamentalist Christianity. Whether you are still in the faith, have left the faith, or are considering leaving, this group is to encourage and support each other in the deprogramming process of fundamentalist - and/or evangelical - beliefs. We ALL welcome you! We are striving to create a healthy community for those who have survived the more extreme theologies of religion. Some gatherings have specific themes, but all gatherings thus far have been an opportunit …

Mission Statement The mission of The Net is to help each other succeed by exchanging genuine referrals. We learn from each other and build lasting relationships founded on professionalism and trust. Members are welcome, one from each professional category, who are motivated to build a collaborative network. Current Categories already filled:  Accountant/CPA, Bookkeeper, Commercial Insurance, Commercial Realtor, Chiropractor, Financial Advisor, Family Law Attorney, Property and Causality Insuranc …

Welcome to our group's home page! We have had a lot of fun in the Spring, Summer and Fall that past couple of years with our fishing events. AND .... we have also had a BLAST getting together in the Winter with various Ice Fishing outings!! Boating, Cruising, Shore Fishing, Picnics, Fish-Fry's and socializing. Our Meetups are always about helping one an other as we go. On any given outing, I will have extra bait & tackle for those who may need to borrow them. Other group members are always willi …

Welcome to the Cocktail Club! The Cocktail Club is a social networking group of friendly, genuine, sociable, happy and fun loving singles & newly singles wanting to mingle and meet other singles in the Twin Cities area. Are you a hard-working individual? Do you like to unwind after work with a few drinks at a local pub? Looking for exciting venues to do it in and interesting people to do it with? Well join the club! The Cocktail Club looks to offer responsible grown-ups who still like to have a …

Moms with a Mission Plum Moms Club, powered by Stroller Strides, was created to nurture the minds, bodies and spirits of moms and their children everywhere. Connect with other moms at playgroups, enjoy moms’ nights out, and give back to your community through “Moms with a Mission” activities. Joining is free — there’s no cost to becoming a Plum Moms Club member. Ready when you are! We welcome new members any time of the year. Stroller Strides, the country’s largest fitness program for new moms, …

We are looking to help Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. We will teach you more effective ways to grow your business and use social marketing and media to brand yourself and your business online. We are looking to mentor you on strategic ways to use social marketing to your advantage. If you are involved with a traditional brick and mortar business or a Network Marketing company the tactics that we use can be implemented into any business model. We are looking to get a group of like-minde …

PLUG IN AT JOULE Work for yourself without being by yourself. Joule is a collaborative business community for those with a work at home lifestyle. Our members include startups, entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers, telecommuters, developers and other independent professionals. JOIN US. joulemn.com

* Foodist, chef, traveler, adventurous eater, organic gardener, home canner, pickler, sausage maker, personal chef,  entertainer, recipe conjurer, enthusiastic culinary instructor, tradition vs. "trendy", loves to mingle and explore culture & cuisines .... peoples and places. I love to cook, eat and talk "food".... what other reason to start this group? What other reason to join? We all have something to learn from each other, to share, to explore and to discover .... isn't it so much more fun t …

Lets get together and hoop! Hoop for fitness, fun, spirituality, to dance, and to meet like-minded folks. Hula hooping has never been this bad-ass before, so come out, develop your skills, and have a good time.This new Meetup needs to find a home. I'm going to suggest somewhere on one of the city lakes to start. If you have any suggestions of where we can hoop, and have music, let me know. Any DJs out there who wanna throw down, let me know, we'll come out and hoop up a storm. Keep an eye on upc …

Welcome to Electronically Bent MSP. Surprisingly, there is not a single Meet-up group for electronic music in the Minneapolis-St Paul metro area. That is one of the reasons that inspired me to create this group. This group is for everyone who likes electronic music and would like to meet like-minded people, discover/share electronic music and dance to electronic music. I feel some of the best electronic music that you may have heard and would love to dance to, will never get played in a club (in …

Do you own or just love vintage homes?  If so, this is the place to be.  Here's your chance to learn about topics and products of interest.  We will visit local showrooms and craftsmen such as tile manufacturers and woodworkers who create period appropriate products. We will also visit local homes and hear from experts on topics related to vintage homes. Join us to discuss all aspects of historic homes.

Is real estate investing a part of your life? Minnesota Association of Real Estate Investors (MAREI) looks to create an atmosphere for learning the ins and outs of the investment lifestyle in the Twin Cities and beyond. In the past several years we've surrounded ourselves with some very fun deals, learning experiences and great people. We aim to share all that we can with the community that has helped us get us where we are today. We are thankful everyday for the opportunity to do what we love; …

Are you a freelancer? Do you work from home? Have you thought about co-working? Need to expand your network? Simply need to get out and meet new contacts? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then we want to meet you!

Hello - My family & I just relocated to Minneapolis from Nashville. I am hoping this becomes a community of moms who reside in downtown Minneapolis, gathering to share the joys, trials and tribulations of our sweet little ones who made us first-time mommies in 2009! We are low-key, casual and looking for a place to connect with other moms, as well as provide an environment for our Tots & Babies to interact, learn and grow together. Our group gets together weekly for: In-home Playdates; Storytime …

This is a group for all members of the Twin Cities birth community - both families and birth professionals. We will post all Birth Experts Loft classes, networking nights and events. Birth Experts Loft is an innovative hub for families and birth professionals in the Twin Cities. For families: we offer childbirth education, infant workshops and holistic services. For birth professionals: we offer a coworking space for members to conduct business, utilize our facilities and network. The BE Loft …

Twin Cities H Social is a social meetup group for anyone who has Herpes HSV1/HSV2 to meet other people in the Twin Cities area with the same situation. We have a wide variety of events at our meetups. We encourage members to give suggestions of what YOU would like to do for a meetup. Twin Cities H Social has NO dues, NO officers, NO social directors and NO budget. Instead, we rely on ordinary members LIKE YOU to volunteer to organize events, such as Hikes, Dinners, Brunches, Beach Parties, Happ …

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has been recognized as a Yellow Ribbon Organization and is the first non-profit to serve veterans and their families in all areas of our work in a way that honors their service. Come out to a Habitat for Humanity site and build along other veterans! There are multiple construction and restoration sites in the Twin Cities and 7 county metro area. Volunteering along other veterans, meeting new people, impacting the community...what a great way to spend a day! I'll …

We are a group dedicated to moving the mission of Solar in Minnesota forward. We think solar is one of the best solutions to our current economic and climate problems and we want your help in creating events to help solve problems. We are interested hosting events on policy, how to go solar, how solar works, and anything else related to the MN solar industry. All people are welcome, whether you're an solar industry professional, student, interested homeowner, or policy professional.

This group is dedicated to those who love the backyard BBQ, and who want to taste the best we have to offer in Minnesota. Whether you grew up on burgers and brats, or you have been home smoking meats since birth we welcome everyone. Just bring your taste buds as we share some great BBQ from local joints like Big Daddy's in St. Paul, The Rack Shack in Bloomington, and many more. The focus of this group is to share good food, conversation, and a common passion of BBQ.

Monthly potluck to bring together people interested in paleo/primal cooking. Everyone is welcome! If you've never tried paleo but do secret at-home research, are a diehard cave-dweller, come from a Weston A. Price background or just want to meet people who love to chow down, this is the group for you!