For those who want to design, engineer, and build innovative products using community and online tools. Physical products create and shape our environment. Everything from your razor to your house started as and idea, which was brought to life by a talented engineer or designer. Open Engineering is all about making this process faster with higher quality results. We will explore topics related to design, engineering, and manufacturing. Sometimes we will bring in open hardware projects to present …

The Independent Designers are here... Just Off 7th Ave! This is our Think Tank! Here, independent fashion designers come together to collectively advance their careers by expanding the exposure of their unique collections using strategies such as fashion shows, photoshoots and other events. This meetup brings together talented indie fashion designers to share experiences, learn how to develop their businesses, market their goods and network within the fashion industry and beyond. This group is o …

The DesignX Meetup Group brings design innovators together for inspiring  events and thoughtful exchanges centered on the cutting edge technologies revolutionizing our designed world. During New York City's inaugural design week you can get in the digital fabrication game through DesignX, a series of hands-on workshops bringing together leading experts from digital design and next-gen manufacturing. DesignX will consist of four days of classes and networking events, including presentations from …

This group is for Fashionistas and Entrepreneurs who are into fashion and having a good time. If you're looking to meet others with the same interests, then this is the group to join. If you'd like to attend UNIQUE meetups other than the typical movie, drinks and dinner, then join. Of course we'll have movie, drinks and dinner nights, but I've also planned other events as well. CHECK US OUT!!! This group is also for established for aspiring Fashion Designers, Entrepreneurs, Prospective Fashion …

If you're sick of all the emails from Meetup.com: Subscribe to the BYC email list for updates Whether or not you just graduated school or are new to Boston, we all know how difficult it can be your first few years as a professional. Let's use this group to bridge that knowledge gap, the experience gap, and the networking gap. I'm talking ALLLLLLLL kinds of creatives: writers, artists, bloggers, designers, developers, programmers, entrepreneurs, builders, doers, movers, shakers. Use this gr …

OUR MISSION: If you have been thinking of trying kayaking or canoeing but don't know how to get started, this is the place for you. We do scenic paddling designed to help beginners get into the sport we love so much. We also introduce all our paddlers to a variety of paddling location. Experienced Paddlers are always welcome and are encouraged to help lead some of our trips. BEFORE YOU PADDLE: Educate yourself about the area in which you will be paddling, and carry appropriate gear, clothing, wa …

Do you have an invention and want to learn how to license or launch it? Are you an entrepreneur or small business with intellectual property worth protecting? Want to better understand patent and patent rights? Learn business strategies from other innovators.. Do you provide professional services that can help inventors and entrepreneurs? We are on a mission to build success stories from our group and to create new businesses and jobs in Nassau County! Fostering an environment of job creation an …

The Tech Valley Mobile Developers Network is a “network” of folks who have a serous interest in developing mobile apps under any platform/device/manufacture. We do not focus on any one phone or tablet vendor and work hard to hold meetings that will represent a vast majority of devices.

The Boston Lean IT / Limited WIP Society is a local forum for sharing ideas and experiences of applying the Kanban Method and Lean Thinking to IT processes, including (but not limited to) software development, maintenance, and support. Lean Thinking can help IT teams, large or small, become more effective and productive. The Kanban Method has its genesis in Toyota's manufacturing processes, and was pioneered by David J. Anderson as a flow-based system for software engineering projects & operatio …

New Balance is a local shoe manufacturer that has been a part of Boston since 1906.  Now the new Experience Store at 583 Boylston St. is giving back to that community.  NB Back Bay is starting a running club for residents of Back Bay and Greater Boston.  The club will meet on two separate days, Thursday for an advanced run and Sunday for a more leisurely run, and will take place over an 8 week period. The purpose of this running group is to help the Back Bay community start and maintain a healt …

Welcome to the New York NetSuite Meet-up – by Hara Partners. We created this meet-up in the hopes that we could develop a strong and dynamic NetSuite community with members from across the NetSuite spectrum. From industry executives to business owners reliant on the software and from coders and developers to NetSuite employees we feel that everyone brings a unique perspective and set of experiences to the table and together we can be greater than each individual. The meet-up takes place on the s …

The purpose of this group is to unite a strong community of doers eager to conceive of, design, make, test and clearly document open source hardware for the world-wide Maker Community. The group will share idea's, information, expertise and resources while developing open hardware in order to bring personal manufacturing to the masses or just for your own personal use. Whether you're an engineer, designer, tinkerer, inventor, programmer or someone interested in making the DIY world a better plac …

Times have changed! In 1900 only 2% of meals were eat OUTSIDE the home. In 2010 statistics show 50% of meals eaten outside the home, with 1 out of 5 breakfasts eaten at McDonalds. The typical American family eats together just THREE times a week, which means more meals are eaten on the road than at the table. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, (quoted in the NY Times), based on eating habits which children are learning from their parents, "for the first time in two centuries, toda …

I decided to form this group to help my 10 year old son find his tribe. He's really into his NERF guns and would LOVE to have some serious play with other kids who love NERF as well. You should join if you are a parent with kids, between the ages of 8-12, who love NERF and would like to get together for organized play: battles, human v. zombies, missions, search & destroy, etc. We will meet for planned activities at outdoor locations. RULES: No children without an adult - no adult without c …

The time is now! recycle,reuse,to be conscious of what we can do to reduce our carbon footprint on the envirnoment.Go Green recycle,remix,revamp ,restyle and create wearable art pieces. Recycle your old jeans and make a grocery bag. Take all your plastics grocery bags and weave a doormat or bag. Take your old dresses and make a quilt. The Design room is open get help making your Creations. Reduce,Reuse,Repair,Recycle. Manufacturing clothes uses alot of energy,transporting products uses alot of e …

This a group that gets together once a month in a studio environment. Topics relating to studio shooting are discussed and photographers get a chance to get together with other photographers, compare notes and just shoot the models present to get shots worthy of incuding in a portfolio. If you are a photographer that is just starting out, you know how difficult it is to get all the logistics together to pull off this kind of shoot. We take care of all the logistics. Just bring your camera, and s …

The New York based Flair Affair meetup welcomes any and all lingerie enthusiasts and professionals! Who are we? We're enthusiasts who simply have passion and love for lingerie. We’re professionals, who are talented, creative and tech savvy, working as designers, production coordinators, traffic controllers, models, photographers, sales specialists, merchandisers and more within the context of lingerie. We're entrepreneurs, who are opportunists and/or savvy business people, who have started, wil …

-I am looking to bring designers, seamstress and tailors, models, make up artists, hairstylists, photographers, reporters and anyone who loves fashion. -we are looking to promote and encourage up start fashion designers. -http://fashionnotes.streakmusic.com

We are an association of Makers in lower Fairfield County Connecticut who come together to work on projects of mutual interest and share our knowledge within the group and also with the local community. Our short term goal is also acquire a space where tools and project materials may be stored and used by members and guests.

Got an invention and want to learn how to license or launch it? Are you an entrepreneur or small business with intellectual property worth protecting? Want to better understand patent and patent rights? Learn business strategy from other innovators? The Inventors Association of Manhattan is for you. Every 2nd Monday of the month, we feature an expert guest speaker, lively discussion among inventors. We foster professionalism, trust and support: All Welcome! Easy online registration. Miss a mee …

Meet with other inventors and would-be inventors to discuss topics and share experiences in developing products. Subjects of interest include determining whether a proposed product will sell, patenting, prototyping, manufacturing, marketing, licensing, and entrepreneurship. Each public monthly meeting features an invited speaker on one of the above subjects and opportunity to network. Other special smaller meetings allow invention ideas to be presented and critiqued under signed confidentiali …

A network for women entrepreneurs to market their companies and products to Angel Investors, Lenders, the Media and Retailers for funding, buzz and distribution. Learn tips and insights before you pitch, and attend the yearly Conference to pitch to Angel Investors, Lenders, Media Reps and Retailers. The day is known to have changed women's companies and lives by securing funding, media exposure and retail distribution in Whole Foods and QVC.

Welcome Alumni and graduating seniors of Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Alumni and seniors need to stay connected not only by online sites but also by coming together on a regular basis to chat, laugh, connect, and the most important of all, network. Members will make new friends, catch-up with old friends and network with industry professionals.

An interactive website that informs people about what is going on in the solar energy market in New Jersey. Provides information on legislation, new projects, industry events, financial issues and reports on the growth of the solar PV industry. Information about training and conferences will be provided that will help applications engineers, solar installers, electricians, sales professionals and those who are looking to enter this field become more knowledgeable about the solar electric indust …

Open Source Fashion started in New York City in April 2011. We have cultivated communities of helpful fashion, retail, and tech innovators in NYC and DC, and now look to do the same in Boston! The idea of the OSF Meetup group is to bring like minded people together to openly share ideas, contacts, and expertise with each other for the benefit of the entire meetup community, and our individual projects. The continuous emergence of new technologies and products are constantly changing how business …

A3E is a Business-to-Business Exchange Dedicated to the Exploration of New Technologies & Apps that are Transforming the Music Industry and the Creative Process of Musicians & Audio Professionals. A3E has uniquely targeted and is creating a business-to-business exchange, and environment, for the 3 critical components and communities that make up the creative aspect of the music and professional audio industry; 1. musicians and audio professionals, 2. music and audio technology manufacturers, 3. …

My name is Cecilia Howard and I am a teacher/instructor of mindfulness and meditation. I have been practicing meditation for well over 21 years now and have found it to be a most useful and fulfilling means of managing the stresses and strains of daily life. While my earlier meditation and mindfulness experience was rooted in a Buddhist tradition, I do not consider myself a Buddhist. What I am is someone who recognizes the benefits and vital need of making  meditation and mindfulness practice a …

Welcome to The Retail Meetup Group! Our goal is to create networking opportunities for retail related businesses. These opportunities stem from having an open dialogue about trends, challenges, and resources for retailers. To initiate the conversation, we present Creative Talks: a series of panel discussions that brings industry experts together to share their knowledge.