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 …

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 …

Twin Cities Small Business Meetup is now the Gettin Bizzy Networking Group as of 6/17/12. There are now 2 meetup groups for Gettin Bizzy on Meetup as Gettin Bizzy acquired another group and meetup does not have an easy way to merge 2 groups. If you are a member of both groups and wish to only have 1 notification, please make sure you are a member / join the "Main Original Gettin Bizzy Group" and you can remove yourself from the other. Main Original Gettin Bizzy Group: http://www.meetup.com/getti …

Who we are: Young professionals (between the ages of 20 and 40-ish) who are interested in professional development and gaining experience in nonprofit volunteer leadership. You can make a difference in the lives of children, teens, adults, and seniors by contributing your talents and skills in support of People Incorporated, the largest mental health service provider in Minnesota. We are recruiting new members for our steering committee, development/fundraising team, social events team, voluntee …

At any moment, see what your mind is doing. It is going into the past or the future. It is angry about the past or anxious about the future, isn't it? When this oscillation of the mind stops, THAT is when you get in touch with the source of energy, which is YOU. All the human values that we treasure and cherish - Happiness, Joy, Love, Compassion, Caring, Friendliness, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Relationships - can only be lived and experienced in the present. But, when we are caught up in the chat …

In early 2010, my wife Sharon and I started A Partnership Of Diabetics (A-POD) in the Phillips Community of south Minneapolis—considered the most culturally-diverse, economically-challenged in Minnesota. If we can make our program work here, we thought, it just might work anywhere! We began without a cent of grant money using just our Social Security and pension funds. The Center for Changing Lives of Lutheran Social Services initially provided us with a meeting space. Advertising through Meet-u …

* 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 …

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 …

Hello and welcome to the Twin Cities Energy & Holistic Workers Meetup Group (TCEHW)! Everyone is welcome here, whether you are an experienced healer/worker or just curious and want to learn more. You will find that this group isn't all "Light and Fluff" nor is it all "Dark and Dirty" ...instead, it is a mixture of all the colors, creating the grey in-between all the colors, contributed to by all the frequencies, and in doing this, you allow for a much more potent and powerful transformation. We …

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 …

The Bisexual Organizing Project (BOP) strives to build the Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, Queer, Unlabeled and Allied community. We are accepting of all people across gender and sexuality spectrums, including but not limited to Trans, Genderqueer, Intersex, Poly, Asexual, Gay, Lesbian and Straight.. We are accepting of all people across gender and sexuality spectrums, including but not limited to Trans, Genderqueer, Intersex, Poly, Asexual, Gay, Lesbian and Straight. BOP is a 501(c)3 non-profit soc …

The Minneapolis Jaycees are dedicated to providing opportunities for people 18-40 to develop their leadership skills through social action, personal growth, networking, and fellowship. As a civic organization for young people, the Minneapolis Jaycees are developing the next generation of leaders by providing opportunities to stand up and take initiative in their community. We engage young people ages 18-40 through project management and social entrepreneurship that will make an impact in their c …

Tire d of being tired. A journey with Chronic Fatigue can be dark and lonely. Family and friends may not be able to understand. You are not lazy or crazy. Join others with chronic fatigue for support, advice, and understanding. Join us if you are feeling your journey is without hope. Join us if you have success with CFS you can share, of any size. Join us, you are not alone with chronic fatigue. If you have a product or service that you feel helps with CFS contact the organizer, Nat. C …

The club goal is to provide an open floor for intellectual discussion, where each is allowed to provide their option without fear of judgement or ridicule. We want to setup a safe area to grow our knowledge through each other. In society, it has become taboo to discuses: politics, current issues, and to speak openly about our option if they disagree with those of the majority. Any topic is open for debate. Each member must only pledge to provided an open mind and sound arguments.

Open on a drop-in basis or regular basis to any man over 18 who wants to witness and experience: integrity accountability authentic connection emotional honesty This is a support group where men practice principles of mature masculinity: commitment, action, clarity and service to one's personal mission and life. We value authenticity, community, emotional intelligence and awakening men's hearts. The Mankind Project (MKP) of Minnesota sponsors this Open Circle as well as other men's trainings, …

Members of the Twin Cities Photography Group Studio and Artist Coop. This is your place to collaborate and talk about coops needs and events . A private place to brainstorm. studio phone 651-528-8431 You must be a member of the  Twin Cities Photography Group Studios to be a member of this meetup Studio Membership information can be found at: Studio non peak hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm Studio peak hours: Monday - Friday 4pm to 10pm Saturday & Sunday 10am to 10pm Student Membe …

Our vision is to build a strong local platform for learning and knowledge sharing among peers. We are a community of professionals focusing on All Things Web Design; a community built upon four pillars: Network, Engage, Share, Learn From Each Other. Membership to this group is FREE and comes with plenty of opportunities to network with some of the best and brightest Web Design Professionals in twin cities/Minnesota. This group is a thriving ecosystem - a hub - for all web design consumers, educa …

If you are single and would describe yourself as a secular humanist, an agnostic, an atheist, a freethinker, or a naturalist, etc, this group is for you. Having shared belief systems does not guarantee a successful relationship, but it does help stack the deck. There are many faith-based singles groups, as though they really need them; they can find each other everywhere. Non-theists, however, are a minority. As non-theists we generally do not wear a symbol around our necks that allow us to reco …

A group to meet and discuss, learn and present on the myriad of web technologies that Google supports, promotes and offers. Main discussion board at https://groups.google.com/group/gdg-tc.  Join us on Google Plus!

This is a group for entrepreneurs and business owners with an emphasis on internet, software, SaaS, computers, and similar tech startups. These roundtable discussions are conversations about the challenges of growing a business: BUSINESS FINANCING: Angel Investors / Venture Capital, Bootstrapping, Funding, Loans BUSINESS MODELS: Brick-and-Mortar, Choosing a Business Model, eCommerce, Online Business, SaaS, Part-Time Business, Social Entrepreneurship BUSINESS PLANNING: Startup Costs, Business Str …

This is a group where we can make a difference by doing something beneficial for various causes all while hanging our with great people. Events will range from happy hours, golf outings, a 5k fun run, and even a black tie formal gala. The proceeds will vary by event but include non-profits such as Prevent Child Abuse MN, Enviromental Improvement initiatives, People Serving People Homeless Shelter, etc.

~ We are a friendly group of Boxer Lovers from the "Twin Cities" of Saint Paul & Minneapolis, and the surrounding Twin Cities suburb areas (and now include the outlaying communities of Rochester and Duluth too!) ... all located in the GREAT state of Minnesota! ~ In addition to fun off-leash play dates, we offer: - A full calendar of dog-friendly activities & events - Updates on dog laws & legislation (local & national) - Member's reviews of doggie products & services - Tips & tricks on Boxer …

Are you looking for a fun way to support people and encourage people to be healthy? This group is for connecting people to help support the MN Running Series events. This is a super fun way to help people, have fun and meet new people. Being part of an event team is a very rewarding experience.

We focus on helping members develop their public speaking and communications skills. Our location and membership is geared towards the needs of business professionals and executives. Metro SpeakEasy has: • Weekly meetings (except holidays, last 3 weeks in December and in July/August when we meet every other week), with most members attending twice a month. • Engaging array of professions represented: financial services, sales, marketing, business owners, architects, attorneys and mid mana …

Minnesota Inner City Outings (MN ICO), part of the North Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, provides inner city youth with an introduction to outdoor adventures including dayhikes, backpacking, canoeing, camping, and skiing. In conjunction with community agencies, MN ICO leads small groups of youth on, what is for many, their first outdoor experience. MN ICO provides the volunteer leaders with training in outdoor recreation and safety as well as all the equipment needed for the trip, while the age …

This is a tribe of entrepreneurs who have, or are starting, a small business selling physical products. We'll trade knowledge about resources and network our skills to others in the group that may need help. For example, to have a successful Kickstarter campaign, you may need a prototype of your hardware product. One of our members will likely have the knowledge to help you out. There are 3D printers and other machines accessible to folks like you and me, but how does one begin using them? Join …

Have you heard of Ayn Rand and wondered why she's so popular 56 years after Atlas Shrugged was published? Have you read Atlas Shrugged? The Fountainhead? Do you enjoy philosophy? Then join us Thursday evenings at 7pm at the U of MN campus. We meet for philosophy, discussion, reading, and videos - all about Rand and her philosophy, Objectivism. You don't have to be a U of MN student and you don't have to know anything about her or her philosophy. Just bring an appetite for learning and a genuine …

HELP US HELP YOU! This group shares ideas, and solutions to help the Freelancer grow their business. Our topics are broad, are conversations are exciting. Come join us, and learn how others have succeeded and failed; becuase there is always something new to learn. Running a business is tough; you’re the Sales Manager, you’re the Media Manager, you’re the Worker Bee, you’re the Accountant and Inventory Manager, and to top it all off you’re the Boss. Come and build relationships, that will help yo …