Habitat Young Professionals of Charlotte (HYPC) began in late 2007 and is a group of individuals seeking to combat poverty by helping build affordable housing for low-income families, while providing networking opportunities for future leaders. We are motivated to make a positive impact in the Charlotte area and have fun doing it! The HYPC board empowers its members to make a difference by encouraging a spirit of service and honoring the core principles of Habitat for Humanity International. HYP …

We are interested in making new friends in the IT field for networking, professional/ personal growth tips and share experiences. This group is open to all IT professionals. Please no recruiters.

This is a group for young professionals (age 21 to 39). The purpose of the group is to meet regularly to learn about and support each other through referrals, business discussions, book reads, honest feedback, and similar.

This group will serve as a networking and resource tool for Financial Services Professionals in the local area. All those in the Charlotte area encouraged to join.

ECE  (Early Childhood Educatiion) Teachers is a growing group of young professionals working in the fields of teaching, child care, child therapy, child psychology and other early childhood health and development areas. Although many of us would like to check our careers at the door when we get home, there are many dynamic similarities in the people who choose these fields as an occupation.  It is our belief that these people are active, intelligent, fun... and possibly up for a good glass of me …

Anyone who needs to grow their business can join.  While many events will be relaxed and social, they will be professional as well. We will always focus on maximizing your time to ensure plenty of contacts. Pass this on to others in your company or friends that may be interested. All are Welcome!

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Network (B.O.E.N) focuses on creating a relaxed environment for serious business owners and entrepreneurs (i.e., both seasoned and newbies, members and non-members of Charlotte City Club) to discuss innovations, ideas, business development opportunities and partnerships, at the Charlotte City Club, a private platinum club of America. B.O.E.N offers 6 exclusive power lunches a year for business owners and entrepreneurs to listen and interact with industry experts. …

Are you looking to connect with more business minded people? Are you new to the area? Are you looking to develop meaningful relationships, not just pass out a business card never to hear from each other again? Then that's where BC&R comes in. We host business casual settings at quality locations. All are welcome. Welcome to Business Conversations and Relationships meetup group where we network, build relationships and discuss business. This is Meetup Group is a place where you can be YOU and whe …

ATTENTION all fun, active, out of the box thinking professionals between the ages of 25 and 35!! Young Corporate Hipsters is a group for young, professional, bold, trendy, overtly ambitious, self expressive frenzies who are not afraid to take life by the horns and ride the heck out of it! Many of us are witty, silly, outside of the box thinkers who are yearning to L.O.L...Live Out Loud. Together we will do it all...bucketlist, weekend trips, sports, bands, arts and entertainment, professional ne …

A monthly, quasi-book club for women who may be too busy to read an entire book! Our meetings are held at different coffee shop throughout Charlotte, so check each event for the location each month!  Meetings will focus on a different article each month. Articles will be selected from a wide spectrum of magazines and online publications, including The Atlantic, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, Rumpus, Slate, Mother Jones, Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and National Geographic. …

We are a group of young professionals dedicated to helping children in the Charlotte community. We meet once a month to network, socialize and discuss our upcoming service projects.  In October 2011, Kiwanis Uptown became a satellite group of the Kiwanis Club of Charlotte. Founded in 1919, the Kiwanis Club of Charlotte is the second oldest Kiwanis chapter in the Carolinas. We're excited about partnering with this established club and joining forces with their 50+ active members. With a combined …

Education, Motivation and Networking! The Charlotte Entrepreneurs Organization is a group if individuals that range from small to large business owners, consultants and visionaries, all with the same desires to Grow and Share what we KNOW with others. We have educational classes, motivational meetups and networking gatherings. Join our FREE ONLINE Social Network! http://www.connectingcarolina.ning.com Twitter: @CC_Charlotte

This group will serve as a networking and resource tool for Sharepoint Developers in the local area. All developers in the Charlotte area encouraged to join.

Our Mission The Charlotte Interactive Marketing Association (Charlotte IMA) is a forum for interactive professionals, businesses and educators in Charlotte dedicated to sharing ideas, information and best practices that will help define and develop the growing interactive marketing industry and its disciplines. Charlotte IMA’s goal is to be the interactive voice with a primary mandate to create products and services that provide lifelong learning, networking, and community outreach opportuniti …

This marketing meetup is offered by HIPPO Internet Marketing. Our goal is to help us all become "Smarter Marketers". We focus on Internet marketing topics such as search engines, social media, & mobile marketing.  Typically, we will include interviewing guests, but we'll make time for Q&A and networking as well. Meetings are typically held monthly.  We'll generally hold them on the 3rd or 4th Thursday of the month so as not to conflict with the Charlotte SEO Meetup (also highly recommended).

Join us for a night of networking, socialization and making connections all in one place in a beautiful atmosphere of the Ivory Lounge at Label an uptown establishment in an elegant setting. Meet and make new business connections or enjoy and catch up with the old.

"Connecting Charlotte Women personally and professionally!" This group is designed to educate,empower, and engage women in their local consumer market, and community. We offer something for everyone. Wether you are looking for networking, business education updates, social activities, or community involvement, CDW has a place for you.  We look forward to meeting you soon.

I have formed this group for both men and women to join for Coffee & Connection. We'll talk, grow and who knows! I am a Professional & Personal Development Facilitator & Coach. I believe in the power of exceptional communication and facilitate it between people as much as I can . Through it, we can greatly change ourselves and the world. This is my second meetup group. I have another named Women 0f Worth, which now has 480 members and was formed 3 years ago. Hope to see you soon! Savannah

Are you tired of meeting interns and low-level staffers at receptions in the Charlotte area? Connecting More Business holds monthly networking events at upscale locations around the country. Networking events are being hosted in 9 major U.S. cities and will be expanding to 30 U.S. cities and overseas by the end of 2013! Events in the Charlotte area will be held: On the third Thursday of each month, starting on Thursday, July 19, 2012 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. BlackFinn Restaurant (210 East Trade Str …

Guests are always welcome at Charlotte's oldest Toastmasters club! At Queen City Toastmasters you will learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and encouraging environment. Experienced professionals and beginning speakers alike can benefit from a practical, face-to-face learning program that includes weekly club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Each meeting provides an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting …

Welcome to Women of Color, a Networking and Friendship Meetup in the Charlotte area. As history has shown us, Women of Color often face challenges both professionally and personally that sometimes only we can understand. This group is a social arena in which we can discuss, vent and laugh about the many trials and tribulations we face as Women of Color. What makes a Woman of Color? We have no definition of color; Women of Color know who they are by virtue of their experiences. All nationalities …

Calling all African American professional women! If you are looking for a group that is just for you, join us! This meetup will foster • Camaraderie • Networking • Social events • Bartering • Business Education • Relationship building and more!!! Charlotte is too small for us not to know one another! We’ll get together monthly for at least one event, networking opportunity, or social activity. Spread the word to your colleagues!

The purpose of our group is to create a platform for connecting mature and progressive black professionals in Charlotte.  We provide creative platforms for black professionals to meet new friends, mix, mingle and network.  Our vision is to facilitate the creation of relationships with fellow progressive black professionals through health, wealth, passion and purpose. Professionals who work hard deserve to play hard.  We provide business, personal and social activities as a platform to connect wi …

This group was created to connect African Americans for friendships and networking. We offer a relaxing, informal social network for those who desire to make quality business and social connections. This group is all about having fun, relaxing, enjoying yourself and the great company of other black professionals. We provide a range of social events during the month. Our activities will include: Patio parties, wine tastings, bowling, sporting events, networking mixers, seminars, various trips, vo …

If you are a single busy professional and would like to meet several new singles in one venue, this is the place to do it! We make it fun, laid back and easy to mingle! Drink specials, free appetizers and lots singles ages 30 and up! Register early! Check us out at LockandKeyevents.com for more information! Use promo code CLTMEETUP for a reduced price! You can pay at the door! We have successfully matched several couples thanks to our parties! Email Susan with questions or concerns at charlotte@ …

Announcing Charlotte’s best social meet up group!!  The Charlotte Social Network !!  Charlotte Social Network (CSN) is open to those who are new to the city, as well as native Chalotteans. Our events are a great way for singles and couples to gather and discover new places to eat, good pubs to hang out at, cool special events and everything else the Queen City has to offer!  CSN is intended for those in the age range of 21-35 to come together and socialize with like minded young adults, make las …

BRAVO! is Opera Carolina's premier group for young professionals interested in exploring and enhancing their enjoyment of Charlotte's vibrant performing arts scene. With a membership base of over 200 people, Bravo! offers the opportunity to meet new people through events, good food and, of course, Opera Carolina's annual opera productions. Opera Carolina provides BRAVO! members with a variety of exciting social and educational activities as well as discount tickets to Saturday night operas. BRA …

This is a group designed to unite people with an interest in digital and inbound marketing in the Charlotte area. If you are a digital marketing novice, advocate, or professional and are interested in networking with others while increasing your knowledge base, this is the group for you.