One of the best ways to network is to do it through shared activities. By being in a relaxed atmosphere you will get to know others and establish deeper relationships doing something you like, vs. a quick networking meeting at a hotel or restaurant. Besides the networking opportunites for business and work, you will also improve your health and fitness. Hikes will tend to be 4-6 miles during the weekdays before or after work with options for longer hikes for those wishing to do so. It sure beats …

This is a group of professionals living or working in Reston. Our group meets at Kalypso's on the First Tuesday every month. We are a community focused on developing business opportunities and building relationships. Join our group and attend our $10 dollar events if you are interested in building your business, developing quality relationships and helping others be successful.

You in talent acquisition/recruitment/technology/studying/job search? Then this group is for you! Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, ERE.net members and hiring managers. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, eRecruitment, social media, web 2.0/recruitment 2.0, talent management, best & next practices, and building business relationships. Corporate talent acquisition practitioners are especially encouraged to join to share your front line experience. Other Topics of discussion: …

Come learn about what is going on in the Reston business community and connect with new tech start ups, entrepreneurs, real estate moguls, job seekers and much much more. Whether you are looking to grow your network, looking for a new job or just looking to make new friends this is the place for you. WARNING: Networking can lead to the following side effects - increase in business, fun, new connections, friendships, exposure, new opportunities & money.  Please network responsibly :-) We meet th …

Are you a mom that owns your own business? In this economy, networking is essential! The only problem is young children are not invited to your average networking event. I created this group for all the moms that own a great business or are thinking about creating a great business, but can't attend networking events to get the word out there because they don't have childcare available at that time. Children are always welcome at this meetup! Each meeting will consist of a meet and greet to intro …

Gather to discuss current business events, trends, share experiences, and to network with other people interested in Business. Meet the sharpest minds in the area. Network, learn what you are looking for, and how we can help you get connected to the right people and the right opportunity. We currently have several Business / social media / eCommerce / Online Reseller projects and would like to see if we connect and work together, and build a mutually beneficial relationship. This Meetup is the f …

Federal Contractors and employees can network together in social setting.

Gather to discuss current business events, share experiences, and to network with other people interested in Business. We are an Internet Retail Distribution company specializing in online wholesale and retail distribution with major national brands like Dell, IBM, OfficeDepot, AT&T, Verizon, VISA, Sprint, Barns&Noble, SHOP.com, JCWhitney, YMCA, ..etc. We combine the concepts of Distribution, E-Commerce and Franchising industries. Microsoft and IBM are our technology partners. We are looking for …

The Reston Young Professionals are a group of professionals between the ages of 21-40 that work to give back to the Reston community through a variety of social and volunteer activities.  Our goal is to help our community and have fun while we’re at it!  While not solely affiliated with any one organization, many of our volunteer opportunities are related to the current priorities and needs of Reston Interfaith, Reston Association, Reston Challenge  and other local groups supporting the communit …

Let's make connecting with your local LGBT and allied community in Prince William County, Virginia easy! Come out and join us for a monthly lunch and the occasional mixer. You'll make new friends, learn more about your community, and build connections for your social and business lives. We're emphasizing social networking with this Meetup but we love helping out LGBT and allied owned businesses as well! All open-minded and friendly people are welcome! LGBT and our allies come say hello!

This is to be the inaugural meeting of NoVA Networkers, a discussion group for computer network engineers and administrators of all skill levels. (Please note that this group is NOT for interpersonal networking.) The goal of the group is to facilitate the free exchange of ideas and experiences among like-minded professionals. The group was founded by Jeremy Stretch of packetlife.net, and is not sponsored by any commercial entity. (This means that all vendors and technologies are fair game!)

The Prince William Chamber Small Business Roundtable is organized by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. We aim to help business owners and anyone interested in small business thrive by sharing ideas, celebrating "wins" and gaining insights into running a Small Business. Bring your lunch for this roundtable discussion. Topics vary each month. You don't have to be a Chamber member to come! Attendance is free! We meet twice each month: the 1st Monday at the Chamber's Gainesville Business Resou …

Tysons Entrepreneurs know the value of collaborative effort in building a great business, one client at a time. Members learn the subtleties of each business in the group and offer constructive analysis and advice in every functional category, from marketing to accounting to HR to procurement. We are NOT a leads group or a referral group. There are no "quotas" to meet. Rather if and when an opportunity arises to refer new business to a member, we focus on a warm, high-quality introduction, not a …

Tired of always having to go into DC to hangout with friends? 20's & 30's of NOVA is a co-ed Meetup Group for singles and couples that get together in Fairfax County. With this group, you can meet new people and experience what NOVA has to offer. We will organize various activities such as happy hours, dinners, trivia nights, wine tastings, sporting events, and outdoor activities. While we will plan plenty of activities, we are also open to suggestions from our members. With many young adults l …

This is a group for anyone interested in web design and development living in Reston and Herndon area.  If you are a web designer, web developer, full-time or part-time freelancer, or someone very interested in learning how to make great websites and web applications, then this is the right group for you. Regardless of level of expertise and experience in web development, we all can learn from each other by sharing new tips, news on latest technologies, best practices, new tools, and much more! …

This is for individuals looking to obtain their CCIE certification. We will be using the INE workbooks and going through the labs together. The idea is to cover every topic within the CCIE blueprint and master them! Please only join up if you are serious about obtaining your CCIE!

SHE CAN SHOOT has become the largest female only firearms training chain that incorporates a total hands-on teaching method, while also using certified and experienced female instructors. Presently, our SHE CAN SHOOT chapters are on the East Coast including Missouri. SHE CAN SHOOT is committed to offering support to women who are interested in developing or enhancing their shooting proficiency as well as self-defense skills without feeling intimidated and being judged.  We are also a group of wo …

The ingredients of a Mocha Lady is: 1 cup hot brewed coffee, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon white sugar, 2 tablespoons milk. You can also add different mocha flavored coffee syrups. If you fit any of these ingredients, we want you in our group. Mocha consists of different flavors and ingredients so join us regardless of your ethnic background or place of residency; 35's and up preferred; married or single; SUV, minivan or luxury car drivers; stay at home mom, or corporate la …

Our goal is to meet with highly driven, motivated, and successful top producing sales people, business owners, entrepreneurs and anyone looking to build their business, increase their sales, and become more profitable by sharing business and learning from like minded professionals. All professions are welcome especially those who do business to business transactions, Real Estate related, and personal services. We meet every Wednesday mornings from 8:00 am - 9:30am at the Century 21 New Millenium …

Reverse Space (RS) is a maker community, with a ‘space’ in Herndon, VA, currently sponsored by Cortona Academy. The community began in October 2010 by accumulating members of the Information Technology field, such as Network Security, Information Forensics, and the like. Now, the community supports many subgroups, ranging from 3D Printing, CNC, and any MakerSpace project members would like to build. Revese Space has the largest 3D printing capabilities and technology for MakerSpaces on the east …

Are you Korean?  Please join today.  We have many English speakers waiting for you! 한국말로 말하고 싶어요! http://www.meetup.com/NOVAKorean -- 856 events and counting! Our weekly events and active members often meet "offline" also.  Join, if you want to hang out with your Northern Virginia friends learning English/Korean! We help each other improve upon the basics of written & conversational Korean & English. We will definitely practice speaking! (Free Talking!) NoVa Korean (NoVaK) is truly blessed with …

Hello there WELCOME!!! If you're a Graphic designer, photographer, artist, advertising professional, creative writer or someone who is just starting up in design world we want you and glad you chose this group to join. We'll network, discuss current trends, learn to do things old ways, teach each other what we know while we are up to date with current trends. Follow us on twitter @ http://twitter.com/#!/novacreatives Welcome again! Anita Eradla

We are a group of young professionals who work and play in the DC/Metro area. We focus on meeting new friends and building lasting business relationships. We like to share new ideas about our businesses, help members find new employment opportunities, as well as share leads and referrals.

This group is for gays and lesbians in their 20's and 30's who live in Northern Virginia. Just because you live in NOVA doesn't mean you can't have a solid social network OUTside the Beltway. We know you're OUT there. We are a gathering of singles and couples with varying tastes, but one thing we all have in common is we like to have fun. Come and join us for activities like happy hour, dining out, trivia, barbecues, camping, hiking, bowling, day trips, bar crawls, and other local activities.

This informal group is primarily for unemployed or under-employed professionals and professionals who are looking for a new job. The goal is to meet once or twice a month at various locations in DC, VA and MD to network, work on resumes and cover letters, practice interview techniques, share ideas and leads an boost morale. NOTE: It is NOT okay to promote your own personal interests/products/web sites/books/services etc, or to distribute ANY materials at meetings without the prior knowledge and …

This group is open to single professional men and women between 35 – 55, who want to make new friends in small group settings, explore the DC metro area with a few buddies, or simply go out for a drink after work. Activity ideas include: Dining out, attending events/ festivals, potlucks, wine tasting, exploring museums. Please help keep this meet-up experience positive. If you RSVP for an event, please be sure to attend, barring any emergency. After two no-shows without communication or frequent …

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and we believe in the "Givers Gain" philosophy. We offer members and their guests the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. We are a perky group for 7:00 am and are a growing BNI chapter. The chapter passed over $1,000,000.00 in business to each other last year. What a piece of the pie? We invite you to come and check us out. We meet from 7:00 - 9:30 am every Tuesday at the Amphora Diner on …

New to the area? Need some friends that understand what you are going through? Need empathetic ears and arms to hug you when you need support? The purpose of this group is for working single mothers to share ideas on how to simplify life tasks for us and our children, build great friendships for us and our children, provide laughter and support for each other, have play dates for us and the kids and "Ladies Nights Out". Whether you work professionally at home or in an office environment and have …