… BNI (Business Networking International) is the largest business networking organization in the world.  We are the Diligence Chapter in Newport News/York County, Virginia which was founded in 2000. WHAT DO WE DO? Each Chapter has one representative from each business vocation -- no two members are seeking referrals for the same industry!  Our role is to be the sales staff of every other member, probing for referral opportunities and making warm introductions of prospective customers to each other …

The purpose of this Meetup group is to inform businesses or business owners of our Business After Hours Networking Events which are held every third Tuesday of the month and hosted by one of our members.  The location differs every third Tuesday as we give our member the opportunity to host this event at their business, thereby giving their business more visibility and exposure.  They feel comfortable in their own surroundings and help them present their services or products to those who attend …

Our members enjoy lively socials, stimulating lectures and have memorable, fulfilling experiences. ROMP @ the VLM is a new program in Hampton Roads for young professionals! This group meets at the Virginia Living Museum and features exclusive after-hours socials, light bites, adult refreshments and educational lectures about nature, sustainability and conservation. Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Becoming a ROMP @ the VLM member also allows you the opportunity to participat …

Women of Acumen is moving to the Tidewater area! We are a group of positive, motivated, optimistic, and open-minded women who are chasing our lifelong passions. We surround ourselves with other women doing the same! What better way to get to YOUR next level than to be uplifted by women who are already there. Come out to our events and network with women who are striving to live a full life doing what they LOVE!!!

Welcome Hampton Roads Young Black Professionals! This meetup will a provide a valuable and much needed social outlet for young black professionals in Hampton Roads who are focused on achieving their personal goals, want to find like-minded people to hang out with, and love to have fun!  Entertainment, networking, and community outreach opportunities are geared towards professionals around ages 21-40. 

Tidewater Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs Network aims to be a resource for Black professionals and entrepreneurs in the Tidewater region of Virgnia by providing referrals to other local black-owned businesses and promoting on networking events & business resources for reaching professional goals. This group will not promote MLM-sponsored events, but instead aims to promote awareness of start-ups and build relationships with black business owners in the community. There is no charge to join …

We are an association for small businesses in the Hampton Roads area. We are joined together to deal with common goals, challenges and above all to benefit the community where we can be of the most help.

The purpose of this group is to learn how to apply tried and true marketing strategies to "now" media tactics, such as social media, mobile media and other new technology. This group is for business owners, marketing and PR directors or anyone interested in learning how to increase their market share through exciting new "what's next" technology. Each session will include a time to introduce yourself and your business and an instructional lesson on a different topic. Bring your business cards, y …

Whether preparing to get jobs or better jobs, we are making connections that help us make far more progress than we could ever make on our own. Opportunity really is about who you know. Better connections lead to better jobs * Connected to the people who know the opportunities * Connected to the people who know how to prepare for the opportunities *Connected to the people who know how to open doors to the opportunities The team includes professional in recruiting, HR, education, and communi …

This group was created to bring together Information Security professionals from the commuting area. This is an opportunity for those of you who would like to share, learn, network, create a study group, or just simply hang out with other IT professionals. The goal is to have at least one security related lecture or presentation per month. If you would like to present, you're free to do so. Who should join: Professionals that work in the Information Security field.

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Our group is designed to educate business owners with methods to grow their businesses with the many tools of the internet. Some of the benefits include: • Various methods to drive traffic to your website, social media, video, etc... • How to evaluate and beat your competitions' Google ranking. • More visibility, better credibility and trust with potential clients. • Increased referrals, conversions, and sales.

The Business Leaders of Williamsburg is a coalition of businesses with one person from each profession represented. Thought this mutual support system, members help each other do more business by giving each other referrals.