A community of entrepreneurs, startups, non-profits, and small businesses with a natural affinity for passion and inspiration.

Join us every Wednesday morning for the Eastside's premier entrepreneur and technology networking event. You will meet technology entrepreneurs working on their latest project, those looking to flee the so called Dilbert Cube world and just plain technology folks and local business people. There is no agenda, dues or anything else, just good conversation and networking. Individuals can get help with their questions and problems as well as find potential partners and those can provide services th …

This is a start-up networking and referral group for start-up organizations. There are some specific criteria you MUST meet in order to become a member: Female, solo business owner preferably start-up or early building phase, Not looking for a networking group with the usual suspects. Really hoping to bring in the unusual suspects, maybe tech or health care, or education industries. There are plenty of networking groups that have attorneys and bankers and insurance salespeople, so let's make thi …

Whether you are just starting out as an entrepreneur or a seasoned professional--all are welcome at the Seattle-Bellevue Profesional and Entrepreneurial Women Meetup. This group is based on building relationships. We will meet weekly to share skills and knowledge for successful entrepreneurship. I have been on an entrepreneurial journey for 11+ years. I have come across a lot of great books, conferences, and resources and gained a lot of experience. I would love to share that with other like-m …

Join a friendly group of creatives and independents who like to relax after work with a beer or two. Maybe you're a writer, designer or an entrepreneur. Perhaps you run a small business. If you want to share a post work drink with a few likeminded folks, this is for you. We usually meet on Thursdays, and rotate between Redmond, Kirkland and sometime Bellevue, as that's where most folks who have joined so far reside.

We are an exclusive, professional business referral organization whose purpose is to help you grow your business through referrals. We are looking for local business owners and entrepreneurs.to Network with others, expand your client base and increase sales! We are currently looking for: Realtors,Mortgage Brokers,CPA, Bookkeeper, Commercial Insurance, Interior Design, Printer, Accountant, Promotional Products, Payroll, Travel, Carpet Cleaner, Screen Printer, Business Attorney, Dentist, Florist, …

This group will be a pilot to discuss leadership and executive skills, and to find mentors and mentees for the group from within the group. The goals are to have fun, and to learn and hone leadership skills to help the women in the group with their careers, and if entrepreneurs are in the group help them with their business success.

Seattle Entrepreneurship Club was started by a group of professionals enthusiastic about entrepreneurship in Greater Seattle area in April 2008. Over the years, this group grew to more than 400 members and counting. Seattle Entrepreneurship Club’s mission is to promote the spirit of Entrepreneurship among the Chinese community, provide mutual support among entrepreneurs, help companies in China to explore the global market, help those who are interested in China to explore the Chinese market, an …

Entrepreneurial moms meet and network with each other.  Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other businesswomen in Bellevue and surrounding neighborhoods can be a part of this Exchange.  You do not have to be a business owner yet. This Exchange is about networking, helping each other through trials and tribulations, questions, problems, educating and empowering each other.  We will invite speakers and experts on interesting topics …

Welcome to Eastside Incubator (Ei). This community is designed to help software founders (who ship code) and business founders (who ship customers) develop their entrepreneurial talent. It is like a gym for software-focused entrepreneurs. There are three components to this group: the physical space (in Redmond), the networking events, and the online forum. The value of each of these depends largely on the contribution of the members. So if you have a problem, ask it so that somebody who has alre …

The .NET Developers Association is a eastside community oriented group aimed at furthering the education of .NET developers.

We are a high energy group of business professionals who are all about helping you grow your business. As a chapter of BNI, this group was started to help local professionals increase their success levels through networking events with other business people, and to increase business for all the members. If you are a business owner or a business professional that wants to go from good to great, and separate yourself from your competition, contact us!

Hey Ladies! Making friends in a new place can be difficult.  Whether you're new to the area or not, join us to meet other women looking to get out of the house, have fun, and form new friendships.  Join us for coffee, movies, dining out, cooking, shopping, networking, brunch, dancing, ladies night out/in, and much more! This association is comprised of active female members who range in age for the mutual consideration of social and networking activities east of Lake Washington.  As the saying …

We are a proactive group of 30 business professionals who are focused on helping each other's business grow. We are a chapter of BNI, an international organization providing structure to local business marketing groups. Our group was started to provide a platform for professionals to increase their business success level through networking events, education and social events with other like-minded business people. The result is a dramatic increase in business for each member. Our goal is to add …

The Eastside Business Association promotes a healthy business environment by providing strategic leadership, support, tools, resources and community involvement for business success. Our members receive experience in networking, promoting their business more efficiently and becoming more in touch with the Eastside community market. Keeping the Eastside Business Community a good place to do business is a top priority for the EBA and its members. The Eastside Business Association prides itself in …

StartupEastside is an independent startup community dedicated to bringing together some of the Eastside’s brightest minds from the startup industry. StartupEastside events are focused on helping attendees: Network with other technology industry professionals on the Eastside Provide education and information relative to the latest technologies and industry trends Generate opportunities for personal, professional and business growth Promote the Eastside as a desirable place to start and grow succ …

This book club was formed back in January of 2008.  Since then, I have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful women from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and interests with the common desire to connect and meet new friends who also share the love of reading. Each member is encouraged to participate in discussions and selections of our monthly readings.  We typically read books from various genres, sometimes they are from the bestseller's list, sometimes they are not.  We meet once a month, …

Let's meet to share ideas for improving our businesses, exchanging quality referrals, increasing our knowledge of sound business practices, and getting to know other business owners in our area.

Meet others in your local area who want to build websites with Joomla. We are just starting up so please join the group and get on the forum so we can discuss how to proceed to build our local community! We plan on having: -Social Meetings -Presentations -Work Parties -Other? Want more? Check out or website - http://bellevuejoomers.org Or join our email list at: http://groups.google.com/group/bellevuejoomers

This is the place to be for mobile fans (including BlackBerry, Symbian, WIndows Mobile, iPhone, Android), developers, and entrepreneurs who are involved in the planning and implementing of applications as well as those wishing to learn more about the business opportunities related to the technology of the BlackBerry. Symbian, Windows Mobile, and other platform folks are also welcome. We get together monthly to share information on projects, opportunities, and how-to’s related to developing for t …

We're a group of professionals that want to explore all the best practices of Agile Methodologies and Frameworks. We want to meet, discuss, build relationships, exchange ideas, tips, tricks, tools, news and foster agile project innovation. We're made up of Scrum Masters, Agile Gurus, Product Owners/Managers, Developers, Testers and newcomers to Agile. We welcome people from all backgrounds, not just the IT field, to join us, learn and network with our community. We meet once a month with a happy …

You like to invent, tinker, create prototypes, gadgets, software, music, apps and versions of products, movies, books, crafts, sofware and just plain dream up new ideas all the time? Have you heard of crowdsourcing sites like: Quirky.com, Kickstarter.com, Indiegogo.com, bandcamp.com, etsy.com, rockethub.com, ahhha.com, edisonnation.com, geniuscrowds.com, more coming online weekly... All these sites leverage money and brainpower of many to bring to fruition real world products, projects and ide …

Discussion group to address women in technology and angel investing, venture capital and investment banking funding.

The purpose of this Women's Referral Networking Group is to have one specialist from each industry in the group so we can get to know each other better and most importantly establish referral relationships. This meet-up was started as an opportunity to get together with other driven, motivated women starting out in their chosen career to learn from one another and discuss ideas and experiences about how to succeed and flourish. Our goal is to connect with different women in all areas of the East …