Founded in 2008, Tampa Bay WaVE is a non-profit charity (filed as a 501c3) dedicated to helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into growing tech businesses in Tampa Bay. Today we have over 100 members who are building, launching or growing over 100 web and mobile tech ventures. WaVE's officially stated goal is to help build an ecosystem here in Tampa Bay in order to build & launch 50 new tech ventures a year within 5 years. We are working with the local universities and other like-minded organization …

This is a group of Business Owners, Networkers and Entrepreneurs who want to take their business to a new level. Many Networkers in Sarasota/Manatee have expressed interest in exploring new and innovative ideas. While there are some good networking groups in our area, we’re looking to incorporate the best ideas from those existing groups and add new concepts gathered from around the country. Have an idea that you'd like our group to explore? We want attendees to voice their ideas and we have qui …

Our group is a chapter of the Society for the Worldwide Exploration of Extraordinary Play. We're focused on bringing new ways to play to seekers of fun in the Tampa Area. Boardgames have experienced a dramatic Renaissance in the last few decades. Believe it or not, game technology has demonstrated remarkable innovation and change since the days of our grandparents. While very few people are listening to their ancestors' old wax records, many people are still playing their grandparents' parlor ga …

WINNING MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR THE 21st CENTURY NEW MEMBERS: WATCH THIS VIDEO Tampa Seminar: 2/13 "How to be Your Own Marketing GURU"--------- JOIN this LINKEDIN Tampa Bay area Meetup Group The largest marketing group in FL with over 7,600 members! Get a Tampa Bay Business Listing - It's Free! TAMPA'S #1 BUSINESS NETWORKING COMMUNITY Networking is a powerful tool to grow your business. But it is just a start... Mastermind Marketing Workshops Join our group and become a marketing mastermin …

The education industry is ripe for disruption by new technology, new innovation, and new passion. This group aims to bring together local technologists, teachers, and entrepreneurs who are interested in Educational Technology. We plan to have discussions and presentations with the intention of sharing and learning from each other.

WordSmitten Writers Workshop Meet working authors and journalists in a relaxed atmosphere to brainstorm about "the book biz" and form productive critique groups. Come to a WordSmitten Writers Workshop to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun with professional and dedicated fiction and non-fiction writers. Tune in to the WordSmitten "About the Books" talk radio show. Recent guests include Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Jane Smiley (A Thousand Acres), Elizabeth Strout (Olive …

We started this group to spread new ways to achieve & maintain a healthier lifestyle! This group speaks to those who don't want to be stuck in a gym and who want to experience fun new activities in beautiful locations around Orlando!  We strive to create fun and innovative wellness solutions for you!

This is a group for start-up founders, co-founders and people who are looking to join one of these ventures full or part time. Over lunch, we will meet, mingle and have quick introduction of new concepts, people and what they are looking for. This group is technology based and not for MLM or Realtors.

Meet other local Macintosh fanatics and developers to talk about OSX, iPhone, and Apple's latest innovations! This is one of the best ways to get your arms around your Mac computer experience. Take a chance and come to our next meeting. Few have left without feeling that the time was well spent.

This is a forum for local tech innovators, geeks and entrepreneurs who want to connect with others to discuss how we can make Tampa Bay more startup friendly. Topics include startup challenges, emerging industry trends as well as public policy issues that need more attention and investment from our local elected officials and economic development agencies. Current participants are founders of tech companies, free lance developers / designers and people with boring day jobs looking for the next b …

“This is a group for anyone interested in BUNCO!!" Join us to play this social dice game for WOMEN and SOME MEN! The Only obligation to join our group is that you bring your best giggle in order to laugh the night away. Don't know how to play - No problem, we will teach you!! Please feel free to invite your other meetup groups, friends, co-workers, church or fellow crafters to join us!!! We're a loving group of women and some men looking to increase our membership. Spread the word!!" Our Bunko …

Welcome to Central Florida Tech Startup, a tech and business network powered by local entrepreneurs. Our goal is to promote ideas, innovation, and creation amongst entrepreneurs, startups & local business professionals.

Whether you consider yourself a "singer" or just have a heart for it, we offer opportunities for all levels of singers to join in the fun of singing: 1) Improvisational Singing for Fun and Vocal Expression – Classes in an expressive, innovative style of singing. Great for all levels. 2) Community Chant and Sing – Evening participatory concerts of simple chants and songs from various traditions. 3) Private Voice Work with Joy – A unique way of working with the voice for both expanding the singing …

TiE  started in Silicon Valley 20 years ago. It's a global, not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and business professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship. TiE provides a platform for mentoring, networking, and education to entrepreneurs and business professionals. Each TiE location is called a chapter. TiE presently has 61 chapters globally and more than 25,000 members. It's the largest and oldest entrepreneurial organization in the world.  TiE TampaBay meets monthly to con …

The Tampa Bay Chapter of National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is an exclusive network for professional women. www.napw.com Mission Our Mission is to provide the most advanced forum for members to connect with like-minded professional women to develop innovative business and social relationships. We continuously offer our members the resources and benefits necessary to foster professional and personal success. Description Tampa Bay Chapter of NAPW is organized by our President, Ginge …

Landscape Lighting  and Specialty Lighting Meetup Windermere to Lake Mary sponsored By : LIGHTSCAPES OUTDOOR LIGHTING call us today @ 407-895-9000 "Let's Meetup and Discuss Together all the NEW LANDSCAPE LIGHTING Innovations and ENERGY SAVING technology that is coming out today." This is a Meetup for all of us home owners and business owners that want to LIGHT UP THE NIGHT. Together we we can research ( access the mother ship - i-n-t-e-r-n-e-t), contact companies , design and install some incre …

The Italian and now Multilingual School of Tampa opened its doors in 2009 in response to the constant increase of demand for Italian Language Classes. Since then the school has implemented a successful Italian Program for pre-school age children while maintaining different levels of Adults Italian Language classes and increased the variety of languages offered to gear toward a Program where every language has equal space and importance and is taught by mother tongue Instructors. In response to t …

WOoF helps propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social and business spheres of power by: •   Strengthening the wealth creating capacity of our members and promoting economic development within the entrepreneurial community •   Creating innovative and effective change in the business culture •   Building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations Women Owners of Florida’s mission is to build strong relationships between women through an environment of learning and the sharing of inform …

This is a group for professionals interested in an informal and fun atmosphere where they can discuss their favorite leadership/business books. All specialists are welcome. I started this group because I am interested in meeting other "think tanks". Looking forward to exploring the innovative world of people and businesss with everybody.

This group is working to support Sarah Palin in Orlando/Central Florida. Many of the members are also working with Organize4Palin Florida.  You will find more about them at this website: http://www.organize4palin.com/ SarahPAC is dedicated to building America's future, supporting fresh ideas and candidates who share our vision for reform and innovation. http://www.sarahpac.com/

This is a group for anyone interested in learning about the dynamics of how health insurance, supplements, an associations work. I started this group to give small business owners and the self-employed the knowledge needed to prepare for the upcoming healthcare reform. Let's get ahead of the game and win!