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COME TO A MEETING OF THE MINNESOTA FUTURISTS Are you interested in how the world is developing and what that might mean for the future? The purpose of the Minnesota Futurists is to enable individuals to share an informed, serious dialogue on what the future will be like. Individuals attend from a wide variety of backgrounds, interests, and demographics.   They include but are not limited to sociologists, scientists, engineers, technologists, educators, students, and retirees. They are thinking …

innovative Networkers is an alternative to traditional networking groups. We meet weekly at Juniors Sports Cafe in Burnsville from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. We are dedicated to members' success.

A group for anyone interested in Lean Startup, and how to apply its principles and methods of Customer Development and Agile Product Development in their business endeavors. All levels of participants are encouraged, from novices to experienced practitioners of Lean Startup. You don't need to be in a startup to get a lot out of this group, as Lean Startup is revolutionizing how organizations of all sizes approach innovation and product development. We hope to build a strong community of Minnesot …

Health Tech Startups. We are building things that make healthcare better. If you are working on a healthcare venture, or want to connect with the healthcare start-up community then this is your crowd. We're hosting speaker events, co-Working meetups, and several other events aimed at building the healthcare technology eco-system in Minnesota. A lot of the things we're talking about are, specific challenges and opportunities in healthcare and launching health tech start-ups. As a growing communit …

This group is for Twin Cities area thinkers, innovators, and creatives interested in forming an idea infrastructure  to support creative thinking.   The coral reef is a metaphor for just such an environment. IdeaEcos is like a coral reef providing a nutrient rich environment for its participants to nurture their ideas through discussions and activities. The group's purpose is to build an idea sharing ecosystem to support our individual creative efforts. Ideas and innovation flourish when they ar …

Bahad Zu'Bu is the unique and effective expression of the traditional Filipino fighting arts as conceptulaized and developed by world renowned martial artist and innovator, Dakilang (“Great”) Guro Epifanio ‘Yuli’ Romo.  Bahad Zu'Bu enables the practitioner to use the most advanced weapons and empty hand strategies and techniques for highly effective personal protection and development. If you are interested in learning to defend yourself, build confidence and have a lot of fun then please come a …

The LawSmoothie Project provides numerous meetups so that super-small business owners to get the help they need, in a relaxed, easy and enjoyable way --oh, and did I say "affordable?"  Yes, that!  The whole point of the Project is to deliver innovative solutions that allow super-small business owners to get the help they need at tremendous cost savings, but without sacrificing quality. SpeakEasies are a FREE roundable to talk over legal and business questions.  Topics are whatever the group wan …

We believe business owners and executives have every opportunity to create success from online opportunities. Digitally Agile is a group of digital thought leaders and strategic innovators. Our mission is to continually raise and maintain the digital agility of members by sharing current, applicable and tangible thought leadership, strategic evaluation and business model development.

The Commons is hosting a series of collaborative conversations each month. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, curiosity-seekers and anyone interested in inspiring discussions, expanding knowledge, or sphere of influence are welcome!

Lake Minnetonka Singles has friendly, genuine, sociable, warm, happy and fun loving singles & newly singles, ranging in age from the late 20s, 30s, 40s wanting to mingle and meet other singles in the Twin Cities area. THE MORE THE MERRIER! Maybe you've been single for awhile and are looking to meet new single people and try different things, or you are new at the dating scene and only have married friends. How do you find fun events for single people in your age range???? Lake Minnetonka Singles …

Moms with a Mission Plum Moms Club, powered by Stroller Strides, was created to nurture the minds, bodies and spirits of moms and their children everywhere. Connect with other moms at playgroups, enjoy moms’ nights out, and give back to your community through “Moms with a Mission” activities. Joining is free — there’s no cost to becoming a Plum Moms Club member. Ready when you are! We welcome new members any time of the year. Stroller Strides, the country’s largest fitness program for new moms, …

Test Automation User Group meets on the third Wednesday of every other month to discuss best practices for software test automation, success stories, code clinics, lessons learned, testing tools, frameworks etc... The group is free for test automation professionals in Minneapolis/St. Paul Area. Register and participate in the meetings.

We have been creating a Supportive, Holistic, Informational, Functional Therapies with Northeast Energies. We wish to create FuN fitness through the structure of Yoga and the cardio with Metabolic training and Nutrition Counseling with DanceFit. This is a group for Innovative workout ideas and education of this community. Come and join us and Shift your body, mind and soul to New Heights. After all, if you reach for the moon and don't make it...you are still up there with the stars.

Have you ever had an idea you thought could change the world - be it a business, an app, or a crusade? We intend to act on it. We're a group of creatives, business developers, entrepreneurs, and everyday Joes who come together to refine actionable concepts and introduce them to the masses. We find ourselves in an ever-changing economy being stifled by antiquated models motivated solely by profit. We intend to contribute to the evolution of our current marketplace. In order to do this we need ide …

This group is for those who are experiencing chronic pain and digestive disorders who want to explore innovative and advanced technology for health. The ultimate goal of the group is to work towards creating positive solutions to deal with issues common to individuals with chronic health concerns. This group will offer integrative approaches to dealing with chronic disorders. Members of the group are encouraged to maintain a positive attitude of hope and draw on the collective wisdom of the part …

This is a group for all members of the Twin Cities birth community - both families and birth professionals. We will post all Birth Experts Loft classes, networking nights and events. Birth Experts Loft is an innovative hub for families and birth professionals in the Twin Cities. For families: we offer childbirth education, infant workshops and holistic services. For birth professionals: we offer a coworking space for members to conduct business, utilize our facilities and network. The BE Loft …

Work at Home? We’ve Got a Lot In Common. Overcoming Obstacles! Things that bug us Freelancer, contractor, independent professional, telecommuter or road warrior, if you work at home you likely have the same challenges. Isolation It’s lonely at the top, the bottom and in-between. We missed the camaraderie of a more social working environment. Resources and Support When you least expect it, there’s a bump or a pothole in the road. Either way, we wanted help, now! New Business Feast or fam …

This is a group for anyone interested in helping to promote local Minneapolis/Saint Paul artists Nocturnal Unit, a family group looking for some creative, innovative souls willing to lend a helping hand while meeting some creative minds. We would be creating designs for merchandise, bouncing ideas off each other, selling albums/promoting on the street in person, and finding more and more out about the local music scene together. It would be a symbiotic relationship and as you would lend your tim …