If you are the Owner of a Local Business, you are probably suffering from a drop in demand for your products or services as a result of the continuing economic recession. And...many businesses are still using outdated forms of advertising.  Literally throwing away thousands of dollars each month. Why not make your company’s website “Your Hardest Working Employee?” Using Search Engine Optimization on your website your business can achieve Increased Leads, Customers and Profits. Join the R …

This group is about discussing digital music strategies; from marketing and promotion to licensing and business development, we'll cover all the bases and more. The group will meet monthly in the Triangle area. We'll feature guest speakers from the local, regional, and national digital music industry when available. We'll also feature presentations on digital music production, digital music marketing and promotion, and other topics.

Calling all designers, models, stylists, photographers, writers, boutique owners, restaurateurs, chefs, fashion publicist, fashion marketing executives, interior designers, and other chic professionals and business owners! The Fashion and Style Industry - Raleigh is dedicated to highlighting Raleigh's industry leaders, seasoned industry professionals and newcomers. Events seek to promote businesses and individuals in the industry cultivating mutually beneficial relationships with Raleigh's Fash …

NEW MEETUP GROUP! E-Commerce, ecommerce, Drop Ship, Internet Startups, Website Owners, Bloggers, etc. If make your money online, and work for yourself you might like this. Hoping to encourage a few other Internet business owners to join me in the occasional daytime escape from my laptop. Lunch, conversation, share a few tips, learn new ways to do things, help each other get motivated about progressing our businesses beyond what they are…How’s that sound? If good then let’s get together to talk s …

… Any additional meetups posted will be listed as "WGO" What's Going On (to inform you of professional/business events around town). Our sister group FIERCE Females of the Triangle is the “let your hair down and chill-out group” that offers Social, Personal Development, Community Involvement, Travel and other areas necessary to live a well-rounded life. Decide which group or if both groups are best for you. Professional Courtsey-Planning and reservations are required for scheduling meetups so p …

Featuring seminars in Shoestring Marketing for Realtors offered by Meg Russell, a 10 year veteran of the Triangle real estate market and former owner of her own brokerage of 8 agents, these meetups are for those interested in internet-based branding on a budget. Outside speakers and presenters from New York Minute Marketing will also be invited to give presentations.   How do you feel when you are told you should spend an hour or two each and every day on your social media sites? Are you just lo …

Boost Root Marketing is a meetup group that grows, shares, and spreads new information about marketing. Join our group to learn more about marketing, inbound marketing and social media.

… If you are interested in being able to develop, articulate and present your opinions, business plans, volunteer self-help ideas, a desire to share your passions for whatever activities you may want to share with your family, friends, neighbors, business associates and social clubs, THEN, the Apex Toastmasters is the club for you. If you have some anxieties of speaking in public forums, at business meetings or social settings (and who doesn't get butterflies sometimes) then join us for our Toastm …

Through the use of Social Media, Digital Distribution, Self Production, Publishing and Promotion, NCIAC is leading the change from the traditional "Top Down" method of generating revenue for Artists to a more equitable "Bottom Up" approach. Corporations are fighting the change, because it puts the "Control" (read:- money) where it belongs "in the hands of independent artists". Throughout the world, independent artists are realizing that we no longer need to depend on the old paradigms to be succ …

The Raleigh Junto is a group of entrepreneurs and creators looking for a group they can go to when they need a sounding board, advice, connections, or just good conversation. Named for Ben Franklin's group of young businessmen that gathered to discuss recent events and business strategies, we aim to do the same in an era of social media and hundreds of marketing schemes. If you run a local business or are a creator out there doing it on your own, we invite you to our biweekly lunch get-togethers …

The Raleigh Young Professionals group is the paramount social and professional networking group with goals of contributing to a better Raleigh and a better you. The term "Young" to us is a state of mind more than an age. We welcome all to join the RYP that are at least 21 years of age with no cap on the top end. We are made up of connected, motivated and energetic professionals that will surely make up the future of Raleigh's leadership. We provide a way for our members to experience more of our …

Triangle Extreme Referral Network combines three local chapters of the national organization ERN - Wake, Durham and Orange County. We are a very unique networking group that is EXTREMELY serious about increasing referral based business for all of our trusted real estate and financial team members as well as all other small business owners in the group. We're about referral, sales, building an online community, marketing and promotion through our existing social media platform to our combined dat …

We know you will agree, the world of work moves so fast it's hard to follow. The Triangle Executive Careers Group, provides members with the information, support and tools they need to take charge of their careers, find jobs they love, earn what they deserve and reach their work life mission. Led by one of North Carolina's leading career experts and nationally recognized career management experts (profile below), the Triangle Area Career Group is all about improving the work experience of profes …

… A native of North Carolina, he describes himself as an artist with a given gift because there was no formal schooling just something he was always able to do. An entrepreneur, he has owned several businesses, a Concessions and http://www.ArtByChristopherTerrell.com. Phyllis Moore, Chief Officer presents another description of his character, saying "Terrell is quiet, laid back, reserved, articulate, creative, very open-minded and full of ideas. This project was a big reach but I am very proud tho …

“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” ~Maya Angelou Thank you for taking the time to check us out! My name is Trecia, my daughter is Leana and she is 13 years old. Join us for activities, open discussions, family day events, parents’ night outs, teen group activities and more. Currently, the group is open to girls only! Depending on the demand it may open up to include boys as well. Our group will try to provide a place t …

Do you blog? Are you active in social media - personally or with your business? Have you ever considered adding video to your blog - or perhaps you're already vlogging? Let's get together once a month to - experiment with cameras and filming techniques - motivate and give each other feedback on our efforts - highlight & discuss excellent vlogs - and encourage each other to make our blogs the best they can be! Alex will host the meetup at his studio in Cary, share his knowledge and expertise …