Chicks Who Write is a professional networking group for women who freelance in Greater Boston. We try to meet every month to network and hear from industry experts. On the list, we share leads, ideas, advice, job opportunities, and resources. Chicks come from a variety of communications backgrounds, with diverse areas of expertise, ranging from journalism to public relations to marketing communications for higher education, business, health care, nonprofits, and more. Many have non-fiction and f …

Welcome to the New England Magento E-Commerce Meetup. The goal of this group is to provide merchants, freelancers/job seekers and industry people in general, best practices in e-commerce, as well as a direct line of connection into the Magento ecosystem. This year, we will be discussing a wide array of topics in e-commerce to help arm our attendees with innovations in e-commerce, as well as optimization strategies that drive success for merchants and implementers alike. If anything, you should c …

The National Writers Union (UAW Local 1981) is the only labor union representing freelance writers in every genre. With 16 chapters nationally, the NWU works to advance economic and working conditions of writers -- lobbying for legislation, initiating lawsuits, educating writers on their rights, networking, organizing picket lines, publicizing viable alternatives to unfair practices by both the traditional and Internet publishers, and by mobilizing members to fight for their collective self-inte …

With the job market down, but baby births still on the rise, what's a smart, intuitive mother to do these days with her design talent, education & contacts?! Bring your experience & your querries to Designing Moms of Westchester where we discuss options for utilizing those valuable skills. We'll pool our knowledge & experience to find part-time, freelance & other collaborative options.

Idea Pinata is an exciting collaboration of people coming together to generate ideas to help you get better and more meaningful work done. This group is ideal for freelancers, small business owners, inventors, innovators and people who want to change the world by growing ideas into socially responsible businesses that make the world a better place. Our very active “idea-ups” will use techniques championed by improvisation to facilitate an environment that is fun, supportive and productive. We wi …

This meetup is intended to facilitate free events for people in the Long Island area interested in coworking. Coworking is a personal choice for independent workers to share workspace and resources with other like-minded professionals. Coworking has become an appealing lifestyle choice for many app/software developers, freelancers, entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses around the world. This group will have many free coworking events in a professional environment. Events will include wor …

The 'MasterMind' may be defined as: “coordination of knowledge and effort in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose.” Do you have your own business? Do you dream of starting one? Are you stuck somewhere in the middle? Do you simply want to get ahead in your current company? No matter where you are in your journey, this is the place for you to connect with like-minded people who can help hold you accountable for achieving your biggest dreams an …

What is Coworking? Coworking is a shared office workspace for small businesses, entrepreneurs, freelancers, professionals, and the Work-At-Home individuals that are tired of being alone. It's also a great alternative to working in a coffee shop and it's full of excellent resource for the independent minded. It’s more than just a desk for rent, it’s a community of people that share similar values, and philosophies and come together to meet their individual goals. It’s for people who want work ind …

This group was originally started a couple of years ago by me to help parents learn about photography, and give parents a chance to take amazing pictures of their children with other parents. To learn from a professional photographer as well as each other. We will attempt to meet at least monthly with various topics that could be something like: Taking photos on the beach Taking photos at the amusement park Taking photos at the playground Taking Christmas card photos Taking Event (birthday, com …

Coworking Westchester is based out of W@tercooler, a shared workspace for area freelancers, located in Tarrytown, NY. This group is for anyone who loves coworking. We are a bunch a like-minded entrepreneurs, small business owners and catalysts who find that working together under one roof makes us more productive, more focused, and mo bettah. Join us if you are interested in learning about coworking, joining our space, or attending our many workshops and events.

This conversation group is for writers and others who would like to get together to talk about current affairs, books and life in general. We generally meet at Le Pain Quotidien on Tuesday afternoons. It repeats every week so that people don't need to feel rushed and can get to know each other. For a note on our attendance policy please see the Pages tab. RSVPs close Monday night. We are a friendly, diverse group of people with a regular attendance of four or so at the moment (February 2013). Pl …

Greater Hartford Co-Working is a group for entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers, and other self-employed professionals who are interested in coming together to network, share ideas, successes and connections to build a community. We will hold Meetups on a regular basis, host entrepreneurial workshops, and find ways we can work together (not only in terms of bringing business to one another, but also literally work together in a co-working space in the near future).

Nomad developer, freelance designer, budding entrepreneur! – Need a change from the ever-same cafés you work out of? Join us for a day of guerilla coworking, in a new inspiring location every time. Some pro tips: Plan to do offline work. Some locations might not have WiFi. No Twitter, e-mail, surfing means productive hours! Bring your own coffee and some water. Some locations may be quite a walk from the next café.

Startup companies, freelance designers, developers, hackers, PR and marketing professionals, writers, students, lawyers, telecommuters and all-around brilliant, awesome people- interested in a coworking space in Astoria? We are opening a collaborative workspace in early 2013 and want to hear from you! Help us build a space to best fit your needs. Come out and have your say!

We are the Greater New York Independent Publishers Association (“GNYIPA”), a small, select professional level group of people involve with book publishing, writing, book design, book promotion, and self publishing. Our published works comprise a wide range of subjects and genres, including: non-fiction, fiction, self-help, history, LGBT literature, art, photography, playwrights, memoirs, children’s books, and other genres. You do not need to be a published author to join GNYIPA, but you need to …

Do you work from home, coffee shops, and/or wherever you can balance your laptop? Are you a remote worker, freelance computer professional, or self-employed entrepreneur? Many of today's knowledge workers and computer professionals are able to do their work wherever they'd like. There are certainly benefits to this lifestyle. But let's be honest, it can sometimes get a little lonely. And exploring the limits of Starbucks' hospitality can be a bit awkward too. This group seeks to help with these …

This group is for people with flexible work locations and schedules to help hold each other accountable for daily goals and incorporate more social interaction into working at home, which can easily be an isolating experience. This group's meet-ups will be activities like meeting at a local library or coffee shop to work in the company of others, or meeting up for lunch or an afternoon exercise/caffeine break. I started this meet up because I am working on my dissertation, and I would love to me …

This is a meet-up dedicated to entrepreneurs and startups looking to grow their business. Each meet-up will feature a roster of professional consultants and entrepreneurs speaking to their personal experience and offering their services as advisors and specialists in their fields. Hosted at The Yard, a coworking and private office space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this event brings together thought-leaders and taste-makers from across New York City to meet and mingle... it's The Yard's Meet & Min …

"This is a group for people interested in meeting other people from all walks of life who wish to have a better economic future and economically improve themselves. people who like them share a passion for start ups and building new business from scratch, solopreneurs aka businesses of one person, freelancers and general entrepreneurship lovers are also welcome. in every meetup we will get together, network, brainstorm and talk about the best strategies to conceive and implement excellent busine …

Starting Bloc is a new group for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals -- people out in the world building things, who want resources to help them do it.  Our goal is to harness the power of community to help support developing businesses. Our first challenge... WORKSPACE! Tired of fighting for seats at cramped coffee shops with limited internet access?  We’ll be putting together a series of jellies, where we line up pop-up workspace on the weekends and all get together to jam.  In addit …

Let's get together and learn more about floral design. There are so many great classes in the city, but, we are focusing on more hands on using incredible flowers and basically trying to make it affordable and fun. We will be learning from various freelance floral designers that have a wide variety of experience. The costs will be as bare-bones as we can keep it, but it will be enough to cover the flowers, the vessels and paying the freelance floral designer their rate, so that they can help us …

Who We Are Are you a reporter, producer, editor, or broadcasting professional here in NYC or elsewhere? We would love to have you join us for in depth discussions about the role of the media, new technology, production techniques, interviewing and editing skills, or just to network with like-minded professionals. New York Broadcasting Group is a non-profit organization that supports the New York media community. Our goal is to help build a sustainable media industry that drives economic growth …

Our goal is to support the design community by offering critiques, portfolio reviews, hackathons, and more. Well Crafted is the portfolio that gives back. Pay what you can, and 10% of your contribution will fund projects by designers just like you. Critique Format We think it's essential for designers to get feedback during the design and ideation process, but sometimes that can be hard to get. So don't get stuck or frustrated with your designs, instead come join us for positive and constructiv …

Freelance software developers meet to compare notes, discuss contract terms and industry standards, and shoot the breeze.

Do you work at home? Feel like getting out, working with cool people, being super productive and having fun? Interested in Coworking (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coworking)? Then come check out the Middlesex Coworking Group! We're a group of freelancers, entrepreneurs, and do-it-yourselfers that meet in a shared space to work, get to know one another, and bounce ideas around. Just being around like-minded folks can increase your efficiency and help you get more done - not to mention the enjoyme …

This group encourages those who work on their own (self-employed, freelancers, entrepreneurs, employees working remotely from home, etc.) to get out and take a fitness break during the day with others who also work independently. One hour to 90 minute walks and hikes at various Westchester parks and trails will be scheduled on a regular weekly, and sometimes semiweekly, basis.  The walks and hikes will be at a moderate to brisk pace (usually with some stops and scenery breaks along the way depen …

Calling on my fellow designer moms in Port Washington and neighboring towns. Are you an experienced fashion, jewelry, costume, or interior designer? Are you currently taking time off to take care of your bundle(s) of joy? Don't lose your design talent, education, and contacts. Bring your experience to the group so we can discuss options for utilizing these valuable skills. We can pool our ideas to help each other find part time or freelance opportunities, maybe even create new momtrepreneurs??! …

Axis901 – Start Us Up! Axis901, the newest coworking space in the Hartford area, is starting up. We have the space, technology, amenities, location and affordable pricing. Now we need entrepreneurs, innovators, artists, designers, marketers, telecommuters, and anyone else with a desire to collaborate and willingness to be part of a creative, energetic scene. Axis901 – Where We Are Axis901 is on the second floor of 901-903 Main Street in the core of Manchester’s historic downtown. Our first floor …