West Michigan Technology Association (WMTA) is an organization of professionals working in the telecommunications (voice, data and video) arena. Monthly meetings include presentations on current issues and future trends in our industry. The presentations cover a wide range of topics, from legislative and regulatory changes, to demonstrations of the latest in voice, data and video communications. There are opportunities to share technical knowledge and experiences; assist others with telecommunic …

Start-up West Michigan is a community of innovators, developers, investors, professionals, and business leaders who have a passion for entrepreneurship and new technology. We seek to further cultivate the West Michigan start-up culture by providing our members a place to connect and learn about all of the exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs in our region.

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Welcome to Gold Coast Paddle Club of Michigan. If you are an avid kayaker or canoeist looking to get out and meet others who share your passion, then you have found the right place. The Gold Coast Paddle Club is an easy going group of experienced paddlers from the West Michigan area who enjoy paddling the many rivers Michigan has to offer. We are a very diverse group of boat owners which includes all ages and skill levels with both married and single members. There will be trips planned througho …

Curious about how to cook traditional foods?  Want to know where to find raw milk and grass-fed beef or pastured pork?  Ready to take the next step in your Real Food journey?  You've come to the right place!  Nourishing Ways of West Michigan wants to help you learn more about how to find and prepare the foods that nourished our great grandparents, foods that can bring us to health and healing.  Find us on the web:  http://www.nourishingways.org/

The West Michigan .NET User Group is based in Grand Rapids, MI and offers a diverse set of technology topics for discussion and presentation. The group currently meets at our quarterly DevDay and DevNight events and hosts smaller SIGs (special interest groups) around more specific topics of interest.

I would like to thank Will Fields for having the insight to start this Meetup Group in May of 2011. Will start this group for people in the photo community. Not to be a camera club but rather a place for experienced photographers to meet and talk. As of November 18th I have taken on the organization of Photography in West Michigan. In doing so I think we can benefit the photographic community by expanding the invitation to join this Meetup to all those interested in Photography.

Inbound Marketing Michigan is the official Hubspot West Michigan Inbound Marketing user group dedicated to educating and helping fellow Inbound Marketers and business owners. You DO NOT need to be a Hubspot user to be a part of our group, we welcome anyone who is eager and ready to learn how to drive traffic to your website, skyrocket business leads and convert leads into sales. Our group focuses on teaching, discussing and brainstorming Inbound Marketing strategies, campaigns and tools to set o …

“This group brings together West Michigan's entrepreneurs and investors. Serious entrepreneurs and  investors are welcome. I started this group to bring together entrepreneurs and investors who are in need of each other. I recognize that most entrepreneurs and companies are unable to get funding  not because their product and service isn't warranted, but mainly because there is a lack of relationship between the entrepreneur and the investor. This is what we call the "Funding Relationship Gap" T …

Have you looked down and seen your Constitution lately?  That's right, I said down.  It's that discolored trash on the sidewalk, that tattered old paper that Congress and the President are trampling every day.  The liberties, privacy and Internet freedom you used to enjoy are disappearing fast.  What are you going to do about it? Why join this group? CLICK HERE What's being done to bury America's nuclear waste?  Nothing.  What's being done to insure that the oldest nuke plants in the U.S. are r …

We are a fun, energized group of women who enjoy singing and performing 4 part, a cappella harmony in the greater Grand Rapids community. If you love to sing or would like to improve your vocal skills, we invite you to come check us out. We rehearse every Monday night and guests are always welcome. Bring a friend, your sister, your mom. Singers in our chorus come from all over West Michigan to enjoy this "girls night out" Discover just how exciting it is to sing with the Grand Rapids Sweet Adeli …

The purpose of the Business Design & Innovation Meetup is to build a learning community focused on discovering innovation methodologies and exploring the topics around: the design of business, business models, strategic planning, Lean Startup methodologies, and profitability models for startups, non-profits, small businesses, and corporations. We are a community interested in learning more about designing business models, the process of innovation and strategic planning. We want to learn col …

This is the group for anyone interested in starting a business, growing their business, or sharing their knowledge and experience to help others grow and prosper in their professional and personal lives. We will network, share ideas and strategies making new friends and building relationships along the way.

Heal Your Life® Workshops, originally created by best selling author Louise L. Hay, will change your life. No matter where you currently are in your evolutionary journey, you will definitely create some positive shifts, heal on a deeper level and continue to take your manifestations to the next level! You will participate in powerful exercises to help you identify old limiting beliefs and release them so that you can love yourself more deeply and feel more whole. We will be working with four asp …

This is a group for anyone interested in Wikipedia and the sister projects, free culture and other open source adventures. All skills levels are welcome. This group serves as a base camp for local Wikipedia enthusiasts, and to create a local, social community. Looking forward to editing with everybody.

Hello, My name is Jim. I have been a member of various groups on and off over the last few years but thought I would start a group of my own. I am going to be listing "Meetup's" for: Cinema, Live Theater, Sporting events, Dining, Wine Tasting, Cultural Activities, Fairs, Concerts, Trade Events, Road Trips, Fitness, Learning events or classes, Festivals and any other fun things I can think of and have free time to list and share with others that want to get out and do something fun. : )

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People enthusiastic about all things photography. This group is for anybody that loves to take photos, share knowledge and meet up and point and shoot. If you are organizing a class, event, club meeting, photo walk or are just looking for somebody to have a beer with and talk about photography feel free to join. Any off topic or commercial solicitation for services will be frowned upon. Hosting a fee based workshop or class is OK but no blatant advertising of services.

This group is for people who practice a paleo/primal lifestyle. Beginners are welcome! This is a group to connect, share recipes, share concerns or struggles and meet new friends with a common interest. Ideally, we would get together once or twice a month for paleo potlucks, or at a paleo-friendly restaurant. As we gain more members, we will offer nutrition workshops and/or one-on-one consulting. We encourage you to RSPV to meet ups, and to use the discussion board. We want this group to be act …

On-trail riding for anyone interested in biking and having fun while getting healthy! The main objective of this group is to promote physical and mental health and wellness by riding through the beautiful Kent Trails and positively challenging our bodies. Calling all people who have a bike and want to get a little fitter.  The group will meet weekly at the Nutrition-n-More club house where we will embark on a ride through Kent Trails. The rides will not be longer than 15miles in length, and wil …