Thanks for checking out our new group. This group is specifically for those professionals who either work inside or with government officials for transforming the business of government departments, agencies, or offices to operate under an ethos and service delivery of open government. We have launched this meetup to create shared learning opportunities for independent consultants, social entrepreneurs, technologists, nonprofit staffers, government officials working on open government efforts. …

Are you in Direct Sales? Are you looking to expand your business and network with other amazing women and meet potential recruits, do networking functions, and many more opportunities to get you and your business out in the public eye as well as build lasting friendships in the process? Then this is the group for you! Our group is for only serious Independent Consultants in Direct Sales that are willing to in good faith commit to this group for one year. To learn more about our rules please come …

The Metro DC Chapter of ASTD is an ASTD Chapter of Excellence, recognized as a regional association for workplace performance professionals. The chapter provides members with a forum for professional development opportunities and resources to improve the workplace learning and performance industry. Our events are open to all interested in the workplace learning profession. Members of the Metro DC ASTD chapter (not to be confused with being a member of this Meetup page) receive a discounted rate …

… WORC, which was organized in 1960, operated as an independent society until 1975, when it affiliated with the Operations Research Society of America (ORSA) as a Geographical Section. TIMS-DC, first organized in 1962, was a Geographic Section of its international parent TIMS from the beginning. The two organizations collaborated on many activities for many years prior to the merger. ORSA and TIMS themselves also merged in 1995 to form the Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences …

Meetup with local freelancers and other interesting and friendly independent professionals who are positive in attitude in the D.C. community! Some freelancers also call themselves "IT professionals" "web developers" "consultants" "community builders" or "brokers." You'll meet many freelancers by different names at these 3rd Sunday community events!  EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to work together harmoniously with appreciation, f …

… The C-Suite Breakfast is an independent satellite of the the Stoos Network, an informal network of people dedicated to catalyzing a change in management. The Washington C-Suite Breakfast is organized by American University's Kogod School of Business and Peter Stevens, the co-initiator of the Stoos Network.   What is this group? A monthly event with a talk, discussion or workshop on topics relevant to top leadership A forum to learn about new approaches to management. A community to discuss the …

  Hello Lady Divas, We are delighted that you have stopped by to visit.  Our sole purpose is to encourage each other to grow our business as we believe that "iron sharpens iron" (Prov 27:17). So, whether you are a sole proprietor, direct sales consultant, independent contractor or any other type of entrepreneur; seasoned or new at owning a business, we want to help you succeed and grow your business. Eagles never fly with buzzards and so we invite you to join like-minded entrepreneurs who are …