Because We're All Kind of In Love with Colorado. Welcome to Colorado Local First, where we celebrate Colorado-owned businesses. Here you can learn the importance of choosing local first, find out about awesome local businesses, and we can lead you around some of the unique neighborhoods in the Denver metro area. Numerous studies have been conducted in the past decade comparing the impact of locally owned businesses to non-local businesses. A prominent study says: a modest change in consumer beh …

We bring urban planners, architects and anyone interested in community development, Gov 2.0, land use, growth management, transportation and other planning topics together to talk about recent trends, tools and projects. Each meeting will focus on a single topic or project and participants can use their collective knowledge to brainstorm ideas and learn from others. Of course there will also be beer, wine, coffee and networking.

This group is a Task Force of the Colorado Capital Congress. It's goal is to support the authorization of limited profit limited liability companies or L3Cs by the Colorado legislature. This Task Force will analyze past efforts and develop a strategy to pass a bill in the next session. The work of this Task Force will be public reviewed and then voted on by Representatives of the Congress on October 20.

Hey, digital media hounds - Graphic designer, videographer, hobbyist, inventor, builder, or architect, come meetup and share and expand your skill set with Sketchup and Layout.  We meet once a month to share tips & tricks on how to advance our Sketchup and Layout skills.

As the knowledge economy grows, there is a new breed of information entrepreneurs or “infopreneurs” that is emerging.   The Internet is really just one big platform for creating these new information-based businesses.  And there is very little upfront investment or infrastructure needed.  Unlike any time prior in history, entrepreneurs can create multi-million dollar businesses just by packaging and selling their information online. The InfoCrowd meetup is for anyone who wants to create informa …

We are inviting businesses to visit our referral / leads group in the Belmar area of Lakewood. Our members say they like the feel of Global Referral Groups over other groups and clubs they have tried.  We are high on professionalism, but low on stress and intimidation . We focus on providing business and motivational education through outside speakers, mentorship , and new member orientation.  Whether you're new to networking or it's old hat, you will find a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere in wh …

Open to people directly related to the construction industry. Builders, architects, interior designers, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, real estate, window relacement, handy men, engineers, developers and any businesses that support them. For a complete description visit www.mycirg.com

Nourish the Planet (NTP) is pleased to announce the formation of Colorado’s first green based hackerspace. “The Warehouse” will formally open to members on Wednesday, January 2nd, offering physical space and unique resources for farmers, artists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. We will incorporate many useful resources for anything from starting a business, to aqua-ponic gardens, to fine arts as well as a wood and metal working shop for creators and creative thinkers and tinkerers.

Boulder has an amazing community of local businesses that help give our town a unique charm. This group is for both small business owners and people passionate about supporting their local economy. We'll meet twice a month on Saturday afternoons to discuss ways to help shift our buying/investing to worthy local organizations.

Business-to-Business Meetings I Take The Lead initiated Business-to-Business meetings. We have found this to be an extremely successful vehicle for professionals whose primary target market is other businesses, rather than the consumer. (For example, residential Realtor work with the consumer.) These are the people they are coming into contact with on a daily basis. Professionals who are in merchant services (sign up businesses for credit card capabilities) need exposure to businesses, rather t …

Live Local Wheat Ridge is a community group which embodies the concept that connection between community members, local businesses and the synergy of positive change is the strongest method to create the community we want to belong. LL WR strives to bring people to Wheat Ridge and engage those who are already here through Dines, a monthly restaurant tour, Active, activities such as a weekly run club, bike crawls and yoga, and Harvest, supporting urban agriculture and home gardening.

WHY THIS GROUP: PivotGuild is about facilitating change that leads to growth. One under-served area of the entrepreneurial community is the "maker" sector - the creatives, scientists, engineers and other producers - who need to adapt to dynamic change in the marketplace. We have deep experience in serving and building community around productization. PURPOSE: Whether you have developed a new technology, consumer or business product, you face the shared challenge of commercialization. What market …

Starting or maintaining a business has it's challenges and rewards. Just thinking of going into business or been there for years this is the place to meet, new people, network, get feedback and resolve problems. This is the group to meet other business owners in the Boulder county area. Want to know what to do next? Want to figure out how to navigate in the new economy. This is the group. Just looking for people who are building their businesses looking to connect with like minded people. …

We meet up for potlucks/ BBQ's/ gatherings in town or our homes, for rides, cycling trips, outings, films about cycling/ sustainable community & living, as well as for events/ fund-raisers for wonderful places like Community Cycles of Boulder, which promote cycling. Boulder County Commuter Cyclists provides fun, connection, solidarity, adventure, and growth for commuter cyclists, car-free or car-lite folks & those wishing to learn more about this life-style. Join now and receive information a …

Whether you own a business, work for a business, have a home-based business, or are contemplating a business, this group has a lot to offer!!! Filled with fun, energetic, women and men across the front range... we meet to provide encouragement, support, and inspiration to business owners. We believe in: Sharing why we're passionate about our products and services rather than "selling." Making a profit while making a difference. Collaboration not competition. Growth without greed.

This group is for business owners that want to expand their business. We only allow one business per category so it is focused networking. We pass $1000's in closed business every week so we are an active group. This is not another boring networking meeting. This is a very lively and fun meeting for a Friday morning.

CYAR is inviting anyone who might be interested in mentoring to this event or currently a vounteer or mentor for CYAR. Help us grow the CYAR network by exposing new and amazing people to CYAR. At the Meet up, current mentors, volunteers and staff will be there to mingle and talk about the organization. We will also be sharing our upcoming events calendar and other volunteer opportunities.

This is a Group that focus on the Art of Fashion, through Photography, Modeling and Fashion shows. We want to cover every aspect of both Photography and Modeling we want to push your experience and skills to the next Level, reveal the fashion business as a whole and what it will take to be a serious professional in the FASHION BUSINESS. If you love the FASHION BUSINESS don't know how to get involved, what to do, need experience and skills then come and contact us and we will give the tools and w …

Release the struggle. You are here to experience the fullness, the richness that life has to offer. You are precious and unique; there is so much more to you than even you know! Monthly programs which bring forth ancient and modern strategies for knowing and understanding what you want, what you need, and how to create it. Most importantly, discover and share your own personal insights and wisdom in a safe, receptive space. Build a strong sense of trust and confidence in yourself that will uplif …