I decided to take over this meetup because we need a group for finance and finance related professionals in the DC area to network.  If you work in finance or a related industry like investment banking, commercial banking, hedge funds, private equity, public equity, LBO, credit, M&A, accounting, economics, consulting, corporate finance, etc. then this is *definitely* the group for you.   As for me, I just moved here a few weeks ago to start a job as an investment banker outside of DC.  Before th …

We intend to engage the population of D.C. in discussions that clarify the axioms underlying the policies shaping our world. We do not adhere to any one political, economic, philosophical, or religious ideology; rather, we value critical Socratic style discourse and have aspirations to influence the culture of D.C. and the world accordingly. You should join this group if you have a passion for ideas that spans many disciplines and wish to enkindle the Socratic daemon in today's world.

I started this group because I want to keep up on the latest books on global affairs, international development, foreign policy, economics, or finance. I also wanted to meet other people out there with the same interests who crave stimulating intellectual discussions. I thought this group could serve as a way to motivate us to stay current on the latest literature and lead us into some fun discussions. You should join this group if you are one of the many Washington area professionals (like …

This group is about discussing how to reform our health care system, reduce health care costs, and accelerate medical research in new and creative ways.  This is not an investment group. There are no opportunities for investment here. This group is about discussions of how to reform the healthcare industry. Discussions about investing strategy or discussions about discussions about investing will not take place. The idea behind this group is that it is possible to advance medical research, not b …

Engage with other women entrepreneurs in the DC Area! Created by Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence to bring together established women business owners, M3 Meetups support post-startup entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to the next level. Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence is the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources, business education and community support for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow micro businesses to million dollar enterprises. Count Me …

The District Investing Group holds monthly meetings to give individual investors a place to discuss financial market events and macro-economic conditions. Our meetings are free and open to the public! We would like to invite you to join us for an open discussion of current economic releases, earnings reports, and major market trends. Members are encouraged to bring topics they are interested in and questions about market conditions.  We look forward to meeting you and welcome you to The District …

New Meetup Group!   The purpose of this group is to form a circle of individuals interested in reading and discussing libertarian books. We will be reading works from the likes of F.A. Hayek, Ludwig von Mises, Murray Rothbard, Frédéric Bastiat, John Locke, Thomas Paine, Ayn Rand, and many more. As libertarians in this era we are on the defensive as we espouse the fruits of liberty from both a natural-rights and utilitarian perspective. Our goal is to deepen and broaden our understanding of liber …

Come on in! We've changed the Meet Up name but not our mission! Cohousing Collaborative, LLC, is delighted to announce we are expanding this Meet Up site to include the many and varied activities surrounding building sustainable communities -- most particularly cohousing communities. This site will be focused on creating Meet UPs for folks to meet and discuss topics of social sustainability in our changing world. How can we help each other through these tough economic times? How can we encourage …

We invite you and your friends to attend this happy community social and business networking event to bridge cultural, digital and other divides! Let's come together to support Mayor Vincent Gray's vision for Washington D..C. and help to build One City!  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, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly networking events provide opportunities to develop mor …

WHAT: Friendship Archway community networking event on 3rd Sundays 12:30PM to 2:30PM You are invited to join Chinese Americans for One City! Join members of the Friendship Archway Alliance to bridge cultural, digital and other divides and strengthen harmony and unity in Washington D.C.  EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Once a month connect with friends, old and new, at this free community event in Chinatown, Downtown Washington D.C.! Meet Chinese, Asian, Pacific Islanders, multi-cultural and people of all …

Meetup for Conversations for One City,  3rd Sundays, 12:30PM to 2:30PM,  Chinatown, Wash. D.C. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Asian American Professionals of DC's Friendship Archway Network are actively bridging cultural, digital and other divides in downtown Washington DC by coming together, working together and succeeding together! You are invited to join Asian American professionals and people of all backgrounds interested in Asian Americans, Chinese language, Chinese Americans, US-China relations, C …

Clean,safe, sustainable energy is needed to survive peak oil and oil decline, and natural gas peak and decline.

We invite you to join us for networking conversations over lunch with social entrepreneurs, "changemakers", business partners, professionals, investors, marketing specialists, small housing providers and other members of the Friendship Archway Network. 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, forgiveness and understanding. These monthly community events provide opportunities to develop more c …

DMV Women Connect is a professional and social group that seeks to support and create community for lesbian and bisexual women in the DC/ Maryland/ Northern Virginia (DMV) area   Our members include women who identify as lesbians as well as bi-sexual and transgendered women that are single, dating, married, committed, widowed and otherwise. This group is intended to be a safe place to meet other women with similar interests to network and connect intellectually and socially without fear of bound …

Welcome to a group of professionals who want to get together and enjoy good times and atmosphere. This is the place for those who don't sit back and watch it happen but those who make it happen... We are here to promote and protect the interests of rising black businesses and professionals; to serve as a resource for members seeking to start their own businesses or advance to the next level of personal/professional growth; to empower members to enter and stay abreast of the economic and soc …

The group, "The Iron Age", is for all the ancient/classical history of the Mediterranean and near eastern world during the iron age of history. This period covers the rise and fall of the Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Carthaginians, and many more empires. Come sit down, have a coffee/tea, and have fun discussing the political, cultural, economic, military, and social legacies of these great peoples.