Starting in 2012, this group is going to be geared more towards beginners.  As the search industry has grown, I'm finding that brand new people are often intimidated at other events, and are hesitant to ask the simple questions.   My goal is to help educate members on the basic fundamentals of internet marketing, and ultimately, to get you out of this Meetup group and into my advanced group!  The two groups are separate for a reason.  Do you already know what a title tag and description tag are …

  We read short selections on ethics and then apply them to specific current (and perennial) events.   There are about a dozen very nice participants, thoughtful folk who are willing to ask and discuss  what should we do?  

… . :-) For information on our current reads, please see the Message Board. Please Note: Due to the popularity of this Meetup, if you RSVP "YES" to a meetup and do not attend you will be removed from the group. This also applies to changing your RSVP to "NO" less than 3 hours before the event. We think this will help ensure that the people who want to come are able to. If you have extenuating circumstances or an emergency be sure to email either Jessica or Lindsey.

… ★ Bollywood Dreams Entertainment (LLC) ★ Founded to enrich NW's Musical Experience by producing authentic Indian Entertainment events! Mumbai born President, Prashant Kakad (Cornell Alum, and former Intel Engineer) is the multi talented face of BDE. A Singer, DJ, and Dance Instructor, his mission is to enrich the U.S. musical experience by drawing and presenting the best talent, straight from India. BDE hosts the popular Jai Ho! Dance Parties in Portland, OR & Seattle, WA!   Abo …

This Meetup is for vegans, vegetarians and the veg-curious. We come from all over the greater Portland metro area, East, West, North and South. We do not promote any one political party or religious agenda, nor do we sell anything or recruit for other Meetups. Our group is open to singles, couples, and families of all kinds. We're here for fun, socializing and making new like-minded friends. In the past, we've posted volunteer events, outdoor events, movies, concerts, plays and author readings. …

… We have several events on our calendar with more to come. Monthly Meetups are held at a local location where you’ll get a free assessments and/or an accent reduction lesson in English pronunciation and after everyone hangs out to practice speaking English and socialize.  The group is led by Darren Packard, a speech-language pathologist who specializes in accent reduction and communication training. He has over 17,000 hours and 11 years of experience training people in accent reduction and commun …

Welcome to PDX Real Estate Mastermind MeetUp! Our goal is to learn, share, exchange, grow & network in all aspects of investing, multiple income streams & property ownership in the greater Portland Metro, Vancouver & Pacific NW region. We will be having monthly lunch or dinner meetings as a way to network and hear about what is working for others. We will be posting special events and seminars within driving distance whenver possible, and we are also holding ongoing Cash Flow games as a w …

… The calendar sometimes lists events that are not specifically scheduled as "Meetups." We currently have two active study groups meeting weekly. One in Quantum Computing and the other in Differential Equations (and related topics). Go to:            http://vector.num9.com/StudyGroups for more information. If you have any problems with this link, please contact Mike Witt at:            msg2mw (at) gmail (dot) com            503.705.8394 (no texts)

… We may also plan to attend local media-related workshops, classes and networking events. You should join this group if you are currently a freelance writer and/or editor for any type of media, including magazines, newspapers and websites. Technical writers and those involved with advertising agencies and corporate marketing departments are also encouraged to attend. And even if you're just thinking about freelancing, or you have a full-time job and do some freelance work on the side, we'd love t …

… Weekly is new and adds exciting opportunities to our social calendar. Events offer experiences in dining out, movies, happy-hours, city walks/hikes etc. allowing for a greater variation and accessibility to activities and socializing.  These interactions are for all members to enjoy and feel free to participate. This Meet Up organization is supported by both men and women from all walks of life and levels of experiences.  It is imperative that we respect our differences as well as our sameness. …

… As Forex Day Traders, our group will provide a place and time to: share trading tips discuss trading plan strategies discuss market analysis from both fundamental and technical perspectives summarize pair correlations highlight the impact of other financial instruments like bonds and futures discuss economic events which are impacting sentiment provide technical analysis of specific pairs The direction of our group will come from an experienced trader’s perspective.   The meetings structure wi …

… www.portlandinsight.org   Talk: The Buddhist View of Environmentalism Video: Facets of the Eightfold Path Video: Introduction to Meditation with Robert Beatty Webcast: Live Webcast of Robert Beatty Sunday evening meditation class  Schedule: Events Page We acknowledge that the Earth and its resources are finite, are currently under duress, and that our lives are inseparably interwoven with that of all other beings (listen: Buddhist View of Environmentalism). We seek to unde …

… We are currently running a SOLD OUT business program that won't open up again for another year, but we also offer quarterly "networking" events for women that are unlike any others you've been to! We infuse femininity and FUN/PLAY into everything we do. We also highly encourage all women who are involved with WOMB at any level to meet up with each other on a regular basis and hope this Meet Up group facilitates that process. Join us!

Welcome to the first and what is currently the only slacklining group in the Portland area. Slacklining is similar to tight rope walking except the material used is stretchy and moves when weighted. Moving with the line will strengthen your core muscles and stabilizer muscles and in turn give you a greater sense of balance. If you have weak ankles and love to hike, this will be a beneficial part of your weekly conditioning program. One of the first things you will notice when slacklining is h …

This group was created to spread awareness about business building meetings, lectures & workshops in the Portland metropolitan area. Events are designed to give business owners & executives new strategies, tools, contacts, ideas, and approaches to increase their profitability. Business is Booming in Portland was re-created as a repository of events meant to support the belief that there is No-Thing wrong with the economy. The focus currently pushed around by the pundits NEVER resolves or empower …

… I currently am a licensed Real Estate Agent, but I am a teacher of cake decorating in my real life.  :) ***************************************** There is something soul satisfying about cake decorating. When you are practicing this old school craft, you are immersed in your own creativity, totally focused on your mind-body connection, and acting with the sole purpose of creating something beautiful and wonderful as a gift for yourself or someone else.  It is fulfilling some of humans' most powe …