A place for web designers, developers, and graphic professionals to meet, share ideas and techniques, compare tools, learn from others, and browse portfolios.

A social and networking group for freelancers in the creative field. Our goal  is to provide you with helpful resources and fun, engaging networking opportunities. Join the group to meet fellow professionals and learn about potential business opportunities! This group does not have regularly scheduled meetings, but anyone can schedule a meetup by clicking Schedule a New Meetup on the home page. Propose a time, place and theme for your meetup and get like-minded Freelance Creatives together to wo …

This is a professional and social networking group for people who are into creative advertising. We are all interested in The Big Idea. As history has proven, the power of advertising can do more than just create awareness or increase profits. It can inspire. It can influence. It can even change the fortunes of a brand on a global scale. Even during these harsh economic times, there is still strong need for creative people with Big Ideas. That is what this meetup group is for - a platform for Cr …

There are many different ways to drive traffic to your site/business such as: 1- Organic search engine traffic 2- Paid search engine programs 3- Banner ads 4- Email Campaigns 5- Affiliate marketing 6- Offline Media (TV, Radio, Billboards, Canpages etc) Unfortunately none of them is free! Setting targets for each campaign and track conversion to come up with ROI will be key to make decisions and set budget for each medium. This group has be set to help in order to help you finding mecha …

Coworking Rochester was founded to provide a collaborative, casual workspace for freelancers, business travelers and other professionals - as well as to offer a venue for groups and individuals to collaborate. This Meetup group is focused on user groups and other events at our space.  We host groups that range from web developers sharing knowledge about various programming languages, to authors and book groups, and even host table/board/role-playing gamers.  Events are typically held weekday eve …

A11yCamps are participant-driven events about web and software accessibility, with presentations, demos and interaction by and for A11yCamp participants. What Is A11yCamp? Accessibility (sometimes shortened to a11y because 11 letters are replaced) is key to successful, effective, inclusive web and software development.  A11yCamp is a participant-driven event about IT accessibility, modeled after the unconference format of BarCamp.  Whether you are an expert or just getting your feet wet in the …

We're a group of professionals and small business owners meeting for lunch on a regular basis to share referrals and build our networks. We are in the process of becoming a sanctioned BNI Chapter, but are still looking to fill the following categories: Home Services leaning Co., Staging, Mover, Contractor, HVAC, Organizer, Landscaper, Architect, Home Inspector, Electrician, Plumber, Roofer, Windows & Doors, Painter, Handyman Financial Services Bookkeeper, Commercial Realtor, Property & Casualty …

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP OR IN DANGER OF HURTING YOURSELF OR OTHERS, YOU MUST PLEASE: Phone 911 if it is an emergency. Go to nearest hospital. DIRECTIONS: We meet in the "Central Conference Dining Room". (1st floor, main hospital building) @ St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Toronto). Enter from the south side of central portion of St. Joseph's Health Centre. If you like, ask for directions to the Central Conference Dining Room from the person behind the main informatio …

“Build” is a term we use to describe the action of combining 2+ elements as it relates to the Designer/Developer profession. More specifically, “Build” is about developing your skills through your craft.

openBar() Toronto is meant to be a casual monthly gathering of developers, designers and business professionals in the Toronto tech community who have an active interest in Open Source Software and Open Platforms.

A network of Web Designers to: share ideas with fellow designers stay up-to-date on current web trends find business partners get your business off the ground learn the ins and outs of small business discuss marketing techniques improve your Web Design knowledge and skills This is a member-run group, meaning that all who join will be appointed an Event Organizer, giving you full access to organizing events for the group.

Toronto Group for UXD / UX (User Experience Designers) www.uxd.io To keep it simple, from the wikipedia: User Experience Design (UXD or UED) is a broad term used to explain all aspects of a person’s experience with the system including the interface, graphics, industrial design, physical interaction, and the manual. [1] It also refers to the application of user-centered design practices to generate cohesive, predictive and desirable designs based on holistic consideration of users’ experience. …

Collective. Intelligence. The Bauhub is a growing, thriving, evolving collective. With every new member, we get smarter and stronger. (And new members join often.) But The Bauhub’s not for everyone; the average member has 15 years of experience in his/her craft, with a minimum of 7 years just to be considered. Someone once described us as a dream team. But, honestly, it’s not a dream. Maybe you need an ad, or a website or a mailer. Maybe you need a marketing plan, or consumer insights, or an ap …

This is a meetup group for anyone who is starting out, or successfully running a small business focused on a creative product or service. Jewelry makers, fashion designers, stationery makers, graphic designers, knitters, quilters, and anyone else who considers themselves a creative entrepreneur is welcome! If you are a hobbyist and are interested in starting your own creative business, this is a great place for you to meet other creative entrepreneurs and find out the trials and triumphs of star …

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP OR IN DANGER OF HURTING YOURSELF OR OTHERS, YOU MUST PLEASE: Phone 911 if it is an emergency. Go to nearest hospital. This meetup group is designed to become a support network for friends, family and caregivers related or close to people with mental health challenges. Many families understand the dramatic emotional burden of dealing with loved ones with mental health challenges. Family and friends are relied upon to support those affected …

Marshaling all iPhone App Developers, UX-UI Pros, and Graphic Designers! Together, let's build an useful, fun, easy to use, mobile app, from concept to completion, in ONE DAY and upload it to the App Store for review! In addition to: -Coffee -Tea -Snacks -Meeting other link-minded people -Unmatched experience in rapid development -Having a GREAT TIME! ...All Appathoners who participate will get an equal share in any revenues generated by the App! Sign up today and lets build something cool!

The Executive Business Club is a non-profit alliance of select business people who meet bi-weekly at the Holiday Inn in Markham to exchange business leads, share strategies and generate business among one another within Toronto and the GTA. The EBC is affordable, entertaining and mostly a place where you can build meaningful relationships with fellow business owners and self employed individuals. Our current members represent the following professional categories: Graphic Design Web Design/In …