The recent crisis in Haiti has opened many eyes to the harsh realities faced in developing countries. In solidarity with the people of Haiti & those living in conditions of poverty throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, we are seeking collaborations for a new non-profit endeavor, ProMESA International: Proactive Medical and Educational Support Alliance. Our Values: At ProMESA we believe in the intrinsic human right to health and education. What we mean by this is that everyone, no matt …

I would like to thank Will Fields for having the insight to start this Meetup Group in May of 2011. Will start this group for people in the photo community. Not to be a camera club but rather a place for experienced photographers to meet and talk. As of November 18th I have taken on the organization of Photography in West Michigan. In doing so I think we can benefit the photographic community by expanding the invitation to join this Meetup to all those interested in Photography.

The purpose of the Business Design & Innovation Meetup is to build a learning community focused on discovering innovation methodologies and exploring the topics around: the design of business, business models, strategic planning, Lean Startup methodologies, and profitability models for startups, non-profits, small businesses, and corporations. We are a community interested in learning more about designing business models, the process of innovation and strategic planning. We …

Who: Grand Rapids drummers and their friends / family. Everyone is welcome to come, you don't have to be a great drummer, or have your own drum. Bring a pot, bucket, whatever you can find, it will probably sound pretty cool in the mix. Why: Because it's fun! What: Drumming. Bang a drum, shake an egg, tap a tambourine, or tap your foot. We drum, and we drum together. We've been playing around with a few different methods: * Freestyle - everyone plays what they want but respects the group be …

Dear Entrepreneur, We invite you to renew your energy for your home-based business. Our goal is to provide a community of support that offers simple tools for motivation and inspiration. Our Mission: -To provide the opportunity for home-based entrepreneurs to experience the benefits of being included in a business community. -To be a catalyst for connections that lead to inspiration, motivation, growth, and leadership. ***See More Details Below***

After years of group experience working with professional providers to advance their mental strength, resilience and intuitive skills, i want to bring these opportunities to the local community. By coupling meditative skills with cutting edge technology we will explore and further develop higher states of consciousness, deeper self discovery, personal states of harmony and well being using group neurofeedback in S.T.A.R. formation. Past events i've hosted have steadily found a wealth of inner kn …

I decided to start this meet up after taking my 17 year old daughter along with me to a book club meeting.She was quiet during the meeting because everyone was so much older than her.After we got in the car to go home she was just a little chatter box. It was the most we had communicated to each other in a long time The purpose of group is to give moms and dads a forum to promote literacy while also creating an opportunity to open a dialog with there kids.If you are looking for a way to share ne …

Okay, so I am no Einstein and have little to offer on a literary discourse. What I can offer, though, is a very extroverted personality together with a love for that which makes the gears between your ears turn. Books and discussion allow for a fusion of these characteristics in context that is both fun and social. It is for this reason I am starting a book club for the Grand Rapids community. For those of you that share my sentiments I offer a chance to meet some great people and massage your i …

West Michigan Technology Association (WMTA) is an organization of professionals working in the telecommunications (voice, data and video) arena. Monthly meetings include presentations on current issues and future trends in our industry. The presentations cover a wide range of topics, from legislative and regulatory changes, to demonstrations of the latest in voice, data and video communications. There are opportunities to share technical knowledge and experiences; assist others with telecommunic …

Start-up West Michigan is a community of innovators, developers, investors, professionals, and business leaders who have a passion for entrepreneurship and new technology. We seek to further cultivate the West Michigan start-up culture by providing our members a place to connect and learn about all of the exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs in our region. 

… It spans across all music genres and is not limited to big name concerts, but also includes music festivals, shows at the local bars, musical performances around the community, DJ sets, etc. If you’re interested in seeing a show, please suggest it. Please include the date/time, venue, and ticket info. Even if only two people are interested, I can make it an event if one person agrees to host it. So if there is a concert you’re definitely attending and want to invite others to join, let me kno …

Managing web content can be like drywalling. Looks easy enough to do-it-yourself, tools are affordable and accessible, but you can find yourself in the middle of a big, expensive mess. Time to bring in the professionals. Web content strategy is rapidly gaining higher awareness and stature in the web development lifecycle. It's no longer the "what now" phase after design and implementation. Social media and mobile devices are breaking content management paradigms. Still, it's hard to convey th …

Inquiring minds want to know. What's inside that building? What does that company do? How do they do that? What's the history? So many interesting places to explore right here in our home town. Let us know what you are curious about in GR and we will try to set up a tour. Grand Rapids is full of interesting places waiting to be discovered!

… We are in the process of trying to locate and cultivate competent, interested, and compassionate doctors who would be willing to learn about and treat ME/CFS patients in each West Michigan community in hopes of creating a network of qualified healthcare professionals dedicated to meeting the needs of this underserved population.   Meetings: Because CFS Solutions of West Michigan cares about the whole person, we offer two different styles of meetings each month. The first is a Self-Help Educatio …

Welcome to the 'Love and Forgiveness - Grand Rapids Meetup Group'. This meetup is designed to provide an opportunity for community conversation around the themes of love and foregiveness in our lives. It is inspired by the work of the Fetzer Institute's Campaign on Love and Foregiveness. For more information see http://www.fetzer.org/loveandforgive/home. In our conversations we will explore ways to practice and teach love and forgiveness, improving our lives and the lives of those we …

Events are held throughout Michigan: Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo/Portage, Detroit Area & Dearborn, with Campus groups at Michigan State University, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids Community College, University of Michigan, Oakland University and Wayne State. Center for Inquiry | Michigan works to foster a secular society based on science, reason, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values. Our members are typically atheists, humanists, agnostics, and other freethinkers. You can learn more a …