Wouldn't it be great if there was a coworking Meetup that's a little more...friendly? And since I'm gay, I thought, why not add that to the mix? So thus this group was born! This is for all freelancers, entrepreneurs, coworkers, etc., who are gay and/or friendly - and would like to get together and work with similar-minded people. Independent professionals from all specialties, functions and industries are welcome. If you'll agree to show up, I'll promise to welcome you to the space, as well as …

NJ Creatives Network understands your creative services needs because we're industry experts with the talent and expertise to differentiate you in today's technology-driven market. NJCN is the source for cost-effective creative services during tight economic times! Join hundreds of ad agencies, corporate communications professionals and business owners who turn to NJCN time and again for spot-on creative services.

What is Coworking? Coworking is a shared office workspace for small businesses, entrepreneurs, freelancers, professionals, and the Work-At-Home individuals that are tired of being alone. It's also a great alternative to working in a coffee shop and it's full of excellent resource for the independent minded. It’s more than just a desk for rent, it’s a community of people that share similar values, and philosophies and come together to meet their individual goals. It’s for people who want work ind …

… The Internet means publishers should no longer be confined to the limits of in-office staff, nor should they be forced to burn fuel to put reporters on the ground around the world. Creative talent lives everywhere; it can and should work from wherever it lives. And any quality publisher should have access to it. Though we may live far apart, the web can bring freelancers together into a community whose value far exceeds the sum of its members. This is the freelance revolution. The Freelance Writ …

Freelancing is great, isn’t it? But sometimes it can get a bit lonely... If you love the liberty of freelancing but sometimes hate that feeling of daytime desertion, why not join our meetup? We can all hang out in a cafe together one morning a week; you can chat with or bounce ideas off your fellow meetees if you want to, or you can just sit there quietly - happy enough to be surrounded by people like you.

Freelancers work hard, and often they work alone. Freelancer Field Trips are an opportunity for NYC freelancers (and their friends) to get out of the house, office, library, or cafe and into a three-dimensional environment with other living, breathing people. It’s an organized event that encourages seeing and doing things that are out of the ordinary, and that contribute to our appreciation of our city and each other. FFT’s are a free service organized by Make Space to help build community, enco …

Launchpad Creative is a collaborative, creative, cultivating community of creatives! We're looking for people that want work in the creative field, i.e. graphic design, web development, social media, marketing, video production, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, small business owners, iphone developers, telecommuters, marketers, videographers, game developers, and more. Basically, if you work from home or a coffee shop, coworking is for you. Coworking is about working side by side with like min …

What is the purpose of our meetups? PPH are always keen to encourage peer-to-peer learning, and we love finding out more from the business community. Who should join us? We are tempted to say, every man and their dog! Really we want people to come along to our meetup's who are passionate about exploring new ways of working & would like to find out how they can have the freedom to do what they enjoy the most. Why? Join our bloody good attendee list, have drinks on us & we always throw in treats! …

The workplace is drastically changing. A December survey showed that a whopping 84% of people planned on leaving their job in 2012, up from 60% just two years ago. Some will look for more pay. Others will look for a better opportunity. But a growing number of passionate workers will strike out on their own, abandoning the safe corporate life to pursue a side project or dream that has been burning inside them. Are you working in a full-time job you hate? Do you have a great business idea inside t …

We are a group of fabulous, creative, entrepreneurial minded fashion, design, & art professionals that would like to make a business out of our creative talents.  Together we can build on our passion for fashion a create a strong network!    The fact is, most creative people want to make a living out of what they love to do, but find it difficult as they haven't learned the basics of business to survive!   This forum invites people who are entrepreneurial-minded driven individuals (boutique owne …

Do you want to be the Matador of your own Bull Shit? Unleash the creative animal within you and run wild with it, dance with it and duel with it on paper for an hour. You may end up with a little sweat on your brow but PETA will be happy because no blood will be shed. Here’s the skinny. This is just a group of folks who will get together on a monthly basis to write on a topic decided last moment that night. For one hour we will write continuously, while perhaps sniffing and swirling wine. At the …

HI! Do you work for yourself? Make your own hours? Spend all day in your jammies? Have attention span of a flea? Or maybe you are planning an entrepreneurial leap into your own business. Then Jersey Jelly is for you! Jellies are the newest trend for free-lancers & entrepreneurs who feel the need to look at another human once in awhile whether to network or to just chat with during breaks.  Check out the Jelly Video on the right - just scroll down a bit! ---------> In this economy, more and more …

… With a superb support team and an active community of developers and designers, EE is now on the shortlist of CMS options for both clients and agencies/freelancers. == EENY is led by Jae Barclay, founder of the interactive studio ejaeDesign LLC. in the Financial District (http://www.ejaedesign.com). A 14-year industry veteran, Jae is also a proud member of the ExpressionEngine Pro Network, a former creative director at Agency.com and Samsung/OpenTide, as well as a former professor of …

We are a network of bloggers banding together to create fairness in the new media space. We believe that if intellectual discourse on the internet is to be encouraged, we need to find a fair way to compensate bloggers. If you are blogger who feels as if they are regularly contributing value to online media, and not receiving any payment for it, please join our Meetup.

Jersey City's continuous rebirth means that amongst the emerging restaurants and bars, there are also thousands of independent workers who would love a place to call their work home. While New York City is getting saturated with coworking spaces, Jersey City deserves a special place for professionals to work, collaborate, and learn from each other. The purpose of this Meetup group is to gather interest and ideas for a coworking and collaboration space in downtown Jersey City. Whether you're some …

… Our Mission Statement  Chic Studios NYC - Studio of Makeup Artistry is dedicated to providing our aspiring artists with the techniques and skills needed to succeed in the industry of makeup artistry, as well as creative, hands-on training, helpful career guidance and an extended invite into the Chic Studios Community. Values  At Chic Studios NYC – Studio of Makeup Artistry “CHIC STUDIOS” we believe in makeup as a true art and an ultimate passion that is embedded in every artist, hidden until …