… It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter and visualize information, and for journalists who use technology to find and tell stories. In the age of information overload, all their work has become even more crucial. This group aims to help members find inspiration and think in new directions, bringing together potential collaborators for projects and new ventures. Please also check out our blog at http://hackshackers.com Help us build the future of media!

A group to meet and discuss, learn and present on the miriad of web technologies that Google supports, promotes and offers.   Main discussion board at https://groups.google.com/group/tc-gtug?hl=en

Hi! It's difficult to connect with other women geeks on a regular basis in the community. This group is for anyone interested in technology, hacking, or just making new friends with similar interests! We will have gossip sessions over hackathons, days when we just sit in a coffee shop coding away on our own projects, discuss the latest and greatest in technology over fun dinners/lunches, informal meet-n-greets with invited female tech figures in the community and more! Members can suggest additi …

An amalgam into the world of Art, Science, Technology, Science Fiction, Computers, UFO's Robotics, Medicine, Astronomy, Space, the Mind & Beyond. A group for anyone who loves technology, the outdoors, science fiction, the paranormal, Omni magazine, comic books, fantasy, mysticism, electronics, The Art of Noise, music, video games, board games, virtual worlds, virtual reality, physics, fitness, cryogenics, comedy, humor, artificial intelligence, Web technology, gadgets, and science news. Sometime …

Looking to learn more about Visual Studio? This is a 300-400 level meetup. We focus on real world application and demonstrations of Visual Studio, along with practical tips & tricks to help you stay ahead of new and upcoming changes. Come check us out! We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 5-6:30pm CDT. Pizza & Drinks provided at every meeting.

This is a group for people who need Technology Support Help!

Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St Paul and surrounding area in Minnesota) Visualization group, focusing on visually telling stories (data visualization with computer technology). The group arose out of the desire of a handful people that wanted to discuss data visualization across sectors, such as non-profits, journalism, museums, academia, and the private sector. We welcome everyone, but mostly likely you do work with data visualization technologies, work closely with people that do, or are just …

… This Meetup is being launched by E-Democracy.org as part of its new Participation 3.0 initiative. See: http://e-democracy.org/p3 In 2010 we will be identifying and fund the top ten next generation online civic engagement ideas that should be universal for all local communities. Through your local Transparency and Participation Meetup you will be provided ideas to discuss, add to, and prioritize for your local community which will be fed into the broader effort. Co-Sponsor this Meetup! Cont …

SharePoint Social is a group for technology professionals to network and discuss with local SharePoint users and experts in the Minneaplolis suburbs in a social setting. Our aim is to bring together SharePoint talent to provide an avenue for relevant discussions driven primarily by our members. Whether it is a seasoned user seeking advice or an individual new to SharePoint, you are invited to ask your question, tell your story and even Share-A-Pint!

Cloud computing is changing the way we work, and it is reshaping the way we manage and run companies. From startups to enterprises, it is flattening the competitive landscape by providing almost unlimited scalability and On-Demand resources at moments notice without requiring millions of dollars in CapEX investment in building out such a technology infrastructure. For many practitioners, Enterprise PaaS and Cloud Computing has captured their fancy and forever changed their way of designing scala …

Join Other Entrepreneurs Who Eat Problems For Breakfast. * Compare Notes * Exchange Ideas * Learn from Others’ Mistakes * Brainstorm with Peers * Find Partners * Small Group Atmosphere * Serious Conversation Bootstrappers Breakfasts® are for founders of early stage technology startups. It is a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers. These breakfasts were designed for entrepreneurs to share ideas and leverage thoughts with other folks who are serious …

Welcome to the meetup of remarkable web designers. Come and meet other local web designers, share information with like minded thinkers, and spread great ideas about new technology, design, and selling techniques.

You know who you are. You see the dry cleaner sorting though a stack of paper slips and you think "I could write an app for that". You want to measure the steps in a process and improve it with an open source platform. We come up with ideas. We come up with ways to realize those ideas. We build web apps. We want to highlight trusted tools of the trade, cool projects that you are contributing to, and review cutting edge technology.  When we have a solid group it would be great to pool together ou …

The Twin Cities Magento User Group is dedicated to helping Magento store owners and developers find a common place to talk about their Magento store. Anyone who is using Magento or just wants to learn more about Magento should join this group!

The purpose of this meetup group is to form a network of independent small biz IT consultants with different specialties and complimentary skill sets.

This Meetup Group is all about collaborating and building SharePoint solutions based on new or existing concepts, requirements and/or needs. Imagine having multiple people work on the same idea and producing a product. Ideas, Assets, Code and the like are owned by the group and for the group. Have you ever had an idea, one of those great ones, and you wished you had time to work on it. Well, this is your chance to come forward. Our Meetup Group can help. We can work on it with you. Flush it out, …