Four Plus Two What is the Four plus Two? The Four Plus Two group is about maintaining our present freedoms, preserving the freedoms we have traditionally had, and restoring the freedoms we have lost. Our core freedoms are those that will that will allow us to pursue happiness. The four "E's are our first core freedoms that effect not just our nation, but every nation. They are: Energy Education Environment Economy Energy Freedom is the means of production and is tied to the length and quality …

This group is for those who use the Python computer language or who want to learn more about the language. Python is a great language for rapid development and has some great web frameworks that make getting a functional web application up and running quite easily. Please also join the Central Ohio Python Users Group mailing list at: http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/centraloh

Drupal is an award-winning content management system. Its modular design makes it a perfect choice for personal blogs, social networks, and Fortune 500 websites. Whether you are a business owner, internet professional, or hobbyist... the Drupal framework is the right size for any project. Drupal also has a thriving community of developers, designers, and instructors that can help you with your project. And, if you need a commercially supported version of Drupal, the Acquia Network can provid …

Connect Android users and developers in and around Columbus to discuss Android apps, promote new apps and share experience. Let's build community of who's who in Columbus with Android. (fans, developers, providers, etc). Follow @columbusdroid on Twitter: www.twitter.com/columbusdroid LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/2673114/

The Central Ohio Cloud Computing User Group is a monthly meeting to discuss many aspects of cloud computing. The group is a community driven group which will discuss a wide range of ideas, problems, solutions, and technologies which compromise cloud computing. If it is cloud computing related, we’re into it!

It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." Branching out from the successful Girl Develop It program in NYC, our goal is to build a series of web development classes for the Columbus, Ohio community that focuses on creating a comfortable, low-pres …

Excited about Windows Phone & Windows 8? How about the new Modern UI design language? Well, we are .. and there is plenty of company! The Windows Developer User Group has been established to nurture knowledge base and collaboration among Windows Phone & Windows 8 application developers & enthusiasts. While we are primarily based in Columbus OH, developers from all around Ohio, neighboring states and just about anybody who has interest in the Microsoft ecosystem, is most welcome. With all that’s …

In January, I went to my Network Marketing home business 2013 World Conference in Miami. The theme was..."Creating Your Own Economy"! I returned to Columbus, Ohio determined to find true internet entrepreneurs like myself who are looking to or who have invested in something solid and sure! This Meetup Group was specifically created to build a team of solid internet savvy business owners. Carol Johnson 614-517-4801

Looking to network with other Columbus area Sencha developers? Come to the next Sencha Columbus meetup and see what your neighbors are working on...

What on earth will it take for all people to be able to thrive the world over?   Thrive the DVD and the website ThriveMovement.com answer that question. ThiveMovement Columbus Meetup provides a way for people interested in this movement to link up and help promote the movement's expansion. The group was formed March 25, 2012 and we are growing each month.  We're interested in the topics discussed in Thrive and are working to introduce others to the website and movie.

This is a Meetup Group for anyone in the Columbus, OH area interested in joining a discussion about how local organizations are succesfully leveraging Apache Hadoop and similar open source technologies for optimized data management, analytics and business intelligence.

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just …

Crowdfunding Columbus is a community of creatives, micro-entrepreneurs, and micro-investors. Whether you're an indie band looking to fund the creation of your next album or a foodie looking for a way to fund the distribution of your fabulous blonde brownies Crowdfunding Columbus is a great resource. This group is for you if: You have a creative idea and you're looking for feedback. You are actively running a project on a crowdfunding site and you want to get the word out. You have heard about …

People interested and active in a variety of areas: Athletics, art, literature, science, technology, music, and philosophy

GDG Columbus is a group for developers interested in learning more about Google technology and tools. We will be discussing developing for Android, App Engine, Chrome and Google TV, interacting with APIs for Google+, Maps, YouTube and Google Apps like Calendar, Tasks, Gmail and Docs as well as discussing initiatives like OpenSocial. Our meetings will always be free and open to the general public. We will sometimes co-host a joint meeting with other Columbus technology groups. Disclaimer: GDG Col …

Agile has grown from a movement into a business necessity. However the conversation is still being driven from a development point of view. Yes, embracing Agile concepts will change how you deliver projects but that’s not the point. Agile is about facilitating business agility! Enterprise Agile was designed to bring together business stakeholders and practicing pragmatic agilests to have a focused conversation on the business value of adopting and tailoring Agile concepts and best practices.

Sahaja Meditation Meetup is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of exercises but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditation becomes deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. All over world, human beings believe they can find solutions to their problems in new products, medicines and technology. Most aren’t aware that deep within themselves re …

The Central Ohio Pluralsight Study Group was started for the express purpose of gathering developers together on a weekly basis to watch, discuss and learn from Pluralsight's vast library of training. We are supported by Pluralsight in our efforts and sponsored by TechColumbus who is generously providing our meeting facilities. We meet at the TechColumbus offices off of Kinnear road once a week to study. The general format is to spend approximately one hour watching a Pluralsight training video …

The goal of the meetup is to teach Big Data ideas and concepts.  The format is hands-on so a laptop with 64-bit OS is required.  Every week we have labs with members coding and using Big Data technologies.  Since the big data arena is a somewhat new area of research, there are many new technologies and approaches to explore. Requirements: -  A laptop with 64-bit OS able to run virtual box -  Working knowledge of programming concepts and database theory is helpful. - Strong interest in expanding …

A networking and learning group for MicroStrategy customers and prospective customers in the Columbus area. Group Members will be invited to participate in a variety of quarterly educational and networking events. This group is intended to be a true user group meeting, not a sales and marketing event.

Fellow Entrepreneurs, Mentors, & Investors meet once a week to grab coffee and chat about startups.  Entrepreneurs and investors are meeting regularly to drink coffee, network, ask questions, and do deals all around the world...it's about time we Cbus hops onboard. This isn't the place to pitch; it's the place to connect, ask questions, and learn about what's happening in Columbus' local startup scene.

Due to circumstances in our world some of us are looking at other ways to provide a secure and comfortable living arrangement, now and in the future. I am seeking to start a communal group in the Columbus Area that will buy a farm together and live off that farm as much as possible. I'd like to use green technology, grow our own food, sell farm made and grown items and learn other ways of self-sufficiency. I want us to discuss anything that would be helpful to attain the goals of our group. Reli …

This is a group for anyone interested in exploring the exciting dynamic language of Groovy/Grails and its associated frameworks and plugins. The aim is to provide learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities for all users of all skill levels. This group was started because we enjoy meeting with other enthusiasts of Groovy/Grails. We look forward to exploring the wonderful world of Groovy and Grails.

This is a mixer group focusing on Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), and Avaya and Lync IP phone products, and possibly Asterisk and Freeswitch, with the goal of bringing together business owners with engineers. If you are interested in having an exciting new VOIP system in your office, or would like to help others achieve that with your own knowledge, you are encouraged to join. IP phones can provide many features. I worked on legacy phones and networks for a decade, did a few years …

This is a group for small business owners interested in learning the skills needed to build and manage a small business website. No web design knowledge or experience required! The meetups consist of 5 very structured training sessions. The meetups repeat and are numbered to help members keep track. Intro to WordPress CPanel, Themes, and Settings WordPress Plugins and Time Saving Tools Graphics, Photos, & Video Shopping Carts and Selling Tools. Requirements: A laptop computer or iPad or other …

If you're an instructional designer, eLearning developer, or in some way involved in training and development come join us for an informal meetup to network and "talk shop" about what's happening in our industry, what you're working on, or what you're looking to learn next. All skill levels are welcome including aspiring beginners or those looking to change careers.

This group is looking for people interested in discussing the following subjects: growth of the Columbus music industry, the nature of today's fluid musical economy, music business, music technology, social media strategies in the music industry, music marketing, band management, or any other music business related topic. We look forward to discussing the current trends of the industry with you! We will inevitably end up discussing various artists and their work, so please come with a positive …