Business in the Burg is an educational and networking series by and for Fredericksburg small business owners. Each event will feature a one-hour value-packed educational workshop on several different topics. Questions and discussion are welcome! After the workshop portion, we'll have time to network and get to know each other. There's no cost to meet people, learn something, and have fun. Will you join us?

Mobile Monday (MoMo) is an open community platform of mobile industry visionaries, developers and influential individuals fostering brand neutral cooperation and cross-border P2P business opportunities through live networking events to demo products, share ideas and discuss trends from both local and global markets.

Visit our website at http://www.fpcug.org to learn all there is to know about us.  Or, keep reading ... The Fredericksburg Personal Computer Users Group (FPCUG) was formed by residents of the Fredericksburg, Virginia area to help promote the use of personal computers in our community. We are here to help you with your personal computer questions and problems. You don't have to be a computer expert to be part of FPCUG. We cater to those who are both beginners and veterans in personal computers. E …

This group is designed for independent thinkers with a focus on reading books that challenge the standard narrative of culture, i.e. concepts that are generally accepted as true by the greater populous, but may not be entirely accurate.  We focus on non-fiction, scholarly books that take a critical approach to cultural and technological issues. Every third book, we will switch to fiction that stimulates thinking outside the box.  While this group is designated non-theist and affiliated with the …

Sometimes we just need to get together and talk about Science and Technology! The workplace has changed and they got rid of the water cooler: now it's time to get together over a beer and talk about some of this interesting stuff. Come one, come all; bring a list of questions for the group or explain to us how the sun works (and why can't we do that here) or let's expand on the interesting items in science and technology news this week. We might not solve the nation's energy problems in one nigh …

About Coworking: Are you a freelancer, web developer, entrepreneur, startup or creative that works from home or coffee shops?  Do you suffer from getting distracted from all of the things your house has to offer?  Does the work day fly by and you realize that you haven't even had a chance to take a shower because you're glued to your computer screen? Well, get up, take a shower, and come cowork with us for a day of free coffee, free wi-fi and good people. What more can you ask for? We are way mo …

SkillShare is a phenomenal movement that encourages lifelong and ageless learning. It's taking learning to the streets and businesses. Teach anyone anything, anywhere. And the same holds true for learners - Learn anything, anytime, anywhere. The purpose of this group will be to collaborate on how to support local SkillShare learners and teachers. Join the group if you are a member of SkillShare [www.skillshare.com] and are ready support local businesses and individuals in sharing their knowledge …

Who are we? The same as you. The idea starters, the entrepreneurs, the incubators, the dedicated executioners, the passionate people of Central Virginia that love to start and grow businesses.

This is the Richmond, Virginia branch of the Web Analytics Wednesdays meetings started by Eric Peterson (author of "Web Analytics Demystified"). Interested in Web Analytics? Have a passion for data? Want to learn more about what Google Analytics is all about? Come join us!

A Linux Users Group to meet and talk about Open Source and Linux. We discuss a variety of subjects from very technical to high level all concentrated in providing IT solutions using Open Source and Linux. Besides the meetings, we use http://calypso.tux.org/mailman/listinfo/fredlug to communicate between the group members outside the meetings. Feel free to join.

The REC is a new collaboration of Richmond's small business & entrepreneurship support groups and associations initiated by Gangplank-RVA, BizWorks Enterprise Center, & BNI-Central Virginia to make it easier for entrepreneurs & small businesses to get help. With so much innovation & creation happening in RVA, we felt it was time to create a hub of entrepreneurship in RVA - connecting doers & dreamers to foster entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and small business success in the RVA.

This group is a place for developers to learn more about MongoDB, an open source, document-oriented, nosql database.

This weekly group is lead by Gary Duda - Broker of RE/MAX Action and area technology trainer. Join us each week for training on topics such as marketing, creating an effective business plan, role playing listing and selling scenerios, technology updates and more. Not a RE/MAX agent? You are still welcome to join in!!!

hack.rva is a Richmond-based hacker collective. We like to take things apart, put them back together, figure out how they work, and create new things.Public hack and project night every Thursday night at 7:30. Come see us!

This group is for people who are interested in Bitcoin, the open source, peer-to-peer payment network and currency that's taking the world by storm. Come to: Learn what makes Bitcoin different from banks, government currencies and precious metals Learn and teach how to use Bitcoin to increase your financial privacy and security Discuss politics and economics as they relate to Bitcoin Barter, trade, and network for a more resilient local economy Buy and sell bitcoins Buy and sell goods and servi …

One of the over 330 IEEE sections worldwide, the Richmond Section exists for the mutual benefit of its members and the greater public in 26 counties and six independent cities of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. A non-profit organization with more than 400,000 members in more than 160 countries, IEEE is the world's largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community to in …

We want to help Richmond area startups (aspiring, budding, emerging…) build successful and sustainable businesses by learning and practicing LEAN STARTUP techniques. The Lean Startup approach for developing new products and business ventures has gone global, and we hope to implant its principles within our startup ecosystem. If you are an entrepreneur or intrapreneur seeking a better way to bring new products to market and launch new businesses, then this group might be for you. Join fellow inno …

Let's talk about how to revolutionize education. This is a discussion group for people who want something better than the current school system, whether you're a parent, an educator, a student, a former student, a future parent, or a member of the community who values education. There are many options already in existence, from alternative schools to various methods of homeschooling, and many in development. We plan to have speakers and events, possibly including life coaches, psychologists, exp …

The purpose of this group is to further improve each other's skills related to the note taking application called Evernote. I am an Evernote enthusiast who wants to share my best practices and learn about others. Initially, we will meet once a month following an hour long meeting format. The meeting format will begin with introductions, followed by an overview of a specific Evernote feature, function or technique, and ending with an implementation section where you will use the Evernote app on y …

FredDev is a social group geared toward developers and designers from around the Fredericksburg, VA region. It's an opportunity for you to come together with your peers to build community, discuss technologies, and solve problems. WHEN: 6:30pm to 8:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. WHERE: Location to be announced at least 1-week prior to monthly meetup.

RVA Tech supports the growing Richmond, VA technology community. Our goal is to help build a sustainable technology industry that drives economic growth, leads innovation, and creates positive, high-impact change for our local communities and the world. RVA Tech Meetup is being founded as a Meetup group by DKWTechnik's lead Innovator Daniel Ketter (Founder of {s}hareCLOUD, Co-Founder of mhoto, Startup Mentor) and Ryan Glynn (Co-Founder of mhoto, Founder of Cinemarama). The goal of RVA Tech Meetu …