The focus of this meetup group to accelerate the pace of getting to know really cool tech people in town. Join now and get the insider invites to our get togethers. Some are impromptu and some are planned. Either way you'll never know if you don't sign up. Our events focus on tech community networking, entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and professional development. Subscribe to the TechLife newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/xrfwL Please check out a couple of other "on ramps" to o …

Columbus Coworking is where space owners, members, users and those interested in the movement can post events and get togethers. It's all about building community!

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

A meetup group designed to connect local business professionals, users and developers who share an interest in applying Semantic Web standards, Linked Data principals and Web architecture to information integration challenges, especially to support collaboration and social computing.

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 …

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 …

A meetup group for pilots to meet pilots, swap stories, tips, make friends, and form partnerships. The purpose of this group is two fold, education and networking for pilots. If you want to learn about flying, buying an airplane, aviation careers, or just sharing your passion for flying, and you want to meet people in a relaxed setting, this group is for you. We are following A pilot group's mission statement. Here are some of the ways this meetup group can be used. A place to keep track of all …

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

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 …

A group for talking about AngularJS, a new, easy way to make web apps.

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.

eWomenNetwork is the #1 resource for connecting and promoting women and their businesses worldwide. We are committed to helping women and their businesses achieve, succeed and thrive in the new economy. We are first and foremost a loyal, dedicated community of women-owned businesses, corporate professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to support and network with other dynamic women. With our exclusive trademarked brand of Accelerated Networking events occurring in cities all across the United S …

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.

This group is for anyone who is concerned with web accessibility and accessible web and mobile design. We are a mixed group of seasoned accessibility professionals, UX, IX and other designers and developers. Our goal is to network, share ideas and experiences to make the World Wide Web and Mobile design more accessible, usable and sustainable. If you have ever wondered "HOW" to incorporate WCAG 2.0 or Section 508 standards in your development process, this group is for you! If you have ever wish …

We get down to business and offer concrete solutions.  Its a face to face network combined with hands on training by an SEO expert.  A good strategy for businesses today involve the two: relationship marketing and a strong website presence.  No more leaving a networking hour wondering how to increase your sales, visibility, and branding.  You will leave with answers and a Free Web Analysis.  We are sponsored by www.enroll4sales.com. This group is for anyone wanting to aggressively accelerate tr …

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.