The NJConnect Meetup provides a forum for professionals to come together and share ideas and experiences on everything related to technology, social media, web, convergence and interactive marketing. Follow NJConnect on Twitter @NJConnect and be sure to stay up to date on the latest news in New Jersey tech by visiting http://nj-connect.com!

Social Media is no longer an option,  it is a necessity... if you plan to stay competitive! The purpose of the social media marketing group is to bring entrepreneurs and businesses together with the shared goal of improving bottom-line profits through social media marketing. Our goal is to help to share the latest social media marketing tips & strategies that will help local business build strong brands, bond with customers, increase search engine ranking, and drive traffic to blog/website and …

We're looking to bring together people who are small business owners, or even sole proprietors, who are looking to expand and improve their business presence online using their web sites, social media, search engine marketing and other tools and techniques that are available to help. This group is not intended for the pure technologist...it is more of a resource to understand and share how web technology can help you as it grows and evolves through its current social media phase and beyond. …

Let's discuss how New Jersey is using Social Media. Meet, connect with, collaborate and network with other businesses, non-profits and individuals in NJ who are using Social Media. We welcome beginners, intermediate and advanced users of Social Media.

Are you on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or other Web 2.0 sites because you've been told that's where you need to be to get business? Have you made any sales using them? If you have or have not this is the group for you. We will discuss ways to grow your sales and share ideas on how to finally monetize these sites.

This group's organizer just resigned so I've taken over as the new organizer. I'd like the events to reflect the needs and desires of the existing community and trust it will grow and evolve from there Reach out to me to let me know what you want to see!

This group is for people working in the edu-tech space working to create new technologies and media – and creating potential for allowing DIY or self-motivated inquiry and collaboration and hands-on exploration. We're people and professionals who want to democratize and unleash applications to facilitate this kind of learning lends and fulfill our promise to those students whose needs are not getting met by the current educational system and market.

Are you a photographer? Are you thinking about jumping on the wedding event photography wagon? I would like to hold meetings with other photographers who may or may not be seasoned in the wedding photography business. We will share personal successes...and failures, and generally discuss current trends regarding marketing in this industry, including social media ( twitter and facebook outreach) You should join our group if you are serious about : Developing your BRAND. Informally discussin …

All levels of experience are welcome; the more the merrier! We will be meeting to support one another, share ideas, and network. Feel free to come with any questions you may have regarding blogging. Attention Newbie-to-Pro Bloggers, Internet Marketers, Web Designers, Advertisers, Search Engine Marketers, and Affiliate Marketers! Come meet professionals in the Internet Marketing industry. We meet in various locations across the country. You will have the opportunity to share your services, meet p …

Who: Lawyers who are in the process of starting (or who have started) their own firm or solo-practice. What: A networking/support group of regular, fun people who just happen to be ballsy lawyers that are breaking out on their own. Why: To meet new people, have an exchange of ideas, and most importantly, create a localized community of small-firms and solos that can collaborate with and support one another. How: Weekly get-togethers. Or bi-weekly. We can decide later.

The Collective is a coworking group in Red Bank where independent professionals can escape the isolation of working alone to build community while being productive. We are currently looking for hard-working, fun-loving: entrepreneurs, designers, web and software developers, social media consultants, marketing professionals, etc. who are interested in coworking and are willing do what it takes to help build a thriving coworking community in Red Bank. If you are tired of working alone at home, roa …

A seriously committed group of small businesses that work collaboratively in improving and implementing strategies to improve their marketing efforts online. Sharing ideas, and review upcoming changes and understanding the direction of what the Internet, social media does and can do for local business. And Most importantly substantially improving your bottom line.

Building your personal brand and enhancing your company's branding is what this group is about. From workshops on using social media effectively to networking to generate leads to creating the best possible impression the first time and every time, we bring in speakers to help you and your business grow.

Huge Events are open to anyone who has interest in agency life, graphic design, visual design, basically all things design and more. Join us for a fun evening of refreshments, networking and talks by design professionals and leaders in the industry.

Huge Events are open to anyone who has interest in digital strategy, UX, design, agency life and more. Join us for a fun evening of refreshments, networking and talks by design professionals and leaders in the industry.

I'm tired of trekking into Manhattan or Brooklyn to meet with fellow marketers and online business owners when I know there are plenty of us right here on the island. This is not just an empty group - meetings will be scheduled at least once a month and we will discuss lots of interesting topics including how to build your first website, how to create a responsive mailing list, what you should put on your blog, how to use social media effectively to promote yourself and your business and much mo …

This group is for any entrepreneur who would like to get connected with other like minded people in Staten Island. Most Staten Islanders venture to the outer boroughs to network on meetup.com. This group is designed to build a solid foundation of Staten Island entrepreneurs who would like to network right here on the island. Future meetups will involve casual networking, business card swaps, open discussions, marketing strategies, elevator pitch series, networking mixers, speed networking, self …