More and more companies are joining the Meetup community. Business professional groups are a powerful way to reach citizens in your community. You can network with other businesses and have your company gain a larger audience. Meetup allows people and businesses to connect online, and then meet in person.

It doesn't matter what type of organization you need to find, Meetup community research is all done online. If there isn't any Meetup community similar to what your business fits in, it's simple to join the growing list and become a Meetup community company. Groups can be open to anyone or limited and approved on a case by case basis.

1. Do a search for another Meetup community within your city, or a nearby location.

2. See if there is another Meetup community corporation similar to yours by searching areas of interest.

3. Seek out Meetup communities from various countries within various Meetup categories to use as samples for starting your own.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Access all the Meetup community information you need to get started

Meetup is a large network of numerous types of local groups. Anyone can start a local group or find one from the thousands that already exist. Meetup's mission is to help people around the globe self-organize. Businesses can take advantage of the networking opportunities the same way individuals do.

I recommend: Use the Meetup sign-up page to get started. Even if your purpose is to promote your business, it's best to create an account with your own name or an online nickname. Read through the profiles of the Meetup team members to see examples of individuals and the professional groups they have joined or created.

Research the Meetup alliances for possible business affiliation

The Meetup alliance community is separate, but related to the community network. Alliances work together to serve a common purpose. If you have an interest in an alliance that doesn't exist, it is easy to start one.

I recommend: You can find an alliance through the Meetup community website for business networking and growth purposes. Before creating your own alliance, learn how it works by watching a short online video.

Use Meetup to promote your business or support your employees' interests

The Meetup community is a large social networking resource where you can directly promote your business or product or set up individual focus groups.

I recommend: Search by zip code, area, or category to find a local Meetup group that reflects your interests. If your search for a local Meetup group is unsuccessful, consider starting your own. It is easy and inexpensive to create a Meetup group.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Sponsor a Meetup community to assist local Meetup groups with their fees while promoting goodwill for your company and the communities you care about.