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Indianapolis Online Speed Dating for Adventurers & Travelers
**🫶 Comfortable Online Speed Dating – Built for Newcomers & First Timers!**
**⚠️ IMPORTANT: Your RSVP Does NOT Guarantee a Spot!**
To secure your place, you **must** register and complete the personality quiz by clicking one of the age group links below. Select your age range, click to register, and complete the quiz. **Spots are limited** – don't wait!
**⬇️ Select Your Age Range & Complete Registration:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=kinetic-city-love-rhythm&ar=18-32&face_v=5.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=kinetic-city-love-rhythm&ar=30-46&face_v=5.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=kinetic-city-love-rhythm&ar=40-58&face_v=5.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Indianapolis&groupurlname=kinetic-city-love-rhythm&ar=55+&face_v=5.0)
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🙌 **Never tried speed dating before?** You're in the right place! Think of it as the easiest first date you'll ever have – from your couch, with a host who keeps things fun, and a room full of Indianapolis singles who are just as excited (and maybe just as nervous) as you.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- First-timers who want a safe space to practice dating skills
- First-timers wanting a low-pressure, guided experience
- Singles anxious about meeting in person who prefer the comfort of home
- Anyone who believes great chemistry starts with great conversation
- People returning to dating after a break who want a gentle start
⭐ *"From my couch to a great first date – this is the future of dating!"* – Indianapolis local
**How It Works**
1. **Choose Your Age Group** – Find your age range above and click to register.
2. **Answer a Few Fun Questions** – Our quiz helps match you with compatible Indianapolis singles.
3. **Log In & Relax** – Join the Zoom call and let the fun begin. Your host handles the logistics!
4. **Speed Dating Rounds** – Enjoy guided, structured conversations with friendly Indianapolis singles.
5. **Your Results** – Check your matches and take the next step with someone special.
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Hosted live on Zoom – guided, fun, and stress-free
- **Location:** Your favourite spot at home – slippers optional, charm required
- **Host:** Seasoned speed dating host with a talent for putting first-timers at ease
- **Vibe:** Positive energy, real talk, and authentic connections with Indianapolis locals
- **Duration:** Roughly 90 minutes of engaging one-on-one rounds
- **Privacy:** Your contact info is never shared without mutual consent
- **Atmosphere:** Positive, inclusive, and judgement-free
- **Matching:** Powered by our personality quiz for better compatibility
💡 **Note:** You don't have to be perfect. Authenticity is the most attractive quality.
**Frequently Asked Questions**
**Is my information private?**
Absolutely. Your contact details are never shared without mutual consent.
**How long are the conversations?**
Each round is a few minutes – long enough to feel a connection, short enough to keep things exciting!
**Can I attend from my phone?**
Yes! Zoom works on any device, though a laptop or tablet gives the best experience.
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✨ No need to be anxious about meeting in person – find real connections from your own space! Your person is waiting! 🌹 ✨
Celebrate Her-Women's Wellness and Business Event
https://www.celebrateherevent.com/
Gather your girlfriends, invite your colleagues, and come ready to connect, grow, and celebrate in a powerful way. Feel free to share with special women in your circles, we would be so gracious.
We can’t wait to see you there! Workshops, freebies, music, art, massage, hair tinsel, comp. headshot photo, vendors of all modalities.
This Sunday, 12-5pm Edison Venues, Gahanna, Ohio
You’re officially invited to join us for Celebrate Her — an empowering afternoon designed to uplift, connect, and celebrate women in business, wellness, and community.
March 8, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Third Floor (Menlo) at Edison Venues
781 Science Blvd., Gahanna, Ohio
Enjoy 50+ vendors, inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, shopping, networking, wellness experiences, and so much more. This is more than an event — it’s an experience created to celebrate HER… and that includes YOU.
View event details: [https://www.celebrateherevent.co](https://www.celebrateherevent.com/)m
2026 season kickoff hike!
Join us for our inaugural hike of the 2026 season as we hike the first leg of the Big Walnut trail. We will leave from Morse Rd at Hanna Realty and hike 2 miles on a flat paved trail along Big Walnutl creek and looping Academy Park. See you Sunday at 3 pm!
Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)
We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches.
These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun!
Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up:
https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/
If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works.
Happy hitting!
- Scott
Cleveland Online Speed Dating for Adventurers & Travelers
**🥰 First Timer Friendly Speed Dating – Connect Online, Feel at Home!**
**🚨 ATTENTION: RSVPing Here Will NOT Reserve Your Spot!**
You need to click the registration link for your age group below, register, and complete the personality quiz to be entered. **Spots fill up quickly** – act now to secure yours!
**✅ Step 1: Find Your Age Group & Register:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=kinetic-city-love-rhythm&ar=18-32&face_v=5.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=kinetic-city-love-rhythm&ar=30-46&face_v=5.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=kinetic-city-love-rhythm&ar=40-58&face_v=5.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cleveland&groupurlname=kinetic-city-love-rhythm&ar=55+&face_v=5.0)
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💬 **Real conversations beat endless texting.** Meet someone tonight! Forget everything you think you know about speed dating. Our online events are relaxed, guided, and perfect for anyone who's never done this before. Just log in from home and meet amazing Cleveland singles.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Busy professionals who value their time and comfort
- Singles who prefer a safe, comfortable online environment
- People returning to dating after a break who want a gentle start
- Remote workers who love the convenience of online meetups
⭐ *"10/10 would do again. The host was amazing and I actually had fun dating!"* – Cleveland first-timer
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Online via Zoom – comfortable, low-pressure from anywhere
- **Location:** From your living room, home office, or anywhere you choose
- **Host:** Your personal guide through the evening – friendly, encouraging, and fun
- **Vibe:** A cozy, supportive atmosphere where Cleveland singles open up naturally
- **Icebreakers:** Fun prompts provided to keep conversations flowing
- **Follow-up:** Post-event match results delivered to your inbox
**How It Works**
1. **Sign Up** – Click the registration link for your age bracket above.
2. **Finish the Short Personality Assessment** – This helps us optimise your matches for the evening.
3. **Join the Zoom Event** – Log in from home and meet your host. We'll handle the rest!
4. **Start Chatting** – Short, timed conversations with compatible Cleveland singles. No awkward silences!
5. **Connect After the Event** – Mutual matches are shared so you can continue the conversation.
💡 **Advice:** Treat each round like chatting with a friend. Keep it light, keep it real!
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✨ You deserve to meet someone amazing – and you can do it from home. We'll see you on Zoom! 🫶 ✨
Detroit Quick Rounds Virtual Speed Dating
**✨ Give Speed Dating a Go – Meet Detroit Singles Live on Zoom!**
**⚠️ IMPORTANT: Your RSVP Does NOT Secure a Place!**
To confirm your spot, you **must** register and finish the personality quiz using one of the age group links below. Pick your age range, click to register, and take the quiz. **Places are limited** – don't delay!
**📋 Find Your Age Range Below to Register:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=mosaic-mates-empowered-singles&ar=18-32&face_v=19.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=mosaic-mates-empowered-singles&ar=30-46&face_v=19.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=mosaic-mates-empowered-singles&ar=40-58&face_v=19.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=mosaic-mates-empowered-singles&ar=55+&face_v=19.0)
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😌 **Dating doesn't have to be stressful.** That's exactly why we built this! Think of it as the most relaxed first date you'll ever have – from your sofa, with a host keeping things lively, and a room of Detroit singles who are just as eager (and perhaps just as nervous) as you.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- People getting back into dating after a hiatus who want a gentle re-entry
- Singles searching for authentic connections beyond the apps
- First-time speed daters excited to try something different
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Online Zoom session – intimate atmosphere, professional hosting
- **Location:** Right from your home – no need to go anywhere at all!
- **Host:** Charismatic host who keeps the mood positive and the nerves at bay
- **Vibe:** Laid-back conversations with welcoming Detroit singles from the comfort of home
**How It Works**
1. **Register** – Click the sign-up link for your age bracket above.
2. **Take the Personality Quiz** – We’ll pair you with compatible Detroit singles for the best evening possible.
3. **Jump on Zoom** – Your host will greet you and guide you through everything.
4. **Date from Home** – Have real, meaningful mini-dates with Detroit singles – all from your sofa.
5. **Get Your Matches** – After the event, mutual matches are revealed. Start building a real connection!
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✨ Stop waiting for the ideal moment. This is it. Meet Detroit singles this evening! 💕 ✨
Contra dance with Big Scioty on March 7 - First Congregational Church
**Caller: Frank Buschelmann**
**Band: The Rosenthorns**
**Big Scioty Contra Dance**
**temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215**
WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing!
Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor.
Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner.
Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot.
For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/)
Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!
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Detroit Online Speed Dating Perfect for first timers
**🌹 Online Speed Dating – No Awkwardness, Just Fun – Great for First Timers!**
**⚠️ PLEASE READ: Simply RSVPing Will Not Secure Your Spot!**
To join this event, click your age group registration link below, sign up, and complete the short personality quiz. **Capacity is strictly limited** – don't delay!
**📌 Register for Your Age Group Here:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Detroit&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=55+&face_v=4.0)
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🌟 **Want to meet real singles without the bar scene?** Welcome! Our online speed dating events are specifically designed with first-timers in mind. Every conversation is guided, every interaction is comfortable, and you never have to leave your home.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- First-time speed daters ready to try something new
- Singles who appreciate a guided, hosted dating experience
- Anyone who believes great chemistry starts with great conversation
- Busy professionals who value their time and comfort
- Anyone looking for a fun, structured way to meet new people
⭐ *"Way better than any dating app. Real conversations with real people. Loved it!"* – Detroit attendee
**How It Works**
1. **Pick Your Session** – Select the age group that fits you and register your spot.
2. **Do the Matching Quiz** – It only takes a minute and dramatically improves your matches.
3. **Show Up on Zoom** – Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let the host guide you through each round.
4. **Start Chatting** – Short, timed conversations with compatible Detroit singles. No awkward silences!
5. **See Who Liked You Back** – Mutual matches sent to your inbox. Your next chapter begins!
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Zoom meetup – real-time conversations in a relaxed online space
- **Location:** Anywhere with Wi-Fi – your couch, your café, your call
- **Host:** Supportive facilitator experienced in helping newcomers enjoy speed dating
- **Vibe:** Friendly, no-judgement conversations with singles from the Detroit area
- **Matches:** Mutual matches revealed after the event
- **Follow-up:** Post-event match results delivered to your inbox
- **Atmosphere:** Positive, inclusive, and judgement-free
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✨ Life's too short for bad dates. Try a great one – from home! 🥰 ✨
COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !!
Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :)
Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson
Namaste, Frank Tennyson
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Investing & Personal Finance Meeting
If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you.
We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy
Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here:
https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php
I look forward to seeing you there.
Mark Vonder Haar
Toledo Quick Rounds Virtual Speed Dating
**💕 Give Speed Dating a Go – Meet Toledo Singles Live on Zoom!**
**⚠️ CRITICAL: Your Place Is NOT Confirmed by RSVPing!**
Follow these steps to secure entry:
1. Pick your age group below
2. Click the sign-up link
3. Finish the personality quiz
**Places are extremely limited!**
**✅ First Step: Choose Your Age Group & Register:**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=mosaic-mates-empowered-singles&ar=18-32&face_v=19.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=mosaic-mates-empowered-singles&ar=30-46&face_v=19.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=mosaic-mates-empowered-singles&ar=40-58&face_v=19.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=mosaic-mates-empowered-singles&ar=55+&face_v=19.0)
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☕ **What if your next date kicked off from your sofa?** It totally can! We created this event for people who are over the apps but aren't ready for loud mixers. It's the perfect middle ground – online, personal, hosted, and filled with genuine Toledo singles seeking real connections.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- Anyone who feels uneasy about conventional dating scenes
- Anyone giving speed dating a go for the very first time
- Working professionals who prioritise their time and comfort
- Anyone after a fun, organised way to meet new people
- Beginners who want to date without the stress of face-to-face encounters
**How It Works**
1. **Find Your Age Group** – Locate your age range above and click to sign up.
2. **Complete the Quick Compatibility Quiz** – Helps us match you with like-minded Toledo newcomers.
3. **Connect via Zoom** – No setup required. Just click the link and you’re good to go!
4. **Date from Home** – Have real, meaningful mini-dates with Toledo singles – all from your sofa.
5. **Your Results** – Check your matches and take the next step with someone special.
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Zoom-based event – connect right from your own home
- **Location:** Your own space – the comfiest date venue you could ask for
- **Host:** Friendly, professional host focused on making everyone comfortable
- **Vibe:** Easy-going connections with friendly Toledo singles – enjoyable and relaxed
- **Rounds:** Several short rounds so you can meet plenty of people
- **Follow-up:** Post-event match results delivered straight to your inbox
- **Support:** Our host is on hand before, during, and after the event
- **Atmosphere:** Positive, inclusive, and completely judgement-free
💡 **Heads up:** The strongest connections happen when you’re genuinely curious about the other person.
⭐ *"I was doubtful about virtual speed dating, but it blew away all my expectations."* – Toledo professional
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✨ Amazing connections begin with a single conversation. Yours could start this evening! 🥰 ✨
Toledo Online Speed Dating Perfect for first timers
**💖 Virtual Speed Dating for Beginners – Meet Toledo Singles Stress-Free!**
**⚠️ IMPORTANT: Your RSVP Does NOT Guarantee a Spot!**
To secure your place, you **must** register and complete the personality quiz by clicking one of the age group links below. Select your age range, click to register, and complete the quiz. **Spots are limited** – don't wait!
**🎟️ Age Group Registration Links (Click Yours Now):**
- **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=18-32&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=30-46&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=40-58&face_v=4.0)
- **Ages 55+** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=369.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Toledo&groupurlname=serene-lake-love-mirror&ar=55+&face_v=4.0)
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🎉 **Ready to try something new from the comfort of home?** Let's go! We've helped thousands of first-timers discover the joy of speed dating from home. Short, fun conversations with compatible singles – it's easier than you think and more rewarding than any dating app.
🎯 **Perfect for:**
- First-time speed daters ready to try something new
- Curious first-timers wanting to explore speed dating
- Singles who prefer a safe, comfortable online environment
- First-timers wanting a low-pressure, guided experience
**Event Details**
- **Format:** Virtual via Zoom – structured rounds in a warm, friendly setting
- **Location:** Your cozy space – meet from wherever you feel most comfortable
- **Host:** Engaging guide creating a welcoming, pressure-free space for beginners
- **Vibe:** Fun, guided conversations that make meeting Toledo singles effortless
- **Dress code:** Smart casual – look good, feel good!
- **Support:** Our host is available before, during, and after the event
- **Duration:** A perfectly paced 60–90 minute event with multiple rounds
**How It Works**
1. **Pick Your Session** – Select the age group that fits you and register your spot.
2. **Finish the Short Personality Assessment** – This helps us optimise your matches for the evening.
3. **Hop on Zoom** – Your host will welcome you and walk you through everything.
4. **Meet Your Matches** – Rotate through fun one-on-one rounds with Toledo singles who share your vibe.
5. **Your Results** – Check your matches and take the next step with someone special.
💡 **Insider tip:** Test your Zoom setup 10 minutes early so you feel calm and ready.
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✨ No need to be anxious about meeting in person – find real connections from your own space! Your person is waiting! 🥰 ✨
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Christians in Tech - Meetup #31 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
From Chaos to Clarity to Control - A Workshop For Business Leaders
Is your business taking more of your time than you would like?
[Rob Young](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cinci-robyoung/) principal at [Stage 3 Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stage-3-group/), hosts this workshop series and is the author of Stage 3 Success.
* Provides a framework and a playbook for leaders of emerging businesses
* Reviews business management tools and techniques for scaling and maturing a business
* How to recognize and leverage stories hidden in financial statements
* How to implement financial and operational controls and use leading indicators to spot trouble before it occurs
* How to manage your time for maximum effect
* How to deal with nonperforming employees
* How to create standard operating procedures throughout your organization
Four sessions will include two hours of content and an optional 90-minute hands-on lab.
Reserve your spot via this link:
https://clintonvilleba.com/calendar/#!event/2026/3/20/chaos-to-clarity-to-control ($200 for non-CABA members.)
Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes (Semantic HTML)
**Web Design Decoded: Tools, Practices, and Proven Processes:**
**Semantic HTML**
At WebDev Columbus, we are exploring some of the most important topics of professional high-end web design and page building. Primarily focused on site building in the WordPress environment, our group explores tools, tips, and techniques for building the best WordPress sites possible. Additionally, we focus on disciplines and technologies that take website design from visually appealing to optimized spaces for delivering you and/or your client's message effectively and with a nod towards extended reach.
Each session combines practical demonstrations with real-world insights, giving you actionable knowledge you can apply immediately. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to enhance your design skills or a newcomer wanting to understand design best practices, this series offers valuable insights for every skill level.
**What to expect:**
* Hands-on demonstrations of popular design tools
* Best practices for design-to-development workflows
* Tips for creating responsive, accessible designs
* Real-world problem-solving scenarios
* Interactive Q&A sessions
* Networking opportunities with fellow developers
**Each meetup features:**
60 minutes of focused presentation
30 minutes of live demonstrations
30 minutes for questions and discussion
**See you there!**
Our casual, collaborative environment encourages learning from both presenters and fellow attendees. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and connect with Central Ohio's web development community!
**Stay tuned for specific session topics and dates.**
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.
Quarterly Goals Reset for Product Professionals
One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that.
As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact?
Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization.
We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM.
📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St
Located in: The Shops at Worthington
Ample parking is available.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Data & Analytics Wednesday - Google Analytics Alternatives
**Google Analytics Alternatives**
Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday.
Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”.
Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process.
We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer.
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
[Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro)
More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)





















