American Business Women's Association (Maia Chapter)

Opportunities for leadership, education, networking, and national recognition. Meets third Tues. 6 p.m., Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. Annual national dues $75, local dues $24, plus dinner fee at each meeting. Reservations required. hospitality@abwa-maia.org, www.abwa-maia.org

Ann Arbor .Net Developer's Group

Helps .net developers improve skills. Meets second Wed. 6–8 p.m. at SRT Solutions, 206 S. Fifth Ave., Suite 200. info@aadnd.org, www.aadnd.org

Ann Arbor Ad Club

Programs, events, networking, internships, job postings, and other support for advertising and marketing specialists. Encourages student participation in advertising; recognizes excellence in communications. Meets six times annually at Ann Arbor Kensington Court Hotel near Briarwood mall. Free for members, $30 for nonmembers, $10 for students. Reservations required. info@a2ac.org, www.a2ac.org

Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce

Networking opportunities, seminars, member discounts, health care programs. Governmental advocacy and monitoring legislation that affects local business. Programs for home-based businesses. Publishes Ann Arbor Chamber B2B, the Ann Arbor Atlas, and the Ann Arbor Business Directory. Dues based on number of employees and level of membership. info@annarborchamber.org, www.annarborchamber.org

Ann Arbor Litho Club

Local club for printers. Introduces new technology through seminars and presentations. Raises funds for the Ann Arbor Graphic Arts Memorial Fund and local high schools. Golf outing in May. Meets Sept.–Apr., third Wed. 6:30 p.m., Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. Annual dues $25, $7 to join. beth_ledwidge@malloy.com

Ann Arbor Motor City Connect Lunch

Networking lunch for business owners, members of companies, job seekers, and others. Meets every second Tues., 11 a.m.-1 p.m at Vinology, 110 S. Main. derek@ingenexdigital.com, www.connectannarbor.com/

Association for Women in Computing

Promotes communication among women in technology and furthers their professional development. Networking lunches, dinner meetings, programs, educational classes, and job fairs. Scholarships available for women seeking technology degrees. awc-president@awc-aa.org, www.awc-aa.org

Institute of Management Accountants

Local chapter of national organization serving financial professionals. Provides speakers who focus on technical issues and professional development. Meets Sept.–Nov. & Jan.–May, third Thurs. 5:30 p.m., Carlye's Grill, 3660 Jackson Rd. Reservations required. mcortese@giftoflifemichigan.org, www.imamichigan.org/annarbor

Lunch Ann Arbor Marketing (LA2M)

Meets every Wed., 11:45 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Eastern Flame to share marketing news and experiences. derek@ingenexdigital.com, www.connectannarbor.com

National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees

Southeast Michigan chapter of national organization. Works to protect benefits and helps members attain them. Open to active and retired federal employees and spouses. Meets second Mon. noon, Classic Cup Cafe, 4389 Jackson Rd. www.narfe.org

National Association of Career Women (Huron Valley Chapter)

Local chapter of national organization provides networking and professional development activities. Lunch meetings third Wed. 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. lorrie@illuminatingmanagement.com, www.nacwonline.org

New Enterprise Forum

Links entrepreneurs to resources. Meets Jan.–July & Sept.–Nov., third Thurs., registration 5 p.m. Meetings free to members, $20 for nonmembers. info@newenterpriseforum.org, www.newenterpriseforum.org

Refresh Detroit

Ann Arbor based technology group of web professionals promoting web standards, usability, and to spread web design knowledge in the Ann Arbor-Detroit area. ross@ingenexdigital.com

SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business)

Members provide free, confidential counseling and mentoring to entrepreneurs, start-ups, and established and nonprofit small businesses. Sponsored by the federal Small Business Administration. By appointment Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. info@annarborscore.org, www.annarborscore.org

West Washtenaw Business Association

Brings together members interested in improving the economic, environmental, and security conditions in the greater Ann Arbor community. Provides a forum for communication, group benefit participation, and social outreach. Meets every other month at various locations. Annual dues $50. info@wwba.biz, www.wwba.biz

Women Business Owners of Southeastern Michigan

Networking group for women entrepreneurs. Meets second Tues., networking 6 p.m., meeting 6:30 p.m., Cafe Marie, 1759 Plymouth Rd. Meetings free to members, $10 for nonmembers. Annual dues $55. info@wbo-mich.org, www.wbo-mich.org