Press Releases
Meetup.com and Grassroots Enterprise Form Alliance
For Immediate Release
July 28, 2003
(WASHINGTON, D.C., July 28, 2003) Grassroots Enterprise, Inc., the evolutionary online grassroots public affairs firm chaired by former White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry, has formed a strategic alliance with Meetup.com, the brightest star in the fast-growing world of Internet generated political gatherings, issue summits and cultural get-togethers.
"Our ground-breaking partnership means voters, businesses and consumers will have an integrated grassroots platform available to them in the marketplace. Meetup.com's proven ability to convert online passion into enthusiastic face-to-face meetings in hometowns nationwide is unsurpassed. Grassroots Enterprise's established power in organizing and translating Internet-based grassroots concern into persuasive voting blocks, powerful consumer advocates and influential opinion shapers is matchless. The combination of Meetup.com and Grassroots Enterprise will be formidable," said McCurry.
"Freedom to congregate is a constitutional right. Throughout history, Americans who have mobilized behind their interests have accomplished some pretty amazing things. People want to Meetup. Our partnership with Grassroots Enterprise is a double-barreled blast of grassroots grit," said Scott Heiferman, CEO of Meetup.
Grassroots Enterprise, Inc. helps its corporate and association clients identify, inform and mobilize their most powerful resources-their members, supporters, customers, business partners, employees and other stakeholders-to influence legislative and regulatory debates, shape public opinion and elevate their commitment levels. For more information contact Bill McIntyre at 202-741-3703 or e-mail at bill.mcintyre@grassroots.com.
Meetup, Inc. creates global Meetup Days for most any interest group. Meetups are real world, face-to-face get-togethers that take place in 580 cities in 42 countries at local cafés, restaurants, bookstores, and other local establishments. Meetup's mission is to create local group gatherings and help stimulate local communities. Since launching in June 2002, Meetup has become a grassroots powerhouse with upwards of 500,000 people signed up for monthly Meetups on more than 1,500 topics and interests. Meetup is non-partisan, based in New York City and is privately held. Visit Meetup online at http://www.meetup.com. For more information contact Myles Weissleder at 415-332-3205 or e-mail myles@meetup.com.
