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 Finding a venue can sometimes be the most difficult part of forming a user group. Some ideas for venues for user groups: Finding a venue can sometimes be the most difficult part of forming a user group. Some ideas for venues for user groups:
  
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   - **Dedicated meeting venues**. These are ideally set up to handle almost any type of meeting or conference, but they can be very costly.   - **Dedicated meeting venues**. These are ideally set up to handle almost any type of meeting or conference, but they can be very costly.
   - **Creative spaces**. Often these will be cheaper, and often bootstrapped, so may be lacking in provisions (for example Tea and Coffee facilities). You may have to provide your own equipment too.   - **Creative spaces**. Often these will be cheaper, and often bootstrapped, so may be lacking in provisions (for example Tea and Coffee facilities). You may have to provide your own equipment too.
 +  - **Libraries**. Sometimes libraries have rooms you can use, possibly free.
 +  - **Office spaces**. Grab a local company and talk about hosting the meetup at their office.
 +  - **Universities, colleges, schools**. Educational institutes can be a great place, and sometimes they could offer free rooms too.
 +  - **Coffee shops**. Not bad for just starting out, but some coffee places may not be open at the right time, or consistently have space - but can be good for "scheduling meetings" to chat about making plans.
  
 The types of venue also varies depending on area. You'll need to research your local area, talk to friends and business in the area in order to find a venue that suits your needs. The types of venue also varies depending on area. You'll need to research your local area, talk to friends and business in the area in order to find a venue that suits your needs.
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