First, the news.  Detroit Startup Drinks is mentioned in this article in the online magazine Metromode.  The article talks about the burgeoning scene of informal, offline social networking events taking place in the Metro Detroit area.  From the article:

For these organizers, and many of their patrons, there are many underlining themes, none of which are more important than the informality of each group. Most people don’t fill their social cards with banquet events, boardroom meetings, and conference calls. There’s more practicality than pleasure in those. However, what if you could get them all at the same time? Knock out some networking, do a little handshaking, and engage in some relationship building, all with a beer or glass of wine in your hand? Hell, forego the handshake for a high-five or fist-bump. These budding groups in Metro Detroit offer just that. They bring the importance of the Holiday Inn networking session to your local watering hole. Ties are optional.

“You don’t even have to brush your hair,” says Bower about the Detroit Startup Drinks. “Take the tie off, find out what people are working on. … In the bar, it’s easy to talk. No coffee and crackers, no handouts, just people.”

Other groups mentioned include Motor City Connect, Detroit Tweetup Network, Tweetea, and Detroit Green Drinks.

And, now, speaking of Detroit Startup Drinks…THE NEXT EVENT is December 10, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at The Whitney in the upstairs Ghost Room.  Hope to see you there.

–Matt