This group is for anyone who dreams of starting a business, is in startup mode, or currently works in a business that has some social impact. We are also ninjas (figuratively speaking). You will learn cutting-edge business management and interpersonal skills, meet great people, and have fun.

Join one of the fastest growing community of single professionals! Our mission is to connect and engage contemporary single professionals with community organizations and local events. We provide business and social networking opportunities within our vibrant community and a rich social calendar filled with interesting activities. Connect with new friends who share similar interests in our network of active single professionals. Our events includes community service, charity fundraisers, spe …

        FASHION+TECHSF (formerly FashionMashup) is the longest running monthly workshop and event series in the San Francisco Bay Area focused synergistically on building, promoting and educating the vibrant community of fashion and technology entrepreneurs, designers, developers, bloggers, business professionals, students, investors and numerous enthusiastic companies, schools, groups and individuals who share our vision of a world-class fashion and technology industry that is innovative, disr …

Marketing and a Martini a recipe for fun, conversation and collaboration We will focus on organic ways to grow your business using a sustainable, systematic approach to marketing that is in alignment with who you are and the clients you serve. With an emphasis on networking, online and off, expect tips that will help you gain visibility, credibility and profits. Expect presentations and interactive exercises, plus time for brainstorming. We will cover low tech as well as high tech ways you can c …

The group is devoted to learning how to use and monetize the social media, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Branch Out, Plaxo, the Referral Network, Merchant Circle, Quepaso, and many others. We will have group meetings to share success strategies and learn what works and doesn't, as well as have speakers, teleseminars, and webinars to provide tips on what to do. The group will become part of a network of Social Media Connection groups in other parts of the U.S. and other countries. …

San Francisco, Marin Referral Mixer is a community made up of local business owners and professionals in the San Francisco, Marin area that gather regularly (6-12x a year) for LARGE (100's of local business owners / professionals) Referral Mixers. Held at a private venue, the mixers bring hundreds of local business owners and professionals together in a fun, social collaborative environment designed to help members get to know one another and actively look to drive referral business to one anot …

The aim of this group is to provide a platform for networking, organize presentations dealing with business related topics and of course the opportunity to meet like-minded people to exchange ideas. We will meet every other week altering between presentation/discussion and networking/socializing. To give you a glimpse into our presentation list: –advantages and disadvantages being an employee vs being a freelancer –opportunity to introduce new businesses and business ideas –preparing presentatio …

NETWORK FOR POWERFUL CONNECTIONS - Meet investors - Pitch your business idea at our meeting - receive feedback from Venture Capitalists, Entrepreneurs etc, ask for advice, network in person.

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley -  the innovation capital of the world. Never before has it been so possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and, in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions in Silicon Valley.   Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing". We are a community of entrepreneurs, …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of Silicon Valley -  the innovation capital of the world. Never before has it been so possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big and change the world in a relatively short period of time. Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions.   Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing". We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, financial …

Visit us at  FEM-Talks.com FEM Talks is our monthly women’s gathering and networking event. Meet up with 80 warm-hearted women each and every month, on the 2nd Monday. Delight in provocative discussions, topics, networking and time to connect as women! Prepare to be wholly inspired! For FEM Talks women, it’s all about the ripple effect; creating waves of practical change on this planet by empowering local women leaders, teachers and healers like you to unleash your gifts! Some of our rece …

SSan Francisco & Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Meetup is one of the largest entrepreneur meetups, attracting entrepreneurs, investors, media rock stars, graphic and game designers, computer programmers and developers, and cool people from all walks of life. Almost over 3700 members strong and growing daily, this meetup group focuses on a specific entrepreneurial or business-related topic.

Want to improve your golf game? Want to develop new business relationships?    Tee it up with Marin County’s new GOLF NETWORKING GROUP for business owners and professionals. Meet like-minded people at the fabulous SAN GERONIMO GOLF COURSE while improving your golf game and promoting your business. All this for ONLY $30..... • Certified from the Professional Golf Teachers Association of America, instructor Jim Murray will be offering tips on driving, chipping, putting, and course strategy …

Network with other small business owners, consultants, coaches, and independent professionals to learn new internet marketing strategies, discuss issues you're facing, and brainstorm new ideas to help grow your online business. Each month you'll learn from an expert who will help you improve your internet marketing, increase your sales and grow your business using the internet. You'll also learn how to use your website and blog as marketing tools, how to get high search engine rankings, how to b …

Welcome to the SSV Network! The "Startups & Societal Ventures" Network http://www.ssvnetwork.com Discuss: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=48286 Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SSVNetwork Follow us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/ycd24uk Check the SSV Network Innovation Hubs' Worldwide Map: http://www.communitywalk.com/SSVNetwork Entrepreneurs, investors and all other resources providers need better relationships matchmaking. SSVN is an internet-based entrepreneurship support system e …

  A place for professionals to watch soccer and meet new people   We seek to create a recurring event where Bay Area professionals gather around the "Beautiful Game" of soccer to socialize, network, and drink. Why network in a stuffy boardroom or hotel lobby when you can enjoy a beer and companionship of other professionals and fanatics.   Bring your business cards and your favorite strip/jersey/kit and at the very least enjoy watching great matches.   It will be the perfect mixture of professi …