The Purpose of the Group "It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not." Author Unknown. In short, the purpose of this group is to help you break free from what holds you back (procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt and fear) so you can achieve your career dreams. The group will provide thought-provoking and interactive workshops designed to help you set and achieve goals in various areas of your life. “Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and …

Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs is a professional networking group for (you guessed it) entrepreneurs in the San Francisco Bay Area who run or are inspired to start their own businesses.  We all have a goal of building our businesses through referrals and building a solid marketing system. As the organizer, fellow-business owner, and career coach, I am excited to hear stories of your success and give you tips of what worked for me and what did not, especially using social media. I understand personal …

We are plus-size people and admirers interested in having fun.  There are many "labels" out there: BBW, zaftig, rubenesque, size friendly, plush, thick, Phat, etc. Whatever you chose to call yourself, you are welcome here. There is no tolerance for drama, gossip, hate talking, rants, etc. Save the drama for your mama! We are about having fun, socializing, being who we are, supporting one another, and again, about having fun! There is a little something for everyone here, whether its local plus s …

We are a social group of people who want to make more friends, Face to Face away from the computer, and do fun activities We have members in their 20's, 30's, 40's, that meet regularly Face to Face. Most of us are single, but some are in relationships. But we're not a dating group so it doesn't matter either way. We usually meet at a restaurant or lounge. Most events are in the evening for a few hours, say 7:00 till 10:00, and are focused on making friends and socializing, Face to Face. Someti …

A fresh Start. The IWAA purpose is to positively stimulate the mature person experiencing any of the many life transitions by following the IWAA Achievement Principles. These principles have been carefully crafted and researched for effectiveness and creativity. This involves identifying and using your strengths and other related untapped resources such as your natural environment, connections, personal skills, and identifying untapped opportunities. We will empower you by linking you to resourc …

Hello everyone and welcome! I am so happy to be the new organizer for the "Fun Spiritual Singles" group in San Jose.  Helene, the previous organizer (who is also my dear friend, counselor, and teacher) has stepped down and has asked me to carry the torch for this group.  I am honored (and excited) to take this on! Many thanks for all of her years of service here! The intention of this group is well aligned with the many singles events and activities that I currently host so I think this is a ver …

Mission statement: Improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. The name, Soroptimist, means "best for women," and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best, working to help other women to be their best. Our Los Gatos Saratoga club works with the community to create events to raise money for the charities that Soroptimist International supports at a local level including House on the Hill, Career Closet and oth …

Welcome to the Small Business Lunch-Time Networking! If you owned a big corporation like Google or GE you would have your own HR department, Marketing and Sales department, Legal department and so forth. As a Small Business, competing with the giants, we are offen stragling with lack of resources. We cannot afford to hire an HR director, Markeing expert, or a Lawyer to work for us. At this luncheon we want to introduce you to a program which will allow you access to all the resources you need fo …

We are an active tantric community in Campbell for couples and singles, men and women alike. We offer a monthly women's circle, men's group, and monthly mixed gender class, and usually one special workshop as well. Come grow, heal, have fun, and connect with other like-hearted people. We are committed to empowering people to create loving, healthy, happy relationships in their lives. Mission: DivineKika's mission is to guide you to "Discover Your Extraordinary Bliss" and bring you amazing experi …

The Electric Vehicle Entrepeneurs of Silicon Valley (EVE) is a non-profit group of peer entrepreneurs and innovators in Silicon Valley who want to participate in the design, development, and marketing of electric vehicles and electric vehicle technologies. Anyone who is interested in creating, recruiting, or working of hot new electric vehicle startups in Silicon Valley should join this group. Also, any electric vehicle (EV) car owner in Silicon Valley is welcome to join and share ideas about …

This group is for women ages 25-35 who love to go out dancing, but whose friends are stick-in-the-muds who go to bed at 9:00! Single, married, boyfriend, girlfriend, doesn't matter. If you want to go out with some girlfriends and have fun dancing the night away, this is your group. Members have to be pre-approved to ensure that they meet the membership requirements (gender, age, etc). Please, NO business solicitations! This is a social group and I will work hard to keep it so! With that said, le …

This is a netwroking group is for people who are involved in, or support, a green and socially responsible business. The purpose of this group is to network, share ideas, learn from each other and make some good business contacts. We guarantee this will be an active group! We will hold regular meetings and invite speakers but will always make sure to involve a period of time for business networking. Ideal members for this group are those who have a "green" business or have an interest in suppor …

BNI offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Being a member of BNI is like having sales people working for you every day who market your product or service.  BNI's sole purpose is to provide a structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals.  If referrals are an important part of your business, then BNI is the organization for you.

Welcome to the Microsoft Store Valley Fair Meetup group! We're happy you're here. Our group is for everyone who is interested in attending free events at the store, including workshops on Windows or Office, business networking events, field trips, Xbox tournaments, and Kinect gaming events, to name a few. We offer these free classes in our state-of-the-art theater, equipped with a 103" touchscreen TV, podium, microphones, and amazing audio system. Our awesome trainers will reveal the simple secr …

In the business world, sometimes it seems to be all about money and bottom line. Yet I found that many woman entrepreneurs or leaders are called to start their business or get into a particular field out of purpose, passion and a sense to make a big impact to our communities. This group is for women business owners and leaders to come together for the purpose of sharing ideas and friendship, continued learning, inspiration, and great conversation. Our meeting provides friendly and non-competitiv …

We understand that the one of the best ways to improve our own business is to utilize the network of people that other members have built. If one person can reach 100 people, then a group of 20 people can reach 2000 and that is very powerful. There have been many fruitful relationships built in our group that will last the rest of our professional lives, and we are looking for more people that share our enthusiasm. This and other Business related Meetups are dedicated to working with small, eme …

This meetup is for Entrepreneurs and like minded people to come together, network, attend TiE Silicon Valley's Events,  Fostering Entrepreneurship and create long lasting relationships.

Partner4Leads' "South Bay Referral Network" is accepting new members. Our mission is to promote the products and services represented by our members, pass qualified business referrals and sale leads, motivate professional growth, and provide information regarding the business community in a comfortable, relaxed environment! As a team, we teach each other how to talk about each business and turn that knowledge into qualified leads. We understand that the one of the best ways to improve our own bu …

You have come to the right place if one or more of these statements sound familiar: - You are a professional women in a corporate job aching for more fulfilling, inspiring work. - You secretly dream of being an artist, writer, photographer, or fill-in-the-blank, but have no idea how to make it happen. - You’ve given all your time, talent, and energy to everyone else in your life and feel it’s time to give attention to your own dreams and aspirations. The mission of the ‘Shifting Gears’ women’s m …

A meetup group for people who want network and showcase their products and services with others. We meet on Tuesdays, at Pizza Party. 3581 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara, Ca 95051 408-248-5680 - we'd love to have you join us! Bring your appetite for a delicious pizza, salad & soft drinks for only $10 per person. If you'd like to do and expo and have vendors at our location, email me, Lidia Blair at lblair@sbcglobal.net. Vendor tables are $10 and your lunch is FREE! If you would like to be a guest sp …

The mission of Women MBA Connect (WMC) is to promote, educate, and connect professional women who have earned graduate level degrees and are pursuing careers in business. This San Francisco Bay Area organization is dedicated to advance the leadership and professional success of women by developing and cultivating a network that stimulates professional opportunities, encourages personal development, and provides continuing business education for its members.

Do you have natural kinky, curly, or wavy hair? Are you in the process of growing out your relaxer? Are you considering transitioning from relaxer to natural? Join us as we explore natural black hair care, styling, products, salons, and also just connect as a community in general to make new friends!

The Mission Promote Her Business (PHB) began as a vision sparked by a creative serial entrepreneur who passionately desired to see other women entrepreneu-HERS succeed in businesses longer than the 5 years they were estimated to last before going under. Namely, she understood how badly it hurt to give business(es) your 100% and NOT be successful, and she didn’t want other entrepreneurs to suffer from the same heartbreak! Accordingly, in 2012, Josephine Hanan, affectionately known as “Jos, teamed …

EAT lunch, MEET people, TALK business Would you like to... • get better at marketing yourself? • develop business friends for the long-term? • have a productive and meaningful networking experience? "Personable Business® Introductions" are our structured approach to networking. You have 3 minutes to introduce yourself both personally and professionally. It's all about sharing yourself with us so we get to know you and you get to know a bit about us. Deeper connections leader to more business! Th …

Lesbians Lovin' Life is a group for lesbians and friends of lesbians that want to make amazing connections, have fun outings and share experiences with other women in a drama-free atmosphere where the focus is on having a great time!

We support women new to the United States through their cultural transition . We are a group of women who through their own experiences of adaptation in the new country envisioned a place for others like them to come to for help. Whether you are here through marriage, corporate relocation or as a seasonal worker, whether you just landed or have been here for a few years, you have come to the right place. We are a free and friendly place for you to explore, enjoy and learn from, while interacting …

Silicon Valley Business Group is a referral organization made up of business owners and service professionals in Campbell and surrounding South Bay area whose partners provide products and services to homeowners, consumers, small businesses and corporations. Combining regular meetups and online resources our members work to get to know and actively refer one another. Each member in our community represents a different profession, but frequently sells to collectively common market. As a result of …

A Women with Purpose and Action group, is for women with different industries who want network, entrepreneurial business women who wants to showcase their products and services with others, a professional women to encounter other professionals in similar or different industries and to mentor women of all ages at all stages of their careers whenever possible. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month, at Pizza Party. 3581 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara, Ca 95051 - we'd love to have you join us! On Tu …