Have you been to a business networking event where conversation was stilted? Or where your conversation partner seemed to be trying to assess if you might be a potential client, rather than being interested in who you really are? Have you learned an elevator pitch technique that sounded great, but felt forced when it actually came out of your mouth? Do you feel uncomfortable when networking, or even dread attending events?When we seek to grow our businesses, find new positions, and make new cont …

ARE YOU A STARTUP / SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR IN PALO ALTO & SAN FRANCISCO LOOKING FOR FUNDING? MEETUP WITH ENTREPRENEURS AND INVESTORS AND LEARN WHAT BUSINESS CROWDFUNDING CAN DO FOR YOUR COMPANY.   Hello, As entrepreneurs, we know how hard it is to raise funds for a Startup or small business. Too often it becomes a full-time job, distracting us from running and growing our business. This meetup will hold events in SF to bring founders and investors in the same room and help them get ready to …

  The Enchanted Business Woman™ The Enchanted Business Woman™ Meet-Up, is a networking group designed to empower you to Live, Lead and Work with Heart and Purpose . Our agenda has been created to serve you personally and professionally. Our networking style is casual, and created so you can let down your "professional hair," and focus on the social aspect of networking. At each meeting we will have a guest speaker, chosen to inspire and lead you in a way t …

I am looking to create a meetup group of 10-20 people who are either working for start-ups or interested in start-ups who have business skills, but lack much technical ability. I am looking to teach myself rudimentary coding knowledge through a mix of websites such as codecademy and any other sources available, including if there is interest, hiring an instructor. I would envision meeting once a week or every other week for a good three block of time.

Our aim is to offer professionals from all market sectors a business networking group with a difference . If you are looking for a great opportunity to promote your business and/or yourself in a smart and friendly productive environment, then you'll be made very welcome. Our events are designed to reduce the "free for all" approach. The venue will be laid out in such a way that you will have a better chance of targeting specific market sector's thus maximizing your network opportunities. As a bu …

The goal of MBRP is to help each other develop qualified referrals and learn from each other’s best business practices. Our members are comprised of one representative per business category to create a supportive, non-competitive environment. We help each other build and maintain motivation on a weekly basis.

if you are a self-aware entrepreneur or want to be one - one who strives to make a real difference in the world. We are changing names and changing our mission - formerly The Bay Area Entrepreneurs Network, we now focus on those who desire to be conscious about the role they play in changing lives. This is the opportunity to network with like-minded self-aware peers, learn how to grow your business while growing yourself and changing the world. My name is Jonathan Bender, and it's my pleasure to …

Are you curious about getting your business to not only grow but thrive? This group is for women who own or run a business, whether it be a small business or solo business. Coaches, consultants, speakers, holistic practitioners and traditional, are welcome! If you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, or work as a professional and want to learn more business skills, this is the group for you.   This group is built so you can: 1. Surround yourself, meet, and network with other women in busin …

If you are a professional who provides business advice, services or products (financial, insurance, etc.) to sole-proprietors and businesses in Oakland, then this is the group for you. Our goal is to help each other significantly grow our businesses through quality LEADS. This LEADS/Networking group is geared towards accountants, advisers, bookkeepers, bankers, brokers, attorneys, consultants, coaches, insurers, and other professionals. Although there may be others in this group who provide simi …

We are an entrepreneurial business "Think Tank". CEO Space has helped thousands of business owners raise BILLIONS of dollars over the last 20 years. We help Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Inventors, Authors, Speakers, and Investors with all the necessary resources to grow their business. WE ARE HELPING COMPANIES LAUNCH EVEN IN THIS ECONOMIC STORM! CEO Space becomes your Business GPS in these financial storms. Our FREE meetings are for networking with other local business p …

Cycling is a great way to enjoy the weather and sites that the Bay has to offer, stay fit, and socialize with other people who share the same interests. This group was created to capitalize on the fact that exercise and networking can be effectively done at the same time. Cycling is the new golf, only now you're not stuck with the just three people for four hours. Join us, schedule a ride, stay healthy, meet other professionals. We're looking for entrepreneurs and professionals who enjoy network …

This soon to be weekly meet up is for those who are looking for new ideas on simply how to make more money. VIP Business Owners will be in attendance to mingle and share new ideas on what they're doing for alternative sources of income. 7pm - 8pm = Business Information Session 8:30 - 10pm = Wine & Cheese Reception This meet up is FREE with RSVP confirmation.

A Webmission is a delegation of Belgian Web, Tech & Mobile entrepreneurs that travel abroad to promote their companies and to network, taking advantage of an international Internet/Tech event and the secondary happenings around it. Taking advantage of this year's Google I/0 event (19-20/05), We are organizing a new Webmission for Belgian entrepreneurs, journalists bloggers and Internet, mobile and tech enthusiasts, interested in promoting themselves in the US markets. This is a great opportunit …

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 …

Business Network International, Inc. (BNI) is the largest business networking organization in the world. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas and quality business referrals in a positive, supportive, and structured environment. What makes BNI unique is that it allows only one person per profession to join a chapter. Thus, once you've joined, none of your competitors can participate in your chapter. The AXIS chapter is currently seeking people to whom we can refer business and who are …

Welcome to the Walnut Creek Young Professionals Group, a partnership with the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce. We are a community of professionals between the ages of 21-40 networking with the goal of making meaningful connections, developing in our lives and making a difference in our local community. A fresh and innovative resource for young professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners, we advocate common business interests and support the goals and objectives of the Walnut Creek Ch …