If you kitesurf / kiteboard you know it's one of the most addictive sports going. We kiters go to extreme lengths, spend loads of cash, put our personal relationships in peril, and travel ungodly distances in search the right kite experience. Entrepreneurs similarly risk their financial safety, put heavy stress on their personal lives, and travel a long road in search of that world changing opportunity. Kiters and Entrepreneurs, clearly, are cut from the same cloth. Any windy day at 3rd ave reve …

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 are the largest and richest entrepreneurial club in the world. We operate owner-to-owner networking clubs across the USA and Canada. We specialize in ... Coaching, Connections and Capital! We help Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Inventors, Authors, Speakers, and Investors with: High Powered Networking & Relationship Building Positioning your company as a "Capital Magnet" Building a Superstar Team Improving Business Plans Marketing & Branding Business Step Sequ …

Welcome! This group is a supportive space for women to connect, converse, and contemplate MONEY and financial matters. Our focus is positive - what's working, what's possible -  as we explore both innovations of the new economy and intricacies of our own inner money journey. Our gatherings appeal to those interested in creating a caring economy through more conscious commerce: social entrepreneurs, sustainable business owners, committed localists, and concerned community members who want their f …

Gathering of WordPress enthusiasts (newbies and pros alike) from Santa Cruz County to share ideas, best practices, themes, plugins, customizations and more. We meet at Cruzio. Bring your desire to learn and a willingness to share your skills.

Successful Thinkers Network is a group of like minded and committed individuals who believe people will buy or use product / service from people they know,like, and trust. The Successful Thinkers Network's mission is to build a community of Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs that exchange leads, and help each other find solutions to business challenges.   During our meetings, we have speakers from all walks of life, share their expertise, books and critical thinking, WITHOUT pushing their b …

Startups and Cofounders provides valuable entrepreneurship resources and connections for entrepreneurs and people with dreams of launching startups. We are committed to organizing startup events and helping talented people find their cofounders with complimentary skills and build their high-performing startups.

We provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. What does that really mean?  We provide a professional yet comfortable workspace for freelancers, entrepreneurs, developers, designers, consultants, coaches, lawyers - anyone who might otherwise be working from home or trying to work from a coffee shop. The (R)evolution of Work We are a coworking space, but we ain't you …

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 …

Internet marketing encompasses a broad, diverse set of processes: search, content networks, email marketing, affiliate networks, video ads, social media, viral marketing, and more. Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AND he pays his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage from his blogging revenue. He is also the author of the best-read How to Blog for Money and Web Traffic series. We meet regularly to discuss how to utilize these tools to …

Successful Thinkers Network is a group of like minded and committed individuals who believe people will buy or use product / service from people they like, know, and trust. Building relationship is key to the membership in helping others move forward. Members share ideas and information to benefit the community and their business. The Successful Thinkers Network's mission is to help develop relationships that will enable members to find solutions to business challenges. Attend our meetings to le …

With the challenges of launching an internet startup, Ruby frameworks such as Rails and Merb have become a game changer. Web apps are easier than ever to launch. Small teams are developing slick web apps in rapid iterations. Let's meet and discuss Ruby, Frameworks, Rails, Merb, and Entrepreneurship. If you're a ruby startup, we would love to hear about your journeys from idea to launch and beyond. If your a venture capitalist or investor, we would love to hear about trends the ruby community sho …

West Valley College is offering programs and events around promoting small businesses and entrepreneurship.  Programs include classes designed to help first time entrepreneurs start new businesses, advanced courses to help existing businesses grow and succeed, and networking events to help small business owners develop connections and relationships to foster success. The courses are taught by seasoned entrepreneurs, Silicon Valley startup veterans, and specialists in a variety of areas including …

Water is critical to life. We are faced with a looming crisis with respect to the availability of water to sustain life. There are many smart people developing amazing technologies to address the numerous challenges relating to the use and re-use of water. PURPOSE: We are a catalyst for entrepreneurs focussed on water. We provide a forum for inventors, innovators and investors to showcase their solutions and look for consumers. We aim to help connect the dots.

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 …

This MeetUp is to allow for social networking, to support entrepreneurs,  provide education on tech and business. Attend our MeetUP events to get education and support for your self, business or organization. We are now focusing on an entrepreneurial theme. Come meet fellow entrepreneurs, and learn tips for success! Learn more about 0cognito at http://www.0cog.com One of the core public activities is our Entrepreneur Support Group It is a support group for entrepreneurs. A place to discuss your …

Are you an entreprenuer looking to connect with like-minded people to learn and take your business to the next level? Are you tired of your job that gets you nowhere? Do you want to prepare your job exit to become a Business Champion for yourself. Do you want to be your own boss and take charge of your own financial future? If your answers are yes, read on… Every Entrepreneur has one thing in common – everyone was a beginner at one time. Many of them have gone on to achieve success beyond their …

Just for Coaches, Practitioners and Entrepreneurs... "Join Us and You’ll Discover Some of the Best Kept Secrets to Attract More Clients and Get More Referrals…" You started your work to make a difference in your clients’ lives. But you may not have realized that having a steady stream of new clients would be necessary for you and your practice to thrive. You may have even tried to go to networking events in Santa Cruz and all over the Bay Area and get referrals, but it just hasn’t created the r …

Meet other local startups, entrepreneurs, and members of the Los Gatos Business Community. Come make business connections and share your stories of success and/or downfalls. Meet up for a mixer and then head out for a night on the town. Los Gatos is a beautiful community with many incredible restaurants and shops lining the downtown streets.

This is a group for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and those wanting to be Entrepreneurs. Our goal is for everyone to Build a Thriving Business, Have More Freedom and Make More Money. We are successful entrepreneurs that have come together to help people just like yourself succeed and thrive in this economy - and any economy! Business has it's own set of rules, and we're here to help you learn those rules and apply them to help you succeed. Whether you're an expert or new to the world of …

Are you stuck on a problem that needs solving? Maybe you need completely unbiased minds, brains from varied backgrounds to pump new life into finding a solution. You're not alone - we've all been there. I've started and run several successful Web and tech businesses. I alone never solved all the problems my businesses faced or came up with every great idea that advanced the businesses. What I did know was how to lead brainstorming sessions which led to the solutions we needed and were searching …

Are You Ready To Take Your Business To The Next Level? To take your business to the next level and to be your very best, you will have to change your habits, overcome your fears and develop great discipline. Whether you want to grow your business, take control of your business and your life, increase sales, or create sustainable growth, you've found the right Business Owner's Meet-Up Group! Join us in different California locations each and every month where you meet with other like-minded busin …

This is one of the oldest groups on meetup.com and we still welcome new members! Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AND he pays his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage from his blogging revenue. He is also the author of the best-read How to Blog for Money and Web Traffic series. We are writers and aspiring writers. We are bloggers and wannabe bloggers. We meet regularly to interact with serious and not-so serious bloggers. Our organize …

Networking group that meets every Tuesday from 7:00AM to 8:30AM at Denny's in San Jose. We discuss referrals and pass anywhere from 40-60 leads a week. If interested, Call us at 408-466-3772

This is a group to support local businesses and brands familiarize themselves with social media. Learn about different types of social media and social media campaigns. What social media avenues are right for you and which ones are merely a time sink. For business owners and startups alike. Curious about social media... This is for anyone interested in learning how social media can be used to benefit you.

TechRaising was founded in 2011 to support local communities efforts in sustaining tech ecosystems. We aim to provide the space and support for individuals to gather, collaborate, and build their ideas. It is the melding of experience, expertise and execution that allows tech projects to flourish. The innaugaral TechRaising was held in May 2011 at Cruzio. Over 100 people participated, 38 ideas were pitched, 8 were built in 48 hours, and 2 received funding. Tech icon Scott McNealy gave a thought …

Welcome to the Santa Cruz Chapter of Leads Club. The Purpose of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club is to assist you in getting good business referrals that will expand your business success. Leads Club is dedicated to maximizing the use of your time and resources to get good business referrals. To accomplish this goal, Leads Club uses a method of spaced, timed, repetition of information. We are not a social club. We are a business dedicated to your business success. Founded in 1978 by Ali Lassen, and curre …

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 …