We will participate in regular business and social networking events in collaboration with other meetup groups.  These events are great opportunities to meet and connect with entrepreneurs, financiers, technologists, tech executives, Internet consultants, and other movers and shakers in Silicon Valley. This meetup is geared towards small business owners, self-employed professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to maximize ROI for their advertising dollars. This is where small business ow …

Welcome to the Small Business Luncheon! The Small Business Luncheon is an educational networking event for Small Business owners that are seeking ways to protect and grow their Small Business. The organizer/speaker is a corporate trainer and a top producer with goSmallBiz.com, an online resource for Small Businesses owned by hall of fame Minnesota Vikings QB, Fran Tarkenton. Contact us ahead of time to reserve your FREE lunch ticket. RSVP today!!! Limited Seats! events! Looking forward to networ …

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 …

Ever Wonder why some people make it and others don’t? Are you in a Network Marketing or MLM business who hasn’t been trained, coached or mentored, and just don’t know where to turn for help or for that matter, how to build your business the Right way? We will host generic trainings that are designed to improve your skills no matter what Network Marketing or MLM business you promote. During the training, No specific products or services will be mentioned. Out of this business training, we p …

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 …

Did you know that the average knowledge retention rate six weeks after a typical business seminar is only 10%?! This is not a seminar. This is group coaching and brain storming on YOUR business issues. You will get personalized action plans to immediately implement in your business every week we meet. Other benefits of this meetup are: -Meeting other local Business Owners. -Developing deep relationships with other members that will produce new customers -Get advice and avoid costly mistakes …

Drinks, conversation and fun. Business professionals come out after work and network to spread ideas, attract business, and just meet new and exciting people in DT SJ.

We believe in doing business networking on the basis of sound committed partnership. When we obtain a business networking lead or business referral, we treat it with honor and we return the priviledge with honor - Where the old fashioned business traits of integrity, loyalty, honoring promises, differences and similarities are upheld. This is a business group that upholds doing education and doing business smart and supporting others to be successful. NO CHARGE TO JOIN Some events will have a lo …

We believe in doing business networking on the basis of sound committed partnership. When we obtain a business networking lead or business referral, we treat it with honor and we return the priviledge with honor - Where the old fashioned business traits of integrity, loyalty, honoring promises, differences and similarities are upheld. This is a business group that upholds doing education and doing business smart and supporting others to be successful. NO CHARGE TO JOIN Some events will have …

The San Jose Networking & Sale Leads Group is now accepting members! Our mission is to promote the products and services represented by 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. Each member becomes your new Sales force $$$ We understand that the on …

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.

The Professional Source We help members increase sales by sharing our experience, training, and contacts.  Professional Source acts as an informal advisory board and sales force for its members. The Professional Source is a well established business networking group dedicated to increasing the business of our members though referrals, introductions and cooperative support. We meet two times a month on the first and third Thursdays of each month.  We chat, offer suggestions and support, pass lea …

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In 10? We see ourselves running Silicon Valley. Our group members represent a variety of industries, and all of us live, work, and play here in Silicon Valley. We are an enthusiastic group of young professionals and business owners dedicated to changing the world and growing successful businesses here in the beautiful bay area. Our group meets on a weekly basis in Sunnyvale, and is by invitation only.

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 a great group of professionals and we think our Mission Statement says it all. LeTip is a professional organization of men and women dedicated to the highest standards of competence and service. Our purpose is the exchange of business tips. Members will, at all times, maintain the highest professional integrity. Each business category is represented by one member and conflicts of interest are disallowed. Become a member of the nation's top networking organization, and join the Fremont cha …

PATCA is a nonprofit professional association of independent consultants and principals who work in small consulting practices. Since its founding in 1975, PATCA members have been highly respected for their professionalism, integrity, objectivity and competence. They include experts in all aspects of business and technology, and serve clients in many industries, throughout the U.S. and the world. PATCA offers a free "Post a Project" referral service at www.patca.org for clients searching for an …

We are a business support group that brings together individuals from different professions and industries. We are focused on exchanging referrals within the group, generating leads for group members, building professional alliances, developing long lasting friendships, and the growth of our businesses. The members of our group are not only concerned with the growth of their own businesses, but we are also committed to helping our fellow group members become successful. Our group is speci …

...Looking for the edge to optimal business success? Join us as we explore, learn and support each other in our business adventures and ventures. More importantly, we establish personal relationships to expand our networks and our businesses to position ourselves for huges success in 2010 and beyond!! 2010 Theme: Business Success Through Coaching. Hear the insights, tips and strategies from the best Biz Coaches in the Bay Area. Each meeting will feature an invited guest Biz Coach who is genui …

SVForum fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership within the San Francisco/Silicon Valley ecosystem of individuals and businesses participating in emerging technologies. We do this by: - creating connections and community - providing education and access to reources - linking the global business community to Silicon Valley, and - facilitating the exchange of unbiased knowledge, insights and best practices. With the support of an outstanding team of knowledgeable, passionate volunt …

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 …

EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in cities across the country. Here's a brief outline of what takes place at each event: * Arrive at the venue, settle in, and meet new people * Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business from an expert * Quickly introduce yourself & your project to a roomful of people * Network with people you learned about during the Introduction Circle EcoTuesday is o …

Accounting & Tax Strategies discussions for Small Business Owners and other self-employed U.S. Government Study Concludes: Small Businesses Overpay the IRS by an Average of $11,638 How to pay less tax and take all the deductions we are entitled to and How to not take any deductions we are not entitled to and avoid paying thousands of dollars in tax penalties? We can’t count on our accountant to follow us everywhere keep books for us just like we don’t expecting our dentist to brush our teeth …

WELCOME TO “CONNECT AND PROSPER!” NETWORKING …a networking arena created to introduce you to a plethora of resources and carefully implemented to: provide you a series of meetups geared to educate, with a venue to network; provide support to those of you who want to create and improve the quality of your endeavors, what ever personal paths you’ve chosen; bring state of the art, interactive workshops that engage and bring value to all of you Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners and Individuals …

In complete collaboration with the business community, we will bring together everyone that is willing to participate~ The GOAL is to have a eco-system wherein everyone that participates GROWS their business. Sounds simple enough.  However it's a great undertaking. More to come soon. www.nestgsv.com www.nesther.com www.aplaz.com http://techfuturesgroup.org/

Are you a Manager, Director, VP, or C-Level Executive in the Bay Area that's looking to network?  Then this is the group for you!

Social Media is not just a fad, It is here to stay! The group is designed to help small business owners who are unfamiliar with social media and how it can be utilized to increase sales, extend you brand and better communicate with your clients and customers. Most people when they think of Social Media think of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn adn YouTube, but it is also much more than that, It is utilizing the interactive features of what is called "Web 2.0 We will be sharing business ideas, mar …

Associated with the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of commerce TYP is a group of Today's young professionals and tomorrows business leaders. Our goal is to connect young professionals who are looking to get involved in the community, meet and network with new people from the Silicon Valley and also individuals involved with the Chamber of Commerce. We have monthly mixers at various locations that are typically the first Wednesday of each month, quarterly educational roundtables, and various vol …

This is a group for professionals in the Bay Area who are involved with, or are otherwise interested in, Mergers & Acquisitions and corporate law.  This group is also an ideal venue for startup founders to learn more about corporate law applicable to the operation of their businesses and how M&A exits work. Each session will begin with a presentation highlighting cutting-edge issues from a legal, financial and technical perspective, followed by a Q&A session and then networking.  Food and bevera …