The objective of this group is to help foster stronger businesses within the Greater Los Angeles community through the development of a professional business network devoted to helping entrepreneurs and existing business owners realize their visions for their businesses and personal lives. Aside from the valuable connections that you will make in this group, the members will be exposed to a number of educational tools, valuable resources and opportunities for personal and business development th …

Creating an effective marketing strategy to increase sales does not have to be difficult but it does take some time, energy and a little money. But with whatever budget you do have, there is a strategy for you. This group is designed to equip the small business owner to think big. We will have a combination of lunch meetings and half day meetings that will allow you to network and learn how to create an effective strategy to increase sales. Hope to see you at our next meeting!

Small business owners and those interested in starting a business this is where we can connect. Learn about business programs, seminars, conferences and other related activities to start, build and or expand your business in the heart of the city. We meet to encourage, inform, and instill pride in the small business communities that serve Los Angeles. If you're an entrepreneur you are unique and if you are interested in starting your business, meet up with us and discover the resources available …

This is the launch of a business networking group for small business owners and professionals who want to expand their business circles and share resources. This meeting is free. October 18, 2012, from 5-8 p.m. at 1401 Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90021 at the historical African American Firefighter Museum (across from the Coca Cola Plant and just north of the 10 fwy.) Mix and mingle. Door prizes, business exhibits, light refreshments and speed networking. Our speaker for this meeting is Jackie …

This is a group for women who own and operate their own businesses in the greater Los Angeles area. This group will foster networking, sharing experiences and mentoring others. You'll make incredible connections and the ability to give back! We ask that you fill out the questionnaire in full so we can get to know you and determine if you are a good fit for this meetup group. PLEASE NOTE: this meetup is for women who actually own or co-own a business. Because there are unique opportunities and ch …

"Dollars in your pocket!" - Would you like to take on referral and turn it into 5 or even 10 more? - Would you like to learn how to cut your marketing costs while increasing your revenue? - Would you like to have a sales force promoting your business without having to pay them? - Would you like to NEVER have to make a cold call again? If you said yes to any of these questions, please join us at our quarterly business mixer and learn how you can use one of the most powerful marketing tools in the …

Black Business Brokers is The #1 Resource for Black Entrepreneurs. Join us as we meetup and share our resources.

StartupMonthly is a seed fund and an on-going startup accelerator in San Francisco providing a global ecosystem of resources, tools and mentors for early-stage startups. Startups accepted to the accelerator will get up to $300K initial investment. During our on-going mentorship program in our offices in San Francisco we will work with you to quickly build and release the right minimum viable product, analyze customer engagement and metrics, and then react and iterate accordingly. We will become …

Are you looking to increase your business knowledge, meet other like-minded entrepreneurs and be part of a community dedicated to helping your business grow? Then this Meetup is for you! EntreConnection will provide a range of programs and events specifically for startup entrepreneurs and business owners. Our aim is to deliver educational information, provide valuable content and help you make important connections that will assist you in starting, managing and growing your business. Our Meetup …

Innovation and entrepreneurship are the keys to economic development in Africa, and as growth accelerates on the continent there are fresh opportunities for investment. There are several aspects of entrepreneurship in Africa: business development, growth sectors, financing, commercialization of research, new development models, information and communications technologies, natural resources and infrastructure. The meetup will reflect on practical experience, real success and future prospects for …

Meet other entrepreneurs in the fastest growing business community for ENTREPRENEURS and INVESTORS. We hold over 100 events worldwide and offer the most exclusive savings & benefit for Entrepreneurs. Build your business! http://www.efactor.com Follow us on twitter @efactorglobal Find us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/efactor

Our goal is to help our member's grow their annual revenues by $350,000,000 by December 2016. Quantum Leap is here to help start-ups and small businesses succeed in a supportive peer-based community atmosphere. Quantum Leap is on a mission to help small businesses grow and we're building a community of business owners who have built companies from startup to generating more than $10,000,000 in annual revenues to come together and help each other grow their businesses. Quantum Leap provides small …

SuccessBlossoms.com is looking to meet up at entrepreneur seminars, workshops, and events throughout Los Angeles, CA. Group started because we hate when we have to go to a business event alone. We're looking forward to developing Entrepreneur "Study Buddies".The entrepreneurial journey can be a lonely path but it doesn't have to be. Our organization is supplying business tips in a community environment to help entrepreneurs set up, develop strategic plans, and achieve growth within their respect …

These Live Optimization Workshops are for small businesses. We focus all of our experimentation on optimizing online marketing communications- improving email marketing, improving subscription, lead generation, and ecommerce offers while providing: * Access to a team of industry experts who have collaboratively conducted thousands of online tests and understand internet marketing * Knowledge and understanding through a thorough analysis of the focus area * Strategically planned and executed …

Have you had a dream of running your own business with passion & purpose? Have you ever felt unappreciated, underpaid or even worse not enjoying going to work? Have you ever felt fearful financially or emotionally when thinking on you need to make a change but feel trapped & don't know how? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, full of excitment, purpose, & a knowing that your adding value to the world & getting paid really well for it, making a 6 or 7 digit annual salary doing what you …

Come meet other web entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, and chat about the business of buying and selling websites with our marketing lead, Ophelie.

We provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. In an increasingly disconnected world, NextSpace creates a collaborative community that is revolutionizing the nature of work. Our business model is simple: NextSpace sells membership in that collaborative community. Our members come from a wide variety of industries: software, design, marketing, legal services, archi …

If you are a business owner or decision-maker in any stage of the development of your business, it is time to try a new entrepreneurial strategy for your business. We really are a different sort of business group, and that is why we call ourselves a "Business Development Group," rather than a "Networking Group." We enable you to take your business contact and growth process to a whole new level. In fact, our group can help you to get more out of the other networking groups that you may be attend …

Inbound Marketing University is where you to go to learn why content is king and the business blog is still king of social media. You also learn from real-world case studies how to do inbound, aka content, marketing from professionals who have 'been there done that' again and again and .... Weekly training is offered up WEBINAR style until we reach critical mass. At which time, professional blogger Bill Belew, MBA marketing professor, published author and international in-demand speaker will com …

AllCity Chamber of Commerce is an organization dedicated to supporting small businesses through building relationships. Unlike other chambers and networking organizations that charge membership dues, we offer a FREE Lifetime Membership. We never charge for dues or a fee for attending an AllCity Chamber Business Networking Event.

This group is for technologists, marketers, product managers, and entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of online products. Startup co-founders and digital professionals who work for established companies alike come together to socialize, network, and share their knowledge and experience.

This meetup group is focused in all aspects of International Trade. It is for networking, events in the field, discuss ideas and professionals who want to start your own business in the import/export area. This meetup is welcoming professionals from: - Logistics and Freight forwarders; - International finance; - Cargo Insurance; - Professors/Instructors specialized in the field; -International Marketing consultants; - Import/export business owners. - Any other professionals that love this field! …

Startup Weekend is a 54 hour startup event that provides networking, resources and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Get connected with local developers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Build Community. Start Companies. No Talk. All Action More info here http://las.startupweekend.org Anyone is welcome to come! Developers, lawyers, students, marketing folks, business development types, designers, coders, entrepreneurs, UX, UI, people and Jack of all trades. On Friday …

Network with and learn from people who have launched successful entrepreneurial web ventures. This group began organizing networking and discussion-focused meetups throughout Los Angeles beginning in 2008.

"Ideas without relationships is just academics. Relationships without ideas is just networking." - Phil Lader TechChic is a community inspired by Benjamin Franklin's coffeehouse. The London coffeehouse that Franklin founded was a place where great people congregated to discuss profound ideas that led to breakthrough innovation. TechChic replicates that concept in a modern day context for the tech industry, starting first with Los Angeles. The founders, Melissa Lim and Sandra Pan, are tech enthus …

A major asset to the tech entrepreneur culture, is the generosity of its members to share advice, referals and help each other succeed. Therefore, a thriving, active Tech community benefits all its members, attracting talent, funding, ideas and infrastructure. NorthEast LA Tech aims to bring together Tech professionals in N While Santa Monica is gathering momentum for entrepreneurs in LA, we aim to

Freelancing 101 is part education, part networking, and part support group. It was created to help address the common challenges and fears that both newbie and seasoned freelancers face. We will hear from freelance professionals on a variety of topics in a lecture format that is followed by Q&A, networking and socializing. Not only should you come to learn but to also contribute your own experiences, share your own horror and success stories, and meet others who are at different points on the sa …