Learn to do business in our NEW economy...or be left in the dust by those who do! Take control of your future! Attend this event and experience your Pivot Point in Business! THIS IS A FREE EVENT! ($500 Value) Social Networking: 'Connectivity is the New Currency' Let's face it...times have changed! The economy has changed! So has the way we do business! Six months ago, I was not up to speed on 'Facebook'! Today, I can't live without it! And, I'm not alone! Approximately 500,000 people a day a …

Six Degrees is about networking with other professionals in the Film, TV, and New Media industries.  You could be a director, producer, agent, manager, or writer. Come and join us at events and meet other industry professionals in a fun, casual setting.

Hi and Welcome to the Fashion Industry LA (Los Angeles) Meetup group.  We are very proud of the strength of our Meetup and it's significant role in the fashion scene of Los Angeles.  This group is about networking, meeting others in the fashion industry, previewing and reviewing fashion events throughout the city, and making a contribution through shared experiences.  We welcome anyone serious about the field of fashion and look to our experts in fashion design, manufacturing, media, and retaili …

This is a group of digital creatives in Southern California. This group includes digital artists, graphic designers, web designers, photographers, print makers and musicians. We will cover all aspects of digital art from production to marketing. Teach, learn, grow and make meaningful connections for the future!

This is a networking group for artists in Los Angeles. We have an artsy space in Hollywood (on Melrose), the Neon Venus Art Theatre, and we feature exhibitions from LA artists. http://www.neonvenusgallery.com ; We also want to work with teachers and develop courses for children and adults on painting, photography and mixed media. However, the main goal for this group is for artists to talk about galleries in Los Angeles, exhibits, history of art and to keep each other updated with what i …

Welcome artists and Interior Designers! Special open studio/new gallery receptions will be given for interior designers who are staging a client’s home or office. Interior designers may also make an appointment for private showings and commissioned work. Interior Designer Series Clara Berta, mixed media abstract artist launches her new 2010 Mixed Media Interior Designer series incorporating rich textures, layers of torn posters, writings and reclaimed exotic materials into her work. Using luxuri …

This Meetup group, Social Mi Los Angeles, will be a very exciting one to be a part of. Our group will be composed of C-level executives of startups and members of highly established Web based organizations like Google, Facebook, Yahoo and more. The group is here to grow, help each other out, and even do business together. Our events will consist of keynote speakers, startup presentations, group brainstorming sessions, networking, food, and a in general having a good time. We like to focus more o …

Join the #1 Meetup group for small business owners, the fastest growing small business group on Meetup worldwide! Our group’s goals are straightforward: Become the best that we can be by learning, growing and winning, together! We want to improve our operations, increase our sales, discover new business opportunities, and form long-lasting friendships based on honest, mutual help.  Our group is a safe oasis in the middle of the turmoil and uncertainty surrounding the small business world.  Ou …

The goal for Blacks In Technology Los Angeles (BIT-LA) is to create a vibrant community of like-minded African American technology professionals, innovators and enthusiasts who are working with or interested in Web-based and related technologies. We’re talking the whole techie gamut from bloggers, digital media specialists, community managers and web masters to web designers, social media strategists, developers, online marketing experts, recruiters, software developers and project managers. And …

What is "The Art of Active Networking" and why do we do it? There was a recent article suggesting this staggering statistic: “Given the opportunity, over 70 percent of ALL people are not happy with their job, career or with what they are doing…and given the opportunity would change it!” Seems like a whole lot of people who do not love what they do when they wake up in the morning. With so many people unhappy, searching for jobs, shifting jobs, building their business, practice or consultancy a …

Welcome To Fabric! The meetup group for fashion bloggers and fans.  We are a group crafted of the finest quality individuals the Los Angeles fashion community has to offer.  We are writers, researchers, models, photographers, designers, makeup artists, publicists and everyday fashion enthusiasts.  We'll get together for local fashion shows, pop up shops, boutique openings, flea market digs as well as host our own networking events, business seminars, and totally irrelevant social gatherings to m …

NLPG is a nonprofit organization that offers a network of education, inspiration and support to professional women. NLPG brings members together through networking workshops and events, facilitates information sharing through social media, newsletters and blogs, and provides opportunities for members to make a difference through mentoring and philanthropy. NLPG's LA Chapter meets the second week monthly with additional meet-ups TBA. Please visit our website: http://www.nationalladies.org

I'm committed to Getting that smokin' hot bod for the NEW YEAR together with YOU! $30 buy-in to compete for Best Before/After pic and most weight change in the 6 challenge weeks. Money goes directly into the prize pot and over the 6 week period, we will teach you how to get incredible, sustainable health results. Are you ready to make a change? You deserve this! Contact me ASAP to get involved. Challenge will be run online via social media including Facebook and Google Hangouts. Melissa Healt …

Meet other local people who either have or aspire to have successful internet businesses! Everything from marketing experts, to SEO pros, to programmers. Let's meet and discuss what's working, from niches, to SEO techniques, to starting a new business.  The more we can learn from each other, the more successful we can all be! Whether you're new to starting your online business, already have a working e-commerce site, or know next to nothing about computers, this group is meant to help and suppor …

PALA holds monthly meetings in West Los Angeles, covering many aspects of interest for self-publishers through mid-sized publishers. We are all about promotion, marketing, mechanics of publishing and its support services, networking, presenting monthly meetings,  national webinars, and teleseminars. If you are published or think you may want to publish, we have the information for you.

WELCOME TO SEO SUMMIT! Get together with other local professionals who work in search marketing, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, social media optimization, social media marketing, pay-per-click advertising, and all other forms of internet marketing. Come learn something new and share what you know with others! This group is for those who are passionate about the art and science of online marketing. No business pitches or highly structured meetings - just good, thought-provok …

This Group has a straight forward focus -To become the best by learning, growing and celebrating our successes together! If you own a business, market to them or want to start one in the near future you are more then welcome!! We want to improve our operations, increase our sales, discover new business opportunities, and form long-lasting friendships based on honest, mutual help. Let us start by saying there is no selling you on a company, product or service. You will be taught solid proven meth …

Provocative yet non-violent actions to STOP Global Warming! Street theater and hunger strikes at political conventions, flash mobs, vivid boycotts of irresponsible corporations, funny social media and party themes are on the agenda. Our mission - force political leaders to address Climate Change NOW! Raging heat, dying crops, and an election year...this may be our last, BEST chance to save our eco- systems that keep us all alive. Industry titans willfully ignore every warning sign and wager ever …

The So Cal COMMUNITY IS LARGER THAN REPRESENTED BY THIS SITE & IS ON ANOTHER low volume, nonmeetup EMAIL LIST which you can join in addition to, or instead of this, meetup(info provided in your welcome email): we've added this meetup site to expose more people to these events & provide more social media options to our community so that the email-list stays low volume.  Plus our focus is around sharing experiences together in the real world, not spending time reading & typing on the internet: The …

This is a group for people to discuss and learn ways to use social media to build upon one's entertainment career whether one is an aspiring to break into the film industry, music industry, or modeling industry.

We are kicking off a new club aimed for people who are considering a digital marketing career or are in the first three years of their marketing or advertising roles. This is a great fit for anyone who is interested in getting more involved within the LA marketing community, as well as in tech and startups. Students, career switchers and those already in marketing roles are all welcome!

Angel Launch is a group connecting startups, entrepreneurs to investors for early and mid stage startups. With the large number of startups in California, its difficult to raise funds and increase brand awareness to get the attention of potential funders. Many investors are looking for deal flow for early-stage startups including tech, digital media, mobile apps, social media, web enabled, devices, hardware, consumer electronics, life science, retail, eCommerce, media and entertainment. Our even …

This group is anyone interested in kickstarting their social media presents while socializing at the same time. The idea is to meet up every once and awhile with friends who want to increase their social media footprint. We don't always get the chance update our profiles, market our web stores and promote our talents as often as we would like to. I started this group because i thought it would be more fun to work on my social media while socializing with my friends and sharing resources and idea …

This is a group for anyone interested in becoming a power user of Infusionsoft. Infusionsoft is the most powerful tool for growing your business from capturing leads to nurturing contacts to sales conversion to managing the entire customer lifecycle. I started this group because I am decidedly NOT a power user yet but will become a better one faster by creating a group where other Infusionsoft users in the LA, West LA, & Beverly Hills areas can meet, share ideas, and succeed together.

SEMPO Los Angeles is the local working group of Search Engine Marketing Professionals Organization (SEMPO). We are open to SEMPO members and anyone interested in Search Marketing, SEO, PPC and other search-related topics. We hold regular events that offer educational and networking opportunities for local SEM professionals as well as students interested in launching a career in search engine marketing. SEMPO L.A. was formed in the fall 2010. The group recognizes the importance of an engaged memb …

Founded in April 2012, the Women Entrepreneurs Club is a group for dynamic, creative, educated, and forward-thinking Los Angeles women to share their ideas, career stories, and goals as they embark on non-traditional careers. The group is a forum for women to post ideas, events, and collaborate on projects. During our monthly meetings, we will have speakers lead discussions on various topics, such as taking the plunge into entrepreneurship, financial planning, balancing work and family, and prac …

This is Miss Asia USA's 25the year. In 2013 we are utilizing social media to expand our reach and influence our growing Asian Communities in Southern California. The Asian Communities are a huge economic force and growth in population in the last few years will soon surpass other population groups. Miss Asia USA is but a few pageants that are cross cultural, although the Asian part of the name may imply only Asian countries, it includes all of Asia, including Siberia, Russia, Iran, Turkey , et …

Outdoor Afro is a social community that reconnects African-Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities such as camping, hiking, biking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing — and more! Outdoor Afro disrupts the false perception that black people do not have a relationship with nature. We remember our history in nature, leverage social media, and support relevant local leadership to create interest communities, events, and partnerships that support diverse partici …