Every month, the NetSquared community comes together offline at Net Tuesday events to mix, swap stories and ideas, build new relationships, and collaborate. These gatherings provide a chance for all those interested in the intersection of social technologies and social change, whether you're part of a nonprofit organization or a for-profit organization, a funder or a consultant, a developer or an entrepreneur. WHY AN EASTSIDE GROUP? Due to the realities of the traffic flows in our fair city ( …

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 …

The Business Blogging Academy - Los Angeles is where small business owners, local business SEOs, internet marketers, Social Media players, entrepreneurs, start uppers, bloggers and writers gather...online and in person to learn and do things right. Ask your self these questions - How much would you pay for 1. A website evaluation from an SEO, traffic and business blogging expert? Read what people pay me for website evaluations. (The earlier you get in the higher the likelihood of getting an eval …

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 …

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter …

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 …

This group is for people who are interested in producing video content for YouTube. At each meeting we introduce ourselves, discuss projects we have done or are currently working on.  We also talk about camera gear and promotional strategies.  People who have attended meetings have been very involved in YouTube, and other are yet to have a YouTube account.  Meetings usually have around 7-10 folks.  If you have business cards bring them. In the past year collaborations have been rare.  These meet …

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 …

This group is for personal finance bloggers and other personal finance individuals & professionals (coupon/mom bloggers, CFPs, social media people etc) who want to keep the momentum going from the Financial Bloggers Conference 2011 (Fincon11). Even if you didn't go go Fincon11, you are still welcome in this group! We want to meet, collaborate and help each other as we prepare for Fincon12. Please join us!

The DIY meetup is all about establishing a business of your own and learning the next steps. Founded by the DIY Convention: Do it Yourself in Film, Music & Books, the group has expanded its reach to inventions, energy and beyond. Join us as we explain, expand and endure in carving a niche in the ever-volatile economy.

Social Media Brainstorm Inland Empire (SMBIE) is a discussion group to help businesses in the Inland Empire make best use of the Social Media tools that are available to them. We intend that this group be a way to share our knowledge as well as to learn from each other. Mary Ann Epstein and Joe Martinico are the founders of this group. This group is for all levels from beginner to advanced.

This group is an extension of the popular and successful New York City meetup for education entrepreneurs and people who love them. The group was started to create a global education media and start-up incubator environment to facilitate innovative ideas that will change the way people learn around the world. Members of this meetup are eligible to become global bloggers: please email doug.crets@gmail.com for more information. This group is for those of us who are using their backgrounds as edu …

Hello I'm Mr. Pasadena, I'm that guy who always seems to know what is going on in Pasadena. Recommending restaurants, places of interest and things to do in Pasadena and now I am getting together with Pasadena bloggers, Pasadena tweeter and Pasadena social networking types to build a great Pasadena blogging network. Come and have a cup of joe and a danish. Introduce yourself and meet like minded social networkers. We started this late last year and we have gotten bigger and stronger each month. …

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 …

We are all about going viral.  We discuss viral marketing tools, strategy and techniques on  making a business / video / book / app to gain viral growth. We invite experts to teach us and we share ideas.  Join LA Viral to gain knowledge in promoting your projects online and offline!

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 …

The USC Digital Media meetup invites USC faculty and students to discuss the next generation of digital media, and USC’s strategy for building leadership at the intersection of technology, content, policy and business. Our kick-off symposium covered these topics through a highly interactive, and digital media enabled, format: Look Inside, Look Outside, Digital Tensions, and Moving Forward. Meetup members will engage in a dialogue on how to ensure that USC achieves leadership as a center for digi …

The Advertising Society is a private organization serving the advertising community with the necessary tools and resources to educate and empower industry talent. We fulfill our mission by providing a professional platform for our members to connect face to face, collaborate and share life experiences. Engage with diverse talent in the areas of Advertising, Marketing, Online, Mobile, Digital Media, Tech, Developers, Startups, Social Media, Public Relations, Music, Film and Entertainment. Why Att …

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.

RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech Socials provide a casual, unpreten …

We have been Yorba Linda's social hub since 1913. There's truly something for every one. No longer just a repository of books the library has a little bit of everything including: music, dvds, blu-rays, books on cd, books, ebooks, and more. We offer a large variety of free events varying in topic areas. Events range from cooking and gardening, to social media marketing, to herb garden mixology. Join us for any events that tickle your fancy, you won't be disappointed.

This group is to bring together Los Angeles Community Managers! I'm sure there are a ton of Community Managers in the LA area excited to meet, share ideas and exchange best practices. We plan on hosting both serious, intelligent discussions as well as fun social events. If you're a Community Manager or just have some big ideas on how to help manage a community join us at one of our meetups!