This group is for IT professionals who are looking to learn more about consulting/contracting, those looking for their next contract, or those interested in networking with other contractors. If you are wondering: -Why do people do it? -What are the pros/cons? -Whats in it for the company? -How do I get started? -How do I find out when contracts are open? Then come out to learn more! We'll also share current job opportunities from recruiters that specialize in contract positions …

The Oppshare Meetup group is for independent-contractors, consultants and employees who trade their time and expertise for more than a paycheck, otherwise known as "Sweat-Equity".   Our monthly MeetUps will feature guest speakers, great locations and refreshments, in addition to an open-forum to learn and share with others the pro’s and con’s of "sweat-equity", "putting-skin-in-the-game" and "consulting-for-equity".   Please join us to network, build connections and share opportunities with othe …

Business Executives for Measurable Management is a group formed to welcome Robin Byrne, founder of Measurable Management, to the Bay Area. Mr. Byrne management initiative was recently nominated by the United Nations (UN) to receive their prestigious Positive Peace Award. To celebrate this nomination, Mr. Byrne is touring the country and sharing his management methodology with Corporate America. He plans to stop in San Jose in May 2011 to deliver a free training. ABOUT MEASURABLE MANAGEMENT I …

Are you someone with an engineering business or an engineering consultant in the Silicon Valley?  Or are you an engineer or entrepreneur who might need to contract or partner with such a business? Silicon Valley Business of Engineering Meetup welcomes engineers from all design disciplines and the businesses that support them such as manufacturing, technical training, and sales of engineering hardware or software tools. We'll have a regular casual mixer event with light refreshments where busines …

We are the premier provider of IT consulting and services: We’ve been a part of the Bay Area’s IT landscape since 1989 Our experience is broad and deep and includes over 8,000 engagements at 1,200 client companies We've maintained expertise across strategic, management and tactical layers of IT and engineering organizations Stay in touch with all of our community events by signing up.

… Our new monthly event speaker series will be held in Silicon Valley, CA and strive to bring experts in the world of social web technology and strategy together with consultants and customers to share knowledge, experiences and best practices.See you on the SecondFloor!

NOTE: All new members MUST come in for a screening before RSVPing for a Meetup. Screenings are held on the third Friday of each month at our office in Sunnyvale at 5:15 pm. Please RSVP for a screening by sending email to social@evolibri.com. It's free, and it's simple!    EvoLibri Consulting sponsors between four and six social clubs each month -- these clubs are designed for neurodiverse teens and young adults ages 14-21. EvoLibri Consulting is a private company providing end-to-end services fo …

We are a group of women in the East Bay who enjoy promoting goods and services through direct selling & home parties. We are independent consultants for various direct-selling companies. This group is intended to help women who are consultants for direct-selling companies. This is a place to network, share ideas and tips, get advice and promote your business. We can also exchange information about upcoming local events and sales venues. Here, women can come together to help each other succeed!

Welcome to a forum created specifically for people employed as Training Managers, Instructional Designers, Learning Architects, or other Job-Related Learning roles. The purpose of the group is to share ideas and opportunities at our meetings and on our message board. Discussion points can include: + content management + working with subject matter experts + creating a learning culture in your organization + getting support from stakeholders + multimodal learning and so much more... !

The Bay Area Association for Psychological Type (BAAPT) was formed in 1984 to promote the understanding, constructive use, and valuing of human diversity through the study and application of Carl Jung’s theory of Psychological Type.  Our interests include the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, David Keirsey's work on Temperament, and a variety of typology applications. We welcome all people who are interested in using psychological type personally or professionally.  We invite you to join our lively …

Hot Leads is a group of professional business owners dedicated to growing their business through mutual referrals. We strive to learn about other members to better refer them clients. All members are dedicated to maintaining high quality customer service and treating all referrals with respect and dignity. Members subscribe to the highest level of integrity and ethics and believe in quality without compromise. As a networking and lead generating group, we keep our membership to one person per bu …

We are a group of women in the Tri-Valley who enjoy promoting goods and services through direct selling & home parties. We are independent consultants for various direct-selling companies. This group is intended to help women who are consultants for direct-selling companies. This is a place to network, share ideas and tips, get advice and promote your business. We can also exchange information about upcoming local events and sales venues. Here, women can come together to help each other succeed!

… 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 group is no longer Silicon Valley Professional Networking and has shifted to focus more on networking, , dating, and connecting to other like-minded professionals in the Silicon Valley.   We throw events through our company, Linx Dating, that are primarily about networking with other professionals and are not necessarily singles events at all. Instead the main theme is networking and connecting with hundreds of professionals who see a huge value-add in meeting other local professionals. The …

Let's face it, dating is different in Silicon Valley. There seems to be an over-abundance of men in Silicon Valley which has caused many to lovingly refer to it as "Man Jose". No doubt about it, successfully navigating the dating scene can be extremely difficult. I can teach you how to over come your body image issues, how to flirt effectively with potential partners, ways of approaching a person with confidence, and how to keep them coming back for more! As the founder of Catherine Coaches iI a …

This supportive group will follow the format towards a happier life as laid out by Gretchen Rubin in her book, "The Happiness Project". We will also consult her blog located at http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/. Members may join at any time. All I ask is that you read the book before joining and come prepared to meet at least one goal towards furthering your own happiness!! Meetings will begin on a bi-monthly basis however we can meet more often as needed to support each others …