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 …

SF-CAPS:  Consultants, Coaches, Authors & Public Speakers As a service based professional, you are in an endless game to create more clients, charge as much as possible for your services and create extraordinary results with your clients. Join us to learn advanced techniques about how the top service professionals achieve waiting lists of clients, charge more then their peers and create unexpected results. Led by a successful Bay Area Speakers, Authors and Coaches Michael Leahey and Peter Khoury …

Shuffle Marketing. A unique event where small businesses can connect with professionals with marketing experience to have their marketing questions answered in a relaxed, interactive way. We've taken our inspiration by combining the principles behind scrums and speed-dating sessions to create quite literally the 'speed-dating' of marketing consultation or 'Shuffle' marketing. Who is it for? Small businesses, start-ups, charities, entrepreneurs, and community projects seeking marketing advice, an …

Please note:  This meet up is sponsored by The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr Fund and membership is by referral from a current member.  When you request membership in this meet up, please include the name of the person who referred you.  Thank you!   These get-togethers are an opportunity to meet in person and connect with other non-profit consultants who have a) current active work experience as consultants on organizational development and leadership for nonprofit organizations; and b) an interes …

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 …

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 …

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... !

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 …

The purpose of the SF Chapter of the Passive House Alliance is to Share information and provide continuing Passive House (Passivhaus) technical education amongst Bay Area and SF Passive House Consultants and interested professionals; Support the adoption of the Passive House standard in the United States both publicly and municipally through high quality research, education and implementation; Serve as a resource for building owners, developers and building professionals investigating the use o …

  WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET ACCOMPLISHED in 2012? Whether your goals are to grow your career or business, join us to learn how to reach your desired goals and find support for your endeavors.   Let's make 2012 a successful year!   SELECTED RESOURCES: LinkedIn is a useful tool for job seekers, consultants and business owners. It's free to sign up. You can create a professional business profile or resume. Read the LinkedIn forums for tips or do a youtube search to find a video demo on how to …