"The great difficulty in education is to get experience out of  ideas." – George Santayana "To the extent that we are all educated and informed, we will be more equipped to deal with the gut issues that tend to divide us." – Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg Why should society feel responsible only for the education of children, and not for the education of all adults of every age? – Erich Fromm Really couldn’t have said it better than Erich Fromm, I think that as adults we all too often forget that …

We are a group of dedicated local business professionals  in Contra Costa County. Meetings are every Wednesday at 11:30am. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Benefits of Networking with Our Group Increased exposure to many other people and businesses. Substantially increased referrals. Participation in up to 52 networking meetings per year. Educational material on networking, public speaking, and business. Participation in busin …

We share ideas and quality business referrals in a supportive and focused environment. We're unique because only one person per profession joins. Thus, none of your competitors will get in on the referrals. The Prosperity Network is for those whom we can refer business and who are interested in generating a steady source of referral business.

The Enchanted Woman Business and Networking Group™ The Enchanted Woman™ mission is to Inspire and Educate Women to Live, Lead and Work with Heart and Purpose! This event has been created for women who want to be inspired personally and professionally, and who want to grow the quality of their network, and their business success. A good old fashioned connection is at the heart of our agenda. Our format follows a casual but structured agenda which includes: casual and "structured" networking; busi …

Are you a business owner? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Are you driven and ambitious? Do you have what it takes to continuously achieve the next levels of success? Are you determined to continuously succeed in life and business and thrive despite the challenging economic conditions? If you’ve answered YES to any of these questions, we invite you to join our elite community of like-minded entrepreneurs! Whether your company employs thousands of people, is a small startup, is a family-own …

Women in Consulting East Bay Join this dynamic group of consultants for monthly lunch meetings in Walnut Creek. Meetings provide excellent networking opportunities, and speaker topics focus on helping your consulting business grow and thrive. All consultants are welcome. Non-members: $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Members: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Register & Pay: www.womeninconsulting.org

Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County would like to welcome all LGBTQ professionals in our area. Our goal is to offer opportunities for business networking, as well as social networking and fun.

Meetup and Mingle! Meet other single professionals and artists near you! Come to a East Bay Social and meet new people. Mingle for fun, friendship and maybe more. You don't have to be a professional or an artist to attend our meetups, just an interested in meeting them. NOTE: a photo **is** required for membership Please use a real photo of yourself. New Years Eve Party for Singles Don't miss our New Year's Eve Party at the San Ramon Marriott on New years. it includes: Big Balloon Drop at Mi …

The Sustainability Professionals iNetwork is a group of professionals dedicated to seeing Sustainability measures integrated in all phases of life. Our events will include product demo's, speakers, tours and open brown bag discussions. Open discussions and connections to other events related to building awareness about renewable energy, emissions reduction, urban farming, recycling, bio-fuels, solar and wind power, energy storage, home efficiency, land reclamation, water management and sustainab …

We believe in doing business networking and marketing on the basis of sound committed partnership. When we obtain a business networking / marketing lead or business referral, we treat it with honor and we return the privilege with honor - Where the old fashioned business traits of integrity, loyalty, honoring promises, differences and similarities are upheld.  We focus on Business Strategy and Networking for small to medium sized businesses. This is a small to medium sized business group that up …

Prosperity Partners offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Being a member is like having sales people working for you every day who market your product or service. Our sole purpose is to provide a structured environment for the development and exchange of quality business referrals. If referrals are an important part of your business, then Prosperity Partners is the organization for you. To make the networking effective for all members, …

Who we are: It’s difficult to meet other people while caught up with our careers, in grad school, or while in job transition. So instead of staying in, why not go out, meet new people, make new friends, try new things, and see new places? This group is for Young Professionals (single or not) in their 20s and 30s who are keen to expand their circle of friends, have a good time socializing, appreciating good conversation and enjoying the area. Although a majority of our members are single, thos …

Are you driven and ambitious? Do you have what it takes to continuously achieve the next levels of success? Are you determined to continuously thrive despite challenging economic conditions? If this is you, then join us and meet with other small business owners and share your success, learn from others challenges, and get a team around you that will catapult you to the next level. This group is focused on building on your current success and advancing to the next stage through directed communic …

Smart, Strong, Successful Women's Club is a women’s community where you feel at home. In this warm, welcoming and supportive environment you feel like you belong. The only requirement for membership is a willingness to connect with other women and make lots of awesome friends! All ages are welcome! If you don’t know anybody in the group yet, don’t worry! I’ll be happy to be your friend, to show you around and introduce you to other group members. I look forward to seeing you at our next gatherin …

Welcome to the BAY AREA  FUN SINGLES GROUP ! Come join our energetic and positive Group ,meet and greet other Singles from all over The Bay Area ....make new friends ,mingle ,flirt  date or maybe more ...Who knows .. How would you find out unless you try . It s so easy to stay home and do nothing .....Well life is short don't be alone ...come and join us if nothing else you ll find a new friend  ;0) If you like: Happy Hours, Fine restaurants ,Dancing ,  Wine Tasting , Art Festivals,Walks and H …

The Enchanted Business Woman™ The Enchanted Business Woman™ Meet-Up, is a networking group designed to empower you to Live, Lead and Work with Heart and Purpose . Our agenda has been created to serve you personally and professionally. Our networking style is casual, and created so you can let down your "professional hair," and focus on the social aspect of networking. At each meeting we will have a guest speaker, chosen to inspire and lead you in a way that will help you learn and grow. You will …

A group of independent professionals and executives with workplace flexibility who prefer to work alongside one another in a shared workspace in the Walnut Creek, CA area. If working from home is not working, the cafe is not cutting it, or the commute is making you crazy, consider joining our group of dynamic, enthusiastic professionals to enhance productivity, provide stimulation and support one another in business.

Your life is good, but you are looking for GREAT! You're a success, but you know there is more to enjoy. Network with like-minded, positive professionals to learn, grow, teach, and connect in a meaningful and powerful way. This is not just another leads group collecting business cards only to be in the same space next year. We are a POWERHOUSE of resources and we're not afraid to share them. Enjoy relevant speakers, learning exercises and networking time.  We value authentic and collaborative pr …

If you like to cook or want to learn and want to have fun doing it with like-minded people; then this is the meetup for you. If you watch the Cooking Channel, Food Network, America's Test Kitchen, Julia, Jacques...you are a Culinary Addict, If you read Food and Wine, Bon Appétit, Food Arts, Cooks Illustrated you are a Culinary Addict...If those magazine pages, worn recipes torn from newspapers, and pages of your cookbooks are stained and smeared from use...then this group is for you. If you want …

We're a California based real estate investment club, helping our local and nationwide members build wealth through free education and resources. We turn ordinary folks into investors and ordinary investors into millionaires! All Are Welcome! Our mission is to provide you with information, inspiration and support to help you build more wealth and create the lifestyle you really want. We believe real wealth comes from ownership of income-generating assets such as property, businesses, products, …

Entrepreneurs and consultants in Information Technology and related services who want to meet and collaborate and reach out to new markets and customers. If you provide information-technology related services to other businesses or consumers, this is a great group to meet others with similar interests and needs. We also have industry experts coming to the TE meeting each month to discuss topics of interest to you as well as courses on professional development. If you'd like to teach a technolo …

Women On A Mission To Earn Commission (WOAMTEC) is more than a networking group. It is a premier business building organization designed to appeal to the business woman who is already successful and simply wants to grow more. It is not designed just for commissioned salespeople, but for any strong female who wants to increase her company’s bottom line and overall revenue while working towards the greater commissions in life. It was founded October 10, 2007 by Kathleen Hawkins. Annual Membership …

We are a great group of professionals and we think our Mission Statement says it all. LeTip is a professional organization of men and women dedicated to the highest standards of competence and service. Our purpose is the exchange of business tips. Members will, at all times, maintain the highest professional integrity. Each business category is represented by one member and conflicts of interest are disallowed. Become a member of the nation's top networking organization, and join the Walnut Cree …

We're a California based real estate investment club, helping our local and nationwide members build wealth through free education and resources. We turn ordinary folks into investors and ordinary investors into millionaires! All Are Welcome! Our mission is to provide you with information, inspiration and support to help you build more wealth and create the lifestyle you really want. We believe real wealth comes from ownership of income-generating assets such as property, businesses, products, …

The process and preparation in becoming a therapist can be both exciting and arduous. It's a long road from your graduate program to licensure, and along the way a myriad of emotions and concerns can emerge. This is a valuable opportunity to experience group process and self-discovery, while increasing self-awareness, and receiving professional support. Some types of issues that may be addressed include: Dealing with the pressures of school Working with clients for the first time Processing cas …

This group is for men and women who are between the ages of 25-35, enjoy socializing, making new friends, and having fun!! Are membership is primarily single, but we also have members who are married or in a serious relationships. Our events include happy hours, dinner, movies, hikes, bowling, roller skating, sporting events, mini golf, wine tasting, etc. Group Rules: 1. RSVP Policy: If you RSVP to an event, you're expected to show up. I know, I know. It's just too easy to click the "Yes" RSVP b …

This is a discussion group for interested new investors, veteran investors, and those wanting to manage or self-direct their own accounts. We will share strategies and opinions of popular investing topics related to how to make money in today's stock market. Even if you are totally new to investing, or just curious, please feel free to join us, I guarantee you will learn something useful. The primary purpose of this group is to promote financial literacy. Those who can not afford a financial pla …

The Rainbow Community Center (RCC) of Contra Costa County has served the LGBTQ community since 1992. This Meetup group is for women interested in the activities at the RCC. All women's activities will be posted on the calendar and members will be able to see all the activities and talk with each other about them.