We are the San Francisco Business Makers, independent small business leaders who come together once a month to network, to share referrals, to support and celebrate each other as we strive to achieve our goals for success. We at SF Business Makers believe there is always business to be made by working together as a team. Our group is independent of other local and national networking organizations. Since we have years of knowledge and experience between us, we offer each other ideas and encourag …

Real Estate Investors Source Deals and Deal-Makers Source Funds! For the first MeetUp, the format will be 10-minute slots for "Deal-Makers" to present their deal to the group. Items to cover include details of the property as well as the funding request. There will be a 5 minute Q&A after each investor has a chance to present. Please email me as soon as possible if you'd like to present as spots are limited. We will be hosting the inaugural meeting at the end of November. Looking forward to grea …

We're all about hardware startups - the fun, and the work. We're for anyone into the Maker Movement, Industrial Design, Toys, Lean Startups, Technology, Microcontrollers, Robotics, Fashion, The Internet of Things, Entrepreneurship, Manufacturing, and anything else disruptive.

This is a Member-based Workshop where designers and trades people to come to create, explore, learn and launch their ideas. We offer classes in everything from Software classes to Welding; 3D Printing; Welding; WoodShop; Textile machines; Arduino, CNC Machining; Laser Cutting;Fabrication; and Arts and Crafts. The shop and resources are supported by our knowledgeable staff so if you run into new territory, you will find answers! We offer seminars and workshops to Members and Non-Members on topics …

New to the art festival/ flea market idea and looking for tips or booth mates? Or maybe you're a street fair veteran who is open to mentoring? This group is open to makers, crafters, and artists from every walk of life who are looking to meet other creatives, share their crafts and potentially find a business associate, coach, or apprentice along the way. Ideally we'll have "meetups" at local festivals, fairs, and flea markets; open up a pop-up shop or two; and potentially find a co-op studio to …

We are a friendly group creative people who want to start a Makerspace in Marin so that people of all ages and types can come in and learn, play, hack, make, create, and rule the world! We hold meetings at various locations throughout Marin with the intent of sampling a variety of locations and spaces until we find our permanent home. Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. At each meeting we spend a little time discussing the logistics of opening our Makerspace. The rest of th …

Come and hang out with people working on crowdfunding projects. Learn what makes a crowdfunding campaign successful from panelists who have succeeded (or failed) in funding their own ideas.  Find opportunities for collaboration, whether you're a maker, videographer, photographer, or social media strategist.

Project Society is empowering makers, DIYers, crafters, artisans, tinkerers, etc... to come together and create and build crafting businesses. We are organizing meetups for individuals to demonstrate or instruct on how they craft, and people will be able to purchase the materials before or after to make that item. Or, crafters and makers can just come and mingle and make their own items. Host: Want to invite some friends or learn about something in particular? You can let us know, we'll find a …

We all know the Bay Area has tons of software meetups, but where's the hardware love? We're bringing together anyone who interested in building a business in the world of physical products: from company boards to organic soap. The purpose of the group is to start to build the hardware startup community by: bringing people together, bringing in experts in the fields of hardware & form entrepreneurs who've done it before, and also to build a better picture of the hardware scene so we can all find …

We are a "hackerspace", a colloquial term for a group of people who gather together in order to DIY technology and art, exchange knowledge, and pool together resources and tools. Members have access to 3d printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, woodworking tools, computers, etc.

Introducing the new and fun way to find your new roommate. Whether you want to meet some people to find a new place with, or if you have a spare room you'd like to fill, Flatmate Meetup is a fun and social way to get it done. Why sort through hundreds of e-mails to set up roommate interviews, only to get rejected? Why spend an entire weekend letting strangers into your house? Just come to Flatmate Meetup. It's a casual and fun event that allows you to have a drink with potential roommates …

We gather online and in-person to discuss all aspects of the eZ Publish Enterprise Content Management System. All skill levels (from beginner to expert) and roles (from end user to marketer to developer to purchase decision maker) are welcome. We are an extension of the broader, global community, focused on North and South America. We have two regularly scheduled monthly conference calls: one about the eZ Ecosystem in general, usually featuring an eZ Systems employee as a guest attendee; and one …

I'd like to keep this group going. I am personally interested in learning more about cinematic techniques with emphasis on affordable movie making. I am currently exploring my new Canon 5D Mark II, and would like to better understand the arts of lighting, editing, sound, etc. I'd like this to be a collaborative, projects-oriented meetup where people can do hands-on experiments, as well as having general discussions about cinematic craft. Please let me know your thoughts. Suggestions about meetin …

We're an ingenious bunch of technical improvisateurs willing to scramble in order to follow the story. Whether student or seasoned veteran, producer or editor... join this meetup group and click to receive an email about our next meeting. Meet face-to-face with other filmmakers to: share ideas for films share production knowledge share equipment resources offer or find crewing opportunities screen your film or work-in-progress ... few things beat good-old networking to help move a project alon …

Female Artists of San Francisco is a collective of women, woman-identified, and genderqueer artists and art lovers who want to have fun, inspire each other, and create in a safe and supportive environment. We are writers, poets, dancers, actors, painters, illustrators, spoken word performers, photographers, filmmakers, music producers, fashion designers, graphic designers, sculptors, directors, musicians, makers, thinkers, and art appreciators. All skill levels are welcome, as well as art-lover …

Once a month Film Festival Flix brings you the experience of Cannes, Toronto, Sundance and more direct to the Balboa Theatre! Join us monthly and discover Award-Winning and Audience Favorite films from Festivals around the world, enjoy intimate conversations with filmmakers, socialize and network at our pre-film party, and get your photo on the Red Carpet. Additional films, alternative content, and community engagement are constantly available online. So if you're ready to discover world-class i …

This is a group for business decision maker (CxO, VP), business division team leader, sales person, field worker, IT division professional, etc. who want to work more efficiently and learn how others collaborate in teams.

Meetup group focused on digital commerce innovators. Membership limited to founders, CEOs and executives who are decision makers at companies large and small. Our objective is to provide a network for getting things done in the retail, payments, ecommerce and marketplaces ecosystems. This is a curated group (e.g. it is not open to everyone).  And we expect group members to support each other within their areas of expertise.  If you are in stealth mode or otherwise don't have an obvious linkage t …

We are a community of Internet Marketing enthusiasts helping each other learn ways to successful money makers online by way of "How To" workshops,  Master Mind Meeting (Novice to Experts) Guest Speakers etc... All are Welcome!

Manufacturing is awesome! Join us as we tour manufacturing facilities around the Bay Area. Starting a hardware company or developing a product and want to learn more about manufacturing? Just curious about how the products you use are made? Want to see industrial robots in action? Love the Science Channel's 'How It's Made'? Join us!

TechShop is a membership-based workshop that provides members with access to tools and equipment, instruction, and a community of creative and supportive people so they can build the things they have always wanted to make. We'll be hosting a variety of informal groups to talk about and show off what they've been up to in all sorts of areas; Arduino, crafts, lasers, models, furniture, green tech..  whatever folks get up to at TechShop.  This Meetup Group is to let you, the Makers, know what's hap …

This group is for people who would like to build their own tiny home, be it a house on wheels or a foundation, of wood, steel, natural and/or reclaimed/repurposed materials. No prior building experience needed. I'm neither an architect nor contractor, but I'm an excellent researcher/learner, love working with my hands and I'm committed to a hand-crafted, sustainable life (food, housing, energy). I see this group as an opportunity to share skills/expertise, information regarding sources of materi …

Making friends is truly the beginning of making lasting memories. To make friends with science is truly to start with making good friends that make lasting memories about science. I'm starting a new revolution in the way science will be made socially for the community and ask the community to step in and help make science fun, engaging, real, social and most importantly lasting friendships. We take the complexity out of science to see the connection in everyday life. We take the fun in science a …

This group is for people interested in collaborating on fun and eduational polymer clay projects. We are about: learning by crafting, creating open educational content, youtube, using polymer clay millefiori as visualizing tool , claymation, making tutorials, video editing. See examples on openclay.org We meet at the Open Fine Art Gallery in Berkeley openfineartgallery.net

This is the official Ponoko Meetup group - based in San Francisco. Attending our regular meetups is a great way to meet other people who are interested in making extraordinary things, using the latest tools at our disposal. Ask questions from our Ponoko team members and other attendees, check out materials & example products, and learn some invaluable tips for making with Ponoko. If you're not in the Bay Area and would like to host your own Ponoko meetup, you're welcome to schedule your own h …

Welcome to Bay Area Online Training Made Easy Meetup! Get ready to network with other elearning gurus, inspired entrepreneurs, idea makers and venture partners in Bay Area! Whether you're an expert or new to online training or the world of entrepreneurship, you can learn how to leverage the late internet technologies to grow your business 24/7. Why join this group? - Learn how to profit from the distance learning boom trend - Leverage the latest online training technologies to create viral marke …

Our first Group Summit with great speakers and venue will happen in 2013, projected month: October. Location: Maui, Hawai'i - beautiful Beaches, Palm Trees and Sunset! Yes, we are working to make good things happen!  Join us! Our non-profit LGBT Business Summit Meetup Group is focused on: Business Professionals, Managers and Owners in our Community. Bringing our Community of Business Professionals, Managers and Owners together. Acknowledgement of our Community Contribution, Talents and Accom …

An Internet of Things (IoT) community group for the East Bay Area of San Francisco. Following on from IoTLondon, IoTAmsterdam and IoTNYC - we are opening a new community in the East Bay. Here's what our London Group are doing this week http://www.meetup.com/iotlondon/events/57537982/ Join for informal discussions, short presentations and socialise with fellow IoT Enthusiasts. Whether you are a hobbyist, maker or work professionally in this subject - come along for an evening out. Me …