Local SF bay area people with a yen to start a food business could be cafe, restaurant, bakery, online food shoppe, cater. We could use a couple of people with the exerience who think to expand their current food business and yet most of us have never done this .... to bring what we know about food to Others and make a profit

Are you curious about getting your business to not only grow but thrive? This group is for women who own or run a business, whether it be a small business or solo business. Coaches, consultants, speakers, holistic practitioners and traditional, are welcome! All entrepreneurs, freelancers, small business owners and professionals are welcome! This group is built so you can: 1. Surround yourself, meet, and network with other women in business, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Grow your re …

Hispanics Mean Business (HMB) is a great resource for professionals to build connections and receive: - Event Invitations - Presentations from experts in different industries and - Opportunities to generate more business HMB members are leaders, business owners, entrepreneurs and influencers who are proactive in achieving personal growth, community improvement and business success. HMB supports "Viva Diversity" a campaign that teaches kids about the value of cultural diversity. See video profil …

The Economic Round Table is composed of members from different sectors of the business community in San Francisco. We have been meeting weekly since 1940 to hear presentations about current issues in business, politics, law, etc. Although the focus of the group is on economic issues, topics are not limited to this field alone. To become a member, attend three meetings and pay the annual dues of $200' which pays for a year's worth of coffee and pastry breakfasts.

Join other entrepreneurs who eat problems for breakfast. * Compare Notes * Exchange Ideas * Learn from Others’ Mistakes * Brainstorm with Peers * Find Partners * Small Group Atmosphere * Serious Conversation Our focus is on issues for growing a business, not on VC fundraising. We promote the bootstrap business model. Check us out at http://www.bootstrappersbreakfast.com

We created THE ART OF ACTIVE NETWORKING to help you do better and to make better, genuine ACTIVE connections, And people from all careers, well employed to unemployed attend. Check out our site at http://www.TheArtofActiveNetworking.com. At THE BOX SF, we give artists, musicians and foodies a unique new home in which to collaborate and build their art as well as their following. At The Box SF you will taste and sip something fantastic, see and hear some wonderful things and you will experience a …

Calling All Entrepreneurs and People in Small Business. Are you curious about getting your business to 6 figures and beyond, and with more ease? This will be the premier business networking and educational group in the Bay Area. Our members are entrepreneurs, small business owners, investors, and those starting businesses, who want to network and collaborate with others, and also learn tools to grow their businesses. Your Organizer My name is Dana Garrison and I’m your Organizer; I am an ent …

Asian American Business Connection is a group exclusively for Asian professionals. Asians have a particular way of doing business so this group's mission is to grow, learn and educate from each other while enhancing our business skills through networking, events, guest speakers, and collaborating with other organizations. AABC  believe, "In order for us to get what we want we need to help others get what they want". That said, each member is an advocate for each others profession. We also exchan …

This User Group meets to discuss and collaborate on strategies, best practices and experiences around the Microsoft Business Intelligence stack. You will learn from the experts, meet your peers, and enjoy pizza and drinks at each meeting.  Meetings are free, and are held monthly in either San Francisco or Mountain View. We are a volunteer organization sponsored by the Professional Association for SQL Server and software companies.

You're welcome to join if you're an inspired entrepreneur, business owner, creative thinker, in research and development, innovator, scientist and everything in between. Ever felt unproductive and isolated working, day in and day out, from home? With us you'll have the opportunity to meet and network with fellow members and bounce off new ideas or just make new friends. We are super friendly, happy, positive and professional folks. Come join us! You'll love the energy around here. Our events are …

The San Francisco chapter of the National Association of Business Economics (SFNABE) provides a forum for professionals with an interest in economics to share information and ideas. SFNABE is open to those with an interest in economics and in the applications of business economic tools. SFNABE was chartered by the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) in 1988. The Chapter conducts monthly meetings featuring speakers and discussion of business and economic trends in the Bay Area, the …

Hello, Asian Business Connectors is dedicated to bringing together professionals of Asian descent to help grow each other businesses by sharing ideas, strategies and helping build networking skills while at the same time passing qualified referrals to each other. We are seeking professionals who want to grow their business through word of mouth and are fun, determined, and motivated individuals in their fields. Examples of professionals the group is looking for are: CPA's, estate attorney, massa …

San Francisco Professional Career Women connects ambitious professional women through a series of events, social media & kateblakeinc.com. The purpose of this Meetup group is to enable Bay Area women to reach their ultimate potential by offering a platform to promote, connect and support other women locally and globally. At the Vancouver Peace Summit in September 2009, the Dalai Lama stated that we are seeing the rise of the feminine energy globally as we move toward a more compassionate, empath …

If you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, sales/marketing/technical professional, investors or anyone else who is trying to embrace the power of networking, then this Meetup group for you! We hold regular meetings with small group settings of no more than 30 people so people really get to know each other well. Everyone introduces themselves and tell their stories. We'll have a topic for each meeting with one or more presenter. Then people stay afterwards and chat to each other while enjo …

FASHIONTECHSF.org is the longest running monthly workshop and the original event series in the San Francisco Bay Area focused synergistically on building, promoting and educating the vibrant community of fashion and technology. Our mission is to create educational, economic development, social and business opportunities for the fashion and technology industries. From it's inception in February 2010, FASHIONTECHSF.org has become the leading network for all things fashion and technology in Silicon …

We're teaching designers how to think like entrepreneurs. Whether you work for a corporation, start-up or as a freelance designer, join our group and learn how to stay passionate about your work, communicate with all types of clients effectively, market yourself and more! Learning and applying good business skills are imperative, especially in a fast-moving industry. There is a lot of buzz about design founders. Why not bring the founders, developers and the designers together so the designers …

As seen in The New York Times, Forbes ("Best of the Web") and Cosmopolitan Magazine ("Top New Ways to Meet"), NetParty San Fran City events are held at the hippest venues and "combine business networking with social fun." (Forbes) In addition to our "classic" NetParty Networking Events which combine both business and social networking, we also sponsor purely social events, purely business events, speed networking, young professionals travel and more. Join our Meetup Group to connect with other S …

Are you in the workforce and looking to go back to graduate school for your MBA? Are you a business school graduate in need of some refresher courses? Are you a business owner looking to better manage your business? If you answered yes to any of these, join us for free MBA lessons, each geared toward a specific topic and taught by students in the accelerated MBA program at the Hult Business School.

My name is Mary Liu and I am the Organizer and I welcome you to this Premier Women's Business Network (eWomenNetwork, Inc.).  I, like yourself, am an entrepreneur and have been for the past 28 years.  I own several businesses including Empowered Women Speakers where I provide Visibility Business Coaching to women entrepreneurs, trainers, coaches, and speakers. I am also the Managing Director of the San Francisco Chapter of eWomenNetwork, Inc., a widely recognized Premier Women's Business Networ …

Do you love Jesus Christ and desire His leading in building a business that glorifies Him? Do you believe that God wants you to be successful in your business and in the workplace? Is it in your heart to serve God in the workplace? Would you like to fellowship and network with other Kingdom Builders? If that's you, that's who we are too! All levels of walking with Christ are welcome, no business experience required, and men and women of all ages are welcome. We meet once per week on Thursday eve …

plain networking. Join to network mostly business networking and social

NAWBO SFBA is an advocate for the success of women business owners by recognizing achievements, advising, mentoring & promoting their stories to Grow, Thrive and Lead

This group is for small business owners who want to barter their time/expertise for the time/expertise of others. Many small biz owners, including myself, are often running the entire show themselves, and on a very tight budget! What do you do when you need help with proof-reading, design, website assistance, etc? It helps to have a second pair of eyes and an extra set of hands, doesn't it? Let's help each other out! Bring your current project to the meetup and get some much needed feedback, adv …

Seva is a Mindful Business Networking Group composed of entrepreneurs and small business owners who come together to network their businesses based on the principals of service, sustainability and mindfulness and to support others members who wish to do the same. We meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at The Grove on Mission and 3rd st. at 9-10:30am. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions feel free to email me at info@suzannekatanic.com and check out or website www.sevacbn …

Want to utilize your lunch hour by meeting new people, exchanging ideas and potential business leads? There are so many great places in the City to enjoy a great meal - Now let's get a group of interesting/exciting/fun folks together to meet and learn about each others biz, exchange ideas and possible leads while exploring tasty SF cuisines.

“In the Future Everything Will Be A Cafe" ! 1. Universities will become Cafes (virtual classes and the high price of an education) 2. Book Stores have become Cafes(Ebooks are coming of age-you can keep your library in your pocket) 3. Cafes will Displace Most Retail Shops (you can shop from the comfort of a Cafe, while avoiding crowds, parking, bad service, etc on Amazon.Com). 4. Offices Become Cafes Again (with the exception of Yahoo employees, notice all of the empty cubicles in most offices?) …

Considering getting involved in your community, professionally,culturally, and socially here in our "City" in the spirit of social action? - Look no further... Our Mission: Combining Business Development,Community Leadership,and Social Action, to expand economic opportunities for "The San Francisco Young Professional Community." "A City is only as cosmopolitan as the education,awareness and participation of its citizens." ~ anonymous Website: http://thesfypn.org/ Facebook Group: https://www.fac …

Startups for Profit * Purpose is the community and launchpad for startups that make a difference in peoples lives, solve the worlds problems, and achieve amazing financial success all at the same time. For anyone with a passion for charities, causes, entrepreneurship, and/or technology this is a community dedicated to your success.  This is the space for community leaders, philanthropists, technologists, creative talent, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs to come together to combine their ef …