The Location Based Marketing Association of SF is an international group dedicated to fostering research, education and collaborative innovation at the intersection of people, places and media. Our goal is simple; To educate, share best practices, establish guidelines for growth and to promote the services of member companies to brands and other content-related providers. Members of the LBMA include retailers, agencies, advertisers, media buyers, software and services providers, and wireless co …

… Then, one of the members delivers a 15-30 minute promotional presentation to the group telling all the other members in more depth about his or her business or profession, the types of products or services provided, and what distinguishes the member's business from its competitors.The club's membership is limited to only one representative from each type of business or profession. As a result, all tax and accounting referrals go to the one CPA in the club, all real estate legal matters go to the …

Are you a professional offering self-help services such as coaching or therapy? Want to step up your business by having more web presence, network with other professionals and gain more clients? We are a network of professionals in the self-help industry. This group is for coaches, therapists, psychiatrists and all service providers in the self-help industry. We'll learn from each other and leverage our experience, and utilize a network to help you with web marketing. Network and collaborati …

… Your participation will help you: Become more comfortable in front small and large groups Learn to trust yourself Speak and think on your feet Increase your presence and charisma Improve by using coaching, training, and one-on-one feedback Build your public speaking skills in a fun and very supportive environment Deal with your fear and anxiety Participants have included; small business owners, students, coaches, speakers, teachers, real estate agents, and professional service provider …

Webwallflower Events gives the San Francisco Web 2.0 community a regular listing of upcoming startup and tech related events, discounts, and opportunities.  With bi-weekly mailings sent out to over 5k entrepreneurs (sign up to receive those at http://webwallflower.com), this is one of the best places to learn about how to get yourself and your company out to the hottest networking events. Join if you are an entrepreneur, investors, service provider, developer, or just plain interested in the …

… If you are new to this movement, some helpful additional information and resources can be found on the websites of the Prostitutes Education Network (http://www.bayswan.org/), the Sex Workers Outreach Project (http://www.swop-usa.org), Erotic Service Providers Union (http://www.espu-ca.org), and Californians for Privacy (http://www.californians4privacy.us/). Thank you for your interest and participation in this Meetup!

The SVForum Main Event is held monthly, at Cooley LLP, 3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto. Attendance is typically 75-100 Entrepreneurs, Executives, VCs and Service Providers. Each Main Event begins at 6 pm with a networking hour that includes a buffet dinner followed by a headliner speaker program.

When I, among a group of concerned citizens, visited Senator Feinstein's office in Washington DC, her aide who met with us said that he could not stress enough the power of letter-writing. Noting the disparity between what most people want and what is being legislated, I started hosting letter-writing parties, including a potluck dinner and piano recital. (I have a concert grand piano and have played Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and Gershwin at prior meetups). As a group, we start by discussing current …

We are a team committed to men living successful lives. We do this by providing a safe place for men to be themselves. At our meetings we check in with each other as a gauge of how we are “being the man we’ve always wanted to be”. We also know it’s important to have fun. As a men’s team we are supporting project ELF (Everybody Loves Families). This is a community service project where we - as a team - support families to have a Christmas they wouldn’t have otherwise. This year we need your help. …

We're a group of gay and bi guys in our 30s and 40s who are looking to reinvest in our community. We organize fun and relevant community service projects that provide leaderhip opportunities and build friendships. Our goal is to make San Francisco a safe and happy place for everyone - by building bridges between our many social networks through service and social awareness.  

DaVinci Institute is proud to launch DaVinci Coders in both Denver and San Francisco. The purpose of DaVinci Coders is to reboot your life and sharpen your professional skills. These classes are all about creating return on investment. Whether you are self-employed or looking to bolster your resume, DaVinci Coders will provide you with the necessary skills to compete in the marketplace. DaVinci Coders instructors provide not only technical knowledge, but practical real-world solutions. Instructo …

A group focused on helping job and career seekers of all levels with resume writing, interview coaching, and job market presentation advice. About the organizer: I work as a professional resume writer and career coach for a career services firm in San Francisco called LiveCareer (livecareer.com). I want to help those currently in the job market succeed in taking their careers to the next level. I plan to hold monthly meetups to answer questions and provide advice on issues surrounding entry or m …

… BASES will be providing information, free services, event discounts and pass-codes, and monthly networking event and technology presentations.

One Brick (http://sfbay.onebrick.org/) provides volunteer support to local non-profit and community organizations in the Bay Area and in chapters around the country. When you want to volunteer but can't commit those four hours every Saturday morning, check out our calendar of events - http://sfbay.onebrick.org/calendar/ - where you'll find a variety of volunteer activities that let you give back to your community.  Just find an event that interests you, at a time when you are available, and RSVP …

We're a group of socially-conscious urban professionals who want to meet new, awesome people while helping out an amazing cause! Social for a Cause is the official Meetup group for Education Through Music-Bay Area. Budget cuts have taken the music out of schools throughout the Bay Area, despite numerous studies that show its importance in a child’s education. ETM-Bay Area provides year-long, comprehensive music education for every child in six low-income elementary schools – and we keep expandin …

Family Paths is a non-profit agency in Alameda County, with the mission of strengthening family relationships by providing mental health and supportive services with respect, integrity, compassion, and hope. Family Paths has a vision of a safe and secure home for every child, and believes that mental health and supportive services for families move us toward that vision. The Family Paths board is seeking enthusiastic members to help in the board’s objectives of overseeing the agency, providin …