This group is focused on educating developers on how to use the Microsoft .NET platform for web and windows development.    Topics include all aspects of development for desktop, browser and web services, as well as architectural choices and application development frameworks. We provide a face to face forum and encourage peer learning and networking. We maintain a focus on development practices, demonstrations and show & tell in developer-centric interactive sessions.   Meetings are free - plea …

Personal Development Champions is a San Francisco Bay Area Organization whose members share an enthusiasm for Success-Based Personal Development! It's members are obsessed with reaching their full potential by utilizing educational tools that allow them to overcome their own limitations and self created obstacles.   Through a wide range of activities including and topics listed below we meet to research, brainstorm, socialize and educate ourselves as to both classic as well as modern personal de …

Are you looking for a new job, but struggling to find one? The best way to enhance your job prospects is by expanding your network and your search strategies. Our mission is to help you build networks and strategies by assembling professionals from many industries and providing a forum where you can learn, share your experiences, and announce your goals and needs. Please remember: This group is neither selling anything nor looking to be solicited. Members that do not abide by this policy may be …

… We meet throughout the Bay Area, and our meetups follow four major themes: * Startup to Success: Helping new and mid-career journalists learn skills that lead to jobs in today's media environment (EG: Learning WordPress, video, social media, etc.) * Rethinking Coverage: Dealing with the ethical, entrepreneurial and practical issues of covering today's top stories through new media. (EG: the California prisons, Middle East uprising, etc.) * Community Voices: New community news organizations …

  San Francisco SQL Server User Group We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Microsoft office in San Francisco. Meetings are free - please join us! * Network with other Developers and DBAs * Get the latest and greatest SQL Server news * Have your SQL Server questions answered by Microsoft insiders * Get the inside track on emerging technologies * Learn valuable information for career development * Enjoy dinner, drinks, and valuable software giveaways 6:30 to 7:00 pm – Introd …

To develop a social, educational, employment, and networking forum for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in the Bay Area.

Greetings web, social, console, mobile game and application developers, game designers and entrepreneurs. You will recognize the Silicon Valley, San Francisco, East Bay IGDA Chapters and other Bay Area Game and application developer group friends here. All are welcome. Join us to grow and present your games and apps and related tools and platforms. Find other game developers for your projects. Get or give advice on design, funding, art, technical architecture, careers for your game or applicatio …

This group is for San Francisco Bay-area Web and Mobile Designers, Developers, Information Architects, Usability Experts, User Experience Designers, Web Producers, Programmers, Flash Animators, etc. - anyone involved in the designing, developing, programming and implementation of web sites and mobile applications. At our meetings we'll network with others in the industry; compare the latest tools, trends, theories, languages and templates; trade advice on careers; share knowledge, tips and trick …

… Our goal is to advance our members’ professional capabilities and career development opportunities, while connecting with the area marketing community at large. We provide a variety of services and benefits to our members, such as Monthly educational and networking programs Professional development through volunteer and leadership opportunities Published resources to help keep members current on the latest innovations in marketing A robust collegiate program, in concert with leading Bay Area …

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 …

… Sample club projects include providing minority women with routine medical care, funding domestic violence shelters, sponsoring career development programs for teen mothers, and tutoring women in literacy and basic job skills. There are eight Soroptimist groups in the Bay Area. The Soroptimist organization provides an enriching environment for women to develop friendships while experiencing the satisfaction of their collective efforts to improve their community.

Are you a professional geek? Working otaku? Nerd-for-hire? This is the place to go to network, hang out, and meet your fellow professionals!

Welcome to TAP-SF!  Our group's mission is to enhance the Taiwanese American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development and Taiwanese cultural exploration.  We invite you to join us! 

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… Please email this link to your friends: http://www.meetup.com/Women-Entrepreneurs-Small-Business-Owners/ At the Meet Ups, you will learn all manner us useful things for entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, business, sales, marketing, small business, business development, having an online presence, social media, social marketing, networking, growing your business, and more. Join Women Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners today, and become part of the tribe of movers and shakers!

… Jim Dowling, founder of Change With Purpose Coaching and lead organizer of the San Francisco Professional Career Network. We are bringing together our passion and skill to help professionals make important changes in their lives. Professionals often fall into the trap of losing sight of possibilities because of their circumstances, or influences outside themselves. We are dedicated to providing professionals with the tools to create lasting and sustainable change in the way they feel and act abo …