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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

The purpose of this group is to bring together those "rockstar" recruiting professionals that want to continue building their skillset and network with others in our profession.

… 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.

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 …

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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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!

NORCAL COACHING COMMUNITY   This group exists to provide a forum where coaches, mentors, and advisors can connect, grow, and succeed. We are a group of professionals committed to excellence in executive and business coaching, life and career coaching, or professions that include elements of mentoring and advising. These are our values: 1) CONNECT -- Our environment is one of fun and camaraderie. While we take our professionalism very seriously, we also believe in the sanctity of enjoying life …

This is a group for people passionate about bringing technology solutions to the social sector--people who want to come together to write code that actually matters. Do you believe in the power of pro bono work? Want to learn how it can transform you and your career? Come join us.

Are you interested in Accent Reduction? Join this group. We will meet to discuss what Accent Reduction is and how it can help you to communicate with confidence and authority in your career, and your social interactions. There will be a different guest speaker for every scheduled Meetup.