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 - please …

Would you like to know what’s hot in the market now? Does your resume reflect the skills and experience that you really have?  How can you stand out when applying to and for those jobs, how can you differentiate yourself from the crowd?  What about the soft skills that aren't really measureable, would you like a tune up on those?  If you are between jobs, looking for a better fit, promotions, this group will be GREAT for you : )

NAAAP San Francisco is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We serve and support organizations, associations, and enterprises committed to the betterment of the Asian American community. The NAAAP-SF cultivates, supports, and promotes Asian American leaders. NAAAP offers professional development opportunities on the local and national level, engages its membership in community service, and organizes professional networking events. Through NAAAP, members work together to enhance l …

Please follow us on twitter @ieeescvgold and like us on Facebook! IEEE - GOLD Silicon Valley What is GOLD? GOLD is the Graduates of the Last Decade affinity group of the IEEE. We are an outreach group of the IEEE focused on getting new members involved with the IEEE, especially those who have graduated recently. Our focus is to provide networking (social), technical and professional development events. If you are not a graduate of the last decade though you are still more than welcome to attend …

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 …

This group is for those interested in exploring and sharing the power of a foundation of strengths whether for personal development or career development. The strengths approach invites all of us to identify our unique talents, develop those into strengths and then focus on those strengths while mitigating weaknesses. Anyone who has used tools such as StrengthsFinder 2.0 or StandOut or any other strengths or personality assessment and would like to meet other strengths enthusiasts are invited to …

Join us! San Francisco Bay Area Journalists is a nonprofit group of journalists navigating the transition to the next era of journalism by sharing insights on high quality reporting, sustainable jobs, diversity, editorial independence and press freedoms. (We also have a lot of fun!)  Our meetups are all free or low-cost. SF Bay Area Journalists operates as part of Newswire21.org, an award-winning nonprofit news organization focused on finding sustainable ways to blend the passion of community r …

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 – Introductions, fo …

Have you been coding for 3+ years? Are you looking to meet other women in software engineering to share experiences and tips to help with career development? Then join this group and let's create a network where we can learn from each others successes and mistakes!

This is the meetup page for the Rotaract Club of Greater Fremont, a young professionals' business & service club for the San Francisco Bay Area cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City. WHAT IS ROTARACT Rotaract is an international service & business clubs for young professionals ranging from ages 18 to 30. As one of Rotary International's youth programs, Rotaract club members--or "Rotaractors", actively participate in community service events both locally and internationally, professional dev …

We are women who are busy, career minded, and driven, but who also need a social life and amazing women to spend time with. We have a passion for growing our professional lives but also enjoy having our nights out, cocktails, dancing, shopping, brunching, staying fit, love fashion, exploring the city, attending the latest exhibit, live music, the theater, and dining. We are young professionals between the ages of 24-35 and are wanting to heighten our San Francisco experience but also develop mea …

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 …

We all realize that the job market has changed dramatically. Networking is now the best way to gain employment! As a group, we will host networking events, workshops, and teleconferences regarding employment opportunities, coaching, and training seminars.

Are you holding an H1-B Work Visa or once had a H1-B Work Visa in the US? There are shared experiences among us. Let's celebrate the facts that we come from all over the world to this country to excel in our respective fields. Events organized include information sessions about H1-B/EB2/EB3/Green card issues as well as social mixers for people to make new friends.

Calling business owners and professionals who wants to network in Fremont, Union City, Newark, Pleasanton and Milpitas areas. This is a social networking group that promotes ONLINE and OFFLINE networking by meeting face to face once a week at retail /local venues. We promote local business and practice "paying it forward" by linking and referring each other's business to perfect match. Successful Thinkers Meetup is a FREE membership meetup that creates an environment of knowing each member as a …

Hi everyone! This looks like a brand-new meetup but actually we're not - Lighten Up is adding a San Francisco location to our well-established Silicon Valley meditation group. You can cruise over to the Silicon Valley Lighten Up Meditation Meetup to see what we've been doing down there for the past few years. * * * Lighten Up Meditation is now offering free Intro to Meditation classes and Group Meditations are now being offered in San Francisco! Yes there's a lot of meditation groups in SF but …

Meet other local executives to discuss topics of the day in Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovations, Enterprise 2.0 , Social Enterprise , Social CRM , Social Media , Social Networking and Technology spaces. You can become a fan of our Social CRM facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/SocialCRMWorl ...  and join our group on LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=25 ...  where we also post job openings, have discussions and read news. Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/glfceo . …

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 …

Soroptimist is an international volunteer service organization for business and professional women that works to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Soroptimist International of San Francisco is part of Soroptimist International, comprising almost 100,000 members in about 120 countries around the world. If you would like to know more about the Soroptimist, please also see our website at http://www.soroptimist.org The heart of Soroptimist's mission …

For all committed to professional growth and embracing new exciting tools and skills. You are curious, authentic and moved to elevate not only yourself but those around you. Are you ready to swing full out to find new levels of success?

The San Francisco chapter of the American Marketing Association is the leading organization for professional and student marketers in the Bay Area. Founded in 1937, our chapter reflects the innovation, standards of excellence, and industry and population diversity for which the Bay Area is known and celebrated. Our goal is to advance our members’ professional capabilities and career development opportunities, while connecting with the leading-edge Bay Area marketing professionals.

Want to explore technology, science, and music, film? Take free classes from https://www.udacity.com/ and https://www.coursera.org/ and collaborate with a group to discover! These classes are great help whether you are building a startup or just want to keep updated on technology and arts. Feel free to post a discussion event through the "Suggest a New Meetup" feature.

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!

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.

Mandarin English Toastmasters (MET)  is a fun and friendly way to improve your Mandarin and English communication skills. Mandarin speakers and English speakers of all levels are welcome! You are invited to visit a meeting and observe as a guest. You can visit meetings on Wednesday, Thursday, or both: http://sj-met.wikispaces.com/ http://mandarinenglish.wikispaces.com/ You're welcome to visit our sister clubs in Mountain View, Palo Alto, and San Francisco: http://www.meetup.com/FlyingToasters/ …

YOUR PROFESSIONAL WEDDING & EVENT RESOURCE OUR GOALS: - To create lasting relationships with fellow event professionals - To share knowledge, tips, and experiences - To actively help each other grow our businesses We are currently looking for a core group of people from different parts of the Bay Area, who are willing to put in some time and effort to organize and/or host meetups for this group, and keep it an ongoing active resource for fellow event professionals to connect with each other, a …

This is a networking group for advertising account planners, strategists, market researchers and marketing professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is the counterpart to the LinkedIn group.