This Meetup Group will focus on the Lean Startup Methodology developed by Eric Ries and the implementation of this methodology by product and service startups. The format will be member discussions and presentations by entrepreneurs practicing and succeeding by using The Lean Start principles. The idea is to work together to understand the concepts and to encourage and assist members in applying the process to their product or service. For this meet up to be successful, it will be necessary for …

We are enterprising and creative small business owners coming together to support each other in the rewarding and challenging entrepreneurial journey. This is a group by the people, for the people, dedicated to providing networking opportunities, trainings on topics relevant to small businesses, and a forum for discussions and support related to the unique experience of developing and running a small business. We welcome everyone, and encourage collaborative participation in building a supporti …

Want your marketing efforts to BLAST you to success? You can create fireworks and excitement, when promoting your company! HOW? With TNT-Success! A unique group created to connect entrepreneurs, business owners, speakers and authors, our group goals are: • Social activities – Fun shifts attention and clears the way for vibrant thinking • Education – Expertise increases opportunities • Strategic partners – Marketing alliances produce cost effective marketing • Effective connections - Relationship …

ATTENTION: Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Service Professionals "What goals would YOU like to finally achieve?" - Have Better Communication Skills with Friends, Family, Co-Workers .... Your BOSS?? - Achieve a dramatic increase in income - Without a dramatic increase in Work and Stress?? - Gain the ability to maintain an unshakable positive attitude - Regardless of the situation?? - Attract more money - Without having to compromise your values or integrity?? - Stay in b …

Meet with other Entrepreneurs, Inventors and Artisans to discuss, plan and build things to stimulate our minds, have fun and even make some money! Are you interested in meeting people who REALLY build stuff? If so, then you've come to the right place! Whatever your interest...Mechanics (including robotics and radio control), Electronics, Chemistry (including cooking and mixology), Physics, Science, Astronomy or any other kind of Technology...This is the place for you! Whether you're a builder yo …

Have you ever wanted to start an internet marketing business? Or perhaps you already have a business and are looking for a way to better way to market to your current customer base through email? Maybe you're interested in creating an information product, such as how to train your dogs, how to play guitar, or whatever else you already know how to do! Essentially: selling information. That's what this group is all about, a mastermind group of fellow entrepreneurs looking to meet up with like mind …

RUNE, Inc. is a new type of social, professional and political networking group. Comprised of R.U.N.E. (social events), Urban Sac (networking events) and Urban Blessings (charity events), RUNE, Inc. is set to elevate Sacramento’s fragmented social scene into one rivaling other major cities around the country. RUNE, Inc. hosts events for the social professional between the ages of 25 and 45+. Our events are designed to help you network with other driven individuals in the community through fun so …

The Genuine Networking Association was created to provide Northern California Business Professionals with an affordable alternative to meeting other like-minded business professionals. FREE NETWORKING!!! :-) We understand during these trying times that not everyone can afford to spend a lot of money on networking. Also, while we are not discouraging other groups, we feel that you don't need to spend a lot of money or waste your time at other events, that are not going to be the most productive u …

Our group has the mission to empower women who are trying to get started in business or already in existing business and need the networking, direction, and expertise of others who have been there before you. EMPOWERMENT is key to success. Come out and bring your business cards along with your business testimony and for those who are just starting...it can provide you with solid information and foundation to gain confidence in going forward into the world of business.  This is an interactive gro …

The Sacramento's Creative Class meet up group is a growing community of folks who believe Sacramento is a great city and want to be part of making it the best place to live and work. We do that by building community around connecting local talent, creativity and innovation to economic prosperity. Our events run the gamut from a weekly bull session to monthly book clubs, one-time workshops, mixers, readings, and book launches, just to name a few. We aim to connect with the most interesting people …

Hacker Lab is a collaborative workspace and organization of hackers, makers, and entrepreneurs. We foster technology through community education and mentorship. Together we are building a startup community and innovative ecosystem! Join us! BUILD CODE UNITE!

What you seek is seeking you. —Rumi This group is for any woman that is seeking... connection, inspiration, awakening desires, busting through blocks and limiting beliefs, having FUN, laughing, feeling alive, finding the fierce, forgiveness, expansion, collaboration, insight, and adventure in both life and business/career. Downtown Women of Sacramento invites you to come and join in the fun. New to the group? A little nervous joining in an activity? Bring a friend, or email me, and I will be y …

Rudy Ruettiger From The Inspired Movie "Rudy" and Successful Thinkers Invites You to Come to our mixers and get more business!! Keep Your Business Healthy! Meet other businesses for business networking... You must reserve a spot in advance! Learn about online social networking.. Rudy on FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/RudyTheRealRudy In Sacramento Join Us Now RSVP or Share this with a friend Today! Hear The Buzz! http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WkxZHtk4 We have several preview Meetup …

What is Mastery for Women? It is a call to action, a movement, a safe place where women can support each other to reach the goals and desires that tug at their hearts and souls. Mastery for Women is more than just networking - it is a development of self and others; providing a blueprint for making the lives of others better and in the process enriching our own. We have just begun. Mastery for Women is a division of Successful Thinkers Network, where building relationships is the key. Our groups …

This group is for women who lead busy lives, but would like to get together to have fun, empower each other, share their business ideas, go to plays, concerts, take short weekend trips, find a work-out buddy, play cards, go shopping, have coffee, make friends, or whatever you feel like doing. It's a place to make a friend and do things as a group, or just a couple of people. I want the women in this group to feel comfortable and be who they are. Another aspect of this group will be to learn abou …

EFA members are editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, independent publishers, translators, and others who offer a broad range of skills and specialties. Membership in EFA is one way to establish yourself as a professional freelance editor. Our chapter is about finding and strengthening connections among editors and those who use their diverse services in the Northern California area. Already have plenty of cred in your field but want to write or edit in a different industry or g …

This group is open to anyone interested in photography, that includes photographers, make up artists, fashion designers/stylists, hair stylists and models.

Business Networking Has Evolved uLinkNetwork members and partners collaborate to build referrals and stimulate business through technology, social media and special networking events. We are the 1st & only business referral organizatoin to use a smart phone mobile APP so you can point, click and connect. The uLink philosophy is simple: leverage today's digital media with fantastic in-person networking events. True success comes when customers and colleagues become marketing evangelists for comm …

This group is going to offer resources for entrepreneurs and writers in the greater Sacramento area. We are going to focus on FUN networking events, as well as a variety of educational workshops. We are looking for authors, aspiring writers, and fellow entreprenuers! We look forward to meeting you. Our first meeting will be a workshop formatt in Roseville and the majority of our meetings will be at FUN locations downtown.

LOOKING TO GENERATE MORE REFERRAL BUSINESS?The Sacramento Business Referral Network and Leads Group is a local community of non-competing  business owners and professionals whose members actively work to refer and generate business leads for one another.Through regular meetings and referral activities our members help you find new clients and grow your business.WHAT IS A LEADS GROUP? HOW DOES IT WORK?A leads group usually have anywhere from 15-40 committed members that represent non-competing bu …

Family Resource Connection is a networking group for family friendly businesses in the Sacramento Area. Family Resource Connection (FRC) members are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, education, information, products, and support to families throughout the Greater Sacramento Area. www.familyresourceconnection.com

Hi there, This group's focus is on educating the small business community about internet, mobile, social and web marketing best practices. We'll be making some big changes here soon as well we just inherited this group. We'll offer loads of resources and soon, we'll announce our first meeting, so we can get together in person. Please use the discussion area to ask questions about specific areas of internet, mobile, social and web marketing that you are having trouble with. My team and I look …

We are a group of people helping business owners grow their business one referral at a time.

Missing the witty, intellectual, and ambitious vibe of your East Coast college/university days? Let's revive it in this group for women and men who are graduates of Seven Sister and Ivy League schools. We'll meet for socializing and business networking -- attending events, eating at restaurants, and sipping lattes together around town. Seven Sister and Ivy League schools include the following: Barnard/Columbia Smith/Yale Radcliffe/Harvard Mount Holyoke/Dartmouth Bryn Mawr/University of Pennsylv …

Sacramento's Social Media for Small Business Meetup: Learn how to leverage the power of Social Media for small business to grow your business. Meet other small business owners who are also learning how to best use these social technologies to explore new developments in social media and emerging best practices. Brought to you by WinningLocal.com

Business Women in the Roseville/Placer area or wanting to do business in the area are welcome to join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We meet at the Old Spaghetti Factory on Sunrise Blvd in Roseville. Networking starts at 11:00 with lunch at 11:30.

If you are looking to grow both personally and professionally, then this is the group for you! Meet up with like-minded, driven professionals who are all out to learn, grow, and lead! Learn from some of the biggest names in business on how they got to where they are today. In corporate America today, lets face it, there are not a lot of executives in business rushing to divulge everything they know about making it to the top and building a highly successful business, but in this group setting, r …