MRREN opened doors in 1979. Today it is comprised of over 50,000 members nationwide, most of whom have purchased investment property with the help of our education and hands-on mentoring. Thanks to our size, there is no fee or obligation whatsoever to be a member. Like all real estate transactions we make our money from the seller, not the buyer, so you won't find expensive book and tape guru packages at MRREN. We walk the walk and have teams scouting the entire country for the absolute best rea …

Welcome players! This is a meet-up group for chess lovers in the Greater Los Angeles area. From novice to Grandmaster, all are welcome. This group is all-inclusive and you're welcome to join us in live meet-ups or online ones. Join us!

Meet with other local floor and online traders (face to face or online to your PC through our state of the art webinar tools) who engage in futures, index's, stocks, commodities and forex trading. The goals is to create a supportive environment where all group members can share their ideas, learn something new and ultimately achieve success in their trading plan. Our group includes experienced local floor and online traders and newbie’s looking to start out on the right trading foot. We will mee …

Are you mystified by internet marketing? Don't know what is right for your business? Website, social media, Pay Per Click? This group is for education on all things related to internet marking (This is not a sales pitch). We will review all the options available and explain how to choose what will be most cost effective for your type of business. What things you can effectively do yourself (and how) and what is better outsourced. How to find the right service providers.

Hello Everyone! Welcome to Great Educational Experiences (gee!) South Bay.  Gee! started offering enrichment/alternative education to homeschooled children in November 2009.  George Castro is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over twenty years experience in the not for profit sector and Cindy is a aerospace engineer with over twenty years working in her field.  We created gee! with the idea of bringing exceptional learning opportunities to the community.  Since we began, we have alw …

Calling all HR Superstars based in West LA! We're elite human resources practitioners who specialize in talent management, engagement/morale/culture, recruiting and compliance. This group of HR professionals together has decades of experience; some of us are rising stars while others are industry veterans. We get together to laugh, learn and have fun while exploring the hottest issues and latest topics related to workplace culture, compliance, leadership, training, harassment and other critica …

The goal for Blacks In Technology Los Angeles (BIT-LA) is to create a vibrant community of like-minded African American technology professionals, innovators and enthusiasts who are working with or interested in Web-based and related technologies. We’re talking the whole techie gamut from bloggers, digital media specialists, community managers and web masters to web designers, social media strategists, developers, online marketing experts, recruiters, software developers and project managers. And …

Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is a community outreach and advocacy program. Silva and Francis Battista, two of the original founders of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah launched L.A. Programs in 1991. From those first grassroots steps, which included assistance to animal victims of fires, riots and the Northridge earthquake, Best Friends - L.A. Programs has grown to become one of the most influential and effective animal welfare organizations in the L.A. area. Best …

"Since we can’t know what knowledge will be most needed in the future, it is senseless to try to teach it in advance. Instead, we should try to turn out people who love learning so much and learn so well that they will be able to learn whatever needs to be learned." -John Holt This Independent Homeschool group is dedicated to helping families that are currently home educating their pre-school or school-aged child(ren) independently. Although most of the material covered in our resources is gear …

I got a call several weeks ago, it was a very typical conversation. The lady on the other end was frustrated, bordering on angry. Who was she angry at?  The answer was so common: it was "us": web developers, web solution providers.  She felt cheated and robbed.  Her story as a litany of failed solutions, money wasted, and what she perceived as outright lying and cheating. She no longer trusted anyone in the web development industry. This always makes me a bit angry as well.  Part of anyone's rep …

We are a Long Beach, CA area E-commerce sellers group and are open to all who sell or have an interest in selling online. Get away from the computer and enjoy meeting monthly with other Sellers. Have fun and improve your personal economic future by learning how to help you grow your business from great speakers and your fellow members. We network, problem solve, find new tools and solutions to selling in the eCommerce format. Whether you sell on eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Ruby Lane, Craigslist or your …

This is a face-to-face version of the online LinkedIn group (see http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1895501). This group is dedicated to all such researchers and analysts who are interested in innovative research methods and analytics, as well as related software tools. It is a forum for researchers, analysts and practitioners to discuss about research methodology, research computing, research applications, research flow management, and research process standardization. It is also a place …

Are you eager to boost your profits at little or no cost? Simple changes in your strategies and tactics can double your income at no or little additional cost. This is both a mastermind and educational group. Our focus is on both online and offline strategies using time tested methods along with new media and resources to skyrocket your bottom line, often with less and expense and work.

Have you ever wanted to import an item from China, but thought it was too difficult?  Thought you had to go to China before you could start to import?  Well you may be surprised to find that it is a lot easier than you think, and you can use technology such as webcams and Skype to do business like you were there. I am currently importing items for my retail store from China every month, and I want to meet with others who are also importing goods.  I own a Tattoo Supply store and import 90% of th …

The objective of this group is to help foster stronger businesses within the Greater Los Angeles community through the development of a professional business network devoted to helping entrepreneurs and existing business owners realize their visions for their businesses and personal lives. Aside from the valuable connections that you will make in this group, the members will be exposed to a number of educational tools, valuable resources and opportunities for personal and business development th …

The purpose of this Meetup is to provide education and networking opportunities for those involved in providing services and products to other businesses.

Join us for Xbox Tournaments at the Microsoft Store! We'll be releasing midnight launch party information as well as Xbox tournaments, PC LAN parties, and other gamer tournaments. Compete for great prizes and meet fellow gamers in your area! Follow us on our page for future events! Check out our next tournament coming to the South Coast Plaza Microsoft Store. Do you want to host a gaming event? Committed to community and business development The Microsoft Stores features a fully equipped theater …

The Event Planners Association is an organization that creates a unique support system for event and amusement professionals by providing the foundation for a successful business which encompasses education, certification, networking, insurance, legal assistance, internet marketing and regulatory support while maintaining and facilitating the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. This group is perfect for new small business owners who would like to build relationships with local e …

Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 35 cities and 15 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a …

Welcome to Life's Journey Homeschool Group! We are an inclusive and member-driven group. Our primary goal is to give homeschooling families a way to share activities with other homeschoolers. Doing fun things together gives us all more opportunities to establish meaningful connections, support each other, and build community. This group relies on our members to schedule real-life events and activities, and build our online community. All members of Life's Journey Homeschool Group are encouraged …

In an effort to bring more value to these social media meetup groups, I have joined forces with hundreds of other small business owners such as yourself. These business owners are all members of the LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce and are already members of the latest and greatest Meetup group created by the chamber, myself and Brandon Lewis of Nerd Alert as co-chairs. LA Online Media & Tech Meetup Group Be sure and join this hot new meetup group ASAP LA Online Media & Tech Meetup Group …

Come get a taste of real meaty content from the actual courses sold by the top names in teaching people how to make money online and off. These are some of the top selling high-end courses and this is never a pitch fest. We get together once a month and preview a marketing course from one of the giants in the industry and then hold a Q&A session. All the videos are taken right from the best courses on all aspects of marketing. So far, we have already aired content with… Gary Halbert, John Carlt …

THE ORANGE COUNTY HIKING CLUB #1 Hiking & Backpacking group in Orange County & California A charitable nonprofit organization serving our community. "Reconnecting our community with nature!" Welcome Hikers & Backpackers, From SUKI REED OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com. Join "hikeminded" people on beginning to advanced walks, hikes, and outdoor adventures with over 100 family style hikes per month. Come reconnect with nature; explore Southern CA and more; hi …

WELCOME! Our monthly support group meetings are open to Individuals and Families (kids age 11 and older) with: Asperger's Syndrome (diagnosed and undiagnosed] High-Functioning Autism (HFA) [diagnosed and undiagnosed] PDD-NOS [diagnosed and undiagnosed] www.ocaspergers.org 2012 Theme:  "Asperger's 411" Got guestions.... We have answers * * * Next Meeting Sept. 24th St. Andrews Church, Newport Beach 7-9pm Next North County Meeting Sept 24th *Can you help? We need a North County Location* Br …

Do you relentlessly pursue personal growth? Do you feel compelled to help others? Are you compassionate and sensitive to other people's feelings? Are you a "big picture" person? Do you prefer meaningful/substantive conversation? Do you feel like you have a sense of mission? Do you have deep feelings that you fear no one else truly understands? Do you prize friendly cooperation? If you do, you may be an iNtuitive Feeler (NF). --==PURPOSE OF GROUP==-- Myers-Briggs (MBTI) iNtuitive Feelers (NF) / K …

Need to update your skills as a web or mobile developer?  Are you a video editor wanting to learn a new video editing app?  Do you work with images in Photoshop every day, but want to improve your workflows?  Are you a project manager looking to learn agile project management?   If you are a web or mobile developer, digital filmmaker, game creator, graphics designer, producer, project manager or any other kind of digital media creator, then this study group is for you! I created the Los Angeles …

We are a local group of compassionate people dedicated to healthy lifestyles that promote kindness and peace in our community.  We're based in Orange County, California.  However, our offerings are relevant for people anywhere in the world as online wellness sessions and virtual events. Veganism is the foundation for justice, health, wholeness, and compassion in our lives and in the larger world. I've found that there are many vegan groups out there, but many of us (including myself) would benef …

Business by referral is one of the most powerful ways of generating revenue for your small business. Whether you own a traditional business, home based business, online business or are a small business professional it's a form of business development you can master. But, it takes time, a plan of action and a set of habits to master the art and science of word of mouth referrals. This Meetup is dedicated to helping you develop and implement a Referral Plan of Action. Each local small business own …