Start-Ups for Social Change is an informal, bi-weekly meeting group facilitated by YaySay.org: an iconoclastic non-profit aimed at empowering individuals as socially-conscious consumers, micro-benefactors and entrepreneurs. After launching the group in NYC at the Brecht Forum we plan to spread in just 3 months to at least 6 other cities, and at equally awesome venues therein.   Our goal is to provide a supportive group in which we can all: - share entrepreneurial ideas with other ridiculously am …

… A chance to "Build Your Own Network" and go beyond "B-School", "Corporate Alumni", etc. 2. Early sign-ups will lead to seniority-based access! 3. A practical ground for trying "new" business skills without "fear factor". 4. Access and notification for skill-based workshops. 5. Access to a global network of talented management professionals & entrepreneurs. 6. Improved confidence & leadership skills through participation in group initiatives. A NOTE ON CRITICAL SKILL-GAPS! After much “busi …

… A day when everyone stays home from work, buys nothing with credit cards or debit cards, or from major corporations or fast food chains, takes all their money out of corporate banks, and only then will we start to see the corruption machine begin screeching to a halt.       Enough talk. Look where talks get us. Nowhere. Does anyone believe the corruption will just go away on it's own? Do we think that if we just ignore the problem and pretend it isn't there it will just vanish? (that is precisel …

This meetup is refreshingly different - mature black professionals connect not just to network, but also to socialize, rejuvenate and have fun! This group is for successful black women (40+) who are corporate or business professionals, entrepreneurs and/or independent contractors and want to connect socially with other interesting, inspiring and accomplished black women to kick-back, relax and unwind from the stresses of corporate and/or entrepreneurial life. YOU... live life to the fullest …

You in talent acquasition / recruitment? Then this group is for you!   Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, ERE.net members, and hiring managers. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, eRecruitment, social media, web 2.0/recruitment 2.0, talent management, best & next practices, and building business relationships. Corporate talent acquisition practitioners are especially encouraged to join to share your front line experience. Other Topics of discussion: metrics, recruitment tech …

The Sandbunker is the home for all Gen X and Gen Y golfers in the NYC, Tri-state area. The goal of this website is to expand your network of golfing buddies and to fill up any open spots for your tee time reservations.   If you've got openings for a tee time, please post them as an "idea".  I will go ahead and approve them as a meetup if everything looks good. 

I decided to start this group because I wanted to share more on applying the law of attraction to any business ( Corporate, small business, multilevel marketing, etc). There are five basics that allow L.O.A. to work faster. You should join if you want more out of your business and life. You should also join if you have read books on the L.O.A., the Secret, and books on vibration energy (Source).

… Unfortunately, as the board aged and it's more experienced members got involved in bigger and bigger projects - TV, feature films, advanced shorts and corporate video - it fell by the wayside. The purpose of this group is to pick up where the board left off. The mission is to provide a forum for learning, networking and to provide links to other groups, meetups, classes and events that will provide fodder to those who set out on the crazy path of no-lo budget filmmaking. The group itself will di …

… He has a busy private practice, offers corporate wellness seminars, and specializes in adaptive yoga for older adults, children with special needs, athletes, and performers.

If you an international artist of any discipline (writer, painter, architect, designer, performer, musician, etc.) and interested in meeting other creatives from abroad, this group is for you. Learn ways to network with the art communities in NYC as well as tips for international artists who have relocated to NYC ranging from artist visa concerns to housing. MESH: Based in New York City since 1998, MESH is a division of BNS Sessions, Inc., an S-Corporation registered with the state of New York a …

Meet friendly moms from Brooklyn and Moms who LOVE hanging out in Brooklyn, to talk about your kids and have fun! Come to a Meetup to share experiences, find advice, give support and make new friends. All moms are welcome! Open to Moms with kids from newborn to age 16. - Get exclusive deals, info on sales & discounts from major national Corporations & businesses in & around Brooklyn -exchange ideas & info with other local parents -check out our PACKED calendar of events -join us …

This group serves to first educate everyone on the negative influence of unlimited money on politics and then show what exactly can be done about it.  Everyone is welcome to join, from Republicans to Democrats, Tea Party members to Occupy members, and to your average Jane/Joe! We will discuss how money's increasing role in politics has slowly eaten away at our democracy and is at the root of almost all stalled/failed reform movements.   Whether it's... -the finance industry's ability to enact de …

Are you a young professional? Do you want to start a business in the BRIC economies? Are you hungry and driven? Entrepreneurs India is a Meet-Up group for mid-career level professionals who have been successful in their business environments but are now looking to start their own firms, particularly in India.

This group is created for all women working in IT industry. Our goal is to break glass ceiling and facilitate career advancement through networking , personal education and mentoring relationships. "The invisible barrier continues to exist on the way to top for all women in all countries. It is up to us to get together and make a difference!" - YuliaS Our meetings will be held in a way that will help woman to better understand themselves as well as corporate ethics, politics and culture. Rea …

Educate the Northeast United States Population to the immediate health dangers and environmental destruction of our water supply for pure corporate profit. My initial thoughts on this group, but completely open to discussion, is that we work together to find ways to use the power of social media and digital communications to educate the public, reaching as many people as possible; work with existing No Fracking organizations (although there are only a few); and ultimately find ways to put pressu …

Hello good people. I've been looking for a group in NYC to meet, exchange and share experiences with PR, media and communications experts. I work in the non-profit world, but am very keen to have creative people from all areas, all sectors. We will start with (in NY style) drinks and informal gatherings, and see where it takes us. Once we have a core group and volunteers to host, we'll get into presentations based on themes and current events. So if you are in the public relations domain, a medi …