We’re connecting Silicon Valley Administrators who want to develop and nurture more “Business Friends.” Our structured approach to meeting people makes this a productive, meaningful and enjoyable way to develop a network of administrators in many of the local companies. We also feature "Preferred Vendors" as a way to bring together businesses and the corporate "gatekeepers." We alternate meeting in the south bay and on the peninsula. We hope you'll join us because we want to meet you.

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 …

Bay Area Operations Management is professional network organization dedicated to sharing knowledge, ideas, best practices in area of Supply Chain management, Operations Management, Demand Forecasting, and IT applications. Its membership is open to people with experience in the subject matter and those interested to gain insights. Bay area operations management provides face to face forum for meeting contacts in the industry, learning and sharing. As operating model, Bay Area Operations manageme …

Join the San Francisco's Bay Area most successful network of young professionals and create your own business opportunities. Read the below for details and a list of participating companies. Mail membership@ypn-online.org to join our mailing list. YPN (SJC) is a non-profit community of young professionals in Silicon Valley with sister chapters in Austin, Atlanta, Bangalore, Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Raleigh and Vancouver. The group started off as an organ …

This Meetup is for anyone seeking a job who is willing to receive and give support to others who are on the same mission. Join us for networking, sharing resources, and exchanging job hunting advice. Bring your resume and business cards if you have them and also bring any job leads or resources that you can share with us. It is free to join this meetup and please attend!

Yes, we are career movers and shakers, and layoff busters. In any economy, we know how to adapt. We will be PRO-Active and not RE-active. We will put ourselves in the driver seat. --this is our pledge. Hop on board. Have you been recently laid-off? Are you fearing a layoff? Do you want a new career or to open a business? Does your resume and cover letter need revamping? Do you need a new direction or way to make a living? Have you ever wanted to start a business but did not now how to go about i …

When businesses in the Silicon Valley need help overcoming government action, proposed new laws, taxes or regulations, they turn to the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber, with a history and track record for effective advocacy. President & CEO Matthew Mahood and the Vice President of Public Policy are the chamber’s chief spokespersons to government and the region’s many stakeholder agencies, organizations and groups. They are assisted by the chamber’s policy committees, Executive Committee, Board o …

We are Tech in Motion: Silicon Valley. This group is designed for anyone and everyone interested in technology. If you are a tech lover, an expert in the field or simply want to know more about the industry this is the place for you. Tech in Motion is designed for you, so let’s make this group amazing and help bring the sprawling Silicon Valley Tech community closer and do something great! Have something cool you want to hear discussed? Tell us about it! *We already have 2 staffing firms dedica …

Are you looking to improve your American English pronunciation or accent? Are you a Silicon Valley professional who uses English for business? Are you looking for opportunities to network and meet other professionals who speak English as a Second Language? This meetup is a support group for professionals looking to improve their American English pronunciation and accent. We are supported by Ovient English (http://www.ovient.com), a Silicon Valley company that provides English Training for Profes …

The Purpose of the Group "It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not." Author Unknown. In short, the purpose of this group is to help you break free from what holds you back (procrastination, perfectionism, self-doubt and fear) so you can achieve your career dreams. The group will provide thought-provoking and interactive workshops designed to help you set and achieve goals in various areas of your life. “Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and …

The Mission Promote Her Business (PHB) began as a vision sparked by a creative serial entrepreneur who passionately desired to see other women entrepreneu-HERS succeed in businesses longer than the 5 years they were estimated to last before going under. Namely, she understood how badly it hurt to give business(es) your 100% and NOT be successful, and she didn’t want other entrepreneurs to suffer from the same heartbreak! Accordingly, in 2012, Josephine Hanan, affectionately known as “Jos, teamed …

Silicon Valley's Blend of Brown A feminine union of polished leaders This group brings together ALL women of color who seek collaboration and support in their professional careers and businesses. In the Bay Area many women of color have careers that lack mentorship and management from someone that remotely resembles them. Are you one of these women? For example, when it comes to women in technology the numbers fall short. For women of color in the technology industry those numbers are even sm …

This is a group to connect the alumni of 20 National Institutes of Technology in India. Sridhar Muppalla (1989 - 1993, NIT Warangal) is the founder of our group and is our NIT Brand Ambassador. There are two goals for our group. Primary goal is to foster networking among alumni especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. We have an estimated 6000 NITians in the Bay Area. Our second goal is simpler: Building the NIT brand. Our group conducts monthly network meets in the Bay Area. The first meet …

Transform every aspect of your life. “The most exciting breakthroughs of the 21st century will not occur because of technology but because of an expanding concept of what it means to be human." John Naisbitt, Author - Megatrends Too often, we attempt to compartmentalize our lives into the roles we play: boss, mother, co-worker, sister, accountant, caretaker, or husband. There are so many hats to wear and only so many hours in which to get everything done. At the end of the day we're left wonderi …

The mission of Women MBA Connect (WMC) is to promote, educate, and connect professional women who have earned graduate level degrees and are pursuing careers in business. This San Francisco Bay Area organization is dedicated to advance the leadership and professional success of women by developing and cultivating a network that stimulates professional opportunities, encourages personal development, and provides continuing business education for its members.

Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs is a professional networking group for (you guessed it) entrepreneurs in the San Francisco Bay Area who run or are inspired to start their own businesses.  We all have a goal of building our businesses through referrals and building a solid marketing system. As the organizer, fellow-business owner, and career coach, I am excited to hear stories of your success and give you tips of what worked for me and what did not, especially using social media. I understand personal …

Did you know that the average knowledge retention rate six weeks after a typical business seminar is only 10%?! This is not a seminar. This is group coaching and brain storming on YOUR business issues. You will get personalized action plans to immediately implement in your business every week we meet. Other benefits of this meetup are: -Meeting other local Business Owners. -Developing deep relationships with other members that will produce new customers -Get advice and avoid costly mistakes …

The PM PM SIG, an open forum community of practice, promotes excellence in project management and collaboration among Silicon Valley professionals. Our informal meetings facilitate the exchange of ideas, best practices, new methodologies, tools, resources and networking with local experts who deliver compelling, timely programs. We seek to grow future leaders and welcome all who are interested.

Entrepreneurs, you may be in business for yourself but you are not by yourself! This meetup is a place for business owners and entrepreneurs to meet and exchange ideas. The main focus of this group is to assist Small Business owners in growing their businesses by networking and exchanging information. Enabling our members to grow, expand and flourish in their endeavors. This meetup is being brought to you by Tamian Associates, a firm that is committed to your successful business. We do Business …

Introduction to PMI Silicon Valley Chapter, Inc. The Silicon Valley Chapter is a regional component of PMI and a resource for all aspects of project management leadership and information in California's Silicon Valley (southern end of San Francisco Bay). The chapter’s 2,000 plus members enjoy over 180 yearly local activities supported by an all volunteer staff. In addition, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification has been achieved by over 50% of its members. The Chapter’s mission i …

Silicon Valley Impact & Influential Leaders! What’s your next step? Starting a new business? Finding a new career that give you a sense of meaning, value and fulfillment? A new relationship? Thinking about personal life improvement? Or about to give birth to the project that near and dear to your heart but it’s been sitting around in your head far too long? How can you get yourself through the transitional stage smoothly, with ease and peace as possible? Let’s get you clear, ignite your passion, …