This is the west coast branch of the Web and Social Media Analytics group, the original started in 2008 in Chicago (http://www.meetup.com/chicagowebanalytics) Meet other professionals interested in all aspects of Web and Social Media Analytics. We gather 1-2 times a month to discuss key and upcoming web, search, BI, sentiment analysis, reporting and predictive analytics software (Web Trends, Google Analytics, Net Insight, BrandMeter, Radian6, SM2, ViralHeat, GeeYee, Omniture, etc.) Open to anyo …

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 …

Boxaplex is a co-working space in West Hollywood, California. Tired of working alone, or in a crowded (and noisy) coffee shop? We have desks for rent in a bright and modern office, where you can network with like-minded professionals and get...stuff...done. Started by Boxador (www.boxador.com), an online technology incubator. We would like to meet and work with like-minded entrepreneurs, user experience designers, web developers, software engineers, information architects, idea incubators or ju …

We do one thing... really well .  We generate quality, affluent, NEW customers for Business Owners, Account Executives & Professionals in private practice. Many WRS Members generate 80% of their new business in WRS. All Members are pre-screened & pre-approved. Since 1977. WRS Events offer access to these quality, affluent, upscale contacts at ALL our Networking Events, as often as you wish, throughout Southern California. It pays to network with business owners who can afford your services! Our …

Co-founded by TechZulu and the Entrepreneurship Association at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, Spotlight: LA Tech is a showcase for new technology homegrown in our region. It’s a toast to those who build and innovate and a gathering of students, professionals and tech enthusiasts of all stripes. This quarterly series consists of 5-6 five-minute stage demonstrations by passionate tech innovators, followed by a closing SuperDemo given by a thought leader in the community. The program is gu …

There is a certain kind of a person you want working in your home. Someone trustworthy, who is going to do a good job for an honest price and also be easy to communicate with. But how do you find that person when you need them?  By sifting through reviews on internet sites? Hoping to find the right carpet cleaner or window guy... There are so many different issues that come up when you own a home. Finding the perfect serviceman at the right time is hit or miss. Especially because places like Yel …

We will be meeting monthly to showcase new technology from around the world followed by networking. 5-7 presenters show demo of their technology and answer questions (5+5min). The idea is to promote new technologies to tech-interested public, as well as potential clients, employees and investors. Finally, to provide inspiration and networking opportunities to those who want to find their passion by watching and interacting with others who are pursuing what they love. Marvel at the latest in cool …

We are a group of character animation professionals and students who gather regularly to share our work and critique it, discuss animation workflow and technique, and just have an excuse to get away from our computers for a while. If you are working professionally, studying animation, freelancing and between jobs, creating new work and want feedback (and are tired of receiving it through the internet), or just want to join the discussion and improve your animation, you should join us! If you've …

Hello there.  Yes, you.  Hi! Thanks for dropping by.  I'd like to extend an invitation to join me and tens of others just like you who are interested in OpenStack, the coolest open source cloud stack on the block. We enjoy rapping about cloud computing and storage, discussing OpenStack deployment, coding to further the project, and creating a collaborative local community. If you join the group, you could look forward to some interactive presentations from OpenStack experts, and chatting with fe …

Please join our Polyamory Meetup to meet other supporters of multi-partner relationships and families. Talk about open relationships, polyfidelity, polyamory, honesty, respect and alternate forms of commitment. Typical topics discussed are family structure, children, conflict resolution, communication, compersion, jealousy avoidance, how the lifestyle works, and what doesn't work, adding new partners, and many others.  You do not need to identify as polyamorous to join us, all we ask is that you …

South Bay Filmmakers is a networking and support organization for filmmakers and industry business professionals based in Los Angeles’ South Bay area comprised of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, and surrounding cities. Our members are passionate creatives with a roster of success in their respective fields representing writers, directors, producers, editors, colorists, visual effects artists, cinematographers, camera operators, composers, sound editors, stunts, wardrob …

Are you ready to close that next sale? Your communication skills are key to your sales. Practice your pitch with us! We are TopSales Toastmasters, a Toastmaster (Public Speaking) club that is dedicated to networking and improving our business speaking and sales skills. We are entrepreneurs and speakers who meet in a high tempo, fun learning environment.  Under the Toastmaster's umbrella, we provide an educational system that will help you refine your marketing pitch, elevator speech, brand story …

Women Inspire Tech is a solution based meetup. Our goal is to increase the number of women leaders in tech. Our Mission Statement is to take action and impact ourselves, to support women who also aspire to reach higher. Our meetups will be orchestrated to inspire boldness, with the intent to grow ourselves into leaders who touch people emotionally and empower others to contribute more than they ever have before. We view leadership as an action. We think leaders are made not born. We become leade …

ThoughtWorks invented the Technology Radar (thoughtworks.com/radar) to track new technologies that ought to be adopted, trialed, and assessed. This group is for people who want to collaborate, research and produce their own radar (as ThoughtWorks recommends) to actively keep up with new technologies, even when they can't persuade management to go along with those new technology recommendations.

Here is the deal. This meetup will have only one purpose and that is to provide you the network marketer or direct seller the platform to double your check! Every month (or more often) we will get together and get practical real life ways to double our check. I will be bringing in speakers and really focusing on the folks that are serious about building their business. There will be role playing, education, advice, and case studies done to help promote and educate on where you need to be in orde …