The Silicon Valley Chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance is an organization formed to promote the use of best practices for providing security assurance within Cloud Computing, and provide education on the uses of Cloud Computing to help secure all other forms of computing. The Silicon Valley Chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance is comprised of many subject matter experts from a wide variety disciplines, united in our objectives: Promote a common level of understanding between the consumers a …

OPEN is a voluntary, not-for-profit, inclusive organization, focused primarily on the promotion of entrepreneurship and business leadership in the Pakistani-American community. OPEN Silicon Valley community is several thousand-strong, and includes corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and banking professionals, social leaders, academics and students. OPEN Silicon Valley promotes entrepreneurship through regular mentorship and networking initiatives. Given the valley’s …

The Democratic Club of Sunnyvale seeks to be an active and welcoming group that promotes progressive, Democratic values and positions. We provide a welcoming group for those in the Sunnyvale, CA, area to meet and promote Democratic causes. Join us to meet other people in this major Silicon Valley city where you can make the most use of your Democratic ideas and energy! Check out our website at http://www.sunnyvaledems.org. (Democracy for America is now at www.dfasv.org. Find their events …

Where else but the Bay Area could you start a moms group full of engineers, programmers and techies of all stripes? This won't be your typical mommies group! We will promote family friendly tech events and other ideas for sharing technology with your kids or getting away for a while with other tech oriented women. Events we promote may be all over the Bay Area, but many of them will be worth the drive.

The SVCFL is the Silicon Valley's advocate for individual liberty, constitutional government, sound money, free markets, and a non-interventionist foreign policy. We are an action-oriented group committed to promoting and defending truly American principles by networking all with conservative and libertarian-leaning ideals in the San Jose/South Bay area in order to instigate real "change" in the right direction. We work to promote Constitutional government and Constitution-supporting elected off …

West Valley College is offering programs and events around promoting small businesses and entrepreneurship.  Programs include classes designed to help first time entrepreneurs start new businesses, advanced courses to help existing businesses grow and succeed, and networking events to help small business owners develop connections and relationships to foster success. The courses are taught by seasoned entrepreneurs, Silicon Valley startup veterans, and specialists in a variety of areas including …

We are so glad that your path has lead you here to evolve with us. We consider ours to be a holistic ministry - that is, a multi-traditional, spiritually centered community which sees all of nature and creation as divine. We strive to empower tribe and community through deep play and the sacred work of discovering who we are so that we may share our gifts and shine our light to ease the suffering of all sentient beings and raise the vibration on this planet to a higher level of consciousness. …

Right To Carry (RTC) refers to the carrying of a loaded firearm, holstered, either concealed or in open view.  Right To Carry USA (RTC USA) members promote this right to bear arms and advocate the issuing of carry permits (called LTC, License To Carry, or CCW, Concealed Carry Weapon) to all qualified Citizens. In many States, such as this groups' home state of California, being armed for defense has not been on option for most citizens. Joining us is a way a way to show support for Second Amendm …

Internet marketing is an exciting and rewarding field. Powerful new tools and technologies allow even the smallest businesses access to global markets and potentially huge profits. Unfortunately there's also plenty of hype and misinformation around. What really works? How do you separate the solid techniques from the snake oil? And given all the possible things you could do to promote a business online, what should you FOCUS on? We'll explore best practices in email marketing, searc …

This high energy networking group is for startups, entrepreneurs and small business owners who are launching a new venture and want to share ideas.  Our first event in LA had over 200 attendees and 30 PopUP Demos. Each event will begin with networking mixer while enjoying beer and wine with happy hour specials. 6pm-7pm Networking and View Demo tables Anyone who spends $20 on food and/or drink can have a demo table to display their technology. We provide WiFi and outlets; bring your laptop.  Our …

We are Mario and Angelica and we run I.E.I., a small Italian Language and cultural Institute http://www.ItalybyTheBay.org We also run and have have fun with these other sites, all of them promoting Italian and Italy somehow After 8 years of operation in the San Francisco Peninsula, we are organizing Italian Italy Travels, exploring Southern Italy and other itineraries not usually available to non Italian travelers. Join us in our Italian Conversations with your ideas and needs and in our travels …

SUPPLIER MATCH - B2B A global network where supply sourcing professionals meet suppliers in a neutral venue. - The network includes supply chain management professionals wanting to explore sourcing from large and diversity* suppliers within all spend categories. - Membership is open to supply sourcing professionals and suppliers on a worldwide basis. Online and live supplier information sessions are offered on: - Supplier Match - B2B - Meetup - Supplier Match - B2B on LinkedIn …

This group is for women who will be turning 60 by December 31, 2012, and older. It's been my dream to have a group of women where we support one another through this very important transition as we move into and beyond the sixth decade of our lives. This transition is where we re-define what success means to us—in our personal relationships, our business/work, our community and ourselves. Success is a personal definition, and it will change over time as we transition through the differen …

We read ingredient labels. We're always looking for healthier ways, safer things, or we're attempting to consume less, tread more lightly... We're not heavy, we're sistahs, and we like to have fun while learning from each other. Connecting women who have green businesses, ideas, experiences... Some of us have already taken giant steps towards sustainability & greener living; some would like to take baby steps to "go greener" but don't have the support network to make it happen. Let's connect onl …

"The mystery isn't in the technique, it's in each of us." - Harry Callahan, American Photographer 1912-1999 What Harry Callahan said about film photography holds true in todays digital world. Learning to use your digital camera and truly understanding the digital process will free you to concentrate on creating your vision. This meet up is dedicated to resources that will help you become a better photographer. I originally conceived this group as a way to create a sense of community for students …

We are a group of women in the East Bay who enjoy promoting goods and services through direct selling & home parties. We are independent consultants for various direct-selling companies. This group is intended to help women who are consultants for direct-selling companies. This is a place to network, share ideas and tips, get advice and promote your business. We can also exchange information about upcoming local events and sales venues. Here, women can come together to help each other succeed!