The purpose of this group is to learn, build and collaborate on ecommerce and cross-channel commerce with fellow enthusiasts. We intend to explore strategy, domain concepts, business models and technologies to further the evolution of cross channel commerce. This will include social, web, mobile and enterprise commerce The meetup will host featured speaker events along with collaborative discussion, networking opportunities and community. All are welcome to attend our events.

Identity, social networking and personalized [our] data and how it is used is one of the core issues of our time. We are taking the ideals associated with the Identity Commons, the Identity Gang, Internet Identity Workshop, and bringing them local. Speakers, events, and workshops with the leading minds in Silicon Valley. We want to keep the conversation and community growing. Topic areas will include: Personalized clouds Identity theft Identity management Social networks Privacy in a world wher …

We are eager to find and meet other people who want to discuss issues that impact our daily lives. Hope to develop action plans and solutions to shift current thinking in the county, state and nation back towards those goals. We've been too complacent, too hidden and too removed from our democratic process. We are awakened. Our time is now to gather together and mobilize to turn the future back towards fiscal sanity. WE DO NOT CONTROL DISPLAY of the other nearby MEETUP GROUPS listed TO THE LEFT, …

… We will plan dinners at restaurants within the East Bay, provide a current event discussion topic or when possible, have a lifestyle guest speaker on topics such as relationships, travel, local & international current events, and or specific topics based on the group's interests. We will explore many restaurants through the East Bay while developing new friendships through an exchange of meaninful conversation. It is our hope that you will meet and develop lasting friendships with other 39+ si …

YALLA ARABI is an Arabic language and culture meetup group that serves the San Francisco and East Bay area. NO ARABIC LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. Everyone is welcome! Ahlan Wa Sahlan! We invite people from ALL backgrounds and ALL levels of Arabic experience to participate. We learn Arabic in fun, interactive and supportive ways by using collaborative activities and instructor-led exercises. We also watch Arabic films, eat at Arabic restaurants and attend Arab cultural events. We he …

… Is a series of monthly fund raising events for high tech, clean tech, medical device, biotech or medical diagnostic companies. Ten companies are chosen each month to have a Demo Table. Attendees vote on the top companies and four are chosen to present to a panel of VC and Angels. The winner gets a meeting with our Sponsoring Venture Capitalist for a full Pitch Session to the Sponsoring VC firm. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for exposure and feedback and follow up meetin …

… Of course we rent the space and yes we collaborate with Meetup organizers and Event Planners, but we also produce hundreds of our own events every year. From concerts and social networking events and book signings, to food and wine events and non-profit benefits, The Box SF is about collaboration. Our Business networking events are about true collaboration. Our business conferences are about getting strategic results. Join our Meetup and our Facebook fan page and become a part of San Francisco's …

… This group is meant for social gatherings involving food, drink, and the company of Lebanese, Lebanese-Americans, Arabic-speakers, those of Middle-Eastern origin and friends and fans (I have a very tongue-in-cheek style of humor in case you didn't pick up on that, by the way). It's 2010 and if you are like a lot of us with Lebanese parents, your impression of Lebanon and Lebanese-culture is a bit outdated. Let's start a new Lebanese-American culture in San Francisco. This group is rec …

This group is for everyone who can appreciate Ukrainian culture, who likes to get together and have fun. Our group members also aim to teach Ukrainian culture to the Ukrainian children who live in the Bay Area through Ukrainian language classes, cultural events, potluck dinners, conversation, play.

Have you always wanted to get more involved in charity projects to serve your local community? The Belmont Lions Club invites you to meet our local members and learn more about how you may become involved. Some of our previous projects include: *Belmont Idol Talent Show *Student Speaker Scholarship Contest *Maple Street Homeless Shelter Assistance *Save The Music for our schools *Belmont Open Space Recreational Trail Project... Join us to find out more!

Reminder -- We've moved! To stay on top of the latest news, event updates, and engage in conversation with our friends, partners and Enterprise 2.0 thought leaders, be sure to join our newly launched website for Clearvale SecondFloor here: http://secondfloor.clearvale.com. Clearvale SecondFloor (CSF) is a global consulting community that matches the best thinkers and practitioners in social technology with businesses that are looking to innovate in the world of Enterprise 2.0. Our new month …

… *INTERACTIVE & CREATIVE single events- singles bartending class, happy hour, cooking class, volunteering, cocktails, dance parties, joint events with other single groups so that you can mingle. So what are you waiting for? Let's add some spice to your social/dating life!

Bonfire Heights is the hub of self-development and providing tools to succeed in your business or personal life.  We attract many great leaders to run free workshops on a variety of topics.  We also organize special one-day boot camps and inspirational weekend getaways.  If you join our group you will have access to great content and events.

A free, lunchtime program each Wednesday from Noon to 1 p.m. The first Wednesday, we will offer chair, hand or shoulder massage. The second Wednesday, we will enjoy lively discussion in a true Women's Salon, covering relevant topics facing women today. The third Wednesday we will have a speaker on various subjects, and the fourth Wednesday, we offer strategies and tips for self-care. Deborah's Palm is a new, women's non-proft organization, located in downtown Palo Alto, at 555 Lytton Avenue. Ple …

The SVForum Main Event is held monthly, at Cooley LLP, 3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto. Attendance is typically 75-100 Entrepreneurs, Executives, VCs and Service Providers. Each Main Event begins at 6 pm with a networking hour that includes a buffet dinner followed by a headliner speaker program.

… Join us for lunch, become enriched by our dynamic speakers and support the local East Bay economy. The Successful Thinkers Network's mission is to help you develop relationships that will enable you to find solutions to your business challenges. Visit us to find out why our concept is unique. There is no cost for the event. Just support the local economy by ordering lunch.  Bring a friend, everyone is welcome!