"The FIRM BNI" is a nine year old award winning business networking group in Orange County that meets at the Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa, CA, on Wednesday mornings from 7:15AM-9:00AM. Our numbers speak for themselves:  Reporting period October-October. * 2007: Total number of members 17. Total revenue generated from referrals: $510,000. * 2008: Total number of members 25. Total revenue generated from referrals: $1,075,000. * 2009: Total number of members 27. Total revenue generated …

Do you have what it takes to be part of the Orange County’s newest exclusive group? If you went to school during the Reagan era and the fall of the Berlin Wall.... If you remember when Davy Jones took Marcia Brady to the Senior Prom.... And if you witnessed first-hand the introduction of MTV, video games, and the first home computers.... Than you are part of the X Factor. Generation X (1965-1985) is often touted as the first generation to get it right. We are savvy and resourceful, have gre …

TIMEOC was started to help people get technology ideas made into reality. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Anyone with a technology idea (ESPECIALLY if you have been thinking about it for some time and have not REALLY done anything about it just yet). Software and/or business developers, graphic artists, testers, copywriters, etc. Others that may want to contribute. WHAT WE DO: We take your idea and help you refine it, test it and build your prototype.  Just to be clear - you are doing the work.  We just …

Get up, get outdoors, and get hiking with the Crystal Cove Cardio Club. CrystalCoveCardio.com is an FREE, EASY GOING, RELAXED, SOCIAL HIKING GROUP for those who love the health and wellness benefits you get from fast paced "heart-pumping" walks. The emphasis is on CARDIO. * We tend to hike locally and we tend to hike at a moderate to fast pace. Our hikes average from 8 to 12 miles at a 4 mph clip. Most hikes that I organize are scheduled for early Sunday morning. * Please do note that this grou …

To bring South Bay and OC Jewish Professionals (30's and 40's) looking to network and build friendships. Planned activities include movie nights, hiking, volunteerism, museum trips, and foodie events in LA and OC.

South Coast BNI is a networking group of business professionals that meets on Thursday mornings for breakfast and for the express purpose of generating and passing referrals to our members. South Coast BNI is a local chapter of BNI (Business Network International), which is the world's largest professional networking organization. In 2011, 145,000 members worldwide passed over 6.9 million referrals which resulted in more than $3.1 billion in business! BNI helps members increase their business th …

There are quite a few 'peak lists' in California and we like to climb them. Some are easy and good trails lead to the top.  Others are long, difficult cross-country routes and may require some roped sections. Please evaluate the proposed hike/climb to be within your capabilities.  As many/most of these hikes will be new to all attending, everyone should have studied the route, copied topo maps, have your GPS loaded with waypoints, and be prepared to 'help' with route finding on the difficult one …

Welcome to OC Aspen (Orange County Asian Single Parent's e-Network)! Join other single Asian parents in a fun, socially supportive community. We started this group because we noticed that as our life becomes busier, things come up that take more and more time away from our kids. Plus, as Single Asian Parents, we have diffuculty finding other people with a similar culture who are also in the same stage of life and with whom we can relate to. Our main goals are to: * participate in fun and enric …

Hello there, this group is for singles in their 20s-30s who are looking to meet new single friends and to do more with their life than repeat their same daily routines over and over again. Whether you are a single student or a single professional, it makes no difference due to single friends come from all walks of life. We are geared towards singles who are ready to make long lasting memories with individuals and enjoy fun single activities that at times could change your life. Some singles acti …

This group is designed to cater to all kinds of weekend warriors and "responsible" adults looking for activities on weeknights on a consistent basis. I will be setting up events for both the casual and the serious athletes to come out and play with other active adults in your area. ***NEW LEAGUES & ACTIVITIES ADDED*** 2011 brought us BIG changes, 2012 we're bringing those BIG perks to you. We now have Dodgeball on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, AND Thursdays.  With options of no-sting, h …

Hello fellow MasterPLANNERS! Masterplan Meetup is a monthly social gathering of dreamers and doers who come together to establish valuable relationships and find new life inspirations to acheive goals whether those goals are social, fitness, financial, spiritual, or professional. You are what you eat, and you are who you surround yourself with...so why not surround yourself with only the best! We believe that building a network based on genuine friendships outweighs a network based on shallow co …

Are you an athlete with injuries, surgeries, or permanent disabilites?  Are you tired of facing an uphill battle alone?  Welcome to a group focused on creating the energy of possibility and ability! We've all experienced the high of achievement and we've all been faced with a world of discouragement after life-changing events.  Well this Meetup is for those of you who refuse to stop living and thriving just because you've encountered limitations.  "Athlete" is a state-of-mind that we celebrate r …

Quantum Leap is a Membership of CEOs Helping CEOs. We know what it means to make payroll, keep the lights on, refinance the house and take the ultimate risk. We know because we're just like you. We're small business CEOs. We're a group of CEOs who seek a confidential environment to process business issues and opportunities by tapping into the non-bias perspectives of fellow CEOs who have walked in our shoes. If you're looking to become a better CEO and to ultimately run a more successful busines …

Welcome to: HOW TO CHARGE HIGHER PRICES...and get your customers to thank you for it! -- ALL MEETUPS ARE FREE, -- AND I’LL BE GIVING AWAY PRIZES AND COACHING -- REFRESHMENTS ARE PROVIDED. PLEASE JOIN US! A little about me, the group, and how you will benefit: My name is Scott Sorrell.  They call me Mr. Charge Higher Prices™, because I teach corporate audiences all across America "How to Charge Higher Prices & Get Your Customers to Thank You For It"(tm). Companies pay me significant fees for a si …

Most people make the mistake of thinking that fitness and health comes from a health club or gym membership. The truth is that most of the world's healthiest people and strongest athletes, never set foot in a traditional gym. This program is specifically designed to help a fighter perform at the highest level. As a professional UFC fighter having the best strength and conditioning training is imperative. 2011 is a big year for me and thats why I sought out Innovative Results. Strength, power …

This meetup is dedicated to Orange County volleyball players who wish to improve their skills. It is designed to help Ed Ratledge organize training sessions for you where he can share tips, tricks, and skills gained from his 12 years on the professional tour.

This meetup group is all about the WebJaguar eCommerce & Marketing platform. Our goals is to educate Web Designers to learn more about WebJaguar, hints and techniques, latest features, demos, sample codes, and discuss how WebJaguar can be a fit to potential customers. Discuss potential deals and opportunity on the table and help with deal closing. If you are a web designer or an IT consultant, and would like to learn more on how the WebJaguar platform can help you close deals, help your customer …

Network, Socialize, and Scream It in Orange County ! 50% BUSINESS & NETWORKING -  50% FUN & SOCIALIZING Meetup with other business professionals in a Fun and Open environment. Go out in your community, enjoy great food, great conversation and have fun while increasing your business and social networking circles. See what your own communtiy has to offer - Discover fabulous restaurants, spas, gyms, services, theaters, expos and modes of entertainment. Our first meetup is already scheduled -  Join …

The Orange County Frontrunners is a running group that is affiliated with the International Frontrunners organization which promotes the sports of running, walking and related athletic activities for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders and their supporters. We are a running group that breakfasts not a breakfast group that runs! We are a committed group of runners that meets twice weekly to enhance our training experience and make new friends. We run a variety of distances in order to meet …

Are you looking to join a group of Intelligent, Sophisticated, Professional, and Sensationally Fun Chicks living and loving life in OC? Whether you are Married, Single, Divorced, Kids, No Kids come join our group!! We're all about keeping it real and building lasting friendships with Strong, Health Conscious, Beautiful and Amazing women! The goal is to make this OUR group where we SUPPORT AND EMPOWER each other and welcome you to take ownership and participate without a bunch of restrictions. I …

PADDLE AND STRUM EVERY SUNDAY Outrigger Paddling, Hawaiian Music, and Great Fun The Hana Hou Outrigger Canoe Club welcomes everyone who has an interest in the beach, outrigger canoe paddling, hula, ukulele, and all aspects of Hawaiian/Polynesian culture. Our focus is on fun, fitness, and friendship. We offer a safe, unintimidating environment in which all are treated with warmth and respect, no matter what their level of paddling experience or physical ability. It's  recreational outrigger c …

How would you like to have a network of friends and professionals who know you and know your business? People do business with people they LIKE! Newport Partners offers a weekly focus group to share not only leads, but your ideas, challenges and celebrations. We are a network of business professionals who come together LIVE and in person to inspire and motivate one another! Hear solid business advice how to grow your company through the past experiences of others, learn savvy marketing technique …

BTN (Building Trades Network) is a business referral group of high quality, dedicated professionals specializing in all aspects of the building trades. We believe in the "give to get" approach to business. Our focus is on how we can help other members reach their business goals. BTN's South Coast Metro Chapter is one of a continually expanding amount of chapters helping one another grow to our fullest potential. Each member is the exclusive professional for that particular chapter. If you feel t …

Lots of speed dating events via www.8minutedating.com OC events and other socials/activities!!! Live life & be merry!!!! Meet new OC/LA/SD/IE singles!! Let's plan some fun socials !! Dining, sports, travel !!! Thanks! Kim H

We are a group of friends and family who have been hiking and scaling mountains together for the last year or so and would like to expand our group.  We are professional and methodical on how we approach a hike or mountain and look for those who would do the same.  we are not the fly by the seat of your pants types. The ultimate goal is to have a group of 16 to 20 individuals who are at relatively at the same compentency level.  Mountaineering is a dangerous past time so reliable folks who are a …

We're excited to have a Meetup group for LockandkeyEvents.com, Orange County and Long Beach! This group is created for Singles Professionals to meet, mix and mingle at a party with a "twist"...(a fun twist, that is). Currently we have Lock and Key parties every 2-3 months, typically in the age range of 22-45s. The majority of people attending actually fit into the suggested age range (people from 21 through their 50's attend our parties). So don't worry, sign up. By joining this group, not o …

This group is for singles and/or those in committed relationships who would like to achieve a greater capacity for emotional and physical intimacy. In my nearly 10 years of professional practice as a clinical psychologist, I have worked with hundreds of persons with various types of relationship difficulties, most of whom were highly successful in other arenas of their lives. What I have commonly found is that people approach romantic relationships in ways not of their own choosing, but in a sty …

This is a meetup group for people who mainly live in Orange County and who are between 25-45 years of age and can get together during normal work hours to do lots of fun activities. There are lots of people that don't work the standard 9 to 5 work schedule such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, entrepreneurs, police, artists, musicians, and so many more.  So let's get together to do lots of fun activities from happy hours, movies, trying new restaurants, beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee, muse …