The best way to know what vnext is all about is to view this video (new blog, needs content): http://bit.ly/vnext-interview or on YouTube here:  http://bit.ly/CrescentSolutionsVnextInterview. Although we've had numerous high-profile speakers, including ex-MSFT CTO's, CEO's and some of the best developers in their fields such as Laurent Bugnion of MVVM Light, Brian Lagunas and Craig Shoemaker of Infragistics, and many, many more, we were lucky enough to have Mr. Charles Petzold (Bill Gates named …

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 …

"Ideas without relationships is just academics. Relationships without ideas is just networking." - Phil Lader TechChic is a community inspired by Benjamin Franklin's coffeehouse. The London coffeehouse that Franklin founded was a place where great people congregated to discuss profound ideas that led to breakthrough innovation. TechChic replicates that concept in a modern day context for the tech industry, starting first with Los Angeles. The founders, Melissa Lim and Sandra Pan, are tech enthus …

thinkASG is dedicated to promoting innovation & creative use of technology to resolve business issues. We host regularly scheduled technical workshops in our training center to further technology enthusiasts knowledge on how to optimize technologies deployed in IT environments today and also on emerging technologies that drive innovation. We look forward to hosting training events, workshops and peer to peer discussions in our office as well as some fun meet-ups outside of work!

This is a group for curious people who have the Social entrepreneurship spirit. People who are interested in looking at our current social problems and finding ways to create a business model around it.

Real Office Centers is a high-end, collaborative evolved work space in Newport Beach that caters to start-ups, entrepreneurs and small businesses seeking an environment that fosters creativity, innovation and growth. We host our own events, seminars, meet ups and are also interested in hosting your meetups or events if they are in line with the our vision at ROC. We are looking for start-uppers, innovators, free thinkers and people hungry for knowledge and stimulation. In order to kickstart the …

This group is a network of gaming events taking place all around Orange County, with the goal of getting people together to play board games face to face.  We're dedicated to the social interaction, intellectual stimulation, and just plain fun that comes out of unplugging from our busy lives, and sitting down with friends to play games that don't require electricity. There's a board gaming Renaissance happening; hundreds of board games are released every year -- many with innovative mechanics, …

Where innovation, Technology, business and Investment come together. A non-profit community based center for public benefit providing incubation, training, mentoring and funding resources for entrepreneurs throughout the 14 cities of the South Bay. Currently accepting applications for Charter tenants in the 1108 Sartori #108, Torrance center to open August 1st. www.theentrepreneurialcenter.org or 310-930-3094

Animal Protection and Rescue League is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which works to document and expose animal cruelty occurring behind closed doors, educates the public on animals issues through innovative outreach campaigns, and works with policymakers and politicians to implement humane change. Since forming in 2003, APRL has garnered the attention of national and international media, influenced animal protection legislation, conducted numerous rescues of abused factory farmed …

The first and foremost goal of Common Ground is to make a difference in as many people's lives as possible. We strive to provide an open, inclusive and welcoming place where people can come to grow in healthy ways and experience life's journey at its best. Have you been searching for an expansive, innovative and contemporary place to nurture your body, mind and spirit?  If so, you've found an answer right here at Common Ground.

Meet PHP Developers near you! Come to a PHP Meetup to exchange ideas and talk about code, architecture, innovation, and open source in general. Anyone interested in PHP is welcome! ********** Interested in Drupal? Visit our Drupal special interest group: OC DRUPAL http://www.meetup.com/ocdrupal/ ********** Facebook Group : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17041225343 Thanks to Branding Personality (http://www.brandingpersonality.com/) for hosting our meetups ! Branding Personality an inter …

Renaissance Experiences. 21st Century Skills. Life Mastery. Think Renaissance learning experience.  Imagine apprentice opportunities and programs that develop not only the mind but the heart, body and spirit as well. Picture a proactive community of parents, educators, organizers, mentors, and youth advocates who are enthusiastic about creating valuable learning opportunities and meaningful life experiences to tweens and teens. Sounds like what you're looking for? Let's join forces and togethe …

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 …

Are you looking for inspiration? Seeking community? Hungry? Thirsty? Join the FLF community of hungry startups and entrepreneurs and help us change the world. www.thefreelunchfriday.com. We feed the startups and entrepreneurs that feed our global economies. Free Lunch Friday (FLF) is a non-profit with a simple goal; to provide community, content, connections and access to capital to the hungry startups and entrepreneurs who drive global economy. Free Lunch Friday is a connector for startups, ent …

OC Lean Startup Circle is the Orange County Chapter for the lean startup movement. It is hosted by K5. The OC Lean Startup Circle is a group of smart and driven high-tech entrepreneurs that are focused on building products that matter, based on focused customer discovery, market opportunity and the right timing. Lean Startups (which can include for profit and not for profit organizations, new product/innovation organizations within larger companies and even government agencies) achieve success f …

worklab CC is a Creative Coworking space and workshop space in Huntington Beach, CA. Our Members will get to use exciting new technology for 3D printing, laser cutting, and 3D modeling tools. worklab CC members and workshop students will be able to design 3D models, create physical prototypes and manufacture their final design. There's something for everyone at worklab CC. Whatever your background or skill sets, come for the meetup and prepare to be inspired! Join us to learn about 3D Printing, …

The South Orange County Dive Club (SOCDC) is THE Sport Chalet sponsored dive club of Orange County California. If you are a newly certified Sport Chalet Diver you will want to continue diving after your classes have finished. That is where we come in. SOCDC innovated weekly shore dives! • Weekly Laguna Beach Shore Dives • Raft-ups On Member Boats • Local Boat Dives to the Islands The SOCDC was formed by Sport Chalet and local divers from the Mission Viejo Sport Chalet store in 1989. This wil …

Our mission: To restore confidence to the middle class investor by leveraging technology and innovation!  Our Goal is to help you Protect, Control, and Grow your own money.  Bring your ideas and strategies to discuss how best to improve your trading and be introduced to the first and only fully automated Stock Trading Technology now available to the general public.

Come experience good food, good wine and good times in the company of delightful people. Join us, as we venture around Orange County (and beyond) exploring different cuisines, enjoy new found culinary treasures, discover the world of wine, sample innovative conconctions, embark new adventures, meet new people, hear some tall tales and make friends along the way... P.S.: 1) All members should review group policies in the "About" page. 2) An identifiable photo of yourself is required. 3) Make sure …

The OC Quantified Self Meetup is inspired by the Bay Area Quantified Self Meetup and the Quantified Self blog. It is a regular show and tell for people who are tracking data about their body and conducting their own personal investigations and research into their bodies, minds, and selves. Anything is game -- from personal genetics to ways to digitize and track information, from how to self-diagnose to how to self-experiment with data and statistics. More specific topics include: * self-experime …

Hey entrepreneurs and those who naturally think outside the box! Come bring your ideas and challenges that keep you up at night to the Business MMA: Rowdy Roundtable. Get ready to connect with other entrepreneurial-minded individuals in our friendly, intellectually-driven discussions. Come and pick the brains of featured speakers, participate in a “corporate cage match” and “go to the mat” with fellow entrepreneurs, discussing ideas. Possible topics include the latest trends and challenges in te …

If you are searching for a community that encourages going after your dreams and REINVENTING YOURSELF…. COME JOIN US!!! Let's create a community that dreams big and supports each other in REINVENTING OURSELVES. All of us have something to offer that can uplift and help us grow into the best version of ourselves. I WANT to hear about your insights and breakthroughs. I BELIEVE everyone has a valuable experience that can guide others. I DESIRE to create community that expands our thoughts and …

This group is NOT a place for MLM or for selling a product. This group IS a place to brainstorm and discuss all aspects of setting and reaching goals. Format: Brainstorm - small group discussing challenges and solutions, setting goals and deadlines, sharing and learning from each other. Up to 5 members. Guest Speakers - once every 3 months we will have a guest speaker sharing their experience as a goal setter. Up to 50 members. Breakthru Social - once a month we will choose a bigger venue/drinks …

Our mission is to be a preeminent, statewide, industry-led advisory committee providing service, innovation, leadership, vision, influence, and relations that celebrate and incorporate the excellence in education from postsecondary students, educators, administrators, and business and industry communities from across the State of California for the State Chancellor’s Office.

Unique Classes, Lectures and meetings which are intended to expand your personal power & empower you in all areas of your life. Darshini In Spirit is a (British) INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLAIRCOGNITIVE (which is a Medium, Psychic, Clairvoyant, Clair-audio, Clairsentient & other gifts). DARSHINI IS AN AUTHOR, BI-MONTHLY GUEST ON AN INTERNATIONAL RADIO SHOW AND IS ON T.V.. She is also a Motivational/Guest Speaker, Spiritual & Empowerment Teacher (70+ uniquely evocative life-changing empowerme …

Are you looking to increase your business knowledge, meet other like-minded entrepreneurs and be part of a community dedicated to helping your business grow? Then this Meetup is for you! EntreConnection will provide a range of programs and events specifically for startup entrepreneurs and business owners. Our aim is to deliver educational information, provide valuable content and help you make important connections that will assist you in starting, managing and growing your business. Our Meetup …

Healthy regional economies are where new ideas, businesses and jobs are created. Many regions across the country have leveraged their unique strengths and assets to specialize in a particular industry area. They've learned that collaboration and planning between key stakeholders – such as research organizations, businesses, and workforce, education and economic development groups – can lead to better growth outcomes for everyone. These types of specialized collaborations are called regional clus …

CRAVE is a community of resourceful, successful, and inspiring female entrepreneurs. Our CRAVE Guides and our Online Features include a curated collection of innovative and successful businesses and shops that have been created and founded by women. Our CRAVE Events are open to entrepreneurs (both CRAVE and non-CRAVE members) who want to connect with other creative and savvy like-minded professionals. CRAVE Business Chats are held monthly, at various beautiful locations around Orange County. Our …