Innovation Economy Expo is a global community of business stakeholders coming together to create high-growth business opportunities by exchanging knowledge and ideas, creating projects, building teams and sharing international commercialization resources. The more stakeholders who participate, the more opportunities that will be created and we invite you to be a part of it with us.

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 …

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 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, …

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.

Do you like to try new foods - and share with friends? We host meetups that are not too big .. so people can get acquainted and get to know one another! Feel free to share your ideas for meetups by posting on the Discussions forum. Do you prefer restaurants with local charm over the big chain restaurants? Do you enjoy traditional dishes from different countries and cultures? Do you like to cook - or at least do you like sharing what others have prepared - we have many kinds of "participants" in …

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 …

EPIC Enlightened Paranormal Investigators of California EPIC is a California based Organization committed to making significant, meaningful and important contributions to the Field of the Paranormal. Our Organization is comprised of serious professionals, specialists and experienced Researchers and Investigators, dedicated to the advancement of Paranormal Research and Investigation. Our current Headquarters are based in the Inland Empire of Southern California. We are NOT an amateur “ghost-hun …

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 …

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 …

Our mission is to support the members of the spiritual community in their journey for oneness with Infinite Intelligence will. The Awakening Circle is a resource center to provide education for a healthy Mind, Body, Spirit connection. We assist those seeking guidance in their spiritual journey. Our organization serves people of all races, creeds, and religions. We support our fellow humans, and serve as a guiding light. Mission: The mission of The Awakening Circle is to offer an educational reso …

For more schedule and pricing information go to www.t3fitnessenergy.com. Also, like us on facebook for day to day updates and inspiration: https://www.facebook.com/t3fitnessenergy here's more info on our classes... ► Zumba It's crazy fun. It's wild fun. It's sweaty fun. It's exercise in disguise. Zumba mixes awesome, high-energy music from all over the world with fitness and exercise. It’s a little Salsa, Rumba, Hip-Hop, Merengue, Samba, Cumbia, Cha Cha, Reggaeton, African Beats, Belly Dancing, …

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.

Guiding Principles Enthusiastic Fellowship - We're committed to engaging and Enthusiastic Fellowship at all levels of interaction and connections with our members, guests, and sponsors. Life Changers - Becoming "Christ Like" is life in motion, life in change, and a life developing a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. God draws us closer to Him unto Salvation, initiates change in our lives, inspires growth in our understanding, encourages application of His word in our lives, and draws us int …

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 …

Innovative, Revolutionary, Extraordinary - New Financial Services and Networking Group. Excited about educating others on making and saving money, having their money live as long as they do, and just plan having a great time.

This is a group for business owners, sales people, and other business professionals looking to build a successful business through strategic planning and development. This will include creating and executing the right sales strategy, developing and implementing the right business processes, and identifying and utilizing the most effective tools available for your and your customers. We will feature speakers at each meeting that offer insight and expertise in these areas and more!

Figures of Speech is a Toastmasters is an International chartered club that is open to all! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month to improve upon public speaking and leadership skills. We gather in a supportive and engaging environment. Each event is fun and innovative owing to the diversity and drive of the membership. Most find the club a rewarding and enjoyable experience helping to bolster not only their comfort with communication in the workplace and social climes, but also in ever …

Are you looking for a way to expand your business network? Tired of paying expensive annual fees? Then let's re-invent business networking and meet once a month. We'll all split the cost of room and catering, no annual fees or expensive "non-member/guest" fees to attend the networking event. Everyone will have an opportunity to introduce themselves and their companies in a Round-Robin. At each event, one member will give a 10-20 minute presentation about their business/company. Not a sales-pitch …

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This Lean Startup & Design Thinking Circle is dedicated to: applying lean startup and design thinking thinking, and building better equipped startup and corporate leadership. We bring the Coachella Valley lean startup community together in a variety of formats to learn from each other. What works? What doesn't? Is lean just a buzzword? Is design thinking just for designers? Or can these concepts really help build businesses? Come join us and let's grow together. * The Lean Startup is a tradem …