Come to meet people from the local software development industry. We'll share tips and stories and find out who's doing what in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Make those network contacts that are so essential in our careers. Regular meetings open with a short technical presentation to kick off our discussions. Then, following Q&A and possibly a door prize draw, we have our round-the-room introductions and open networking. For the introductions we invite all participants to introduce themselve …

Do you own, run or work for a home-based digital business in the North Vancouver area? Jealous of people who get that regular social fix an office delivers? Why not join us for a regular weekly coffee break at a local coffee house? No sales pitches, just java and good conversation. Credit where credit's due: My friend Nancy Weitz (of architela.com) started doing this in the UK and I decided to shamelessly copy her brilliant idea. Look forward to meeting you! PS - The Stargate Coffee image is ava …

Hi, I moved to Vancouver a year ago and am looking for fellow musically oriented people - jobs by day, rock stars for a weekend afternoon. I have played, jammed and performed in various bands over the years with friends, co-workers/corporate bands for charity events, dingy rehearsal halls, basements, etc. I started off as a guitar player like many ambitious teenage boys; however, have become a jack of all trades over the years including bass, lead vocals (limited range), drums, keyboards and eve …

Want to practice your Portuguese? Don't just sign up! Come out to the Portuguese Meetup for some lively conversation with others in your area who are also interested in the Portuguese Language. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome! We meet occasionally based on the organizers availability. Locations vary.

Please join for a friendly meetup, to share inspirations about the work of Eckhart Tolle (A New Earth, The Power of Now, Stillness Speaks), the pointers of non-duality, and how to cultivate joyful living for the benfit of all beings. If you have any question, want to connect through Eckhart Tolle Vancouver Meetup Facebook page etc. please feel free to use: http://www.amareway.org/tolle/ While the Eckhart Tolle meetup blossoms effortlessly each time we meet, this are some examples of how we facil …

Welcome to the Think Tank! This meet up group is aimed at providing strategies, resources and information on anything business growth, coaching and internet marketing! After observing the false marketing, the misleading slogans, and then witnessing brutal sales pitch after sales pitch I decided to create a place where we deliver the goods! Straight Up! No BS, No more buy this, sign up to my workshop or for a limited time only! Simply Put This is a place where you will only find! Internet Marketi …

Lean Startup Vancouver is for startups and agile businesses that wants to transform how their products are built and launched by learning from the experience of others who are influenced by the Lean Startup methodology. Through every other monthly events you will have a chance to compare notes on operational, development, and business issues with peers and learn from guest speakers. "Innovation Through Experimentation. Not Just for Startups Anymore." *The Lean Startup is a trademark and service …

This meetup group will be a coordination point for multiple Bootup Entrepreneurial Society events including Startup Drinks, The Speaker Series, DemoCamp and Launch Party.

Meet fellow Dachshunds and Dachshund Owners near you! Come to a local Dachshund Meetup to talk about training issues, health and nutrition, and the general well-being of our popular breed, as well as let the dogs romp and play and make new friends. Longhaired, Smooth or Wirehaired; miniature or full-sized, all breeds of Dachshunds and people are welcome! We like friendly small breeds friends as well. Join us! Hope you don't mind that we have approval process for being a member. We have had …

I started this group back in April 2010 as a Pregnancy group and since then have met a whole bunch of Fabulous and Pregnant Ladies - it has being an amazing journey and I am so fortunate to have all of you in my life now:) In any case, here we are, months later, gradually migrating into motherhood:). I just had my baby – November 17, 2010. And i am taking this group with me to the next level. So, we are no longer a Pregnancy Group - we are now the New Mommy group - full of Fun ad Fabulous …

Want to be a member of world's largest referral organization? The primary purpose of BNI's marketing and referral system is to facilitate the exchange of qualified business referrals between members. The organization has more than 4,600 chapters worldwide and more than 250 in Canada. Last year members of BNI passed more than $4.9 million referrals generating more than $1.9 billion (US dollars) in new business. BNI's uniquely structured program allows only ONE person per business category or prof …

Welcome to The Lower Mainland (Vancouver - Richmond- Chilliwack )Pug Meetup Group! Do you have a pug and would like to get together with other puggies and their owners and just have fun? Our friendly group has from 2 - 4 meetups per month. Visit the group home page at: http://pug.meetup.com/21 Remember to bookmark your favorite page!

The purpose of the group is to create a Christian community of people between the ages of 30 and 45 to participate in fun, active or christian gatherings in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver area. Hope you enjoy!

We started this group to teach business owners how to Trade what they have for what they need. Learn how to get full value for your unused capacity and excess inventory and offset current and future cash expenses with this new revenue. Make purchases at your wholesale cost instead of using cash. Find other like minded business owners looking to Trade for your products or services. While the economy continues to be slow, find alternative ways to generate new business other than offering huge disc …

CONNECT VC – Founded by Isaac Atkinson on February 4, 2012 CONNECT VC – Connecting Vancouver Christian singles by fostering Christ-centered relationships through fellowship, social events, and gatherings across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Welcoming ages 18–35. CONNECT VC was founded with the idea of connecting Vancouver Christian singles based on the desire to create a sense of community and a "second family" among other Christians outside of the church. The goal is to …