Divorced, widowed, and never-married Boomers: many of us are ill-prepared for retirement whether because of divorce, poor financial choices, or simply being blindsided by the economic downturn. I personally was a stay-at-home mother for many years (wonderful in so many ways, but not so good when it comes to a retirement plan). Then I got a divorce (community property is often a myth). THEN I went back to school (thinking – naively – that earning degrees would help me get a better job). THEN the …

Oh yes! it is a reality that the Economic and Social Conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue to improve significantly. According to the World Bank, the economy grew by 5.3 percent in 2012, and 5.6 percent in 2013. The bank predictions state that, the Continent's long-term growth will increasingly reflect interrelated social and demographic changes creating new domestic engines of growth. The bank's researchers highlighted that, urbanization, an expanding labor force, and the rise of the …

LAWORCS is a community organization that is a worker cooperative incubator. We educate and empower people to o create small business structured as worker cooperatives.

GBN is a non-profit providing the owners and decision-makers of socially and environmentally conscious businesses a time and place for connecting, sharing, deal-making and networking. Our mission is to connect those who understand the importance and opportunity of environmentally friendly commerce. If this is you, or you would like to learn more about what that means, we host local gatherings to promote a better tomorrow! On the second Tuesday of every month since April, 2006, GBN has hosted the …

Everywhere we look there are conflicts that lead to litigation. In the arena of Family Law, those conflicts lead to divorce and the accompanying economic and emotional costs to the entire family. This group, led by an experienced lawyer and mediator, explores alternative means of resolving conflict, within the parameters of California Law. Come and get your questions answered and find solutions to your pressing conflicts.

Provocative yet non-violent actions to STOP Global Warming! Street theater and hunger strikes at political conventions, flash mobs, vivid boycotts of irresponsible corporations, funny social media and party themes are on the agenda. Our mission - force political leaders to address Climate Change NOW! Raging heat, dying crops, and an election year...this may be our last, BEST chance to save our eco- systems that keep us all alive. Industry titans willfully ignore every warning sign and wager ever …

This is Miss Asia USA's 25the year. In 2013 we are utilizing social media to expand our reach and influence our growing Asian Communities in Southern California. The Asian Communities are a huge economic force and growth in population in the last few years will soon surpass other population groups. Miss Asia USA is but a few pageants that are cross cultural, although the Asian part of the name may imply only Asian countries, it includes all of Asia, including Siberia, Russia, Iran, Turkey , et …

To The Person Who's Looking to Grow His/Her Business During A Challenging Economic Environment: The Beverly Hills Chapter of TEAM  is a group of business owners, sales and marketing professionals, entrepreneurs and professional practice owners committed to business networking and actively exchanging new referrals. Looking For A Growing Business Network With A Great Track Record?? We are a local group of professionals in the Beverly Hills and surrounding areas that are dedicated to helping each …

A Free Community and Public Service for the Greater Los Angeles Area Come Learn Simple, Easy and Effective Self-Defense Techniques from One of the Highest Ranking Hwa Rang Do® Masters in the World Teenagers & Adults, Men & Women are Welcome! NO Martial Arts Skill Necessary! In light of the recent economic crisis, the World Hwa Rang Do Association is now offering free and open self-defense classes to the public, to empower our communities regardless of financial situation. We believe that everyon …

This group gets together bi-weekly to enjoy GREAT PEOPLE and the finest in FINE DINING and WINE. The group is appropriately called "Grub & Grapes." While we want to experience the most interesting culinary delights, and savor the best of wines, we want to emphasize friendship and community over pretentiousness. In other words, everyone attending a dinner should bring a bottle of wine with the cost of which a function of their economic comfort. There are many great wines that aren't that expensiv …

Innovation and entrepreneurship are the keys to economic development in Africa, and as growth accelerates on the continent there are fresh opportunities for investment. There are several aspects of entrepreneurship in Africa: business development, growth sectors, financing, commercialization of research, new development models, information and communications technologies, natural resources and infrastructure. The meetup will reflect on practical experience, real success and future prospects for …

The LAGLCC increases the economic strength of LGBT businesses, professional and allies through business development, leadership, advocacy and visibility. ***This MeetUp group is used to promote our monthly events which can also be found on www.laglcc.org/events and on Facebook under Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce https://www.facebook.com/LAGLCC or https://www.facebook.com/groups/laglcc On twitter: @LAGLCC

This group is dedicated to the entrepreneurs and small business owners around the greater Los Angeles area. CEO Space frequently organizes events, workshops, networking activities, and seminars around the area. The group is dedicated to building an entrepreneurial network for its members. In addition to the events posted here, CEO Space offers comprehensive, hands-on  mentorship roundtables that equip entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to develop, manage and grow …

Black Skeptics Los Angeles (BSLA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Humanist public education, media representation, and cultural resources for African American non-believers and their allies.  BSLA’s programming and initiatives seek to promote greater awareness and understanding of African American secular humanist, freethought, and atheist traditions, beliefs and practices in Los Angeles communities of color and beyond.  Since 2010, BSLA has hosted roundtables on secul …

FASHION+TECH L.A. joins Fashion+TechSV, Fashion+TechSF & Fashion+TechNY as FASHION TECH NETWORK's Los Angeles & Silicon Beach Chapter. FASHION+TECHLA's mission is to provide an open dialogue that serves as a forum on how to develop innovative solutions to become better business entrepreneurs. This workshop was developed as a platform to discuss the business of fashion and arts through the utilization of current business models and technologies. As California's south post epicenter of independen …

For those interested in furthering their knowledge concerning cooperative business structures. This group will learn and discuss the fundamentals of cooperative business. I've been studying cooperative business's for over seven years and through these studies I've come to understand the political and economic benefits of the cooperatives model. I participated in a seminar in Mondragon, Spain held by the Mondragon Cooperative Corporation, the largest in the world. I've also studied at numerous Ba …

We are the local chapter of the Pachamama Alliance. http://pachamama.org/ Our mission is to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, socially just human presence on the planet. We engage on a monthly basis to explore ways we can work together to support this mission in our community. Our main focus is to educate individuals and businesses in our community through the delivery of a free symposium called Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream. We are also looking for …

Hi Everyone, Short Version First (Long Version is sooo much better) Los Angeles iOS group just started. February Meeting Not to be Missed A  - Because it will actually happen B - Because...well, I will get back to you on that one...but it is gonna be a big BECAUSE Right now and here, my company, Technical Connections, wants to and will commit to finding speakers, venues, and provide all around organization for this group's desire to have fully functional MeetUps for the foreseeable future.  …

We are a group of green/sustainable entrepreneurs and startups working to build our businesses and strengthen a new economy for the Los Angeles area. By co-working we are able to collaborate to exchange ideas and find new ways to solve problems the way entrepreneurs do.

An opportunity to facilitate a variety of venues for like minded individuals. Relax and unwind, enjoy the music and ambiance with a wonderful vibe at the Out of Asia showroom for events such as: a concert, fashion show, yoga, meditation, dance performance, a jam session with a great weekend band and or sing with the Karaoke crowd of Rock, Blues Jazz, Folk, Pop, R&B, or World music or absorb the creative flow of gifted artists like yourself or the ones you want to become. With our current economi …

A movement must not be defined by its complaint, but by its solution. Systemaccounting.org is an organization of warrior scientists who are dedicated to democratically establishing the "science of trade" by having the United States Treasury publicly implement the technology of System Accounting.

7 Mistakes Women Entrepreneurs Make 7 Keys to Clarity, Committing & Taking Consistent Action 7 Steps to Launching Your Dream Business 7 Strategies Used by Successful Women Entrepreneurs 4 C’s to Your Success A FREE Workshop!  FREE Parking! ~ Santa Monica Location. Reserve Your Spot ASAP!  Limited Seating. Worksheets will be allotted to Registered Attendees Only! If you’ve been wanting, wishing and wondering how to start your own business, but lack the confidence, finances, information and tra …

At its heart, prepping is simply preparing for the future. And since there is no certainty of what that future may bring, we have created this preppers group for anyone interested in prepping for economic collapse and other catastrophic events. We are hoping for the best but are preparing for the worst. Our mission is to gain knowledge in self sufficiency, preparedness, safety, security in an unsafe world, You will learn about guns, ammo, training, food storage, gardening, tools, bug out bags an …