OVERVIEWDo you work in the IT (Information Technology) field in British Columbia? Or are you an IT professional who is planning to move to British Columbia? Network with other people who are working in the same field as you.Some, but not all, areas you might be working in include:- Enterprise Systems- IT Infrastructure- Databases- Project Management- Security- Applications and Development- Mobile Technologies- Sales and Marketing- Human ResourcesBENEFITS OF JOINING THIS GROUP- sometimes it's …

This is a group where Extraordinary Parents can come to unwind after a hard day, meet other people in similar situations to themselves and get support. PRIVACY and ATTENDANCE RULES: 1. NO LURKER RULE: a) We request your FIRST NAME and a PROFILE PHOTO (your PHOTO, not something else) before you attend your first event with us. b) All members should attend a meetup within 45 days of joining or they might be removed from the group. This is to ensure that members are not misrepresenting themselv …

Our main focus is to meet others who are interested in voice acting / voice-overs for radio / tv commercials and animation (cartoons), etc. and all other aspects of this "art form" - however everyone is welcome. We hope to have lively and informative discussions over dinner and/or drinks - as well as arrange interesting events with guest speakers. I intend to arrange Workshop Simulations in order to introduce you to Voice Acting. Your suggestions about future events are welcome ! Post comm …

Hi We exist to live better lives, to deepen the experience of living in the moment and passionately making the most out of life.  And one great way of doing so is by giving.  Making someone laugh or learn, leaving a lasting legacy are powerful ways to live a life of purpose, principle and productivity. This group exists to help people live better lives and concurrently make a difference on various causes.  It's been an experiment and a challenge to build momentum when people have such diverse i …

First, Thanks to Rob Zylstra for keeping this group going as long as he did. It's a lot of work to keep stuff like this going and his efforts are much appreciated. Vancouver Illustrators has now merged officially with Draw By Night (www.drawbynight.com), Vancouver's only bi-montly drawing party. DBN was founded in 2009 and since then we've collaborated with several galleries including the Diane Farris Gallery as part of their Twitter/Art + Social Media show and at the Interurban Gallery as part …

The Canadian Traders Group was formed to connect traders of varying levels of experiences, areas of expertise and interests together. Whether you're out in the west coast of Vancouver, the financial hub in Toronto or the east coast of Halifax, we aim to create the largest trader community in Canada. We have traders of varying degrees of experiences from newbies to professionals. Our group consists of traders who trade stocks, futures, options, forex, ETF's and more. Come to our monthly events t …

Y.E.S Vancouver is a group that is growing fast. We are here to bring together local entrepreneurs to inspire, support and mentor one another and most importantly to build business! We seek to be the most influential group Vancouver has seen, please invite 2 or more people you think can contribute and be part of this great group. In the near future we are going to bring some inspiring Presenters to the group that will include the most influential in Marketing, PR, Advertising, Social media, Bus …

Fair Trade Vancouver is a non-profit organization that seeks to increase awareness, availability, and sales of Fair Trade products in Metro Vancouver. By purchasing goods with the Fair Trade Certified logo, you support equality and contribute to empowering hardworking individuals and their families to build sustainable futures. Check our website: www.fairtradevancouver.ca

WHY REAL ESTATE? We firmly believe that our lives should be under our own control. We don’t want to rely on an employer for whom we trade our valuable time in order to earn just enough money to pay our bills. We don’t want to have a bad day just because our boss is having a bad day. We want to go to work because we choose to, not because we have to. We want to know that our future child’s post secondary education will be paid for and will not be a financial burden to us or them. We want to have …

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 …

The Lifespan Society of British Columbia is a non-profit society established in 2012 to promote the technologies, philosophies and practical applications of extreme longevity for the people of British Columbia. The society seeks to provide a forum for its members and other stakeholders to learn, interact and become active in life extending pursuits.

A social group for Vancouver-based traders and active investors with all levels of experience  We have day traders and swing traders tackling automated systems, stocks, futures and options.  You won't find stock tips or investment advice, just a chance to hang out with other traders and share stories and ideas.

*when you click on "upcoming meetups", "past meetups" or "our calendar" (on the left of this screen) do make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page if you are not logged into a meetup.com account.* Looking for a constructive way to help the environment? We’re a group of people from all over the Lower Mainland who get together to help Metro Vancouver Parks, municipalities, BC Parks, charities, non-profit organizations, societies, stewardship groups and watershed groups tackle environment …

R is an open source programming language for statistical computing, data analysis and graphical visualization (it generates beautiful charts very easily!). It is the de facto standard for statistical computing in academia and is becoming increasingly popular with commercial users in areas such as business intelligence, predictive analytics, data mining, machine learning, computational biology and quantitative finance. While R has an estimated 1 million users globally, the local Vancouver user b …

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter …

The future of education is now.  And best of all it is FREE! Listen to me...  http://n.pr/y2kRz9 Stanford Takes Online Schooling To The Next Academic Level Join us to discuss the weekly content of the various Stanford's 2012 Online courses (Yes there are two independent CS 101 courses).  The expectation is that you will be up to date the course lecture and such before attending meetups. Sign up is free and open to everyone.  Use the links below and choose the advanced track. Start Dates are her …

Vancouver Counselling Psychology Reading Club is an enlightening, safe, professional, and fun place for experienced and novice counsellors and psychotherapists in Vancouver. At the Counselling Psychology Book Club, we are researching new titles from authors writing about counselling and psychotherapy theories as well as practices. We hope that the books we read will offer a fresh perspective on the way we think, live, and practice. Being a competent counselling and psychotherapy practitioner tak …

“The world we have designed and made is a result of our level of thinking, thus far what we have created has in itself created problems that we cannot solve at the same level of thinking and consciousness which has created the problems and issues.  We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if humankind is to survive.” Albert Einstein It's now 2012 the end of an Age and the Leap into a New Era. These are not times for the faint of heart. Our world and culture are undergoing the mo …

Love to run? So do we! Come join us for a social run every Wednesday evening at 6:00pm at MEC North Vancouver. Whether you are just beginning to run, training for a 10k or are an experienced runner with visions of ultra-marathons in your future, we invite you to come and run with us. We run rain or shine, this is the West Coast after all, so dress appropriately.

Should it be such a struggle to get results? Have you ever wanted something in your life so bad you could almost taste it and then struggled in frustration until you just gave up? Most people struggle to achieve their goals because their brain has been trained to achieve the results they are currently getting. The fact is we are hard wired to avoid pain and seek pleasure. The problem with this is that we start out at the mercy of our teachers! The cool thing is that we have developed a BRAIN TRA …

//collaborate here Canada's largest tech meetups RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and …

Someone needs to take the weight of the world on their shoulders. Anger, violence and hostility will never solve the problem. It is only through cooperation, collaboration and intelligence that we will find a future. If we let our fear and lower natures rule us, then we will fail. We are tribeforth, and we are searching for our victory. We believe in using our collective intelligence for the greater good. That our ability to work together will define our future. Our goal is a world free from sc …

Citii Vancouver is an active think tank, but we're also drinking buddies, film buffs, and music lovers. We're a supportive group of friends focused on changing the world and would love for you to join us. Our members have worked with organizations from IBM to the UN, we consult with world leaders, run workshops for citizens, and research, review, and publish the world's best practices to ensure all mankind benefits from the enlightenment our digital age provides. We work hard and this group is t …

***WANTED*** Talkative, open-minded and adventurous spirits who are not afraid to discover what Vancouverites have to share! Purpose: Having an informal weekday evening gathering full of FUN with (future) friends, networking, sharing common hobbies, chit chatting, drinking, eating, dancing, listening to music... Destination: Downtown Vancouver establishments (cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants, clubs) Group's MOTTO is: “Take a break, chill out and get your inspiration within the Coffee Break” Everyb …

Hello and welcome! This brand new group (December 2012) was created for straight single adults who are seeking a lifelong lasting relationship with family and perhaps children in the near future. When you go to singles events, it is sometimes difficult to figure out if another person is single, and if they are single, it's hard to tell if they are looking for casual dating or something serious. As a single adult, do you find yourself asking the following questions? Are you seeking "the one" for …

This is a group for any Italian in North and Central America that likes to stay active and care about their loved Italia . Everyone is welcomed, groups of Italians in Vancouver,Canada e North America, people that like the M5S and the ideas of challenging the bad habits that from very long time have been a routine of stealing and enjoying with the Italian population`s money Now it is the moment to say Stop and to re-create the history of Italy giving again the power back to the population. Join …

This is the official group of the Vancouver Chapter of The Women In Leadership Foundation. We create inspirational programs that bring women together in developing their leadership skills and creating positive change in the future of women's leadership in Canada.

Do you want to build more than a lifestyle business? Do you want to meet new business owners and build lasting connections and relationships? Do you want to grow your business through strategic partners and by acquiring additional skills? Do you want to socialize with like minded business owners to share experiences while you build your business? If you're looking to do all those things and network with high caliber entrepreneurs, this group is for you. Join us for networking, socializing, and …