Networking groups near Marina, CA

Welcome to the Pacific Grove Fermentation Meetup Group! Whether you're a seasoned fermenter or a curious newbie, this group is for anyone interested in the art of fermenting foods and beverages. Join us to learn new techniques, swap recipes, share starters, and connect with fellow fermentation enthusiasts in the Pacific Grove area. Let's explore the world of krauts, kimchi, kombucha, and more together! Whether you're looking to improve your health or just want to try something new, this group is a fun and informative way to dive into the wonderful world of fermentation. Let's get fermenting!

Something that is missing in Monterey and surrounding towns are networking events for professionals. I have always been a big fan of networking because it is something I believe I should do throughout the rest of my career. By networking, I have met people from different walks of life which I think is valuable because I like to know what's out there. Another valuable aspect is that I have learned about how many different ways I could take my career that were unbeknownst to me.

0cog Inc. is pleased to sponsor a Meetup group for project and program managers. The group supports networking and sharing of event of interest to managers in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley and the Monterey Bay area. Events are expected to be hosted in Central California. With most events held with 40 miles of Santa Cruz, California MAILING ADDRESS: 0cog Inc. c/o Bay Area Management Network 1840 41st Ave., Ste 102-110 Capitola, CA 95010-2527

Led by David Thiermann, career consultant for 30 years. David will talk with members about self-assessment, exploring career options, determining your focus, marketing yourself and ongoing career management. Everyone will leave with new ideas, new expectations, motivation to be more proactive and enthusiasm to move forward. Get inspired and excited. Sign up today for an enjoyable experience. Jokes are included....bring a joke and let's have fun. Please join me on Facebook and LinkedIn, and Google my name to learn more about me. If you can't attend my Meetup in person, you are welcome to call or text me anytime on my cell phone to talk about your needs or goals: 831-435-9321. Thanks, David

Pay it Forward! Let's get together for quality networking from a special perspective. Since we do business with those we like and trust, we will get to know you and you us before discussing business. Our meetings will consist of informative speakers and topics as well as high quality networking.

Welcome to the Salinas Sunrise Toastmasters Club Meetup Group! Our community is dedicated to improving our communication skills, learning effective strategies, and connecting with others through social networking and brainstorming sessions. We focus on understanding ourselves, encouraging creativity, and honing our presentation techniques to speak with confidence and enthusiasm. Our diverse range of interests includes exploring languages and cultures, as well as providing support for those looking to overcome their fear of public speaking. Join us to improve your communication skills, meet new friends, and have fun along the way!

The PMI Monterey Bay Chapter is an affiliate of the Project Management Institute, Inc., with primary responsibility for the furtherance of the project management profession within the Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. We are excited to share many networking opportunities. We are always looking for new members to share knowledge and build a better and more vibrant community. If you’re interested in becoming a member of this exciting and constantly growing discipline, please[ join](https://www.pmi.org/membership/types) PMI as a member and [join](https://www.pmi.org/membership/chapters) PMI mBay chapter.

Welcome to the Monterey Urban Homesteading Meetup Group! For individuals passionate about organic farming, health, weight loss, detox, nutrition, exercise, and urban homesteading (gardening), this is the perfect community for you! Join us to cultivate knowledge, share experiences, and encourage each other in achieving our goals. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, together we'll explore the benefits of sustainable living and learn innovative ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Connect with like-minded individuals, attend workshops, and network with local experts. Let's thrive together as we embrace urban homesteading and its dynamic facets.

Our group aims to bring together people passionate about technology in and around the beautiful Monterey Bay area. We encourage members of all skill levels and interests in tech, be it AI, programming, software development, IT, hardware, cybersecurity, tech start-ups, or the latest gadgets. This is an open, welcoming space where you can share your work, ideas, and knowledge, gain insight from others, and stay updated on the latest in the tech world. Our meetings can include a variety of activities such as: • Tech Talks: Presentations from members or guest speakers showcasing their work, and discussing recent advancements or trends in technology. • Workshops: Hands-on sessions aimed at learning new skills or improving existing ones. Bring your laptop and an eagerness to learn! • Networking: Opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, collaborate on projects, and potentially even create your own tech start-up. • Show and Tell: A platform to share your latest projects, be it an app you've built, a gadget you've tweaked, or a complex problem you've solved. We believe that technology is for everyone, and our goal is to create an inclusive, supportive environment that fosters learning and innovation. So whether you're a seasoned tech professional, a student just starting your tech journey, or someone who simply loves technology, this meetup is for you! We look forward to welcoming you to our community and can't wait to see what innovative ideas and projects you'll bring to the Monterey Bay Technology Meetup!

Welcome to "Monterey, CA Equipment Rental Side Hustles," the premier online meetup group for local residents in Monterey, California, eager to explore lucrative side hustle opportunities involving equipment rentals. Join us to discover, discuss, and thrive in this exciting realm, where potential earnings can soar to $10,000+ per month. 🚀 What We Offer: Local Insights: Dive into discussions centered on equipment rental side hustles in Monterey, uncovering relevant and accessible opportunities within our vibrant community. Expert Guidance: Engage with local experts and experienced side hustlers who share valuable insights, success stories, and strategies to help you succeed in your equipment rental side hustle. Networking: Connect with fellow Monterey residents, exchange ideas, and forge meaningful connections with those who share your passion for equipment-based side hustles. Resources: Access a curated list of local resources, including equipment suppliers, rental platforms, funding options, and events, designed to boost your equipment rental side hustle and aim for earnings of $10,000+ per month. Interactive Learning: Participate in workshops and webinars that equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in your equipment rental side hustle. Community Support: Find motivation, advice, and encouragement from peers and mentors as you navigate challenges and celebrate successes. Exclusive Events: Attend meetups, virtual gatherings, and in-person events (when possible) to connect face-to-face with fellow Monterey Equipment Rental Side Hustlers and learn from local success stories. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or someone looking to maximize equipment rental side hustle opportunities in Monterey, "Monterey, CA Equipment Rental Side Hustles" is your local hub. Join us today to embark on a journey of financial empowerment, creativity, and entrepreneurship in the heart of California. Your next equipment rental side hustle success story begins here!

We are a group of tech professionals who love drinking beer and talking about tech. If you want to network and you love tech, come join us at local bars around Santa Cruz!

Our meetups will focus on riding the incredible singletrack mountain biking trails of the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounding areas. Trail networks and start locations will vary, as will the difficulty of the trails themselves. This group is geared towards intermediate to advanced riders who have mastered basic mountain bike skills and are comfortable on singletrack trails of varied terrain difficulty. We regroup at all trail junctions and aim for no-drop rides. Riders may opt out at anytime during a ride, but please inform the ride leader or sweeper that you are breaking away from the group.

Ready to grow your business through high-quality referrals? Join the Santa Cruz Women's Leads Club! What we do: * Connect you with a supportive network of local businesswomen. * Help you generate valuable referrals through structured, proven methods. * Maximize your time and resources by focusing on targeted and effective marketing. Leads Club is not: A social club. * In competition with other organizations. We are: * Dedicated to your success. * An advertising service specifically designed to boost your business growth. * Ready to unlock the power of referrals? Join us and experience the difference!

MDI (Mentor, Discover, Inspire), was created for the sole purpose of helping you find the mentor you need, and being the mentor others need. A group of men of all ages, coming together to find the support we’ve all been searching for, and who are compelled to make a difference in other’s lives. We have a wealth of skills and experiences to share, Are you getting what you need to win in your life? Having enough fun? Tired of living a mediocre life and ready to step it up? We are a circle of men who will have your back and give you the support you need to operate at your best. 
In the modern world, men often operate alone. Even with friends and family around us, we do it alone. Operating this way will get most men stuck in a rut. > We mentor men how to operate as a team for the betterment of themselves and their relationships with others. What is available in our network/community are practical skills like carpentry, contracting, lawyer, CPA, auto maintenance, moving, etc. We look forward to hearing your skills and experiences. > [www.mentordiscoverinspire.org](http://www.mentordiscoverinspire.org/) > > Join us at a weekly online or in person meeting with other men who have been there. Whatever you’re going through, you’re not alone. We don’t always have the answers, but we’re there to hear your questions.

The Aptos Women's Leads Club is for women in Santa Cruz County who want to build a strong network and quality referral base to expand their business. Our mission is to share and expand our sphere of influence to strategically build our business in the community. Guests are invited to attend two meetings free of charge. The purpose of this meetup group is to publicly share our events. There is an additional membership application process which must be completed to be considered for an official Leads Club Membership. You are welcome to visit 2 online meetings free of charge. You can learn more about the Leads Club model at LeadsClub.com. We look forward to meeting you! **We meet weekly on Tuesdays from 12 - 1:15pm. Please contact our Leadership team if you'd like to attend to get the logistics and make sure that your business category is not already filled. Please contact Tina McRorie (tina@tinamcrorie.com) or Rebecca Hazelton (rebecca@choosinghealthnow.com).** **As of Aug 2023, we are especially interested in filling the following business categories:**  Handy-person Auto Mechanic Cleaning Service - House Cleaner Seamstress Graphic Artist Marketing Person Enrolled Agent (tax preparer) Nail Care Photographer Personal Assistant Travel Agent Gift Baskets Event Planner Optometrist Dentist Bookkeeper and/or CPA Financial Advisor - Fiduciary Insurance Agent Loan Agent/Mortgage Broker Doula Home Stager Interior Designer Osteopath Naturopathic Doctor Meal prep service (FoodSmith, for example) Personal Chef/Caterer Water testing/filtering place (like Rayne) Hair Stylist Even if you are in a business category not listed here, please contact us. Maybe we don't know that we need you! We look forward to meeting you!

**Welcome!**   See the list below for the informative and fun opportunities in this MeetUp for living a fuller, healthier and more creative life and improving your business, altough only some of our MeetUps are about business. *Some of our new MeetUp offerings are:* **BUSINESS:**   \~ Increase revenue for existing business \~ Networking events  \~ Resources for earning extra income (side-hustles) \~Tips on how to get your business online  \~Co-working sessions for time management & productivity \~Preventing Zoom-itis with self-care techniques  \~Opportunities to be a co-host  \~Bring your big business idea to life  \~How to create a Mastermind group to keep you on track and motivated  \~How to work better: Coffee work hours online with accountability  \~Resources and strategies for making your business life more efficient and effective **WELLNESS & LIVING A FULLER LIFE:**  \~Overcoming anxiety and overwhelm \~Getting Unstuck  \~Tips for elevating a depressed mood  \~Becoming more productive  \~Meditation and journaling  \~Goal setting  \~Dealing with isolation during these trying times  \~Time management and staying focused tips  \~Introduction to Trello, the life and work management tool \~Creativity- Kickstart, How to bring more of it into your life **SOCIAL:**   \~Happy hours  \~Game nights  \~Making the best of a challenging situation- what are you doing for fun?  \~Speed-friending (it's not dating, but creating connections and having some laughs) This group is offering **several 20-90 minute weekly Meetups** on a variety of different topics, some are listed above, such as wellness and living a fuller life, pivoting or growing your business in these unpredictable times, and social events. The goal is to provide valuable information and connections that may alleviate some of the challenges we are facing with isolation, lack of social time, mood, lack of purpose, and possible financial issues. ***We have changed the name of this MeetUp group*** to offer more selection to a broader audience and will still have MeetUps that address anxiety and feeling stuck. This is a space for you to meet others and feel a sense of community, which is important for your health and happiness, even if it means just logging in and listening for a while. Some meetings may include **interviews with pros** to give you new insights and answers to your burning questions.  Please let us know if you have any **suggestions for topics or guest speakers**, and which type of MeetUp interests you so we can put it on our schedule.    **If you are an expert** and want to be a guest at one of our events, please contact Daz, the moderator. **If being in SOCIAL SITUATIONS is challenging for you**, what you learn or those you connect with might change your life! Be comfortable in knowing that you will be encouraged to engage with others only at the level that you choose, so please show up and know it's OK to stay muted with your camera off and decline to engage in break-out rooms, which happens only at some MeetUp events.  We hold our Meetups at various times of the day, including some weekends. It's OK to log on late or sign off early. It will be good to have you attend for any amount of time.  At the end of our MeetUp, you will likely be equipped with more direct access to your own inner resources, find options to support you in taking the next steps for whatever challenges you are having, and perhaps find an empathy or accountability partner. You may even feel a little lighter! **Your host is me, Daz (Donna) Jacoby. I love bringing people together!**   I call myself a problem solver and happiness maker. I am a biofeedback trainer, and business coach, and now aditionally owner of a marketing agency, living near Santa Cruz, CA, who has worked for over 20 years with clients to improve their lives and health, mostly with a focus on anxiety management using biofeedback and neurofeedback in conjunction with an effective life-coaching program. I have been an entrepreneur for most of my adult life (and raised by entrepreneurs), with experience in a variety of fields, so I can bring insight and resources to those who need a boost in their business, or want to create a new business, including part-time side-hustles. I love creating strategies and systems and feel blessed with my intuitive qualities which help to guide my life.     Since business coaching, biofeedback and anxiety management are my specialties, some meetings will include the science and psychology that enlightens you and introduce resources such as apps, techniques, and introductions to biofeedback for home use that may help alleviate chronic issues. This is not therapy. Rather, it is a mindset and physiology shift that supports you in making dramatic changes. There is hope for overcoming so many challenges! I see it consistently in the lives of my clients. In the not-too-distant future, I will start a test group with veterans who have PTSD. If you are interested in volunteering to get the group going, or donating, please let me know. **I look forward to seeing you!** If you can't attend, please contact me if you want to know more about what you missed or the schedule for future MeetUps.