vNext's Mission is to: ● Improve Developer Technology Development ● Unique Forum To Build Substainable Developer Communities ● Stimulate Dialogue On New & Emerging Technologies The Vision: The Vision of vNext is to provide a platform for local community focused design, ux, development, and innovation-inspired technical developer groups that promote the power of making ideas real, that improve the lives of others, while promoting new opportunities and emerging technologies in the communities th …

Startup California and Startup OC are regions of The Startup America Partnership, a public private initiative founded by President Obama and former AOL Chairman Steve Case. The Startup America Partnership is based on a simple premise: Young companies that grow create jobs. As a core American value, entrepreneurship is critical to the country’s long term success and it’s time to step up our game. Startup Orange County is part of the Startup California ecosystem, and has three key goals: 1. Provid …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with jus …

K5 invests, and accelerates game-changing, early stage, technology driven businesses led by visionary founders. We are fond of the lean startup movement, and supports the K5 Initiative™ that promotes a community wide platform to impact the creation and development of 1000 companies in 5 years, mostly in Southern California. 

We are launching in Orange County.   The NYC Business Networking Group (NYCBNG) is one of the premier, exclusive networking groups in NYC and has been a leader in hosting business events for nearly 4 years. In 2010, we launched our first West Coast group in LA. We're expanding to Orange County to bring our events to professionals in the local area.   CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR GROUP VIDEO Group members are the city's most influential, successful business professionals including small and …

Join the Microsoft Store for workshops and classes on relevant business topics and technology. Also events featuring Windows 7, Office 2010, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and more along with great networking opportunities. Each month we will offer different workshops on how technology can improve your small business, professional organization, company, or non-profit. Committed to community and business development The Microsoft Stores features a fully equipped theater with a 103” touch screen present …

… Come check us out @ web: http://occn.freetoasthost.com facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/OCCN-Speakers-Forum-Toastmasters-Club-9377/106545392712938 Our club is not a private club.  It's open to the public and we encourage guests.  There is no cost to attend and audit the club.  We'd love to see you.  We have young professionals, entrepreneurs, established business professionals, retirees and students from varying backgrounds, varying native languages, etc.

… Interior designers, decorators, re-designers, architects, green designers, green architects, LEED, eco-furniture, vendors, tile, glass, ceramics, contractors, sewing specialists, upholsterers, Feng Shui Practitioners, home stagers, real estate agents, interior/architectural photographers, artists, furniture retailers, remodelers, craftsmen, artisans, carpenters, furniture designers, engineers, manufacturers, painters, showroom, web designers, print experts, decorative painters, homeowners, apart …

… Over the years the advancements and growth of retail formats have pushed the Institute beyond the so-called “Store Planner” profession to those involved in graphic arts, web, and digital design. The advent of new technologies have made lighting, materials, and shopfittings a key part of the experience as well. The Institute stands ready to recognize your contribution. We hope you will join and become active in the retail customer experience revolution that is shaping the global marketplace. …

… The vision for this group is to meet, network, learn and share ideas to build a community of people from all backgrounds, entrepreneurs, business strategists, accountants, legal attorneys, contractors, marketers, fundraisers, directors, producers, journalists, artists, coders, bloggers, tweeters and creative thinkers that are interested in advancements in web/mobile computing and whether it be video games, serious apps, or a nice to have type of apps. From novices to experts or people who just w …