73% of the Canadian market is made of Small Businesses. Toronto has been named one of the top 10 Most Innovative Cities in the World. The startup-scene is the hub and core of this city. More and more larger and more respected international companies and holders are buying out Canadian ingenuity to build-up a better servicing infrastructure. Venture Inc, focuses in bringing together fresh minds from aspiring young entrepreneurs, co-founders and seasoned leaders to discuss what matters to make us …

We are working on a new program. We hope to re-launch the group meetings at the beginning of 2011. Let us know if you have any suggestions for a space we can use for our meetings. Knowledge Is Power! We aspire to establish a platform for investors to gain knowledge, build confidence, and encourage networking among investors. We seek to create a inspiring supportive environment for all levels of investors to interact, to learn, to share, and create wealth. Topics that are covered in the meeting …

This mommy group was created as a way to help new moms meet other new moms to offer each other support and share experiences in this wonderful, and sometimes challenging maze of motherhood. We use this network to communicate via the message board to arrange playdates, share ideas, offer suggestions and advise or just to vent ( we all have those days!). I realized as soon as my daughter was born that this wonderful new world of mommyhood is an amazing and thrilling experience but can often be ov …

Lets start a group of photographers that would like to improve their skills. We will set up a series of themed photo shoots, photographers will come together and create. Models Make up Artists and Hair Stylists that need photos for their portfolios, websites or advertising will voluteer their services. We will have different sponsors to assist us with our themes and they too will benefit by having the photos for their advertising or websites. this not only will be a win win for all included but …

The Evaluation Cafe is an informal networking and knowledge sharing event for professionals working in the field of Program Evaluation. It's a chance to meet new people, share ideas and build a sense of community among evaluators in the Toronto area. Anyone who is engaged in the  field of program evaluation is welcome to attend.

We have created a group for fashion professional and lovers. We want to create this group to have great events to connect fashion lover with other lovers of fashion in Canada. We already have had many fashion events where people create new friendships and found new business connections. Let’s have fun and unite the lovers of fashion in Canada.

To embark on adventurous hikes, connect with new people, and enjoy the presence of nature around Toronto and the GTA

This is a group for Iranian Professionals in Toronto, to network and elevate their level of general knowledge. We cherish our glorious past and we celebrate our outstanding success in the west. Every week there will be a discussion about an interesting idea or story. The subject may be historical, scientific, cultural, self motivational, etc. This group is not for sharing political ideas or religious ideas. We have zero tolerance toward members who may want to dominate the group by their persona …

Friendly Fire is a group for Masculine Gay Men. I’ve always heard them say fake it until you can make it. This comment has seemed so glib and dishonest to me. Yet for many masculine gay men this is secretly how we live our lives. As gay men we invisibly move in the straight world in what many be seen as not truly being our authentic selves due to the perceived disadvantages to being fully out in our professional lives. I don’t believe this. Sometimes we find it hard to come to terms with being g …

R and Matlab users have few groups to join so I started one on Meetup. This goup is to add the needs of those who use these tools for research in the financial services industry of models, algos, and trading strategies. If you fall into any of these areas of interest, please join to learn more ways enhance your uses of this software.

Do you love talking with people? Do you really know your way around a great conversation? Do you have so many interesting things to say and love hearing the same from others? Because if you do, you’ve come to the right place. And if you don’t, we are here to help! Come join fellow conversationalists eager to revive 'The Lost Art of Conversation' in a world buried in small talk. And while you're at it, have some drinks and get to know other great people that our beautiful City of Toronto has to …

This group is for people who are interested in Bitcoin, the open source, peer-to-peer payment network and currency that's taking the world by storm. Come to: Learn what makes Bitcoin different from banks, government currencies and precious metals Learn and teach how to use Bitcoin to increase your financial privacy and security Discuss politics and economics as they relate to Bitcoin Barter, trade, and network for a more resilient local economy Buy and sell Bitcoins For more information about …

This is a meet up for anyone passionate about the sharing economy and collaborative consumption. Anyone interested in this movement is welcome -- entrepreneurs, those working for collaborative consumption organizations, users and early adopters. Learn about access over ownership and a lifestyle of sharing time, things, space and resources.

This group is created for those who are interested in Biology, Biotechnology and other fields related to Life Sciences. If you like to discuss recent world technological advances in these areas or exchange ideas on your research, this group is for you. Looking forward to discussions and sharing the ideas! The day and place of our meetups are to be determined. Your comments and suggestions are appreciated.

Toronto Event Assembly is a peer group for event organizers in the GTA. This group features discussions, case studies and activities with the express goal to positively impacts members’ next events. Meetups are taking place at 6:00pm, every Thursday. If you do not fill out your introduction, your application will likely not be approved. We want to attract serious event planners who are fully invested in the idea of educating each other so make sure that you completely fill out your profile. This …

it’s all about who you know. If you want to make connections that count right on your home turf, then the Beaches Chapter of the Business Connection Exchange is the group for you. Our twice-a-month breakfast meetings result in business, new ideas and friendships. Find out what the BCX is all about. Join with like-minded people who can help you expand your connections in your own community. Please join us to find out if this is right for you.