Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

Are you a Boston based young professional? Join our group. We'll schedule monthly networking receptions and social events that will enable you to meet new people. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR NEW MEMBER WELCOME EMAIL! Inside is a special THANK YOU gift

If you've ever wanted to confidently speak in front of an audience, and you'd like to sharpen your skills or become more confident at it, then you're going to like this. The purpose of this group is to provide a platform for you to develop your material and practice it in front of a live audience. By doing this, you will become more confident and comfortable when doing any kind of public speaking. You can be at any level of experience, and you're not limited to one type of presentation, as lo …

You’re in your 30’s or 40’s with a great career, maybe an advanced degree or two, but don’t have unlimited time to meet new people on a regular basis to date. You have the flexibility and stability to do some really cool things when you aren’t working but are missing someone to go with you. You work for a company that is known by just letters, an engineering firm, a software start up, a biotech company or something similar and would like to meet a person that understands the demands of your job …

This is an eclectic group for people with interests in art, culture, history, movies, travel, sports, music, theater, networking, etc.

Born from the combination of the Metrowest Active Singles and the Metrowest 30's group, the Boston Metrowest Active Social Community is a great place to meet new people and make new friends. Do you enjoy meeting new people while taking part in spontaneous, fun and diverse events? Join us for activities that invite face to face conversation and fun. We meet frequently, usually within the Metrowest area and sometimes further afield for really interesting events. There is no "typical" event for thi …

The best of everything: jobs, salary, life partners, discounted prices, opportunities, absolutely everything in life... can be yours, if you know how to communicate your wishes in a way that is most agreeable to your audience. Many people feel uncomfortable negotiating, thus shortchanging themselves because they refuse to engage in the process. Some view it as manipulation; or as a contest of wills in which power determines outcome, each party seeks to one-up the other, and the little guy doesn' …

This group is discuss ideas about how to have a successful career in Science. We will discuss things like career management, leadership in the lab, the changing face of Science along with some networking and socializing If you are working as a scientist or other technical professional than this group is for you. This group is free and open to the public

Tech Recruiter Society's Boston Chapter is devoted to creating and furthering a community of technical recruiters for purposes of networking, exchanging best practices, professional development and mentoring, and promoting the field of technical recruiting. We will encourage software engineers to attend our events for insight and feedback as to what they want out of a technical recruiting experience. Our agenda includes job fairs, seminars, and paid training events. This is THE group to join if …

So when you are starting a business or thinking about starting a business..Everyone is always saying..Network! But how do you network? Where do you start? I am a newish to the Real Estate business and looking to meet other business people in the area to start networking. I would love to meet lots of people with lots of skills that I can connect with and learn from! JOIN ME on the adventure..Even if you haven't started a business yet..but are thinking about it..I want it to be a group of people w …

Disclaimer: while I have no problem with gaming, this group is not about that. No location chosen yet but I have some ideas.This just basically an informal meetup, maybe start with about 30 minutes of mingling, followed possibly by an informal roundtable discussion/introduction where all attendees can introduce themselves and have the opportunity to give a description of their project, idea or vision they are launching or looking to launch, as well as discuss any resources they would recommend t …

If you're sick of all the emails from Meetup.com: Subscribe to the BYC email list for updates Whether or not you just graduated school or are new to Boston, we all know how difficult it can be your first few years as a professional. Let's use this group to bridge that knowledge gap, the experience gap, and the networking gap. I'm talking ALLLLLLLL kinds of creatives: writers, artists, bloggers, designers, developers, programmers, entrepreneurs, builders, doers, movers, shakers. Use this gr …

Startup Grind is an event series and website designed to help educate, inspire, and connect local entrepreneurs. Each month we welcome an amazing speaker who shares their story with our community and tells us what worked, what didn't, and what they'll do differently next time. It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best, network with other members of the startup community, and improve your chances of entrepreneurial success.

This group is for those interested in multidisciplinary networking and collaboration. Taking inspiration from The Medici Effect, The Renaissance, and even such creative collaborations as Burning Man...How can the intersection of technology, science, arts, culture, business, philosophy, etc., amplify innovation and create new ways of thinking, behaving, expressing and living? This group will meet to network, discuss and brainstorm ideas, projects and possibilities. Frans Johansson’s The Medici E …

The Boutique is a group for entrepreneurial women - those who work for themselves and/or own their own business - and need an outlet for socialization. The Boutique is a group to help you make new friends when lots of work demands keep you at home or in your shop alone. If you work at a regular 9-5 job and own a business on the side you are welcome as well! This is not a forum to promote your business, although some events will be catered to you as an entrepreneur. After all, our businesses are …

Join the Microsoft Store for workshops and classes on relevant business topics and technology. Also events featuring Windows 8, 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 Store features a fully equipped theater with a 103” touch screen presente …