This is a group of financial professionals, accountants, technologists, economists, traders, engineers, housewives, househusbands, laborers, professors, students, activists and workers interested in reforming, revolutionizing and improving our financial system. We discuss and act regularly. Everyone is welcome! We meet at Columbia University's International Affairs Building on the corner of 118th and Amsterdam in room 409 or room 410 from 3 to 5 and go for dinner afterwards at Amsterdam.

Integrity Buddies are a community who have a daily practice working together as accountability teams. Daily integrity practice includes declaring your possibility, planning an hourly plan with actions that align with your commitments, and following up with a short call to review your day with your triad of buddies. Lean more at http://integritybuddies.com

The NYC Not for Profit Finance Club is a club whose members are either a Board Member, Senior Manager of a not for profit, or service provider like Auditor, Accountant, etc. It's members specialize in either providing financial services or seek such services for the organization they serve. The purpose of the club is to provide industry specific information relating to financial compliance and other similar changes to its members. We will also help members network by hosting exclusive networ …

G.O.A.L.S is a goal setting and keeping group that I have started for women in the NYC area. If you are like me and love to make goals but keeping them is another story, then join my group. I want to form a group where a small group of women (6-7) can share their specific goals, put them into action, and have a group to be held accountable to. In essence, have a goal in mind, work towards it, and every month we’ll get together and see how much you have progressed. I was looking to join a similar …

Have you ever thought about investing in the rapidly growing forex industry? Interested in managed funds or accounts? What about starting a broker or forex specific hedgefund? Or maybe you're a registered CTA or professional trader? This is the group for you led by industry experts who have been on the inside and know how it works. Come check it out!

Being an entrepreneur, a solopreneur, or self-employed is a dream that many of us live and many others have. But there are downsides to the dream. Working in isolation, taking on too many obligations and not creating a clear plan for success can hinder even the most brilliant self-starter. This meetup provides a forum for you to network (not sell) with others, find accountability partners and brainstorm with people from your industry and other industries in order to get outside your box and into …

"A goal properly set is halfway reached." - Abraham Lincoln "For me, goals are my road map to the life I want. They have helped me accomplish things I once thought were impossible." - Catherine Pulsifer These quotes touch upon the reasons why Hoboken Goal Setting Group ("HGSG") was formed.  The day you make goal setting and professional development a habit is the day you take your life on a different course.  Goal setting has been cited time and time again as the single differentiating factor be …

This is a meetup group for the graduates of the Discover Bookkeeping course offered by The Bookkeeping Company of New York City. The group will provide opportunities to continue to get together, socialize, and share information regarding bookkeeping.

POLICY & RULES Welcome to our group 2013! **PLEASE READ THE GUIDELINES LINK ON THE ABOUT US SECTION AND AGREE TO THEM BEFORE REQUESTING MEMBERSHIP.** Please donate $1 per game for Outdoor games to keep this meetup running without a hitch. We need to pay the costs of members for 2013 on the Meetup.com website, and the upkeep of our equipment. By requesting membership and taking part in group activities you hereby are agreeing to the rules and regulation of the meetup. In addition, you acknowledg …

The new Stanford course (January 2013) has been updated for iOS 6. Get the Stanford lectures and assignments from iTunes U — Winter 2013 Class, Fall 2011 Class Download Xcode from the Mac App Store. Sign up for an Apple iOS Dev Center account (the free account is all you need; the $99 paid account allows you to run your apps on your iOS device and to publish your apps in the App Store). Stanford's CS193P iPad and iPhone Application Development class is a university-level computer science cours …

NYC gay massage and male bodywork for men Meet with gay and bisexual men who enjoy male bodywork for men and man to man massage  exchange, male massage and gay massage in the New York City tri-state area. Join us if you are interested in bodywork and m4m massage as methods of relaxation, stress relief and intimacy. We welcome both experienced as well as those new to male bodywork and gay massage who wish to expand their knowledge and enjoyment in bodywork and massage, gay tantra, sacred touch an …

As a startup solo-preneur myself at http://facebook.com/learnosaurus I often run into a lot of things that can be solved by talking them out and bouncing ideas off others. I don't have an official advisory board, and it's often difficult to snag enough dedicated people to show up on a regular basis. So this is my proposed solution. Come one, come all, founders and partners of startups in NYC that are education-based. We can act as our own "mutual" advisory board and share war-stories about lega …

Many thanks to Investor Llew for his years of dedicated service to the novice/intermediate investor community, having founded this meetup!  I have personally observed Llew work tirelessly to promote financial astuteness and make it accessible to all.   I feel comfortable saying that his investor education program has been one of the most comprehensive and targeted programs I've ever seen.  Having gotten to know Llew over the past couple of years, I can also say unequivocally that he has proudly …

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 just …

A virtual homeschooling cooperative for families with kids K-12 to connect and share interests through workshops, park days, community service, trips, tours and more. HOW TO POST: Please note that when you post a new event, it may take up to 24 hours for your event to be announced to other members with you designated as the event "host." Once you are designated the host and your Meetup event is official, you can add an RSVP limit to your post. (Meetup sets up the site this way, so that the site …

This class will teach you everything you need to know to maximize the professional benefits of Twitter. Learn how to set up your account, start tweeting, and follow the people who can provide beneficial industry knowledge. We will teach you how to attract new and relevant followers for your account. Whether you are looking to advance in your job - or find a new job, use Twitter to establish your personal brand. Start Twitter groups and get yourself named to Twitter groups. We will review #FF and …

This is a group for high achievers and successful people! Are you having a hard time achieving goals on your own, exploring your passion, or figuring out what's next in your life? Do you need help prioritizing what actions to take next, or which actions to take to yield the fastest and most impactful results? Do you need a support system to hold you accountable for taking action? Whether it's a personal or business goal, this group will support you and hold you accountable for creating success i …

This is a private Group for the Fernandez/Lopez/etc. families and friends to work on healthier lifestyles, eating better, and moving more! First thing's first: Join the Group. You can create a Meetup account, or login directly with your Facebook account. We can plan face-to-face Meetups when we're all in the same area, but we can also use the Group's Mailing list and Discussion board to keep in touch on the regular. Here are some other ideas: -Upload 'before' (and goal!) photos to our Photos sec …

The Entrepreneur and Small Business Mentorship Group is where success and accountability begin. Our focus is on our members efficiently utilizing & leveraging their ability to create a business model, set achievable goals, blow past roadblocks and support one another. This small group of no more than 14 members at each event and works with a serious and respected mentor to accomplish these things, as well as giving out referrals. We distinguish ourselves by the high-end coaching of our mentor, …

Calling everyone from Sunnyside/Woodside/Long Island City/Astoria/Forest Hills and beyond! What makes ! Sunnyside/Woodside/Long Island City/Astoria/Forest Hills Great neighborhood in the best city on the planet? The history, style, attitude, and diversity . . . sure, all of that is great. But the restaurants and local food establishments which have helped shape the cultural fabric of local neighborhoods . . . The places where the locals go . . . Well that my friends, is gold. Join me to experien …

INTRO TO SPORTS MARKETING CLASSES Are you looking to learn more about the sports marketing industry? Introduction to Sports Marketing will teach you about the fastest growing marketing industry; types of jobs; various job titles; how to apply for jobs; how to grow your professional network and how to get an informational interview or internship! We will discuss the many jobs you can have working at a team, a league, a brand, an agency and much more! This class will be instructional with plenty …

The NYC Business and QuickBooks Support Network provides basic QuickBooks training and support, financial advice and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and growing businesses. If you a QuickBooks ProAdvisor or provide financial services to your clients and looking to expand into QuickBooks training and consulting, join us instead at http://www.meetup.com/NYC-QuickBooks-ProAdvisor-Network.

What is EO Accelerator? Accelerator is experiential, entrepreneurial education based on an annual calendar year. Through the following education methods, you will be able to demonstrate the application of the content through annual deliverables. • Quarterly Learning Events – Through a series of quarterly events focused on four core areas: Strategy, People, Finance and Sales & Marketing, this experience-based three year curriculum is delivered by entrepreneurs to entrepreneurs. This access to rea …

Allow me to introduce you to the world of option trading. There are people today who are making money in the stock market in this economy and you can too. You can supplement your income and may eventually replace it. This FREE session is designed to share information and teach novice investors how to minimize their risk and maximize their profits in option trading.  The purpose is to help turn novice beginners into skillful traders (from the seller’s side) by modeling strategies in Excel before …

Maria Alexandra Bella is a registered dietitian and the founder of Top Balance nutrition located in New York City. Maria started her career in nutrition with a weight loss of over 70 lbs that she has been able to maintain since 2006. Her own experience that that of many of her patients allowed Maria to understand the importance of accountability, ongoing support as well as the most reliable and up-to-date information in order to achieve lasting weight loss. Our weekly weight loss support group …

With the guidance of an experienced Career Coach, meet others in Career Transition, or looking to re-enter the job market, have been laid off, to exchange feedback on resumes, cover letters, interviews, and contact information. Give advice, network, and offer support. There are many good reasons to join this Job Search Strategy group * Fresh Ideas * Objective Analysis & Advice *Accountability * Expand your network *Find a job search buddy to work with This group offers you the chance to …

What is NOIR? NOIR was founded in early 2007, as a networking group of well connected Independent Sales and Recruiting professionals in the Information Technology space (Financial, Media, etc). Original members combined forces to close reqs and help each other gain accounts, resulting in many successful split deals, both full time and consulting placements. The program has been very successful and in 2009 NOIR was directly responsible for over $1 million in revenue. The meetup group was laun …

betaNYC is building a better tomorrow for all. (This group is formerly known as "Open NY Forum.") Since 2009, we have been NYC's civic technology and open government vanguard. By leading elected officials to engage with NYC’s technology community, passing transformative open government legislation, supporting NYC's civic technology startups, and building apps to protect democracy and serve our fellow brothers and sisters, we have become America’s largest civic technology and open government com …