Are you ready to find talented professionals for your projects? Do you want to establish strong, memorable connections in an organized, easy-going way? Are you eager to share a project you're working on with others who are interested? Each month we meet at a great venue and bring in a special topic and guest for YOUR value. Whether you're an actor, a film maker, a producer, a make-up artist, a screenwriter or a grip, this Meetup is to get you connected to the people and projects you need for you …

We created Script to Screen Mastermind to bring together individuals interested in video production in a friendly and constructive environment. Our topics of discussion range through all stages of production from scriptwriting to how to get your project into festivals.  You will learn some useful tips from our guest speakers and other members of this mastermind to utilize in your own projects. This is a group with the philosophy to give back. We'll discuss, analyze and practice and tools of the …

This Meetup Group has been organized to help music artists and songwriters become better prepared to pursue their career interests through live local networking and educational events. Each will be geared around a specific music career or industry topic.  Many of these events will be free to attend, with one or more industry professionals guest speaking/hosting. There will be a discussion period in which everyone attending will be provided an opportunity to participate by asking questions, wheth …

This group is open to brokers, lenders, bankers, potential: entrepreneur & film enthusiast investors / executive producers, film sponsors (product / service placement). Our mission is simply to explore viable and profitable film projects for production considerations in British Columbia (a.k.a. "Hollywood North").   As Film producers & film funders know, several things can make producing a film a relatively low risk enterprise. The federal and provincial governments offer subsidies / tax credit …

I decided to start this group for entrepreneurs in the fashion industry and individuals working hard to be part of it. It would be great to draw inspiration and gain knowledge from each other, get together and have some fun. If you're a designer/stylist/manufacturer/pattern maker/store/e-fashion business owner...etc. or aspiring to be. Please join the group! Small business owners are also encouraged to join in the fun and learning. We will learn how to be in and why we are in business. Classes …

Over the last 15 years of my career, I have had the pleasure meeting and working with many dynamic individuals and interesting projects. In recent years, more and more of my conversations with colleagues have been conducted not face to face, but rather over some form of electronic communication, such as E-mail, Blackberry Messenger, texting or even the telephone. While the digital age is a fact of life, and a key component to success in the financial world, it still does not replace the personal …

This group is for people who are interested in doing fun and creative things while exploring photography in an improvisational context. Themes explored will be industrial decay, back alleyways, textures & metaphor, and some degree of spontaneous character & portrait shots among group members. As a group, we will aim to share knowledge, insight and technique on digital photography, although the main focus of the group is impromptu fun and creativity with the Found Art of Life.  Creative spirits w …

SEMPO Vancouver is the local working group of Search Engine Marketing Professionals Organization (SEMPO) for the Greater Vancouver area. We are open to SEMPO members and anyone professionally involved in Search Marketing, SEO, PPC, social media marketing and other search-related businesses. The purpose of this group is to provide a foundation for Search Engine Marketing industry growth through building stronger relationships with other like minded search engine marketing (SEM) professionals, fos …

The BC Environment Industry Association (BCEIA) is British Columbia’s most recognized and longest running professional business association dedicated to member companies that operate in the many sectors that define environmental defence writ large. Comprised of world-class engineering and environmental service companies, technology providers, research organizations, environs analysts and consultants, disaster response, government agencies and environmental law firms… the BCEIA offers a diver …

A place for construction (and related industries) industry related to connect and share experiences, stories and best practices to help each other succeed in today's challenging environment. All industry professionals are welcome from architects and designers, to contractors and developers, to finance and insurers. So join us and share your story. It is also an opportunity to network across related fields with professionals that have an interest in the construction industry. Join us to conti …

Impact Investments are becoming an asset class unto their own. Whether the investment takes the form of private equity, venture capital, microfinance, community loans, investments to social entrepreneurs and in social ventures, the common thread is the goal of achieving competitive returns and a positive social outcome. While impact investing is already further along in the US and the UK, it is still a budding market in Canada. This group brings investment professionals, angel investors, social …

Hello,   Thank you for your interest in this Referral & Networking Group. For anyone who has not attended the first meeting, you are welcome to join the group and attend our next meeting on a trial basis. At this point, the group organizers and you can decide whether you and the group will be a good match.   Most of us have heard of BNI and referral groups, have perhaps been to the meetings or have already joined a BNI group. Why take part in a group that already consists of 6 Realtors, 5 mortga …

For women who are serious about success. The Heartlink Network was created by Dawn Billings a woman psychologist, to be in harmony with the way women love to network. It is founded on the feminine model of respect, care, cooperation and collaboration. It is no longer the woman who gathers the most business cards at a networking event that wins. This is a relaxed and pampering evening, what every woman deserves! Dinner is served, plus you come away with a Heart Link folder containing a Rost …

  We are a group of like-minded, collaborative home staging industry professionals who all want to build the visibility and credibility of our industry. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month at The Staging Goddess and would love to see you there! Although we would like to establish a local RESA (www.realestatestagingassociation.com) chapter, we have put that on the back burner, for now. If you have any ideas for industry related speakers for our meetings, please let us know - we love to learn! …

Vancouver Photo Workshops (VPW) was founded in 2005 with the aim to serve and support the photographic community as it exists in Vancouver and beyond. Whether you are a true beginner, aspiring amateur or seasoned professional, our intimate and focused classes are created with you in mind. We strive to provide unparalleled service and dedication to excellence. Let us help you achieve your vision! VPW is comprised of a carefully selected team of industry professionals who pride themselves in the …

  This is the place to be and meet other working professionals and serious newcomers / newbies! Indie Film and TV Producers Directors Actors Production Personnel Screenwriters This is a place where anyone interested in learning and becoming involved with Vancouver's Hottest Indie Scene where "Reel" talent works together! We will do what we can to help you make contacts by allowing members to participate in MEETUP ideas and topics which will help other members, including yourself!   …