finds that the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County metro is number two on the list of geographies with the most clean-tech job activity. In the report--which evaluated current and historical job postings, early stage and public market investment activity, clean tech patents, and other factors--The LA-Riverside-OC Metro ranked just behind San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, nationwide, in clean tech jobs. Tags: angeles clean technology A report released this week from analyst firm Clean Edge, Inc., San Diego ranked at number 11.

It's fun to observe the start of an angel group. As Tech Coast Angels considered expanding east I helped lay some of the first bricks that would eventually build a network in Riverside/San Bernadino, called the Inland Empire. The first big break was finding a local champion, Riverside is a little more than an hour from my home plus it has serious rush hour traffic issues; getting to a dinner meeting meant leaving Orange County at 2pm! Thoughts after the Puerto Rico Venture Forum #PRVF The challenges almost overwhelm; are there enough Investors, enough good deals,

There are 19 women business networking groups, called Local Connections, in the San Diego, Riverside, Orange County and Los Angeles area for you to promote your business in a professional, but relaxed athmosphere. There are 19 women business networking groups, called Local Connections, in the San Diego, Riverside, Orange County and Los Angeles area for you to promote your business in a professional, but relaxed athmosphere. Weekly updates to the main SoCal Networking Event Organizations list . Please let me know if know of other organizations to add, or if you have

Upcoming business networking events are currently scheduled for New York, Long Island, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Scottsdale Miami and Ft. Frequency/Location: New York, Long Island, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Scottsdale Miami and Ft. Guests: Before pre-registration deadline: $45, After deadline or walkin: $50 " Review: "networking and educational events" Added 11/8/09 by Todd Zebert Name: This is will be a continually updating post. I'll be creating additional lists for educational , chamber of commerce, etc. See also Networking & Social

It's fun to observe the start of an angel group. As Tech Coast Angels considered expanding east I helped lay some of the first bricks that would eventually build a network in Riverside/San Bernadino, called the Inland Empire. The first big break was finding a local champion, Riverside is a little more than an hour from my home plus it has serious rush hour traffic issues; getting to a dinner meeting meant leaving Orange County at 2pm! Thoughts after the Puerto Rico Venture Forum #PRVF The challenges almost overwhelm; are there enough Investors, enough good deals,

I've served on the TriTech Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Advisory Board for at least 3 years, first in Orange County then I followed them when they moved to Riverside. Tech Coast Angel Luis Villalobos and I put on an afternoon training session for the TriTech team, if they better understood who we were and what we looked for in a fundable startup then theoretically TriTech could better coach their clients and achieve a higher level of economic impact. There's new leadership in Washington at the SBA and new sensitivities as it relates to potential conflicts of interest. Early

Frequency/Location: Unknown / "Events will be hosted in the Los Angeles area for next few months, as we expand further through the state and nation, we will make the announcement. " Cost: "$25 - $100 depending on what amenities are offered at the events. Council - Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles and San Bernadino Counties , Inland Valley Council - Radius of 125 miles of the city of San Bernadino , Los Angeles Area Council - Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Ventura Counties , also local chapters may have their own sites, Facebook presence, and Meetup groups.

Other & Indirect Job Networking Opportunities . SoCal Networking Event Organizations Name : XING Community Los Angeles Review: I was able to attend a meeting last week and met some great people. Frequency/Location: Varies / Varies - See above Cost: Varies Review: None Added 10/26/09 by Todd Zebert Name: LEADS Club Sites: [link] , Greater LA Clubs , Inland Empire, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties , San Diego and Orange Counties Self-description: " * The purpose of Leads Club is to assist you in getting good business referrals that will expand

Added 11/23/09 by Todd Zebert Name: California Staffing Professionals Sites: [link] , Inland Empire Chapter , Los Angeles Chapter , Orange County Chapter , San Diego Chapter Self-description: "The California Staffing Professionals (CSP) is a non-profit membership organization which provides products and services to its members within the staffing services industry." Added 11/23/09 by Todd Zebert Name: eWomen Network Sites: [link] , twitter.com/eWomenNetwork , facebook.com/ewomennetwork , Events Calendar -- Inland Empire , Events Calendar -- Los Angeles