entrepreneurs, professional service and corporate executives, the tech/media/entertainment/Web 2.0 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. Once you're invited to an event, and provided with reasons why, the hosts (whom they seem to put a lot of credence in) Weekly updates! Please let me know if know of other items to add, or if you have any feedback on events.

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 This is will be a continually updating post. I'll be creating additional lists for educational , chamber of commerce, etc. See also Networking & Social Media

Drapeau's permission, the AeA Los Angeles Council is furnishing this insightful speech below: I'm sure that all of you understand that what I'm going to talk about today is my own informed opinion, and not the official position nor policy of the U.S. And because the federal government is itself not innovative, it may therefore not be very good at understanding the topic of innovation, or guiding it. Approximately 50 executives from the worlds of technology & venture capital piled into the dining hall on June 30th to listen to Dr. Mark Drapeau speak about "innovation"