Mission The mission of the Caltech/MIT Enterprise Forum is to encourage the growth and success of technology-based entrepreneurial ventures in Southern California. Scope Through its monthly programs, the Forum provides advice, support, education and networking opportunities to technology-based ventures in the Southern California area. The whole point of business is to make the life you want to live possible--so This is will be a continually updating post. I'll be creating additional lists for educational , chamber of commerce, etc. See also Networking & Social

Weekly updates to the main SoCal Networking Event Organizations list . The LA event has passed - not sure if there will be returning, but perhaps elsewhere in SoCal. Added 10/10/09 by Todd Zebert Name: Murrieta For You/NAFE Network Sites: [link] Self-description: "For You Network™ is a business network for women business owners in Southern California. Please let me know if know of other organizations to add, or if you have any feedback on events. Name: GroundUP Business Group Sites: [link] , www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2294960 gid=2294960 , www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=166092799697

Please let me know if know of other items to add, or if you have any feedback on events. 8 New and 2 Updates for SoCal Networking Event Organizations including Neal Schaffer's new book. 1 New and 1 Update for Networking & Social Media Job Search Webinars, Teleconferences and Podcasts Comments and Updates for SoCal Educational Networking & Job Search Organizations SoCal Networking Event Organizations Name: NoNameTags Self-description: "...entrepreneurs, Weekly updates! entrepreneurs, professional service and corporate executives, the

Alumni events 2 updates and 14 new in SoCal Networking Event Organizations . New ideas in SoCal Educational Networking & Job Search Organizations . New items and updates in Other & Indirect Job Networking Opportunities SoCal Networking Event Organizations Name: Media Leaders (LA) Review: I attended towards the en of their event at Bodega Wine Bar in Santa Monica. Weekly updates! Please let me know if know of other items to add, or if you have any feedback on events. Sorry I missed last week; this week is extra value (same low cost).

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! So the champion Thoughts after the Puerto Rico Venture Forum #PRVF 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! So the champion Thoughts after the Puerto Rico Venture Forum #PRVF It's fun to observe the start of an angel group.

Please let me know if know of other items to add, or if you have any feedback on events. 1 Update and 6 New for SoCal Networking Event Organizations . Updates for SoCal Educational Networking & Job Search Organizations . 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 Weekly updates! 4 New for Networking & Social Media Job Search Webinars, Teleconferences and Podcasts .