Are you interested in corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and ethical business? Are you a professional in this field, blogger, student, academic or supporter? Do you want to learn more, explore new ideas, start or boost a career in this field? Then our Meetup group is for you! Join and become an active member by attending our events and networking with other professionals who share your interest in CSR. We develop opportunities to learn and get inspired, present and showcase …

Every month the No Impact Project (noimpactproject.org) plans days of hands-on events to give back to the world! Some of our events have included community gardening, painting a roof white to lower the energy needed for cooling, joining in activism events and compost and recycling collection!

… mtipforKids fundraising efforts are through Social, Community and Athletic Events. Our athletes receive pledges for participation primarily in triathlons, running, cycling and swimming events.  Even if you're not an athlete there will be ways to participate in our athletic program. Social parties and events are scheduled throughout the year and we have many opportunities for participation.  Community events like our holiday toy drive in December and backpack to school program in August will be h …

This group is for those who are concerned about the current economy's impact on their finances and are struggling to make ends meet; those who want to learn different ways to generate or supplement their income. We will gather to discuss ideas, strategies, and share experiences. This mastermind group will give you the tools, resources, direction and support to set and achieve your goals.

… -Black Swan; The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Taleb is both a brilliant trader and a professor of quantitative methods. He is brutally critically of classical economics and Bayesian methods. It's not boring. Really. Trust me. -The Political Brain; The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation by Drew Westen Want to know how politicians and their consultants think? Read this book. It will make you cry on how low our political communicators stoop to get …

Blacks in Tech (BIT) is a group formed to organize technologist and thrust innovation within the technology community. If you are are involved in digital media, a blogger, strategist, on-line/off-line designer, social networking, mobile technology, digital entertainment, database marketing, on-line/off-line marketing, public relations, webmaster, project management, networker or simply have a passion for all things technology, this is an opportunity to discuss, organize and activate your passion …

The New York City Friends of Ricki Parenting group offers fans of the new Ricki Lake show a chance to meet face-to-face and be part of a community that focuses on straight-talk and the issues that impact parents. We encourage all parents to join. The group will discuss a range of parenting topics, host fun activities to do with your kids and provide a venue for your voice to be heard on the show.

… Wondering how your day to day work impacts at a “finance” level? Get intimidated by your finance colleagues who try to bully you around!? Want to enhance your financial acumen and confidence for faster growth? A mid-career finance professional? Are you finance savvy professional (CPA, MBA, etc.) who struggle to perform integrated financial modeling (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)? Feel stuck in one type of role?   Are you wondering how to do various types of financial modelin …

Coalition of progressive younger women working to provide a stronger voice in the policymaking process for younger women, increase the impact of younger women activists through a common agenda, and define the next generation of the women's movement.

… You can become active in the CSPYA's spiritual, social and volunteer activities. Yes, you as a young adult do have an impact upon the lives of others by living the example set by Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. It is now prime time to become active in the Ministry of Young Adults. Come and join the CSPYA. No young adult ever gets turned away!

Ethan Ruby and Jeremy Schwartz founded Poker4Life in 2005. After hosting many charity poker tournaments at the Park Avenue Country Club in Manhattan, they realized how much of an impact poker can have in the world of charitable giving. Poker4Life was formed to harness The Positive Power of Poker by hosting charity poker tournaments to benefit all non-profit organizations. Our mission is to provide a forum for professional, celebrity and everyday poker players to come together and support causes …

This is an intense low/no impact cardio/pilates class performed in barefeet with an emphasis on spinal alignment and core engagement. It applies movement principals of Pilates, Alexander Technique and yoga to increase body awareness. It utilizes functional movements and pilates exercises using your body weight only. This class is an excellent class for those seeking a challanging cross-training experience. Beginners welcome.

We are New Yorkers (and expatriates) who are troubled by the rapid and continuing decline of the ecosystem and want to make a change, starting by reducing our own impact on the environment. Our goal is to build a "Virtual Urban Eco-Village" focused on Green Living, Sustainability Skills and Education, New Urbanism, Community Gardens, Green Homes, Permaculture, Holistic Health, Volunteering, Environmental Activism, and much more. Follow Jennifer Shotts, Co-Organizer, on twitter  http://twitter.co …

… There are no fees to join BLAZE>>, but you can help cover MeetUp admin costs by shopping for BLAZE>> products at the following on-line stores: www.zazzle.com/blazenyc or www.cafepress.com/BLAZENYC PLEASE NOTE: Group sizes for backcountry events are kept small for group safety, logistics and minimizing environmental impact. Your enthusiasm for our events is greatly appreciated, so if a trip is full, please join the waiting list - anything can happen when you are on a waiting list!

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    Stellar Ladies - Reach For The Stars Meetup!   Here's a short list about our Meetup event focus and what we plan on sharing and bringing to you that most improves and impacts the building of your very Stellar Life: Investment Education Legal and Insurance Education Financial Empowerment: Getting The Skills You Need Most! Executive and Business Coaching Bootstrapping Your Own Business Business Financing Options and Alternative Lending Free Services for Women-Owned Businesses Women Entrep …