Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Blue Ocean Business Masterminds.  We'd love to include you in our next Ventura County Live meeting! Masterminding Your Possibilities means working on your own, but not alone.  Tapping into the power of many minds focused on a shared goal of increased and improved business is a powerful, affordable yet greatly under utilized business tool. [b][color=darkred]According to a Dun & Bradstreet and INC Magazine study[/color][/b]•    33% of new businesses fail wit …

We offer you more than networking and referrals because we are a “Business Development” group. Our program offers you more value for your time, money and resources because in addition to gaining valuable and credible business contacts that will help you to weather the storm of the current economy, we also help you to become a stronger business owner. Most importantly, we help you to create targeted co-marketing bonds with other members that will work to drive new customers to your business. We d …

The Inspired Women Entrepreneurs was formed to bring a group of small business owners together to help each other promote, grow and expand their businesses. The members of Inspired Women Entrepreneurs want to truly and genuinely help one another. There are some great women's groups around and they all provide beautiful threads in the tapestry of our lives and business. I embrace and participate in many women's events and groups. Why? Because Women Are Amazing! There is much to learn from each ot …

Our local meetups & online community are FREE! We believe in paying it forward within our community so we ask that you support the restaurant that is hosting your meetup by purchasing lunch if you are able. Successful Thinkers is a new, dynamic concept for individuals who want to be successful in every aspect of their lives. What makes Successful Thinkers truly unique is that it incorporates the best of technology; Internet, Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Successful Thinkers) and the like with …

You’re invited to meet up with the Women in business who run companies big and small or just have a creative entrepreneurial spirit to do what they love in the world. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a little support? This gathering brings together an amazing resource of women. If you’re a woman in business, or a woman thinking about starting a business, you are cordially invited to our upcoming Social. Cost: Free (*Drinks & food will be on sale) Questions? Contact Jodi Org …

This is a Santa Barbara SEO and social media marketing meetup aimed at small business owners seeking to learn more about online marketing and social media marketing strategy on the web. The group will analyze your web site live and offer objective advice to help you optimize your web branding and online presence. Meeting time: 6pm - 7:30pm every Monday Location: The Santa Barbara Veterans Building located at 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 http://www.santabarbaraveteransbuilding. …

WordPress is a very popular Content Management System(CMS) that can ultimately do whatever you want. This meetup is aimed towards helping people who are new to WordPress, need to learn more about WordPress, or are having trouble with WordPress. This class can even help self acclaimed WordPress Professionals with security in their WordPress plugins and themes. This class is really aimed towards WordPress beginners who want to use WordPress for their business, personal use, or any other purpose.

The Santa Barbara chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO–SB) is a dynamic organization for women who own all or part of their businesses. NAWBO–SB is dedicated to helping members interact with other women business owners to create economic strength, to grow their businesses, to create strategic alliances and to transform public policy. If you own any part of your business, you should join our chapter. Come to a meeting and see for yourself.

The Women’s Collaborative-Santa Barbara (TWC-SB) is the first California chapter of TWC – founded in 2011 by 5 entrepreneurial women in NYC. We are a community of colleagues that supports professional and entrepreneurial women in achieving their ambitions through networking, collaborating, bartering, and mentoring. We offer networking events and special events geared towards the advancement of women in business. Come to our events, knowing that those you meet will be open to genuine relationship …

This is a group for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and all things related to entrepreneurship. All present, future, or wanta be entrepreneurs are welcome - in fact, if you have any interest in entrepreneurship, business start-up and or the role of entrepreneurship in making our region the #1 region for innovation and entrepreneurship this is the group for you. We are bringing Start Up Weekend to the Santa Maria Valley, will work to expose the region to entrepreneurship and provide an envi …

From referrals to networking The Collective is Santa Barbara/Los Angeles based with a focus on the sharing of talents and some resources by its members. If you would like to be a part of an open-minded group of thinkers bent on business success but tempered with empathy this may be the group for you. We welcome the sharing of all aspects of the entrepreneurial experience including but not limited to: Writing - Graphic Arts - Medical - Non Profits - Wellness - Accounting - Real-estate - Music …

California Tea on Meetup (aka California Tea) will form a network of support for the planning and execution of California-based premium and specialty tea education, events and enterprises. We will share our knowledge, resources and expertise within the group in order to further the appreciation and availability of premium and specialty tea in Califoirnia. The group will support California-based premium and specialty tea events by its members and others but no individual or institution is ob …

Business and Networking Dialogues for Economic Development (Banded) is designed for networking for the entrepreneur/business owner to share their wins & challenges and meet other like-minded networkers in the area. We will meet twice a month: the second Wednesday of the month at 12:30 pm and the fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm (place to be determined). As we wish to encourage new relationships without competition, only one professional from each business field will be able to join …

Mobile Santa Barbara is a group for anyone interested in learning and discussing the growing mobile market, trends, and opportunities within the space. We promote the discussion of local business mobile initiatives, ongoing challenges in technology and marketing, cutting edge mobile marketing campaigns, industry trends, and the latest in the mobile ecosystem. We explore the many opportunities available for improving local business and share ideas on monetizing mobile. We discuss mobile marketing …

Santa Barbara Marketing Connect is a weekly meetup for focusing on on-line marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) for area businesses. The format is an un-prepared, non-structured sharing of ideas, resource references and challenges that members have 'run into' in the past week with goal of tapping into any serendipitous solutions at arise. The group provides 2 downloadable resources each week: *This Week In Social Media: (Click Here to download the Powerpoint) I'll provide a powerpoint  …

A group of seasoned entrepreneurs and leaders from various Santa Barbara and California organizations have banded together to form the Startup California Santa Barbara Region! Startup Santa Barbara and Startup California are regions of The Startup America Partnership, a public private initiative founded by President Obama and former AOL Chairman Steve Case. It's also backed by the Case Foundation and the Kauffman Foundation. The Startup America Partnership is based on a simple premise: young com …

Ventura's hottest new monthly meet up at the new Connect Ventura. Connect Ventura coworking is a collaborative, professional work space with a classic, truss-beam vibe and the high energy of a start up. We work for ourselves, but not by ourselves. We are designers, developers, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, scientists, educators, small business owners, telecommuters, marketers, videographers, game developers, and more. What binds us together is our independence, and knowing we are happier and …

SOCIALIZING WITH PET PARENTS AND FURRY BABIES Group enjoys having FUN, PLAYDATES, HELPING SHELTER/RESCUES, FUNDRAISERS, SOCIALIZING, Yappy Hour, Parades, Wine & Cheese Yappy Hour while our doggies eat treats, Doggie Birthday Parties. Group has numerous socializing events/activities. Most important goals are our Furry babies and helping dogs who are not so lucky. Please bring any ideas about future Meetups and bring your doggies to socialize and play with others.  Bring friends, spouses, family, …