Given the opportunity, most would like to run their own business but would agree its a lot of hard work. There are many books, videos and big expensive seminars that claim to help you start and run your own small business but there are no local LGBT dedicated groups that offer the same. This is a chance for locals to get together to share resources, compare notes and offer ideas. My partner and I own three small companies and are always looking for new marketing ideas, contacts, resources and fr …

Welcome to The Chamber Communicators Toastmasters Club! We’re a fun, supportive group that meets in Studio City and we’re dedicated to helping you improve your public speaking skills and growing your confidence – while having a fun at the same time.  We’re sponsored by the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, and we’re one of the few LGBT Toastmasters clubs in the country.  Whether Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or a Straight Ally - we hope you'll join us. All are welcome! Toast …

This group was created for LGBT and Gay-friendly gamers to explore  Euro and American strategy and/or adventure games such as Settlers of Catan , Ticket to Ride , Pandemic , Arkham Horror, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Last Night on Earth and Puerto Rico . Although we occasionally play party games such as Taboo or Say Anything! as warm-ups or icebreakers, this group's main emphasis is for LGBT gamers to experience the vast world of strategically and thematically rich board games which has reall …

Maybe Baby is a co-gender group for LGBT prospective parents. All are welcome in this supportive forum that helps educate prospective parents about the specific legal, medical, psychological, and social circumstances faced in LGBT family formation. Experts on adoption, surrogacy, artificial insemination, financial planning, and so much more speak at our meetings on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month from 10:30am - 12:30pm.  Location is at West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd (between Mel …

Are you, or someone you know, looking for a geek of your own? If so, then we have a Meetup for you 7 months a year! Featuring THREE 18 and older Geek Single Meetups! FIRST: The SoulGeek.Com Geek Singles LADIES NITE! - WHERE LADIES ALWAYS GET IN FREE! (Next Event: July 13th, 2013) (Event Months: Jan/Mar/May/July/Sept) SECOND: A Midsummer Night's Dream LGBT Geek Singles Costume Party! - LESBIAN/GAY/BI/TRANSGENDER EXCLUSIVE (LGBT Friends & Allies Welcome)! (Next Event: Aug 10th, 2013) (Held every …

G3:Y is a fellowship of gay, lesbian, bi and transgendered young adults who want to grow in their relationship with God and with each other. This group was formed to help young LGBT people grow in their relationship with Jesus; to overcome wrongful uses of the Bible to condemn gay people, and also to create a safe space for young adults to interact with each other. We have a fellowship meeting in Long Beach, CA every Friday at 7:30pm. We also have other outings to Disneyland, hiking, the beach …

We are a new LGBTQI spiritual community taking shape in LA. Whether you call it God, Buddha, Krishna, Yahweh, Jesus, Allah, The Great I Am, Spirit, Energy, or simply LOVE, you are most welcomed, & deeply valued at Project: Service L.A.  Our website is here: Project: Service L.A. - [url=http://projectservicela.org]http://projectservicela.org[/url] What you need to know about us: We're all about building community, having fun, making the most of life and having quality relationships with ourselve …

We are professional LGBT healers (therapists, life coaches, psychologists, massage therapists, yoga instructors, medical professionals, ministers, energy workers and other healers) dedicated to serving all communities. We welcome LGBT non-professionals who practice and want to learn about wellness and spirituality. We come together to support each other in our work, to enjoy the friendship of our peers, and to enliven and strengthen the LGBT community. We currently have chapters in LA and San F …

The LAGLCC increases the economic strength of LGBT businesses, professional and allies through business development, leadership, advocacy and visibility. ***This MeetUp group is used to promote our monthly events which can also be found on www.laglcc.org/events and on Facebook under Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce https://www.facebook.com/LAGLCC or https://www.facebook.com/groups/laglcc On twitter: @LAGLCC

This is an organization of LGBT (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transexual) people who live or work in Culver City. Our purpose is to get to know each other, make friends, participate in fun activities, network, develop a sense of community, and have input into local affairs. (We currently have two members on the local school board!) Friends, family and allies welcome! Look us up o facebook!

We’re a multicultural group of supportive, LGBT women in their 30’s to 50’s, with diverse life experiences, couples and singles. Our purpose is to socialize and cultivate new and lasting friendships with other lesbian women while enjoying a variety of wine-related events, from wine maker dinners/brunches, daytrips to Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez, and wine festivals, to summer bbqs and year-round dinner parties, yes, even wine movie nights, and of course, wine tastings (at vineyards and/or at members …

Tripsy is a group of LGBT and LGBT friendly men and women who like to go on adventures with a cocktail in hand. We gather monthly to go wine tasting, gambling, exploring Southern California and beyond. We welcome all. Gay, lesbian, gay bff's, straight, etc. Just good like-minded people who want to have fun.

Are you LGBT and a foodie? Have you always wanted to join a dining club that will try out a wide variety of restaurants - from street food, all the way to fine dining, from American cuisine, to all types of ethnic cuisine Southern California has to offer? Then this is the group for you. We have a wide variety of events to fit everyone's budget - from $10 to $15 at street food and certain ethnic restaurants, all the way to $100 plus for fine dining. Its up to you what event you want to sign up f …

We are a diverse group of writers who want to explore the world through writing! We aim to meet monthly and share our latest creations and ideas, with the aim of giving and receiving constructive support and feedback. Whether you're a published author or just starting out, you'll be sure of a friendly welcome!

Are you passionate about sports cars? I formed this group to meet other gay men and their friends who enjoy late-model sports cars as much as I do. We live in the car capital of world and I'm amazed there is no organized group for LGBT sports car enthusiasts in Los Angeles. Let's get one going! We will meet informally for meets, go on cruises, dinners, brunches, track events, Auto-X, etc. There are no prerequisites to join. You don't even need to own a car, just passion for sports cars.

Let's create a queer UU community transcending church walls. Let us be a truly pluralistic group of folks who grew up with a faith, whether or not we ascribe to one now, and still desire a faith community. Welcome UUs, Spiritual Seekers, Persons of Faith, Humanists, Buddhists, Atheists, Jewish, Muslim, cultural Christian, and Sikh. Let's gather and provide safe space for healing presence, friendship, company, and accompanying one another through the minefields of religious family/friends. Look f …