We provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. In an increasingly disconnected world, NextSpace creates a collaborative community that is revolutionizing the nature of work.   Our business model is simple: NextSpace sells membership in that collaborative community. Our members come from a wide variety of industries: software, design, marketing, legal services, arc …

Working Village is all about the local community. We are a co-working space in Santa Monica close by the beach! We started our space to help freelancers, start ups, small businesses and others have a place to work that isn't their home or a coffee shop. We also use our space to hold events for the local community. We host a monthly networking mixer, "Taste of the Town" which is sponsored by a local Santa Monica restaurant. This is a great opportunity for people from all fields to come together, …

I decided to start this group to see who's available during the week, M-F on the Westside of LA. If you work in the office 9-5, this group doesn't really appeal to you. This is for the screenwriters, filmmakers, actors, actresses, bartender, server, web designer, graphic designer, personal trainer, tennis instructor, yoga instructor, model, even the unemployed and/or poor students. Help meet others in your area with the same kind of schedule/hobbies/interests. Hang out at the beach, explore LA, …

… I am Owner and Editor of Tinsel Tokyo Magazine, I also do Freelance projects for places like the Walt Disney Concert Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, Advertising for Freshology, and I work with a lot of small businesses so they can really get the most out of their communications. I'll teach you some sure-fire hands on techniques to jump right into Photoshop and get started designing in an intuitive, and effective way. I'll also go over some of the grand rules of design,and help you with your individu …

This group is for all freelancers, artists, health and wellness professionals and others looking for creative ways to support themselves while pursuing their passions. We collaborate, share resources, and meet up with an incredible group of people in NY and are excited to be expanding to LA now! Four workshops scheduled for NEXT WEEK while speaker, Amy Silverman is in town...

The Hair & Makeup Artist Network is a nationwide professional organization for working freelance Hair & Makeup Artists in the entertainment, fashion, salon, and bridal industry. Being self-employed isn’t easy. Our philosophy is to provide artists who are serious about their craft the essential tools for success by through networking, benefits, coaching, and development of your ideal career path. This group is for serious professionals only who are interested in networking and continuing the educ …

JellyLA Coworking is a free community service for the mobile workforce of Los Angeles. For over three years, we've hosted weekly coworking in professional coworking spaces in Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Culver City. Members also occasionally host casual coworking in cafes and local businesses. New to coworking? Here are the basics rules: Come ready to work! Save networking for lunch or happy hour. Introduce yourself when you arrive, and let the group know if you need to be left alone to focus. …

A place for writing professionals to connect, find and give encouragement, support each other's goals and set new ones.  Walter Wellesley "Red" Smith said "there's nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and open a vein." Perhaps true. As happy many of us are to 'go it alone,' however, support and camaraderie of others who speak a similar language can't hurt. WPLA caters to novelists, journalists, bloggers, poets and other writers who take their craft and career in writing ser …

… I think the ideal group would be made up of developers on OSS projects, site/app builders, systems integrators, architects, designers, freelancers/consultants, and even a few engineering managers who manage projects using node.js.

(Formerly known as The Los Angeles Small Business Owners Group) ***Only people who fully complete their profiles and answer all of the profile questions adequately will be admitted. We are no longer approving applications from MLM/Network Marketing reps*** The Entrepreneur Connection™ is an organization where entrepreneurs network, exchange ideas, and improve their personal and professional development. This community exists for people who are serious about their business ventures – from …

Wish you could meet other people who work at the local coffee shop or in their slippers at home? Want to share ideas for business, freelancing, etc.? Join us and other coworkers who are discovering the value and power of working side by side on your own projects. We'll be highlighting events all around the L.A. area, at existing coworking spaces as well as forming ones. Welcome back to Coworking Los Angeles (formerly WhereMMM). We're reviving this long-dormant MeetUp group to make it so …

We invite all entrepreneurs, independent contractors, freelancers, and home-based business owners ~ and anyone still looking for the right gig ~ to our weekly networking lunch in Eagle Rock.  We offer business networking in a casual environment with a committed group of entrepreneurs from a variety of backgrounds.  Our aim is to "go beyond the elevator pitch" to build lasting, professional relationships and build a solid referral network.  Our luncheon events are always free and there are no att …

… Whether you are a novelist or a screenwriter, blogger or freelance journalist, music critic or manual writer, book your membership today! We meet on the first and third Sundays of each month

Working alone not working out? Love to work at home but feeling a little isolated? kleverdog coworking is all about sharing with others and participating in a community of creative and motivated people. It's a physical space where mobile workers come to work together instead of alone.

You're a graphic designer and you think in concepts, colors, layout, and texture. You're a web programmer and you dream in code. Sometimes we need to find our perfect match ... to work on that next project.

de·sign·er noun A person who plans the form, look, or workings of something before its being made or built, typically by drawing it in detail. This group is for all designers from analog to digital that want to share ideas, network, learn, and socialize. It's a meeting place where you can:   hear from industry professionals find out about valuable resources have your portfolio reviewed network with others to work together get introduced to new tools, techniques, and classes showcase your ow …