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, …

Designfudge is centered on LA based UX & Design professionals. We're focused on.. 1. Monthly gatherings; once a month we’ll get together to hear case studies of local projects and discuss outcomes over food and drinks. 2. Local Studio Showcase; we’ll take close looks at design studios in and around LA for inspiration. 3. Open Projects; we’ll share projects for freelancers and those looking for work. If you're interested on sharing a case study, please send your brief proposal to mike@macadaan.co …

Are you a Startup? Freelancer? Entrepreneur? Coder? Tired of working alone through the night? We've got you covered. Twice a month, from 7pm - 12am, come to Coloft and work the night away in an inspiring, and creative atmosphere, around like-minded, ambitious people. Who knows what can come out of this... the next billion-dollar idea perhaps?  A $15 cover charge applies. Coloft members get priority registration and pay no cover. Added Bonus: work space, wifi, super awesome people.  p.s. Foll …

Tired of working in solitude from home? Feeling unmotivated? Working out of the coffee shop and always smelling like espresso? (not that smelling like coffee isn't the hip new thing...) Or maybe you are paying WAY too much for one of those fancy shmancy, stuffy -- er I mean, executive -- suites? That’s why we created CoLoft. The main theme here is that we work better together, not alone. CoLoft is a coworking space where you can get work done, run your business, and meet and converse with like-m …

… We will meet at least twice a month to discuss topics like: How to start a successful business quickly  How to sell and deliver products and services effectively online  How to create a website that closes customers  How to generate leads quickly and cost effectively  How to use sites like Freelance.com and Elance.com to build effective production teams fast  Sales tips, tricks and traps  Lead generation & cold calls Closing sales face to face  How to network effectively  Effective social media …

… 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

I started this group to see who's living in the Marina Peninsula area. This, meaning on any of the Alphabetical streets, or close to the Venice Pier. It already is a tight knit community, but if you would like to meet others in this area, feel free to join the group. Find others with a similar schedule as yours. Hit the beach, Happy hours, food, bike rides/runs etc. Please live within the area, or at least come out here often to hang out. I put ages 21-35, but if you're 19 or 45, you're still we …

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...

Our group is for former students who have attended my Packaging Your Portfolio Workshop for Makeup Artists, Hair Stylists, Fashion Stylists and Manicurists. I take their success seriously, and personally. It keeps me connected to them so that I can insure their successful transition into freelancing for print, video, commercials, film and TV. It’s a place for us to gather, share ideas, network, brainstorm and solve problems that arise in the day-to-day business of work behind the scenes. We t …

… The purpose of this group is to help each person improve their drawing skills, become more visually perceptive and reach any professional or personal creative goals they have as artists whether you wish to go into animation, sell your artwork for a living, work for a particular company as an illustrator, freelance full-time or do something else entirely different that also requires sharper skills in drawing. Last but not least, all members should constantly strive to learn from and teach one an …

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. …

Come enjoy the company of your own kind! Meet new people! Form alliances that will change the face of…you get the idea. Whether you’re a freelancer or working for The Man, communing with like minded folk is a great idea. Serving the Torrance, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Long Beach areas. We meet regularly once a month, usually the third Tuesaday at 7PM. Venue subject to change.

… 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.

… 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 …