For those entrepreneurs with a social mission and passion for contributing to the creation of a sustainable future.  

Meet experts, devotees and newbies who are interested in creating a more sustainable world. Our Meetups help generate ideas and spur action to raise public consciousness, with a goal of dramatically lowering our carbon footprint, and improving our health and happiness. Find others concerned about the peak in oil production, the growing climate crisis and the consequences of an unraveling economy. We will not limit ourselves to peak oil & climate change...if you enjoy nature, or know about techno …

Real Estate Investors are what is holding the fragile RE market together.  With almost 30% of the deals being transacted with cash we can see that Investors are at work, literally.  We will be seeing more and more discontinuity in the coming years, with good hard working people with solid credit being denied due to the overly tight underwriting.  Enter investors with creative financing techniques and seller financing alternatives. Every Investor survives by the strength of his or her Power Team. …

Educational workshops on real estate buying, selling, investing, green homes, mortgages, strategies for affordable homeownership and wealth-creation. Our workshops provide practical “how to” information and invite you to think about goals in real estate as they relate to broader life goals. We’ll talk about how to: - Build equity in your home - Save money on a mortgage - Assess the value of a property (singles, multis, and condos) - Successfully navigate your way through the buying pro …

Going beyond traditional networking, let’s collaborate, share resources, build skills and create ways to better support each other as Entrepreneurs, Community Leaders, Creatives, Consultants, Practitioners, Angel Investors, Creatives, Change Agents and Visionaries. •For the idealists that know it can be done even better, together… •For the road weary in need of some inspiration and practical support… •For the visionaries and dreamers that have a great idea but aren’t sure how to impl …

In these uncertain times, the Great Recession has reminded us of our vulnerabilities. Unemployment and Anxious Employment. Debt. Foreclosure. Evaporating Savings. Rising Costs. Job Insecurity. In response, Resilience Circles (also called Common Security Clubs) are forming around the country! Together, these circles of people learn about the causes of the economic and ecological challenges and how to face them, while simultaneously building relationships that strengthen our communities and build …

Socializing for Justice (SoJust) is all about building a cross-cultural, cross-issue progressive community, network and movement in Boston based on the Philosophy of Abundance. We're doing it by putting the SOCIAL back in SOCIAL JUSTICE. We host events twice a month to meet each other and make connections. No Program. No Speaker. Just Us. Newcomers always welcomed! **You must be a member to RSVP or post an event on the message board. Not a member? It's free to join - share as much or as little …

Some of the produce we eat travels an average of 1,400 miles from farm to plate. Food has to be picked and transported for days before they reach peak ripeness, compromising their taste and nutrition. Conventional methods of monocultural food production use large amounts of chemical pesticides and fertilizers that can also end up on our plates. Cities offer a number of resources for food production that have been traditionally overlooked. There are better ways to grow food right where we li …

… The multi-disciplinary subjects of raising and utilizing different forms of capital, building alliances and structuring deals are included as part of the programming, and serve as tools for the entrepreneur and researcher to commercialize science and technology. Monthly meetings are open to the public and are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Swap business cards and watch your personal business directory grow! Global Entrepreneurship Week at Northeastern University: 16-20 November 2009 ht …

to build a sustainable, equitable food system in Greater Boston.

We are a network of neighbors and friends dedicated to local food, good eating, and building community.  We are based in the Whipple Hill area, which is the junction of Winchester, Arlington, and Lexington but have members from a wide area.  We rely on farms we know and our own gardens to get food on the table year round, using food traditions that unlock nutrition and taste unknown in the industrial system.  If this sounds like you, please join our group! Our cooperative structure efficiently …

Mindful Families Encouraging parents to be mindful within ourselves, our families, the North Shore community and the greater environment through:  - emotional support and encouragement -learning opportunities with emphasis on holistic health, natural parenting, and environmental consciousness - local resources to help put the lifestyle into action - community building and outreach opportunities Our calendar includes a wide range of events for all members of the family such as play groups, hikes, …

… Moms of all shades of green are encouraged to join - whether you are just starting to explore sustainability in your home or whether you are a seasoned activist! We can all learn from and encourage one another. Events for our group will include, but will not be limited to, Monthly Coffee Chats, Moms Nights Out, Movie / Documentary Nights, Play Dates, Family Events, Guest Speakers, Workshops, Buying Clubs, Community Clean-ups, Knitting Circle, Book Club, Clothing / Book Swaps, and more! The event …