The HiVE Vancouver hosts ongoing events for organizations and individuals interested in social and environmental sustainability. We also help small businesses get organization and provided an excellent community for entrepreneurs with a passion for the environment and their community.

Impact Investments are becoming an asset class unto their own. Whether the investment takes the form of private equity, venture capital, microfinance, community loans, investments to social entrepreneurs and in social ventures, the common thread is the goal of achieving competitive returns and a positive social outcome. While impact investing is already further along in the US and the UK, it is still a budding market in Canada. This group brings investment professionals, angel investors, social …

*when you click on "upcoming meetups", "past meetups" or "our calendar" (on the left of this screen) do make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page if you are not logged into a meetup.com account.* Looking for a constructive way to help the environment? We’re a group of people from all over the Lower Mainland who get together to help Metro Vancouver Parks, municipalities, BC Parks, charities, non-profit organizations, societies, stewardship groups and watershed groups tackle environment …

Fair Trade Vancouver is a non-profit organization that seeks to increase awareness, availability, and sales of Fair Trade products in Metro Vancouver. By purchasing goods with the Fair Trade Certified logo, you support equality and contribute to empowering hardworking individuals and their families to build sustainable futures. Check our website: www.fairtradevancouver.ca

Imagine expanding your business into the business of your dreams now. The purpose of the Hot100Business Association Vancouver is to help create and manage accelerated growth now, instead of waiting for it to happen later. The economy may be a challenge but…. it’s not the primary determinant of growth for a well-run Hot100Business. Right now, a growing number of the Hot100Business Association members are working on accelerating their own growth and helping other members to do the same. Monthly: W …

Activities related to supporting the Green Party of British Columbia.

Is Your Technology Driving You Crazy? You Aren't Alone! Exploding email box? Non-stop anti-virus software? Frozen programs? Outrageous software prices? 24/7 Social networking? Take Back Control with Ubuntu The technology industry is not working for you. It is working to marginalize you and to profit from you. Luckily, there is an alternative: Ubuntu (pronounced ooo-boon-too) Among other things, it's a complete replacement for your current operating system. Boots in less than a minute …

We've started this group to share information, build community strength, and influence decisions to mitigate impacts. Please join us to build this group into a positive and active mechanism for preparation. Also come to learn more about resources and solutions.

“The world we have designed and made is a result of our level of thinking, thus far what we have created has in itself created problems that we cannot solve at the same level of thinking and consciousness which has created the problems and issues.  We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if humankind is to survive.” Albert Einstein It's now 2012 the end of an Age and the Leap into a New Era. These are not times for the faint of heart. Our world and culture are undergoing the mo …

COPIA: From the Latin, meaning abundance, variety, expansion Business and Professional Networking at Copia is for you if: You understand that relationships and community are an important part of how we all make our living and you seek to meet new people, ideally those who share some of your core values; You have a business, profession or community project you would like to tell people about, possibly generate referrals or sales, and definitely teach and learn and make new connections; You fee …

Are you looking to network, or perhaps enhance your social circle with people around your age group? If so, you've come to the right place as you will be mingling and mixing with like-minded people. We will arrange social functions around town where you will have the opportunity to network and meet new faces in a relax and fun environment.  Feel free to bring a friend/partner to our events for social drinks, networking, and interesting conversations. The only criteria is that the age of members …

This group is for anyone who would like to learn more about cohousing, meet others who are interested in cohousing, or live in cohousing in the Metro Vancouver area. For those who are new to the cohousing concept, here’s a definition from Wikipedia: “Cohousing is a type of intentional community composed of private homes supplemented by shared facilities. The community is planned, owned and managed by the residents – who also share activities, which may include cooking, dining, child care, gard …

Culinary Adventures is a group for people who love to eat, drink and pair the two together while meeting smart, fun, and interesting people along the way. It is organized and led by Vancouver writer/broadcaster/instructor by day, WSET Certified wine lover and educator by night Gloria Chang. While pleasure is the primary goal, we also support sustainability and food security. This group was started to facilitate in person WINE tastings, WINE dinners, and other beer, cocktails, and such focused ev …

Animal rights related events in the Greater Vancouver area, including film showings, leafleting, protests, fundraisers, festivals, conferences, and more! If you know of any animal rights related events that aren't currently posted here, please click "Suggest a new meetup" to add it! (in the center column, above the event listings) All members may post animal rights events, but please note that events must in some way advocate for animals (or be a planning/preparation meeting). If you are looking …

This group is for CEOs, CMOs, CFOs, Digital Marketing Managers, Affiliate Managers and anyone interested in affiliate and performance marketing on the merchant/seller/advertiser side. We will collectively discuss industry best practices in affiliate marketing for merchants, help each other push forward in reaching new markets segments, & grow sustainable and profitable affiliate marketing programs from beginners to advanced level internet marketing experts. This group is lead by one of the most …

A place for construction (and related industries) industry related to connect and share experiences, stories and best practices to help each other succeed in today's challenging environment. All industry professionals are welcome from architects and designers, to contractors and developers, to finance and insurers. So join us and share your story. It is also an opportunity to network across related fields with professionals that have an interest in the construction industry. Join us to continu …

An all inclusive think tank and discussion group for people who want to create fulfilling changes in their lives and make happier communities. Two curious souls who wish to create a collaborative, sharing community for people exploring a radical mid-life change into something more personally fulfilling, Social Entrepreneurs interested in starting a sustainable business, or anyone who is simply interested in creating better social relationships and building a more meaningful life for themselves. …

At EWB Vancouver, our focus is to build local awareness and enrich the discussion on international issues by partnering with other development organizations to help coordinate and execute events! Despite the name, EWB is definitely NOT JUST FOR ENGINEERS! If you are interested and passionate about international development, we want you to join us! With our dedicated and talented network of volunteers, we have put on major annual events, such as the Bridging-the Gap Conference (March) and the Run …

Artists for Conservation Vancouver Meetup Group Do you have an appreciation for art, care about nature or enjoy being part of a bigger cause? Artists for Conservation does and has become the world's leading non-profit artist group supporting the environment. By joining the AFC Meetup Group you will be invited to meet local and international artists, learn about art and conservation, attend special events, and participate in environmental education through art that celebrates our natural herita …

Contrary to what most men think, what women want is simple and universal. Women want to feel secure, loved and appreciated for our beauty, kindness and intelligence. In the world we live in today, the number-one challenge most women face in finding love or keeping it long-lasting, is not our appearance, background or abilities. Instead, it is in most cases our inner relationship with money and abundance that determines how our romantic relationship will turn out. Without feeling secure and self …

There's a big demand for natural buildings, information, as well as training and networking in the craft. This group is for professional networking as well as people completely new to the concept of natural building to get their feet wet. If you are at all interested in healthy building materials, sourced in an ethical and sane way, if you are interested in how communities can teach and share and work safely together to shelter themselves, if you are interested in harmony and craft over mass m …

Ignite is a style of presentation where participants are given five minutes to speak on a subject accompanied by 20 slides. Each slide is displayed for 15 seconds, and slides are automatically advanced. The format is similar to TED Events and Pecha Kucha Ignite is independently organized on the local level, supported through volunteers, sponsorship and modest admission fees which are returned to the community at least in part in the form of a charitable donation to select social interest grou …

Someone needs to take the weight of the world on their shoulders. Anger, violence and hostility will never solve the problem. It is only through cooperation, collaboration and intelligence that we will find a future. If we let our fear and lower natures rule us, then we will fail. We are tribeforth, and we are searching for our victory. We believe in using our collective intelligence for the greater good. That our ability to work together will define our future. Our goal is a world free from sc …

Calling all Architects, Interior Designers and those who aspire to join the industry! This group is dedicated to uniting members of our thriving community in order to make new friends and share the latest trends. Through events, informative seminars and great people this group will thrive as a network of motivated design professionals in Vancouver. Join the group today and send the owner a message!

Someone once said, how you show up in bed is the way you show up in your life. What if you could make small changes to your sex life and have the results affect your life as a whole? What is Soul Sex? First of all, it’s not what you think. It’s not about having some pie-in-the-sky spiritual experience. It’s about being embodied + fully alive from the bottom up. (Pun intended!) Soul Sex is about bringing mindfulness into every aspect of our daily lives; about living a life that’s in alignment wit …