Networking.......   Is about forming and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships, which brings you new connections with large numbers of people, some of whom will become good customers.   Networking....... Puts you in touch with other resources such as industry experts, accountants, and lawyers, who can help your business in needed ways.  Nothing beats the power of a face-to-face meeting and handshake to build lasting camaraderie and good-fellowship!         Are you ready...to meet peo …

We are starting this group because we believe that good business depends on good advice. We are all advise businesses in one way or another to help them make more money with more peace of mind. Through this group, we will network with each other and teach each other how to get more clients and serve our existing clients better. Expect workshops, seminars, and symposiums. If you have an idea for an event, suggest it!

This group is to be a resource for events, training, and meetings that help you GROW YOUR BUSINESS. Our mission to provide you with the contacts, information, and support that you need to meet more prospects, convert more sales, improve your organization, and grow your business. We have a wide variety of events. When you join this group, you're committing towards building your own reputable and ethical business and helping promote the success of the other members by actively sharing referrals an …

Are you an Entrepreneur, Professional, or Opportunity Seeker looking to network with people that have the following qualities: Integrity Honesty Loyalty Put other people's interest before yours Genuinely cares for others A really nice person Then you've found your group! Let's build and grow our business together while building meaningful freindships that will last a lifetime. This group is open to all walks of life (that fits the qualities above). Everyday People looking for quality professio …

How do you feel about growing your business?  Love cold calling?  Love endless meetings that amount to nothing?  Why not join like-minded businesses, enjoy a great meal, participate in a mastermind session that let's everyone know the depth of your knowledge, culminate new relationships and do business when you leave?  All of this in one afternoon with no membership fee.  All the best with none of what you don't like, come out and see for yourself.  We would be honored to welcome you.

Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business and Professional Women (IFBPW) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions with the goal of promoting equity for all women in the workplace. Meeting topics are focused on networking opportunities and addressing issues impacting working women including legislat …

Business Network Chicago (BNC) is a network for professionals offering extensive offline and online networking opportunities to the Chicago business community. Our mission is to bring professionals together, facilitate the development of mutually beneficial "win-win" relationships, educate, and promote the growth of business in Chicago. We support members in all phases of their career whether looking for clients, talent, a job, capital, or strategic alliances. BNC Groups – Each month BNC ho …

STARTING, GROWING, PARTNERING  AND INVESTING IN SMALL BUSINESSES   NOTE: THIS MEETUP GROUP WILL START IN THE FALL OF 2012. This group was changed from tennis to small business in 2012.  To go to our golf and tennis meetup, click here. If you are starting a small business, trying to grow a small business, or are looking to invest in the small business community, then this meetup group is for you.  This is a great place to learn, share, grow, network access vital resources, knowledge, and mingle …

Meet a new network of local entrepreneurs to share tips and problem solving techniques, get advice on profitability and career and discuss mentoring and business models. Swap business cards and watch your personal business directory grow! Especially helpful would be entrepreneurs who have experience or want support in: Professional/Personal development, Marketing/Sales/Advertising, Finance or, who are looking to startup a business in one of the following industries: Education, Real Estate, Healt …

Welcome to the Chicago Business Development Group Meetup! CBDG was created out of necessity when a group of highly successful real estate investors, formerly working as individuals, decide to combine our efforts to take advantage of the growing opportunities in the foreclosure, short sale, and REO landscape. Our group is extremely diverse.  It is for investors that are just beginning their careers to seasoned experts and everyone in-between. We provide education, support, and share information, …

We'll read one book per month on topics that will us be better leaders, effective business people, engaged family members, more satisfied, or successful in achieving the things that we set out for. This group is intended to provide concepts that anyone can use to help achieve their own personal goals. This book club is a friendly group of book readers that want to learn more about themselves, business, career advancement, happiness, many other topics that are focused on helping our members becom …

Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business Women's Club (IFBPWC) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. The Downtown Chicago IFBWC Chapter formed in the Fall of 2007. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions. We meet in downtown Chicago for monthly for brown bag lunches and occasional after-work events Meeting topics are focused on issues impact …

Tech In Motion is an event that originated during Chicago's 1st annual Tech Week. The event went so well we decided to continue to do more. The basic idea of the group is to explore how to create a company from an idea and what it takes to become a successful business. We will explore this process by focusing on three critical areas and inviting a panel of experts talk about each phase: Idea, Build and Go. We will be speaking about the full life cycle of an idea from inception to profitability.  …

… It is our hope, of course, that the experience encourages you to learn more about what the AMA has to offer for career and skills development. Our objective is to provide a platform for discussion and for marketers to be able to connect with each other based on common interests in any suburb/city location they want. MeetUp is a great tool for facilitating those types of engagements. Please, no solicitations allowed.

Social Professionals of Toastmasters helps career minded professionals polish their public speaking skills through the toastmasters program. Whether you have a fear of public speaking or just seeking to become a better speaker, toastmasters can help.