Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 7 cities across the country (Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Detroit, Philadelphia and San Diego). Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinat …

          Social Enterprise Alliance (SEA) is a nonprofit association of individuals and organizations building effective, more sustainable nonprofits through earned income strategies. SEA has emerged as the common ground for practitioners, lenders, investors, grant makers, consultants, researchers, and educators who recognize the increasing impact of social enterprise. SEA provides its members with current information, tools, and other resources that address the unique needs of social en …

MarkeTALKS is an event founded and created in October 2008 by Vanessa Moses, @ successful real estate agent that wanted to be the voice of the changing real estate market. Having closed close over $15M in real estate since April 2006, her passion for the business lead to create this so she could share the market knowledge to everyone who wants to listen. This group is meant to get the word out about MarkeTALKS and how YOU can benefit from learning the TRUTH of what to expect when BUYING for t …

"Women of the World" is an all women group from multi-cultural backgrounds in the Chicagoland area. It seeks to promote internationalism and friendship by getting together for different social activities, facilitate information exchange, and support the advancement and empowerment of members. The main trust of all the activities are focused in any of the following: a. cultural exchange b. self development c. business d. arts and music e. community service To join, please submit your name, las …

A Business Analyst professionals group based in Chicago that hosts networking events, providing valuable insight from experts in the field while encouraging networking and collaboration amongst business analyst professionals.

This group can be your group of Masterminds to collaborate with this year! We meet twice a month in Chicago and Schaumburg. Our vision is to encourage a "go-giver attitude" where our members can network, get to know each other's professions, and in turn be able to help each other's business grow. We have one distinction that is unique. Every member will bring at least one new guest to the weekly meetings.  By actively bringing in new guests, our network grows and the power of "word-of-mouth" wil …

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 …

The Chicago Business Catalyst User Group has been formed by Chicago Digital to educate, support and inspire local area business owners, website developers, and students of web design. The group is meant to be an open discussion amongst members and a forum from which all parties can learn from each other. While this group will have a focus on building and promoting online businesses with the Adobe Business Catalyst Platform, we will also discuss best practices in design, development and online ma …

Welcome! This group is for leaders eager to create solutions that will define their business future today with a view to leaving our city greater than when we found it. Together we will explore practices, ideas, and thinking that will move business forward while improving our city. We will meet monthly to connect and share ideas and discuss what's new in business today.  

New group! Are you starting a small business in Chicago? Working hard on your own? With a business partner? Getting into the grind of finding clients and building your business relationships? Come relax, chill, and hang-out over dinner. The purpose of this group is to make room for you while you make room for your business in the world.  If you're maxed out from your cold calls and want nothing more than to have your dinner served up to you without lifting a finger - come!  If you've just snagge …

Small Business Technology of Chicago is dedicated to helping small businesses, professionals, and nonprofits learn about information technology. We provide a place for you to learn about new technology, get answers to your questions, and share your experiences. And you will meet others who are interested in information technology for small business. Our presentations include information technology, cloud computing, software, disaster recovery, technology service providers, Internet marketing str …

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 for motivated small business owners in various industries who are goal oriented and have big plans for their businesses. The purpose of this club is to combine great business leaders and thinkers in an effort to help all members achieve their desired level of success. I am a firm believer that the best and most efficient way to grow a business is through personal introductions and referrals.  It is with this mindset, that I am always looking for ways to promote my business partners …

Meet with people who are starting, or would like to start, entrepreneurial ventures online. Bringing together small eBusiness owners from all over Chicagoland. Network with other local Chicago e-commerce, e-businesses or online business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals. Share industry insights and valuable experiences. Form partnerships with other web businesses. Come learn, share, and collaborate to make a living online! We'll cover topics such as: • How to start • eCommerce • SEO - Se …

THIS GROUP IS CLOSING: If you are an entrepreneur, small business owner or sales professional, please check out our sister groups: Chicago Business Development Forum http://www.meetup.com/ChicagoBusinessDevelopmentForum  and Oak Park Area Small Biz & Entrepreneurs http://www.meetup.com/OakParkSmallBiz Both are outstanding networking groups with a shared mission to help you succeed with your small business by providing networking events, teleclasses, workshops, and small group discussions to shar …

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 …