The Association of Women Professionals is a women's organization dedicated to assisting women in expanding networks, finding opportunities and developing their skills. This group is for Members and Non-Members who are interested in attending our networking events. Currently our events are held in the Chicagoland area.  In 2012, we will be adding networking groups in New York City and Southern Florida.

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 …

LeTip Union Station is a Chicago Loop chapter of LeTip International. A national organization where non-competing business professionals meet weekly to learn about our businesses and work to pass qualified leads. We're looking for you! If you're looking to gain more clients and grow your business, our chapter currently seeking to fill select open categories to pass leads. To learn more about how our business networking chapter works, visit letiploop.com and contact Scott Winterroth for more info …

This group is created to provide a great networking opportunity for Chinese professionals in Chicago. We welcome people in different fields to join us!

This is a group for anyone taking a proactive approach to managing their career and likes to step outside of the box when it comes to networking and making things happen. We'll be putting together unique networking events to help people find jobs, discover their career passion, connect with thought leaders and peers, and have a lot of fun exploring what it means to have a great career (and how to get there!) Whether you're in a job search, looking for professional networking, or just want a new …

This group is for professional  business owners networking in Hinsdale and of the Chicago suburbs.  We meet monthly for lunch to get to know one another and build relationships.   Simply bring a brown-bag lunch and join us for a wonderful, empowering time together! We meet at a great convenient location close to all major expressways, route 83 and Ogden Ave in a very comfortable atmosphere! Membership is exclusive, and we only allow one business owner for each business type at our meetings. You …

This is a group for anyone interested in creating friendships as well as growing their business. The group will get together twice a month. The set up would be one professional or business owner from one industry. At each event one industry will do a brief presentation on who they are, what they do, and what they need to grow their business. At that point the participants will take about thirty minutes to have an open discussion and brainstorm on how to help that particular individual. After we …

Please come ready to network. Please bring all of your brochures, business cards, and materials to showcase your business. I would like to create a community where we can refer our clients to each other.

The Ivy League Alumni Club of Chicago Welcome, Chicago Ivy Leaguers! We are a face-to-face social network of alumni from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, Upenn, and Yale. We host professional networking events and publish a weekly newsletter with job postings catered to alumni of these schools in the Chicago area.  We also organize career enhancing professional events weekly and monthly in our city. In order to become an official member of this group, you must verify s …

This is a group for anyone working or interested in the pet business / pet fashion industry / pet media industry in the Chicago area. There are a fair amount of peeps in the Chicago area working in the pet business. It would be great to network in order to share industry insights, increase business and raise the awareness of the pet industry overall. All levels of professionals and businesses are welcome: seasoned executive, mid-level professional, and newbies; small, mid, and large businesses; …

The Chicago GIS Network is born from the idea that the Chicago area is in need of a group which can bring together its GIS community. The goal is to create a network which would enable GIS users to connect with others for support with GIS issues, to learn about new developments in the GIS fields, and to share our work and experiences. The Chicago GIS Network works to establish a thriving network of GIS professionals and enthusiasts in the Chicago area. Goal 1 : Establish a network of GIS profess …

This is a group for anyone that is interested in networking, socializing and sharing ideas with fellow entrepreneurs and network marketers. We can also plan FREE training sessions to cover a variety of topics including lead generation strategies, social network prospecting, following up and many more topics. Whether it is how to close the next deal, career plans or how to start a business venture. Our focus is personal and economic growth! Let us come together as one community to build rewarding …

Bolingbrook/Downers Grove/Naperville/Aurora/Oak Brook Area Always Open Networking - Bring plenty of business cards! It's been said time and time again from business coaches, mentors and highly regarded speakers, that if your business requires customers in order to survive (which includes most, if not every one of us)... then a great way to build a strong referral relationship is to Never Eat Alone. You were going to eat anyway, right? Maybe your lunch buddy made other plans or had to work throug …

This meet-up group serves as a centralized calendar for Chicago events that are of interest to information technology professionals. We also occasionally schedule our own meetings. Our goal is to meet and network with other local IT Professionals -- employees, managers, consultants, recruiters, and IT business owners. We also welcome any non-professionals with an interest in the industry, such as students, and the ever elusive prospective customers and employers.

Join our meet-up to collaborate ideas with other professionals, sign up for cool excursions and social events, refine something in your approach to business, or consult with experts on how to get unstuck and drive forward. Mindflow Café is a place you can go to get better at business. And a place to find like minded people. It was born out of the idea that people are relevant and can make a difference - we just need new opportunities to learn, connect and even self reflect. After all, we all wan …

We are Dupage business owners, executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs, who care about the communities we serve. We meet together to network and to learn from educational programs and workshops. By attending our business and social events, we gain knowledge, skills, and strategies to grow our businesses, and we increase our circle of colleagues and friends.

This group is for anyone who is unemployed or underemployed and is looking to network and learn about new ideas and opportunities. All are welcome but you will benefit the most if you fall in this category and you live in DuPage County. We really want people who understand and are motivated to move ahead in life and are not simply content with their current situation. Please come and be ready to talk about open jobs, opportunities, people you know that could help, ways to earn an income, trainin …

Grab a bite, meet other professionals in the area, & enoy interesting guest speakers! Maybe you'll learn something useful about someone else's business or share your business ideas with someone else!

Everything starts with connecting.. Be open to the possibility of success.. Every day we can make new face to face connections and with each connection the possibilities for success in whatever that may be increases, not linearly, not even exponentially but with infinite possibility. Networking here is for making connections with others. Connections lead to more connections and if approached with open minds and open hearts in what I call quantum connections, new business relationships may happen …

Let's get together to share referral's over breakfast every two weeks in beautiful downtown Naperville. Looking for Professionals and small-business owners to network and share experiences, referrals, and advertise your business.

This group is for professionals, thought leaders and researchers dedicated to Big Data, Big Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, BI, Cloud Analytics, Cloud BI, Social Media Analytics, Sensor Data Analytics, Data Integration, Data Warehouse Appliances, Data Visualization, Data Management, etc. In short, this is a networking community focused on emerging technologies (Hadoop, NoSQL, etc.), and strategies that allow enterprises to leverage their data assets so they may better …

BRAIN's mission is to create wealth and improve economic conditions in the African American community for our generation and generations to come, by providing a medium whereby members can find education, support and networking opportunities among peers with similar goals.

This is a group for anyone who has read the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. I am looking for a select few client oriented professionals to participate in a weekly or bi-weekly MasterMind group where we can freely share goals, skills and tips for success and attaining our desires.

Welcome to Chicagoland Business Development & Networking (CBDN) group! Looking for a group to bounce you next business strategy off of? Developing your business plan and wondering who your market really is? Have a great idea but short on capital for that new venture? Trying to move your career to a new level? Looking for potential clients/vendors/business associates? Interested to meet other entrepreneurs/business executives in your area? If your answer is Yes to any of these questions join us …

---UPDATE--- Featured (but not all) Industry Categories Actively Being Sought: Business Coach Handy Man Painter Small Office Machines Toner Supplier What's your local SW-side business? Thanks for your interest in the Oak Lawn B2B (Business to Business) Networking Group! We're a group of local business owners that meet weekly with the purpose of growing our businesses in a low cost, time efficient way with a key focus on giving. We have only one member from any specific industry. We enjoy devel …

Women Entrepreneurs Unite! Because you don't have to do it alone. Whether you're starting your business or a seasoned business owner, we All have something to contribute! Let's build this network together. Consistency is key. We'll have regular monthly networking sessions, special events, and expos designed for the women entrepreneur. We welcome all business women to join.

Meet other Business Owners! Come to a Business Meetup to network, find new customers, get advice and avoid costly mistakes. Hear how others have overcome hurdles and achieved success. All are welcome! We currently have 2 locations where we hold events; Lombard and Downtown Chicago. The overall goal of this group's monthly meetings are to provide an opportunity to make new contacts, distribute business cards and lead sharing via a networking event. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME; save money by registeri …

Networking....... 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 and industry experts, who can help your business. Nothing beats the power of a face-to-face meeting and handshake to build lasting camaraderie and good-fellowship! Are you ready...to meet people who are growing and protecting their businesses, sharing ideas, an …