Want to do something DIFFERENT, meet NEW people, and make FUN friends? Join ADVENTURES, OUTDOORS & BUCKET LIST FUN and you will. How awesome is that?! There are a million places to visit and things to do in Chicago, Suburbs and Beyond! Let's go! OUR GROUP is 90% singles. We range in age from mid 20s, 30s, 40s, to 50s. This group is for singles and couples, those new-in-town, as well as life-long residents, we welcome you! Our group is very diverse but we all have one thing in common, we love to …

Network and Social - Whether you are looking to enhance your career, or simply looking to have a good time with friends, we can make it happen! Launched in 2012, Network and Social hosts events focused on helping professionals connect throughout Chicago. We specialize in network events and sports leagues that draw a broad range of professionals from all industries and career backgrounds. Our unique networking technology tools offer you a different way to meet or compete with young professionals …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just …

See our webpage - www.asianamericanchicagonetwork.com Welcome! The first thing you will notice different about AACN is that we are a new, fun, and active group.  We were founded in the summer of 2011 and average more than 2 events per week.  Below is a short summary of who we are and what we're not. WHO WE ARE: The Asian American Chicago Network is focused on connecting younger and working Asian-Americans to NEW friends and connecting you to the city of Chicago! [Younger being New Professionals …

Chicago AMA is committed to providing local Marketing Professionals with additional opportunities to "Meetup" outside of our monthly programming and also in varying locations around the Chicago area. These Meetups can be tailored to best address your burning questions, issues, and hot topics relative to marketers today. This group is open to both members and non-members of the AMA. It is our hope, of course, that the experience encourages you to learn more about what the AMA has to offer for car …

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 19 cities across the country. 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 destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels a …

Networking in High Heels (NiHH) is the premier women-only networking community striving to give women at all levels of business the connections, resources, and expertise that will increase success and boost profitability. With a wealth of expertise spanning a variety of industries, NiHH focuses on uniting women at all levels of business, from interns to owners, to share the common goal of success.

Chicago Meetup is Chicago's Meetup Group for creativity, style, life, and nightlife.  With over 3,000 members, Chicago Meetup is the largest Arts & Culture Meetup Group in Chicago and is one of its largest overall.  Nearly shut down in July 2009 when its original founder left, the group has flourished as Chicago's most eclectic Meetup Group and one of the city's most active and fastest-growing groups. Because it operated for over three years as the Creative Social Club and remains dedicated to e …

This group is for Black 20 Somethings in and around Chicago who want to meet other people like them and have a great time doing it. We can meet for after-work drinks, dancing, weekend adventures, and occasionally we can even leave the city for some adventure!

This Singles group made for people who would love to meet new friends and possibly find that perfect somebody. we will host minimum 1 event a month Most events will be in Chicago area People from suburbs are welcome to join this group as long as you are aware most events will be in Chicago we are always looking for ideas and new venues to host events age groups are 24-45 35-55 40-65 we are going to also try cougar event and reverse cougar events

Whether you’re looking for a position, just starting out, or already on a career track, Young Professionals of Chicago can give you the tools to create and enhance a valuable network while providing informative and fun events to attend! Learn: Young Professionals of Chicago offers a full roster of educational and useful events to answer questions relevant to your life now. Our monthly members only Read Between the Wines events pair a professional book club with a fun atmosphere. Looking to be a …

Sail Chicago is a community sailing program that has been offering affordable sailing instruction, recreational sailing opportunities, racing, and social events for member adults for more than fifty years. Our all volunteer organization owns and operates our own fleet of sailboats in four Chicago harbors on Lake Michigan.

We play Euchre at a different Chicago pub or restaurant for fun (with a little competitive streak). You will meet new people, visit different places, and improve your skill. Open to all players.  No need to bring a partner - we will match you up.  If you haven't played before, come to one of our Teach & Learn classes.  You'll get hooked!  Join us!

Chicago Young Professionals (CYP) - Was created to provide you with a platform to meet other yuppies in the city that share similar interests, explore all that the city has to offer while supporting the local Chicago economy. We stray away from big chains or national companies and instead partner with the neighborhood mom and pop local businesses to bring you some of the most creative events. In just two years we organized 100+ events and given back ~$56K back to the local Chicago Economy! This …

We host singles parties and speed dating events in the Chicago metro area for single professionals men and women. For more information or to view our events schedule, please visit us at www.chicagofirstdates.com.

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The Chicago Business Development Forum brings together small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups to help each other with business development by sharing unique expertise, experience, and encouragement in an inspiring and collaborative environment: Business strategizing - using your valuable time wisely Networking - Growing win-win relationships Marketing - Getting the word out about your value in a big way Sales - Establish value to people in such a way that they want to hire you immediatel …

Come join the best of Chicago kickballers and dodgeballers for a season of fun, meeting new friends, and staying active. WAKA is famous for our awesome parties we throw every season as well as being the best kickball league in the world! Find out more at www.kickball.com/chicago We play 8 games during the regular season with a ninth week for playoffs and throw two fun parties throughout the year for everyone to get to know each other! You can join as an individual, a small group, or even a full …

Gilda's Club Chicago ensures all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. Men, women, children and teens living with cancer, who have a family member or friend living with cancer or who have lost a loved one to cancer are invited to meet up at 537 N. Wells St for networking groups, educational lectures, and support.

Get INSPIRED!!! Join the BABC Chicago (a non-profit, business-forward, international organization) at our monthly event, The Speaker's Series. Each event features a fascinating speaker from all corners of the business world. You are bound to be inspired and motivated by their stories. A personal Q & A session allows you to pick the minds of some of today’s great business leaders! We have been graced by the presence of great minds such as, Laurence Geller of Strategic Hotels, Martin Radvan, Presi …

The Kingdom Business Consortium is a division of Gail King Ministries that is open to all. KBC is a fun monthly workshop and networking event for business, ministry and creative start-ups. KBC is designed to help you stay focused on building your dream! Meetings feature guest and group speakers, success stories, industry professionals and trainers, personal advice, networking and refreshments. Currently, we meet one Saturday each month in Chicago. Registration is free but required. There's free …

Eat Me! Chicago is part of FeastMonkey.com, a national social network of chefs and foodies who get together face to face for unique adventure dining experiences. We rely on our members to help post ideas and organize meetup events. If you have an idea just post it and see who likes it. If we get enough interest we'll make it happen. Join our national members on http://www.feastmonkey.com to receive special offers and get invited to exclusive events. You can also follow us on twitter or facebook …

The Money Club of Chicago is a club that's about building capital. If you are serious about creating capital and you want to be apart of The Money Club, this is the club for you. We, as a group, invest transparently and we use leverage to create capital. No member does more than any other member and there's two simple requirements you must meet to be apart of the club.

eCommerce Merchants Chicago is a local chapter to support online merchants as a branch of eCommerce Merchants. With regular meetings and networking events combined with valuable information and the latest strategies, merchants will enjoy and benefit from their participation. You can find out more and join ECMTA by visiting our sponsor section.

Athletepreneur's goal is to create network of current and former (collegiate &professional athletes) who will be part of a trusted community of entrepreneurs that creates dynamic energy and value for members geared towards entrepreneurship. We want to bridge the gap between athletics & entrepreneurship by channeling athletes competitive drive and championesque mentality into model entrepreneurs. All former professional and collegiate athletes are welcome to join and in addition we are open to so …

Creative Chicago is a relaxed ecosystem of designers, strategists, architects and developers for web, mobile and desktop platforms, connecting great people and helping to build valuable industry relationships. Our events will vary, but we will always focus on creating a casual and friendly environment for people to build great relationships without the added hassle of on-the-spot recruiters and unwanted services. Whether it's a night out for drinks or a networking event with speakers, we're out …

The Chicago Mobile Security Group is an informal professional group focused on developing relationships, exchanging ideas, and fostering Mobile Security innovation. We provide an open, comfortable environment for Mobile security enthusiasts to meet and discuss related news, best practices, tips and anything else that might arise in this fundamental and evolving Mobile security niche. We welcome people from all backgrounds, not just IT, to come learn and network in the community. This group will …

Chicago Adverlytics is for digital media and ad analytics professionals. It has a unique educational and networking purpose: provide a peer-oriented forum where digital marketing minded professionals can meet, learn and share from other Chicago-area and visiting analytics leaders. The group will offer members a chance to discuss the latest trends, tactics, and techniques related to the measurement of online media, ecommerce and Internet advertising. CHICAGO ADVERLYTICS HAS A ZERO-TOLERANCE POLIC …