The purpose of this MeetUp is to encourage business interaction among members and to improve networking skills through idea sharing and social interaction. The goal is to build a network of energetic business members who participate actively on a regular basis and who have a genuine interest in helping one another explore business ideas, solve problems and expand networking opportunities for the purpose of professional growth. Strategy is to have fun, meaningful, scheduled, monthly meetings and …

In Chicago, there are millions of Business Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners ready to network and engage in business with others. A business network like this has been anticipated for some time now and we are now in existance... welcome to the Chicago NEW RICH Professional Networking Club. Mission: To empower Professionals & Entrepreneurs through networking, social and business connections. Who are we?: A networking group of upscale business professionals, entrepreneurs an …

Entrepreneurial moms meet and network with each other. Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other business women in Chicago, Oak Park/River Forest and surrounding suburbs can be a part of this meetup. You do not have to be a business owner yet. This Exchange is about networking, helping each other through trials and tribulations, questions, problems, educating, and empowering each other. We will invite special speakers and some of …

Online marketing is more than just selling stuff on eBay! In fact, online marketing has finally come to the forefront, as companies big and small discover the value of shifting more of their marketing budgets online. Online marketers have proven that you can generate more leads and deliver more sales than traditional marketing--with higher ROIs and lower CPAs. But online marketing is a rapidly developing arena, with specialties now evolving as fast as new opportunities and technologies emerge. W …

LOOKING TO GENERATE MORE REFERRAL BUSINESS?The Chicago Business Referral Network and Leads Group is a local community of non-competing  business owners and professionals whose members actively work to refer and generate business leads for one another.Through regular meetings and referral activities our members help you find new clients and grow your business.WHAT IS A LEADS GROUP? HOW DOES IT WORK?A leads group usually have anywhere from 15-40 committed members that represent non-competing …

The Career Advancement Network Meetup group is a business-network and career-enhancement group dedicated to helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and job seekers in enhancing the skills they need to gain more business and make a prosperous living. The Career Advancement Network Meetup group will provide members with educational and informative programs, events, seminars, and workshops that will develop skills, enhance talents, spark interest, and elevate lives.

The SHEpreneur Circle is a leads networking group for female business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders. This group focus is to empower women and help one another's business grow.

GENERATE MORE REFERRAL BUSINESS! The goal of this group is to give Gay & Lesbian and Gay-Friendly Business Professionals the opportunity to build relationships with Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses and other like–minded Professionals to collaborate, share ideas and help each other Grow their Businesses and build their Referral Network. In our Community we have hundreds of Business Owners, Sales professionals, Entrepreneurs and Start-Ups, ready to network and engage in business with others. We are …

Drop by for a free breakfast and see how our networking group can help to grow your business. We are a non-competitive group of local business owners and/or business executives that focus on building powerful relationships within our organization. We help each other's businesses grow by providing qualified leads and referrals. We currently have 16 members and have been in existence for over 3 years. We meet every Wednesday morning from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM at the IHOP restaurant located at 1671 …

We are business owners, executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs, gathering to gain knowledge, skills, and strategies to grow our businesses, and increase our circle of colleagues and friends. IBON is  designed to be an affordable, functional and FACE TO FACE way to network with others business owners. This allows you to effectively network, share ideas, and create synergies that will help your business grow and prosper. You will speak in a round table format. .. Not  typical leads group; each mo …

Do you want to start your own business but don’t know where to begin or are afraid to take the first step? Do you have a business but want to grow your company and opportunities by networking and being around like-minded professionals? This meetup group is called Small Business Outlet because we will provide you with the "know how" to effectively start, run your small business, and network with other great minds like yours. There are many meetup groups geared towards empowerment and networking …

This is a group for local healers creating vibrant health that effects world-wide change through integrative and holistic methods. Acupuncturists, naturopaths, chiropractors, bio-energetic practitioners, massage therapists, body-workers, energy-healers, hypnotherapists, health and nutrition coaches, homeopathics, physicians, dentists, veterinarians and other modalities who practice functional and integrative medicine - we want YOU to join and enhance our community and your practice. This is a gr …

VentureSHOT Entrepreneur Collaboration Community brings together extraordinary entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses and enhance their levels of success. This community was launched and is run BY Entrepreneurs...FOR Entrepreneurs. We REALLY know the issues entrepreneurs face in growing their businesses and our vision is to help hundreds of entrepreneurs achieve greater success through collaboration with their peers, mentors and unique, powerful collaboration sessions. Click Here For P …

B.I.G. is a support, education and networking group for smart women (and let's face it -we're all smart!) Mission -- To create an environment where women empower each other toward their personal and professional goals and dreams. We currently host meetings in nearly 60 local communities throughout the country and we're expanding rapidly. We're also available to all women on-line via our http://www.believeinspiregrow.com website. What is B.I.G? B.I.G. is a community based support group that pro …

BMA Chicago is the Business Marketing Association’s single largest chapter, serving over 520 business-marketing professionals through professional development, networking events and programs. BMA Chicago enhances critical thinking, communication and managerial skills by bringing our members face to face with the nation’s top b-to-b marketing thinkers and practitioners. Our board is proud to offer a powerful lineup of world-class marketers to you through our Marketing Innovators Luncheon series a …

Welcome to Militant Business Group (MBG) This group has been created for the specific purpose of helping serious individuals to realize their dream of business ownership. Also, to help individuals who currently operate their business and wish  to bring it to next level. Do you have questions about: Incorporating Licences and Paperwork Where to open your business (real state) Proper insurance Human Resources Payroll Marketing Negotiating with suppliers Negotiating with clients Finances Accounti …

Networking that works for you and your little ones! You remember the day, don’t you? They handed you your little bundle of joy and you knew your world would never be the same. A couple of months later you are taking a look at what used to be your reality and then it hits you – how on earth am I going to network like I used to? The answer… you never will. Oaklee’s Family Guide is proud to present Parent to Parent Business Networking! Professional structured networking with you and your ‘new norma …

"W2W is a group of professional women who meet to learn from one another and support each other in our business successes (and failures!) by sharing our common experiences."

This Meetup is for women business owners who want to connect with other women like themselves, and get some pointers for how to run their businesses more effectively.

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 …

If you are interested in forming real business relationships and getting your business or talent out there, then this group is for you.

Web Connect Chicago is a group of self-starters, entrepreneurs, hobbyists, business owners, bloggers and creatives who are interested in learning more about building a better website. Whether you’re new to the Web, or have already started your online presence, this group is here to offer advice, tips and tricks for optimizing your website. Our Web instructors are experienced in helping people of all skill levels build awesome websites, and they want to do the same for you! We know what makes a w …

This is a group for anyone interested in networking, brainstorming and getting together for meetings to compare and exchange ideas for women who own boutiiques.

The goal of "Illini Startups" is to connect Illini alums (and students) with a common interest in the startup movement to share ideas and serve as a mutual resource to the growing community of Illini entrepreneurs. We will achieve our goal by hosting monthly meetups for casual networking over coffee or lunch. Among these meetings we will devote one per quarter to hosting an expert guest speaker, and another to discussion of a relevant book or article chosen by the group.

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 is a networking group for those involved in metaphysical, healing, metaphysical shop, services strictly for the metaphysical community and related businesses. THIS IS NOT FOR NETWORK MARKETING, THOSE TRYING TO SELL TO BUSINESS OWNERS OR THOSE WITH A MORE "MAINSTREAM" BUSINESS. We provide a place to network and a business related workshop each month. Come and join us Tarot Readers, Reiki Healers, Wiccan Wedding Officiants and more. We look forward to meeting you.

The Founder Forge is a series of events giving founders of small, growing businesses the knowledge they need to build long-term, self-sustaining companies. Created by the founders of We Are Mammoth and The Starter League, we hold a quarterly workshop in Chicago complemented by casual monthly meet-ups and office hours. Learn more at www.thefounderforge.com

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 …