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 …

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 …

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 …

Welcome to Chicago's Small Business Network! We are the Only Real Entrepreneur Group in the Chicagoland Area. You joined the rest, now work with the BEST! We are not a Networking Group, but a group for Entrepreneurs to Learn, and Create Real Joint Ventures, and Business Cross Promotions We host Only 1 Event Every Month. Register at http://theentrepreneurevolution.com

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.

Meet fellow Social Networkers near you! Come to a local Social Scene Meetup to make valuable social connections and cultivate relationships with other elbow-rubbers in your area.

This group is for anyone working in the direct sales industry who is interested in buildingbtheir direct selling network outside of their own company. This group WILL be used for: * Networking with other direct sales reps in the Chicago area * Sharing tips and tricks to help maximize your business results * Share your business informatiuon with others who can help increase your local area footprint and expand your business * A place to share stories that only others in this line of work wou …

Meet other local Internet Marketing Professionals to discuss the latest trends, tactics, and techniques for Web 2.0 and Social Media Marketing. The group social networking Web site is at: http://chicago-social-marketing.ning.com/

SYOB - EXPO (Start Your Own Business - Expo) was created for you the Entrepreneur at heart. The purpose of the group is to help you promote, develop and grow your business. No matter how hard you work, you cannot live up to your full potential as an entrepreneur operating in total isolation. Even if you are not a social-preneur by nature attending business events can accomplish four key things to help you both personally and professionally: Educational Benefits in Networking: You will likely lea …

Welcome to the Woodridge, Lisle and Downers Grove Meetup Group for social gatherings of 30- and 40-something professionals. Our goal is to make this a light-hearted social group to meet professional people with similar interests and, most of all, have fun. Our group activities may include events such as--but are not limited to--getting together for dinners, happy hours, picnics, live music/concert, festivals, night life, dancing, etc. This group is about meeting new friends with similar interest …

Do you want to meet new people? Do yo want to try new things? Do you want to travel the world? Do you enjoy dining out? Are you looking to promote your business? Do you want to do a little bit of this and a little bit of that? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this group is for you! I created this group because I love organizing things and I love doing a little bit of everything. We will have events and meetings for everyones taste. This will involve, dinning out, concerts, bow …

Welcome to the Professional Wedding Vendors Association! Our Professional Wedding Vendors Association Networking is dedicated to helping wedding professionals with career development. Our members are provided with tools to grow and promote business relationships, create and develop leads and contacts, and continue on a successful career path. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP As a member, you have the opportunity to connect with other professional wedding vendors locally and nationwide to exchange ideas, …

The CXPA Chicago Group is the local networking group of The Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA). The CXPA is a global non-profit organization positioned to guide and enhance the growing field of customer experience. CXPA brings together like-minded professionals focused on advancing the practice of customer experience management and creating career growth by establishing customer experience management as a recognized and admired professional discipline. As a collective body, we …

Great Support and Networking! This group was established to promote and support small business owners from all industries and disciplines. Our objective is to provide critical and timely information to participants by industry experts, educators, gov't authorities and, more importantly, small business owners themselves in a robust, comfortable and supportive environment. THIS IS YOUR GROUP SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, so please show up in numbers to support your fellow small business owners. The infor …

This is a social and networking group of professionals in the western suburbs of Chicago near Oak Brook, IL. We will meet every few weeks for happy hour to relax and have a little fun after work at some of the great restaurants in the area.

Come check us out! Whether your goal is to overcome a fear of public speaking, take your presentation skills from good to great, or strengthen your leadership skills through leadership programs and networking, Toastmasters is the place to be. Stop in and visit a Saturday Sunrise meeting for free and see what Toastmasters can do for you. Saturday Sunrise Toastmasters is the perfect place to improve your communication skills, develop the leadership skills you desire, and increase your ability to …

Meet young adults between the ages of 21 and 40 who are interested in Professional Development, Community Service, and Having Fun, and Networking. Check out our website: http://www.elkgrovevillagejaycees.org The Jaycees teach leadership, personal, and professional development by running community service projects, socials, and local and national training events. With over 200,000 Jaycees worldwide, the Jaycees are the greatest young persons organization in the world. The Elk Grove Village Jaycee …

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 …

You can never buy hope in a time of crisis but I am positive of this…. YOU CAN GIVE IT AWAY! -- Joel Osteen Growing a business is hard especially now in hard times. Come join us, get hope and help growing your business. Develop relationships so that we can ALL do business together. To the world you may just be one person but to one person you may be the world. Our untapped potential is truly astounding. Let’s work together to tap into our potential. Please come and join us in getting to know eac …

In today's economy, the more quality connections you have, the better chance of not only surviving, but thriving in a competitive marketplace. We will get together once a month to exchange ideas, meet others and have short presentations about different businesses and different business tools. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30am, and we also meet online once a month at 7:30pm. We have a private Facebook group to maintain contact throughout the month.  Great place to network, share info …

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 …

Welcome to Chicago Suburban Business Network We are the Only Real Entrepreneur Group in the Chicagoland Area. You joined the rest, now work with the BEST! We are not a Networking Group, but a group for Entrepreneurs to Learn, and Create Real Joint Ventures, and Business Cross Promotions We host Only 1 Event Every Month. Register at http://theentrepreneurevolution.com

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 …

Arguing with your kids? Put those refined skills to better use! We are a local group of attorneys, mostly moms, who have a simple mission -- bring more legal services to those in need by marshaling the talents of lawyers who have left full-time careers. We will choose legal-aid opportunities that work well for our schedules--short-term, we will team up so there is backup, and all trainings will be nearby (currently slated for the Downer's Grove Library). We will meet once, soon after school star …

Welcome to Chicago Women in Business Network!  We are the Only Real Entrepreneur Group in the Chicagoland Area. You joined the rest, now work with the BEST! We are not a Networking Group, but a group for Entrepreneurs to Learn, and Create Real Joint Ventures, and Business Cross Promotions We host Only 1 Event Every Month. Register at http://theentrepreneurevolution.com

Welcome to The Chicago Women Business Owners Network!We are the Only Rea lEntrepreneur Group in the Chicagoland Area. You joined the rest, now work with the BEST! We are not a Networking Group, but a group for Entrepreneurs to Learn, and Create Real Joint Ventures, and Business Cross Promotions We host Only 1 Event Every Month. Register at http://theentrepreneurevolution.com

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 …

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 …