A network of women dedicated to assisting all women in achieving professional as well as personal growth. Our commitment is to the advancement of women and their careers through mentoring opportunities as well as the exchange of ideas and resources. We meet every Thursday morning for breakfast and networking in Arlington Heights at Egg Harbor Cafe. Our networking and referral group has been around for over 17 years.  Each women represents their own business in our category exclusive organization …

We are a group of women with a common interest in creating a network of formal and informal professionals. We meet every 4th Tuesday of the Month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in Southeast, WI. ALSO - We have now EXPANDED to the Madison Area! We Also meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30pm -8:00pm in Sun Prairie, WI 53590.  Join us in Madison at www.meetup.com/pwowmadison. We do not currently charge a fee for this group but we welcome donations should you like to help with administrative costs. …

Who wants to increase their network by making Positive Connections and getting referrals in the most efficient way? Speed Networking is a relatively new and highly efficient form of Business Networking. It is 6-10 times more efficient than regular Business Networking because in a Speed Networking session you can make up to 30 new business connections per hour! So, you'll save a lot of time and energy. If done right, Speed Networking makes Business Networking not only super easy and painless for …

WBON is a supportive and diverse community of women business owners committed to building authentic relationships that enhance personal, professional and business development. Our meeting focus in the 4 areas of a women business owner's life: 1. Business Development 2. Professional Development 3. Personal Development 4. Skill/Knowledge Development.

Assalam-alekum! (God's peace upon you) Are you a born Muslim, a convert or revert Muslim, or, want to rejuvinate your Islamic values?  Are you a non-Muslim wanting to join Islam? Do you believe in one God? Or do you want to explore your spirituality or learn more about the Quran? Are you a single Muslim seeking a social circle to find a Muslim companion?  Are you a Muslim professional looking to network? Or do you just want to have safe and halal fun in Chicago with fellow Muslims?  These may al …

Women's Leadership Network is a networking organization for business professionals. Networking is one of the most successful ways to build your business or career through building strong relationships. Relationships with others who help you spread your story. The platform for this success is fundamental. The first step begins with making the commitment to join a networking group or groups. The Women's Leadership Network has been going strong since 2005. We're one of the few women's networking gr …

If you are a representative/consultant of a home based direct sales/party plan business (i.e. Mary Kay, Tupperware, etc.) in the Chicago area and would like to network with other vendors then the Chicago Vendors Network is the place for you. The goals of Chicago Vendors Network is to 1) connect with vendors of various companies for sharing ideas & 2) Share and hold events in the Chicago area in order to showcase our companies and expand our businesses by reaching new customers and potential recr …

Looking to network your business, start a business, looking for resources on services you may need, maybe even employment possibilities.. or just share what you have to offer with others! With so many people moving into the area we want to offer a forum where people can network to get to know each other; after all isn't it more fun to do business with people you know??

The St. Hubert Job & Networking Ministry, located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is a fellowship of men and women with a common desire to become employed or seek career advancement through a Christian forum. Our primary purpose is to prepare the attendee to face the challenges of a new job search and to shorten the time of unemployment, underemployment or alternative-employment connection.

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 …

ChickChat’s monthly Women’s Networking Soirees bring women together in interesting and inspiring venues to try new products, learn about topics and meet local entrepreneurs and each other; all while sipping delectable cocktails and noshing on great food. ChickChat also helps women connect with local and international charities dedicated to improving the lives of people all over the world. In addition, a few vendors show off truly unique wares and, a bit of shopping might occur. For a night, …

We are a group of entreprenurial women, sharing leads and growing our businesses. We meet twice per month for lunch at Club Lucky in Bucktown on the first and third Tuesday. Holidays are excluded. We kick off our 2013 calendar on 01/15/13.

Helping women to be self-sufficient entrepreneurs through life-long learning in a supportive environment. Giving women the skills to take control of their economic well-being empowers them to build healthier families, stronger communities, and a more vibrant economy. In the end, it helps us all. Prepares Women for the Complex Rigors of Business Ownership . A business is not built overnight. EEW' s challenging training programs cover everything from developing business plans to accessing capital …

Golf Lifestyle for Women holds events to introduce women to golf for pleasure and business. Golf Lifestyle for Women is actually a club, the clubhouse provides a social way to help women connect and start thinking about ways to use golf as a business tool. The idea behind Golf Lifestyle for Women is that golf is more than a game, it's a lifestyle that can really work for women. Our unique networking events offer women social networking, business and personal workshops, seminars, and resour …

The sole purpose of AMBWP♥ is too empower newbies, influence AMBW virgins, and allow AMBW oldies to educate the new. Not only do we encourage interactions between Asian men and Black Women, but we support you through that relation (the good and bad). Join to gain knowledge tHAT will further help you through AMBW endeavors, and relationships. AMBWP♥ is not always about finding the one or hooking up, but gaining the courage to say Hi & Building friendships. Interaction is “NOW”, and it begins with …

NEW - The Network of Entrepreneurial Women is an exciting, fresh group of Chicagoland business women who are upgrading business networking in the Chicago suburbs and beyond. Focusing on no nonsense networking, the group holds fun and creative events that inspire attendees to work together, refer each other and most of all cheer each other on as the membership succeeds together. The NEW art of networking involves events that remind us why we love being entrepreneurs, and introduces attendees to …

Hey you sassy, creative, dynamic Chicago woman! Yeah, you. This group is a place for you to share, develop, test, express your ideas, projects and creativity. A group who will support you in your daring efforts big and small. A forum for feedback, ideas and inspiration. Maybe you write, sing, dance, act, make films, bake cakes, teach workshops, paint, sculpt, take photos, knit, build things, design, volunteer for amazing organizations... whatever the format you use your wild feminine energy to …

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 Chicago Black Professionals Meetup is a group primarily made up of men and women over the age of 21 here in the Chicago area whom share an interest in ethnic heritages rooted in the African diaspora. We come from broadly diverse educational, professional, and social backgrounds, but we have a common interest: to come together for social networking. We strive to promote social connections between our members, and to promote a healthy and free exchange of information and ideas between the memb …

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We enc …

Are you ready to have some fun? This group is for women interested in getting out of the house and getting together to participate in a number of activities including karaoke nights, dance classes, dinners and movies, comedy shows, plays or concerts, shopping trips, fitness classes; you name it!  The opportunities are limitless to the journeys we can unlock and discover as a positive group of freespirited, diverse women. If you are looking for fun and adventure, let the good times roll. Members …

Hello Lovelies! We are a great group of ladies looking to make some friends and try new things. This group was originally created in hopes of finding some like-minded woman who want to build their network of girlfriends and make lasting friendships. I would like to continue with this goal as new organizer and add that I would like this group to be a place to try new things, let be adventurous together! I'm in my late 20s and would love to meet with other women in their 20s and early 30s. I was a …

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 …

Welcome to CASPAN, the Chicago Autism SPectrum Adult (and Teen) Network! Meet with local teens, young adults and adults affected by Asperger's, autism, PDD-NOS, and related autistic spectrum and pervasive developmental issues. Both formally and self-diagnosed people attend regularly. We have several different groups around the Chicago area. We currently list support groups that meet in Barrington, Palos Hills, Naperville, Palatine, and downtown Chicago. We additionally have groups just for Women …

Do you find yourself sitting at home bored, because you have nothing to do? Are you having a hard time meeting other women? We're starting this group to hopefully find long lasting friendships, women who enjoy going out for coffee, movies, dining out, going for drinks, taking walks, hikes, taking in some art fairs, or anything is game, we're open to suggestions. Note: this is a WOMEN ONLY group. Sorry guys...

There is nothing more important in the life of a woman than having quality friends to share their successes and their challenges and to have that connection with other ladies. Lets face it, regardless of how awesome your partner is, you need your girl time!   Whether you are married or single, have children or do not, women of this age have much more commonality than differences as we reach a certain wisdom.   This group is for professional mature women in their 40's and 50's who live in Chicago …

There are a ton of Fashion Industry networks, so this is for vendors to connect with each other. If you're looking for a way to really increase your business, this is the group for you. Get the resources you need to be successful. Collaborate with like-minded professional who are actively running their businesses. This is great for: Retailers: boutique owners, free-lance stylist, those who have space and what to maximize the opportunity Photographers: Looking to increase business by staying …

I wanted to start this group to meet intelligent women at the second half of their lives, struggling with decisions, such as career changes, starting their own business, leaving a relationship, etc. We will talk about issues in each others lives, offer support, and laugh together. We will talk over drinks, dinner, after viewing a film, art opening, etc. We will be cost effective, thinking of inexpensive ways to entertain ourselves. The most important rule would be to respect people's confidentia …