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 …

A smartphone is a mobile phone that offers more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic feature phone.Smartphones and feature phones may be thought of as handheld computers integrated within a mobile telephone, but while most feature phones are able to run applications based on platforms such as Java ME, a smartphone allows the user to install and run more advanced applications based on a specific platform. Smartphones run complete operating system software providin …

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 …

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 …

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.

National Hispanic Sales Network (NHSN) advances the careers of Hispanic sales and marketing professionals by leveraging the strengths and value of this bicultural, bilingual community. NHSN creates a community wherein sales and marketing talent can develop professionally and strengthen their networks. NHSN empowers the Latino professional community by providing specialized training events and unique career-building resources. In addition, NHSN serves as a link between sales & marketing talent …

The TTG Learn - Pitch - Network groups is intended for those individuals that are interested in keeping current with technology, social/new media and new ventures in the Chicagoland area. Once a month, we have lunches where we discuss a topic related to technology, social media, mobile, small business issues and/or marketing. Starting in October of 2012, we also have monthly lunches where companies that are seeking funding can practice their pitch and get feedback which will help them improve th …

This is The Chicago I Love Marketing Meetup Group. Our meetings will take place the last Thursday of every month in various locations throughout the actual city itself.  Our first meeting will be Thursday, October 27, 2011 in Lincoln Park (Clark/Broadway/Diversey). We are looking forward to discussing all things marketing, brainstorming, collaborating and helping each other grow our businesses in 2012 and beyond! Once you join, you will be able to see our calendar for the exact location. This in …

Authentic Connections Networking is about the true basis of networking - creating relationships. For years I avoided networking events because although I had read about building relationships, when I went o an event all I seemed to find were people that handed out business cards and made sales pitches. One day though, I came across people that practiced what I was reading and my view on networking changed dramatically...I went from hating it to LOVING it! My love for it has driven me to creat …

Linked N Chicago (LINC) is a Social Business Community(SBC).  LINC is the largest location-based professional networking group on LinkedIn. LINC picks up where LinkedIn drops off, connecting online efforts with local results. Local marketing is quickly emerging as one of the biggest opportunities in the shifting marketing landscape... -WSJ Market Watch 73% of online search is related to local content. Google Local websites are the most important tactic for ongoing, long-term local marketing succ …

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 …

Welcome to Nice Girls Finish Last! 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://nicegirlsfinishlast.com

BuiltInChicago.org is an awesome community of entrepreneurs, engineers, marketers, developers, designers, investors, technologists and academics working hard to create the next big web or mobile business. Our mission is to connect, educate and promote the growing digital community in Chicago. And we want you to JOIN today. This group will be used to help connect members of the community in person. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions: adam@builtinchicago.org

Welcome to Young Entrepreneur Women of Chicago 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://nicegirlsfinishlast.com

Welcome to The Chicago Entrepreneur Group 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

The Gay and Lesbian community in Chicago is among the strongest in the nation. We foster this growth through professional and social networking for Gay and Gay friendly Chicagoland individuals. We combine the best of professional networking with social activities to assist in building strong partnerships.

The mission of The Power Coaching Group is to engage business professionals and entrepreneurs to Believe beyond their vision, Discover through collaboration, and Prosper past their expectations. The Power Coaching Group is seeking business minded professionals and entrepreneurs looking to take their personal and professional brand to the next level. Let's get together for networking, educational events, and empowerment workshops like you have never seen before. It all starts by collaborating wit …

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 …

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 …

Chicago Real Estate Networking and Coaching Group is for real estate investors and related professionals that are serious about business, cultivating strong relationships and dedicated to providing access to knowledge and information that can help each of us grow to the next level of real estate investing. Our group is a fun-filled way to gain information on a variety of up to date real estate topics: Investing - Strategies and Tips; Properties and Buyers; Loans and Private Funding; Real Estate …

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 …

Are YOU ready to "Click 'n Connect"? Meet fellow Real Estate Buyers and Investors near you! The purpose of this group is to FIND MONEY & CREATE WEALTH while we explore ways to invest in distressed (foreclosures, pre foreclosures, bankruptcies) and other delinquent properties. Such properties provide excellent returns on initial investment, if carefully selected. Like minded real investors will get together and discuss strategies to invest in such properties. The key to achieving your financial …

- Chicago Copywriters Connect - Whether you're a freelance copywriter or part of a creative agency, the Chicago Online Copywriting and Content Marketing Meetup is open to professionals - at all levels - who wish to network to enhance their overall copywriting writing skills and share with others. Some topics we have discussed include: Copywriting Case Studies Working as a freelance copywriter Print copywriting Time Management Writing Copy for video and other digital mediums This group was cre …

The Chicago Internet Marketing Group is a local group dedicated to internet marketers and people interested in learning. The internet is continuously expanding and the importance of understanding the internet is increasing. Whether you are trying to promote: your business, self, or anything on the internet, understanding the internet marketing basics is crucial. This group will have all types of events, in socials/networking gatherings, to even informative presentations. Join today to expand you …

Meet with Ad Execs, Creatives, Project Managers, Art Directors, CMO's and others involved in the world of advertising, marketing and promotion. This group is about networking with your colleagues in the industry to discuss challenges, opportunities and trends here in the Chicago area and beyond. There will be compelling panel discussions, guest speakers along with meet & greet events in a relaxed atmosphere that will encourage interaction between members. We were formerly known as the Chicago …

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 …

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 …

The purpose of this group is educate on and share trading and investment concepts. Each month we will start with a welcoming meet and greet which will be followed by a guest presenter. After the guest presenter we will do a town hall style market review from both a technical and fundamental perspective. As our meet up will grow and we call upon our connections in the industry to attract well known guest speakers to address our group. Meet with, other local people who engage in short-term tra …