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 …

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 …

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/

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

Are you a business professional? Do you travel on business? Do you love to socialize and network? Then this is the group for you! Business Traveler Social is designed to be THE social network for business travelers. Look to this group for social networking events called "event socials" once per month at Chicago at hotels and venues downtown, near convention centers and airports. Our attendees are business professionals that travel frequently and are looking to socialize and network with their …

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 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

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 …

I started this group to network with other E-commerce owners and Sr. Marketing Managers who are responsible for growing their businesses. This is not a group for vendors or those selling to our membership. If you are not an online retailer, we don't want you in this group. The plan is to host monthly meetings in or near Elmhurst, IL and discuss topics like Facebook, Twitter, SEO, SEM, Email and all things related to Internet marketing. We had a more informal group of about 8 to 10 business owne …

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 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 …

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 …