This group is going to contain educational opportunities about using social networking and other online technologies to grow your business.

This group, Thinking for a Change, is what a networking group is all about. We meet to showcase our businesses so others know what we do. Then we LISTEN to what others do. That's when it all begins. We help each other connect for business and we THINK about who we can connect with them. Viola! We make friends; we help each other with referrals; we connect; we think for a change how we can help others, which then helps us (thus the name of our group). We continue to grow as a group and with our b …

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.

Meet a new network of local entrepreneurs to share tips and problem solving techniques, get advice on profitability and career and discuss mentoring and business models. Swap business cards and watch your personal business directory grow! Especially helpful would be entrepreneurs who have experience or want support in: Professional/Personal development, Marketing/Sales/Advertising, Finance or, who are looking to startup a business in one of the following industries: Education, Real Estate, Healt …

R.E.A.L is a new networking group. We are getting like minded people together to discuss a NEW way to invest in residential and multi-family commercial properties.

Meet and join other women entrepreneurs and independent business owners or women considering starting their own business to learn, network and get ideas to grow your business. Our breakfast meeting will stimulate your mind give you a forum to share your business and vision with others. Join this fantastic and very lively group !!! I encourage you to bring business cards, flyer's, promotional products and anything you have to share with the group that displays who you are and what you do. Be prep …

A fun, lively environment where positive, energetic business people come together to enjoy a delicious, inexpensive lunch while networking and learning marketing tips to help them Get the Word Out about themselves and their business.   We meet the fourth Wednesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Little Joe's Restaurant, 1300 N. Cedar Road, New Lenox, IL. Cost is $12 for networking and a buffet of delicious pizza, colorful salad and cold soft drinks.   Hosted by James DiMambro, Maxide …

These monthly events will allow local professionals to meet in a relaxed setting after work. Our goal is to offer a networking environment to help you build new business relationships. We welcome all business owners, professionals, sales people and managers seeking to begin or expand their business. Feel free to invite guests that will benefit from this event.

Looking for new customers? Need to grow your business? Want to find ways to extract customers from your existing relationships? Want to meet other local business owners and sales professionals that can actively drive their customers to your business through unique cross-promotional marketing opportunities? If so, you've come to the right Meetup! uberloop is an online & in-store social network that helps businesses attract, engage, reward and communicate with their local customers. This Power Net …

Do you have questions about what web marketing or social media can do for your business? Let's talk about making your business a success! This group is dedicated to helping businesses get more clients and make more sales through smart online marketing. Our in-depth, round table approach means that you'll walk away from each meeting with ideas for how your business can use online marketing to build stronger relationships with existing, new and potential customers. You should join us if: - You own …

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 mone …

The Author! Author! networking group brings together traditional and self-published authors to share ideas about marketing themselves and their books through promotions, public relations, publicity, advertising and other marketing techniques. The group welcomes: first-time authors of all genres as well as those who already have a few published books under their belts marketing and PR professionals those who are interested in the book publishing business and/or want to learn more about it. T …

… The cost is $14.00 which covers networking and lunch. The food is awesome! Bring your Hello! Your Business Cards and your enthusiasm. Emmetts Ale House 5200 Main St. Downers Grove, Il 2nd and 4th Tuesdays EVERY month Starting Sept. 14th, 2010 11:30 - 1:00 Oh, and bring your friends because I am sure that they will benefit also. See you there. Sue Kelbus

Thanks for you interest in an "I Love Marketing Meet-Up". The purpose of this group will be how to market your business to clients you want and repel clients you don't. Most of you are probably used to networking groups. While I completely agree with the concept of a networking group, no one will ever refer your business as well as a happy client. The purpose of this group is to have a "Mastermind" where we'll go over marketing concepts, talk about what works and doesn't and also have Speed Mast …

This group is a learning and networking Meetup for professionals who live or work in the West Suburbs. I'm launching the group to see where interest lies. Topics may include Social Media Marketing, Web 2.0, small business, corporate and brand marketing challenges, solutions and technologies. We'll mix up coffee/daytime meetings with after work times to see what works best.

The South Naperville Women's Chapter meets weekly to develop business, exchange leads, and increase their business success. We only allow one business per category, so this is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing group. The chapter is based on Leads Club 34 year successful system to increase business, develop relationships, become a resource, while in a positive, supportive environment. We are actively looking for women in some of the following categories: Financial Pla …