This group is created to provide a great networking opportunity for Chinese professionals in Chicago. We welcome people in different fields to join us!

This group was created to bring together a diverse group of business professionals with a goal of helping each member to improve critical business and networking skills. As a basic outline for our meetings, the intent is to provide regular attending members with the following.. 1) Professional advice and speaking engagements from experts in their field (e.g. - Sales, Networking, Leadership, Presentations, LinkedIn and many more). Each month a new speaker will help us to further refine the skil …

Meet other black lesbians in the Chicagoland area who are working professionals with many different interests. We hope this meetup will create opportunities to socialize and network in a safe environment and through a variety of events. NOTE: This group originally had over 140 members but as you can see, it has been pared down and only women who are interested in actively participating should apply for membership. There are very specific requirements for membership, so if you are serious abo …

See our webpage - www.asianamericanchicagonetwork.com Welcome! The first thing you will notice different about AACN is that we are a new, fun, and active group.  We were founded in the summer of 2011 and average more than 2 events per week.  Below is a short summary of who we are and what we're not. WHO WE ARE: The Asian American Chicago Network is focused on connecting younger and working Asian-Americans to NEW friends and connecting you to the city of Chicago! [Younger being New Professionals …

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 …

Romanian IT Professionals - Chicago This group is open to any Romanians from the Chicagoland area who are involved in the IT industry. All skill levels are welcome. We regularly get together at various locations in the city and we always have an amazing time.

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 …

This group is for professionals, thought leaders and researchers dedicated to Big Data, Big Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, BI, Cloud Analytics, Cloud BI, Social Media Analytics, Sensor Data Analytics, Data Integration, Data Warehouse Appliances, Data Visualization, Data Management, etc. In short, this is a networking community focused on emerging technologies (Hadoop, NoSQL, etc.), and strategies that allow enterprises to leverage their data assets so they may better …

This group is specifically for single African-American and Latino professionals interested in meeting other like-minded professionals for the purpose of finding love! This group is owned and operated by matchmaking agency, Shawn Mackenzi Agency. We all know how difficult it is to find honest, intelligent, and driven people in Chicago. This group will take away some of that hardship. Each month, this group will hold a networking event at one of Chicago premiere restaurants. We will eat, we will l …

Business Network Chicago (BNC) is a network for professionals offering extensive offline and online networking opportunities to the Chicago business community. Our mission is to bring professionals together, facilitate the development of mutually beneficial "win-win" relationships, educate, and promote the growth of business in Chicago. We support members in all phases of their career whether looking for clients, talent, a job, capital, or strategic alliances. BNC Groups – Each month BNC hos …

A Business Analyst professionals group based in Chicago that hosts networking events, providing valuable insight from experts in the field while encouraging networking and collaboration amongst business analyst professionals.

This meet-up group serves as a centralized calendar for Chicago events that are of interest to information technology professionals. We also occasionally schedule our own meetings. Our goal is to meet and network with other local IT Professionals -- employees, managers, consultants, recruiters, and IT business owners. We also welcome any non-professionals with an interest in the industry, such as students, and the ever elusive prospective customers and employers.

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 …

We host speed dating events and single parties in the Chicago metro and suburban area for single professionals.

As seen in The New York Times, Forbes ("Best of the Web") and Cosmopolitan Magazine ("Top New Ways to Meet"), NetParty Chicago events are held at the hippest venues and "combine business networking with social fun." (Forbes) In addition to our "classic" NetParty Networking Events which combine both business and social networking, we also sponsor purely social events, purely business events, speed networking, young professionals travel and more. Join our Meetup Group to connect with other Chicago …

This group is being created to meet other Pakistani professionals (and friends of) in Chicago and surrounding suburbs in an informal, social setting. Our primary focus will be to network, discuss culture (language, music, politics, etc.), make new friends and contacts. We hope this group can help each individual in their personal and professional domain. This group is not affiliated with any religious or political party. Anyone and everyone is welcome even if you don’t have any ties with Pakista …

Are you WAY past the bar scene and looking to make some quality friends your own age while exploring some great venues?! Let's explore the neighborhoods, restaurants, pubs, BYOB's, festivals, theatre, coffee shops, brunches, bands and all that the Northside of the city has to offer! I am a professional living in Lincoln Square and I would like to meet other professionals who are social, friendly and down to earth... like I am! :) Please be a college educated professional in your 30's or 40's...s …

If you would like to meet other Successful Chicago professionals and other working stiffs while having a good time then this meetup may be for you. We will put on events during times you are supposed to let your hair down like Friday after work or on Saturday night when you are trying to find places to hang out or get your party on. We can throw in a Thursday night just for good measure :) Did you just move to Chicago and want to explore some of the downtown nightlife? Or have you been here for …

The Association of Women Professionals is a women's organization dedicated to assisting women in expanding networks, finding opportunities and developing their skills. This group is for Members and Non-Members who are interested in attending our networking events. Currently our events are held in the Chicagoland area.  In 2012, we will be adding networking groups in New York City and Southern Florida.

Chicago Young Professionals (CYP) - Was created to provide you with a platform to meet other yuppies in the city that share similar interests, explore all that the city has to offer while supporting the local Chicago economy. We stray away from big chains or national companies and instead partner with the neighborhood mom and pop local businesses to bring you some of the most creative events. In just two years we organized 100+ events and given back ~$56K back to the local Chicago Economy! This …

Think of it as inviting yourself to a neighbor's backyard BBQ. We facilitate fun, relaxing and intimate environment  for professionals who work or live in or around Lincoln Park/Lakeview to socialize outside of their usual work and collegial circles. We organize frequent but small events in the neighborhood, such as brunch, after work drinks, dinner, picnic, so everyone has chance to get to know everyone else.  Also, through our connections with Ivy League alumni members we announce events of so …

Chicagoland Professionals is a social group which provides gay and lesbian professionals the opportunity to meet and network. We are opening the door for networking and discussion with like-minded individuals in a safe environment that respects each individual. We engage in a number of social activities designed to encourage interaction and enjoyment. Continued membership in the group requires all members to actively participate in group activities on at least a regular basis. Always feel free t …

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 …

We host speed dating events and singles parties for Asian single professionals in the Chicago metro and suburban area.

This group will serve as an outlet for LICENSED healthcare professionals only! We believe is absolutely necessary to have an healthy outlet to discuss issues in chosen professions and support each other with dignity and love. Oh yeah...............lets have FUN too!!!!!!!

Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business and Professional Women (IFBPW) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions with the goal of promoting equity for all women in the workplace. Meeting topics are focused on networking opportunities and addressing issues impacting working women including legislative …

This is a group for anyone taking a proactive approach to managing their career and likes to step outside of the box when it comes to networking and making things happen. We'll be putting together unique networking events to help people find jobs, discover their career passion, connect with thought leaders and peers, and have a lot of fun exploring what it means to have a great career (and how to get there!) Whether you're in a job search, looking for professional networking, or just want a new …

Please check out our entire schedule. We usually have meet-ups lined up a few weeks on advance. Most of our events are for both men and women and a few are for women only (specified). We are a business networking group for individuals who are looking to create authentic, from-the-heart relationships with other professionals. We host many structured events that give people an opportunity of "fool-proof" networking... meaning that you cannot fail at making some great connections, even if you a …