The  Chicago Business Blogging Academy - is where small business owners, local business SEOs, internet marketers, Social Media players, entrepreneurs, start uppers, bloggers and writers gather...online and in person to learn and do things right. Ask your self these questions - How much would you pay for 1. A website evaluation from an SEO, traffic and business blogging expert? Read what people pay me for website evaluations. (The earlier you get in the higher the likelihood of getting an evaluat …

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, …

The SHEpreneur Circle is a leads networking group for female business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders. This group focus is to empower women and help one another's business grow.

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

Networking and Idea Sharing for Chicago Women in Tech - Who should join: Women in Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization SEO, Pay Per Click PPC, Search Engine Marketing SEM, Web Development, Information Technology IT, Entrepreneurs, Social Media Specialists, Affiliate Marketing, Blogging or any other Tech Related Field. Guys are welcome to join and participate by the way, just remember the emphasis here is women claiming their voice in the tech community.

The online media is drastically changing the fashion industry and the way consumers interact with fashion brands. Meet the people that lead the fashion revolution online - fashion bloggers, new media publishers, entrepreneurs, industry insiders, fashion PR reps, and web savvy trendsetters. You must a professional within the fashion industry and have an online presence to join this group. This is the Chicago chapter of the main New York City Fashion 2.0 meetup. We are currently working on get …

This is a group for anyone interested in Mobile Technology. We help promote and connect mobile entrepreneurs, developers, creative designers and deal-makers. Come be part of the action! Mobile Visionary has  hosted several events in the city of Chicago for 150+ people and we would like to meet more folks who are unable to attend events in downtown Chicago. Thank you for your support. Mobile Visionary Facilitators -- One of Many Check back soon... iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry, Windows Mobi …

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 …

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

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.

Technology for Women Meetup Group is designed to inform and educate women about cutting edge technology. The Technology for Women Meetup Group will offer regular in-person (Chicago, IL USA location), hands-on sessions that allow women to connect, engage and share their experiences with technology. Global Focus Technology for Women Meetup Group does not require you live in Chicago, IL USA or even in USA. International Members can attend meetings via live and prerecorded webinars and participat …

Fit Night Out™ is the ultimate evening of fitness, fellowship and FUN, designed especially for women. The evening will feature a myriad of organized fitness classes, ranging from yoga and Zumba®, to belly dancing, ribbon dancing, and pole aerobics. With a paramount focus on physical fitness, classes are designed for women with varying levels of interest in health and fitness – from novice to expert - to encourage exercise in a safe, familiar and fun environment of sisterhood. Fit Night Out™ inco …

VentureSHOT Entrepreneur Collaboration Community brings together extraordinary entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses and enhance their levels of success. This community was launched and is run BY Entrepreneurs...FOR Entrepreneurs. We REALLY know the issues entrepreneurs face in growing their businesses and our vision is to help hundreds of entrepreneurs achieve greater success through collaboration with their peers, mentors and unique, powerful collaboration sessions. Click Here For P …

Un Empresario, Spanish for “an entrepreneur”, is a new initiative to help advance the Latino entrepreneur community in the Greater Chicago Area. Join this Meetup group to network with fellow business owners and to collectively learn from each other in order to overcome adversities presented as a business owner. Events beneficial to startups and establish businesses will be organized and promoted from this Meetup group.

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 …

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work you just can't seem to get ahead financially? Have you ever felt unappreciated or underpaid by your boss or organization you work for? Have you ever felt powerless with your financial future like it seems so hard to make & save alot of money & often when you do it seems to disappear as fast as it came? Have you ever dreamed of having a better life, a life where you work because you choose to NOT because you have to? A life where you make a 6 or …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with just …

This group will meet to learn about the new crowd funding laws passed in the recent JOBS act and help prepare small businesses and entrepreneurs for raising capital through selling equity in their businesses using approved intermediaries. A couple of great articles to learn more about crowd funding, the JOBS act and more can be read here http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/223290 http://www.fridayfirm.com/news/449-alert040612

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 …

This Meetup is for women business owners who want to connect with other women like themselves, and get some pointers for how to run their businesses more effectively.

Welcome to Co-Founders Wanted of Chicago Meetup group! Maybe you are a serial entrepreneur, maybe you are a developer, and maybe corporate life is not for you. Have you been doing searches on CoFoundersLab.com? Tasted a startup, or want to startup your own business? Co-Founders Wanted of Chicago serves as an in-person matchmaking service for co-founders. Did you know VCs prefer co-founders over one-man startups? There are lots of benefits to starting a business with someone who compliments you. …

Athletepreneur's goal is to create network of current and former (collegiate &professional athletes) who will be part of a trusted community of entrepreneurs that creates dynamic energy and value for members geared towards entrepreneurship. We want to bridge the gap between athletics & entrepreneurship by channeling athletes competitive drive and championesque mentality into model entrepreneurs. All former professional and collegiate athletes are welcome to join and in addition we are open to so …

If you're a woman who is seeking your higher self in some capacity - recognition, deeper-more meaningful relationships, more money, better home environment, a healthier body, mental stability, emotional wellness, or spiritual healing - then look no further! This group is all about empowering your whole self. We do this through regular gatherings where industry leaders educate us on how to be truly unstoppable women. It's a safe, fun, and harmonious environment where we can be our authentic selve …

We are a group of first or second generation Business Owners, Executives and Entrepreneurs that meet to discuss topics relating to starting up a business, scaling, selling, and planning for our exit from our business. We meet once a month. Each meeting has a presenter on a topic that Entrepreneurs want to learn more about. Some of our Past Topics include: Selection of a Business Entity, Acquiring Venture Capital, What to know about your Employment Agreements? Top Ten thing to know in being Acqui …

Venture Connects provides entrepreneurs, both seasoned and starting out, with opportunities to investment capital, strategic business partnerships and other essential business services needed to cultivate growth. Venture Connects does this through an online platform and in-person partnerships. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or business looking to help startups, Venture Connects bridges the gap and is the one stop source to assist your business. www.ventureconnects.biz

Women Developers and Programmers! Want to learn how to code? Have a great idea? Don't be shy. Develop it. It can be intimidating for women to learn and ask questions when they are in an extreme minority. While open and welcoming, today's budding developer community is up to 91% male. There isn't a comfortable place where women can learn at their own pace and not be afraid to ask "stupid questions." We decided it was time to provide a place where all questions are OK and everyone can learn in a s …

This is a group for startups, freelancers, developers, entrepreneurs, remote worker, work-from-home professionals (and everyone in between) living on the north side of Chicago, who want to work and network in a coworking environment that will stimulate, inspire and support. If you don't want to schlep downtown to a coworking space and are looking for a community of like-mined, supportive folks in the Wicker Park, Bucktown, Ukranian Village, Lakeview, Logan Square (and elsewhere!), then please jo …

This group is a space for women of different nationalities and walks of life to come together as a unified front for self-empowerment and the good of the community. Color Girls inspire through sharing, influence by doing good and impact by paying it forward. It is our goal to restore the idea of women of substance in modern-day society, build one another up and leave a strong legacy for the generations to come. For more information, please visit - http://shesincolor.wordpress.com