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.

Welcome to Chicago's Social Media Entrepreneurs! 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 Word of Mouth Marketing Association is the official trade association dedicated to word of mouth and social media marketing. Founded in 2004, WOMMA is the leader in ethical word of mouth marketing practices through its education such as WOMMA Summit, professional development opportunities, and knowledge sharing with top industry marketers. WOMMA’s membership is made up of the most innovative companies committed to progressing the word of mouth marketing industry through advocacy, education, …

Chicago Adverlytics is for digital media and ad analytics professionals. It has a unique educational and networking purpose: provide a peer-oriented forum where digital marketing minded professionals can meet, learn and share from other Chicago-area and visiting analytics leaders. The group will offer members a chance to discuss the latest trends, tactics, and techniques related to the measurement of online media, ecommerce and Internet advertising. CHICAGO ADVERLYTICS HAS A ZERO-TOLERANCE POLIC …

What is Successful Thinkers? Successful Thinkers is a new, dynamic concept for individuals who want to be successful in every aspect of their lives. What makes Successful Thinkers truly unique is that it incorporates the best of technology; Internet, Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Successful Thinkers) and the like with the best of personal, face-to-face interaction. This high-tech, high-touch scenario enables members to fully experience and implement a well-rounded approach to promoting th …

The Chicago Rebel Craft League is a meetup group organized to inspire women who love arts and crafts of all kinds and have different interests and passions to get together to create, share, talk and learn about art... If you'd like to get together to craft, get inspired, and learn from others with a DIY aesthetic, then this group is for you! We will have open studio time where you can just come, hang out, create and have fun, and more specific classes where we will do projects together. Ideall …

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 …

4-days after the 2010 earthquake struck Haiti, Chicagoans of this Meetup started spreading the message that HAITI needs help for a long, long time. One of the inspiration to start this group was an e-mail received 1-day after the earthquake, from Meetup co-founder Scott Helferman. He suggested to think about how to help Haiti by means of using a Meetup. Obviously if you’ve donated your share already, kindly pass this information to someone who likes to further help. Honestly your word-of-mouth p …

Any Chicago Bloggers are welcome. If you have been blogging and need SEO tips, if you want to blog and need encouragement. If you just need to get out and meet some other bloggers in real life. The meetings feature a big group discussion, a "show and critique" time, and then some networking and one on one time. Currently we are meeting at Columbia College Chicago because we have network availability, computers, and it is a central location. Arvan and I are looking for suggestions for other meeti …

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 …

Have you ever wondered how something was made? Or how to take your fantastic solution from idea to prototype? Perhaps you want to develop a solution to a problem but don't know how to get started? Maybe you want to learn how to develop a design package for someone else to make your idea? Do you want to learn to use social media to spread the word about your products or events? Are you interested in learning more about building, making, drawing, creating or using your hands to their upmost potent …

Meet with other Chicago Ad Professionals to network and discuss the advertising climate in Chicago and nationally. Agency people, advertising sales reps, business owners and others interested in the Chicago Advertising World are encouraged to join!

The Northshore Wordpress Group is a fun-loving, community-oriented group dedicated exclusively to WordPress. This group includes both beginners and advanced users. As you may know, Wordpress is perhaps the easiest-to-use CMS ("Content Management System"). The whole point of a CMS (Content Management System) is that virtually anybody -- even a person with absolutely no knowledge of programming or web-design whatsoever -- can virtually immediately start creating his or her own website. Wordpress a …

SEMPO (Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization) was founded in 2002 when the SEM industry was very small. Today, SEMPO is a global, global non-profit organization serving the search engine marketing industry and marketing professionals engaged in it. Learn more at http://www.sempo.org

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This is the most creative group you could ever hope to join. "Let's get together and create in a small group" We will use supplies we have on hand, or found objects to create extraordinary art projects once a month, in my home studio.

B.I.G. is a visionary gateway that offers support, education and networking  for smart women (and let's face it -we're all smart!)  Your first B.I.G. Meeting is FREE.  Once you've enjoyed your first meeting, we hope you find great value in becoming a member along with the rest of our women. Mission -- To create an environment where women empower each other toward their personal and professional goals and dreams. We currently host meetings in nearly 60 local communities throughout the country an …

Our goal for the group is to bring eBay & e-commerce sellers and potential sellers together and to learn from each other. We enjoy hearing about your interests and discovering new ways to research and sell products. We all have something to contribute to help us succeed. Come out and bring your ideas. Let's help each other out! This is not a get-rich scheme we are serious eBay and e-commerce business owners. We all strive to be the best and most successful e-commerce sellers. My wife and I are e …

This group is going to contain educational opportunities about using all aspects of creating sales & marketing processes and tools including online technologies to grow our business.

This is a group of progressive thinking and doing change agents who meet once a month for consciousness expanding discussions (often mind blowing), an always fascinating (and positive) program, and a bountiful breakfast buffet for only $10. We have no official "joining." People show up the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 until 10 and enjoy a meeting like no other. We are business people, professionals, searchers and sharers all. This group has been meeting since the spring of 2010. Your gr …

Welcome to Young Chicago Entrepreneurs! 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

Who We Are The Chicago Female-Focused Film Meetup & Festival is a group of film industry artists who are interested in actively participating in the creation, support, development, and promotion of films and screenplays that offer increased opportunities for women in film, especially in broadening the types of roles, stories, ages, body-types, diversity and the overall presence and number of women in film. Members range in experience from student filmmakers to professionals and include writers …

It's ALL About "Connecting". Each new relationship presents an opportunity for enrichment, growth and significant advancement in life. "Connecting" with the Right People is what defines a GREAT Network and we continually "Attract" the Right People to our group. Our Group here on Meet Up is a GREAT way for you to Expose your Business and Personal Philosophies Join us as we continue to "Connect" with one another and with other entrepreneurs throughout the world.

Welcome to Chicago's Small Business Network! 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

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

Nearparkers Family Workshop is the working title of a community tinkerer/maker/hacker/creator space being planned to be located near Oak Park and Forest Park. The goal is to have equipment and a family friendly space to share, and to feed off of each other’s creative juices. We are looking for people to follow along as progress updates come out and also looking for people to actively drive the creation of this cool space. The space will have members who pay a monthly fee to have 24 hour access, …

Meet other local people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques and more general issues related to Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Gather and share advice and info on better ways to work with search engines.

This is a group for Small Business Owners who are looking for Marketing Tools, Resources, and Knowledge to grow their business.