Young Professionals of Chicago (YPC), a non-profit, all volunteer organization, is dedicated to building a better Chicago. We are made up of motivated, energetic young professionals certain to become the community's future leaders. YPC encourages members to get involved and make a difference by becoming active participants in the professional, civic and social aspects of their city. YPC offers its members a way to link their personal passions with professional ambitions. The group is the one …
The mission of the United Way Young Leaders Society (YLS) is to promote and encourage the spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism among the young professionals of Chicagoland. Members of YLS are committed, compassionate and generous individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact throughout our community around our issue areas of income, education and health. They GIVE, they ADVOCATE, they VOLUNTEER and they share a common desire to LIVE UNITED.
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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 …
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Cars.com would personally like to connect you with other technologists in Chicago. As a fellow IT expert, we know you're always looking at innovation and new ways to increase your skills. The Cars.com Speaker Series is aimed at bringing the tech community together to network and learn new informatin from high profiled industry leaders. This month, we will have marty Abott speaking on agile and innovation in the workplace. Marty is an inventor, entrepreneur, technologist and business lead …
Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, and hiring managers. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, talent management, and building business relationships. I am the Associate Partner with a professional staffing firm in downtown Chicago. The mission of this meetup group is to bring together both recruiters and hiring managers as well as job seekers to network and learn about hiring practices and strategies. Times are tough out there, so our goal is to create a networking and learnin …
… We usually have interactive industry leaders as guest speakers/presenters. Our free get-togethers are held in downtown Chicago, but double check the date/location as sometimes our meetup schedule does change!
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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.
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The ultimate goal of our group is for you and our group members to obtain a strong global presence. We understand the complexities and intricacies of the global marketplace. The more countries, languages, and cultures involved, the more attention will be required in the execution of your strategy. Visionary business leaders understand these barriers and risks involved but also understand the potential rewards that can result, including new revenue streams, sales channels, and partnerships. Al …
… This meetup group is not directly affiliated with any singular school, professional organization, or company. This is not a meet up group that is soliciting complimentary massages. This meet up group is open to graduates of any massage or bodywork program. This open forum platform allows members to gather for the purposes of networking in Chicago. What to expect at this meet up group: - Opportunity to develop a referral base - Demonstrations of current massage trends by leaders in the local ma …
Lucca Leadership North America runs courses in transformational leadership for young people (students, young professionals and social entrepreneurs). We define transformational leadership as an approach to leadership that focuses on the ability to bring about change which uplifts and benefits humanity, through meeting its needs and developing its capabilities. Transformational leaders create sustainable and practical solutions to the needs in the world. They address underlying causes rather than …
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… Many professional women find themselves searching for other like-minded individuals who enjoy the same outings, and festivities...With Mocha Sisters, we have a forum to unite and enjoy the company and energy of the other.....Welcome, we do hope you will grace us with your presence! (Original Organizer) As Mocha Beauties...We are Ageless and know that old saying that "Black Don't Crack". We welcome women of all ages (21++) who love life. Although most of our Sisters are 25-40, all ages are wel …
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… You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold any of the group's leaders, officers, or representatives liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, acquaintances, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your membership of this group is based on an "at will" basis
Not just for sales professionals, were here for leaders, founders, professionals and others who aren't necessarily sales managers but find yourself having to manage the "art". Selling for C's is a forum for instruction and discussion of effective, repeatable practices and measurements to help you grow your business using the award winning Path Sales Operating Environment.
… Our goal is to offer programs and activities that guide members toward achieving heights they want to reach – be they at the hobby level or to help them become professionals. "The Art of Seeing" – We originated and are the FIRST to offer: Monthly Internal Group Library Meetings, Photographer Presentation Sessions, Portrait of An Artist Profiles, Monthly Member Training Presentations, Monthly Newsletter, Master of Photography Videos, Extended Quarterly / Annual Field Trips, Tutored Field Worksho …
… Our Philosophy: Float Your Boat, or "FYB" abbreviation, is a non-professional meet-up group that only provides a way for you to connect with others who enjoy kayaking and associated activities. Think of Float Your Boat as a group of new and old friends getting together for fun and mostly our brand of fun is called kayaking. Float Your Boat is not a professional adventure organization or outfitter operation. Kayaking can be physically and mentally demanding. Kayaking can involve significant r …
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 …
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W.E.B.S are strong, forward thinking, innovative leaders! We are shop and franchise owners, work from home moms, business hopefuls and successful creators. We know who you are because we are small business owners too! The staff and founder of W.E.B.S are all entrepreneurs and realize the trials and pressures that go along with starting a small business, especially for minority women. If you want to make a living doing what you love, have ideas but don’t know where to start, own a new business a …
… The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. Avenues of Service Based on the Object of Rotary, the Avenues of Service are Rotary’s philosophical cornerstone and the foundation on which club activity is based: -Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship and ensuring the effective functioning of the club. -Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others t …
The Agile Project Leadership Network is a national organization dedicated to making people great leaders by focusing on: * Value - increasing return on investment * Customers - reliable results through frequent interaction * Teams - group accountability and shared responsibility * Individuals - the ultimate source of value, creativity, and innovation * Context - improving effectiveness based on the situation * Uncertainty - expecting it and managing for it (These ideas …
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… Natural areas professionals, horticulturalists, and gardeners need a way to compare their climates with the climate where a plant is known to grow well. Climate zone maps are tools created by the USDA that show where various permanent landscape plants can adapt based on the year round conditions in the area. The Chicago region is currently in Zone 5 – but how up to date is this information in light of our changing climate? The Morton...who? The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned leader in …
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