This is a "Working Actors Only" group and more than a networking group. It is for the actors out there who are doing more work than their agent is giving them, and know it's going to take that kind of determination and strength to actually make a career in this business. This group is NOT for the consultant who wants to start acting, nor is it for the waiter who hasn't done a job in the last 9 months. At this time we are also not accepting College Students, unless they are members of the union a …

Get an insider's view on what it takes to develop a successful career from local Chicago experts. Each meeting will focus on a specific career and detail the job responsibilities, capabilities, intrinsic value and work environment of the expert's career focus. The meetings are offered as part of AltaStaff's CareerFocus program, a training program offered by this local, woman-owned boutique staffing agency to educate its associates on career and capability development.

If you are a representative/consultant of a home based direct sales/party plan business (i.e. Mary Kay, Tupperware, etc.) in the Chicago area and would like to network with other vendors then the Chicago Vendors Network is the place for you. The goals of Chicago Vendors Network is to 1) connect with vendors of various companies for sharing ideas & 2) Share and hold events in the Chicago area in order to showcase our companies and expand our businesses by reaching new customers and potential recr …

Bienvenidos! Welcome to the Chicago Hispanic Professionals Meetup Group! Are you looking to network with other professional Latinos within the city? Chicago HPMG is looking for members that are interested in networking through fun, unique, social events that'll help unite the Hispanic community. Meet other local Hispanic Professionals from diverse career fields and enrich your life socially, culturally all while making new friends with similar interests.  This group is bilingual but it is not …

The purpose of this MeetUp is to encourage business interaction among members and to improve networking skills through idea sharing and social interaction. The goal is to build a network of energetic business members who participate actively on a regular basis and who have a genuine interest in helping one another explore business ideas, solve problems and expand networking opportunities for the purpose of professional growth. Strategy is to have fun, meaningful, scheduled, monthly meetings and …

Whether you’re looking for a position, just starting out, or already on a career track, Young Professionals of Chicago can give you the tools to create and enhance a valuable network while providing informative and fun events to attend! Learn: Young Professionals of Chicago offers a full roster of educational and useful events to answer questions relevant to your life now. Our monthly members only Read Between the Wines events pair a professional book club with a fun atmosphere. Looking to be a …

Network After Work - Networking Events for Professionals is a national business and social networking event company that launched in June 2009. We currently host events in 19 cities across the country. Events are created for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities, events range in size from 150-600 professionals and take place in each city's top nightlife destinations. Events draw a diverse mix of professionals from all industries and career levels a …

The Career Advancement Network Meetup group is a business-network and career-enhancement group dedicated to helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and job seekers in enhancing the skills they need to gain more business and make a prosperous living. The Career Advancement Network Meetup group will provide members with educational and informative programs, events, seminars, and workshops that will develop skills, enhance talents, spark interest, and elevate lives.

We believe in the whole writing process, not just the finished product. We see writing as a tool for emotional well-being, self-discovery, self-expression and inspiration. We focus on how writing can be used for emotional well-being and how to launch a successful career as a writer. Whether you love to journal or want to take your writing to the next level, this writing circle is for you. Begin your writing journey today and join now.

Group for active traders in Chicago. Meetup to discuss trading systems and strategies. Day traders, swing traders and long term investors welcome. Also covers multiple markets: stocks, futures, options and forex.

My vision for this group is to bring everyone together from photographers to models, and makeup artists to fashion designers- working together and helping one another build portfolios, expand your network, help those with less experience, and schmooze with others in the industry. I want to welcome everyone from professionals to those who are just trying to get their foot in the door by organizing themed photography events and workshops in the Chicago Metro area. If you are a photographer, model, …

We are a group of Students, Alumni and prospective students enrolled in, graduated from and/or is intersted in the Institute of Integrated Nutrition. This is a great way to Network with each other and get together to explore ways that we can help each other succeed in powerfully helping others heal and live their best lives! What is IIN? Teaching the Future of Nutrition Are you ready to transform your mind, body and career with a world-class education that supports you on every level?If it …

Women Destined For Success is perfect for women who are ready for a career shift, who are re-entering the workforce or who are contemplating a life change. Does this sound like you? If ... * You are at a career or life change crossroad, but don't know how to start making these changes * You know that you need to make a change, but don't know where to start * You are re-entering the workforce * You are determined to find work suited to your life's purpose And ... * You are ready to actively explo …

Human Design is a system which has reveled substantial truths to me since I began studying it not long ago. The premise of the system is that we are all endowed with a very unique and individual design; this design when we are tuned in provides the necessary guidance we need in this life. Our design determines our attractions, frustrations brought on by resistance and conditioning, our specific trajectory thru life and how we engage others is determined by how our Aura functions. There are funct …

Are you trying to practice your Spanish in a fun way? I am a Spanish teacher and I encourage my students to go to events to emerge in the Latin culture. My vision is to organize events so that people meet new people, practicing Spanish and having fun in the mean time. I am from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I still remember my adolescence, when I used to sneak from my English classes to hang out with my friends and failed all the exams. Actually, I hated English because it was something imposed by my …

Do you want to go flying? Let's go flying is a meetup group specifically if you want to go flying around in a small plane! Yes, it's expensive, and that's the purpose of this meetup to split up the costs of the plane pro rata to make it much more affordable than going flying by yourself! I am also a flight instructor. Renting a plane is just like renting a car (depending on the plane typically anywhere from $100-$170 per hour), it's great and a lot of fun! Then, depending on how many people are …

To bring together Chicago's top IT minds to network and socialize in a fun laid back environment where you can have drink with like-minded people to share thoughts, experiences, challenges, and accomplishments. This will also be an opportunity to take advantage of opportunities in career advancement and growth.

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 …

The Chicago Java User’s Group is here to help the Java Professional. We want to make Chicago the ‘best’ place to be a Java developer, by offering a support network that allows each individual Java developer to grow! Its only purpose it to serve its community by focusing in three areas: - Learning about the Java Craft - Making a Difference in the Java Community - Growing as a Java Professional AND please, this is for those who program Java, NOT for recruiters, NOR staffers, NOR head hunters, car …

This is a group for anyone who is a Technology Professional and interested in learning how to stay relevant and wants to learn more about hiring and career trends for technologists in the Chicagoland area. We will profile tech companies/startups, the most marketable tech skills, tech interview techniques and more.

Network and Social - Whether you are looking to enhance your career, or simply looking to have a good time with friends, we can make it happen! Launched in 2012, Network and Social hosts events focused on helping professionals connect throughout Chicago. We specialize in network events and sports leagues that draw a broad range of professionals from all industries and career backgrounds. Our unique networking technology tools offer you a different way to meet or compete with young professionals …

This group is designed for people who work on projects outside of their career or job and have to choose between socializing and working on those personal projects. Whether they be creative, technical, short or long term, this group provides an audience to give you feedback and encouragement. Members will introduce their projects and pledge progress in small increments. Knowing that an audience is waiting at a specific time in a specific place to see that progress will hopefully help us stay on …

This group is for people who really want to learn to love money. Earning it. Spending it. Sharing it. Saving it. It is for people who really want to unlimit their belief system around money. Money is the window to your soul, and you are ready to peek through. This group is about getting to know you, with money as one of our greatest teachers. Through sharing. Through journaling. Through learning. I started this journey of learning to love money because I wanted to make money in a job I loved. I …

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 …

Every woman is awesome! We're awesome in that 1950's housewife or girlfriend type of way. *Single women are also welcome to join! Who We Are: We’re smart, sexy, modern day 1950’s housewives & girlfriends! We respect our partners as the head-of-the house & support their decisions. Whether we are career women, housewives, or stay-at-home moms, we're all happy to wear an apron and live the idealistic, 1950's lifestyle of "Yes, Dear" and good housekeeping. What We Do: Our goal is to build close f …

PESO Toastmasters club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7pm- 8:30pm at the Chicago Southeast Asia Center - 5120 N. Broadway St. Chicago, IL 60640. Anyone 18+ is welcome to join. Feel free to stop in as a guest and get more information. PESO Toastmasters public speaking club is affiliated with Toastmasters International, a world leader in communication and leadership development (www.toastmasters.org). PESO Toastmasters club gathers a group of professionals from all walks of li …

I sign my journal entries and reconciliations with the sign of the cross. A statement and oath to our Almighty God. Please audit my books because I cannot be rebuked. My debits and credits all speak the truth! Justin Goss, CPA

Get INSPIRED!!! Join the BABC Chicago (a non-profit, business-forward, international organization) at our monthly event, The Speaker's Series. Each event features a fascinating speaker from all corners of the business world. You are bound to be inspired and motivated by their stories. A personal Q & A session allows you to pick the minds of some of today’s great business leaders! We have been graced by the presence of great minds such as, Laurence Geller of Strategic Hotels, Martin Radvan, Presi …