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.

Meet other local Internet Marketing Professionals to discuss the latest trends, tactics, and techniques for Web 2.0 and Social Media Marketing. The group social networking Web site is at: http://chicago-social-marketing.ning.com/

Meet other local webmasters to exchange experiences in programming, administration, hosting, development, design, or just to meet to chat and learn. This group is open to all developers, designers, marketers and project managers who are local to our meetup area.

… All meetings are free and open to members and non-members alike and are held at: IIT - Rice Campus Room 103 201 East Loop Road Wheaton, IL 60187-8489 For more information about UniForum Chicago or for the latest meeting topic contact info@uniforumchicago.org or visit our website at http://www.uniforumchicago.org We are always looking for presenters! If you or your company would like to give a technical presentation at one of our monthly meetings, please contact Scott Nemec at president@unifor …

The West Suburban Women's Chapter of Leads Club is a group of dynamic businesswomen committed to working together for the purpose of building business relationships that will increase their business success. We currently have members in the following categories:  Pampered Chef, Mortgage Broker, Realtor, Interior Design, Landscaping Design/Maint, Nutritional Products, Financial Planning, Jewelry Sales, Mary Kay Cosmetics, CPA/Accounting, Promotional Products, and Gourmet Coffee Sales, Property/Ca …

… We are actively looking for women in some of the following categories: Financial Planner, Computer Repair, Web Design, Interior Design, Cleaning Service, Printer, Dentist, Massage Therapist, CPA/Tax Accountant, and more!    

… We currently have a focus on web based and downloadable games, however we are constantly looking for more members with new skill sets. If you are interested please join us, you will get a lot out of these meetups!

… Since its formation, the AALR has cultivated numerous successful collaborations, coalitions, and partnerships with organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, sororities and fraternities, businesses, and faith based organizations designed to inform, engage, and empower stakeholders. Examples of Recent Accomplishments In April 2010, the AALR partnered with the City of Naperville and North Central College in hosting the first-ever African American Heritage Festival, a two day event h …

Misty River Music Makers, located in Geneva,IL, is an all-female chorus that sings and performs in a capella 4-part harmony, "barbershop-style". We are inviting women who might be interested in becoming members of our chorus to check us out; we are NOT a typical meetup group. Our music includes upbeat songs, ballads, standards, show tunes, holiday favorites and even jazz. We practice most Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at KDI Design on Kirk Road, Geneva, IL  60134. We love visitors! …

Startup Collaboratory is a group of Entrepreneurs, Business Professionals, and Business Owners who meet to...• Collaborate on starting and growing businesses• Share viewpoints and generate new ideas• Network for help overcoming business challengesAt Startup Collaboratory Meetups, selected members deliver short presentations describing their business, customers, and challenges. After each presentation, a moderated discussion explores new ways of viewing and addressing the member's business challe …

Pagan Unity is run by members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin with the intent of hosting public Wheel of the Year Ritual Celebrations at the church. This is in accordance with our denomination's 7th Principle: "Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part" that is drawn from "Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature." We encourage those who p …