Meet local small business professionals from Oak Park and the surrounding suburbs that work within small business - strategizing, networking, marketing, managing and growing their business creations into something special. Meet others that are have the same desires, goals and dreams in a supportive and collaborative group. We give beginners ideas and hear advice from accomplished veterans. This group focuses on meetings and events that are high-quality and offer a ton of value in helping you gro …

Center for Women Business Owners is based on the philosophy to use practical, realistic methods used by successful business owners. It was founded to provide women entrepreneurs with proper Motivation blended with sound realistic and practical business Education and the opportunity for Connections with the right people. Connecting the dots . . . to business prosperity. Founded by Darlene Ziebell, the Center is a membership based organization where you the woman entrepreneur can join forces and l …

This group is for motivated small business owners in various industries who are goal oriented and have big plans for their businesses. The purpose of this club is to combine great business leaders and thinkers in an effort to help all members achieve their desired level of success. I am a firm believer that the best and most efficient way to grow a business is through personal introductions and referrals.  It is with this mindset, that I am always looking for ways to promote my business partners …

New group! Are you starting a small business in Chicago? Working hard on your own? With a business partner? Getting into the grind of finding clients and building your business relationships? Come relax, chill, and hang-out over dinner. The purpose of this group is to make room for you while you make room for your business in the world.  If you're maxed out from your cold calls and want nothing more than to have your dinner served up to you without lifting a finger - come!  If you've just snagge …

The Congregational Church of Batavia Small Business Networking Group is a well-established gathering of small business owners and those interested in this community.  We are affiliated with the Congregational Church of Batavia, and welcome all participants regardless of religious belief.  While new to meetup, we have approximately 25 to 30 attendees at each meeting. For more information or to join our email list, please visit our website, www.ccobnetwork.com.

Are you new to networking or new in town and looking to get connected with other small business owners? This group is for local small business owners who are: => NEW to networking, and want to figure out how to use networking to build your business, connect with potential strategic partners, and expand your contacts base. => NEW in town, and want to make connections with other local business owners in a safe, low-key environment. = > NEW in business, and want to learn how to get connected to the …

This networking group is for entrepreneurs, small business owners, or anyone who is looking to start his or her own business or grow their current business. I request that you seriously consider what your Motivator is? More time, More money, Stronger relationships? What is your cost of a new customer? Are you ready and prepared to increase your customer traffic? Are you using “All” the tools possible to generate new referrals and residual sales? "If you're not marketing your business, your compe …

Introducing.... A unique opportunity to grow your business through Shopping & Networking. Business Owners, These are tough economic times for everyone, but we can weather the storm if we work together. In the end, our friends and customers buy from those they know, like and trust. You are invited to participated in a creative and low-cost way of making new business friends and gaining face-to-face exposure with potential new customers. Shopping & Networking Here how it works: We all have custome …

THIS GROUP IS CLOSING: If you are an entrepreneur, small business owner or sales professional, please check out our sister groups: Chicago Business Development Forum http://www.meetup.com/ChicagoBusinessDevelopmentForum  and Oak Park Area Small Biz & Entrepreneurs http://www.meetup.com/OakParkSmallBiz Both are outstanding networking groups with a shared mission to help you succeed with your small business by providing networking events, teleclasses, workshops, and small group discussions to shar …

  Engage with other women entrepreneurs in the Chicago Area! Created by Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence to bring together established women business owners, M3 Meetups support post-startup entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to the next level. Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence is the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources, business education and community support for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow micro businesses to million dollar enterprises. Co …

Do you want to start your own business but don’t know where to begin or are afraid to take the first step? Do you have a business but want to grow your company and opportunities by networking and being around like-minded professionals? This meetup group is called Small Business Outlet because we will provide you with the "know how" to effectively start, run your small business, and network with other great minds like yours. There are many meetup groups geared towards empowerment …

Meet with people who are starting, or would like to start, entrepreneurial ventures online. Bringing together small eBusiness owners from all over Chicagoland. Network with other local Chicago e-commerce, e-businesses or online business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals. Share industry insights and valuable experiences. Form partnerships with other web businesses. Come learn, share, and collaborate to make a living online! We'll cover topics such as: • How to start • eCommerce • SEO - …

Our Arlington Hts Chapter of the Dynamic Professional Women's Network(DPWN: www.dpwomen.com) currently has 10 Dynamic members(over 400 in the organization).  We are have openings for a few more Women Business Owners & Entrepreneurs.  Our women's networking group concentrates on assisting each other with Business Growth thru inside and outside referrals, Personal Development, Training, Friendship, and Support.  Please join us for lunch to find out if our group is the right fit for you.

In Chicago, there are millions of Business Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners ready to network and engage in business with others. A business network like this has been anticipated for some time now and we are now in existance... welcome to the Chicago NEW RICH Professional Networking Club. Mission: To empower Professionals & Entrepreneurs through networking, social and business connections. Who are we?: A networking group of upscale business professionals, entrepreneurs an …

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.

This group is for professional  business owners networking in Hinsdale and of the Chicago suburbs.  We meet monthly for lunch to get to know one another and build relationships.   Simply bring a brown-bag lunch and join us for a wonderful, empowering time together! We meet at a great convenient location close to all major expressways, route 83 and Ogden Ave in a very comfortable atmosphere! Membership is exclusive, and we only allow one business owner for each business type at our meetings. You …