Networking groups near Chicago Heights, IL

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Chicago AWS group

Bedford Park, IL

Welcome to the Chicago AWS Web Design and Instructional Technology Meetup! This group is perfect for freelancers, professionals, and students interested in learning more about web design and instructional technology using AWS. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this community is a place for networking, sharing insights, and collaborating on projects. Join us for informative workshops, hands-on tutorials, and lively discussions on the latest trends and best practices in web design and instructional technology. Let's come together to expand our knowledge and skills in this ever-evolving field!

33 members · Public

Chicago Entrepreneur Networkers

Chicago, IL

Do you want to meet authentic business owners, grow your referrals, deepen client relationships workshop your marketing skills and build your business?

We're the best kind of entrepreneurs; real people dedicated to building businesses with authenticity. We learn from each other, grow our networks, build community, give and receive referrals and have fun!!

It doesn't matter if you've been in business for year, or are just starting out. This is a place where your voice is valued. Join our business networking group and enjoy.

- Unique networking events that lead with conversation before business pitches
- Round table mastermind networking to share ideas and challenges
- Lunch and learn workshops where you can contribute your expertise
- Referral networking nights just to spread the word on your ideal clients
- Fun social networking events - wine tasting, nights out, and family events

This group is for you if you are:
- An entrepreneur or small business owner
- A home-based business owner
- A network marketer growing a team
- A work from home parent
- Someone who wants to showcase your venue
- Or even someone considering starting a business who wants to do it right!

Join us at our next event!!

593 members · Public

Chicago Cannabis Networking

Chicago, IL

This is to invite everyone who is interested in meeting others in the green industry. Networking events, Parties, and just an introduction to the industry.

72 members · Public

Asian American Chicago Network

Chicago, IL

**Welcome!** The first thing you will notice different about AACN is that we are a new, fun, and active group. We were founded in the summer of 2011 and average more than 2 events per week. Here are some quick facts about our group \- Approximately 2 events per month\, over 900 events the past 8 yrs\. \- Approximately 6\,500 members in approx\. 9 Years of existence \(Meetup and Facebook memberships\) \- Impressive Active Membership \(i\.e\. many members attending 30 or more events\) \- 45% Females\, 55% Male \- 30% between 21 \- 24 y/o\, 60% between 25 and 40y/o\, 10% \- 40\+ \- 75% of members reside in city limits\, 25% in suburbs \- Majority Professions: Doctors\, Laywers\, Business / Finance / Accounting\, Engineers\, Real Estate\, IT Consultants\, Healthcare \(Pharmacy/Nursing\)\, Marketing / Advertising\, and grad students \(MBA\, Law\, and Med School students\) **WHO WE ARE:** The Asian American Chicago Network is focused on connecting Asian-Americans to new friends, resources (both professional and social), and connecting you to the city of Chicago! Are you new to Chicago? Have you lived here your entire life? Do you want to meet others in a fun / friendly environment? We have activities that range from professional networking, outdoor/sports, picnics, potlucks, brunch clubs, dinners, socials, and nightlife to just name a few! Our group targets those that are new professionals and working professionals. All members need to upload a profile picture of themselves when joining.

3583 members · Private

Network Her Way Meetup Group - Chicagoland

Tinley Park, IL

Welcome to the Network HER Way meetup group! Please read the below... **Purpose?** To create events for Women Entrepreneurs to network with each other, so we can meet potential clients & referral partners, while peer-mentoring each other and sharing best promotion practices:) **Who should join?** Women Entrepreneurs who have AWESOME products/services and want more of the world to know about them, while cheering on other Women Entrepreneurs too! **What are events like?** Empowering. Fun. Live, virtual events. We'll be doing multiple rounds of networking {HER Way} - authentically, creatively, and collaboratively. We'll be leveraging fun, proven, biz-accelerating prompts - which have gotten Women Entrepreneurs biz over the past decade - to have meaningful conversations, increase our Compelling Factor, and build win-win biz relationships. **How does networking outside of events work?** Schedule quick 15 min, virtual *"WE Chats"* with other members of our Network HER Way group. Use the technology of choice (zoom, facetime, etc). Ask each other 1 thing personal, 1 thing biz, and how you can support each other.

309 members · Public

The Double-Up Network. Ending Personal Stagnation Forever!

Tinley Park, IL

**We’re on a mission at the end of 2022 and beyond to say goodbye to making and not keeping new year’s resolutions!** How often have you made 1 to 3 very important and meaningful new year resolutions and less than 2 months one or all your new year’s resolutions are just an afterthought? When you join this group, I can guarantee with certainty that within a short period of time, you’ll “say goodbye to stagnation and welcome limitless growth in every area of your life! **Yes, we can do this together!** We’ll leverage the power of social influence, shared life stories, remote meetings discussions, and face-to-face interactions to promote positive lifestyles, improved health and wellness, accelerated professional planning, and personal growth. We seek to build on likeminded thinking and collaboration to address common family needs, concerns, and nagging community issues such as overcoming health disparities. **But we’re not all about work and no play!** We’ll will host routine fun challenge events to help us laugh, stay physically fit, remain well rounded, and mitigate common and unique life-stressors. Rest assured, we will focus on numerous topics that resonates with our generation X and Z valued members. Currently, we’re seeking new members, supporters, and 1 or 2 Meetup members to serve as a co-organizer/leadership. **So please, please consider joining at your earliest convenience and before the 2023 new year!** **Thank you in advance for your support.**

1 members · Private

South Suburban Social Club

Homewood, IL

This group is for networking and building friendships with like minded professionals via social gatherings and events. This group is best suited for individuals 30+. Events will include happy hour, brunch, concerts, sporting events, travel, and other fun activities. If you're looking for a good time, new friends, and networking opportunities, join this group.

285 members · Public

Calumet River Creative Writing Group

Lansing, IL

The Calumet River Creative Writing Group's mission is to stimulate and encourage local authors to hone their writing abilities, harness their writing skills, share information that will help achieve our goals of becoming professionally published authors and to provide a network and camaraderie for those with a passion for writing and authorship.

21 members · Public

Oak Forest Business Afterhours

Oak Forest, IL

After hours of business networking, Hosted in our community room. Have a little food, shake a lot of hands. Must be at least 21 and have business cards.

78 members · Public

Nwi Real Estate Investors Community REIC

Highland, IN

We are a local RE investment community that learns and earns together! Join today and attend a free monthly event! We host 4 monthly meet-ups. Meet and Greet Networking In person and on location Property Tour Cash Flow Game Night In depth RE investing meetings

25 members · Public

NW Indiana REI Meetup

Hammond, IN

Monthly meetup for real estate investors to network and help each other. Build relationships with other like minded investors investing in the area. Agenda: 1) What are you working on in the next 30 days? 2) Monthly Wins 3) Needs & wants (ie: need a plumber or lender recommendations) 4) Deal announcements.

84 members · Public

New Faith Toastmasters Club - Matteson

Matteson, IL

Whether your goal is to overcome a fear of public speaking, take your presentation skills from good to great, or strengthen your leadership skills through leadership programs and networking, Toastmasters is the place to be. Our members are warm, welcoming, and willing to assist you with achieving your communication and leadership goals. Stop in and visit a New Faith Toastmasters Club meeting for free to see what Toastmasters can do for you.

331 members · Public

South Suburban Small Business Group

Oak Forest, IL

If you’re an entrepreneur, you’re probably used to going at it alone. You live and breathe your small business: you’re responsible for every big success, and you decide how to try to overcome each obstacle you face.

That doesn’t mean other people can’t help you, though. We are an invaluable resource for small business owners—and if you don’t belong to any, then you could very well be missing out on the resources, experience, advice, knowledge, and skills that entrepreneurs regularly share.

Whether you have a specific business problem you need to solve or simply want to expand your network, joining us.

173 members · Public

Real Estate Meetup

Tinley Park, IL

**Calling all real estate investors!** Join us for a dynamic meetup designed for landlords seeking valuable connections and insights. Network with like-minded professionals, share strategies, and explore new opportunities with free food and drinks. Join [CSHPA.org](https://www.landlordinghelp.com/join-schpa) **_______________________________** **Limited space - please register on [our Event Brite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-estate-investors-meetup-tickets-923730261077?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **_______________________________** **July 27th, 2024** **12pm-4pm** **7030 Centennial Drive Tinley Park IL 60477** **_______________________________** **Sponsored by:** * [Fairview Realty Group](https://www.fairviewrealtygroup.com/) * [Chicago Southland Housing Providers (CSHPA)](https://www.cshpa.org/)

183 members · Public

Let’s make Art in Tinley Fluid Art Glass Art Resin Art

Tinley Park, IL

Let’s Make Art in Tinley! Fluid art, glass art, resin art… and so much more! This Meetup group is all about embracing your creativity through hands-on DIY projects in a safe comfortable environment. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, everyone is welcome to come together to learn, create, and connect. BYOB! All creative sessions are guided step by step! We can work with artists ages 4-104! This group however is for anyone 21+ interested in unleashing their creativity and building a community of like-minded individuals. Let’s make art, make friends, network and make memories in Tinley Park!

74 members · Public

Small Business Vendor show networking group

Orland Park, IL

This group is for businesses who's looking for marketplace opportunities. Fashion, Crafts, Food, Fun, all business industries welcome. If you want to connect with like minded businesses this is the group for you. Locations will be provided, so you don't have to worry about hosting your next event. Events open to the public, so you have more networking exposure.

205 members · Public

Fabulous Over 50 Women Connect

Schererville, IN

This group is for Women Over 50 to connect and support one another as we step into the next chapter of our lives... the BEST CHAPTER! We will be having featured speakers each month focusing on enhancing our lives though topics like wellness, inspiration, business building tips and more.
Join us for our WINE-DOWN happy hours... starting at 4 pm with networking, cocktails, snacks, and shopping. Followed by our featured speaker. Stay after for a relaxed dinner with new friends if you chose, or head home early. The Fabulous Over 50 Women Connect meetings end at 6:30 pm.
Men have happy hours... why can't we have FABULOUS HOURS... where Fabulous Women Connect! Join us at one of our Chicagoland or NW Indiana locations.

427 members · Public

Social Singles in Chicago and Suburbs

Chicago, IL

Our purpose would be to come together, meet and greet, and help motivate each other, push each other, put our minds in one fold to succeed at tackling our goals. open minded people, spiritual, friendly, intelligent, funny ,positive minds,. As far as our events that i will host: Movie night, meet for games/arcade, outdoor activities, concerts,sports, dancing, classes, rafting, kayaking, canoeing, sporting events, hiking, networking, camping, travel, weekend getaways, day trips, fun events with fun people and make friends.

558 members · Public

Forest and Nature Medicine USA

Glenwood, IL

# Forest and Nature Medicine USA The first and only network of USA licensed medical providers of Japanese Shinrin Yoku, Forest Medicine and East Asian Nature Medicine. We are Board Certified Forest and Nature Medicine Physicians, Clinicians, Researchers and Licensed Forest Therapists. "Dedicated to the protection of natural healing resources and the advancement of Forest Medicine in North America." All FNMU clinicians are INFOM certified. INFOM (International Society of Nature and Forest Medicine) has been a strong supporter of the progress and development of research involving nature and forest medicine, a field which has advanced in recent years with the development of medical equipment related to natural and life sciences. INFOM works for the advancement of nature medicine as well as contributing to health, welfare, and integrated medical care. In addition, INFOM is a society that aims to generate global influence through international cooperation. (Note) INFOM currently maintains ownership of nature and forest medicine scientific data both involving human stress reduction and the accompanying increased activation of human natural killer (NK) cells related to natural forest environments. Nature and Forest Medicineに関する研究をさらに進めるとともに、自然界全域の医学研究水準も向上させ、保健や統合医療に役立てる。また、上記を国際的に共有し、世界的に反映させることを目的とする学会である。注）現在当学会は、森林環境が持つヒトのストレス低減効果及び、それに伴うNK細胞の増加・活性化等、Nature and Forest Medicineに関する科学的データを保有している。 https://www.eventbrite.com/o/infom-na-56829701613

45 members · Public

Chicago South Side Socializers

Chicago, IL

This group is for women of a certain age (50+) who find that family and work are great and a bigger social network is even better. This group is for women who want to socialize, dine out, shop, get together for outings, travel, and visit one another. We all know that maintaining social relationships is important to a healthy lifestyle. Joining this group and participating actively will help us maintain this in a positive way.

123 members · Private

Manifest Daily

Chicago, IL

Manifest Daily is a support network to help people discover and cultivate their ability to call into reality "Health, Wealth, Love and self-Expression", Florence Scovel Shinn. Our activities will include discussions as well as other events and activities that gives us the opportunity to feel supported and learn from one another so we can change our lives and ultimately the world for the better. This Meetup group is for everyone that wishes to learn how to experience more of their heart's desire.

31 members · Public