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Lake Forest Weekly Business Networking Lunch

Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest Weekly Business Networking Lunch
Join us for an AmSpirit Business Networking lunch—a fantastic opportunity to connect with local professionals, share insights, and build valuable relationships. Enjoy a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where entrepreneurs and business leaders exchange referrals, collaborate, and **discover new growth opportunities over lunch**. Come ready to expand your network and boost your business! Our group operates as a **protected category network**, meaning we **allow only one person per specific business category to join**. This ensures that each member has a unique opportunity to represent their field, fostering a collaborative environment without competition within the group. If your business category isn’t already represented, we’ll be excited to welcome you to our group. Your application will be reviewed, and approval will be granted if there is no current member in your category. Thank you for understanding and helping us maintain a balanced, supportive community! You're welcome to **visit our group up to two times** if your business category is open. After that, to continue benefiting from the networking opportunities, you'll need to join as a member. The membership fee is $299, with a quarterly fee of $99. Please note that lunch costs are each attendee's responsibility. We're excited to have you explore our group and look forward to the potential of having you as a member! **Business Categories That Are Currently Filled:** * Residential realtor * Residential mortgage lender * Brewing supplies * Health insurance * Life insurance * Financial advisor * Personal banker * Financial wellness * Business phone and security * Home medical care *
5 members · Private

Network After Work-Chicago Networking Events

Chicago, IL

Network After Work-Chicago Networking Events
12773 members · Public

The Des Plaines Poker Network

Des Plaines, IL

Three Title Bracelets will be on the line Jan. 15 & 16 as players from around the world meet for Chicagolands most prestigious championship poker series. The Quad-States Poker Grand Championships are sanctioned by Chicago Poker News as the Official Championship of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

Both a No-Limit Texas Holdem event and a Mixed Games (No-Limit HOSE) event are scheduled. Title bracelets will be awarded for the champion of each of these tournaments and to the player with the highest overall average finish for both events. All tournaments will be double-elimination style with one optional re-buy and/or add-on available. Chicago Poker News publisher Stew "Chicago Mike" Bishop describes this structure as "truly a championship... double elimination tests a players ability to come back from the felt... the great players have that talent... effectively, to win these titles you will have to 'beat everyone twice'..."

The Quad-States tournaments are among the highest-percentage payout structure, offering over a 90% prizepool payout at full buy-in & rebuy in addition to trophies and the coveted Championship Title Bracelets. "The payout percentage for these tournaments is about as high as it gets", said Bishop, "... gamblers can do the math and recognize the value here..."

Despite the popularity of the Texas Holdem Event, Bishop advises players not to overlook the Mixed Games Championship: "... Texas Holdem gets alot of attention these days, since Chris Moneymaker won the WSOP in 2003...", says Bishop, "... I've been managing poker events almost 20 years now, I can tell you absolutely, without question, the number one way to improve your poker game is to play Mixed Games. It's like an athlete needs to cross train, a poker player needs to play all the games if they want to get to the top... that's one reason Chicago Poker News recognizes this series as the 4-State Championship, because it offers both Texas Holdem AND Mixed Games, and it offers a great payout..."

A special hotel room rate will be available to players at the event. See calendar page for complete details.

Chicago is legendary for the warmth and hospitality of it's citizens and players will appreciate the professionalism and courtesy of Poker Manager Dom Niro and the entire tournament staff at the Majestic Star.

On behalf of a great city and a great venue, the Chicago Poker Meetup Group wishes all players the very best of success at the Quad-States Poker Grand Championships and we'll see you at the final table!

280 members · Private

EQUIPT Chicago - Career, Tech & Networking Skills Bootcamps

Chicago, IL

EQUIPT Chicago - Career, Tech & Networking Skills Bootcamps
[Equipt](http://joinequipt.com/) is your professional development community to network, learn, and collaborate with professionals and recruiters through live online workshops and event. Access new workshops, discord community, recordings, and partner jobs [Register here](https://joinequipt.com/) We help you build an engaging professional network and learn hard and soft skills from tech leaders and recruiters. We do this through live virtual workshops, meetups, and events on topics like resume reviews & interview prep, careers skills & product innovations, leadership, and more. Learn more: [Meet Equipt for Success, a platform helping laid-off technologists find their next role](https://technical.ly/startups/equipt-for-success-tech-layoffs/) **[RESUME DROP FOR OUR PARTNER COMPANIES](https://bit.ly/equiptXsubmit)** Example of previous bootcamps/workshops: **Break Into Tech Bootcamp** * Career Hacking: Successfully Navigating Non-Diverse Industries * Project Management with the Agile Mindset ([Video Trailer](https://vimeo.com/509048567)) * Master the Code: Lessons from a Senior Software Developer * Lean UX Design: From Deciphering the Problem Space to Ideation **Example Facilitators** **[Jide Osanyingbemi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jideosan/)** - A self-taught software developer and serial entrepreneur, Jide was the CTO at Squareknot, an edtech startup that raised over $1m. He also founded Cultivr, a software development company, and platform where he has developed software products across multiple industries and companies such as Nike and Safeway. **[Hubert Dagbo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubertdagbo/)** \- Over ten years of experience working at global financial services companies\, such as Morgan Stanley\, Credit Suisse\, EY\, and Private Equity firm Development Partners International across the USA\, Europe\, and Africa\. He has worked in investment banking\, strategy consulting\, and as an investor\. In addition\, he has helped launch eCommerce businesses across several emerging markets\.
899 members · Public

Business Card to Business

Chicago, IL

Business Card to Business

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 adjunct activities that help members meet their individual professional objectives.

About Business Card to Business MeetUp.

The name Business Card to Business is intended to establish the fact that this is a face-to-face networking opportunity with the purpose of positioning its members to be in contact with one another. Business cards are the traditional symbol of establishing business contact. This MeetUp is organized by Reno Lovison, owner of Reno Lovison Marketing and author of the book “Turn Your Business Card Into Business.” Reno has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years in the Chicago area and is an enthusiastic advocate of face-to-face networking.

Details

What: Business Card to Business MeetUp

Where: Various

When: Last Tuesday of every Month unless otherwise indicated.

Time: 6:00 to 8:00

Scheduled presentations and activities to be scheduled between 6:30 – 7:30.

Fee: FREE.

Premise: All businesses can benefit from face-to-face networking. Most small businesses are local service providers who derive the majority of their clientele from their local geographic area. 

In short, if you’re in the business of providing a particular service and you are located in Chicago, chances are the majority of your clients are also located in and around Chicago. Therefore one of the least expensive and most effective ways to grow your business is through personal face-to-face networking. 

This tactic allows business owners (or their agents) to build a personal relationship with prospects, and others who are in a position to refer prospects, as the need for a particular business solution is identified. 

There are a number of enterprises that have no geographic boundaries and who provide products and services on a national or international basis. These businesses often provide services to local service providers and can also benefit from networking locally and building outward. 

Face-to-face networking is an efficient way to create contacts and build relationships. It allows potential business allies to understand what you have to offer and to get a sense of your business philosophy. 

Most business relationships go beyond the need to simply solve a problem. People are more inclined to award business opportunities to those they like and trust. 

Personal interaction allows you to establish the necessary rapport that makes others comfortable introducing you to their network of business contacts and allies. 

Ultimately excellent networking is achieved when people see you not only as a personal resource but a resource for their network as well. When this happens your business grows exponentially.

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