Meet other local people who are interested in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques and more general issues related to Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Gather and share advice and info on better ways to work with search engines.

Welcome to The Chicago Social Media Entrepreneur Group We are the Only Real Entrepreneur Group in the Chicagoland Area. You joined the rest, now work with the BEST! We are not a Networking Group, but a group for Entrepreneurs to Learn, and Create Real Joint Ventures, and Business Cross Promotions We host Only 1 Event Every Month. Register at http://theentrepreneurevolution.com

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 …

Meet other Business Owners! Come to a Business Meetup to network, find new customers, get advice and avoid costly mistakes. Hear how others have overcome hurdles and achieved success. All are welcome! We currently have 2 locations where we hold events; Lombard and Downtown Chicago. The overall goal of this group's monthly meetings are to provide an opportunity to make new contacts, distribute business cards and lead sharing via a networking event. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME; save money by registeri …

Our Wisconsin Business Owners Meetup is a " Lunch and Learn " held on the last Friday of the month from January through October and the 1st Friday in December. $20 fee for "Lunch & Learn" covers all-you-can-eat buffet lunch, many entrees and sides, salad bar, soft beverage and gratuity, as well as our guest speaker and networking. Dessert bar $2 extra. Optional Fish Fry or Wisconsin Burger lunch. FREE TO REGISTER AS A MEMBER HERE.  Fee only for events you register to attend.  No obligations, exc …

Welcome to the Professional Wedding Vendors Association! Our Professional Wedding Vendors Association Networking is dedicated to helping wedding professionals with career development. Our members are provided with tools to grow and promote business relationships, create and develop leads and contacts, and continue on a successful career path. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP As a member, you have the opportunity to connect with other professional wedding vendors locally and nationwide to exchange ideas, …

The primary activity of this group is to build a better world. Click the link below to find out about the template. Wack the profits of the target company, of one store. Wacking a company is a GAME CHANGING template that can be used with ANY ISSUE to create (force) CHANGE. This group is where Regular Guy's n Gals take Action on the solutions in the book: "PackerBackerBob!'s Guide to Global Prosperity" Here's a video explaining how this group, the NatCapClub & Sunrise Spirits, Inc fit together. …

Welcome to Chicagoland Business Development & Networking (CBDN) group! Looking for a group to bounce you next business strategy off of? Developing your business plan and wondering who your market really is? Have a great idea but short on capital for that new venture? Trying to move your career to a new level? Looking for potential clients/vendors/business associates? Interested to meet other entrepreneurs/business executives in your area? If your answer is Yes to any of these questions join us …

Technori Meetup is a group of impassioned entrepreneurs, developers, designers, tech companies, investors and general tech enthusiasts who have a deep love for Chicago and who want to see our emerging tech community flourish. By way of editorial content and an assortment of events throughout the year, Technori is dedicated to fostering relationships and celebrating those who make the Chicago tech scene what it is.  One of the group’s primary events is Technori Pitch; held on the last Tuesday of …

This group will be exclusive to your business service.  We started this group to create a personable and hands on way of learning about appreciation marketing, skills to maintain a business, and recruiting tips. A group that concentrates on business growth through networking and referrals. We are commited to teaching and giving a personable arena to practice networking skills. So, those new to organized networking, new to business, and market for their own business will benefit the most. New fri …

The  Chicago Business Blogging Academy - is where small business owners, local business SEOs, internet marketers, Social Media players, entrepreneurs, start uppers, bloggers and writers gather...online and in person to learn and do things right. Ask your self these questions - How much would you pay for 1. A website evaluation from an SEO, traffic and business blogging expert? Read what people pay me for website evaluations. (The earlier you get in the higher the likelihood of getting an evaluat …

Open to anyone interested in learning how to build a website, start a blog, and build traffic to their website. We also discuss the technical aspects of WordPress, and social networking topics such as Twitter. We meet monthly on the third Saturday of every month.

Networking....... Forming and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships, which brings you new connections with large numbers of people, some of whom will become good customers. Networking....... Puts you in touch with other resources and industry experts, who can help your business. Nothing beats the power of a face-to-face meeting and handshake to build lasting camaraderie and good-fellowship! Are you ready...to meet people who are growing and protecting their businesses, sharing ideas, an …

Come network with people interested in Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC), and Social Media Optimization (SMO). Whether you are looking to network with other professionals in the field, seeking an SEM solution for your business, or just want to learn more about Search Engine Marketing, this is the group for you!

Come and test your ideas, your pitch, your business concept. Change and expand your life a bit at a time. Meet others like you that are exercising free will, becoming free agents, starting their own business and making wealth the way they want. In 2013 at each meetup someone pitches their idea and we ask everyone to critique it. This spawns many ideas. together we pick a specific topic around creative value building to discuss. A facilitator will moderate.

********************** This Meetup Group is for Network Marketers, Internet Marketers, Affiliate Marketers or Home Based Business owners who want to learn more networking skills mostly online  and some offline to help them grow their marketing and home based businesses. We have over 20 years of experience to assist you.  There will be a TON of VALUE provided and we'll actually be teaching classes to help you achieve new levels of success.  Our office has an Internet WIFI connection so bring you …

The online media is drastically changing the fashion industry and the way consumers interact with fashion brands. Meet the people that lead the fashion revolution online - fashion bloggers, new media publishers, entrepreneurs, industry insiders, fashion PR reps, and web savvy trendsetters. You must a professional within the fashion industry and have an online presence to join this group. This is the Chicago chapter of the main New York City Fashion 2.0 meetup. We are currently working on get …

Welcome to Connecters Networking! We are a group of FUN people that incorporate business networking with social networking! Our networking events are not your "run of the mill" sit down and listen to a spiel about someone's business. We put the networkers in a social atmosphere that creates a face to face meeting and everyone gets to know everyone as friends AND networkers! Why not be productive and have fun at the same time! We have a Partner's Page on our main web site that allows you to adver …

I started this group to network with other E-commerce owners and Sr. Marketing Managers who are responsible for growing their businesses. This is not a group for vendors or those selling to our membership. If you are not an online retailer, we don't want you in this group. The plan is to host monthly meetings in or near Elmhurst, IL and discuss topics like Facebook, Twitter, SEO, SEM, Email and all things related to Internet marketing. We had a more informal group of about 8 to 10 business owne …

Affiliate Summit is bringing together affiliate marketers in Chicago, IL monthly to discuss affiliate marketing, network, and learn from speakers on the latest tips and information in the industry.

This meetup group for WordPress users and developers in or around Lake County, IL. We are a group of WordPress lovers - users, developers, and those just curious about what WordPress is. We exist to support one another and learn from each other. We meet monthly covering topics from WordPress basics, to theme modifications, to plugin development.

BuiltInChicago.org is an awesome community of entrepreneurs, engineers, marketers, developers, designers, investors, technologists and academics working hard to create the next big web or mobile business. Our mission is to connect, educate and promote the growing digital community in Chicago. And we want you to JOIN today. This group will be used to help connect members of the community in person. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions: adam@builtinchicago.org

This is a group for local healers creating vibrant health that effects world-wide change through integrative and holistic methods. Acupuncturists, naturopaths, chiropractors, bio-energetic practitioners, massage therapists, body-workers, energy-healers, hypnotherapists, health and nutrition coaches, homeopathics, physicians, dentists, veterinarians and other modalities who practice functional and integrative medicine - we want YOU to join and enhance our community and your practice. This is a gr …

Linked N Chicago (LINC) is a Social Business Community(SBC).  LINC is the largest location-based professional networking group on LinkedIn. LINC picks up where LinkedIn drops off, connecting online efforts with local results. Local marketing is quickly emerging as one of the biggest opportunities in the shifting marketing landscape... -WSJ Market Watch 73% of online search is related to local content. Google Local websites are the most important tactic for ongoing, long-term local marketing succ …

We are a group of first or second generation Business Owners, Executives and Entrepreneurs that meet to discuss topics relating to starting up a business, scaling, selling, and planning for our exit from our business. We meet once a month. Each meeting has a presenter on a topic that Entrepreneurs want to learn more about. Some of our Past Topics include: Selection of a Business Entity, Acquiring Venture Capital, What to know about your Employment Agreements? Top Ten thing to know in being Acqui …

**We are now on meetup to help better communicate with our members! Currently we have over ten members.** *** Our group focuses on getting to know EACH of our members in addition to their businesses, makes it easier to promote all of them*** (OWN) has grown in sharing and networking with local business women in the town Oregon, and surrounding areas in Wisconsin.  It started out as a simple gathering for lunch where the ladies discussed their latest news and adventures.  In 2011,  OWN held its …

OBJECTIVE This group is designed for exclusive group of women that is focused on learning about different areas/professions today women entrepreneurs have been progressing in with full confidence and achieving new highs every day. The group facilitates building, encouraging, motivating and inspiring women to go after their dreams and to pursue whatever passions they may have. We pride ourselves on Faith, Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Structure, Excellence, Loyalty and Teamwork. We call …

This group is for entrepreneurs in the Health & Beauty industry who want to meet others in similar fields to help grow each others' businesses. Our goal is to find referrals for each other and set up strategic partnerships. We are looking for friendly, positive, and highly motivated people. Your business can be well-established or brand new. Either way, the main purpose is to offer referrals to each other, not to *sell* to each other. Here are some of the industries we are looking for (but there …