Are you a Single Professional between the ages of 25 - 45, looking to connect with a diverse group of other professionals in your local area? Are you tired of having to commute to the city all the time to have fun, date, or even interact with like minded singles? Well join S.O.C.I.A.L of Chicagoland! Most of our S.O.C.I.A.L. events will have a cultural focus as S.O.C.I.A.L. is committed to developing social and professional networking opportunites for a group of ethnically diverse singles in the …

We are a Gay & Gay Friendly group with one objective DANCE ! Line Dance / two-step / west coast / east coast - we dance it! Novice / Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced - we dance all day!  There seems to be a pattern here : )   Willowbrook Ballroom has C / W dancing every Tuesday. http://www.willowbrookballroom.com/   Cadillac Ranch has C / W dancing & Sunday buffet http://www.cadranch.com/country/index.php   The "Call Bar", @ 1547 W. Bryn Mawr FREE Line Dance / two step lesson in …

Want to PRACTICE the Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian Languages? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in the B/C/M/S Languages and Cultures.   Adults learners of any age with prior basic B/C/M/S languages skills and native speakers are welcome!

Community business Alliance is a 501 (c) 3 membership organization registered in Illinois. CBA fosters growth of local community businesses through power partnering and co marketing with fellow members. CBA encourages and promotes member to member transactions to help keep local revenue in the local community. CBA offers education, collaboration and local charitable work to it's members . CBA intends to strengthen our local communities by encouraging and promoting fellow members business. CBA me …

Join in. Let's connect through our Discussions (to Message Board), see above. Here we discuss the Still, Soft Voice. The group founder is Dr. Clifford Brickman, author of, "The Still Soft Voice. New Frontier of Self. Breaking through to the Inner Core of Consciousness."  (Kempner Books, 2011) The time has come for open discussion of essential human nature, the deepest Self in our heart of hearts, at the Innermost core. Share experience about this Voice whether profound, everyday or transform …

Taught by Bob and Cheryl Moeller, married for 32 years with 6 kids, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and one grandson. www.forkeepsministries.com. A group of Christian Singles together to learn about what the Bible has to say about Christian relationships whether you are single or single again. Singles attend that are unattached or attached (dating, courting, engaged).  Topics may vary but are always from God's Word (The Bible). It usually begins with a dinner at a restaurant where you can g …

With over 1,900 members, the Chicago Health Executive’s Forum (CHEF) is a leading professional organization for Chicago’s healthcare community.  CHEF is the largest chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a professional society with over 35,000 members. CHEF was established in 1976 as a not-for-profit organization to serve the needs of our healthcare community by providing networking opportunities and avenues for continuing education and leadership development.  CHEF merged wit …

Chicago Harmonica Meetup is a relaxed community of men and women who play the harmonica. We welcome harmonica players of all ages and abilities, from the first time novice to the advanced player. All members are treated with respect and encouraged to grow. Much of our focus is on new player development; this is the perfect starting point for the interested beginner. Come on out and get started! There are no dues or fees to join the Chicago Harmonica Meetup community. Membership is free. Our Meet …

This group targets career development and job-hunting skills for scientists, engineers, IT and technical professionals ranging from entry level (e.g. hardware engineers) through supervisors (e.g. Quality Assurance Supervisors) up to and including C-LEVEL (e.g. CTO or Chief Technology Officers). It is run by one of the leading technical recruiters, who has: 1) is a contributor to WGN TV and WGN Radio on jobs, careers and workplace issues 2) been on the front lines of technical recruiting for the …

  Breathe Meditate Live Chicago! Breathe Meditate Live, Chicago offers free 1 hr session to combat stress arising in everyday life.  The session aims at bringing a smile to every face. By emphasizing the power of breath in creating a stable mind, body and spirit; the free session (as part of the meet up) is open to people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and background who wish to inculcate a healthy lifestyle and be more productive. Inspired by the self awareness workshops and service projects …

Software development professionals in downtown Chicago who made Microsoft .NET their tool of choice.  The core purpose of this group is to strengthen the Chicago .NET community through knowledge sharing and networking.  Meetup topics focus on the Microsoft stack, attempting to balance basic concepts with advanced concepts.  Once in a while, we'll branch out into OpenSource technologies.   Note to recruiters and job seekers: there is a Job Board forum in the Discussions tab of this website.

Looking to get maximum value out of your SharePoint application? Want to use SharePoint to build a competitive advantage for your organization? Not getting the usability or user adoption that you desire out of SharePoint? Join this group. This group is focused less on the intricate technical details of SharePoint development and more on the business applications of SharePoint. Each month different people in the group share their ideas and real world experiences using SharePoint. This group is …

Are you a ChicagoLand SharePoint user looking to get maximum value out of your SharePoint application? Perhaps you’re looking to use SharePoint in building a competitive advantage for your organization? Concerned that you’re not getting the usability or user adoption that you desire out of SharePoint? This group is focused on the business application advantages of SharePoint, showcasing users’ ideas and real world experiences. PLUS, the monthly meetups will be held in convenient locations. …

Meet other local Software Developers interested in the Scala programming language. Discuss the advantages of Scala, such as full support for Object-Oriented and Functional Programming, a succinct syntax, and other improvements over Java and C#. Discuss the pros and cons of Scala compared to other languages. Learn how to use Scala in Java and .NET environments.

"The purpose of this meetup is to provide a venue for individuals who walk the esoteric/inner path but also strive for a balance with their more exoteric & worldly nature. I seek others like myself who walk the inner path and have experienced inner transfigurations and can examine these powerful, spiritual experiences from a scientific & psychological lens, who introspect ruthlessly, who are open to exploring the inner realms of self-identity, and who value knowledge and wisdom above all.  I hav …

The Chicago Black Professionals Meetup is a group primarily made up of men and women over the age of 21 here in the Chicago area whom share an interest in ethnic heritages rooted in the African diaspora. We come from broadly diverse educational, professional, and social backgrounds, but we have a common interest: to come together for social networking. We strive to promote social connections between our members, and to promote a healthy and free exchange of information and ideas between the memb …