We are a social and service organization for young professionals and students dedicated to the principles of Rotary. We offer a wide range of activities, from involvement in the local community with different social projects to fun social events and professional development events. Please also feel free to join our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/51002020342/ and check our our webpage (currently being updated) at http://www.rotaractchicago.org We have done international service …

Having seen many groups of like minded individuals come and go through the years a group of us have gotten together to model a new Chicagoland Power Team after the best of the best. We have done research and found what works best for this type of group. The founders Deb, Tammy, Mike and Chuck are committed to providing a group that will enhance all of our lives. For those that are fans of Tony Robbins and personal growth and development. We are planning monthly get gatherings to network, build s …

We are Chicago's personal fitness source. Run, walk, or exercise with a stress free group on the Chicago lakefront. Sign up for one of our programs. Programs includes 5K, half & full marathon training, fitness bootcamp and bridal bootcamp classes. **All training is done outdoors** Contact: (312) 550-3038 Email: info@roadwarriorathletics.com Web: http://www.roadwarriorathletics.com

We are the Midwest Chapter of an on- and off-line business networking group founded to harness the collaborative power of the Irish wit and gift of gab to make new freinds and business connections. Founded in SoCal by our esteemed President, Mr. John Richards, our parent organization is 3000+ strong in more than 22 countries, more than 500 of whom reside, work and play in the Greater Chicago area. All those of Irish descent are welcome to join us for pints and craic at a local pub, great live mu …

This is group is located in Chicago. It is targeted towards doctoral candidates (or those who are close) with an emphasis on completing the dissertation process. We share ideas regarding methodology, drafting problem statements, establishing the significance (answering the “so what” question) of the study, developing a comprehensive literature review, and creating an effective conceptual framework. This is a focused and pragmatic group, we do not cry into our coffee or soup, our goal is to help …

It's not easy to get a New Yorker to relocate to another US city, but we've done it. We are born-n-raised New York City residents who've arrived to the Chi for a new job or a change of pace and a lot more space. Join us on our search for good thin-crust, good bagels, good music and good scenery. Walk through the concrete jungle or trek outside it in the expanse that is the Midwest. Whether you've been here for two days or two years (or more), we wanna meet and greet and share Chicago with yo …

Have a book that's ready to publish? Want to learn more about how self-publishing works? Have you discovered great tactics for marketing your books, and want to share with other authors who have done the same? Then this group is for you! We do NOT focus on the writing process; rather, the purpose of this group is to connect with other authors who have finished their books and are now hard at work with the self-publishing process.

VentureSHOT Entrepreneur Collaboration Community brings together extraordinary entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses and enhance their levels of success. This community was launched and is run BY Entrepreneurs...FOR Entrepreneurs. We REALLY know the issues entrepreneurs face in growing their businesses and our vision is to help hundreds of entrepreneurs achieve greater success through collaboration with their peers, mentors and unique, powerful collaboration sessions. Click Here For P …

This is a "Working Actors Only" group and more than a networking group. It is for the actors out there who are doing more work than their agent is giving them, and know it's going to take that kind of determination and strength to actually make a career in this business. This group is NOT for the consultant who wants to start acting, nor is it for the waiter who hasn't done a job in the last 9 months. At this time we are also not accepting College Students, unless they are members of the union a …

Windy City Skaters is a group open for anyone who likes to move around on wheels. We welcome anyone on inline skates, skateboard, longboard etc. Chicago has tons of cool places to skate. If you haven't discovered them yet you will with this group. Windy City Skaters is a diverse group of friendly, fun loving people! Some of the things we have done during the past few seasons are: Organized inline street skates (themed city tours) Inline freestyle slalom practice at North Avenue Beach Critical M …

We will try each of these coffee shops 1. BRIDGEPORT COFFEE HOUSE The coffee-roasting operation on the corner of Morgan and 31st Street is a point of pride for Bridgeport and a source of jealousy for almost every other neighborhood. Housed in a prototypically warm-toned, wood-heavy coffeehouse (only without the fleabag couches and drum-circle vibe), Bridgeport Coffee sets itself apart by roasting its own beans and brewing them with levels of respect usually reserved for presidents. The pour-ov …

Inbound Marketing University is where you to go to learn why content is king and the business blog is still king of social media. You also learn from real-world case studies how to do inbound, aka content, marketing from professionals who have 'been there done that' again and again and .... Weekly training is offered up WEBINAR style until we reach critical mass. At which time, professional blogger Bill Belew, MBA marketing professor, published author and international in-demand speaker will com …

Do you practice Emotional Freedom Technique on your own and want to join a tapping circle for even better results? EFT is a simple technique for releasing emotional blocks, stopping cravings and reducing stress. If you don't currently practice it, we can teach you. Let's try it with the focused energies of a group! For details on what EFT is there are several websites, such as Gary Craig's at http://emofree.com/ and EFT Universe at http://www.eftuniverse.com/, but here's the basic idea. While st …

Hi All! Welcome to Witch City Chicago! We evolved into a really great group. We are an active group! We want to create a group where everyone learns, everyone teaches, and everyone is present and involved! We have celebrated together in ritual, created together on our art/craft night and learned together in our study groups!! We have done some wildly successful spells, held some funny beautiful rituals, laughed a lot, and learned a ton from each other. We have  created a little community here, a …

Welcome to the SLBC!  We are 150+ members strong... and we welcome readers of all ages, gender, and  interests.  With that in mind, there are MANY MeetUp options, the idea being that a time, topic, book, location....the timing of the universe.... will work for YOU. Regular Meetups are scheduled twice a month.  Mark your calendars and join us when you can. --1st Wednesday --3rd Monday Also, log-in to MeetUp often to see what is on the Calendar.  If you haven't already done so, go into your MeetUp …

This meetup is for anyone interested in learning WingTsun Kung Fu. WingTsun is a southern Chinese martial arts system. WT is ideal for self defense and practitioners can learn effective techniques in a short amount of time. Training consists of forms, drills and applications including free sparring. WT was created specifically for use against stronger opponents so, although being in great shape helps, it's not a requirement to utilize the techniques. WT is more about qualities than about movemen …

This is a group for anyone interested in creating friendships as well as growing their business. The group will get together twice a month. The set up would be one professional or business owner from one industry. At each event one industry will do a brief presentation on who they are, what they do, and what they need to grow their business. At that point the participants will take about thirty minutes to have an open discussion and brainstorm on how to help that particular individual. After we …

Welcome home fellow Chicago Conservative! The purpose of this group is to organize other like-minded Chicago Conservatives in an effort to help build grass roots support for conservative candidates running for local, state and national office. We will be holding monthly meetings to gather info and network. There's alot of work to be done! Let's roll up our sleves and dig in! ***Show your Chi-town Conservative pride with our official shirt designed by member Teresa!*** http://www.cafepr …

Join Tripology, Edelman PR and US Travel Association in various meetups on Social Media in Travel and other key topics impacting the tourism industry. Network with other travel specialists and other travel leaders from all sectors of the industry. This meetup group will focus on the latest trends in Social Media in travel, focusing on Social Media Strategy. Discussions include topics of setting the right goals, resources and budget to get started properly and effectively. If you think becaus …

This meetup exists for people that want to find a parenting partner. A place for people that are done looking for "the one" in order to fulfill the dream of being a parent. The idea is help people find a partner parent to create and raise a biological child. To find a real 50/50 partner in this endeavor - because raising a child on your own is really really hard. To support each other in building a new reality and new way of going about building family and fulfilling dreams. This is not a dating …

Wouldn’t it be great to live in an attractive, clean and orderly home where everyone got along and the food was good? Guess what? This is possible, probable and could be reasonably priced. It’s a modern update on the boarding house of days gone by. New Community Vision is developing the concept of professional homes, run by professional homemakers, to meet the need for housing that is flexible, affordable, and safe in environments that are emotionally healthy or at least not toxic. These princ …

How many times have you had difficulty making a decision because one part of you wanted one thing, but another part of you wanted something else? “A part of me wants to…another part doesn’t.” Conflicting inner 'parts' of ourselves are one of the main obstacles to inner peace and personal power: • Parts of us who want to do new things are blocked by parts who are afraid to take risks. • Parts of us who want to get things done are stumped by parts who procrastinate. • Parts of us who want to be …

We are explorers of urban Chicago. We check out neighborhoods, restaurants, parks, historical sites and other notable Chicagoland locations. These are places you might not otherwise travel alone. The convenience of group activities lends itself to lots of new opportunities and friendships.  We must be on to something, because people keep coming back.  In case you're wondering about our cover photo, we met the President of the United States during our Kenwood neighborhood walk on Saturday, June 2 …

Join us on our journey to our BEST SELF. NOT just a meetup, this is a MOVEMENT. A movement towards a new generation of "whole black women who are EMPOWERED in every area of their lives. Whole women make SMART decisions and know their value. We refer to ourselves as Diamonds and we are priceless! We bring out the BEST in each other! We plan events that cater to EVERY aspect of your life. We workout together, travel together, save and invest together, pray together, solve problems together. We enc …

Welcome to Chicago WP Meetup Group! I want to personally thank you for becoming a member. You're in on the ground floor of an exciting WordPress Meetup. Your ideas and attendance at upcoming meetings will help Chicago WP Meetup Group become the number one midwestern USA WP community within the global Meetup.com network. Upcoming Meetups: June 2013 Sat, June 29th, 2013 - 11:00 a.m. -  1:00 p.m.  Conversations with Bloggers - 2-5 Minute, On-Camera Interviews with Host Melissa Miller PLEASE RSVP …