Social Enterprise Alliance (SEA) is a nonprofit association of individuals and organizations building effective, more sustainable nonprofits through earned income strategies. SEA has emerged as the common ground for practitioners, lenders, investors, grant makers, consultants, researchers, and educators who recognize the increasing impact of social enterprise. SEA provides its members with current information, tools, and other resources that address the unique needs of social en …

Are you a business professional? Do you travel on business? Do you love to socialize and network? Then this is the group for you! Business Traveler Social is designed to be THE social network for business travelers. Look to this group for social networking events called "event socials" once per month at Chicago at hotels and venues downtown, near convention centers and airports. Our attendees are business professionals that travel frequently and are looking to socialize and network with thei …

The Creative Social Club (CSC) is the largest multi-disciplinary, eclectic Meetup Group dedicated to the arts in Chicago, organized exclusively to facilitate socializing and the shared enjoyment of life.  Comprised of current and aspiring creative professionals, creatively oriented individuals, and enthusiasts of human creativity, the CSC meets regularly to celebrate diverse expressions of the human experience – encompassing visual arts, literary arts, performance arts, and more – while taking a …

This Group hosts discussions on the changes in Social Media World. We discuss how it has changed the way we Live and do Business.

Best Friends Pet Care has started this group to give our camp parents and their furry kids a safe environment to play and make new friends. We offer dog camp during the week and on Saturdays for the dogs to play without their parents! Our goal with this meetup is to give more dog parents a fun and safe place to meet other social dogs and their families in the area. You do not need to be a member of our camp program to join the meetup.

The primary purpose of the group is to reduce social anxiety. The means to this end is by meeting frequently in a small group facilitated by a trained professional. The facilitator will introduce members to one another and encourage conversation with questions and comments. No pressure will be exerted, but rather periodic invitations to participate. As the group develops, members will be encouraged to take over the facilitators tasks but only if they feel comfortable doing so. If a large number …

Meet with local dancers of all shapes, sizes, spots and stripes to discuss and practice social dance. Chicago has an incredible number of great places to go dance, so let's get together and have a great time dancing. Whether you just want to learn how to dance social dances like Salsa, Swing, Tango or Samba! , or just want to move those hips and gyrate in your own, sexy way, this Meetup is for you. Do you find yourself sometimes stuck at home bored or alone when you would rather be out doing s …

Our group is created to bring together the best minds using social networking sites and social media tools and share what is working today in building their brand and business. Please help to spread the word. NOTE: I will appreciate every business owner, partner, entrepreneur, and all interested in getting started and planning to attend to register here with the group and RSVP to each meetup event, as a courtesy to the hosts. I look forward to getting to know each of you! - Eddie Soto (847) 833- …

Meet fellow Social Networkers near you! Come to a local Social Scene Meetup to make valuable social connections and cultivate relationships with other elbow-rubbers in your area.

Since 1993, DanceMates Members enroll, meet new people, socialize, exercise and enjoy the experience of learning to dance in solo and/or with partner with the best Social Dance Instructors in the City of Chicago and suburbs. We cover Salsa, Belly Dancing, Popular Party Line Dancing, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Hip Hop, Polka, Samba, 2-Step, Swing (East-Coast & Jitterbug styles), American-Style Waltz/Tango/Foxtrot/Rumba, and few Ethnic or Cultural dances. Dance schedule and registrati …

Social Media Club Chicago Social Media Club [SMC] is a worldwide organization, with local chapters, that serves as connecting organization for anyone interested in social media. Membership is free and open to all levels, including beginners. Chicago’s SMC chapter, launched in October 2008, presents events that mix socializing, networking and learning. Barbara Rozgonyi [@wiredprworks], founder and Jeff Willinger [@jwillie], president, lead the Chicago SMC chapter. Event attendees include entrepr …

  As seen in The New York Times, Forbes ("Best of the Web") and Cosmopolitan Magazine ("Top New Ways to Meet"), NetParty Chicago events are held at the hippest venues and "combine business networking with social fun." (Forbes)  In addition to our "classic" NetParty Networking Events which combine both business and social networking, we also sponsor purely social events, purely business events, speed networking, young professionals travel and more. Join our Meetup Group to connect with other Chi …

Are you WAY past the bar scene and looking to make some quality friends your own age while exploring some great venues?! Let's explore the neighborhoods, restaurants, pubs, BYOB's, festivals, theatre, coffee shops, brunches, bands and all that the Northside of the city has to offer! I am a professional living in Lincoln Square and I would like to meet other professionals who are social, friendly and down to earth... like I am! :) Please be a college educated professional in your 30's or 40's...s …

Are you looking to widen your social circle of 35-45 ladies?  We are all about bringing women together and creating friendships.  Whether you’re new in town like me, or because some of your friends are moving away, whatever your relationship status, kids or not, as long as you wanna get together with the gals and have fun, we’re right there with ya.  We're in our prime, celebrate it!  Let’s get out there and have our adventures in the City. Most of our get-togethers will be in Chicago.  We’ll ha …

With the desire to provide more unique, personal rec league experiences that focus on meeting new people as much as the sports themselves, S3 Leagues were first created in Summer '09 and have now seenover 4,100 players. While of course winning is always ohhh so sweet, we definitely have as much fun at our post-game bars as at the games themselves. We're more about simply having a good time than practicing to go pro. So if you're looking for a unique social league, where it's ridiculo …

“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” - Unknown “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost --------------------------------------- Do you love Hiking and Adventures? Welcome to the Chicago Hiking, Outdoors, & Social Meetup Group. We strive for adventures, fun, and friendships. This group is for people who en …