Don't believe all the hype you hear from the talking heads on the T.V. It's not all doom and gloom, there are areas all over the country that are still appreciating. Besides, an educated investor knows how to make money if the market is going up, down, or sideways. It all comes down to being educated. When former Fed. Chairman Alan Greenspan was asked what he thought the difference was between the wealthy and the middle class, his answer was very simple, "The right education!" and he wasn't tal …

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 …

Hi Everyone! Welcome to our group. After attending several events and meeting some wonderful people thru meetup Liz, Sheila and I formed this group in March of 2008. Little did we know that this group would turn out to be the most popular in the western suburbs and with that form many new friendships along the way. Without the initial help & suggestions and input of the original members this group would not be what it is today. Many thanks should go to them and to Liz & Sheila who stayed focus o …

" MBF is an inspirational Moms group that just might change your life!" quote from MBF Mom. "...we walk BY FAITH, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 Welcome to Moms By Faith! We are a group of Moms of all ages, all walks of life, Christian faith, and even Moms who are just interested in learning about the christian faith. The goal of this Mom's group is to uplift, encourage, support and connect with each other and our children in safe, nonjudgmental environment. We have Faith Enrichment Days with …

I love spending time being creative and sharing that creativity with people like you! Through regular gatherings, classes, and workshops, we learn, share and create in a fun, light hearted environment using only Stampin' Up! products. **Card Making **Scrapbooking **Gifts

This group is for stampers, scrapbookers, card makers, and paper crafters who enjoy sharing ideas and swapping projects. Each of our swaps will be "shoe box" style and in person. Get ready for some swappin' fun!

This group is basically formed to promote friendship, companionship and to have FUN. We hope to have all singles ,married couples, dating couples, divorced Indians/desis to come out,  mingle and have a great time.  We plan various activities to tailor towards all ages.  We have members of various ages  - some younger and some not so younger - and of different cultural backgrounds.  Dance parties,  Karaoke ,  dinner outings , outdoor picnics, Bowling are just some of the activites that we do.  Pl …

We are a thriving group of women entrepreneurs who are committed to cultivating authentic relationships while providing ongoing, mutual support and resources for growing our businesses. Meet and join other women entrepreneurs and independent business owners or women considering starting their own business to learn, network and get ideas to grow your business. Our breakfast meeting will stimulate your mind give you a forum to share your business and vision with others. Join this fantastic and …

The West Suburban Women's Chapter of Leads Club is a group of dynamic businesswomen committed to working together for the purpose of building business relationships that will increase their business success. We are looking for dynamic women in some of the following categories: Health Insurance,  Chiropractor, Clothing Sales,  Hair Stylist,  Cleaning Service,  Gift Baskets, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple and more! In order to maximize our networking efforts, we only allow one business per categ …

It's a new year, 2013, so lets raise the vibration of love, live boldly, be extraordinary, share in laughter, with community, all while opening to our deepest nature through creative expression. Wow! This Women’s Circle is about building a community of women that come together to create spiritually inspired works of the hand and heart. With intentions for fun, laughter, silence, stories, music, meditation, healing exercises, creating and gifting, all bringing together an exchange of ideas and …

Welcome! This is a place for women (and especially Moms) who are new to the Naperville area. The hope is that we can connect and share ideas, information, and along the way...become friends. This is a kid-friendly space and our focus is on women sharing the common challenge of being new to an area and proactively seeking to create a new community. Join us as we venture out and enjoy quality time with our families and each other!

We are a group of mostly stay at home moms with kids ranging from just under 4 years old to newborns. We are excited to develop friendships with other families in the area. Activities will include play dates, family get-togethers, mom/dad's night out, etc. We are open to any ideas to help make this group a great fit for you and your little one. We look forward to sharing this incredible journey with you! Just recently, Meetup.com has changed how new applicants are added to our group through an …

*Please note this group will no longer accept new members beginning JUNE 1st.  If you're interested in joining our book club, please fill out a profile now.  Thank you in advance for your interest!* Hi there!  I used to belong to a wonderful, monthly book club, but due to a change in my work schedule, I was no longer able to attend.  I decided to create my own.  We currently meet on Thursdays, alternating between 1pm and 7pm meetups each month.  Days/times we meet may change, but advanced notice …

This group was started to get women together who are interested in meeting new friends. The purpose of the group is to get together for connection and support for each other. One of the main activities is a biweekly breakfast meeting. Women who are looking for friendship, positivity and fun are welcome! We try to add new activities and new restaurants to the list of things to do as suggestions come up. Be sure to have a current picture when you join. There is a $1.00 fee per meetup requiring re …

No More Cubicle is here to provide support to those who are ready to never need a job again. Almost everyone has been taught to give their lives to a company in return for a paycheck. Today, there are too many people unemployed and even more under-employed.  Because of this, many people are questioning the education and direction they received in the past. No More Cubicle is here to help W-2's realize that they have a choice. Most people agree that moving from a W-2 paycheck can be scary, but in …

What could be better than getting together for a glass of wine and some creativity? We will make some one of a kind cards, treat bags, and more while enjoying a Girl's Night Out of creative ideas. We will meet once a month in downtown Downers Grove.

Hey girls! So I started this group for young women like myself who want to meet other girls with similar interests. I designed this group for women who are interested in expanding their social circle and who are interested in not only having fun, but also genuine friendship. To join this group, please be 21-to-35ish and single with no kids. I'm sorry for these restrictions, but I feel that it's a little easier to make new friends that you click with if you're in similar stages of your life. Most …

This meetup group is intended to bring Single Men & Women (Ages 30+) together for fun, no pressure events & adventures! While enjoying exclusive Singles Events such as: Mixers/Cocktail Parties, Wine & Chocolate Tastings, Live Performances, Dance Parties, Charity Fundraisers, Networking Events, Community Outreach Volunteer Work, Lectures, Seminars, Speed Dating, Group Vacation Getaways, Singles Cruises and more, our gatherings offer a mixture of social events and activities that afford great oppo …

Team LUNA Chix brings together women who are interested in learning new sports, staying active and inspiring others to do the same. We encourage and help women with no experience, first time/new triathletes, competitive age-group athletes and everyone in between. Come out and join us in our upcoming events!

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you passionate about learning about how to live happier and healthier? Are you interested in sharing your healthy expertise with other women,? Do you have a business that is oriented towards holistic health and would like a way to network with others? Join us for healthy discussions, outings, and networking in the Chicago area!

Ladies....no matter where you are at in your life it is pretty much a guarantee that you don't spend enough time on yourself! Give yourself that time and make yourself a priority in your life. Join our group and meet other fascinating women from all walks of life. Some of us work full time out of the home, some are able to work from home. Others are stay at home moms and some are empty nesters, single, no children or already have grandchildren. Our goal is to share the many stages of life and ex …

Lets Meet up with a group of Ladies who want to grow in their relationship with Jesus and with other women. We will be reading and discussing the book Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild by Mary A Kassain , based on Proverbs 7 . The book helps us look at the difference between what the World calls us to be and what God calls us to be.. We will meet on the 2nd Thursday of each Month .

If you wanted to have children, but can't, or if you just don’t want children, for whatever reasons, this group is for you. I want to create a social circle of women who I can relate to without the stigma or pity, of being childless. I sometimes feel out of place with my family, friends and work colleagues, because I don’t have children at home. The group is an inclusive one, therefore your race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, belief and age is irrelevant. If you are a woman, single o …

Kurly Gurl Nation is a group of women who embrace their natural kinks, curls and swirls. We are excited to embrace the natural beauty within our hair. For years, we have followed the crowd. Well no longer are we crowd followers but trend setters. Join us as we embrace, encourage and grow on our journey with natural beauty.

Want to try new things, travel to exciting places, & make fun new friends? Join us! We are not a travel company & we don't just talk about trips, we do them! ADVENTURE TRAVEL & SOCIAL CLUB CHICAGO & BEYOND OUR CLUB is for fun men and women, ages 30-100! We welcome singles & couples, of any relationship status, to join us. The more, the merrier! This is a fun group for everybody! OUR EVENTS include daytrips, weekend getaways, daytrips, well planned affordable international trips, & fun social …

We're looking for dynamic, motivated business women that want to increase their business success! Join this group to get exclusive category representation (no competitors), build relationships, and become a resource! We'll provide a structured, positive, supportive environment where you can work together to increase your business with measurable results! Other area chapters developed over $200K in business in 2012 and are on track to go further in 2013! Don't miss your chance, join early and sec …

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 …

We are super excited to start a group that is focused on socializing, having fun and traveling! This group is for anyone that wants to have fun; young, old, married, single, families . . . anyone! We will be planning numerous events in the Western suburbs and beyond! We will go out to dinner, movies, plays, concerts, fairs and festivals, bars, have house parties, game nights, Ladies only events, day trips, weekend trips and big trips and a whole lot more. We have been organizing meetups for the …