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This page lists events in the Chicagoland area that might be of interest to small businesses, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and IT Professionals. This page because it is updated on a daily basis so you need to bookmark it to keep up with all of the events.

Please contact The Tektite Group to request the posting of your event. Appropriate events for this page are: business networking events, events related to IT, seminars, IT related conferences, events for entrepreneurs, etc. In other words, events which business professionals and small to mid-sized


==<span style="color: #8c2518; font-size: 140%;">**Featured Events**</span>==
==Every Friday: Networking in Maui==
* **What**: A informal gathering of people who want to co-work, share ideas, help each other, and end the week by enjoying Hawaiian coffee or all natural smoothies with a touch of the island. Bring your laptop because they have Free and non-hassel free wifi. Open to entrepreneurs, small businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits, people in transition,... basically...open to all.
* **Where**: [[@http://www.konatreats.com|Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies]], 850 W Jackson, Chicago, IL
* **Time**: 2pm to close
* **Fee**: Free - buy your own food, coffee, & smoothies
* **Find Out More**: Just show up and check it out


==<span style="color: #8c2518; font-size: 140%;">**Listed Events**</span>==
==Mar 16, 2010==
===Build Brand, Relationships & Business - Networking Luncheon===
* **What**: Your Host: Frederick Dudek Open Networking - Bring your business cards! Open networking will give you the opportunity to meet new local entrepreneurs, small business owners and various professionals every time!
* **Where**: Rocco's Cafe and Pizzaria, 1925 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL
* **Time**: 11:30am – 1:00pm
* **Fee**: $10.00 includes Pizza and Non-Alcoholic beverages!
* **Find Out More**: [[@http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=b2IwczJiZm00OTI5MGRiczQzcW83cHVnZDRfMjAxMDAxMTlUMTczMDAwWiBndGh0bzh0Y2YybmphMWh0Z21laGM1MW1xa0Bn&ctz=America/Chicago|Details]]

==Mar 18, 2010==
===Website Design & Creation===
* **What**: At this full day hands-on workshop, you learn the basics of designing a website. We will show you how to use blog or wiki websites to create your own personal, professional or company website. By the end of the day, you will have a working website.
* **Where**: Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies, 850 W Jackson, Chicago, IL
* **Time**: 8:00am to 4:30pm
* **Fee**: $150 (special deals for companies, people in transition)
* **Find Out More**: [[@http://websiteworkshop.eventbrite.com/|Online Registration]]

==Mar 19, 2010==
===Tech 101 Workshop Series - Integrating Social Media into Your Blog or Wiki===
* **What**: At this workshop, you will integrate social media into your blog or wiki by adding links to your social media accounts and from your social media accounts to your blog/wiki. We will also add widgets which will allow people to tweet from your blog/wiki.
* **Where**: Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies, 850 W Jackson, Chicago, IL
* **Time**: 9:00am to 11:00am
* **Fee**: $40 (special deals for companies, people in transition)
* **Find Out More**: [[@http://feb10tech101series.eventbrite.com/|Online Registration]]

==Mar 23, 2010==
===BNC 'After Hours' Networking===
* **What**: This is the monthly Business Network Chicago networking event. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a presentation on networking, speed networking and/or unstructured networking.
* **Where**: Texas de Brazil, 51 E Ohio, Chicago, IL
* **Time**: 6:00pm to 8:30pm
* **Fee**: $15 Pre-registration, $25 at the door
* **Find Out More**: TBD

==Mar 24, 2010==
===Follow up for Maximum Benefits and Referrals===
* **What**: Fifth of a 5 part series. Learn a systematic approach to stay in touch with people you meet via networking, your clients, and people to whom you have made promises.
* **Where**: Transwestern, 200 W. Madison, 11th Floor Conference Room, Chicago, IL
* **Time**: 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
* **Fee**: $83
* **Find Out More**: [[@http://www.greaterchicagonetworking.com/workshops|Greater Chicago Networking Workshop Series]]

==Apr 14, 2010==
===PWCC - April Networking Luncheon===
* **What**: Monthly meeting of PWCC. This month's event will feature a “progressive luncheon” format, which allows attendees to switch tables at each course. This luncheon is sure to be a sell-out so reserve your spot now! Because of the logistics of this event, we cannot accept walk-in registrations.
* **Where**: Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL
* **Time**: 11:30AM - 1:30 PM (CT)
* **Fee**: $55 Guests, $40 Regular Members, N/C Premier Members
* **Find Out More**: [[@http://www.pwcc.org/news_events.php?eventID=82|PWCC Calendar of Events]]


==May 13-14, 2010==
===unGeeked Elite - A Branding and Marketing Event===
* **What**: unGEEKED Elite Keynote speakers are nationally and internationally known social media, communications and marketing authors, product developers and content management practitioners and experts.
* **Where**: The Pfister Hotel, 424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
* **Time**: 7:00AM - 5:00 PM (CT)
* **Fee**: Early Bird - $550.00 ( all 3 days) or Cost: $250 per day
* **Find Out More**: [[@http://www.sohobiztube.com/soho_naked_biz_growth.php?internal_event_id=51|SoHo Biz Tube Calendar of Events]]


==<span style="color: #8c2518; font-size: 140%;">**More Event Sources**</span>==
**Other Sources of Networking & IT Events.** Some other groups you can check our are: (drop us a note if you know of another group that should be listed here)
* [[@http://www.chicagobusinessnetwork.org/|Chicago Business Network]] - meets twice a month at breakfast, purpose is to support each other's businesses and create B2B relationships. Membership required after attending 3 events.
* [[@http://www.biz2biznetworking.com/|Biz2Biz Network]] - a leads group which meets once a week in Rolling Meadows, IL.
* [[@http://jacobsohn.com/Events/Calendar|Jacobsohn.com]] - organizes and speaks at many events. Has a Calendar of Events for numerous events in the Chicagoland area.
* [[@http://lincolnparknetwork.com/Home_Page.html|Lincoln Park Networking Group]] - serves as a small business resource for our members, sharing leads and developing new business skills. meets weekly
* Naperville Business Referral Group - meets weekly to share leads and business knowledge, Contact [[mailto:tomenosal@lycos.com|Tom Nosal]] to find out more
* [[@http://www.nwe-chicago.com/|Network of Women Entrepreneurs, Chicago]] - meets monthly, encourages community among women entrepreneurs.
* [[@http://www.stc-chicago.org/portal/index.php|Society for Technical Communication]] - a national and local networking and professional group for people in the technical writing field.
* [[@http://www.suwn.org/|StepUp Women's Network]] - a national network of women dedicated to strengthening community resources for women and girls.
* [[@http://www.venturestreet.com/professional-about-us.aspx|Venture Street]], Professional Networking - a national business networking group which encourages online networking, lead sharing and marketing resources. Membership required.
* [[@http://www.ypchicago.org|Young Professionals of Chicago]], a non-profit, all volunteer organization, is dedicated to building a better Chicago. We are made up of motivated, energetic young professionals certain to become the community's future leaders.

**The event I am looking for is not posted here**. Other places you can check out are:
* The [[@https://www.illinoistech.org|Illinois Information Technology Association]] is an organization for technology-focused businesses and talent in Illinois.
* [[@http://www.liveeventsdepot.com/calendar.php|Live Events Depot]] - a website where many events are posted and you can post your events also.
* [[@http://www.meetup.com/|Meetup.com]] - lists LOTS of groups that meet to discuss various subjects. Just enter your subject and your location. It comes back with a list of meetup groups for your subject.
* [[@http://www.midwestbusiness.com/events/|Midwest Business]] - Business technology news and events for the midwest (Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, Minnesota & Ohio)
* [[@http://www.networkinchicago.com/|NetworkInChicago]] - a website which lists many networking events in and about Chicagoland area.
* [[@http://www.networkingmonkey.com/|Networking Monkey]] - a site which lists many networking events for the Chicagoland area
* [[@http://calendars.techvenue.com/cgi-bin/techvenue.pl?CalendarName=USMidwest|Tech Venue]] - A combined business technology events marketing/PR agency and online events resource for the world.
* [[@http://www.thelocaltourist.com/|The Local Tourist]] - An Online guide to to downtown Chicago events and things to do.



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