This group is a learning and networking Meetup for professionals who live or work in the West Suburbs. I'm launching the group to see where interest lies. Topics may include Social Media Marketing, Web 2.0, small business, corporate and brand marketing challenges, solutions and technologies. We'll mix up coffee/daytime meetings with after work times to see what works best.

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter an …

… Founded in 1997, CIMA remains one of the veteran interactive associations in the country with critical emphasis on thought-leadership and cross-media outreach through forums, panels and seminars with experts from our Windy City and beyond. Events are held regularly throughout the year and we welcome members and non-members alike.

DIF is a new digital community innovation experience springing into life. Mixing socializing with community conversation and a live learning lab, Digital Innovation Forum [DIF] DuPage morphs the social networking model into a 3D [digital, dynamic and direct] county-wide community experience. If you're looking for a place to connect with other social media enthusiasts where you can exchange digital innovation ideas, learn more about how to get new media to work for you and your business, and grow …

Chicago AMA is committed to providing local Marketing Professionals with additional opportunities to "Meetup" outside of our monthly programming and also in varying locations around the Chicago area. These Meetups can be tailored to best address your burning questions, issues, and hot topics relative to marketers today. This group is open to both members and non-members of the AMA. It is our hope, of course, that the experience encourages you to learn more about what the AMA has to offer for car …

Workshop 88 is a hackerspace (also know as a makerspace) located in Chicago’s western suburbs. Focused on science, technology, mechanics, culture and the digital arts we offer a space were people with diverse backgrounds can socialize, collaborate and learn. Through shared resources, knowledge and ideas we strive to create a space that promotes community and learning. Workshop 88 is located in 481 N Main St. Rear Building Unit B, in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. If you are interested in learning mor …

… versity of Chicago and DePaul University micro lending initiatives and trainings. made friends with devoted Haitian-American medical doctors who are supporting our efforts both here and in Haiti and orphanages they work with. made use on-line social media network opportunities and made friends with hidden treasures of Chicagoans who had travelled to Haiti right after the earthquake and helped and continue returning. connected with a nationwide warehouse company which is offering to us indoor sta …

This meetup is for anyone who cares about digital content--editors, content strategists, writers, content managers, translators, communicators, and information architects, to name a few.

Networking and Idea Sharing for Chicago Women in Tech - Who should join: Women in Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization SEO, Pay Per Click PPC, Search Engine Marketing SEM, Web Development, Information Technology IT, Entrepreneurs, Social Media Specialists, Affiliate Marketing, Blogging or any other Tech Related Field.   Guys are welcome to join and participate by the way, just remember the emphasis here is women claiming their voice in the tech community.

The Chicago Business Catalyst User Group has been formed by Chicago Digital to educate, support and inspire local area business owners, website developers, and students of web design. The group is meant to be an open discussion amongst members and a forum from which all parties can learn from each other. While this group will have a focus on building and promoting online businesses with the Adobe Business Catalyst Platform, we will also discuss best practices in design, development and online ma …

I started this group to share and collaborate my true passions with others interested in SEO, SEM, social, WordPress, Web Dev and everything in between. Over the past couple years I have been building WordPress websites and experimenting with how the technical aspects of web design and social influences search engine rankings, conversions and ultimately sales. Furthermore, it would be great to converse about new web products, software, ideas and how to "connect the dots" in this web 2.0 world. …

… Free drawing for a 2' x 3' custom. mounted color print, courtesy of the Graphic Designers and Digital Printers at Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Great Impressions, LLC.   Great Impressions does specialty design and printing services for funerals at Funeral Programs Online.   Milwaukee, Wisconsin Web Design, Production, Programming, Hosting & Internet Marketing