Be Heard. Be Read. Be Recognized. We guide professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners to expand their business through speaking and writing. Speaking engagements are an extremely effective way to expand visibility, increase credibility, attract new relationships, and build new business. Publishing sets you apart as an expert in your niche -- be an author, be the authority. Professionals Be the Buzz and connect with the right people-to build stronger relationships and attract new on …

Chicago's first nonprofit literacy bookstore! We accept donated books (50,000+ in stock) and sell them to support our literacy programs. Authors, storytimes, book discussions! Please join this group to stay informed on what's coming up in the Open Books store!

We all have those books we love and want to share with others. We all have those books we have heard about but just haven't gotten around to reading. Meet other locals to discuss the books and authors related to the Queer Experience. Actually we will read anything that strikes our collective fancy. This meetup is for ANYONE who is interested in learning more about GLBTQ authors and books, and about queer themes in mainstream literature. We will also share tips about where to find/buy queer b …

Meet with local fans of the nationally syndicated talk show host, Glenn Beck. Fans who are Americans that care about the future of our great nation. The 9/12 The 9 Principles 1. America Is Good. 2. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life. God “The propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained.” from George Washington’s first Inaugural address. 3. I must always t …

ADHD is as prevalent among grown-ups as children - and it's just as essential to manage the condition with a range of behavioral, organizational and other techniques. This is a support group for adults with ADD/ADHD and people who suspect they might have ADHD due to issues with procrastination, organization and time management. We usually meet 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month to discuss challenges and share information and experiences in a supportive environment. …

Vision To Wealth™ - Financial Freedom Business Growth Workshop is an intensive seminar that will assist every entrepreneur/business owner in learning specifically what it takes to grow or launch a new business in the current marketplace! The program has been developed for anyone that is serious about learning the key components in creating and growing a multi-million dollar business! At the event you will learn proven concepts and new ideas that millionaires and billionaires are utilizing in tod …

Taught by Bob and Cheryl Moeller, married for 32 years with 6 kids, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and one grandson. www.forkeepsministries.com. A group of Christian Singles together to learn about what the Bible has to say about Christian relationships whether you are single or single again. Singles attend that are unattached or attached (dating, courting, engaged).  Topics may vary but are always from God's Word (The Bible). It usually begins with a dinner at a restaurant where you can g …

Are you a Focused. Aspiring. Belle. writing in Chicago? This group is for women looking for writing support & positive critique while working on novels, plays, & short-stories of all genres.

Join in. Let's connect through our Discussions (to Message Board), see above. Here we discuss the Still, Soft Voice. The group founder is Dr. Clifford Brickman, author of, "The Still Soft Voice. New Frontier of Self. Breaking through to the Inner Core of Consciousness."  (Kempner Books, 2011) The time has come for open discussion of essential human nature, the deepest Self in our heart of hearts, at the Innermost core. Share experience about this Voice whether profound, everyday or transform …

This is an organized workshop for seasoned writers. I have an MFA in Creative Writing and am working on multiple projects. I teach and write novels, short stories, screenplays, stage plays poetry and essays. We will cover all of these genres with hands on writing assignments in class. In addition we will do ancillary reading to reinforce examples of good writing in each genre.

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*Why Healthy Hair Lovers? It seems like Good Hair Care is an endangered practice. Far too often hair care takes a back seat to style. The truth is, without healthy hair, style is compromised. We believe that "Every Strand Matters". Jacqueline Tarrant & Towanda Coleman are committed to the goal of Healthy Hair!  Jacqueline Tarrant is a 3rd generation hair care expert, founder of Hair Trauma Center Chicago, magazine columnist & author of "Healthy Hair Rehab Now!" In 2007, Jacqueline opened the "Ha …

Anyone may join, whether or not you're a vegan, vegetarian, animal welfare activist, green environmentalist, intellectual, or nerd.  All you need is an interest in what we do.   You can see our calendar for animal welfare / animal rights relevant events and nerdy and veg*n stuff: http://www.meetup.com/vegNerds/#calendar   We get together for a variety of events. They can be for social, ethical, and / or intellectual purposes. We encourage all members to suggest event ideas, on the Message board, …

ATTENTION!!!!!! This group is being transfered to a different site. If you want to join Chicago Veg*n Nerds, go here: http://www.meetup.com/vegNerds _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We get together for various events. They can be for social, ethical, and / or intellectual purposes. We encourage all members to suggest event ideas, on the Message board. Some events we have include: 1. Potlucks 2. Socials a …

… Our members enjoy traveling, staying physically fit, keeping active, constant learning, meeting new people, and reading and chatting about authors such as Byron Katie, Eckhart Tolle, Brian Weiss, Malcolm Gladwell, James Arthur Ray, Tony Robbins, Timothy Ferris, Paulo Coelho and Don Miguel Ruiz. We embrace healthy lifestyle choices that include nutrition, exercise and fitness, nurturing our spirituality, and thrive on forming meaningful connections with others. Some of our future events might …

William Meader is an international author and teacher of Esoteric Psychology. His passion is to teach the deeper implications of modern spiritual development, and the means to more effectively express the soul in the outer world. William is presenting his first Chicago lecture series in January 2011. Presentations will include: Evolution of Consciousness - The goal of human evolution is to achieve a state of enlightened consciousness. This journey is governed by one's capacity to transform the p …