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 …

The 12th annual Love is Murder on Dark & Stormy Nights Mystery Fans Conference will be Feb. 4-6, 2011 at the Intercontinental O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont. Hear presentations from authors and publishers; meet one-on-one with agents, editors and authors; and mingle with readers and fans of mystery, dark fiction, suspense and romance. It's the Midwest's PREMIER mystery con!

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!

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 …

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 …

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.

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. …

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 …

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 …

You were born with gifts that were meant to heal the problems that our world is facing today, including the troubled global economies, the rise of anger and hatred, the increased occurrences of depression, and the tendency to fall into harmful addictions to escape it all. Despite all this sadness, you have this inner voice encouraging you to unleash your gifts, so you can instantly start spreading the “good” to as many people as possible, but… Are you frustrated because you know you have intuit …

This group was established to promote and support small business owners from all industries and disciplines. Our objective is to provide critical and timely information to participants by industry experts, educators, gov't authorities and, more importantly, small business owners themselves in a robust, comfortable and supportive environment. THIS IS YOUR GROUP SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, so please show up in numbers to support your fellow small business owners. The information you will receive at the …

Meet with writers who are motivated to publish their work, write for themselves and with local writers who have already been published. Be accountable for your own progress while gaining valuable feedback & critiques on your work. Make some new friends who might inspire you to accomplish your goals and keep you writing on.

The Chicagoland Project Management Forum is a group for project professionals to gather and share their knowledge in the art of project management. Project managers working or based in the Western suburbs of Chicago can meet others in the same field across different industries and learn different approaches to the intricacies of the profession, develop skills based on standards, share experiences in managing projects without functional authority and more. PM’s of all levels are invited to …

We've all seen or know the type of woman who has a magnetic personal presence.  The type of woman to whom people are naturally attracted and drawn to.  The kind of woman who walks into a room with an air of confidence that gives her instant credibility; who connects with people easily; who attracts the kind of attention SHE wants and deserves without having to try so hard to get it.  She always seems to be seen by the right people at the right time, and is so effective in both her professional a …

** To allow a safe environment for all members, this group is private ** Beware angels: The power of this groups energy is potent! :) **There are Member Benefits: Members receive discounted prices on all classes - Please note: For the discounted price, you must register for classes through this group. When signing up on our website you won't receive the discounted rate.*** Even if you are not in our local area you may join us for virtual tele-calls - normal long distance charges apply …

Our Group's purpose is to help you discover the power of being in charge of your life. What we do in our Meetup Group: - We are exploring the Universal Laws that govern our lives. In the process of our discovery - or I should say re-discovery- and application of the Laws, we are employ all available modalities, such as meditation, strengthening one's intuition, developing psychic abilities, learning and practicing Law of Attraction, just to name a few... Who is a good fit for the group: - An …