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2026 NIC-ASA and ICSA Midwest Chapter Joint Fall Meeting
Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 AM
Glenview · Astellas
2026 NIC-ASA and ICSA Midwest Chapter Joint Fall Meeting
Thu, Oct 15, 8:00 AM
Glenview · Astellas
Always Doing Business Networking | Build Referral Partnerships
Today at 7:45 AM + 8 more
Skokie · Oakton Community Center
Always Doing Business Networking | Build Referral Partnerships
Today at 7:45 AM + 8 more
Skokie · Oakton Community Center
The Complete Innovator
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00 PM
Old Town Triangle · The Second City
The Complete Innovator
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00 PM
Old Town Triangle · The Second City
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CEO Summit/Power Lunch - Oak Brook
Monday at 12:00 PM
Yorkfield · Maggiano's Little Italy
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CEO Summit/Power Lunch - Oak Brook
Monday at 12:00 PM
Yorkfield · Maggiano's Little Italy
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Work With Friends
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM + 4 more
Irving Park · Lot'sa
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Work With Friends
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM + 4 more
Irving Park · Lot'sa
Dinner with Entrepreneurs: Oak Park | Small Town Edition
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Downtown · Restaurant of the Week
Dinner with Entrepreneurs: Oak Park | Small Town Edition
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Downtown · Restaurant of the Week
Probate, Trusts & Real Estate: What You Need to Know Before the Sale
Tuesday at 11:30 AM
Williamsburg · Weber Grill Restaurant & Cooking School
Probate, Trusts & Real Estate: What You Need to Know Before the Sale
Tuesday at 11:30 AM
Williamsburg · Weber Grill Restaurant & Cooking School
Going fast
Chicago AI & Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking Mixer
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Lakeview · Ten Cat Tavern
Going fast
Chicago AI & Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators Networking Mixer
Tuesday at 7:00 PM
Lakeview · Ten Cat Tavern
The Networking Supercharger Workshop
Fri, Oct 16, 11:30 AM
Creekside · HuddleUp powered by 25N Coworking
The Networking Supercharger Workshop
Fri, Oct 16, 11:30 AM
Creekside · HuddleUp powered by 25N Coworking
NorthShore Business Network Happy Hour @ Sketchbook Brewing (October 20th)
Tue, Oct 20, 5:00 PM
West Skokie · Sketchbook Brewing Co
NorthShore Business Network Happy Hour @ Sketchbook Brewing (October 20th)
Tue, Oct 20, 5:00 PM
West Skokie · Sketchbook Brewing Co
SHPE Chicago × NSBE Professional Chapter: CNE Career Fair & Networking Even
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00 PM
West Town · mHUB
SHPE Chicago × NSBE Professional Chapter: CNE Career Fair & Networking Even
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00 PM
West Town · mHUB
Going fast
Beyond The Business Mixer
Sunday at 2:00 PM
Canalport · Zhou B Art Center
Going fast
Beyond The Business Mixer
Sunday at 2:00 PM
Canalport · Zhou B Art Center
Windy City Business Network: Happy Hour @ Midwest Coast (October 14th)
Wed, Oct 14, 5:30 PM
West Town · Midwest Coast Brewing Company
Windy City Business Network: Happy Hour @ Midwest Coast (October 14th)
Wed, Oct 14, 5:30 PM
West Town · Midwest Coast Brewing Company
Going fast
Women in Tech Chicago 2027
Thu, Apr 22, 6:00 PM
The Loop · We're looking for a host in Chicago!
Going fast
Women in Tech Chicago 2027
Thu, Apr 22, 6:00 PM
The Loop · We're looking for a host in Chicago!
LGBTQ Entrepreneur Morning Meet Up
Sat, Dec 5, 11:00 AM
Andersonville · Eli Tea Bar
LGBTQ Entrepreneur Morning Meet Up
Sat, Dec 5, 11:00 AM
Andersonville · Eli Tea Bar
Chicago Women in Tech: Founders & Professionals Networking Night
Mon, Oct 19, 7:00 PM
Lakeview · Ten Cat Tavern
Chicago Women in Tech: Founders & Professionals Networking Night
Mon, Oct 19, 7:00 PM
Lakeview · Ten Cat Tavern
Village Networking - Lunch Connect
Wed, Oct 14, 12:00 PM
Hoffman Estates · Swing Loose Indoor Golf
Village Networking - Lunch Connect
Wed, Oct 14, 12:00 PM
Hoffman Estates · Swing Loose Indoor Golf
The 25th annual Chicago Innovation Awards
Tue, Nov 17, 5:00 PM
Little Italy · UIC Forum
The 25th annual Chicago Innovation Awards
Tue, Nov 17, 5:00 PM
Little Italy · UIC Forum
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West Town Business & Creative Exchange: Ideas & Connections
Today at 6:00 PM
West Town · Midwest Coast Brewing — Private Event Room
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West Town Business & Creative Exchange: Ideas & Connections
Today at 6:00 PM
West Town · Midwest Coast Brewing — Private Event Room
Chicago Networking Event: Make New Business and/or Social Connections
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30 PM + 1 more
Lakeview · Barcocina Lakeview
Chicago Networking Event: Make New Business and/or Social Connections
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30 PM + 1 more
Lakeview · Barcocina Lakeview

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What are the best networking events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best networking events are:

2026 NIC-ASA and ICSA Midwest Chapter Joint Fall Meeting

The Complete Innovator

CEO Summit/Power Lunch - Oak Brook

Dinner with Entrepreneurs: Oak Park | Small Town Edition

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Always Doing Business Networking | Build Referral Partnerships

West Town Business & Creative Exchange: Ideas & Connections

Work With Friends

Beyond The Business Mixer