Social Professionals of Toastmasters helps career minded professionals polish their public speaking skills through the toastmasters program. Whether you have a fear of public speaking or just seeking to become a better speaker, toastmasters can help.

Michigan Avenue Toastmaster (MAT) members learn by giving speeches in a group setting and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical MAT meeting is made up of 25 to 40 members who meet once a week. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice and learn how to get over your fear of public speaking and hone your public speaking skills. Upon joining Michigan Avenue Toastmasters, each new member receives a variety of manuals and resources on speaking. They also are as …

Primera Academy Toastmasters is the Toastmasters club hosted by Primera Engineers, Ltd. of Chicago, Illinois. It is open to the public and is dedicated to helping its members improve their communication and leadership skills

As I see it now, the Midwest is at a tipping-point. We could take another big step. Enough energy has been generated that we could expand on a higher level (like it is in other places already).  I first stumbled upon the rave scene in 96, and was hopping around abandoned warehouses scattered all over Chicago for several years. Then I moved to California, and then Michigan. I connected with the scene in every location. I realize there is something supreme about the rave scene. It has the power to …

The Author! Author! networking group brings together traditional and self-published authors to share ideas about marketing themselves and their books through promotions, public relations, publicity, advertising and other marketing techniques. The group welcomes: first-time authors of all genres as well as those who already have a few published books under their belts marketing and PR professionals those who are interested in the book publishing business and/or want to learn more about it. T …

For a limited time, join this group for free!  The Chicago Presentation Prep Meetup Group was formed to create a collaborative community aimed at helping each other create, prepare and execute awesome presentations. We'll cover topics such as: Public speaking Speech writing Audience engagement Presentation preparation  Heavy focus on creating great visual aids such as PowerPoint, Keynote and Prezi Hear tips and tricks from the pros Ideas for post-presentation follow up   All with the idea to h …

Do you ever desire to become a more elegant communicator? Do you seek to be the #1 champion in your professional field? Or do you finally want to hone your SOFT skills (people skills) and ultimately communicate your hard skills at their best? Have you ever wondered when people say: "Your hard skills will get you the interview and your soft skills will get you the job?" Fortunately we've heart that NLP* has already helped millions of people achieve greater success, increase confidence, enrich rel …

This group is for those people in the education profession with a passion for their work who want to stay informed about developments in education policy, issues, research, best practices, etc. It will provide opportunities to share recent findings in effective ways to improve student outcomes and school environments. We will seek ways to take action in support of our best interests in the public realm. If you enjoy following current events and digging deeper than the obvious simple rhetoric o …

I started this group due to my own social anxiety and my desire to work through it without the high cost of therapy! The purpose is to discuss our experiences in a supportive environment, I believe this initial "exposure" type therapy will be beneficial. The more we can talk and share with and in front of eachother the easier it will become in our daily lives! Join this group if you are tired of avoiding social situations or feeling uncomfortable when you are in them, join this group for practic …

Why is Chicago, a city with a population around 2.8 million, impoverished when it comes to the field of landscape architecture? Are we just a city saturated in lawn chemicals? Does anyone know what landscape architecture is? This meetup group is open to anyone curious about the field of landscape architecture and how it relates to the Chicago cityscape.   You don’t have to know anything about this design field to engage in our meetups. Great diversity is preferred in order to explore these …

www.illinoismufon.com State Director Sam Maranto email mufonsam@comcast.net Illinois MUFON, Mutual UFO Network is a State Chapter with many Local Chapters. It is a highly recognized UFO Investigative Research Group. There are meetings monthly at the Orland Park Library, Blue Island Library, Princeton Public Library and Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield with more locations in the works. Meetings and membership are open to the general public not just our members. We hope you eventually …

The Chicago Speakers Association is a marketing company using the power of paid referrals for speakers, trainers, coaches, and consultants. Our vision is to assist all our members to be able to increase business leads and referrals for contracts. We are connected to a worldwide list of referral agents that can help you build your business locally, but also Nationally and Internationally should you chose. The Chicago Speakers Association is a division of the Siebold Success Network.

This group is dedicated to an exploration of the ideas informing educational philosophy, policy-making and planning - including investigation, analysis and critique of educational design at the local, state, national and international levels. I hope to open an erudite and broad-minded conversation about the underlying purpose(s) of public education from an eclectic, multi-angled perspective (i.e., classical Western, Eastern, post-modern, traditionalist, etc.). I am interested in what are the m …

This exciting club will help you dramatically improve your communication and leadership skills. Get the edge in today's competitive world by building your own confidence while helping others to improve theirs. The dues are minimal, but the rewards are priceless!

Meet others in your local area interested in the history of Chicago's northwest side neighborhoods. We will accomplish this through discussion at meetings, public tours and events, and dissemination of historical documents and photos though publications. Additionally, we desire to collaborate with others in the community to continue to maintain and preserve the history of our collective neighborhoods. By linking the past with the present and the future, we will provide awareness and create …

We are a group of enthusiastic entrepreneurs - independent business owners, creative and handmade artists, fashion designers, potographers, cupcake genius, mobile spa, you name it we got it! We are here to showcase our businesses at local trunk shows, home parties, public events, and our vision is to help people shop at ease and be inspired by the many unique products and services that we can offer. If you are one of us, join in the group and let's roll! Cheers, Anne Founder of GoBlingGirl.com * …