1. ~Networking Events in Chicago by Yamuna~
February 2016
Publication: 02.08.16
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DENVER BRONCOS!!!
Hope you all had fun watching the BIG GAME yesterday! What a night for Peyton Manning and
the Broncos organization. So, what did you think of the commercials this year? I wasn’t such a
big fan. On another note: Thanks to Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil for NOT seeing his shadow
last week; spring is almost here! Now that warmer weather is right around the corner, hopefully
that means you’re ready to get out more and start shaking some hands.
As many of you know, three months ago I started working for Signature Offices, which is a brand
new shared executive office space in the Loop. We are located on the 27th floor of the
red building at 333 S. Wabash Avenue with private offices overlooking Grant Park and Lake
Michigan. We occupy 20,000 sq. ft. with spectacular views! We offer private, co-working and
virtual offices as well as board rooms and training rooms. Also, unique to the facility is our
bourbon lounge! If you or anyone you know of is interested in office space, please let me know.
I appreciate any and all referrals. Or if you’d like to come in for a drink, let’s set something up!
We also offer complimentary event hosting. [Please view my attached marketing flyer.]
If you are new to receiving this newsletter, welcome! I have been attending so many
networking events lately (and most likely have your business card), that I may not have had a
chance to connect with you on LinkedIn. If we aren’t yet connected, I’d appreciate it if you’d
send me a request (the link is in my signature below) and simply mention that you’ve received
this newsletter. Thank you.
Here’s a list of industry links and info for events going on all month long:
• Big Shoes Midwest: Industry Links
• Built In Chicago: Built In Chicago Events
o Built In Chicago is the online community for Chicago startups and tech
companies. Find startup jobs, tech news and events.
• Chicago Ideas: Chicago Ideas Upcoming Events
• General Assembly:
o Learn in Chicago Classes & Workshops
o GA Events
• Networked Chicago: Networked Chicago Calendar of Events
o All sponsored events are FREE to members.
o 254 Chicago Networking Groups

2. • Small Business Advocacy Council’s (SBAC’s) calendar of events for Chicago: SBAC
Chicago Chapter [Events vary in pricing.]
o The Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC) was established in 2010 and
currently represents over 1000 businesses in the Chicagoland area. The SBAC is
a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization.
o Chicago is the central chapter and hosts a multiple of breakfasts, lunches and
cocktail hours in the downtown area and in various neighborhoods across the
city. The Chicago chapter also hosts a monthly happy hour which draws a large
number of members for cocktails and networking.
• Women in Technology International: WITI Teleclass (Four Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm
CST: Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 1 & March 8) [$129 for WITI Members; $159 non-
members)
o Presenter: Kathy Hill
o This series will help you to gain a clear understanding of your unique gifts,
passions, needs, and values, so that you can discover what you want to do with
the rest of your life. It will help you to answer the questions "What do I want my
life to be about? What is my life purpose?" Through a series of four one-hour
teleclasses, you will work on creating a "Mission Statement" for your life. This
can be used to help you make clear decisions about your life and career choices
- decisions that will honor your life purpose. We will discuss the important
qualities of a mission statement and how they can be used as a tool to help you
live an extraordinary life.
Here are specific networking and business events…
Tuesday, February 9th
• Brew Your Skill & Network (3:00-6:00pm @ Goose Island Brewing Co.) [$30 or attend for
FREE with your Networking Passport; $5 discount – see below]
o Goose Island Brewing Co. & HFI Consulting proudly present Brew Your Skill &
Network Series!
o Network amongst professionals while you advance your core business skills. This
session allows business owners, executives, and associates to learn/refresh
every day business skills while networking with other professionals.
o Sharpen Your Core Business Skills
o Expand Your Professional Network
o First Beer is On Us
o Networked Chicago members get $5 off the ticket price by entering PROMO
CODE "networked" when registering!
• Network After Work: NAW Chicago (6:00-9:00pm @ Bottled Blonde ) [$12 early bird,
$15 regular price, $20 at door with RSVP, $25 at door with no RSVP]
Wednesday, February 10th
• Business Alliance Networking Group: BANG Monthly Meeting (11:45am-1:00pm @ Mid-
America Club Chicago) [$15]

3. o The Business Alliance Networking Group meets on the second Wednesday of
each month. We bring together a mix of continuing members along with guests
so we build on our long-term relationships while we are also meeting interesting
new people.
o Everyone attending our monthly networking meetings is interested in growing
their business and helping the other members to grow their businesses.
o Since we meet inside a private club, please contact Alan Rodriguez in advance in
order to make arrangements to attend (arodlagrange@gmail.com).
Thursday, February 11th
• Business Marketing Association (BMA): Marketing Leaders Luncheon Series: Jim Lecinski,
Google (11:00am-1:30pm @ The Standard Club) [$45 BMA member; $65 non-member]
(I will be volunteering at this event.)
o Google’s move into their new near West Side location has been one of the
region’s most exciting business stories. Jim Lecinski, Vice President for the
America’s Customer Solutions, Google, is a Chicago native, helping write a new
future for Chicago’s historic West Side. Many people know of Google’s
consumer facing business, but Google is a leader in Business to Business and at
the forefront of discovering and creating marketing trends.
o After wowing the crowd at BMA15, Jim Lecinski will share a “Fire-starter” short
talk about bold marketing trends and plans for 2016 with BMA Chicago – a story
almost as good as helping Google move its headquarters into an Ice Storage
Building his grandmother used to buy her ice from!
Friday, February 12th
• Network & Social: Chicago Valentine's Social at Room Seven Lounge (6:00-9:00pm @
Room Seven Lounge) [Singles $20 (At Door $30) / Couples $30 (At Door $40)]
o How amazing would it be this year to attend a Valentine’s event where you
actually have a chance of meeting other single professionals with the same
interests and career goals as you? For the second straight year, Network and
Social is teaming up with some of the city’s top relationship experts to bring you
a unique approach to matching you with the most eligible single professionals in
Chicago! You are invited to our second annual “Valentine’s Social” at the
popular Room Seven Lounge on February 12th from 6-9PM. The event will
include a 1 hour open bar sponsored by Russian Standard Vodka, as well as
passed appetizers for all guests. (6-7PM)
Wednesday, February 17th
• Union League Club of Chicago: ULCC Career & Employment Workshop with Greg David
(8:00-10:30am @ Union League Club) [$10] (I will be attending this event.)
o Held the third Wednesday of each month, this program is entering its 5th
year
and it has been widely successful in helping executives, professionals, and even
new or recent graduates learn the "new rules" of job search and how to better
navigate the employment marketplace.
o Topic: “The Top Things to Do and Not Do in a Job Search”

4. o How to achieve the best results, while avoiding the typical mistakes in a job
search. The top do's and don'ts in a job search. Times have changed in a job
search. Are your job search skills still relevant and current?
o Networking before and after Greg’s presentation.
o Professional dress.
• Linked ‘N Chicago: Linked 'N Chicago LIVE at The Fremont (5:30-8:30pm @ The Fremont)
[$25]
o Ticket includes:
 Appetizers
 One hosted drink ticket
 Free professional photography by Jorge Took Your Picture
• InsiderZEdge: Heat Up Your Networking at Moe's Cantina River North! (6:00-9:00pm @
Moe’s Cantina River North) [$13 early-bird; $20 at the door]
o Promote and grow your business, make professional and social connections,
find a great job, or make a great hire at Moe’s Cantina River North, 2nd floor, on
February 17th, from 6:00-9:00pm! Network with others who share your
professional or social interests, and come share the cheer!
o Volunteers may sign up at the door for the elevator pitch contest.
 7:30pm: Elevator Pitch Contest (optional) This is a great icebreaker and
way to advertise, practice and get to know everyone and what they do.
Each contestant is given 45-60 seconds to pitch their company, product
or service. The winner(s) gets supreme prestige and a great prize.
 8:00pm: Free Door Prize Raffle with great prizes!
Thursday, February 18th
• Chicago American Marketing Association (AMA): AMA Connex (5:30-7:30pm @ Old
Crow Smokehouse, River North) [$15 members; $20 non-members; $30 late]
o Come together to network with colleagues, friends, entrepreneurs, and creative
professionals from the best companies in the Midwest. Mix, mingle, make
connections, reconnect with friends, and build your network at the premiere
marketing networking event in Chicago.
Friday, February 19th
• Network & Social: Chicago Networking Social @ The Godfrey Hotel (6:00-9:00pm @ The
Godfrey Hotel) [$10 student; $12 membership tic; $15 standard; $25 at door]
o We are excited to announce a special night of networking at The Godfrey Hotel
on Feb 19th. To celebrate our third year of partnership with The Godfrey, this
Friday Night Networking Special will include 1 Full Hour of Sponsored bar (6-
7PM) for all attendees. At their core, Network and Social events allow like-
minded professionals to recognize, create, or act upon new relationships and
networking opportunities. Our events offer low pressure interactions, while
allowing professionals and entrepreneurs to market themselves or their
company in a completely relaxed and social environment. Register now to

5. experience our unique approach to networking as you make long lasting
connections in your city.
Tuesday, February 23rd
• Chicago AMA: AMA Evening with the Experts (6:00-9:00pm @ 1871) [$65 members; $85
non-members]
o Topic: “6 Overlooked Keys to Unlock Engagement”
o A special Chicago AMA Evening with the Experts where our speakers’
presentations uncover six different perspectives, techniques, and opportunities
for enhancing customer engagement.
Wednesday, February 24th
• Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter: AFP February Happy Hour
(5:30-7:30pm @ The Scout) [FREE for members & non-members]
o Stop by after work for informal drinks, networking, and camaraderie between
AFP members and friends.
• Tech in Motion: To Rails or Not To Rails (6:00pm @ MakeOffices) [FREE]
o Come hear our influential panel discuss the ins and outs of building out software
using Ruby on Rails and whether or not they would recommend growing
companies to do so.
<<SAVE THE DATE>>
Thursday, April 14th
• Chicago AMA: Marketers Career Fair (6:00-8:00pm @ Robert Morris University) [$10
student; $15 AMA member; $20 regular] (I will be volunteering at this event.)
o The Chicago AMA Marketers Career Fair brings hiring companies and staffing
firms together with prospective marketing talent to connect and learn the latest
on opportunities in the marketing career front in Chicago.
o Companies, Agencies, Recruiters, and Staffing Firms – Showcase your brand
and meet emerging up and coming marketer professionals in digital marketing,
advertising, creative, and PR. Chicago AMA reaches over 10,000 marketers in
Chicago. Let us help you find that right person.
o Chicago Marketers – Find out who needs you, and grow your network by
mingling with hundreds of marketers just like you!
Thursday, April 28th
• Chicago AMA: BrandSmart 2016 (8:00am @ Morningstar, Inc.) [Early bird pricing varies
from $245-$345 and ends on March 25th
]
o Steve Jobs once said, “Creativity is just connecting things.” – and there may
never be a truer sentiment about the art of marketing. From analytics to
account management to breakthrough voice and visuals, creativity is what
moves great brands above the fray.
o BrandSmart 2016 will help facilitate those seemingly disparate lines of
innovation, and will open its attendees to a world of all new possibilities.
Alongside tried and true brand builders, this year’s event will showcase artists,

6. professors, athletes, troubleshooters and risk-takers with backgrounds as
diverse as their expertise. Each one of these speakers will help illuminate
solutions to everyday problems and years-long marketing challenges to help you
think differently about your brand challenges and how to create a culture and
infrastructure to become a truly great brand.
<<ARTICLES>>
• Business Insider: The 4 Stages for Successful Business Networking
• Entrepreneur: 3 Major Sales Mistakes You Must Avoid
• Inc.: Be Highly Successful: 9 Body Language Secrets of Exceptional People
<<WEBINARS>>
• Chicago Association of Direct Marketing (CADM): Building an Actionable Brand (Wed,
Feb. 24th
@ 12:00pm) [$10 members; $35 non-members]
• Training Magazine Network: TMN Complimentary Webinars (Various topics) [FREE]
<<FRIENDLY FEATURE>>
Each month, I’d like to pay it forward and feature the business and/or services of a personal or
networking friend of mine. Today, I introduce you to Jim Vozzella of Aloha Print Group!
Located in 60 E. Van Buren, Aloha has been servicing Chicago’s printing needs for 13+ years.
Aloha is a one-stop shop for B2B digital printing needs.
* Business Cards
* Marketing Materials
* Presentation Boards
* Posters
* Brochures
* Thank You Cards
* Postcards
* Architectural/Construction Prints
Aloha is proud to announce that 2016 is the year of design. We are now offering design services
for those companies that do not have in-house graphic designers. Everything designed in-house
is specifically designed as a print-ready file.
Just a few added perks:
* Free delivery in the Loop
* No rush fee
If you are interested in Aloha’s services or have any questions, please give Jim a call at
312.542.1300 or email him at jim@alohaprintgroup.com <<www.alohaprintgroup.com>>

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This list above may include webinars, networking events, career workshops and other
professional events going on in the Chicagoland area that I wanted to share. It is not
comprehensive of every industry out there. If there are any other events that you feel the
group may benefit from, please feel free to share (and thanks to those of you who have shared).
If you find any errors or links to websites that are not working, I’d appreciate it if you’d let me
know. Also, if you received this message in error or would like to unsubscribe, please let me
know. Likewise, if you know of anyone who may benefit from this newsletter, please provide
me with his/her email address.
Happy networking!!
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Yamuna Reddi
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