Meet other local Adobe InDesign, InCopy and Acrobat users. Our meetings will focus on the core-capabilities and synergy between Adobe InDesign, InCopy, and Acrobat. We will discuss current best-practices for design and production and develop new strategies for multichannel projects. We will also have interactive industry leaders and guest speakers/presenters. The Guest-speaker presentations contain meaningful tips for all experience levels. Case-history and member presentations are encouraged …

Our group is for those already homeschooling or curious about homeschooling young children from preK to about 3rd grade in the Plainfield/Joliet area. While the activities for the group are designed for early learners, older siblings are always welcome to attend. We provide unstructured social activity (park days and play dates) and field trips as well as some group learning activities. We also schedule occasional moms' nights, parents' date nights and family activity days. Our purpose is to mak …

THE HUB for: • sharing information regarding the Passive House Standard amongst Chicago Region Passive House Consultants; • assisting the proliferation of the Passive House movement in the United States both publicly and municipally; • a resource for clients investigating the use of the Passive House Standard in their next project. • a resource for the latest building science news and practice to assist the Passive House community in designing the most energy efficient buildings possible. …

Are you looking to meet some non-judgemental, kind, friendly and helpful homeschooling/unschooling families?  Are you looking for fun social outtings, or weekly playdates? Then this group may be for you. This secular homeschool group provides both unstructured and structured social activities, field trips and some group learning activities to families in the Wheaton area with children ranging in age from infant to 14. Our members live from Downers Grove and Lombard to Naperville and West Chicago …

For anyone who is working for themselves or wish they could. Our goal is to build a support network of experienced freelancers, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers to help each other and anyone who wishes they could make the leap out of their unfulfilling, soulless jobs. We have great ideas on how to grow this group, but to kick things off we are starting a speaker series of experts to speak on topics like: Account & Legal for Entrepreneurs, Health Insurance, Communication, Financial Plannin …

The Chicago International Social Change Festival was created for filmmakers to showcase films that heighten public consciousness and provide a film forum for their productions to be screened on an international level. In addition, the festival is dedicated to the art of filmmaking and the filmmakers who make each and every work possible. This is a Chicago film festival with a specific focus on the issues facing society and how social change can make an incredible impact. Every day, society is i …

Dupage Referral Network is a members-only group of people sharing these great referrals. Some members are independent professionals or represent family owned businesses, while others represent, multi national corporations. Each member is the only representative of their business category, so members are not competing against each other for the same leads. PLEASE DO NOT JOIN IF YOU ARE A REALTOR / REAL ESTATE BROKER INSURANCE AGENT WEB DESIGNER, COMPUTER HARDWARE REPAIR, TECH GUIDE SOCIAL MEDIA M …

Join us at the Chicago Self-Publishing Meetup Group as we explore the dynamic world of self-publishing and indie publishing. We meet every month and we welcome anyone interested in learning about self-publishing: self-published authors who want to learn more or share their experiences writers looking for information on how to self-publish professionals who are not writers but want to publish material related to their work book designers, graphic designers, and ebook formatters publishing indust …

We are all about Video Game Development.  You don't need to be a programmer to join.  Graphic artists, marketing, designers, testers, are all welcome.  Also, any Age, Gender, Genre Interest, etc are also welcome to join.  Discussions are intended to range from discussing plans, designs, what makes things fun, art, resources, training, etc... Everyone will be asked about things they can offer help with.  Don't worry, if your just starting out, or don't feel you will have time to help anyone for …

Hey you sassy, creative, dynamic Chicago woman! Yeah, you. This group is a place for you to share, develop, test, express your ideas, projects and creativity. A group who will support you in your daring efforts big and small. A forum for feedback, ideas and inspiration. Maybe you write, sing, dance, act, make films, bake cakes, teach workshops, paint, sculpt, take photos, knit, build things, design, volunteer for amazing organizations... whatever the format you use your wild feminine energy to …

Are you interested in video game development? If you're a professional or a complete newbie, this is the group for you. I started this group so I could meet other game developers in the area, without having to travel downtown. Let's get together and have a few beers and chat about game development. Designers, programmers, artists, or any other discipline are welcome.

While some are independently motivated to study diligently in quiet places for weeks and months, there are others of us who study best in the company of others who are studying and with scheduled times that will hold us accountable in such a long process.  Don't succumb to the isolation of EPPP-land! This group is for anyone who has graduated and is ready to study for the EPPP. It doesn't matter whether you are currently a postdoc or have your fellowship, if you are just starting to study or are …

How do you...or did you... find a good contractor or material supplier when remodeling? Where do you start? How do you go about finding the right people? Reputable & reasonable people?  People you can trust? Get information you need or share information that you have. Join others who are curious, anxious or frustrated about how to find a good, reputable & reliable contractor for your home or remodeling or construction project? This will also be a social group of sorts.  Meeting at home indus …

The Word of Mouth Marketing Association is the official trade association dedicated to word of mouth and social media marketing. Founded in 2004, WOMMA is the leader in ethical word of mouth marketing practices through its education such as WOMMA Summit, professional development opportunities, and knowledge sharing with top industry marketers. WOMMA’s membership is made up of the most innovative companies committed to progressing the word of mouth marketing industry through advocacy, education, …