Any Chicago Bloggers are welcome. If you have been blogging and need SEO tips, if you want to blog and need encouragement. If you just need to get out and meet some other bloggers in real life. The meetings feature a big group discussion, a "show and critique" time, and then some networking and one on one time. Currently we are meeting at Columbia College Chicago because we have network availability, computers, and it is a central location. Arvan and I are looking for suggestions for other mee …

Do you have a passion for writing and blogging? Are you interested in meeting new and exciting people? Then this group is for you! We will discuss tips and techniques to improve our writing and blogging skills. Everyone is welcome if they have a passion for the written word and love to have fun!

Discover and meet other web professionals and users in the Chicago area designing, developing and crafting solutions within the SilverStripe content management system. Each month we will get together and talk all things SilverStripe. Active participatiion is encouraged. So, designers, developers, agencies, freelancers, moonlighters come along and share your work and experiences. We will discuss and review features, modules, themes, extending SilverStripe, site reviews and analysis...anything re …

  *** Next event: The "Taste-and-Tell" on Saturday, June 23, 2012. The focus of this event is Filled Breads. Please join the group for event details and to RSVP.   Most recent events: May "Taste-and-Tell," focus: Yeasted Pastry + Laminated Dough. The "Homemade Bread Showcase." Here's a recap in photos/video. Who are Chicago Amateur Bread Bakers? We are avid home bakers of yeasted, artisanal breads. Each month, we come together in-person to share our bread-baking experiences and learn from …

For a limited time, Join the Chicago Email Marketing Meetup Group for free! This group is focused on email marketing and building an online following through email list creation and website integration. We'll look at best practices for writing email copy and how to build a huge email list. Please join if you're interested in getting started with email marketing for your business or you're interested in selling email marketing to your clients. This group is all about collaboration and building up …

If you are a WordPress user and live in the suburbs of Chicago, come on over and introduce yourself. We are a monthly meetup group and cover topics such as the Basics of WordPress, What's New With WordPress and Using WordPress for Client Sites.

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 …

If you're in Chicago and use ExpressionEngine, this group is for you. We are designers, developers, and users of the ExpressionEngine CMS. We get together regularly to share our knowledge and enthusiasm for ExpressionEngine. Every experience level is welcome. If you're curious about EE, come see why we think it's such a great platform. If you're an experienced #eecms developer, come show us your work and join the discussion. Follow us on Twitter @ChicagoEE.

Connect - Engage  Share Chicago International WP Expo, Conference and Awards August 25-26, 2012 Advance Registration Rates in Effect 2-Days - Full Expo & Conference Pass. Expires June 30, 2012. RSVP Today! $249.95 Advance Admission Includes: All Sessions Both Days for Newbies (just getting started) Advanced Users Developer Workshop Keynote Speaker Presentations Expo Hall Awards Ceremony And More Register and attend Chicago International WP Meetup Group's 2-Day Expo and Conference (C …

… Cheryl blogs at www.momlaughs.blogspot.com.  She tweets at:  @momlaughs @twoslowcookers Bob and Cheryl are presently writing a book for singles.  Follow Bob on Twitter: @bobmoeller  @marriagemiracle   Questions? forkeepsministries@gmail.com There is no set admission charge for events usually, but a love offering will be taken for For Better For Worse For Keeps Ministries, a 501(c)3 ministry. (Also, if we are at a restaurant, you do need to purchase a meal.) We will list each event with details o …

This group is for anyone who loves or is interested in social media. Social media for personal networking or professional networking. Blogging, Flickr, twitter, facebook - whatever you consider a social network.   We create social events for social media professionals and enthusiasts as well as educational events like workshops. Many events are free or low cost.   We always welcome sponsors!

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter an …

Salesforce.com provides as much information as it can to assist developers who look to develop on the Force.com platform. From multiple cookbooks that provide a step-by-step learning curriculum for the basics of the platform to HTML guides for the APEX and VisualForce languages to blogs and discussion boards on developer.force.com   As wonderful as these resources are, there are times when meeting with someone in person may get the answer you are looking for more efficient. Not only will this gr …

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ROUTINE is the ENEMY!!! – Our specialty is not specializing!! This is an organization of individuals who want to live a long, healthy, athletic life who are tired of the monotonous workouts at the gym. CrossFit is a new way of working out. Gone are the days of sets, reps, rest periods and routines. Here are the days of fun, exciting ever-changing exercises that with hard work, dedication and effort will transform your physique into whatever you desire. If you want to put on size and muscle t …

Connects beginners with Experts who teach Digital Media & Technology.