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Meet your people. Build your network. Make connections that last beyond the event.

Network After Work brings together local professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone ready to expand their circle. Whether you're growing a business, exploring a career move, new to the city, or just ready to meet someone beyond your usual crowd, you're welcome here. Come solo or bring a friend. On-time arrivals get the most out of the evening, so plan to arrive at the start.

WHAT HAPPENS AT OUR EVENTS

Expect open networking, guided speed connection rounds, "what you need / what you can offer" conversations, and team trivia to wrap up the night. Each gathering is casual and flexible with no presentation or fixed agenda. Just check in through our app when you arrive — it shows you the best people to meet in the room, starting with your groups. Check each event listing for the format, meeting instructions, and registration details.

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY

Our events connect people around shared interests, including:

• Women in Business
• Business Owners, Founders & Entrepreneurs
• AI, Tech & Product Professionals
• Data, Analytics & Business Intelligence
• Young Professionals & Career Growth
• Marketing, Media & Creators
• Real Estate, Construction & Investors
• Freelancers, Consultants & Remote and Hybrid Workers
• Finance, Accounting & Investing
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Legal & Public Affairs
• Engineering, Manufacturing & Mobility
• Sales & Business Development
• HR, Recruiting & People Leaders
• Hospitality, Food & Tourism
• New in Town

STAY CONNECTED BETWEEN EVENTS

Our annual membership ($19.99/year) adds member directory access, a recommended connection emailed to you every week, and alerts when members are looking for your product or service. VIP membership unlocks additional connection and follow-up features.

Your next client, collaborator, business partner, or friend could be someone you haven't met yet. Join the group, explore upcoming events, and find your next connection — we'll see you there.

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  • Chicago Human Resources, Recruiting & Talent Networking Event

    Chicago Human Resources, Recruiting & Talent Networking Event

    Location not specified yet

    RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-human-resources-recruiting-talent-networking-tickets-2004469464126?aff=meetup

    Join Network After Work for a weekly, in-person networking event focused on Human Resources, Recruiting & Talent. Meet HR professionals, recruiters, talent acquisition specialists, learning and development leaders, consultants, and people managers. Share what you’re seeing in the workplace and learn how others are helping teams thrive. Connect with people who share your professional interests, then meet members from 15 other groups at the event.

    This isn’t networking based on chance alone. Our app helps you spot relevant connections in the room and make the most of your time through three levels of networking:
    1. Meet members of your group
    Connect with peers in HR, recruiting, and talent.
    2. Find referral partners
    Business owners, department leaders, technology companies, staffing partners, and professionals who need help building teams.
    3. Connect with potential direct leads
    Employers looking for recruiting, HR, talent, training, or workforce expertise you offer.

    ## Why attend?

    The app helps you identify relevant people across the room, including organizations looking for talent or HR support. Make connections that can lead to referrals, candidates, clients, or new opportunities.

    ## One annual membership. Attend events nationwide.

    Both plans let you attend as many member events as you like in participating cities across the country.

    Member — $19.99/year
    - Attend member events in participating cities
    - Choose your professional groups
    - Get one recommended connection each week
    - Receive relevant referral and opportunity alerts

    VIP — $49.99/year
    - Everything in Member
    - Unlimited recommended connections
    - Expanded access across professional groups
    - Unlimited opportunity alerts and early access to opportunities

    Come ready to share what you do, learn what others need, and make connections that can keep working for you after the meetup.

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    1 attendee
  • Chicago Freelancers, Consultants & Remote/Hybrid Workers Networking Event

    Chicago Freelancers, Consultants & Remote/Hybrid Workers Networking Event

    Hubbard Inn, 110 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA, Chicago, IL, US

    RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-freelancers-consultants-remotehybrid-workers-networking-event-tickets-2004469971644?aff=meetup

    Join Network After Work for a weekly, in-person networking event focused on Freelancers, Consultants & Remote/Hybrid Workers. Meet freelancers, consultants, independent professionals, and remote or hybrid workers. Talk about the freedom, the challenges, the projects, and what it takes to build a strong local circle when you work independently. Connect with people who share your professional interests, then meet members from 15 other groups at the event.

    This isn’t networking based on chance alone. Our app helps you spot relevant connections in the room and make the most of your time through three levels of networking:

    1. Meet members of your group
    Connect with peers who understand flexible work.
    2. Find referral partners
    Business owners, marketing teams, technology companies, HR leaders, and professionals whose clients or services complement yours.
    3. Connect with potential direct leads
    People looking for consulting, creative, technical, administrative, or other independent services you provide.

    ## Why attend?

    The app helps you find relevant connections across the room, including potential clients and collaborators. Come away with more than a good conversation: make introductions that can keep working for you after the meetup.

    ## One annual membership. Attend events nationwide.

    Both plans let you attend as many member events as you like in participating cities across the country.

    Member — $19.99/year
    - Attend member events in participating cities
    - Choose your professional groups
    - Get one recommended connection each week
    - Receive relevant referral and opportunity alerts

    VIP — $49.99/year
    - Everything in Member
    - Unlimited recommended connections
    - Expanded access across professional groups
    - Unlimited opportunity alerts and early access to opportunities

    Come ready to share what you do, learn what others need, and make connections that can keep working for you after the meetup.

    • Photo of the user
    1 attendee
  • Chicago Marketing, Media & Creators Networking Event

    Chicago Marketing, Media & Creators Networking Event

    Location not specified yet

    RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-marketing-media-creators-networking-event-tickets-2004468752999?aff=meetup

    Join Network After Work for a weekly, in-person networking event focused on Marketing, Media & Creators. Meet marketers, public relations and media professionals, photographers, videographers, designers, writers, influencers, and independent creators. Talk about what you’re making and what you want to create next. Connect with people who share your professional interests, then meet members from 15 other groups at the event.

    This isn’t networking based on chance alone. Our app helps you spot relevant connections in the room and make the most of your time through three levels of networking:
    1. Meet members of your group
    Connect with people in marketing, media, and creative work.
    2. Find referral partners
    Business owners, hospitality teams, nonprofits, technology companies, and professionals who need help reaching an audience.
    3. Connect with potential direct leads
    People and organizations looking for marketing, content, media, design, or creative services you offer.

    ## Why attend?

    The app helps you find people across the room whose needs fit your skills—and professionals who can complement your work. Turn a good conversation into a project, referral, or collaboration.

    ## One annual membership. Attend events nationwide.

    Both plans let you attend as many member events as you like in participating cities across the country.

    Member — $19.99/year
    - Attend member events in participating cities
    - Choose your professional groups
    - Get one recommended connection each week
    - Receive relevant referral and opportunity alerts

    VIP — $49.99/year
    - Everything in Member
    - Unlimited recommended connections
    - Expanded access across professional groups
    - Unlimited opportunity alerts and early access to opportunities

    Come ready to share what you do, learn what others need, and make connections that can keep working for you after the meetup.

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    1 attendee
  • Chicago Sales & Business Development Networking Event

    Chicago Sales & Business Development Networking Event

    Hubbard Inn, 110 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA, Chicago, IL, US

    RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-sales-business-development-networking-event-tickets-2004470074953?aff=meetup

    Join Network After Work for a weekly, in-person networking event focused on Sales & Business Development. Meet sales professionals, account executives, business development leaders, partnership managers, and growth-focused operators. Compare notes on customers, partnerships, and what’s helping your business grow. Connect with people who share your professional interests, then meet members from 15 other groups at the event.

    This isn’t networking based on chance alone. Our app helps you spot relevant connections in the room and make the most of your time through three levels of networking:
    1. Meet members of your group
    Connect with peers in sales and business development.
    2. Find referral partners
    Business owners, marketers, technology providers, consultants, and others whose work can complement yours or create referral opportunities.
    3. Connect with potential direct leads
    People and organizations looking for the products, services, partnerships, or expertise you offer.

    ## Why attend?

    The app helps you spot relevant needs around the room, so you can focus on people who may be looking for what you do. Build the relationship first and let the opportunity follow.

    ## One annual membership. Attend events nationwide.

    Both plans let you attend as many member events as you like in participating cities across the country.

    Member — $19.99/year
    - Attend member events in participating cities
    - Choose your professional groups
    - Get one recommended connection each week
    - Receive relevant referral and opportunity alerts

    VIP — $49.99/year
    - Everything in Member
    - Unlimited recommended connections
    - Expanded access across professional groups
    - Unlimited opportunity alerts and early access to opportunities

    Come ready to share what you do, learn what others need, and make connections that can keep working for you after the meetup.

    • Photo of the user
    1 attendee

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