
What we’re about
Although named "Entrepreneurs" meetup, this is a group for anybody looking for ideas, inspiration, mentors, or resources to assist you on your journey.
We welcome:
- students and recent grads looking to make connections,
- creatives needing help to market their skills,
- corporate employees looking to build their leadership skills,
- founders who need to improve their communication skills,
but most importantly,
-COOL AND INTERESTING PEOPLE WHO WANT TO SHARE IDEAS, COLLABORATE, LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER!
Our focus is to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and expand successful businesses. We do this in a number of ways but the two main ways are:
ETC Coworking is a coworking / shared workspace for professionals, freelancers, remote workers, small business owners, solo-entrepreneurs, start-ups, and side-hustlers, with 24/7 access for most membership levels. We have high speed internet (1Gig coming in!), kitchen amenities, available conference room, podcast room and more. We also offer various virtual services such as a mailing address for your business (avoid using your home address for business purposes). For more information and to check out our space, visit: https://EtcCoworking.Space/.
Small Business Study Hall (SBSH) is our in-person monthly series for small businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and freelancers. Each month is a different topic and includes 30+ minutes of networking / meet and greet with like-minded entrepreneurs from Elgin and the northwest suburbs.
The 2025 schedule:
Thur Feb 20 | Thur Mar 20 |
Thur Apr 17 | Thur May 15 | Thur Jun 19 |
Thur Jul 17 | Thur Aug 21 | Thur Sept 18 |
Thur Oct 16 | Thur Nov 20 | Thur Dec 18 (Holiday Social)
For current information: https://etccoworking.space/SBSH/
Upcoming events
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Curious About Coworking / Free Day Thursday & Friday @ ETC Coworking
11 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL, USFree Friday is for anyone curious about coworking
Welcome to 2026! And how’s your work life balance? Is your home office too distracting? Or feeling isolated? Come in, check out our facilities, and learn more about coworking. Bring your laptop, use our hi speed WiFi, make some coffee or tea or grab some water.
If you're interested, we'll let you know how to get 24/7 access and opportunities to collaborate with our members. We also have a Lite package for those interested in just a few days of the month. We have a professional workspace, a place to launch-grow-evolve your business, and meet some good, friendly people. Close your work week out in a dedicated space designed for productivity. Bring a friend or colleague. Please RSVP here.
Can't make this day? Contact us at https://etccoworking.space/tour-and-free-day/ to schedule a tour or day pass. If you are new to ETC Coworking that first visit is on us!3 attendees
Past events
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