The Chicago Social Scene Meetup Group

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Chicago, IL, US

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$19.72
Wed, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM CDT
Chicago Entrepreneurs & Small Business Networking Dinner
Barcocina Lakeview, 2901 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL, US
A Party Of 7 Small Business & Entrepreneurs Networking Dinner is a revolutionary new event that is changing the way people network. Networking is the #1 most important key to thriving in the business world, so we created this event where you get to sit down with 7 to 12 other people looking to network over cocktails and/or dinner (many people order food but some people just have drinks... totally up to you if you want to eat).
This event is the perfect opportunity to network with potential business partners, investors, industry professionals and new clients.... Or just come on out and make some new friends! We've witnessed countless business connections and friendships form at our past events. Come enjoy fun and easy way to connect with others in a relaxed, low pressure environment.
This event is for...
Entrepreneurs! Small Business Owners! Startups! Freelancers! Gamechangers! Investors! Crowdfunding Experts!, Web & Marketing Industry Professionals, Business Professionals From All Industries, Etc.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your ticket doesn't cover food or drinks. There is a great selection of drinks and food you can order at the venue. Every person pays for their own tab. Your ticket covers the cost of us organizing and marketing the event.
HOW THE EVENT WORKS...
- At each Party Of 7 Small Business & Entrepreneurs Networking Dinner we choose a cool restaurant/bar with a great vibe.
- We book a table for 7 to 12 people.
- After you get your ticket we give you the table reservation name... You just tell the venue host the reservation name and you'll be directed to your table where you'll get to meet other small business professionals & entrepreneurs who are also looking to meet new people and expand their business/social circle.
- Our virtual host will walk you through the event via video on your phone (She will give you some fun and interesting icebreakers to help get the conversation started)
- Because there is no awkward check in process nor name tags, no one else at the venue will even know you're at a "networking event". It will just look like a group of friends having fun and talking around a table!
** QUICK NOTE: BECAUSE WE LIMIT THE SPOTS TO A MAXIMUM OF 10 TICKETS, THE EVENT WILL VERY LIKELY SELL OUT WAY BEFORE THE EVENT TIME GRAB YOUR TICKET ASAP TO MAKE SURE YOU GET A SPOT. **
HERE'S THE REALLY COOL PART!
This event has led to countless business connections and new friendships formed because after the event you'll be able to stay in touch with the people you met at the event by reaching out and contacting them on our app (it is a web based app so it's very easy to use and no download is necessary.
*** IMPORTANT! IF YOU DON'T SEE AN EMAIL FROM US AFTER YOU SIGN UP MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER. THAT EMAIL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT AND GETTING ONTO THE APP. IT'S A WEB BASED APP SO YOU DON'T NEED TO DOWNLOAD ANYTHING. ***
** QUICK NOTE: Because the venue is giving us their valuable table space we ask that you order either a 2 drink minimum or a food item off the menu (can be an appetizer).

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FAQ:

CAN I PAY AT THE VENUE DOOR?
We do not accept payment at the venue. You must pre-pay and get your ticket online.

DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE DRINKS OR FOOD?Your ticket doesn't cover drinks. There is a great selection of drinks (and/or food you can order at the venue). Your ticket covers the cost of us organizing and marketing the event.

HOW MANY WILL BE ATTENDING?
We usually have between 7 and 12 people in attendance. We always try to make sure we have a minimum of 7 (hence our name) people. We find that keeping the crowd to under 12 people you really get a chance to know people and make solid connections.

CAN I ARRIVE LATE?
Try to arrive on time or even a few minutes early.

CAN I COME ALONE?
Yes, about 85% come on their own.

ARE THERE DRINKS?
Yes, there's a full menu of great drinks you can order at the bar.

IS THERE FOOD AVAILABLE?
Yes you can order food. The venue has a food menu and great appetizers available to order.

For tickets and information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-entrepreneurs-small-business-networking-dinner-tickets-1558072048439?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICKING THE RSVP AND PAY ORGANIZER BUTTON ON MEETUP DOES NOT GET YOU A TICKET/ SPOT. YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE LINK TO THE EVENTBRITE PAGE AND PURCHASE A TICKET THERE. PRICE GOES UP AS EVENT TIME APPROACHES AND MAY SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE ASAP.

IF I ATTENDED A PAST PARTY OF 7 SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURS CAN I ATTEND ANOTHER ONE?
Absolutely! Come as often as you'd like.

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
While we don't have a dress code we ask that you please look neat/presentable. What you wear to work or what you'd where for after work happy hour drinks is fine.

IS THERE A REFUND POLICY?
If you need to cancel, please email us and we can transfer you to a future event. However we do not offer transfers if you cancel on the day of the event or don't show up.
1 attendee
Wed, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM CDT
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Online
Online Trivia Night - A Fun, Free Social Trivia Night On Zoom
Online
Sign up for free at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/855683130277

Get ready for a fun night of trivia on Zoom. Everyone is welcome and it's a really great time! Once you sign up, you'll be given a link to join a group of other people via video on Zoom. All you need is a laptop, phone or tablet to take part in the event. You'll enjoy an evening of fun trivia. We balance the questions making sure there are plenty of different topics and difficulty levels so everyone will have a good time. Our friendly host will be with you live on Zoom orchestrating the most fun trivia event you've ever been to!

You're welcome to hop on by yourself or join with friends. About 75% of people sign up by themself so don't worry if you're coming on alone! Our host will make introductions and put you on a team with other people so it's a great way to make new friends. It's a fantastic way to meet new people and we've witnessed countless friendships sparked at this event. In fact, the host gives everyone the opportunity to swap contact info with other people in the group at the end of the night if they'd like to. If you sign up with friends, the host will make sure to put you on a team with your friends.

* The event host will group you off into teams and you'll be playing as a team against the other groups. You're never put on the spot to come up with answers... you'll be working with your team to answer the questions. You'll answer great trivia questions in all of your favorite categories like pop culture, history, entertainment (music, movies & TV), arts & literature, science and more. The winning team gets a prize!

** QUICK NOTE: THIS EVENT IS COMPLETELY FREE TO JOIN AND ATTEND! IF YOU HAVE FUN, WE'D LOVE IT IF YOU'D DONATE/TIP THE HOST A FEW BUCKS. THE HOST WILL POST HOW YOU CAN DONATE/TIP WITH VENMO/CASH APP AND OTHER WAYS. IF YOU ENJOY THE EVENT WE'D LOVE IT IF YOU'D DONATE TO HELP KEEP THIS EVENT RUNNING BUT THERE'S NO PRESSURE AT ALL TO DO SO... WE KNOW THESE ARE HARD ECONOMIC TIMES SO WE WANT EVERYONE TO FEEL WELCOME TO ATTEND AND HAVE FUN WITH NO PRESSURE TO DONATE/TIP.

* If you come on your own you'll be put on a team with others who have also come on their own. If you sign up along with friends we'll be sure to put you and your friends on the same team. (The awesome part about this event is that you'll always be working with your team to come up with answers so you're never put directly on the spot to have to answer anything).

* We have several unique rounds of trivia which keeps it really fun and exciting. Some rounds are like traditional trivia nights (simply answering trivia questions), other rounds are totally unique and change at each event. Sometimes we may show you a series of photos and ask you trivia questions about the photos, other times we play games like "Reverse Family Feud" where you'd have to guess the least popular answers to our question (it's soooo much fun!), or sometimes we'll play a "Find The Common Link" game where you'll have to answer some questions and figure out the common link between all the answers.

** RSVPing on Meetup does not get you a spot. You have to sign up through the Eventbrite link.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE EVENT:

"I love trivia and this was one of the most exciting trivia nights I've ever been to." - Robert N.

"The questions were unique and interesting. Thanks for organizing such a great event!" - Charlene S.

"That was an absolute blast! By the end of the event I had already made some new friends" - Laura D.

"It was the best time I've had in a long time. The host did a fantastic job" - David M.

**** WIN PRIZES!! ****

QUICK NOTE: PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU'RE DEFINITELY GOING TO ATTEND SO WE HAVE AN ACCURATE HEADCOUNT. IT HELPS OUR HOST WITH PREPARATION IF SHE KNOWS HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE ATTENDING. THANKS!

Sign up for free at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/855683130277
2 attendees
Wed, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM CDT
•
Online
Online Trivia Night - A Fun, Free Social Trivia Night On Zoom
Online
Sign up for free at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/855683130277

Get ready for a fun night of trivia on Zoom. Everyone is welcome and it's a really great time! Once you sign up, you'll be given a link to join a group of other people via video on Zoom. All you need is a laptop, phone or tablet to take part in the event. You'll enjoy an evening of fun trivia. We balance the questions making sure there are plenty of different topics and difficulty levels so everyone will have a good time. Our friendly host will be with you live on Zoom orchestrating the most fun trivia event you've ever been to!

You're welcome to hop on by yourself or join with friends. About 75% of people sign up by themself so don't worry if you're coming on alone! Our host will make introductions and put you on a team with other people so it's a great way to make new friends. It's a fantastic way to meet new people and we've witnessed countless friendships sparked at this event. In fact, the host gives everyone the opportunity to swap contact info with other people in the group at the end of the night if they'd like to. If you sign up with friends, the host will make sure to put you on a team with your friends.

* The event host will group you off into teams and you'll be playing as a team against the other groups. You're never put on the spot to come up with answers... you'll be working with your team to answer the questions. You'll answer great trivia questions in all of your favorite categories like pop culture, history, entertainment (music, movies & TV), arts & literature, science and more. The winning team gets a prize!

** QUICK NOTE: THIS EVENT IS COMPLETELY FREE TO JOIN AND ATTEND! IF YOU HAVE FUN, WE'D LOVE IT IF YOU'D DONATE/TIP THE HOST A FEW BUCKS. THE HOST WILL POST HOW YOU CAN DONATE/TIP WITH VENMO/CASH APP AND OTHER WAYS. IF YOU ENJOY THE EVENT WE'D LOVE IT IF YOU'D DONATE TO HELP KEEP THIS EVENT RUNNING BUT THERE'S NO PRESSURE AT ALL TO DO SO... WE KNOW THESE ARE HARD ECONOMIC TIMES SO WE WANT EVERYONE TO FEEL WELCOME TO ATTEND AND HAVE FUN WITH NO PRESSURE TO DONATE/TIP.

* If you come on your own you'll be put on a team with others who have also come on their own. If you sign up along with friends we'll be sure to put you and your friends on the same team. (The awesome part about this event is that you'll always be working with your team to come up with answers so you're never put directly on the spot to have to answer anything).

* We have several unique rounds of trivia which keeps it really fun and exciting. Some rounds are like traditional trivia nights (simply answering trivia questions), other rounds are totally unique and change at each event. Sometimes we may show you a series of photos and ask you trivia questions about the photos, other times we play games like "Reverse Family Feud" where you'd have to guess the least popular answers to our question (it's soooo much fun!), or sometimes we'll play a "Find The Common Link" game where you'll have to answer some questions and figure out the common link between all the answers.

** RSVPing on Meetup does not get you a spot. You have to sign up through the Eventbrite link.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE EVENT:

"I love trivia and this was one of the most exciting trivia nights I've ever been to." - Robert N.

"The questions were unique and interesting. Thanks for organizing such a great event!" - Charlene S.

"That was an absolute blast! By the end of the event I had already made some new friends" - Laura D.

"It was the best time I've had in a long time. The host did a fantastic job" - David M.

**** WIN PRIZES!! ****

QUICK NOTE: PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU'RE DEFINITELY GOING TO ATTEND SO WE HAVE AN ACCURATE HEADCOUNT. IT HELPS OUR HOST WITH PREPARATION IF SHE KNOWS HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE ATTENDING. THANKS!

Sign up for free at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/855683130277
3 attendees
$15.98
Wed, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM CST
Chicago Networking Event: Make New Business and/or Social Connections
Barcocina Lakeview, 2901 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL, US
Get details and tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-networking-event-make-new-business-andor-social-connections-tickets-1391602744269?aff=oddtdtcreator
IMPORTANT NOTE: CLICKING THE RSVP AND PAY ORGANIZER BUTTON ON MEETUP DOES NOT GET YOU A TICKET/ SPOT. YOU HAVE TO CLICK THE LINK TO THE EVENTBRITE PAGE AND PURCHASE A TICKET THERE. PRICE GOES UP AS EVENT TIME APPROACHES AND MAY SELL OUT SO GET YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE ASAP.
Come mix & mingle at this networking event in Chicago. This event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your network. Whether you're looking to expand your clientele, make new business connections, find new investment opportunities, hire or get hired or simply connect with others, have a few cocktails and make new friends you'll definitely want to be at this event.
This Event Is For...
Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Startups, Freelancers, Gamechangers, Investors!, Crowdfunding Experts, Web & Marketing Experts, Job Seekers!, Etc. (and for people just looking to make some new friends).
This event is the perfect opportunity to network with potential business partners, investors, industry professionals and new clients.... Or just come on out and make some new friends! We've witnessed countless business connections and friendships form at our past events. This event is a fun and easy way to connect with others in a relaxed, low pressure environment. There are no speakers or sales pitches. It's just a place to come mingle with like minded people.
ICEBREAKERS TO WIN PRIZES!!!
At the beginning of the event our host will hand you a sheet of paper with icebreaker questions that you can use to get to know the rest of the people at the event. The icebreakers are optional but most people love them because they really help you get to meet people. In the email we send you before the event we'll explain exactly how the icebreaker works but essentially you'll be asking and/or being asked 3 fun and easy but thought provoking icebreaker questions. If you complete the icebreaker you'll be entered into a raffle and one of the event attendees will win prizes!
*This is a multigroup event so event responses are only a portion of the total number of attendees
An email we received about one of our recent events: "Thank you so much for throwing such a great event. The crowd was really great and everyone was super friendly. As a busy professional I don't get that much time to get out and meet people so it was nice to be in such a relaxed environment. Event well done!" - Danielle
FAQ:
HOW MANY WILL BE ATTENDING?
It ranges from event to event. We usually have between 40 and 80 people sign up.
CAN I ARRIVE LATE?
Absolutely. Arrive any time you'd like.
CAN I COME ALONE?
Yes, about 75% come on their own.
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
While we don't have a dress code we ask that you please look neat/presentable. What you wear to work or what you'd where for after work happy hour drinks is fine.
CAN I PAY AT THE EVENT DOOR?
We do not accept payment at the event door. We also change the venue at each event and don't give out the location to those who don't sign up. You must pre-pay online.
HOW LONG DOES THE EVENT GO?
The event is 3 hours long. You can arrive any time you'd like.
ARE THERE DRINKS?
Yes, there's a full menu of great drinks you can order at the bar.
IS THERE FOOD AVAILABLE?
Yes you can order food. The venue has a food menu and great appetizers available to order.
WHAT IS THE AGE RANGE?
Anyone of any age who wants to network is welcome
WHO ATTENDS THE EVENT?
Professionals of all sorts and ages
IS THERE A REFUND POLICY?
If you need to cancel, please email us and we can transfer you to a future event. However we do not offer transfers if you cancel on the day of the event or don't show up.
1 attendee