Since 1919, The Illinois Federation of Business Women's Club (IFBPWC) has been empowering working women to achieve their full potential through advocacy, education, and information. The Downtown Chicago IFBWC Chapter formed in the Fall of 2007. We are an all-volunteer, membership-based organization, comprised of professional women of all ages and professions. We meet in downtown Chicago for monthly for brown bag lunches and occasional after-work events Meeting topics are focused on issues impact …

This group is for the 21-30 year old black woman who does not fall in to the typical category. Look no further, this meetup group is for you! I was inspired to start this group after watching Issa Rae's The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl web series. Are you new to the Chicago area? Would like to have a good time? How about meet new people and form friendships? If so, then you should join! This group strives to from a sisterhood between black women who are open to exploring other activities …

This group's purpose is to cultivate a tribe of like-minded, intelligent, independent women in our twenties to meet for some coffee, breakfast, and worth-while conversation. This group is reserved for women in their twenties who are either new to Chicago or who want to branch out of your social circle. This group is a place not only for engaging new friendships, but also unearthing new restaurants. At the present time, I will schedule a brunch every other Sunday. As this meet-up evolves, I hope …

Are you always the only one in the room? Need a safe place to vent among other women who share your concerns? Looking for an opportunity to socialize/network with other Women in IT? Want to enhance your personal and professional development while sharing experiences and learning from like-minded professional women just like you? Then this meetup group is for you!! Join us now and become an "IT" Girl today!

A group to make friends with other women new to Chicago, have a cocktail or dinner, a good laugh, and enjoy an interesting read. We currently meet once a month to discuss a book selection, but are also branching out for happy hours, movies, festivals and other adventures. Our members tend to range in age from 20s to mid 30s, but all are welcome!

If you are a woman who rides a bike for work, pleasure or sport (or all three), this is the page to meet other women with the same interests. This page was developed by a group of female cyclists to create a gathering place for information and resources to help more women ride and/or race bikes together by growing our community.

I am excited that YOU are here on this page and are wanting to join this fabulous group of women.  I know that you will bring with you some awesome ideas and we can't wait to meet you!!! We are a social circle of 30 to 40 something women Geting together to do fun, creative, artsy, tasty, social, athletic and adventurous activities!   We are all about bringing women together and creating GREAT friendships.  Whether you’re new in town like me, or because some of your friends are moving away, whate …

Fit4Mom Chicago offers pre/postnatal fitness programs for women at all different stages of life!  We offer Fit4Baby prenatal classes, Stroller Strides and Stroller Barre workouts with your stroller, and Body Back mom-only high intensity interval workouts.  Check out http://chicago.fit4mom.com for complete class details! We also offer free Plum Moms Club activities- weekly playgroups, moms nights out and more.  Check our calendar for all of the details!  We look forward to meeting you and your li …

Welcome to the Chicago Woman Developers Meet-up Chicago Women Developers (CWDevs) is run by a group of women from a variety of background and technical expertise. We have one thing in common: we are passionate about coding and we are passionate about women in tech. We host a variety of classes and events for women at all technical skill levels, see you soon.

Why are there so few women leading and influencing the UX & design industry? Why can we count on one hand the number of female UX/design leaders in Chicago? Our goal is to provide a safe place for women to learn, mentor, and support each other in UX/design and related fields. Through this community, we can build women up and empower them to make an impact in both our industry and the world. Do I have to be a lady? Some dude: "I can always tell a lady when I see one." Mae West: "Yeah? What do you …

Welcome to the Chicago Polyamory Women's Group the only poly group in the area that's exclusively for women. Polyamory is the practice of freely developing your own kinds of honest, informed and consensual relationships with multiple partners. Our purpose is to create a support network for women exploring polyamory, or dealing with their individual poly situations. At most poly gatherings, men outnumber women and sometimes dominate the conversations by their sheer numbers. Our founders saw a ne …

We are a group of Chicago women in our 20's and 30's looking to read good books, and MOST importantly socialize with other interesting, friendly, and fun women. Please see the "About" link for more information. UPCOMING BOOK SELECTIONS (if chosen): under the "About" link

Hey girls! So I started this group for young women like myself who want to meet other girls who enjoy running. To join this group, please be in your 20's or 30's and single with no kids. I'm sorry for these restrictions, but I feel that it's a little easier to make new friends that you click with if you're in similar stages of your life. Running events and races will be held in both the city and the burbs. Feel free to suggest any races that you're interested in doing!

Sometimes it's great to be in a women only environment and do something sophisticated, fun, interesting, unique, or just plain hang out! All the better when it's free or inexpensive! If you know of something happening in the downtown area and would like a group of women in their 20's & 30's to join you, post it here. If you are an organizer of a women's only meetup and would like to invite ladies outside of your meetup to an event, please feel free to post it here as well! I only ask that you …

Hello! Are you ready to revolutionize the way in which you are dating? Are you tired of the same ole meetup scene with the same faces? Do the bars and clubs fail to satisfy your dating needs? Do you feel as though eharmony and match.com is just not your cup of tea? Then welcome to my world! BEBWSM was created to change they way you approach dating while at the same time providing you with new faces, professional attitudes and beautiful people. There is a need within the minority community that n …

This is a group for women looking to meet other pregnant women who live in Lincoln Park and surrounding neighborhoods in Chicago. We  get together for a various activities in the neighborhood or anything else that looks like fun.

This is not your typical meetup group. This group is about making real, lasting friendships. I've found that with other groups, you rarely make new friends. You just hang out with strangers at that event, and that's it. Well, let's change that with this group! :) When you join this group, you are acknowledging that you are interested in making real friends, and that it's okay for other members to contact you via e-mail if they think you might have stuff in common, and visa versa. The demographi …

The Fairway Network is a women's golf organization for Chicago based women professionals of all skill levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced). Besides being able to play more often and improving your golf game, you will be able to meet several great women and make contacts in all areas of industry.  We have over 100 members who are attorneys, architects, financial advisors, banking and IT professionals as well as representatives from many other industries. We sponsor 4 weekend leagues  an …

Whether you’re flirting with the game or already involved, Women on Course invites you to enjoy all the benefits the golf lifestyle has to offer. You don’t have to spend five hours on the course to take advantage of the networking and social benefits. This one-of-a-kind group allows women to meet like-minded females at hosted events, which come in a variety of fun and creative formats. Guests have the chance to hear golf and lifestyle speakers, locate the 'fashionable' golf apparel and are given …

The Association of Women Professionals is a women's organization dedicated to assisting women in expanding networks, finding opportunities and developing their skills. This group is for Members and Non-Members who are interested in attending our networking events. Currently our events are held in the Chicagoland area.  In 2012, we will be adding networking groups in New York City and Southern Florida.

Money is so taboo...you usually don't talk about it unless forced to, right? People hide from it, are embarrassed by it and some people think its just plain rude to talk about. I don't want to remain ignorant about money any longer and I don't want to do this alone, so let's get educated about finances together! I am NOT a certified financial planner, just a work-at-home mom trying to learn how to manage money and invest it. I started this group to meet other women who are taking control of the …

Welcome to Young Entrepreneur Women of Chicago We are the Only Real Entrepreneur Group in the Chicagoland Area. You joined the rest, now work with the BEST! We are not a Networking Group, but a group for Entrepreneurs to Learn, and Create Real Joint Ventures, and Business Cross Promotions We host Only 1 Event Every Month. Register at: http://nicegirlsfinishlast.com

Along with separation and divorce come challenges never faced before. Many women in their 30s are beginning families while the life a of woman in her 30s facing divorce brings a whole new set of issues that are much different than those of their friends enmeshed in family life. This group provides a place where women can find a good laugh, a friend for a good cry when needed, and everything in between.

ChickChat’s monthly Women’s Networking Soirees bring women together in interesting and inspiring venues to try new products, learn about topics and meet local entrepreneurs and each other; all while sipping delectable cocktails and noshing on great food. ChickChat also helps women connect with local and international charities dedicated to improving the lives of people all over the world. In addition, a few vendors show off truly unique wares and, a bit of shopping might occur. For a night, …

Networking in High Heels (NiHH) is the premier women-only networking community striving to give women at all levels of business the connections, resources, and expertise that will increase success and boost profitability. With a wealth of expertise spanning a variety of industries, NiHH focuses on uniting women at all levels of business, from interns to owners, to share the common goal of success.

The Project Chicago Lair is a non-commercial dating, relationship, and sexuality support group for adult men in the Chicagoland area. We seek to help men become more successful in achieving their goals in their sex lives and relationships with women by fostering a community in which men can come together for beneficial discussions of these, and related issues, in an atmosphere that is both honestly critical, yet supportive and non-judgmental, as well as one in which men can form lasting friendsh …

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 …

Ladies! Is your best friend a guy? OR Has your boyfriend and his crew become your social life? Are you craving some girl time? If you're looking to get out and meet new female friends who have more to say than "Oh MY GOD, I love your shoes! Um, where's the bathroom? AND... Oh sorry, was that your boyfriend?" Welcome to the Dirty Girls' Social Club - Northside edition! We are the kind of women who think dirty jokes are always in good taste, fix our own plumbing (OR TRY TO), occasionally belch a …