OK, boys and girls, get out your iPhones, laptops and crackberries, this week's events seem to be all about social media, which works for me since I'm a total addict. The more you learn about how to leverage social media to aid your job search, the better off you'll be. So come out - even if you have no idea what social media is.
Free Stuff
A big, bold, outdoor tweetup in the middle of downtown with entertainment, nametags, food, drinks, live tweets and giveaways.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Pioneer Court (the courtyard immediately south of the Tribune Tower at 435 N. Michigan Ave.)
Cost: Free
We all know diet and exercise contribute to good health but, apparently, so does networking. The Intentional Networkers host Dr. Bob Wright, CEO of the Wright Business Institute, as he shares his tips for using networking to create abundance in your life.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The 404 Wine Bar, 2856 N. Southport Ave.
Cost: Free
A shopaholic's networking dream. Enter to win a makeover, taste free samples, get a shoe shine and sip wine - all while talking to ChicagoNow bloggers.
Thursday, Sept. 24, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
900 N. Michigan Avenue (shops)
Cost: Free
Sunday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Oz Park, 2021 N Burling Street
Cost: Free
Mingle with and learn from new media producers and other creative people at a showcase of various productions created by folks in the Chicago new media scene.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Fig Media, 1120 W. Granville Ave.
Cost: Free
Workshops
Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Francesca's Fiore Restaurant, 7407 W. Madison Street, Forest Park
Cost: $5 at the door ($15 membership required after two meetings)
Open networking event followed by guest speak Glenn Raines of Social Media Move, who will be talking about the "laws of attraction" in social media marketing.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Rocco's Cafe and Pizzeria, 1925 N Lincoln Ave.
Cost: $10 (includes pizza and non-alcoholic beverage)
Etc.
Women's Biz Net Council and the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce join forces for this networking event.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Onion Pub & Brewery, 22221 Pepper Road, Lake Barrington
Cost: Tickets start at $35 and are not available at the door
Network with professionals, one-on-one, a few minutes at a time.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
170 West Ontario St.
Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members, $35 for walk-ins (includes "nibbles")
