BEsSOLE™ is a hip new way to look at the world of doing good. Fair Trade, Organic, and Socially Conscious is no longer a weaved pattern of raw carrots and sad people. It is a way of life that is compassionate, healthy, and inspiring. Like minded people doing good!

This is a group that gets together to discuss investments and the week's Market activity. It's open to individual investors looking to discuss investments, provide their insights and learn from the insights of others.

**This is a brand new meetup for 2013**  We work in tandem with the new premier REIA group in Appleton.  Sign up for access there at www.AppletonREIA.com  It's going to be a GREAT year! This group is for real estate investors, flippers, wholesalers, rehabbers and those who support us in the trades. We all come together to teach, train and share ideas as well as buy/sell/trade deals. If you're looking for a group where you can learn how to get into the arena of making money in real estate, this i …

Meet with other local people who engage in short-term trading of stocks (day/swing trading), options, futures, currencies, etc.

For mature gamers (18+) looking for like-minded people who are interested in the multiple diversity of games, such as table top, board, trading card and video games around the Illinois and Wisconsin stateline area.

This group was created for makeup artists, hair stylists, photographers, skincare lovers or anyone who loves the beauty idustry and would like to learn more about it in a less formal setting. Our topics will range from  the basic how to of makeup and hair to live photo shoots, working on a set ,bridal  seminars,  etc.. I'm a  trainer and recruiter for a prestige skincare company and a Chicago based freelance makeup artist with 15 years experience. I abslolutley love what I do and wanted to share …

We play games! Come join us while we try out new games as well as play fan favorites! Playing here is free, though we do sell games, as well as snacks and drinks. Is there a game that you would like to play? Suggest it to us, or bring in your own copy! We love to try new games. So come on down bring your games and your friends, and make some new ones here. Above all else, have fun!

The Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Area Chamber of Commerce (GLMV) is the largest and most active chamber in Lake County, Illinois. The GLMV Chamber of Commerce is an active and positive voice on behalf of its members, working to create a favorable environment for business. The GLMV Chamber is an advocate for business, actively supporting and promoting local business in the bustling Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills area. We further provide numerous prog …

Photographers of all levels from beginner to professional meeting to trade ideas and techniques in order to better their ability.

We are an informal, inclusive progressive social group. Meet other people in Schaumburg and surrounding suburbs who are fighting the good fight. Many liberals and progressives in the NW suburbs think they're the only ones when in reality they live in liberal-leaning neighborhoods. Come on out and meet your neighbors! More about the Drinking Liberally network: http://livingliberall... Subscribe to the Schaumburg Drinking Liberally mailing list. What is Drinking Liberally? Raise your spirits while …

The Fox Valley Cooking Club is for cooking enthusiasts of all ages - people who love cooking and love to eat! Everyone is welcome - no matter your level of culinary expertise! Meetup locally with other people who love to cook and/or experience food dining. Come to share or come to learn! Trade recipes, recipe tasting, cooking parties or demonstrations, cooking tips, ideas, cookbooks, and also visit various dining establishments for fun. Please join us to ENJOY the company of others all the magic …

You don't have to go into the city to find people who love videography! I'm sure there are others out there just like me that love to shoot video but don't want to have to drive an hour just to get together to trade ideas and learn new things. All skill levels are welcome and all formats as well. Whether you shoot HD Digital video, MiniDV, VHS, heck, even film, let's get together!

This group is focused on the creation of video games, largely via the Unity3d game engine and editor. Our goal is to foster a community for interested would-be game creators to trade and collaborate on ideas. We're composed of professionals and hobbyists which include animators, programmers, designers - basically, creative types. If you fit any of these categories and wish to partake in a project, learn something new from other members or simply hang out you're welcome to drop in.

Open to current and aspiring web designers, this group aims to provide a forum for education, information sharing, and networking among designers. Our meetings focus on topics such as usability, tools of the trade, SEO, email marketing, photography, managing customer expectations, and some technical stuff like CSS and cross-browser compatibility. Join us to gain valuable information and contacts within the web design profession and industry.

. This is for all people who want to cook more at home to create more quality family time. Learn how to cook quick healthy meals that won't be boring to your family! Make it a fun experience and learn to teach your children to cook their own meals and bake their own desserts. I created this site for people who love to trade recipes and meet new friends! Ok if you don't know how to cook, come to learn!

This group is for people interested in playing... Collectible Trading Card Games like Magic: the Gathering, WoW TCG, Legends of the 5 Rings, etc. Roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, etc. Miniature table top games like Warhammer, Warmachine, etc. This group is run by Lake Geneva Games, and is meant to help coordinate face-to-face gaming so we can enable, empower, and grow the local gaming community.

This group will meet to study and understand Quantitative topics in financial engineering. Typically this group will be working through a chapter each month from a well known book in quantitative finance. However, this group is by no means an academic only group. Some of the group members will form organizations to try out the strategies studied in the real world (By actually pooling capital together and forming an investment club or joint venture). Topics that will be discussed: Volatility, …