Breakfast Network Club
Chicago networking association that holds networking events for HR, executive, IT, sales and many other professions www.breakfastnetworkclub.org
Certified Commercial Investment Members-Illinois
http://chapters.ccim.com/illinois
Chicago Association of Private Equity Executives
www.capex.org
Chicago Association of Realtors – Commercial Division
www.chicagorealtor.com/
Chicago Bar Association
www.chicagobar.org
Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Licensing
This city department serves as a primary point of contact for all city services. http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/csbac
Chicago Manufacturing Association
www.cmcusa.org
Chicago Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development
This site can help find employees, if the business is service-related: www.cityofchicago.org/mowd
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
A business organization dedicated to helping its members grow, governmental advocacy and boosting the profile of the city’s business community. The chamber has many committees and affiliated organizations that can provide resources, networking and information about how to expand into northeastern Illinois. Contact: Donna Gutman, director of business development and membership. (312) 494-6703. www.chicagolandchamber.org
Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
An offshoot of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the nonprofit organization helps entrepreneurs and growing businesses connect with resources to help them grow. The center can also provide introductions to business services for companies looking to expand. www.chicagolandec.org
Community Bankers Association Illinois
www.cbai.com
Crain’s Chicago Business
Chicago-based business publication that highlights news, best practices, events and more. www.chicagobusiness.com
DuPage County Economic Development
www.dupageco.org/economicdevelopment/
Greater O’Hare Association of Industry and Commerce
An organization of businesses around the airport, this chamber provides networking, business-to-business advertising, relationship-building and other services to members. www.greater-ohare.com
Illinois Bankers Association
www.ilbanker.com
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
The state department’s Web site lists several state agencies, organizations and programs that can provide information and assistance when establishing a foothold in Illinois. www.illinoisbiz.biz
Illinois IT Association
Allows for networking, advocacy, resources and leadership to Illinois information technology companies. www.illinoistech.org
Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association
www.imba.org
Illinois Venture Capital Association
Advocates on behalf of the state’s venture and private equity investors, and allows for networking among its members. www.illinoisvc.org
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
www.lakecountychamber.com
McHenry county economic development corp.
www.mcedc.com
Tooling & Manufacturing Association
The association represents more than 1,300 Chicago-area companies that make tools, machinery and parts. www.tmanet.com
World Business Chicago
World Business Chicago is a nonprofit organization dedicated to boosting Chicago’s image as a global business destination. It offers assistance with economic and industry data, site location, state and local incentives, and contacts within the region’s private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. www.worldbusinesschicago.com
