“ Hi my name is Nick. I'm a black professional who's been in his field for over ten years. Looking to meet like minded indidviduals, make contacts and have fun! ”

“ Hi! I love reading SARK's books and I am interested in doing activities with other SARK fans! ”

“ I'm Kyria... not good at the intro thing.... ”

“ hello Everyone I am into event planning and I am always looking for different ways and people to network. ”

“ Hello, I am an Image Consultant, specializing in Head to Toe Makeovers, Closet Analysis and Personal Shopping, looking to network with others in the industry. ”

“ Non-Profit to Raise Funds: I patronize two worthy causes for abandoned street children:- 1: Covenant Hse. NY www.CovenantHouse.org 2. www.hamaraproject-goa.org (in India) Please keep me informed of a meet-up group in Chicago. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to network and to meet new people and to expand my business in the area. ”

“ Hi! I love to find good deals anywhere. Always open to finding more & even going with other people who share the same interest. I frequently go to Crossroads on Clark - 2nd hand store... if anyone is interested! ”

“ My 2007 goal was to be a volunteer in one of the nonprofit organizations. It will be my way of connecting and giving back to the community. I am recently divorced and have alternate weekends off with my daughter where I can do some volunteer work. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am looking to expand my business in this area. ”

“ I really enjoy working with people in the philanthropic community. I work in all areas concerning non-profits. If I can't help directly through my own non profit (ChicagoNonProfit.org) I'm sure I can point you in the right direction. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to plan parties, whether they are extremely large or consist of only 6 people. I would love to network with others to create opportunities for myself and the people I work with. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in volunteer work :) ”

“ JOIN US! Dining Out & Social Activities-Break bread w/foodies,visit cool venues--theater events,movies,bars/dance clubs,karaoke,comedy shows,bowling, musical & theatrical productions,sight seeing/architect tours,etc. http://diningout.meetup.com/510/ ”

“ I have just moved to the Chicago and am looking to network. Thanks! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I work in the non-profit area, and so would like to meet other like-minded people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested :) ”

“ Hi I am in Bolingbrook and I am a Mortgage Consultant, Melaleuca consultant and organizer of a non for profit Single Mothers Of Culture. I love getting out meeting and networking with new people. ”

“ I teach and promote Latin dancing throughout the Midwest. www.sultrysalsa.com I organize Sultry Salsa Dancers & Blazing Bachata Dancers http://salsa.meetup.com/66/ & http://dance.meetup.com/378/ Narce & I seek friends for clubbing. Salsa es Vida! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new people who have common interests with me. Learn from them as well as be helpful to them to expand my event planning business and help them expand their business as well. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in breaking into the Event Planning business and would like the chance to network with as many people as possible! ”

“ I am new to to event planning industry and would like the opportunity to network with others in this field ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in starting my own business in these fields. ”

“ I want local Event Planning Meetups because I want to learn more about what's out there for independent event planners as I have started my own business. ”

“ I want local Event Planning Meetups because my goal is to become a successful event planner. My sister and I plan to go into business for ourselves and this is new to the both of us. We will need all of the help we can get. ”

“ I have been involved in Event Planning for the last few years and love it!! I work at one of the most beautiful venues in the city. I love having the freedom in the job to be creative and meet new people at the same time. ”