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We now have over 650 members.  Please visit our Member Profiles to learn more about the people that can help you reach your goals, and update your profile to share information and help your fellow members.  Don't forget to add yourself to our main LinkedIn group.

We currently host TWO monthly networking events, in the afternoon and evening, both on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.  The afternoon group is split in two distinct groups - one for people in business and service providers and one for the people in transistion. After the intial networking, we spend an hour talking in each of the groups discussing more in depth of ideas that relate to the group. The evening group is more focused on having table top discussions and speakers.  See the group Calendar for all upcoming events and to RSVP. 

Vision2020 Business Conference & Expo -- "Insights Needed to Grow Your Business," was a great success. Our next conference is set for November 17, 2009 at the University Center in Grayslake, IL. Please check for emails on this..

If you are a business leader or entrepreneur looking to connect with other peers, we have a LinkedIn Subgroup for you - click here to join.

Are you looking for a job?  Are you a hiring manager, internal or external recruiter in search of qualified candidates?  If yes, Opportunity Connect is for you!  See the group Calendar for more details on our weekly accountability meetings.  Please also join our LinkedIn Subgroup by clicking here.

Our Mission:  To collaborate in sharing knowledge and skillsets in order to attain individual and group objectives.  To look for possibilities.  To focus on change that achieves results.  To think globally and act locally.  Our Vision:  To be recognized and respected as the premier group for expanding knowledge and making meaningful connections  in the Chicagoland area.  We believe in mentoring and coaching each other to achieve our full potential.  We do this by actively participating in regular activities for the group that will provide an enriching experience.

If you have questions, please contact any of our Board of Ambassadors, who oversee the month-to-month operations of the group:  Anup Manchanda , Scott Fishkin, Heather Richtfort &  Vicky Stingle .

Vision 2020 Conference: Instant Impact: Creating Business Growth Today

Vision 2020:    MAXIMUM POTENTIAL Building a platform for success

November 17, 2009 - 11:30am - 5 pm
University Center of Lake County, Grayslake, IL

 

How much stronger could your business be? Step out of the day-to-day grind and learn simple solutions for stepping up your success through expanding your resources and your reach. This half-day conference brings you and other business leaders together in one room to learn powerful strategies to take your business to the next level through finding the hidden areas of potential within your business, and in your network.

 

Are you a job seeker? This event also offers a great opportunity to network with local business owners and learn about the trends and tactics that matter to your potential employer.

 

Keynote Speech: Creating Your Brightest Possible Future
James M. Lynch, Author, Founder, JM Lynch Training & Consulting

As a Chief Possibility Officer, he creates with companies their BPF, Biggest Possible Future, a vision that will keep them inspired and that will attract to them right employees, the right customers and the right resources for them to grow and thrive no matter what the external circumstances at the time.

 

James is also co-founder of, Knowledge-Mint, with Matt Mansfield, and a contributor to the Huffington Post.

 

BONUS FOR ATTENDEES: All attendees will receive a free e-copy of James's book, The Hamlet Secret: A Self-directed (Shakespearean) Workbook for Living a Passionate Joy-Filled Life.

 

Teambuilding Secrets for Business Leaders

Tim Stewart, Founder, Reach for Your Dreams

Learn how to build and lead teams in a way that creates big value, and big business results.

 

The Business Owner's Guide to Networking for Success

Mario Feijoo, CPA, Elite Accounting and Business Services

Anup Manchanda, VP, Teleprime

The conference co-founders share techniques for developing meaningful connections with others that have led them to business success.

REGISTRATION:

Cost:  $65, Lunch included

To register online go to http://vision-2020.net/next-conference


Vision 2020 is a series of conferences dedicated to helping Chicagoland small businesses succeed.


November Evening Meeting - Day Change

In November, we have a one-time change for our evening meeting -- we will be meeting on Monday, November 9th, still in The Amber Room located at Mickey Finn's in Libertyville at 412 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Look out for the annoucement and the email..

November's Evening Meeting Topic:  join us for a Twitter workshop.  What is it, how do you use it, learn some of the lingo, how to find & be found by other "Tweeps," learn the top Twitter resources online, as well as how Small Businesses, Non-Profit Organizations, and Job-Seekers are using this free tool to their advantage.  If you have a laptop with wireless capability, please bring it along and jump on in to Twitter yourself. 

About The Amber Room:  Mickey Finn's upper level, can accommodate seated groups of up to 150 people and up to 200 people reception style.  The Amber Room has an upscale-casual, friendly atmosphere that can be dressed-up for more formal occasions such as weddings and rehearsal dinners.  We can also accommodate your business meetings.  Our microphone/PA system, projector (laptop compatible -- for those power-point presentations) and screen and high-speed internet access can all help make your next meeting go smoothly!  So, whatever the occasion, let us do the planning for you!

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