… BROWN BAG DISCUSSIONS SCHEDULED FOR 2012 Service Applications in SharePoint MOSS Migration Planning New SharePoint Implementation Whats with the SharePoint Cloud Business Connectivity Services Architecture & Topology SharePoint & .NET Workflows Custom Content Type & Taxonomy Security, Roles and User Profile Synchronization SharePoint Search Types Generally speaking, Microsoft SharePoint 2010 makes it easier for people to work together. Using SharePoint 2010, you can set up Web sites to share …

Join fellow IT Managers, IT Professionals, Solutions Architects, Technical Decision Makers, Developers, and Architects when Neudesic, LLC. explores cloud computing. Learn from industry experts about Microsoft’s cloud services operating system, Windows Azure, and how it fits into your company's bigger picture. Take the first steps towards understanding the features, functionality and value of the Azure platform, and what it takes to develop and deploy applications to the cloud. Meetings are hoste …

Meet other local architects, landscape architects, designers, and other creative professionals using VectorWorks and/or Sketchup in their work. Learn from each other and find helpful resources.

… .), practice (scrum, XP, TDD, FDD, BDD, etc.) or role (Dev, Test, BA, BSA, PM, Architect, etc.). Meetings will range in topics from requirements, design, analysis, architecture, development, programming, testing, implementation, etc...

This meetup is dedicated to incubating the support, continued education, and networking of building performance professionals, including: -Building Engineers and Operators -Contractors, Builders and Architects -Energy Auditors and Diagnosticians -Inspectors, Appraisers and Realtors -Inventors, Suppliers and Manufacturers of High-Performance Products -Researchers, Trainers, and Policy/Program Directors We meet once a month in the Chicagoland area to participate in short trainings, ask and answer …

ID Chicago is the Windy City's newest social network and common interest group created to talk about cool products and people in architecture and design. Convening regularly in design showrooms across the city, ID Chicago brings together architects, designers, builders, engineers, real estate developers, enthusiasts and friends for drinks, music, dynamic conversation and an unprecedented look at the brightest ideas coming out of Chicago. We love to talk about innovative product design and we ho …

Data 2.0 Chicago is the Midwest arm of the DataWeek.co and Data2Summit.com events in San Francisco. We host over 500 innovative data companies from Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce to MongoDB, Kaggle, and InfoChimps at our yearly conferences & summits. Topics cover big data, cloud data, NoSQL, API's and mashups, open data initiatives, and data platforms.   The Data 2.0 meetup group is for entrepreneurs, data scientists, investors, engineers, database admins, data architects, and professionals i …

… A leads group usually have anywhere from 15-40 committed members that represent non-competing businesses – realtors, mortgage brokers, contractors, web designers, consultants, financial planners, accountants, software developers, recruiters, HR consultants, business development professionals, CPAs, corporate trainers, carpet cleaners, landscapers, architects, attorneys, chiropractors and countless others. These members work to actively cross-refer and generate leads for one another in th …

This group is for Chicago-area Web and Mobile Designers, Developers, Information Architects, Usability Experts, UX Designers, Web Producers, Programmers, Flash Animators, etc. - anyone involved in the designing, developing, programming and implementation of web sites and mobile applications. Sorry, but since this group is about meeting face to face every month, only people residing in the Chicago area will be admitted. At our meetings we'll network with others in the industry; compare …

This group will consist of BI professionals, data consumers, data evangelists, Sharepoint developers, data & enterprise architects, and business stakeholders  looking to leverage corporate assets through the information lifecycle and capitalize on advancing technologies. During our meetings we will discuss the following topics: Data strategies and roadmaps ERP and data rationalization Master Data Management Data Governance Operational assessments  Enterprise Data Management  Design Functional & …

Do you want to become active in the 9/11 Truth Movement? Do you want to make a change, but don't know how? Then this is the meet-up group for you! It's OK to ask questions. Now is the time to get active and connected here in Chicago. Other topics we discuss include globalization, preserving our civil liberties, torture, the current illegal wars of aggression, Tax Honesty, the Federal Reserve, the North American Union, the current police state, and the RFID chip. We are a dedicated, diverse, …

This group was formed through the American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter as a knowledge community for those interested in the Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture. IFRAA Chicago provides and exchanges knowledge, insight, and creativity among those who create and use religious art and architecture.

This group is focused on developers and architects who have a deep desire to collectively solve challenges related to CQ5. This group was created specifically for Chicago professionals. This group’s only intention is to provide a forum where technical practitioners can exchange ideas and seek support.

community for the discussion of the convergence of design science and software development / engineering, resulting from non-linear and dynamic complexity of the software ecosystem. Construct practice frameworks, etc. Open to software researchers, architects, engineers, designers, scientists, developers, programmers, analysts, and users

This meetup is for anyone who cares about digital content--editors, content strategists, writers, content managers, translators, communicators, and information architects, to name a few.

The Fairway Network is a women's golf organization for Chicago based women professionals of all skill levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced). Besides being able to play more often and improving your golf game, you will be able to meet several great women and make contacts in all areas of industry.  We have over 100 members who are attorneys, architects, financial advisors, banking and IT professionals as well as representatives from many other industries.  We sponsor 4 weekend leagues  a …