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CLICKABLE ORGANIZATIONS LIST

(alphabetical)

 

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We in Chicago are lucky to have so many active organizations through which we can learn and network.  Following is a list of 28 organizations active in Chicago, and geared toward IT professionals.  For each organization we have included a web address and a description taken from the organization’s web site (in May of 2002, usually from the “About” page).  These descriptions are intended to give you an idea of each organization’s mission and goals – check the web sites for more details.  (Many of these web sites are maintained by volunteers -- if you can’t access a web site, or find the information you need, you may need to try again later.)

 

If you know of an organization that has not been included in this list, please contact us at UpFront Recruiting, at info@upfrontr.com or 312-642-6555 so that we may update our list. 

 

Association for Computing Machinery, Chicago Chapter

www.acm.org/chapters/chicago/

 

International:

ACM is the world's oldest and largest educational and scientific computing society. Since 1947 ACM has provided a vital forum for the exchange of information, ideas, and discoveries. Today, ACM serves a membership of more than 80,000 computing professionals in more than 100 countries in all areas of industry, academia, and government.

 

ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, is an international scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the arts, sciences, and applications of information technology. With a world-wide membership of 80,000, ACM functions as a locus for computing professionals and students working in the various fields of Information Technology.

 

ACM Special Interest Groups Guide

ACM's Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in 34 distinct areas of information technology address your varied interests - programming languages, graphics, computer-human interaction, and mobile communications, just to name a few.  Each SIG organizes itself around those specific activities that best serve both its practitioner- and research-based constituencies. Many SIGs sponsor conferences and workshops and offer members reduced rates for registration and proceedings.  SIGs also produce newsletters and other publications, or support lively e-mail forums for information exchange.  Choosing to join a SIG may be one of the most important decisions of your career.

 

Chicago Chapter ACM

Chicago Chapter ACM meets frequently, generally at the DePaul campuses.

 

Chicago ACM SIGs

ACM SIGART Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of ACM's SIGART group sponsors quarterly meetings on various subjects in the field of AI. We've had presentations from the academic side, such as a tutorial on the history and basics of neural networks - to the practical industry side, such as the testing of expert systems.

 

CHI-Squared

http://www.acm.org/chapters/chi-sqrd/

 

Welcome to CHI-Squared!

 

CHI-Squared is the local SIG for the Chicago area chapter of ACM SIGCHI (Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction). We meet approximately once a month during the academic year (usually on a Wednesday evening, starting around 6/6:30pm).

 

The purpose of CHI-Squared is to build up a local network of HCI professionals and students in the greater Chicago area. In particular, our primary aims are:

 

·         to provide a forum where HCI professionals in the local area can come together to meet and exchange ideas,

·         to gain a better understanding of the type and range of HCI work being conducted in the local area, and

·         to gather and provide information about HCI resources and experts available in the local area.

 

For more background information about CHI-Squared, see the web pages on our history and our bylaws

 

Association of Internet Professionals, Chicago

www.aipchicago.org

 

AIP, International

Representing more than 9,500 individual Internet Professionals and over 150 leading Internet industry companies and educational institutions, The Association of Internet Professionals (AIP) is the premier professional association of the Internet industry.  The AIP exists to unify, support and represent the global community of Internet professionals. The organization also serves as a forum for the ideas, people and issues shaping the future of the Internet industry.

 

AIP's benefits and programs are designed to help members succeed in today's rapidly-evolving Internet/Intranet/Extranet marketplace.  Responding to members' needs, our list of benefits is constantly evolving. Here's a sampling of some of the benefits AIP provides our members: 

 

  • Up to date, current industry news important to you as an Internet Professional;
  • A meeting place and networking hub for the diverse fields of expertise in the profession;
  • Discounts on vital goods and services, ranging from low-cost insurance and financial planning to software and connectivity to travel and leisure;
  • A resource for information on various government, legislative, and regulatory activities worldwide to help our members keep up-to-date with important news and updates;
  • Industry research and standards for professionalism, including compensation, certification and training, and more;
  • Representing members' rights globally and establishing standards (both ethical and quality);
  • Members-only discussion lists on topics in design, business, and technology AIP's private job service and career enhancement;
  • And much more.

 

AIP was founded through the alliance of the Internet Developers Association (IDA), and the International Society of Internet Professionals (ISIP) in April of 1997. Later that year, the new entity was renamed the Association of Internet Professionals (AIP).  In December, 1997, AIP acquired the Webmasters Guild (WMG), bringing the WMG's sizeable stable of chapters and its chapter development program to the conglomerate.

 

The diversity of the AIP membership base allows our members to better network. AIP members would rather network with those they can do business with, rather than just their competitors. AIP's individual membership includes those from all aspects of the Internet industry, however senior executives and technical/design professionals are in the majority:

 

42% senior management. Defined as positions at the vice-presidential level or above - the decision-makers.

 

41% technical/design. Defined as any non-senior management position with a technical or design focus.

 

10% freelance. Defined as independent contractors, the self-employed or any other similar situation.

 

7% business. Defined as any non-senior management position with a business administration, sales, or marketing focus.

 

AIP's corporate membership is equally diverse, including both industry leaders and smaller pre-IPO companies in a variety of business segments, ranging from hardware and software to web design and consulting to ISPs and telcos to financial services and legal firms.

 

Today AIP is the largest professional association serving the Internet industry, with more than 35 local chapters, spanning more than 30 countries and growing rapidly.

 

AIP Chicago

Meets monthly throughout Chicagoland area; the calendar includes other meetings which are of interest to Internet professionals

 

Association for Multimedia Communications

www.amcomm.org

 

Who is the Association for Multimedia Communications?

Members and Sponsors of the Association for Multimedia Communications are individuals, small businesses, corporations and educational institutions involved with or interested in interactive multimedia and the Internet as communications tools.

 

What do you do?

Membership interests and expertise include authoring, programming, scripting, writing, design, graphics, animation, audio, video, training, education, marketing, public relations, advertising, technological services, hardware manufacturing and software development.

 

What is your mission?

  • To promote the widest possible understanding and use of Interactive Multimedia and the Internet. 
  • To encourage the use of interactive multimedia and the Internet as communications tools for training, marketing, education and entertainment. 
  • To expand the knowledge and cooperation in our fields of interest by providing a common meeting ground for technicians, creatives, decision makers, educators and students to share ideas and learn from each other.
  • To promote high quality, high abilities, and high production values. 
  • To demonstrate the latest hardware and software solutions for interactive multimedia and the Internet in real world applications. 
  • To promote computer literacy at every level of society.

 

When are the meetings held?

  • Monthly general meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month
  • LingoSIG meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month
  • WebSIG meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month
  • Info Architecture SIG meetings are held at various times

 

CAMP IT Expo

www.campexpo.com

 

For 17 years, the CAMP IT EXPO has been the most cost-effective way to market IT solutions to Midwest enterprises.  The show features a highly focused audience and a table-top format.  The attendees are the IT decision-makers at the largest enterprises in the Midwest. They do the buying for millions of employees.  Attendee titles include CIOs, VPs, Directors, Manager, IT Staff.

 

Check this site for details on the October 9, 2002 CAMP IT Expo.

 

Chicago Computer Society

www.ccs.org

 

Welcome to the Official Web Site of the Chicago Computer Society (CCS), a not-for-profit 501 (C)3 educational computer user group

 

From New User novice to IT experts, there is something for everyone and a chance to share knowledge with others.

 

The Chicago Computer Society is the largest personal computer user group in the Chicagoland area. We have 8 CCS Chapters and about 20 Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that meet regularly throughout Chicago, the suburbs and Northern Indiana. There is a meeting or event nearly every day of the month.

 

We offer our members and guests a wide range of networking and learning opportunities. If you're a beginner, CCS membership is a great way to learn how to get the maximum use of your computer with minimum confusion. If you're an expert, you can meet people with similar interests, expand your knowledge, and show off your skills.

 

Feel free to browse through our site, attend one or more of our meetings, or volunteer to help.

 

We are glad to have you visit us!

 

Special Interest Groups

Access                                   Fourth Monday                    7:00 p.m.

Access Developers             2nd Tuesday                         6:00 p.m.

ACT!                                      Second Wednesday            7:00 p.m.

Digital Imagery                     3rd Wednesday                    7:00 p.m.

Internet (Downtown)           Second Tuesday                  5:30 p.m.

Internet (Indiana)                 1st Thursday                        7:00 p.m.

Internet (South)                    Fourth Tuesday                   7:00 p.m.

Microsoft Server Tech        1st Thursday                        5:30 p.m.

Office/Suite                           Second Wednesday            6:00 p.m.

Senior                                     Thursdays (Every)               9:00 a.m.

Web Design/Promotion      1st Sat.                                   1:00 p.m.

Web Development               Second Saturday                  10:00 a.m.

Windows (South)                First Tuesday                       7:00 p.m.

Word Process (South)        Second Tuesday                  7:00 p.m.

 

Chicago Java Users Group

www.cjug.org

 

The Chicago Java Users Group (CJUG) is dedicated to promoting Java related technologies in a network world. It is an arena where you can exchange information, problems, ideas, experiences, resources, and questions related to the Java language. We provide Java users with meetings, discussion groups, forums, panels, lectures, and other similar programs concerned with the development and exchange of research data relevant to the Java language. We help coordinate workshops, training, and special interest groups to further the purpose of the group.

 

Welcome to CJUG's Information Page!

 

CJUG is a group that is dedicated to providing a forum to share items of interest to the Chicagoland Java community. CJUG is comprised of over 100 members from various companies throughout the Chicagoland area, representing several IT disciplines. CJUG meets once a month, most notably the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at a predetermined location (see our Current Events page for more information on events, etc.)

 

If you are interested in attending a meeting, please check out our Current Events page for the next meeting date/time/location and topic. Membership information is easily available on our new site here, and please feel free to email us at cjug@cjug.org with your questions, etc.

 

Chicago PHP User Group

http://chiphpug.php.net

 

Chicago PHP Users Group is comprised of a wide variety of individuals, from beginners to experts, learning and helping each other manage their PHP projects.

 

Meet monthly, Type A, 434 W Ontario, Suite 300, Chicago

 

Chicago.PM (Chicago area chapter of the group Perl Mongers)

http://chicago.pm.org

 

Chicago.PM is the Chicago area chapter of the group /Perl M([ou]nger|aniac)s/, an informal organization of interested Perl programmers, users, readers, writers, hackers, mungers, manglers, and even a few innocent bystanders.

 

The purpose of the group is to provide interested parties the chance to get together once in a while, and enjoy some good food and/or drink. If the conversation ever turns around to Perl topics, that's fine. But we won't push you.

 

Chicago Software Association

www.csa.org

 

Membership is corporate and entitles all employees to participate in CSA activities and events at member rates.

 

THE CSA VISION

To be a leading proponent for the software industry by fostering collaboration within the industry, promoting the information technology environment, and influencing public policy.

 

THE CSA MISSION

The Chicago Software Association offers value to its members through networking and professional development opportunities, offering solutions to work force challenges, creating connections for capital formation for member companies, and providing methods for member companies to enhance their competitive edge.

 

The CSA is a regional industry trade association which serves all of Illinois and a 150 mile radius around Chicago (including southern Wisconsin and Northern Indiana).

 

The CSA and its member companies are dedicated to building a vibrant industry in the Silicon Prairie. Industry members include software, IT training, IT consulting, and Internet provider companies. The CSA currently has over 550 members.

 

In addition to a number of annual events, and frequent discussion forums, the CSA hosts a number of roundtable lunches throughout the month, covering a specific topic for each lunch.  Roundtables include:

 

  • CEO Roundtable for Companies with 1-10 employees
  • CEO Roundtable  (11+ Employee Group Western Suburbs)
  • CFO Peer to Peer Roundtable
  • CFO Roundtable
  • Human Resources Roundtable
  • IT Consulting Roundtable
  • Marketing Roundtable Brown Bag Lunch
  • Sales Roundtable Brown Bag Lunch
  • Web Services Roundtable
  • Wireless Roundtable Brown Bag Lunch

 

ChicWIT (Chicago Women In Technology)

www.worldwit.org

 

Welcome to WorldWITTM

A world for women in technology and business.

A resource for professional women to share ideas, network, mentor, and learn on a local and global level.

 

WorldWit is a global, online and offline networking community for business women in technology organizations and professions. We started the organization in mid-1999 in Chicago, and it has spread to include thousands of women in nearly forty metropolitan areas, over five continents. The heart of WorldWit is our family of email discussion groups (list-servs) on which women share advice and information about jobs, careers, business and technical problems, "life-support" issues like personal services, and lots more.

 

There are now over 50 WorldWIT email lists around the globe, with over 20,000 subscribers. Each list is slightly different depending upon the personalities of the people who subscribe to it. All of the lists are free and aim to provide a forum for women to share ideas and information.  Chicagoans can subscribe to ChicWIT (Chicago Women in Technology).

 

 

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Technology Tuesdays

www.chicagolandchamber.org

 

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Technology Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., 330 N. Wabash, #2800, (312) 494-6709, email: slahalih@chicagolandchamber.org

 

Chicagoland Electronic Commerce Initiative (CECI)

www.ceci.org

 

About CECI

Definition of Electronic Commerce:
Any use of electronic networks and technology for commerce and other economic activity including: the use of electronic communication as the medium through which goods and services of economic value are designed, produced, advertised, promoted, catalogued, inventoried, purchased, delivered and accounts settled. (Global Information Infrastructure Commission Position Paper on Electronic Commerce, Final -- September 8, 1997/v1.5).

 

Mission:
To promote the growth of electronic commerce through education and to facilitate the adoption of standards that are open, optimal and effectively use public, private, hybrid and virtual private networks.

 

Vision:
CECI is an organization that provides a forum for information sharing among its members specifically targeted to the field of telecommunications, electronic commerce and the Internet. An additional function would be to provide an unbiased, third-party certification board for electronic commerce technology and applications.

 

Values:
CECI is an organization that embraces the open architecture and decentralized control of the Internet. CECI is, however, an organization that acts as a resource for its members as they seek to implement effective strategies for electronic commerce.

 

Meetings:

CECI's Meetings are scheduled on the second Wednesday of the month. We now allow for more flexibility. In months where there is a lot of administrative activity (usually January and over the summer) CECI does not have a direct meeting, but refers "participants" to selected non CECI events. 

 

Chicagoland Sybase Tools User Group

www.cpbug.org

 

ColdFusion Users Group

www.cfugorama.com/cfugorama/chicfug

 

Fig Leaf Software started the very first CFUG, or ColdFusion User Group, in July 1996.  Fig Leaf Software is a Macromedia Premier Partner for Consulting and Training services. Fig Leaf is dedicated to the education and support of computer professionals developing web sites using ColdFusion, a product of Macromedia Corporation, for Internet, Intranet and Web application development.

 

COMDEX Chicago

www.comdex.com

 

April 15 – 17, 2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Eve

www.digitalevechicago.org

 

About DigitalEve!

DigitalEve is a global, non-profit organization for women in new media and digital technology.

 

As a women-focused and community-based organization, DigitalEve draws upon the collective strength of its rapidly growing worldwide network of local chapters to create a united voice that recognizes and emphasizes the influence of women in the field of new media technology - at all levels of involvement, ages, cultures, and abilities.

 

DigitalEve offers the opportunity for women and their communities to close the gap between women's contribution to and the lack of recognition for their efforts in new media. DigitalEve encourages and depends upon the strength and growth of its chapters, just as it organizes a network of programs, companies, services, content providers, and other resources for the women within the global DigitalEve network.

 

Digital Eve Chicago

DigitalEve Chicago is a collaborative community that provides wisdom, resources, and technology to empower, educate, and create opportunities for women in the digital world. For us, the "digital world" encompasses all technology -- not just the Web or new media. Our members include people who work with technology directly or indirectly -- programmers, designers, writers, account executives, sales representatives, public relations professionals, and producers of both traditional and online media.

 

We are the Chicago chapter of DigitalEve, a global nonprofit organization for women in new media and digital technology, committed to advancing the role of women in the digital world. DigitalEve was launched in Fall 2000, and we officially launched our chapter in September 2001. In addition to the resources offered through the global organization, our chapter benefits both its members and the Chicagoland community through networking opportunities, online resources, education opportunities, and mentoring programs.

 

DE Chicago Happenings

DigitalEve Chicago provides opportunities to network, learn, contribute and be a part of Chicago’s digital community. Since our chapter began forming in January 2001, our members have: ...represented DigitalEve Chicago at the largest gathering of women in technology ever held in Chicago ...enjoyed a panel discussion about job-hunting in the current market ..launched a mentoring program introducing inner-city girls to technology ...and much more. We have chatted over coffee, met for cocktails, and gathered in people’s homes to shape the organization whose web site you are now visiting.

 

So what are you waiting for? Take a few minutes to join DigitalEve Chicago, and be a part of the community!

 

Monthly Meetings

In marking your schedule for future meetings, keep in mind that we usually plan the monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month whenever possible.

Meeting Location: The Illinois Institute of Art • 350 N. Orleans • Room 124

 

First Tuesday

www.firsttuesday.com

 

First Tuesday is the world's leading network for innovation and technology.

 

With over 50,000 active members worldwide, the First Tuesday network includes 49 cities in 29 countries across five continents and brings together the leading players in the technologies sector: entrepreneurs and managers of new ventures; venture capitalists and investors; service providers; and "intrapreneurs" and technology managers in corporate entities. No other such company operates in as many cities with such local depth as First Tuesday.

 

First Tuesday cities hold monthly events, such as: the Classic event, which traditionally brings together the full range of a city's membership on the first Tuesday of the month; Thought Leadership events, which bring together leading experts to brainstorm on issues in the technology sector; or Wireless Wednesday events, which are focused on the wireless segment of the telecom sector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granite Lotus Notes/Domino User Group

www.granite-ug.org

 

Welcome! GRANITE is proud to bring you an exciting array of presentations, technical seminars, cyber forums and other valuable resources. Our members benefit throughout the year by sharing information with each other at our meetings and via our Domino website.

 

GRANITE Meetings are held the first Monday of every even-numbered month, generally at the IBM Building in downtown Chicago at Wacker & State, Room 1103, from 9 am to 3 pm

 

GRANITE Technical Workshops are generally held the first Monday of every odd month.  Technical workshops start at 4 p.m. and end around 6 p.m. Sessions are held in various suburban locations.

 

Technical Workshops are hands-on, PC-based help forums. Workshops start with a short technical presentation, i.e. tips and techniques, and end with attendee discussion and problem-solving. So, bring your laptops, database problems and any helpful hints to share with others.

 

IEEE Computer Society, Chicago Chapter

www.computer.org/chapter/chicago

 

About the IEEE

The IEEE (Eye-triple-E) is a non-profit, technical professional association of more than 377,000 individual members in 150 countries. The full name is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., although the organization is most popularly known and referred to by the letters I-E-E-E.

 

Through its members, the IEEE is a leading authority in technical areas ranging from computer engineering, biomedical technology and telecommunications, to electric power, aerospace and consumer electronics, among others.

 

Through its technical publishing, conferences and consensus-based standards activities, the IEEE

  • produces 30 percent of the world's published literature in electrical engineering,  computers and control technology,
  • holds annually more than 300 major conferences and
  • has more than 860 active standards with 700 under development.

 

About the IEEE Computer Society

With nearly 100,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading organization of computer professionals.  Founded in 1946, it is the largest of the 36 societies of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

 

The Computer Society's vision is to be the leading provider of technical information and services to the world's computing professionals.

 

The Society is dedicated to advancing the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing technology. Through its conferences, applications-related and research-oriented journals, local and student chapters, distance learning campus, technical committees, and standards working groups, the Society promotes an active exchange of information, ideas, and technological innovation among its members. In addition, the Society maintains close ties with the US Computing Sciences Accreditation Board and Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, monitoring and evaluating curriculum accreditation guidelines.

 

With over 40 percent of our members living and working outside the United States, the Computer Society fosters international communication, cooperation, and information exchange. To meet the needs of our members conveniently and efficiently, the Society maintains service center offices in Brussels and Tokyo, in addition to a publications office in Los Alamitos, California, and the headquarters in Washington, DC.

 

Chicago Chapter

Chapter activities are open to all members of the IEEE Computer Society. Our chapter usually combines with the Fox Valley Subsection of the IEEE to sponsor events. There is currently no membership fee for the chapter. Most of our presentation meetings are open to anyone, IEEE member or not. See the list of recent meetings.

 

 

 

 

 

Independent Computer Consultants Association, Chicago Chapter

www.icca-chicago.org

 

The Independent Computer Consultants Association's (ICCA) goal is to support the success of independent computer consultants in providing professional services to their clients.

 

The ICCA Chicago Chapter holds monthly meetings which are open to the public.

 

Through chapters, educational conferences and programs, government and vendor relations activities, publications and electronic forums, ICCA members encourage high standards of performance in the industry, increased understanding of computer resources within the client community, and enhanced recognition of the computer consulting profession as a valuable and important resource for today's computer dependent society.

 

The Internet Society

http://www.isoc-chicago.org/

 

The Internet SOCiety (ISOC) is a professional membership society with more than 150 organization and 11,000 individual members in over 182 countries. It provides leadership in addressing issues that confront the future of the Internet, and is the organization home for the groups responsible for Internet infrastructure standards, including the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the Internet Architecture Board (IAB).

 

The Society's individual and organization members are bound by a common stake in maintaining the viability and global scaling of the Internet. They comprise the companies, government agencies, and foundations that have created the Internet and its technologies as well as innovative new entrepreneurial organizations contributing to maintain that dynamic. Visit their home pages to see how Internet innovators are creatively using the network.

 

ISOC has the inside track on nearly all the major technology issues and political issues affecting the development and growth of the Internet.

 

ISOC-Chicago

The three-fold mission of ISOC-Chicago will be:

·         To provide a channel for members to have a collective voice expressing our inputs to ISOC regarding the future of the Internet and the standards which govern it.

·         To help educate those who live in this area about the importance of the Internet, the technologies which enable it, and the importance of participating in this great internetworked capability that is rapidly changing our Society. 

·         To promote the professional development and education of our members through exciting education programs, presentations and tours of local businesses and organizations who are directly involved with the Internet.

 

Meetings: ISOC-Chicago meets about once per month.

 

Microsoft Internet Developers Group

www.midg.org

 

Mission

The mission of the Microsoft Internet Developers Group (MIDG@Chicago) is to share information about and promote the adoption of Microsoft Internet technologies. The group is focused on the needs of corporate developers in creating business solutions.

 

Meeting Locations

MIDG is happily sponsored by IMG, a Chicago-based e-Business consulting and training firm.  All meetings are held at one of our three locations in Chicago, Schaumburg, and Bloomington. 

 

If you live in central Illinois or Chicago's suburbs, there's a MIDG meeting near you! MIDG@CentIL is held on the second Wednesday of each month at our Bloomington office. Also, we're offering meetings in various suburban Chicago locations such as IMG's Schaumburg office, Microsoft's Downers Grove office, and United Stationers' office in Des Plaines. Be sure to check out the Meetings page for where we'll be meeting.

 

The OMNI User

An Association of Chicagoland Computer Professionals

www.omniuser.org

 

The Omni User is Chicagoland's largest and oldest association of computer users. We specialize in the IBM midrange platform and associated computing devices including local area networks serviced by the midrange platform, remote computing equipment and peripherals. The Omni User meets monthly to share educational and practical experiences, mailing the monthly newsletter to over 1100 local computer professionals.

 

Society for Information Management, Chicago Chapter

www.simnet.org

 

Established in 1968, the Society for Information Management (SIM) is a not-for-profit organization of information technology experts, including CIOs, CTOs and emerging IT leaders, as well as key professionals within the IT community, such as academicians and consultants. SIM provides its diverse membership with a sound infrastructure to pool their insights. The result: access to international IT perspectives, continuing education opportunities and an elite network of peer resources through programs designed exclusively for the information management executive.

 

The SIM Mission

To support IT leaders by:

  • Increasing the knowledge base of SIM members and associates
  • Giving back to local communities
  • Being the voice of the IT community on critical issues
  • Developing the next generation of effective IT leaders

 

SIM Chicago

Chicago SIM is a chapter within the Society for Information Management (SIM), a prestigious professional association of executives, academics, and consultants in the information management field. Membership is limited to the top information executives in leading business or public sector firms and key academic contributors to the field. SIM's mission is to provide international leadership and education in the successful use of information technology to meet business objectives.

 

Chapters of SIM are geographically based. Chicago serves the Northern Illinois area represents and is one of approximately 30 chapters of SIM worldwide.

 

The Chicago Chapter conducts a number of important services for its members, including coordinating with SIM International regarding worldwide issues of vital interest to all SIM members, and offering focused services to the Chicago Area members such as monthly events hosted in Chicago, CIO roundtable's, new member orientation, member directory, community service activities. The Chicago Chapter has established the following overall goals & objectives:

 

  • Provide a forum for I.S. members to network.
  • Provide an opportunity to hear presentations about important to I.S. issues.
  • Provide a setting for the critical examination of I.S. problems & opportunities.
  • Provide support to the community, leveraging our collective I.S. capabilities.
  • Provide a connection to I.S. colleagues inside and outside of Chicago.
  • Provide support for additional goals & objectives as determined by the Chapter needs.

 

Membership

When you become a member of SIM, you join 3,000 of the world's premier IT executives. You also become part of an organization that understands and helps you to meet the challenges you face each day.  SIM provides you with both practical and insightful business solutions, along with educational  opportunities for professional development and growth.

 

Whether you choose to join SIM as an Individual, Enterprise, Enterprise Plus, Academic Institution or Vendor Partner member, you're guaranteed access to the information most relevant to helping you reach your personal and professional objectives.

 

Membership in SIM is based upon specific criteria. Prospective members must complete an application form and submit the application for review by the Executive Committee. For further information about membership in the Chicago Chapter on SIM, contact the current Membership Chair of the Chapter.

 

pinkslip*party

www.pinkslipparty.org

 

what is a pinkslip*party™?

  • Picture a networking event and career fair hybrid, focused on uniting job seekers with companies seeking skilled professionals in every area of the technology industry.
  •  A forum to quickly start successful new relationships between employees and employers. Find a job / find a great new hire.

turn-about* inc. is a Chicago-based not-for-profit company and periodically hosts pinkslip*parties in Chicago

 

Technology Executives Club

www.technologyexecutivesclub.com

 

 

Our Mission

The Technology Executives Club is a professional education and networking association for Hi-Tech and eBusiness executives. The Club's mission is to help executives grow their business using the Internet and related technologies.

 

There are three key objectives to accomplishing this mission:

 

1.        Provide a forum for gathering Hi-Tech and eBusiness Executives;

2.        Provide practical information for transforming your company into an eBusiness using the Internet and related technologies;

3.        Acting as a catalyst for new alliances and access to key service providers.

 

 

Members

Our members are director level and above from two primary segments. The first is the High Technology segment, which includes software, technology, Internet, internet services, infrastructures (such as telecommunications), dot.coms, and any company that utilizes Internet and  Related technology in its product or service offering. The second segment are the “ebusiness" executives.  These executives are from enterprise (brick and mortar) companies, mid cap and above, that have primary responsibility for their company's use of the Internet and/or Internet strategy

 

 

SIGS

These groups meet quarterly to discuss a specific topic or discipline.  Meetings are content based and there will be an event program.  There is no limit on attendance at these meetings.  Meetings can be held at a member's site or at a facility selected by the SIG.  Technology Executives Club will assist with the online registration and promotion of the event.  SIG Co-Chairs will be responsible for program content.

 

eBusiness Exchange SIG
The eBusiness Exchange group - open only to Director, Vice President of eBusiness, or similar title - will explore building e-businesses in a corporate environment.

 

Finance & Venture Capital SIG
This SIG will focus on a wide range of relevant topics such as venture capital financing, the IPO process, new accounting and tax rules and regulations, treasury and cash management best practices, risk management, performance measurements, and alternative forms of financing.

 

Global Business SIG
This SIG serves as a forum for members to discuss and exchange ideas regarding how globalization and the Internet impacts their business - opportunities, challenges and solutions. This SIG aims to assist Chicago companies succeed in a global economy by identifying and addressing common practical issues, particularly when doing business electronically over the World Wide Web. 

 

Human Resources & eLearning SIG
This SIG focuses on helping executives successfully use cutting edge technology in the human resource function.

 

Internet Marketing SIG
This SIG is a forum for marketers to share ideas and information on how to integrate the Internet and related technologies into a fully integrated marketing approach.

 

Legal Issues in e-Business & Technology SIG
This SIG is designed for

·         C-Level Executives from High Technology Companies

·         Legal Counsel, Compliance Officers and Key Business Decision Makers from Fortune 1000 Companies who have an interest in learning about the legal and regulatory issues facing their businesses.

 

Security & Risk Reduction SIG
This SIG will serve as an open forum for members to expand their knowledge regarding the hot topic of Security.

 

Software & ASP Industry SIG

This SIG will explore the business, operational and legal issues and considerations involved in this rapidly changing industry.

 

UniForum Chicago

The International Association of Open Systems Professionals

www.uniforum.chi.il.us

 

National

Since its inception in 1981, UniForum has served as a professional association for end users, developers, and vendors to promote and exchange information about the practices and benefits of open technologies and related hardware, software, applications and standards. UniForum members include:

 

  • MIS and DP Directors
  • Systems and Network Administrators
  • Technical Executives and CIOs
  • Systems Integrators
  • Software Developers
  • Engineers
  • Value-Added Resellers
  • Systems Vendors

 

Mission Statement

UniForum is an international vendor-independent not-for-profit association that the use of open systems, based on shared industry standards.

 

Central to this mission is the delivery of high quality educational programs, conferences, publications, on-line services and peer group interaction.

 

Chicago

UniForum Chicago is the Chicago area affiliate of UniForum. UniForum Chicago has monthly educational meetings to provide a local forum in the Chicago area for open systems and UNIX discussion and to provide an opportunity to meet other professionals in our field.

 

PerlSIG

Hosts meetings periodically

 

Webgrrls

www.webgrrls.com/chicago_il/

 

Mission Statement

Webgrrls International provides a forum for women in or interested in new media and technology to network, exchange job and business leads, form strategic alliances, mentor and teach, intern and learn the skills to help women succeed in an increasingly technical workplace and world.

 

Welcome to the Chicago Chapter of Webgrrls!

This chapter is dedicated to supporting the membership in their quest to utilize technology in innovative ways to further their careers, free themselves from the confines of traditional work environments, and assist others in their exploration into new possibilities made possible by emerging technology.