With 11 networking groups (8 networking and 3 alliance groups), there is bound to be one that is right for you. Reach out to the Schaumburg Business Association office to learn more, (847) 413-1010.
Meets: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday from 8:00-9:00am
Description: A non-compete, proactive, serious-minded referral group focused on B2B members
Membership View: Owners, Trusted Advisors, or Professionals with over 2 yrs in their current position
Chair Person: Kelly Anderson
Meets: Second Thursday of every month from 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Description: Peer advisory group, meeting specifically to help one another with business items
Membership view: Business owners, P&L responsibility/chief decision maker
We are a peer advisory group. Our objective is to be a place where members can bring problems or opportunities and get candid, objective feedback from fellow business leaders. Although members don’t have to carry the title of CEO, they do have to be the chief decision-maker for their organization and have bottom-line P&L responsibility. We are a non-compete group, so we don’t allow competitors of existing members to join.
Open for new members: Non-compete
Chair Person: Michael Erickson
Meets: 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month from 8-9am at 1933 N Meacham Rd Schaumburg (corner of Algonquin and Meacham Roads)
Description: Connections strives to 1 - Support fellow group members through education and resources. 2 - Build trusted business and personal relationships.3 - Become advisors and challenge members to play big. 4 - Cultivate and connect referrals to group members. Our values are Resourcefulness, Leadership,& Community.
Chair Person: Dave LoSavio
Meets:The first and third Thursday of every month. The first Thursday is over breakfast at a local restaurant and the third is a formal meeting.
Description: Powerful B2B referral generation, business development group, dedicated to aggressively providing members with quality business referrals.
Chair Person: Rich Kraybill
Meets: 3rd Friday of every month 11:30-1:00pm
Description: A group designed for SBA Nonprofit members, (which includes Nonprofit Staff, Board of Directors and dedicated volunteers) to provide a safe space to tackle challenges, gain access to free training and resources, and work together to further their impact reach. We also open to philanthropic arms of for profit companies.
Chair Person: Katie Berganske-Frank
Meets: Monthly (meeting/socials)
Description: To provide minority entrepreneurs opportunities of connecting withfellow business owners, potential clients, mentors, and business contacts, allof whom will help take their business to the next level.
Chair Person: Chet Tambre, Brandon Cork, Vandana Walia
Meets: 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, Noon to 1:00pm.
Description: POP was born when a few great networking friends decided they wanted something more from a non-compete networking group. They knew they could mold this vision into something cool, inspirational and effective. The goal is to progressively build long lasting relationships and maximize their outcomes in order to continue to grow their own and other's businesses. They aspire to serve their community by assisting non-profit organizations in the vision and mission of their causes.
Chair Persons: Kari-Ann Ryan View group members.
Meets: Every Wednesday at 7:30 am
Description: A non-compete, proactive group of business professionals whose objective is to provide a weekly networking program to generate new business through referrals from fellow members.
Open for new members- Non-compete
Chair Person: Lee Owens
Meets: Every Thursday from 11:30-12:30pm
Description: A non-compete group which makes networking a positive, rewarding, and fun experience by building relationships between members.
Open for new members- Non-compete
Chair Person: Tawni Barbanente
The FOCUS Group
Meets: First and third Thursday of every month at 7:30 a.m.
Description: A non-compete group of business professionals dedicated to providing high-quality introductions that will grow our member businesses. We emphasize professional development and accountability along with business support group through group discussions. Our primary focus and passion is to make certain our members receive the highest quality introductions to grow their business and strengthen their network.
Membership view: Business owners, executives, experienced sales
Open for new members: Non-compete
Chair person: Richard Eisenhuth
Meets: Fourth Tuesday of every month, noon-1:30 p.m.
Description: The Women's Alliance is the first women-only, SBA-sponsored networking group. Our goal is to refer business while caring for and supporting each other, our businesses, and the community. We are professional, progressive, and focused on making strong, meaningful connections. We offer Socials, Masterminds, Happy Hours, Volunteer and Charitable Opportunities.
Open for new members: Yes.
President: Gregg-Brooke Koleno
Meets: Committees - 1st Tuesday of every month from 12:00 – 1:00pm
Events – 1 per month, no set date
Description: An ambitious and diverse group of young professionals connected by the Schaumburg Business Association with the purpose of creating networking relationships, enhancing professional skills, engaging civically, and providing career resources for future leaders.
Non-exclusive, non-referral, 1 person per company max for committee meetings
Content & events are geared towards individuals with less than 10 years in the workforce
Chair Person: Riley Anderson
