Chicago Organizations, Chapters, Groups, Associations

• APICS - Chicago Chapter - Local chapter of manufacturing and service industry education and certification organization.

• ARMA Chicago - Local chapter of Association of Records Managers and Administrators International; features meeting and education, membership and committees and links.

• Association Forum of Chicagoland - Focuses on support of association and nonprofit management. Includes education programs, awards, membership information and members directory, advocacy programs for bringing association headquarters to the region, and contacts.

• CABE - Chicago Association for Business Economics - Provides a forum for individuals who use economic analysis in their work to meet and exchange ideas and information. Membership includes economists and business professionals from various industries. Monthly speaker luncheons are featured.

• CAPEX - Chicago Association of Private Equity Executives - Supports its members engaged in buyout, venture capital, and other private equity investing. Includes listing of member firms, program calendar, and contacts.

• CEO Networking Group - Monthly business networking group meets in Northbrook and Chicago.

• Chicago Association of Spring Manufacturers Inc. - Offers listing of spring manufacturers and wire forming companies and their capabilities. Provides educational and networking services and conducts trade shows where machinery, materials and services are displayed.

• Chicago Book Clinic - Professional association representing book publishers, vendors, editors, writers, graphic designers, and independent contractors. Membership open to companies and individuals and site features an events calendar, awards, and news.

• Chicago Compensation Association - Local affiliate of the American Compensation Association educates and develops compensation professionals.

• The Chicago Farmers - A non-profit, non-partisan organization providing information, educational programs, and a forum for discussing issues in agriculture, efficiency and competitiveness in a global economy.

• Chicago Print Production Club - A non-profit professional and educational organization for people in all aspects of print production. Information on meetings and events, education, job bank, links and press releases.

• Chicago Society for Coatings Technology - Offers social and educational programs to industry professionals in the coating, paint and varnish products industry. Meetings, workshops, history, newsletters featured.

• The Chicago Tax Club - Local trade organization for tax accountants. Offers membership information, committee listings, workshop and seminar calendar and links.

• CRM Association - Chicago - Professional association providing a forum for education, networking and practical advice in the disciplines of Customer Relationship Management. Includes meeting and events calendar, sponsorship opportunities, links and resources.

• DAMA Chicago - Local chapter of the Data Management Association; offers meetings, newsletters, presentations, certification information and resources.

• The Executives' Club of Chicago - Membership organization and business forum of area executives. Offers luncheon programs, international conferences, and industry area briefings.

• Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals - Chicago - Local chapter of the HFTP provides meetings, events, certification programs, job listings, and resource center to its members.

• HRMAC - Human Resources Management Association of Chicago - Professional trade organization that offers its members support and networking through education programs, events and activities, job bank, and contacts.

• Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, Chicago Section - Advances knowledge and disseminates information for the improvement of the lighted environment to the benefit of society. Includes information on local meetings and program calendar, educational workshops, links, and contacts.

• Independent Writers of Chicago - The IWOC is a nonprofit professional association of freelance writers who work primarily throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

• International Society of Performance Improvement - Chicago - The CISPI seeks to improve human performance in the workplace using human performance technology (HPT); support members through online news, articles, monthly meetings, workshops, links and resources.

• Lithographers Club of Chicago - Offers educational and social programs and services to area lithographers, printers and publishers.

• MIT Enterprise Forum of Chicago - Dedicated to helping the entrepreneur community of the greater Chicagoland area by reaching out to local start-ups, high technology, venture capitalists, angels, and the professionals who support them. Includes upcoming events, sponsors, and membership information.

• National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) - Chicago Chapter - Features member directory, continuing education, seminars, member directory, monthly tip on organizing, and chapter merchandise.

• National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI), Chicago Chapter - Helps members improve their skills, network, and contribute to the professional development of their peers. Features CFO of the Year awards program, news, events calendar, and officers.

• Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) Chicago - Local chapter of national association of product development professionals. Features details on education, events, career, and sponsorships.

• SAMA - Strategic Account Management Association - Develops and promotes the concept of customer-supplier partnering for managing national, global and strategic account relationships. Offers networking and events calendar, opportunities, products and services, publications, and contacts.

• Society of Fire Protection Engineers, Chicago Chapter - Support for fire protection engineering and allied fields in the greater metro area. Features newsletters, education programs, meeting and seminars.

• Strategic Management Association - Offers networking opportunities, products, services, publications, issue groups, events and programs schedule, archives and contacts.

• TMAC - Treasury Management Association of Chicago - Not for profit professional organization focused on providing a forum for its members for the exchange of ideas, concepts, and techniques related to cash/treasury management. Newsletters, conferences, scholarships and contacts are featured.

• World Trade Center Chicago - Located in the Merchandise Mart, a member of the World Trade Centers Association. Features information on events, programs and services, and contacts.

• American Marketing Association (AMA), Chicago Chapter - Contains volunteer opportunities, upcoming marketing events, a list of services, and membership information.

• Business Marketing Association (BMA) of Chicago - Professional training, development and service organization. Site provides resource, program, activity and event calendar information.

• Chicago Association of Direct Marketing (CADM) - Provides support, education and networking opportunities to direct marketers. Job bank, code of conduct, events calendar, and contacts are featured.

• Chicago Interactive Marketing Association (CIMA) - Supports professionals on the cutting-edge of interactive marketing and advertising. Programs and events calendar, press releases, sponsors, job listings, and contacts are provided.

• Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Chicago Chapter - Support and networking for public relations practitioners through programs, services, and events. Calendar, members directory, resource finder, and a talent exchange are showcased.

• American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chicago - Introduces its location, staff and activities and lists events. Also gives information on selecting an architect.

• Architects, Designers and Planners for Social Responsibility (ADPSR), Chicago Chapter - Non-profit organization focused on arms reduction, protection of the natural and built environment, and socially responsible development. Chapter meeting and events calendar, advocacy programs, and contact details.

• Chicago Women in Architecture - A not-for-profit organization for women in architecture and related professions. Includes calendar of events, membership and committee information.

• Society of Architectural Historians, Chicago Chapter (CSAH) - Non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to educating its members about architectural history. Features events, tours, membership benefits and directory.

• US Green Building Council (USGBC), Chicago Chapter - Focuses on providing sustainable building design and construction through education. Meeting calendar, membership benefits, projects and services are showcased.

• ACM Chicago - Local chapter of the Association for Computer Machinery; features include monthly meetings with speakers, local special interest group in artificial intelligence and contact information.

• BDPA, Chicago Chapter - Black Data Processing Associates provides professional development programs and services to position its members at the forefront of the information technology industry.

• Chicago Access Users Group - Special interest group for developers and users of Microsoft Access, the database software application. Includes meetings calendar, contacts, and links.

• Chicago Chinese Computing Professional Association (CCCPA) - A non-profit organization that promotes professionalism, exchange ideas and nurture friendship among its members and other computer professionals.

• Chicago Quality Assurance Association - CQAA promotes software quality principles and practices within area companies. Programs, events and information exchange.

• CJUG: Chicago Java Users Group - Representing a wide variety of IT disciplines and applications. CJUG meets once a month, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Presentation archive, membership information, and mailing lists are featured.

• Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR), Chicago Chapter - Local public interest alliance of computer scientists and others concerned about the impact of technology on society. Features meeting and events calendar, area resources, and links.

• Independent Computer Consultants Association (ICCA), Chicago Chapter - Offers monthly meetings to support networking and professional development. Features meeting calendar, newsletters, discussion list, and member benefits.

• ISACA Chicago - Information Systems Audit and Control Association - Provides information for members and guests regarding programs, support and networking opportunities.

• ISOC Chicago - The Chicago Chapter of the Internet Society provides members with meetings, message board, resources and links.

• Rest of Us, The - Apple Macintosh computer user group. Features news, group information, events, newsletters, and networking for the Chicago Mac community.

• Chicago Elevator Association (CEA) - Networking and information portal for building owners and elevator contractors, consultants and parts suppliers. Member directory, events calendar, and FAQs are showcased.

• CRCA - Chicago Roofing Contractors Association - Provides education, support and networking to area professionals. Includes members directory and contact list, including distribution suppliers, contractors, and manufacturers.

• Industrial Designers Society of America (ISDA) Chicago - Provides support services, networking opportunities, and educational programs to members. Features a book club, debate club, sponsors list, an events calendar, and contacts.

• Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago - Supports mechanical contracting firms in labor relations, communications, educational seminars, government affairs and engineering services

• Center for Neighborhood Technology - Promotes public policies, new resources and accountable authority that support sustainable, just and vital urban communities.

• Chicago Community Loan Fund - Nonprofit, community development loan fund offers low-cost, flexible financing products and technical assistance to nonprofits in the metropolitan area. Site includes text, photos, case-studies, downloads and related resource links.

• Chicago Department of Planning and Development - Promotes economic development by helping new and existing businesses meet their goals for growth. Features include an online business form repository, zoning reform, tax increment financing, and programs and services offered.

• Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center - Resources and consulting for Chicago area small business entrepreneurs including finance, loans, and venture capital information. An initiative of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

• Civic Committee of The Commercial Club of Chicago - Civic arm for this long-time organization of community leaders. Provides details for a number of projects, such as improving public schools and air transportation.

• Franchise Partnership - Provides support to those seeking franchise ownership within the city. Features information on programs and services, partners and participating franchise businesses, and contacts.

• Metropolitan Planning Council - Non-profit business organization concerned with housing, transportation, urban and regional development.

• Open Space Alliance - A project to assist in mapping out open space, recreation and educational resources in the South Metro region.

• United Business Association of Midway (UBAM) - Encourages, supports, and develops a strong and active business community in Chicago's Midway Airport Area. Features an events calendar, speakers, and links.

• Women's Business Development Center - Assists in all aspects of development and marketing of emerging businesses and strengthening existing businesses owned by women in the area. Includes client testimonials, news, women's conferences, events calendar, and database.

• Woodstock Institute - Promotes ways to allow better economic access to lower-income and minority families and neighborhoods. Page includes the group's history, publications, list of program areas, press releases, and comment letter project.

• C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago - Non-profit center utilizing the principles of analytical psychology. Provides information on educational programs, clinical services, and cultural resources. Membership information on Chicago Society of Jungian Analysts (CSJA).

• Center for Study of Multiple Birth, The - Recognized internationally as a unique resource for research and information about the causes, effects and problems of multifetal pregnancy.

• Chicago Pathology Society - Seeks to advance the understanding of disease, with special reference to pathology. Offers support, networking, an events calendar, activities, and resources for pathologists and those interested in human pathology.

• Chicago Radiological Society - Information about the meetings and activities, officers, and history of this society, a branch of the Illinois Radiological Society.

• Chicago Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates - Offers meeting and event schedule, scholarship information, election news, photo gallery, and survey.

• American Bar Association - National headquarters for national bar association for attorneys, offering publications, CLE, and information on a broad array of legal subjects.

• Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), Greater Chicago Chapter - Offers professional development and continuing education programs, newsletters, annual salary and benefits survey, and vendor appreciation events.

• CALL - Chicago Association of Law Libraries - Comprised of law librarians and other information professionals. Features member services, news and publications, events calendar, and contacts.

• The Chicago Bar Association - Provides legal information to its members and the public. Features include membership information and forms, community service programs, and a young lawyers section.

• Chicago Lawyers' Association - Free referral service for Chicago and Illinois attorneys.

• Legal Marketing Association (LMA), Chicago Chapter - Offers regional conferences, its law marketing discussion list, and marketing programs for local law schools. Chapter news, job bank, member benefits and directory, volunteer opportunities, events and activities calendar are featured.

• National Lawyers Guild (NLG), Chicago Chapter - Provides social and political support and networking for lawyers, law students, and legal workers. Meeting calendar and resources provided.

• Asian American Journalists Association, Chicago Chapter - Supports student and professional members through its internships, programs, officers, and events calendar.

• Association for Women Journalists, Chicago Chapter - Offers support, education and networking opportunities to area professionals. Features history, events calendar, and message board.

• CABJ - Chicago Association of Black Journalists - Focused on support and networking of African-American journalists, reports, and mass communication professionals. Includes announcements, news, events and activities calendar, and contacts.

• Chicago Headline Club - Provides support and networking for area journalists, reporters, editors, photographers, news executives, educators and students. Includes programs and services, ethics, membership, and job information. A chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

• American Statistical Association, Chicago Chapter - Serves as a clearing house of information of interest to area statisticians. Meeting calendar, presentation slides, and contacts are featured.

• ASM International, Chicago Regional Chapter - Materials engineers and scientists that network to advance industry, technology and applications of metals and materials. Features a meeting calendar, member news, job postings, links, and services.

• Chicago Chapter Society for Neuroscience - Offers support, education and networking to neuroscience professionals. Features events calendar, announcements, and contacts.

• Chicago Group of the Sierra Club - Environmental group dedicated to protecting the area's natural resources, providing information through monthly meetings, newsletters and organizing outings and volunteer opportunities.

• Chicago Wilderness - Partnership of 88 public and private organizations that have joined forces to protect, restore and manage protected natural lands in the Chicago metropolitan region and the plants and animals that inhabit them.

• Friends of the Chicago River - Group fostering the vitality of the Chicago River for the human, animal, and plant communities within its watershed.

• Institute for Objective Measurement (IOM) - Seeks to bring understanding to psychological and educational measurement in the human sciences. Provides information on certification program, publications, workshops, and Rasch measurement.

• Salt Creek Singletrack Society - Group dedicated to recreation and environment of the Salt Creek Basin.

• Automotive Transportation Supervisors Association - Chicago - The oldest professional fleet maintenance managers association in the United States. Features include membership information, fleet links, scholarship program, and meeting sponsor information.

• IACAC - International Air Cargo Association of Chicago - Supports and develops individual relationships among professionals involved in international air freight. Features events calendar, resources and contacts.

• Intermodal Association of Chicago (IAC) - Non-profit organization that promotes intermodal transportation. Offers news, an events calendar and support of railroads, draymen, freight forwarders, intermodal marketing companies, maintenance and repair providers, equipment lessors, and parts suppliers.

• International Shipmasters Association Chicago Lodge 3 - Features information on this local lodge's events and activities. Conducts regular meetings that feature lodge business, maritime-related programs and speakers and the opportunity for members to share in conversation.

• Traffic Club of Chicago - Organization dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of the transportation, distribution and logistics profession. Features newsletters, meetings and club events, and executive luncheons.