Neighborhood Networking in Chicago

Neighborhood Networking; its a collaborative effort

neighborhoodnetworking — Fri, 09 May 2014 22:38:55 +0000

Lidia Varesco Racoma and Elizabeth Lulu Miranda started Neighborhood Networking in 2009. Using a grassroots style, progressive networking event. They travel throughout the city of Chicago to meet other local business owners and services. Since then, they have grown the networking group on LinkedIn and Twitter. Currently Neighborhood Networking meets annually and expect to have an event in summer 2014. Join the LinkedIn Neighborhood Networking group page for updated event dates.

Lidia Varesco Racoma is a graphic designer and t-shirt company owner called Type Baby; creating stylish t-shirts for children. Elizabeth Lulu Miranda owner of Mercury Organizing Professionals is a professional organizer helping both individuals and businesses create efficient systems in their homes and offices using organizing methods and procedures.

Neighborhood Networking this Spring

neighborhoodnetworking — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 01:51:38 +0000

Please join Neighborhood Networking, along with Bernie Small from Business “Mix ‘n Mingle” and Bountiful Eatery to meet and mingle with fellow businesses.

Monday, April 21, 2014
6 pm-8 pm
Bountiful Eatery
3312 N. Broadway, Chicago, Illinois

FREE admission.

Public transportation and metered street parking available

Top 3 reasons to network in the West Loop!

neighborhoodnetworking — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:16:21 +0000

The West Loop is one of the fastest growing areas in Chicago—it was voted “one of the 6 hottest emerging neighborhoods in the world’s greatest cities” by Details magazine!
You’ll really enjoy Jaks Tap list of beers.
Neighborhood Networking will be there February 27th.

Join us on Wednesday, February 27 from 5:00–8:00 pm at Jaks Tap (901 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago IL). Meet fellow businesses, particpate in progressive networking and sample a brew from Jaks extensive beer selection.

Metered street parking is available. The Halsted bus and Blue Line is also nearby.

We hope to see you there!

Neighborhood Networking heads to Logan Square on 12/5!

neighborhoodnetworking — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:39:47 +0000

Neighborhood Networking is heading to Logan Square…

Join us, along with our co-host Pivotal Chicago, at the sustainable retail and office marketplace Green Exchange.

Green Exchange

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5:30-7:30 pm
Green Exchange
2545 West Diversey Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

Street parking and Green Exchange parking lot available (south of Diversey). The building is wheelchair-accessible.

See you there!

Thanks for joining us at Clover in River West

neighborhoodnetworking — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:43:47 +0000

Pizza-themed networking and yummy apps from Toni’s

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Pizza-themed networking and appetizers from Toni’s

Neighborhood Networking visited Clover Sports & Leisure in River West last night. We had a nice group of regulars and new faces—not to mention a popular pizza-themed progressive networking session, inspired by nearby restaurant Toni’s Pizza & Organic Pasta who provided food for the event. (thanks to Lulu for coming up with the idea!)

Thank you

Thanks to Clover for hosting us and providing great service. Clover is located at 722 W Grand Ave. Stop by for their Trivia Nights on Tuesdays or other daily specials.

Thanks to Toni’s for providing the yummy appetizers. Stop by Toni’s Pizza & Organic Pasta at 455 North Milwaukee Avenue for great lunch or dinner options (it’s one of our favorites).

Lidia and Lulu are currently planning our next few events, so follow our blog and twitter @NNChicago to hear first!

Are you on our mailing list? Send us an email to get on the list!

Neighborhood Networking in River West on Oct. 16

neighborhoodnetworking — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:53:05 +0000

Join us after work in River West at Clover Sports & Leisure to meet and mingle with fellow businesses and sample appetizers from the popular Toni’s Pizza & Organic Pasta.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012
5:30-7:30 pm
Clover Sports & Leisure
722 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654

Close to the Blue Line (Milwaukee) & Halsted bus. Metered street parking is available.

We hope to see you there!

Neighborhood Networking is back!

neighborhoodnetworking — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:28:44 +0000

My, how time flies. You may have noticed that it’s been a year since our last event (we can’t believe it either!) Neighborhood Networking hostesses Lidia and Lulu have been busy this past year…

Lidia and her husband welcomed a baby boy to their family last July. In addition to juggling new motherhood and her graphic design business, she started a blog sharing found typography in Chicago and is working on a line of typographic goods for baby & mama.

Lulu has been busy branding and growing her business, Mercury Organizing Professionals. Lulu’s blog features guest organizers and shares great tips for organizing. She was recently interviewed by a high-profile company to share her organizing solutions. But the other news is that our next event is happening soon!

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Neighborhood Networking is pleased to be sponsoring

Networking Nights at Flourish
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
6:00-8:00 pm
3020 N. Lincoln
Chicago, Illinois 60657

Register in advance for $20 here
Please make sure to enter “Neighborhood Networking” in the “How did you hear about us” box.

This monthly event draws up to 75 people and is held in a unique creative space.

We hope to see you there!

Summer gathering wrap-up

neighborhoodnetworking — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:24:52 +0000

Thanks to everyone who joined us at our summer gathering at Katerina’s in NorthCenter. We welcomed the arrival of summer by catching up with old friends, as well as those new to Neighborhood Networking.

Thank you to Katerina for hosting the event and providing appetizers.

And if you haven’t already, plan to visit Katerina’s this summer to enjoy delicious food and eclectic live music. See the website for the upcoming music line-up.

Stay tuned to the blog and follow Neighborhood Networking on twitter to hear about our next event!

Summer Xocial

neighborhoodnetworking — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:29:34 +0000

Why doesn’t this summer gathering feel like your typical networking event? This won’t be your ordinary Neighborhood Networking…it won’t ‘t feel like a networking event because we are putting a twist to the usual NN events. It will be a casual breezy summer social. Come join us, sit at the bar with us and let’s catch up. You can bring your business cards along just in case.

This event is FREE to attend- please RSVP (click to register)

Cash bar available and appetizers may be purchased.

Thursday, June 9, 2011
6:00-8:00 pm
Katerina’s
1920 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60657

Irving Park Brown Line stop nearby. Metered street parking.

Hope to see you there,

Lidia & Lulu

Neighborhood Networking Hostesses

Stay after Neighborhood Networking for featured music at Katerina’s:
The Rose Colella Trio – 8:30pm / $8 Cover
Rose Colella – vocals, Joe Policastro – upright bass, Dan Effland – guitar

Y Bar event recap…and thank you!

neighborhoodnetworking — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:24:52 +0000

Great to see everyone at our event last week at Y Bar!

In collaboration with BTSocial (Business Traveler Social) and Sound Bar Group, we brought together a great group of networkers—including familiar faces and new friends.

Thanks and shoutouts

Thanks to our exhibitors MyDrinkOn.com, Sara G. Navarro from SendOutCards and The UNICEF Tap Project—not to mention photographers ActionBooth (see the event gallery here!) Also to our raffle prize donors: Red Cup Learning, Illinois Nut and Candy, Creative Apartment Rental, Tasty CMS, Y Bar and Halo For Men.

Big thanks to our generous food and drink sponsors Absolut Wild Tea, Cafe 28 and Domino’s Pizza.

Last but not least, a shoutout to our co-hosts BTSocial and Sound Bar Group!

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Sign up on our mailing list or follow the Neighborhood Networking blog to hear about our next event!

Neighborhood Networking in Chicago

Neighborhood Networking; its a collaborative effort

Neighborhood Networking this Spring

Top 3 reasons to network in the West Loop!

Neighborhood Networking heads to Logan Square on 12/5!

Thanks for joining us at Clover in River West

Thank you

Are you on our mailing list? Send us an email to get on the list!

Neighborhood Networking in River West on Oct. 16

Neighborhood Networking is back!

Summer gathering wrap-up

Summer Xocial

This event is FREE to attend- please RSVP (click to register)

Cash bar available and appetizers may be purchased.

Thursday, June 9, 2011 6:00-8:00 pm Katerina’s 1920 West Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60657

Irving Park Brown Line stop nearby. Metered street parking.

Hope to see you there,

Lidia & Lulu

Neighborhood Networking Hostesses

Y Bar event recap…and thank you!

Thanks and shoutouts

Thursday, June 9, 2011
6:00-8:00 pm
Katerina’s
1920 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60657