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INFLUENTIAL NETWORKING GROUPS IN NEO

If your Northeast Ohio networking organization is not listed here, please email CBC Editor Thomas Skernivitz at tom@cbcmagazine.com.

NETWORKING GROUP TARGET AUDIENCE

MEMBERS EVENTS/yEAR WEBSITE

3 Guys and A Lady Business professionals, owners, executives committed to building relationships and experiencing Northeast Ohio 800 4 http://www.3guyspresent.com Adventures in Northeast Ohio Tourism organizations and businesses 90 10 http://www.adventuresinnortheastohio.com American Advertising Federation-Akron Professionals and students in advertising, media, public relations, sales, and marketing 90 15 http://www.aafakron.com American Advertising Federation-Cleveland MarCom professionals 360 20 http://www.aafcleveland.com American Marketing Association-Cleveland All Northeast Ohio marketers 200 15 http://www.clevelandama.com American Society for Training and Development, Greater Cleveland Professionals in the learning and development field within the Greater Cleveland area 150 15 http://www.clevelandastd.org American Society for Training and Development, Northeast Ohio Anyone involved with or interested in the field of training and development 40 8 http://www.neoastd.wildapricot.org AmSpirit Business Connections Sales professionals, professional advisors, and business owners 50 200 http://www.amspiritcleveland.com Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Cleveland Professional nonprofit fundraisers and associate businesses engaged in fields related to fundraising 340 15 http://www.afpcleveland.org/v2 Association of Fundraising Professionals North Central Ohio Fundraising professionals, nonprofit executives, board members, volunteers 125 10 http://www.afpncoh.org Beachwood Chamber of Commerce Business professionals eager to make connections and grow contacts 550 40 http://www.beachwood.org Berea Chamber of Commerce Small- to medium-size businesses 200 6 http://www.bereaohio.com Best Benefits Club Business owners and marketing reps looking to advertise, and HR reps 600,000 25 http://www.bestbenefitsclub.com Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Local businesses, city and community organizations, individuals 80 16 http://www.brooklynohiochamber.org Business Network International-Elite Professionals Chapter Individuals seeking to grow their businesses and provide referrals to other businesses 29 52 http://www.bni-ohio.com/oh-northeast-elite-professionals-chapter-of-bni Business Network International Businesses looking to grow 1,100 52 http://www.bni-ohio.com Canadians In Cleveland Networking Group Canadians living/working in the greater Cleveland area and Northeast Ohio 40 6 http://www.facebook.com/groups/CanadiansInCleveland CFA Society Cleveland Finance and investment professionals 500 35 http://www.cfasociety.org/cleveland Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce Businesses and residents of Chagrin Valley 450 35 http://www.cvcc.org Chesterland Chamber of Commerce Owners and individuals interested in networking and advancing their businesses and/or themselves 200 12 http://www.chesterlandchamber.com City Club New Leaders Young professionals interested in participating in civic dialogue and networking 300 80 http://www.cityclub.org Cleveland Digital Publishing Users Group Graphic designers, writers, photographers, and others in the publishing field 90 12 http://www.cdpug.org Cleveland Emerging Museum Professionals Museum professionals with 10 years or less experience 300 14 http://www.clevelandemp.wordpress.com Cleveland Engineering Society Engineers, architects, contractors, and related professionals 350 13 http://www.cesnet.org Cleveland Executives Association CEOs and owners of businesses in the Greater Cleveland Area 36 http://www.clevelandexecutives.com Cleveland Leadership Center Cleveland area citizens who are passionate about civic leadership and engagement 4,000 10 http://www.cleveleads.org Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Legal professionals (attorneys, judges, paralegals, other legal professionals, law students) 6,000 200 http://www.clemetrobar.org Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club Young professionals in Northeast Ohio 250 100+ http://www.cleveland2030.org Cleveland Professionals Group Professional service providers only 30 36 http://www.clevelandprofessionals.com Cleveland Social Exchange, The Business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate-level executives (very wide range) 16,000-plus 12-plus http://www.ClevelandSocialExchange.com Cleveland Social Media Club Anyone in Northeast Ohio who uses any social media channel 1000 6 http://www.clevelandsmc.ning.com Cleveland Young Professional Senate Young professionals (ages 18-35) working and/or living in the Greater Cleveland area 60 4 http://www.ClevelandYPS.org Coffee Contacts Businesses, organizations, and individuals looking for fun, fast-paced networking opportunities 75-plus 24 http://www.mentorchamber.org Columbia Chamber of Commerce Eastern Lorain County businesses 75 10 http://www.columbiastation.com Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Cleveland Professional women and men involved in commercial real estate 85 8 http://www.crewcleveland.org Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce Businesses in Brooklyn Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, Independence, Seven Hills, Valley View, and Walton Hills 220 20 http://www.cuyahogavalleychamber.org Downtown Cleveland Alliance Downtown Cleveland visitors, residents, businesses, and property owners 40 30 http://www.downtowncleveland.com Eldercare Professionals of Ohio Healthcare professionals as well as professionals interested in business-to-business referrals 120 21 http://www.eldercareofohio.com Employers Resource Council Human resource professionals 1,100 25 http://www.yourerc.com Engage! Cleveland Young professionals, primarily ages 21-40 500 10 http://www.engagecleveland.com Euclid Chamber of Commerce Businesses and organizations 175 25 http://www.euclidchamber.com Executive HR Womens Network Executive women in human resources or HR women in leadership roles 110 5 http://www.staffsol.com Friends of UCP Committee Enthusiastic and energetic young professionals 8 3 http://www.ucpcleveland.org Future Emerging Leaders of Lake County (FUEL) 21- to 40-year-old young professionals 50 11 http://www.lakecountyfuel.com Garfield Heights Chamber of Commerce Members and the community 140 6 http://www.garfieldchamber.com Girl Party Network Type A, workaholic, professional women who want to meet other fascinating go-getters 50 6 Greater Cleveland PC Users Group Technology for individuals 80 12 http://www.gcpcug.org Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce Businesses in central Medina County 525 30 http://www.medinaohchamber.com Group of Aspiring Leaders Aspiring leaders at the Cleveland Clinic 329 60-plus http://www.ccf.org/goal Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce Businesses/professionals in Cleveland Hts., Shaker Hts., Richmond Hts., University Hts., South Euclid, Lyndhurst 330 24 http://www.hrcc.org Hour of Power Professional Switch Networking Professionals desiring connections, visibility, skills and resources 50 http://www.hopnetworking.com HR Leadership Group (formerly NOHRPS) Strategic human resource leaders (HR directors) 175 5 http://www.nohrps.org ICF-Cleveland (formerly Cleveland Coach Federation) Coaches (business, career, personal, life, spiritual, etc.) 150 12 http://www.icf-cleveland.org Independent Practitioner Group Independent public relations and marketing professionals 25 8+ http://www.ipgcleveland.org Indigo Connection, The Female professionals and business owners who value health, wellness, lifelong learning and conscious living 50 28 http://www.theindigoconnection.com/membership Insurance Board of Northern Ohio Insurance professionals in Northeast Ohio 400 12 http://www.ibno.org International Association of Business Communicators Business communicators, including writers, editors, public relations professionals, and marketers 110 10 http://www.iabccleveland.com International Special Events Society, Cleveland Chapter Event industry professionals and creative industry professionals 80 24 http://www.ISESCleveland.com Knowledgeable Network of Women (KNOW) Professional women in the greater Akron region (Medina, Summit, Portage counties) 400 7 http://www.greaterakronchamber.org Lake Communicators Marketing communicators and professionals that live, work, do business in Lake County 86 12 http://www.LakeCommunicators.com

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INFLUENTIAL NETWORKING GROUPS IN NEO

If your Northeast Ohio networking organization is not listed here, please email CBC Editor Thomas Skernivitz at tom@cbcmagazine.com.

NETWORKING GROUP TARGET AUDIENCE

Lake Erie Landlord Association Business professionals, members of the community, landlords and real estate investors Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Those who own, operate, or do business in Lakewood LaunchHouse Entrepreneurs small business owners business professionals startups education professionals students techies Middle Ground, The: Human Resources Human resources and recruitment professionals Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce Business in and around Middleburg Heights making connections. Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Middlefield (Geauga County)-area businesses in all sectors Montrose Auto Group Professional business people, car buyers MotivAsians for Cleveland Asian-American professionals in the Greater Cleveland region my neighborhood Those who live, work or otherwise enjoy life in the Warehouse District My Womens Business Network Entrepreneurial women who want to grow their businesses, markets, and circle of friends National Association of Women Business Owners Women business owners in Northeast Ohio looking to grow their businesses New Partners of Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center Young and seasoned professionals who could become members and/or support the group financially Next Level Workshop, The Business owners, sales reps, and entrepreneurs NorTech Small, medium and large companies, colleges and universities, government agencies North Olmsted Chamber of Commerce Business owners in North Olmsted and surrounding areas North Ridgeville Chamber of Commerce Local businesses and organizations Northeast Ohio Communications Advocates Marketing communications professionals Northeast Ohio Software Association Information technology companies and entrepreneurs located in Northeast Ohio North Royalton Chamber of Commerce Businesses located in and around North Royalton who conduct business there Ohio CareerConnect Professionals from any industry/background who are experiencing a job transition Ohio Homecoming Designed to bring cross-sections of the community together to reinvigorate citizens and build civic pride Ohio University Ebony Bobcat Network African American alumni and past attendees of Ohio University, although membership is open Opportunity Network East Side, The B2B sales professionals and business owners Opportunity Network West Side, The B2B sales professionals and business owners PlayhouseSquare Partners Young professionals Press Club of Cleveland, The Journalists and communicators of all ages Providence House Phriends Executive Committee Young professionals in the greater Cleveland area Public Relations Society of America Greater Cleveland Public relations and marketing communications professionals Red Carpet Women Women business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs Rocky River Chamber of Commerce Businesspeople who want to connect with good people on the west side Rotary Club of Cleveland Business professionals looking for networking and service opportunities Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland Sales and marketing professionals in Northeast Ohio Shaker Heights Chamber of Commerce Northeast Ohio business owners and managers Society for Human Resource Management, Baldwin Wallace University Undergraduate/MBA students pursuing a business or, more specifically, an HR degree Society for Human Resource Management, Cleveland Human resource professionals Society for Human Resource Management, Cleveland State University Undergraduate and graduate students Society for Human Resource Management, Lake/Geauga Area Chapter Northeast Ohio human resources professionals Society of Professional Journalists, Cleveland Journalists and those interested in quality journalism Society of Urban Professionals Professionals between the age of 30-55 Solon Chamber of Commerce Business advocacy for manufacturing, commercial, professional, retail, and home-based businesses Streetsboro Chamber of Commerce Local area businesses Strongsville Chamber Area business owners Tech Savvy Women Brings technology-focused women across various industries and disciplines together Techpint Active entrepreneurs and investors United Way of Greater Cleveland Young Leaders Professionals aged 20-40 who work to improve the community through philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy Warrensville Heights Area Chamber of Commerce Businesses that want to grow by connecting with other businesses West Shore Chamber of Commerce Business owners in Westlake and Bay Village Westside Professional Womens Connection Diverse group of professional women: corporate, entrepreneurial, professionals, and more Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce Business owners in Willoughby, Willoughby Hills, Eastlake, Wickliffe, Willowick, Kirtland, Timberlake, Lakeline WIRE-Net Manufacturing and related business leaders Women in Networking (WIN) Cleveland Working women looking to expand their professional networks Women in Sports and Events Women in all facets of their career who work in sports or events or have a passion for the field Women Making Moves Female entrepreneurs, business owners, and diverse culture Womens Leadership Initiative (YWCA Greater Cleveland) Career women seeking to become effective leaders Womens Network of Northeast Ohio Women in business/professionals (all stages of life and career are welcome) Write Here, Write Now Workshops/BLISS (Cleveland) Writers/aspiring writers looking for inspiration and tools used by the pros Young Association for Corporate Growth Professionals involved in M&A 35 and under years of age Young Latino Network Young Latino professionals, students, supporters of our community Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Cleveland 20- to 30-year-old nonprofit professionals Your Partner In HR Small business owners, leaders, and human resources executives

MEMBERS EVENTS/yEAR WEBSITE

475 20 http://www.lela.cc 350 15 http://www.lakewoodchamber.org 830 250 http://www.launchhouse.com 80 0 LinkedIn site 225 15 http://www.middleburgheightschamber.com 160 14 http://www.middlefieldcc.com 200 8 http://www.gomontrose.com 600 30 http://www.motivasians.org 400 15 http://www.myneighborhoodcle.com 75 12 http://www.mywomensbusinessnetwork.com 120 12 http://www.nawbocleveland.org 15 3 http://www.chsc.org/Main/New-Partners-of-CHSC.aspx 40 24 http://www.thenextlevelworkshop.com 135 varies http://www.nortech.org 150 24 http://www.nolmstedchamber.org 200 35 http://www.nrchamber.com 44,000 6 http://www.onenoca.org 850 18 http://www.NEOSA.org 205 12 http://www.nroyaltonchamber.com 600 12 http://www.ohiocareerconnect.org 100 5 http://www.OhioHomecoming.com 300 6 http://www.ebnonline.org 10 26 http://www.seizethisdaycoaching.com/networks 10 26 http://www.seizethisdaycoaching.com/networks 200 6 http://www.playhousesquare.org/partners 250 12 http://www.pressclubcleveland.com 15 2 http://www.provhouse.org 300 7 http://www.prsacleveland.org 140 9 http://www.redcarpetwomenconnect.com 400 25 http://www.rockyriverchamber.com 150 80 http://www.rotaryclubofcleveland.com 285 16 http://www.smecleveland.com 50 12 http://www.shakerheightschamber.org 25 5 http://www.bw.edu/~shrm 500 30 http://www.clevelandshrm.com 55 20 http://www.csushrm5113.weebly.com 200 12 http://www.lgashrm.org 85 http://www.spjchapters.org/cleveland 6,000 18 http://www.thesoupnetwork.com 525 40+ http://www.solonchamber.com 165 20 http://www.streetsborochamber.org 650 48 http://www.strongsvillechamber.com 1000 4 http://www.purposefulwoman.com/businesses/tech-savvy-women 400+ 8 http://www.techpint.org 2000 30 http://www.unitedwaycleveland.org/youngleaders 100 20 http://www.whacc.org 400 24 http://www.westshorechamber.org 50 15 http://www.WPWConline.org 520 20 http://www.wwlcchamber.com 300 50 http://www.wire-net.org 100+ 12 http://www.wincleveland.org 110 9 http://www.wisecleveland.com and wiseworks.org 75 8 http://www.womenmakingmoves.info 500 25 http://www.ywcaofcleveland.org 200 36 http://www.womensnetworkneohio.com 375 12 http://www.champion-studios.com/events/write-here-write-now.html 100 12 http://www.acg.org/Cleveland 100 6 http://www.younglatinonetwork.org 200 15 http://www.ynpn.org/cleveland 87 4 http://www.yourpartnerinhr.com