TWESTIVAL COMES BACK TO CHICAGO Thursday, March 25 – 2010!

All the info is here! http://www.amiando.com/Twestival2010_Chicago.html

This event is for both people involved with Twitter & Social Media and people who want to know more about Twitter & Social Media.

Here’s your chance to connect with great people and help a global non-profit during a night of social media conversations and connections!

You can follow Chicago Twestival on Twitter at: @ChiTwestival

$10 donation (online) (for Concern Worldwide) general admission includes drinks (alcohol/non-alcohol) -

There will also be an after-party so you can continue the fun & networking.
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IN ADDITION TO NETWORKING!

You can enjoy open networking (of course) AND…

You’ll also have the opportunity to join break-out mastermind groups lead by Concern Worldwide & community leaders to talk about how YOU can get more active in Chicago, network with like-minded people and make valuable connections!

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On Thursday 25 March 2010, people in hundreds of cities around the world will come together offline to rally around the important cause of Education by hosting local events to have fun and create awareness.  Twestival™ (or Twitter Festival) uses social media for social good.  All of the local events are organized 100% by volunteers and 100% of all ticket sales and donations go direct to projects.

In 2010, we turn our focus to education and 72 million children in the world who don’t have the opportunity to go to school. @Concern Worldwide has been selected by the Twestival global team and local organizers to be the recipient because of their comprehensive and well respected approach to education.

The global charity: Concern Worldwide:  http://www.concernusa.org/

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Follow Concern Worldwide on Twitter: @Concern

“Concern Worldwide US, Inc. is an affiliate of Concern Worldwide and supports the Concern network by recruiting staff, supporting program development, creating public awareness of humanitarian issues and financially supporting programs.

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. ”
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We’d like to extend a VERY special thank you to Our sponsors:

Helios Realty (http://www.heliosrealty.com)

Founded in 2004 and continuing to achieve year after year of uninterrupted growth, Real Living Helios Realty is a full-service residential real estate sales, leasing and marketing firm. First and foremost, Helios is a customer service organization that features collaboration among some of the most talented and reliable real estate sales professionals in the Chicago marketplace.

Law Offices of Martin Quintana

Connect with Martin on Facebook & LinkedIn:

Practicing state & federal criminal law.  Office capabilities also include: immigration law, personal injury, worker’s compensation & administrative law.
Always looking to connect with like minded people interested in or involved with:

1) Non-Profits & Community Causes;

2) Business networkers and networking organizations; and

3) Other legal professionals.

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MEDIA SPONSORS!

Social Media Club Chicago

Social Media Club [SMC] is a worldwide organization, with local chapters, that serves as connecting organization for anyone interested in social media. Membership is free and open to all levels, including beginners. Chicago’s SMC chapter, launched in October 2008, presents events that mix socializing, networking and learning. Barbara Rozgonyi [@wiredprworks], founder and Jeff Willinger [@jwillie], president, lead the Chicago SMC chapter. Amy Korin [@interactiveamy] coordinates volunteers; Tim McDonald [@tamcdonald] manages communications; and Chris Geier [@chrisgeier] oversees technology. Event attendees include entrepreneurs, corporate communicators, journalists, business professionals, publishers, marketers, media creators, citizen journalists and technology types. For more information, visit http://smcchicago.org, email smcchicagonews@gmail.com, follow @smcchicago on twitter.com or call 630.207.7530.

Young Professionals of Chicago (YPC)

Young Professionals of Chicago (YPC), a non-profit, all volunteer organization, is dedicated to building a better Chicago. We are made up of motivated, energetic young professionals certain to become the community’s future leaders. YPC encourages members to get involved and make a difference by becoming active participants in the professional, civic and social aspects of their city.

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FOOD SPONSOR!

Ramon DeLeon & his Domino’s Pizza Franchises
Connect with Ramon on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/Ramon_Deleon
Check out more at:

http://www.vimeo.com/channels/dominospizzachicago

WHEN: Thursday, September 10th

5:30-6:00: Registration

6:00-8:00: Twestival Event! (Social Networking & Mastermind Groups)

WHERE: Catalyst Ranch, 656 W Randolph (West Loop)

In September 2009 100+ cities around the world will be hosting Twestival Events which bring together social media communities for an evening of fun and to raise money and awareness for local Charities. Chicago’s chosen charity is OptINnow.

(You can follow OptINnow on Twitter here: @OptINnow)

(You can follow Chicago Twestival here: @ChiTwestival)

$10 donation (for OptINnow) at the door general admission includes drinks (alcohol/non-alcohol) and food!

The Chicago Twestival Local is for both people involved with Twitter & Social Media and people who want to know more about Twitter & Social Media; TweetNetworking is proud to be the organizer for the event.  (We’d like to extend a VERY special thank you to OfficePort; Chicago Twestival’s platinum sponsor who is not only covering all the costs but also funding entrepreneurs for OptINnow.)

You can follow OfficePort on Twitter here: @OfficePort

People will enjoy networking and making new connections in a relaxed, social setting AND there will be (Optional) Mastermind groups!

During the event you’ll have the option of sitting down with 4-5 people to ask questions about Twitter, exchange ideas and make some valuable connections (in addition to the social networking).  Joining in one of these groups is optional and our facilitators will check with people throughout the night to set them up; each one will last 7-8 minutes.

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For event information & registration online click here!

Are you on Facebook?  Here’s the event info on Facebook!

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A WORD FROM OptINnow:

“Our mission is simple. We’re working to end global poverty. Faster. How? By providing those who live in chronic poverty with one vital thing they need to transform their lives: Opportunity.

We’ve made it so simple for good people everywhere to come together, to fund small loans, to witness big and lasting impact, and to truly change the world.”