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News & Announcements
Here you can talk about anything you like!

Topics： Welcome to Aimoo! Us...
Posted by: administrator
06/21/2008 00:42 AM

Introductions
Introduce yourself to other Chicagoland black urban professionals. We want to know you deepest darkest secrets. Just kidding! Just tell us whatever you would like us to know.

Topics： Hello Buppies
Posted by: melakariff
07/20/2008 01:43 AM

Comments & Suggestions

Comments & Suggestions
Suggest a new category, share your comments or discuss ideas for new ventures you would like to see Chitown Buppies take on.

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Neighborhood Soundoff

North Side
The often overlooked North side can redeem itself here. Come on Gold Coasters, Rogers Park, Uptown, Bucktown, Andersonville. Rep your hood.

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West Side
West siders, represent.

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South Side
We know there are many of you out there! Show your love.

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Da Burbs
This site is for Chicagoland, so if you're on the outskirts of the city, shout it out.

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Chitown After Hours

Great Eats
Review your favorite or not-so favorite restaurants.

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Out on the Town
Parties, bars, clubs and other venues.

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Networking Socials
Where do we bring our business cards?

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Solopreneurs

Solopreneurs
Independent professionals such as lawyers, psychologists, dentists, coaches and others can discuss the trials of running a small business with low administration and overhead.

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Leadership Development

Executive Coaching
Does your company offer executive coaching? Have you utilized the expertise of an executive coach? What has been your experience(s) with coaches? Are you an executive in transition and need support? Are you an executive coach? Share your needs and expertise.

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Training & Development
What type of training works for you? Discuss your needs and expectations.

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Job Transitions

Students
In school and want to explore a profession? Need prospects for a survey? Want advice on industry specifics? Need to conduct informational interviews?

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Baby Boomers
Are you a boomer seeking a second career or wanting to know how to explore additional income streams? Need support in your retirement? Discuss the challenges of being in this unique group.

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Resume & Interview Help
Get your resume or CV reviewed, find practical advice on formatting, learn what questions may be asked in the interview, salary negotiations and anything else related to getting that job.

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Job Openings
Are you hiring? Know someone who is? Post it here! Really good job tips should also be emailed to jobs@chitownbuppies.com for posting to the Resources page.

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Profession Connection

Services Wanted
Are you looking for a handyman? Need an insurance quote? Searching for a wedding planner? Need a speaker for your next event? Post your request here first and let another Chitown Buppie do the job. You can always call 'em out in the Bad Business section if things go awry.

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Services Offered
Post your professional services offer here. Let other Chitown Buppies know your skill and expertise. Don't write a book, just enough so that we get the idea. Place the type of service in your title (i.e. "Bricklayer in Maywood"). One post per type of service offered per member (Spam won't be tolerated).

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Diversity Challenges

Diversity Challenges
Discuss issues unique to the black experience. Is racism alive? Is there a lack of color among your coworkers or fellow associates? Are you constantly hitting your head against a glass ceiling? What unique ways have you seen companies attack the diversity issue.

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Business Planning

Business Start-up
Discuss anything related to getting a new business up and running. Franchise and other investment talk also welcome.

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Strategic & Succession Planning
Survey the market, get help on your SWOT analysis, identify a new direction/vision. What's the long-term goal? How will you get out?

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Capital & Fund Development
What's the bottom line? You need capital. You need an operating fund. You want to increase ROI. What's your plan?

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Rant & Rave

Rant
Have something to get off your chest? Ticked off at an employee, co-worker, team member or boss? Dump it here but remember to keep your language clean! Please do not use any personal identifiers here. If it is a matter of bad business, place it in the bad business category.

Topics： Cheap People
Posted by: chococalypso
07/29/2008 00:29 AM

Rave
Had a really great experience? In love with someone or something awesome? Let us know!

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Bad Business

Bad Business
Have an awful experience at a Chitown restaurant or other business? Did a vendor do you wrong? Do you know of a person or company using illegal, immoral or unethical business practices? Sound off here. Names are okay but use discretion and common sense when posting. Posts should provide a clear explanation of why this person or company is bad business.

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Marketing

Media & Public Relations
Tell us about your media exploits, your PR issues, what works and doesn't work. Post a press release here too!

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Internet Marketing
Website design/development, search engine optimization, links, shopping carts and e-commerce solutions. Social networking sites and cool webtools. What works and what doesn't? Know something good? Post it here!

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General Advertising/Marketing Discussions
What's your woe? What's your success? How do you work the P's