Madison Area Networking Organizations and Meeting information
Accelerate Madison: A networking and business support organization focused
on information technology issues and innovations.
Phone: 608.213.3939
E-mail: info@acceleratemadison.org
Website: acceleratemadison.org
Ad 2 Madison: A group of young, active communication professionals affiliated with the Madison Advertising Federation.
Meeting location and time: Varies
Website: ad2madison.org
American Marketing Association - Madison Chapter: Networking,
professional development and member
contributions for Greater Madison marketing professionals.
Meeting location and time: 2nd Tuesday of month, 11:30 a.m./Clarion Suites
Website: amamadison.org
American Society for Training and Development - South Central WI Chapter: Provides learning and networking opportunities for professionals dedicated to improving individual and organizational performance.
Meeting location and time: Varies
Phone: 608.212.2783
E-mail: astdscwc@astdscwc.org
Website: astdscwc.org
American Women's Society of CPAs: Local chapter of National Organization of Women CPAs, with focus on education and networking.
Meeting location and time: 3rd Wednesday of month, breakfast or lunch/varies
E-mail: info@awscpa.org
Website: awscpa.org/madison
Association of Fundraising Professionals: Association of development professionals; advances philanthropy through education, training, and advocacy.
Meeting location and time: Varies
E-mail: madisonafp@yahoo.com
Website: madisonafp.com
Association for Women in Communications - Madison: National organization committed to the advancement of women across all communication disciplines.
Meeting location and time: Edgewater Hotel
Website: awc-madison.org
Business & Professional Women of Madison: Promotes equity for women
in all areas of their lives.
E-mail: bpwmadison@yahoo.com
Website: madison-bpw.com
The Business Forum: Sponsor of the Athena Award. A professional women's organization for networking and meaningful business connections, and to make a difference in other women's lives. All programs and activities created solely for the purpose of uniting professional women, building relationships and helping women realize their potential.
Meeting location and time: 1st Thursday of month/Madison Club (other activities vary)
Phone: 608.443.2486, Ext. 146
E-mail: tbf@thebusinessforum.org
Website
: thebusinessforum.org
Business Network International - Central/Southwest WI: Business networking group to increase leads for business people so that area businesses prosper and share resources
Meeting location and time
: Varies
Website
: bniwis.com
CFA Society of Madison: Organization of investment professionals in Dane County
Meeting location and time: Monthly/Madison Club
Phone: 608.274.0300
Website: membersocieties.org/madison
Civitas: Organization encouraging professionals to get involved in the processes of local government. Also provides a deeper level of information to those already engaged. Annual 10-month program. Participants are accepted into "classes."
Meeting location and time: Monthly/Madison Club
E-mail: julie. buss@wcgpr.com
Website
: civitaswi.org
Credit Union Executives Society (CUES): Wisconsin-based membership association for credit union executives
E-mail: cues@cues.org
Phone: 608.271.2664, Ext. 3400
Website: cues.org
Design Madison: Organization of designers, illustrators, art directors, writers, and other creative professionals
Meeting location and time: Monthly/ varies
E-mail
: president@designmadison.com
Website: designmadison.com
Downtown Madison Inc: Membership organization that works on economic development issues in Greater Madison
Meeting location and time: Varies
Phone: 608.255.1008
E-mail: info@downtownmadison.org
Website: downtownmadison.org
East side CLUB: (Formerly the Eastside Businessmen's Assoc) Membership organization.
Meeting location and time: Varies
Phone: 608.222.9131
E-mail: office@esbma.com
Website: esbma.com
Executive Women's Golf Association: Membership organization providing opportunities for women to learn, play, and enjoy golf for life and business
Phone: 608.663.1347
Website: ewgamadison.org
Far Eastside Business Association: Pro-business advocacy group for East side businesses. Provides a forum to receive and exchange timely information, education, and best practices solutions
Meeting location and time: 2nd Tuesday of month, 7:30 a.m./Crown Plaza Hotel
Website: febamadison.com
Financial Women International: Dedicated to helping women achieve success in the financial services industry
Phone: 866.236.2007
E-mail
: info@fwi.org
Website
: fwi.org
Greater Madison Area Society for Human Resource Management: Professional association for human resources professionals
Phone
: 6083.204.9814
E-mail
: chapteradmin@gmashrm.org
Website: gmashrm.org
Greater Williamson Area Business Association
Website: williamsonst.com
Growth By Referral: Independent business referral organization whose goals are to learn about each others' professions, share marketing ideas and sales techniques, and exchange qualified leads
Meeting location and time: Tuesdays, 7:45 to 9 a.m./Bavaria Restaurant
Website: gbrinc.org
High Tech Happy Hour: Social events for those involved or interested in the high tech field.
Meeting location and time: Monthly/varies
Website: hthh.org
Independent Business Association of WI: Offering networking, educational programming and political advocacy
Phone: 251.5546
E-mail: iba@ibaw.com
Website: ibaw.com
IT Association of WI: Statewide association for IT stakeholders.
Phone: 608.250.1904
Website
: itawi.org
Institute of Management Accountants: Networking and professional development group
Meeting location and time
: Monthly, Sept-May/ varies
Website
: imanet.org
International Association of Business Communicators: Provides products, services, activities, and networking opportunities to help people and organizations achieve excellence
Meeting location and time
: Last Wednesday of month, 11:30 a.m. / Edgewater Hotel
Website
: iabc.com
International Professionals Association: Social group for foreign nationals,
passport professionals, and the widely traveled
Meeting location and time
: Varies, with monthly happy hours and other events
Phone: 608.669.1582
E-mail
: nicole-
ralph@internationalprofessionals.org
Website: internationalprofessionals.org
Junior League of Madison: For women committed to promoting local
volunteerism, developing the potential of women in our community, and improving the community through the effective actions and leadership of trained volunteers
Meeting location and time: Varies
Phone: 608.268.1414
E-mail: info@juniorleagueofmadison.org
Website
: juniorleagueofmadison.org
Leadership Greater Madison Alumni: Providing continuing education and networking opportunities for graduates of the Leadership Greater Madison program
Meeting location and time
: Monthly/varies
Phone
: 608.256.8348
E-mail
: info@greatermadisoncham-ber.com
Website
: greatermadisonchamber.com
Legal Personnel of South Central Wisconsin: Association of legal professionals
Meeting location and time: 2nd Wednesday of month, 6:00 p.m. dinner/The Coliseum Bar
E-mail: cmey- skens@shannondemarb.com
Website: lpscw.org
Madison Advertising Federation: Sponsor of annual ADDY Awards.
Meeting location and time: 3rd Mondays of month, 11:15 a.m. luncheons/Sheraton Madison
E-mail: lois@madadfed.com
Website: madadfed.com
Madison Area Business Consultants
Meeting Location and time: 2nd Tuesday of month, 7:30-9:00 a.m./MG&E Innovation Center, Rm 50
Website: madisonconsultants.com
Madison Area Chapter of the IAPHC: Club for printing and graphics professionals
Website: iaphc.org
Madison Area Quality Improvement Network: Learning together for business and community success
Website
: maqin.org
Madison International Trade Association: To develop and expand international trade and provide a forum for members to exchange ideas and knowledge related to international business
Meeting location and time
: 2nd Tuesday of month (Sept-May)/Sheraton Madison
Website: mitaweb.org
Madison area growth network (MAGNET): A group giving a diverse cross- section of young adults (ages 21+) an
organization where their abilities, voice, and civic involvement can be centralized to create a positive impact on each other and the community
Meeting location and time: 3rd Tuesday of month/varies
Phone: 608.443.1948
E-mail: info@madisonmagnet.org
Website: madisonmagnet.org
Monroe Street Merchant Association: Association of Monroe Street retailers and restaurants dedicated to promoting Monroe Street businesses Meeting location and time: Varies
Phone: Carol, 608.255.8211
E-mail: info@orangetreeimports.com
NARI of Madison Inc: Local chapter of NARI promoting professionalism,
education, and ethics within the Madison metro remodeling industry
Website: remodelingmadison.org
National Association of Women Business Owners - Greater Madison: Fostering growth in Wisconsin for women business owners
Meeting location and time: 4th Wednesday of month, 5-8 p.m./ West Side Business Club
Phone: 608.442.1924
E-mail: info@nawbomadison.org
Website: nawbomadison.org
North side Business Association: Promotes and supports the continued growth and development of existing and new businesses on Madison's north side
Meeting location and time: Monthly 6:00 p.m. dinner meetings (Sept-Nov and Jan-May)/ Esquire Club
Website: madisonnba.com
Project Management Institute: Providing opportunities for professional growth through educational programs,
professional development, networking and
support
Meeting location and time: Varies
Website: pmi-madison.org
Public Relations Society of America: Association for public relations professionals.
Meeting location and time: 3rd Thursday of month/ Edgewater Hotel
Website: prsamadison.org
Rotary Club of Madison (Downtown): Organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide
Meeting location and time: Wednesdays/Inn On The Park
Phone: 608.255.9164
E-mail:
office@rotarymadison.org
Website: rotarymadison.org
Sales and Marketing Executives of Madison: Leading professional organization of sales and marketing executives in Greater Madison.
Meeting location and time: Lunch or dinner, 2nd Thursday of month/ The Madison Club
Phone: 513.7636 e:info@smemadison.com
Website: smemadison.com
South Metropolitan Business Association
Phone: 608.244.4772
E-mail: smba@charter.net
Website: smba-madison.org
South Metropolitan Planning Council: Increase civic capacity of southside community members
E-mail: smpc@terracom.net
Website: madison.com/communities/smpc
Technical Club of Madison: Open to all who share an interest in technical topics
Website: technical-club.org
TEMPO-Madison: Advancement of women to executive positions and boards. Guests may be invited, but membership requires sponsorship and approval.
Meeting location and time: 2nd Tuesday of month, Noon/ Madison Club
Phone: 608.831.9242
E-mail: tempo@mailbag.com
Website: tempomadison.org
The Executive Council: CEO advice and support; several Madison-area chapters
Website: teconline.com
Toastmasters International (District 35 Toastmasters): Worldwide network of clubs devoted to improving communication and leadership skills
Meeting location and time:
Varies
Website: tm35.org
United Way Rosenberry Society: Young leaders' philanthropic group
encouraging community investment through involvement with United Way. "Berries" meet for CEO roundtables, volunteer
activities and networking.
Phone: 608.246.4372
E-mail: dustin-olson@uwdc.org
Website: unitedwaydane-county.org
WI Communicators Council Inc: Networking organization dedicated to
professional development and interaction among communicators
Meeting location and time: Lunch, 3rd Tuesday of month (except June-August)/varies
Website: wccionline.org
WI Biotechnology and Medical Device Association (WMBA): Statewide trade association for biotech and medical device
industries. Networking, events, promotion and industry support.
Meeting location and time: 2nd Wednesdays of month/University Research Park
Phone: 608.252.9393
E-mail: wisbiomed@dewittross.com
Website: wisconsinbiotech.org
WIN Foundation (WI Innovation Network): Community-based economic development organization dedicated to
fostering innovation and entrepreneurship
Meeting location and time: 4th Tuesday of month, 11:30-1:30 p.m./Varies
Phone: Liz, 608.442.7557, Ext.27
Website: wisconsintechnologycouncil.com
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