On behalf of XNet and our sponsor, maconRAINE, thank you to all who attended last weeks event and made yet another excellent Silicon Prairie Social!  We’re glad to be able to provide such an opportunity for you, the west suburban technology community, to relax and connect with each other.

 Keep in Touch:
Silicon Prairie Social isn’t just once every few months.   Please keep in touch, ask questions and make new  connections on our Facebook Group and LinkedIn Group as well. Follow us on Twitter as well, and more importantly, let us follow you on twitter, we want to keep en eye on who’s making news in the Chicagoland Tech community!

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Until next time,

Arthur Zards

XNet

We’re pleased to announce the next Silicon Prairie Social!

Once again we will be hosting the premier technology networking event for the western Chicago suburbs at the Arrowhead Golf  Club in Wheaton.   The event will be held Thursday September 24,  and is a great opportunity to connect in a fun, informal setting with like-minded people in technology!

This time around the event will not have sponsor tables, so there will be a cash bar. We will still have our own networking and bar service area in Arrowhead, and as always the same great energy that comes from the people who attend our events!

Why should I come?

•    Mingle
•    Network
•    Learn with other successful tech oriented professionals like yourself.

•    Free admission (RSVP Required)

Who May Attend?

The Silicon Prairie Social is specifically for upwardly mobile tech professionals, tech executives, tech entrepreneurs, technology service providers, Internet professionals, Web 2.0 and startup companies, and the mobile industry.

Please note: Silicon Prairie Social is not open to professional recruiters, staffing agencies, or job seekers.

Who’s behind this?

The Silicon Prairie Social was founded, and continues to be hosted by, Lisle-based entrepreneur Arthur Zards and XNet Information Systems. Their commitment to growing the suburban tech community is expressed through a sustained contribution of money and effort to the continuing success of this event.

When and Where?

Silicon Prairie Social
Thursday, September 24
6:00pm-8:30pm
Arrowhead Golf Club
26W151 Butterfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
(map this on Google Maps)

Just minutes from I-88 and Naperville Rd., Silicon Prairie Social is centrally located and easy to get to from all along the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor on I-88, the Golden Corridor on I-90, downtown Chicago and the western suburbs.

Want to attend? RSVP here.

The event is free to attend, but RSVP is required. RSVP early as space is limited. Registration closes at noon on the day of the event, or once the RSVP list reaches its limit.

No professional recruiters, staffing agencies, or active job seekers are permitted.  By RSVP’ing for this free event, you agree to allow us to share your contact information with our sponsors who have made this event possible.

We look forward to seeing you at Arrowhead!

Want to get more connected with us?  Join our LinkedIn Group,  our Facebook Group,  and our new twitter feed. @SPS_wire.

We now have a twitter feed and would love to follow you!

In line with our mission, the Silicon Prairie Social has always strives to:

* Connect local professionals with others in their industry, helping to build the community
* Raise the profile of Chicago’s west suburban technology sector through publicity generated around our events.
* Foster investment and economic development in the region by showcasing local businesses, entrepreneurs, and start ups.

Our Twitter feed will be no different, it’s just another place to communicate and get a glimpse of what’s going on in our community.

So send us a message with your Twitter handle or follow us @SPS_Wire and let’s start the conversation!

Here are some rules that we’ll be adhering too:

SPS Twitter Rules:

1. We will only post relevant news and links. You can expect posts on upcoming industry events, important industry news, and news from other members.

2. Our goal in using Twitter is not only to inform, but to learn from our members as well. We’re hoping to engage in lively conversation and feedback about what’s going on in the industry.

3. We will limit our posts to an estimated average of 1-4 daily.

Click Here to Follow Us!