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September Chicago Black Techies Happy Hour

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Date: 16-Sep-15 to 16-Sep-15
Location: WeWork / Chicago / United States
Category: Education Technology

Join us on September 16 for the premiere fall networking event for technology professionals. Join hundreds of techies for an evening of networking, career services, drinks and snacks.
If you've never been to a Coding While Black event before, this is a great opportunity to meet some new people in the tech field here in Chicago. Join us at WeWork as we kickoff our fundraising campaign towards Coding While Black's goal to provide convenient, affordable education for black web professionals and entrepreneurs.
This is your opportunity to be a part of the new Coding While Black experience as we aim to continue to diversify the tech community with more black tech professionals and entrepreneurs.  Attendees can receive a free drink ticket at the event by using the #CWBHH hashtag on twitter and following us. Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit our free head shot lounge and network with recruiters or job seekers. 
Additional Details:
Attendees will receive a color code on their badge based on their profession. This will help facilitate networking and/or recruiting services. 
Descriptions of color codes will be placed throughout the event.
The color codes are as follows:
 Blue- Techie
 Purple- Creative
 Orange- I'm looking!
 Red- I'm hiring
 Green- Entrepreneurs
 Cost:
 Online ticket sales (ends 24hrs before the event): $16-18

At the door: $20

* All proceeds will go towards the funding of Coding While Black 2016 programming and services for black web professionals and entrepreneurs. Our goal is to train 60 web professionals and entrepreneurs; with your help we can do it!

Event venue and beer provided by:
WeWork is excited to grow their Chicago community with the opening of their second location: WeWork Fulton Market!

WeWork provides small businesses, startups, and freelancers with the workspace, community, and services they need to make a life, not just a living. From weekly events, personalized support, flexi

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