Our Mission & Vision

> Mission 
The Asian American Chicago Network (AACN) was founded in the summer of 2011. We exist for two reasons:
1) Connecting you to NEW friends & networks AND
2) Connecting you to the city of Chicago and its resources

> Vision 
AACN's vision is to be a vehicle for you to meet others, learn about Chicago resources, and ultimately have the best networking experience. We aim to be one of the largest Asian American networking sites in the Midwest within 2 years. 

> AACN Quick Facts 
- Approximately 2 events per week, over 190 events the past 1.5 yrs. 
- Approximately 800 members in over 2 years of existence, rate of growth to be approx 1200 members in less than 2.5 years since inception, with a reach to over 4000 APAs.
- Impressive Active Membership (i.e. half of the members attending 16 or more events)

- 45% Females, 55% Male 
- 30% between 21 - 24 y/o, 60% between 25 and 37 y/o, 10% above 38 y/o
- 75% of members reside in city limits, 25% in suburbs

Around and about Chicago

AACN aims to engage its members in a variety of events, many which are member suggested and led. We use a variety of means to publicize our network including social websites such as Facebook.com and Meetup.com; however, the majority of our RSVP and sign-ups occur through the AACN Meetup Page. Please join our group officially on the AACN Meetup Page as well as Facebook. 

Past events this year have included Marathons, 5Ks, Cultural Outings, Dragon Boat, Local Chicago Bands, Concerts, Adler Planetarium after Dark, Museum of Contemporary Art, Art Institute, Night Clubs, Lounges, Beach Outings, Park Outings, Zoo Outings, Yoga at the Park, and of course what we're probably the most known for - countless dining outings at great restaurants with great conversations (Purple Pig, Girl and the Goat, Ruxbin, Devon, Jimmy's Pizza Cafe, Woorie Village, Chinatown, Vietnamese Town, Korea Town, Mitsuwa, Ginza, Cocoro, Paris Club, Jake Melnick's,  etc).  

AACN @ First Fridays (Museum of Contemporary Art) 


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The first thing you will notice different about AACN when compared to other groups is that we are an active and fun group.  We were founded in the summer of 2011 and average more than 2 events per week.  Below is a short summary of who we are.  
WHO WE ARE:

The Asian American Chicago Network is focused on connecting Asian Americans to NEW friends and connecting you to the city of Chicago!  

Are you new to Chicago? Have you lived here your entire life? Do you want to meet others in a fun / friendly environment? We have activities that range from outdoor/sports, picnics, potlucks, brunch clubs, dinners, socials, and nightlife, to just name a few! Organizers will always help facilitate fun networking and mingling.

Our group targets those that are new professionals and working professionals.

Please join our Meetup Page AND Facebook page to receive updates / notices about upcoming AACN social & networking events in Chicago.
JOIN AACN ! (Please join both.)

For any questions, please e-mail us at asianamericanchicagonetwork@gmail.com

*** UPCOMING EVENT ***
Thursday @ 7:30 PM - May 1, 2013
Baisi Thai Dinner 
(900 N. Michigan Ave)
Come join us for Baisi Thai Dinner. Meet new and old AACN members alike. 

*** UPCOMING EVENT ***
Saturday @ Noon - May 18, 2013
Lunch (Carriage House) & 
Movie (Star Trek into Darkness) @AMC River East

How about the sci-fi Star Trek into Darkness (Directed by J.J. Abrams) at AMC River East 21 in Streeterville? We'll eat brunch at Carriage House in Wicker Park before going to the theater at 322 East Illinois St to watch the movie in the early afternoon. [RSVP ON OUR MEETUP PAGE]

Star Trek into Darkness Synopsis: 
"The Star Trek franchise continues with this follow-up to 2009's J.J. Abrams-directed reboot. Abrams and Bryan Burk handle producing duties on the sci-fi production, from a script by Damon Lindelof and the writing team of Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman."

Star Trek into Darkness Trailer: 
http://www.startrekmovie.com/#/video/QwWmXlcov6M

Carriage House Menu: 
http://www.carriagehousechicago.com/our-cuisine/brunch/

Carriage House- 4 stars on Yelp: 
http://www.yelp.com/biz/carriage-house-
*** UPCOMING EVENT ***
Sundays @ 1:30 PM 
Basketball & Volleyball
 WEEKLY 
(Check the Meetup Page for Weekly Location Details and Schedule)


This seems like a good group to share some sweat with. Come out and show off your game.

We play at a specified outdoor park. All skill levels welcome, Either basketball/volleyball depending on what everyone is more interested in. We can get some food afterwards too cause we'll all be hungry

See Meetup Page for Details