The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs (“OPEN”) is a voluntary, not-for profit organization dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship in the Pakistani-American business community. Established in Boston in 1998, OPEN has chapters in Boston, Houston, New York, Silicon Valley, and Washington DC.
The primary goals of OPEN Chicago Chapter are:
- Raise the profile of the Chicago area Pakistani entrepreneurial and professional community and foster entrepreneurship and collaboration.
- Connect members across the business ecosystem with business luminaries, technical experts, partners, customers, mentors, financiers (banks, private equity and venture capital) and collaborators.
- Provide guidance on entrepreneurship in association with regional academic centers.
- Offer mentoring services and facilitation for start-ups and small businesses in finding relevant services and capital.
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OPEN Chicago will be comprised of business professionals from various disciplines, such as entrepreneurs, corporate executives, investment bankers, financiers and other financial services professionals, healthcare professionals, lawyers, management and technology consultants, students and professors.
Members of OPEN Chicago Chapter will be able to:
- Attend all OPEN Chicago events at discounted fees.
- Gain direct access to the wealth of knowledge and business acumen in the Chicago area from other OPEN members.
- Seek advice and capital to fund their new or existing business ventures and or expansions.
- Develop new customer and business relationships through friendly networking opportunities.
- Connect with members from the global OPEN organization and network with other chapter members.
Who should join: - Corporate Executives
- Entrepreneurs
- Small Business Owners
- Investment Bankers
- Asset Managers
- Lawyers
- Management Consultants
- IT Consultants
- Healthcare Professionals
- HR Professionals
- Financiers
- Students and Professors
The rates for 2010 General and Student membership have been established as $50 and $25 respectively. Please proceed to Google Checkout below.
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