Who We Are?

​OPEN Chicago is a voluntary not-for-profit association dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship and professional excellence within diaspora communities in Chicagoland and the Midwest. Our members include professionals, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, scientists, social leaders, academics, and students.

President's Message

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Dear Friends and Colleagues:
I would like to welcome all of you to OPEN Chicago. We are one of the fastest growing chapters within the OPEN network of 13 plus chapters across the world.

OPEN Chicago serves as a platform for Americans of Pakistani origin and diaspora communities across the Midwest. We serve a very large geography and our members come from various parts of the Midwest and from all different professions.

​We are a group of entrepreneurs that share successes and failures with one another with a mission to help everyone succeed in their businesses and their careers. 

It is truly an organization that grows on the success of its members. We are very proud of what our members have collectively achieved and how much they contribute to our communities locally. 

I would like to invite you to join us at OPEN Chicago and become engaged, connected and volunteer your time to this great organization. It will be time well worth it. You will get the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, give back to your community, and see what your community can do for you. I hope to see many of you at our events that we have planned throughout the year.

We plan to have an annual conference, mentorship events, fireside chats, and many social networking events. We will also be collaborating with many other local organization to host joint events as well as work with our local consulate to support their events. In addition, Charter Members and their families will have an opportunity to attend the OPEN Global Conference which is held annually.

These conferences are filled with learning, networking, entertainment and fun for you and your family. You will also have an opportunity to participate in our webinars and virtual events as well as be mentored by a professional in your field.

​There are countless opportunities that OPEN Chicago provides for learning and engagement. So, come join us, connect, network, and amplify the positive contributions of diaspora entrepreneurs and business leaders across the Chicagoland area and Midwest.
Thanks,
Aamir Chalisa
President, OPEN Chicago
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OPEN-CHICAGO FIRESIDE CHAT

FEBRUARY 10th, 2019

1211 W 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523

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