Linked N Chicago, World’s Largest Location-Based LinkedIn Group, Welcomes New Patrons

CHICAGO - May 25, 2014 - PRLog -- Founded by Mary McFarlin, a networking guru, Linked N Chicago (LiNC) is committed to connecting Chicagoans in the real and digital worlds, and empowering members with information on Chicago-based events and promotions. “We're focused on local discovery and relationship building,” asserts McFarlin, CEO, Linked N Chicago, about the mission of the organization. In less than a decade, LiNC’s dedication to providing Chicago-based businesses and professionals with resources and fun and useful networking events has endeared the group among Chicagoans, triggering explosive growth, making it the largest location-based supergroup in the USA.

Group discussions are lively and interactive, enhanced by the gamification feature, on the LiNC portal, which is the group’s centralized hub for online networking. On the LiNC website, optimized for desktop and handheld devices, members and visitors can find location-specific events and promotions, and resources such as event-related news and knowledge-based resources for skill building. Ask LiNC is a crowd-sourcing tool, enabling users to harness the knowledge-base of its members. Other useful features include image galleries, video galleries, and blog posts that provide valuable information for members and visitors alike. The group continues to grow with over 90,000 members within 13 subgroups—businesses and professionals make up the group representing the industry spectrum including consulting, engineering, finance, healthcare, marketing, media, PR, and science and technology.

For more information, please visit http://www.LiNChicago.com or call 312-479-2431.

About Linked N Chicago

Linked N Chicago offers unparalleled networking for Chicago-based businesses and professionals. Linked N Chicago’s mission is to provide the best possible environment for new connections in the real and virtual worlds.