Chicago will run the same model already working in Hive's Indiana colonies: one seat per industry, vetted members, monthly meetings.
Planned area: Naperville / Schaumburg
The exact venue isn't locked in yet — we'll name it once there's a founding room to meet there. We're watching Naperville, Schaumburg, Oak Brook, Lisle, Rolling Meadows.
SBA's own young-professional group describes itself as non-exclusive and non-referral. Hive is application-only, with one seat per industry.
BNI chapters meet weekly and are open by category. Hive meets monthly and vets every member before a seat opens.
Which Chicago suburb launches first?
We're starting with Naperville and Schaumburg. Tell us which one you're closest to when you join the waitlist.
How is Hive different from the chamber young professional networks?
Chamber YP groups focus on social and professional development. Hive is a referral networking group, built to send business between members, with one seat per industry.
How is it different from BNI Naperville or Schaumburg?
BNI chapters meet weekly and are open by category. Hive meets monthly, is application-only, and holds one seat per industry per colony.
How much does it cost?
The same as every Hive colony: $600 a year once accepted, or $700 a year if you'd rather split it into monthly payments.
Can I start a colony in my suburb?
Yes — we're looking for founding leaders across Chicago's suburbs. Start an application on our Start a Colony page.
Be first in Chicago.
We'll reach out as soon as a founding room starts forming. Want to lead it instead? Start the colony →
