About this Event
Tony P’s West Suburbs Networking @ Compass Arena – VIP Lounge
Join us for an exciting evening of business networking, new connections, and relationship building as Tony P’s Networking Events heads to the West Suburbs for a special networking experience inside the VIP Lounge at Compass Arena in Willowbrook.
Thursday, October 15th | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Compass Arena
625 Joliet Road
Willowbrook, IL 60527
Expand Your Network in the West Suburbs
Tony P’s Networking Events is bringing together professionals from across Chicago and the western suburbs for an evening designed around one simple idea: great opportunities start with great relationships.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, sales professional, business owner, recruiter, real estate professional, consultant, or simply someone looking to expand your professional circle, this event is an opportunity to get out from behind the screen and meet people face-to-face.
And we're doing it in a unique setting: the VIP Lounge at Compass Arena.
Expect a relaxed, social atmosphere where conversations happen naturally and connections can turn into clients, referrals, partnerships, friendships, and new opportunities.
What to Expect
Come ready for an evening featuring:
- Open business and social networking
- Professionals from throughout Chicagoland and the western suburbs
- Entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, and community leaders
- New introductions and referral opportunities
- A relaxed VIP Lounge environment
- Opportunities to meet members of the Tony P’s community
- Meaningful conversations without the pressure of traditional networking
There are no awkward networking exercises and no forced pitches. Grab a drink, introduce yourself, meet someone new, and see where the conversation takes you.
About Tony P’s Networking Events
Tony P’s Networking Events has grown into one of Chicagoland’s largest independent professional networking communities, bringing together 20,000+ professionals through 350+ events over the past nine years.
Our events are built around creating environments where people can develop genuine relationships—not simply collect business cards.
From downtown Chicago to the suburbs, our community includes professionals from virtually every industry who understand the value of getting in the room and building their network.
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to professionals from all industries and career levels. Whether you're looking to:
Grow your business. Find new clients. Build referral partnerships. Meet potential collaborators. Expand your professional network. Discover new opportunities. Or simply meet great people.
You belong in the room.
Event Details
Tony P’s West Suburbs Networking @ Compass Arena – VIP Lounge
Thursday, October 15th
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Compass Arena
625 Joliet Road, Willowbrook, IL 60527
Bring your business cards, bring a friend, and most importantly—bring your willingness to start a conversation.
NETWORK | BUILD RELATIONSHIPS | CREATE OPPORTUNITIES
Always Be Networking.
HOST: Tony Paolella
Co-Founder & Host | Tony P’s Networking Events
Tony Paolella is the Co-Founder and Host of Tony P’s Networking Events, where he has spent the past nine years helping build one of Chicagoland’s largest independent professional networking communities.
What began with a simple belief—that the right introduction can change the direction of a business, career, or opportunity—has grown into a community of 20,000+ Chicagoland professionals, more than 250 active members, and a calendar of 40+ networking and community events each year.
Tony has helped produce and host 350+ events, bringing together entrepreneurs, executives, sales professionals, real estate leaders, recruiters, creatives, business owners, and community leaders throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
But Tony’s role goes far beyond standing behind a microphone.
He is a connector at heart.
Whether welcoming someone attending their first Tony P’s event, introducing two professionals who should know each other, recognizing a member from the stage, or helping a business owner find the right relationship to solve a problem, Tony has built his reputation around bringing people together.
As a host, Tony creates an environment where networking feels less transactional and more personal. His goal is to make sure people don't simply attend an event—they become part of a community.
Tony believes some of the best business opportunities begin with a conversation, an introduction, and someone willing to open the right door.
That philosophy continues to drive Tony P’s Networking Events today:
Build relationships. Create opportunities. Strengthen community.
And, of course...
Always Be Networking.
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Host: Greg DeKalb
Professional Host | Keynote Speaker | Moderator | Business Development Strategist | Community Builder
Greg DeKalb is a professional host, keynote speaker, moderator, and business development strategist who has built his career around one powerful idea: meaningful connections create meaningful opportunities.
With more than 15 years of experience in business development, sales, entrepreneurship, and community building, Greg has become a familiar presence on stages throughout Chicagoland—bringing together business professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and community leaders.
As Co-Founder and Host of Tony P’s Networking Events, Greg has hosted and helped produce more than 350 networking events, contributing to the growth of a community that now reaches 20,000+ Chicagoland professionals. His hosting style combines energy, approachability, humor, and a natural ability to engage a room while making people feel welcome and connected.
Greg's experience extends well beyond traditional business networking. He has hosted and emceed 20+ fashion shows, frequently moderates business panels and leadership discussions, and regularly appears as a podcast guest discussing networking, business development, entrepreneurship, relationship building, and the growing importance of human connection in an increasingly technology-driven world.
Keynote Speaker
Greg is also the creator and presenter of two signature keynote programs:
Always Be Networking — A practical, relationship-driven approach to building a powerful professional network, becoming more intentional about the people you meet, and turning conversations into long-term business opportunities.
How to Fill a Room — A behind-the-scenes look at the strategies Greg has used to build communities, promote events, attract the right audiences, create engagement, and consistently bring people together.
Greg has had the privilege of presenting these programs to Chambers of Commerce, business organizations, professional associations, and networking groups throughout Chicagoland.
His philosophy is straightforward: successful networking isn't about collecting the most business cards or making the fastest sales pitch. It's about building trust, creating value, making introductions, staying visible, and developing relationships before you need them.
Author, Publisher & Podcast Host
Greg continues those conversations each week through two LinkedIn newsletters:
Always Be Networking explores practical strategies for networking, relationship building, business development, leadership, and becoming a better connector.
The Human Experience Economy examines why authentic human interaction, experiences, communities, and relationships are becoming even more valuable as AI and automation transform the way we work and communicate.
Greg was also the Founder and Host of The Science of Business Development Podcast, where he explored the strategies, systems, relationships, and ideas behind sustainable business growth.
Whether he's hosting a networking event, emceeing a fashion show, moderating a panel, delivering a keynote, appearing on a podcast, or connecting two people who should know each other, Greg's mission remains the same:
Bring people together. Start meaningful conversations. Build stronger relationships. Create opportunities.
Always Be Networking.
GregDeKalb.com
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Event venue & nearby stays
Compass Arena, 625 Joliet Road, Willowbrook, United States
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