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Knowledge & Share: Unleashing the Brand Within

Step into 2019 with confidence knowing you are clear on your personal brand by joining in on this interactive discussion on personal branding and how to make your actions speak louder than words.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Downtown Power Morning Coffee with Brittany Peterson

Join Brittany Peterson for a book discussion on "How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back From Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job."

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
diversiTECH Hiring Fair

Now is the time to explore new job opportunities. It's the third annual Hiring Fair with technology-focused, web- or mobile-based companies.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
**Postponed**Brazen Global Event: the Brazen Growth Group Challenge

This event has been postponed.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Leadership Lunch with Tami Chapek,  Founder and Certified Professional Coach, WeInspireWe

Join Tami Chapek for our next Executive / Innovator lunch focused on developing your leadership brand. Registration fee includes lunch.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
High Heel Conversations: Spring Series

The speakers & audience will discuss the problems in the tech industry and issues affecting our daily lives. We’ll cover everything from taking a seat on a board to politics and workplace harassment.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
MM.LaFleur Power Breakfast Panel with the Founders of MM.LaFleur

Join Ellevate Chicago and MM.LaFleur for a power breakfast featuring: Sarah LaFleur, Founder & CEO and Miyako Nakamura, Co-founder & Creative Director.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
FINFOUNDHer: Let the Adventure Begin! 5/19-20

FinFoundHer is the ultimate business adventure and path to funding workshop for women FinTech founders. Join us May 19-20 at EvolveHer, the chic new women’s co-working space in Chicago’s River North.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
DyMynd Angels Wine Event

Join DyMynd Angels and female entrepreneurs, funders and supporters on the Gibsons Italia rooftop to share exquisite wine with guest Jennifer Lamb of the iconic Herb Lamb Vineyards.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Leadership Lunch with Rana Lee, Principal, SmithGroupJJR

Join member Rana Lee for an engaging Executive & Innovator Member lunch hour discussion. Lunch is included with registration.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Save the Date: Quarterly Coffee Meet-Up in Downtown Chicago

Join us for our next quarterly coffee meet-up in the city!

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Career Confidential: Succeeding in Male Dominated Industries

Learn about career opportunities. Hear from women already leading in this space. Get exclusive, insider knowledge on the challenges and advantageous of working in non-diverse industries.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Ellevate Quarterly Coffee Meet Up - Sold Out

Meet us for coffee and networking!

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Career Advancement Summit: Chicago

Take your career to the next level and join SharpHeels in Chicago, July 13th & 14th, for two days of learning with six panel discussions on day one and four 90-minute workshops on day two.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Meet Author and Editor Ann Shoket in Chicago!

This Wednesday, former Seventeen editor in chief and author of "The Big Life" Ann Shoket is talking about ambition, sex, love money and how to find a monumental relationship!

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Chicago August Leadership Lunch

​Join us for our August Leadership Lunch in Chicago! This event will give our Executive and Entrepreneur level members the opportunity to connect in a more intimate setting.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Chicago June Leadership Lunch: Honing your Mentoring Skills

​Join us for our June Leadership Lunch in Chicago! This event will give our Executive and Entrepreneur level members the opportunity to connect in a more intimate setting.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Ellevate & Chicago Financial Women's Alliance Present: Embracing Calculated Risks

Join Ellevate and CFWA for a panel on Embracing Calculated Risk.

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
November Chicago Leadership Lunch

Join us for our November Leadership Lunch in Chicago! This event will give our Executive and Entrepreneur level members the opportunity to connect in a more intimate setting. Members will engage in...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
October Chicago Leadership Lunch

Join us for our October Leadership Lunch in Chicago! This event will give our Executive and Entrepreneur level members the opportunity to connect in a more intimate setting. Members will engag...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Negotiate Your Way to Leadership

Do you think life and business is a meritocracy? Do you negotiate for professional success? Ever wonder how to ask for your next big promotion or raise?Join us for this special breakfast event...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Chicago Leadership Lunches Launch

Come and join us for the Chicago launch of our Leadership Lunches! This will be the first in a series of monthly lunches, giving our Executive and Entrepreneur level members the opportunity to conn...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Business Image and Customer Focus Workshop

The business objectives for this event are continuous professional development and peer-to-peer networking. This is an interactive workshop and networking session for Corporate Executives and ...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
ProductCamp Chicago

What’s ProductCamp?It’s the “unconference” because there are no fees, no pre planned agenda and absolutely no selling, ProductCamp is basically a set of round table discussions with product manager...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Chicago Booth 11th Annual Women's Week

Join the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business in this annual tradition of events celebrating women within the Booth community. Mix and mingle in casual conversations with alumnae, ...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
 Pipeline Fellowship: Changing the Face of Angel Investing - Presented by Pipeline Fellowship Alumnae Network

Join the Pipeline Fellowship Alumnae Network and special guest angel investor Betsy Ziegler for dinner at Kinzie Chophouse on Monday, April 13, 2015!Betsy will share her angel investing journe...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Building Your Sphere of Influence: Breakfast with Leadership Coach Robin Ross

“Why do I need to invest in my network? Who is in my 'network'? How will this help my career? What are the rules of networking? How do I ‘network’, really?”or"What is a sponsor and how do I fi...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Founder Therapy - West Loop

I started this roundtable event 1.5 years ago and we've been going strong ever since, now in 3 locations throughout Chicago per month. I hope Ellevate members who run businesses will consider comin...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
July Speaker Series Forty Over 40 Women To Watch: Panel Discussion

Are you a millennial who feels stressed to achieve more, in less time? Are you killing yourself to hit a “30 Under 30” list? Or do you feel like you are “past your prime” and don’t think it is wort...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Introversion is the New Black

This is an evening for both introverts and extroverts alike! Lisa Petrilli will help introverts better leverage the invaluable talents they bring to the table in business and leadership, while extr...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person