Previous Events
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Coffee Chat: To Pivot or Not to Pivot: The Career Move That Matters
Start the day right with great coffee, great conversation and great connections. Our topic will be career shifts.
Coffee Chat: Engaging Male Advocates in Women's Leadership
Start the day right with great coffee, great conversation and great connections. Our topic for this event will be Engaging Male Advocates in Women's Leadership.
Downtown Power Coffee Series: Shifting into a Leadership Mindset
Start the day right with great coffee and great conversation. Our topic will be Shifting into a Leadership Mindset. Don't forget your business cards!
[Virtual] Power Lunch - Looking for a Job and Managing Your Career During COVID - Ask a Coach
In these unprecedented times and it's natural to be curious and even confused about what rules of job search and career advancement still abide. Bring your questions and experiences to the discussion!
Downtown Power Coffee Series: Imposter Syndrome (VIRTUAL)
Start the day right with great coffee and great conversation. Our topic will be Imposter Syndrome.
Blockchain’s Impact on Healthcare Tech: Enterprises & Entrepreneurs
Join your Ellevate colleagues at MATTER Chicago for a fascinating discussion on blockchain and healthcare.
Rescheduled for February 2020: Giving Tuesday Non-Profit Panel & Expo
From getting on a board to volunteering to starting something, there are many ways of taking action and giving back. Get inspired at our annual #GivingTuesday event.
Free Seminar: Learn How to Optimize Your Business
If you're searching for a new way to organize your business, join Zoho at one of their free, educational seminars!
Canceled - Executive & Innovator Lunch: Be Career Wise & Grow Your Career
Join Robyn Clark for lunch and engaging conversation about growing your career. Registration ends October 31st. Lunch is included with registration.
Canceled - New Date TBA Entrepreneurship Unplugged Panel with Women's Business Development Center and EvolveHER
Join the WBDC and Ellevate Chicago at EvolveHER for a evening of inspiring stories and candid discussion about entrepreneurship!
Canceled - New Date TBA 2nd Annual Speed Mentoring After Work Program
Join us for our 2nd Annual Speed Mentoring program! This year's theme is Careers: Strategy, Sustainability, Impact. Network with facilitators and peers to design your ultimate career plan!
Executive & Innovator Lunch: Career Relevance at Any Stage
We'll explore how to cultivate career relevance across all career stages with marketing strategist Janine MacLachlan.
Executive & Innovator Lunch: The Importance of Positivity in Reaching Your Goals
Join Terry McDougall for an engaging leadership lunch. Registration closes July 12th. Lunch is included with registration.
Mentor Meet-Up Downtown Morning Coffee with Kate Liebelt - “Waze” to Navigate Difficult Work Situations
“Waze” to Navigate Extremely Difficult Work Situations for Optimal Success: Lessons from the Experts
2019 NFP Innovation Seminar
This Innovative Seminar, aimed at answering the question "What If?", will provide you with the resources you need to stay current with the fast-changing world.
Executive / Innovator Lunch with Gina Christiano - RSVP to Your Life
Join Gina Christiano for an engaging leadership lunch about how to "RSVP to Your Life." Registration ends June 14th. Lunch is included with registration.
Executive / Innovator Lunch with Tami Chapek - Drive vs Self Care
Join Tami Chapek for an Executive / Innovator lunch and engaging conversation. Registration ends May 30th. Lunch is included with registration.
Executive / Innovator Lunch with Gail Sussman-Miller - Leading Tough Conversations
Join Gail Sussman-Miller for an engaging leadership lunch! Registration ends May 17th. Lunch is included with registration.
FinFoundHer Summit
Attend the FinFoundHer showcase event with 2 days packed with content to help you build and scale your business. FinFoundHer is an experiential learning event for women entrepreneurs at all stages!
Downtown Power Morning Coffee with Tami Chapek - Optimizing Your Network
Join Tami Chapek for a downtown power morning coffee!
Executive / Innovator Lunch with Mel McSherry - To Do Lists
Join Mel McSherry for an engaging leadership lunch! Registration ends Thursday, March 28th. Lunch is included with registration.
Executive / Innovator Lunch with Terry McDougall - Mindset Over Mood
Join Terry McDougall for an engaging leadership lunch. Registration closes March 15th. Lunch is included with registration.
Executive / Innovator Lunch with Rana Lee – To be rescheduled
Join Rana Lee for an engaging leadership lunch about "Why We Travel" and how travel can advance your professional goals. Registration ends February 28th. Lunch is included with registration.
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.
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."
#GivingTuesday Feature Panel and Nonprofit Expo
From getting on a board to volunteering to starting something, there are many ways of taking action and giving back. Get inspired at our annual #GivingTuesday event and plot how you will take action.
Go Big! Building Your Team with Iditarod Racer Karen Ramstead
What does it take to build and manage a team when you want to "go as big as you can get"? Karen Ramstead, Iditerod racer and world-class leader, made this decision when she transitioned her career...
Leadership Lunch with Rana Lee, Principal, SmithGroup
Join member Rana Lee, Principal with SmithGroup for an engaging Executive / Innovator Member discussion on September 10th. Lunch is included with registration.
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.
**Postponed**Brazen Global Event: the Brazen Growth Group Challenge
This event has been postponed.
