Previous Events
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Executive and Innovator Power Lunch - Leadership in Times of Crisis
Network with Executive and Innovator Ellevate Members at this exclusive, intimate power lunch. Together we will tackle a healthy discussion and meet amazing women in the process.
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.
[Virtual Community Meeting] Power Coffee Series: Crucial Conversations
Start the day right with great coffee and great conversation. Our topic will be Crucial Conversations. Don't forget your business cards!
Blockchain’s Impact on Healthcare Tech: Enterprises & Entrepreneurs
Join your Ellevate colleagues at MATTER Chicago for a fascinating discussion on blockchain and healthcare.
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!
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
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.
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.
Sell is a 4-letter word: How to drop the "S-bomb" and get paid for it.
You built your career, then started your own business doing what you love. Which is awesome - until you need to get new clients! How do you get new clients without being salesy?
Kayo Women's Private Equity Conference
Ellevate Chicago is pleased to announce Kayo's 6th Annual Women's Private Equity Conference: a 2-day event uniting women investors for networking, deal flow and panel discussions.
**Postponed**Brazen Global Event: the Brazen Growth Group Challenge
This event has been postponed.
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.
Small Business Summit – Chicago
SharpHeels Small Business Summit is an intimate and engaging event designed to educate women with a passion for owning their own business. Hear advice from 20+ local small business owners.
Women in Business Summit & Pitch Competition
Join us as Sunshine Enterprises hosts its 2nd annual Women in Business Summit in Evanston! This year's summit will bring together entrepreneurs and working professionals from around the Chicago area. The event includes education, networking and a chance to win money for your business.
July Happy Hour
Join Ellevate Chicago for a happy hour at Aire Rooftop Bar at the Hyatt Centric in Chicago!
"Start-Up" Pitch Bootcamp - Session 1
*Only 15 seats available for Ellevate members who are not participating in the BEAM Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, please register by Monday Oct. 27. Fee: $15 (Covers Food & Beverages) Are you an asp...
CANCELLED - October Workshop Series: Demystifying Angel Investing
Seed rounds. Fund raising. Deal terms. Accredited Investor. These are all terms that we hear with greater frequency these days. Many of us are curious about and eager to invest in startups, pa...
September Fashion Event: 'A Night of Beauty and Business' with PrettyQuick
Join Ellevate and PrettyQuick for 'A Night of Beauty and Business'.PrettyQuick is a rapidly-growing tech startup headquartered in Chicago. Join us for an evening of business and beauty where founde...
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...
