Previous Events
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Coffee Chat: Mindfulness
Start the day right with great coffee, great conversation and great connections. Our topic for this event will be mindfulness.

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: Mentorship vs Sponsorship
Start the day right with great coffee, great conversation and great connections. Our topic for this event will be Mentorship vs Sponsorship.

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.

Executive and Innovator Power Lunch: Business Development in a Time of COVID
The pandemic has forced us to re-examine traditional business development strategies. Join Rana Lee for a conversation on how to connect with prospects and develop a pipeline in a virtual world.

Coffee Chat: Self-Care (Virtual Event)
Start the day right with great coffee, great conversation and great connections. Our topic for this event will be self-care.

Virtual Power Lunch: Increase Calm and Productivity in Uncertain Times
Gail Sussman-Miller, of Inspired Choice, will share a tool called P.I.E.S. to help build resiliency, mental wellbeing, set boundaries on distractions and increase productivity for you and your team.

Downtown Power Coffee Series: Personal Board of Directors (Virtual Event)
Start the day right with great coffee and great conversation. Our topic will be Building Your Personal Board of Directors - which is a powerful way to advance your professional and personal goals!

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 Roundtable] Ellevate Chicago's Executive and Innovator Power Lunch
Network with Executive and Innovator Ellevate Members at this exclusive and intimate virtual lunch.

[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!

Postponed. World Health Day Private Documentary Screening: Bending the Arc
Join Ellevate and convening partners for a private screening of Bending the Arc, a documentary about the Partners in Health organization and Dr. Paul Farmer and partners.

Executive and Innovator Power Lunch Cancelled
Network with Executive and Innovator Ellevate Members at this exclusive, intimate power lunch. We'll discuss creativity, listed as the #1 skill needed for jobs of the future.

Downtown Power Coffee Series
Start the day right with great coffee and great conversation. Don't forget your business cards!

United State of Women: Pay Inequity Series - Part 2
Join USOW, Speak Truth Summit, and Impact Alliance at Loyola School of Law for an evening of discussion on pay inequity and intersectionality and inclusivity. This is part two of a four-part series.

Raise Her Voice Campaign In Honor of International Women's Day
Join Ellevate Chicago at EvolveHER to celebrate International Women's Day and our first Raise Her Voice event!

Blockchain’s Impact on Healthcare Tech: Enterprises & Entrepreneurs
Join your Ellevate colleagues at MATTER Chicago for a fascinating discussion on blockchain and healthcare.

United State of Women: Pay Inequity Series - Part 1
Join USOW, Speak Truth Summit, and Impact Alliance at Loyola School of Law for an evening of discussion on pay inequity and self-empowerment. This is a part of a four-part series.

Nails and Networking at Ezza Nails
Join Ellevate at Ezza Nails for an evening of mini-manis, networking, and nosh!

Mastering Time Workshop: Chicago Location
Do you feel like it's a battle to beat the clock, make deadlines, uphold standing commitments, prioritize chores, and avoid distractions?

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.

Women on Boards 2020 - The 8th National Conversation on Board Diversity
Join Women on Boards for their 8th annual national conversation on board diversity. This year's theme: Winning Together Now: How Can We Engage Allies To Increase Gender Diversity?

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!

Happy Hour Networking Event: Fall Into Networking
Join Ellevate for our fall happy hour networking event at The Dearborn - a tried and true Ellevate favorite!

Mentor Meet-Up Downtown Morning Coffee: Balancing Career & Self-Care
Join Tanya Stanfield for a downtown power morning coffee! Registration ends November 8th.

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!