Previous Events
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New Location: Ellevate Executive and Innovator Level Lunch
Join us for our next Ellevate Executive and Innovator Level Lunch facilitated by member Melissa McSherry!
Happy New Year Open House
Join us for an evening of casual networking and learn more about Ellevate! Note: Our current membership drive runs through January 31. Use code MYYEAR when becoming a member for a 20% discount.
Sold Out: Special Executive Council Luncheon: Vision & Goal Setting Session led by Shirley McAlpine
This event is sold out. To be added to the waiting list, please contact Kate Liebelt. Join us at the Art Institute of Chicago for this unique vision & goal setting workshop led by Shirley McAlpine.
Member Appreciation Holiday Networking Happy Hour
Join Ellevate for a member-only appreciation holiday gathering to celebrate the successes of 2017! Fine wines from Que Syrah and delicious pizza from Coalfire will be provided!
Make an Impact: Nonprofit Expo and Panel Discussion
How do you give back? Are you thinking of getting involved in a local organization? Do you want to join a nonprofit board of directors? Come along and join us for our inaugural giving back event.
*NEW VENUE ANNOUNCED: Chicago Executive Member Leadership Lunch Series
Don't miss our bimonthly Executive Member leadership luncheon series!
Ellevate Quarterly Coffee Meet Up - Sold Out
Meet us for coffee and networking!
Chicago Executive Member Leadership Lunch Series - SOLD OUT
Don't miss our bimonthly Executive Member leadership luncheon series!
Perspectives: Big Hammer, Smart Little Nail - Data & the Designer
SmithGroupJJR's PERSPECTIVES brings together “designers” from seemingly disparate areas of expertise to exchange collaborative viewpoints on design. The event is free, but registration is required.
Chicago Mentoring Meet Up — Includes Professional Headshot
In what we are calling the "speed dating" of mentoring, members will have the opportunity to both receive and share meaningful career advice. Professional headshots will be taken on-site.
Chicago Executive Member Leadership Lunch Series - SOLD OUT
Don't miss our bimonthly Executive Member leadership luncheon series!
Chicago Executive Member Leadership Lunch Series
Don't miss our bimonthly Executive Member leadership luncheon series!
Chicago Executive Member Leadership Lunch Series
Don't miss our bimonthly Executive Member leadership luncheon series!
Chicago Executive Member Leadership Lunch Series
Don't miss our bimonthly Executive Member leadership luncheon series!
Chicago Executive Member Leadership Lunch Series
Don't miss our bimonthly Executive Member leadership luncheon series!
An Evening of Whiskey Education and Networking
You'll learn about types of whiskey, making whiskey cocktails and pairing whiskey with food. Not interested in whiskey? Then join us for a beverage of your choice and networking.
Ellevate Coffee Meet Up
Meet us for coffee and networking!
Chicago Executive Member Leadership Lunch Series
Join us for our popular bimonthly leadership luncheon series! The Aug. 14 luncheon will be held at Terzo Piano at the Art Institute. Registration is $10 and lunch is pay your own way.
Happy Hour Celebrating 20 Years of Ellevate
Come join us for an evening of cocktails and conversation at the Filini Chicago patio! **Please note the location and date change for this event!**
Leadership Lunch
Join the ladies of Ellevate Chicago for their July leadership luncheon. The topic of discussion will be personal branding.
Financing Your Home & Investment Property
Are you planning to purchase your dream home or finance a real estate investment project? Learn from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable lenders and get motivated to execute successfully!
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.
Executive Council Member Lunch
Join the Ellevate Chicago ladies for a special leadership lunch!
Ellevate & AIT High Impact Advocacy Workshop in Chicago
Looking to be a more engaged, active citizen in 2017? The All In Together Campaign is bringing you a in-person, action-oriented workshop on how to (really) drive change in the political process.
June Leadership Lunch
Join the Chicago chapter for this month's Leadership Lunches! This event will give our Executive and Entrepreneur level members the opportunity to connect in a more intimate setting.
UNICEF Revel In the Windy City Fundraiser
Revel in the Windy City celebrates Chicago, its vibrant community, and UNICEF's lifesaving work. Join us for an evening on Elite Yacht as we cruise Lake Michigan in support of UNICEF.
Ellevate Quarterly Coffee Meet Up
This event is sold out, but check back for more events and future coffee meet-ups!
Second May Leadership Luncheon
Join Ellevate Chicago for the second round of Leadership Lunches this month! This event will give our Executive and Entrepreneur level members the opportunity to connect in a more intimate setting.
Chicago's Screening of She Started It
Join Ellevate Chicago at our one-hour screening of She Started It; following the screening, there will be a guided discussion.
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!
