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Chicago 85 Broads July Power Breakfast with Debbie Halvorson

Debbie is the former Representative for the 11th Congressional District of Illinois and made history as the first woman to serve as Illinois Senate Majority Leader. Join us for an interactive break...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Keys to the Ladies Room LIVE workshop in Chicago

The benefits are obvious! More prospects, more assets, more production and 3x more referrals Save $200 using the special code: 85KEYS Sign-up here: [adrimillerheckman.com] LOCATION: Chicago, Illino...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Chicago Chapter Networking Hour

Join us at Megan Morgan’s house to learn more about the chapter, the Mentorship Circle and, most importantly, network! Email Megan Morgan for details: meganbeausang@gmail.com

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Ilinois Women's Conference

The conference is a statewide event focusing on professional development, community, networking, entrepreneurship and women’s health. This conference gives women a tremendous opportunity to grow, ...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Pop-Up Event for Brides & Bridesmaids

85Broads member, Nicole Staple, is the co-founder of Brideside, a dedicated online platform for bridesmaids and designer bridesmaids dresses. Brideside is launching it’s first brick-and-morta...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Girl Rising - Documentary Film

10×10 is an organization dedicated to opening up access to education for girls around the world. They are presenting a documentary, Girl Rising, about nine girls from different parts of the world w...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Yoga Night at lululemon athletica

Save the Date: Wednesday, January 30 More information to come!

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Power and Investor Member Breakfast with Somaly Mam

Somaly Mam, Cambodian survivor of sex slavery, has aided tens of thousands of women and children in knowing their rights and escaping their plight, and has been recognized as a global leader for he...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Breakfast with Solamy Mam - Human rights activist, visionary and fearless survivor of sex slavery

Somaly Mam, Cambodian survivor of sex slavery, has aided tens of thousands of women and children in knowing their rights and escaping their plight, and has been recognized as a global leader for he...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
[85 Broads] - By Invitation Only: Breakfast with Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-Founder of Gilt Groupe

Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, spent three years working in investment banking at Merrill Lynch before blazing a trail up Fifth Avenue after business school, working for Bulgari and Louis Vuitton. Toget...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Northwestern University Undergraduate Womens Welcome to 85 Broads

New undergraduate members will be introduced to 85 Broads and current members will have an opportunity to reconnect.

  • Evanston, IL
In Person
Booth Women Connect Conference

Make connections. Build your skills. Enhance your career. Join in engaging sessions with distinguished faculty speakers and accomplished Chicago Booth alumnae as they share their experiences and of...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Official Launch Party

Join the Celebration!!! The Official Becoming Milla Blaire Launch Party! Hosted by Shari Duffy Toast to the Celebrity Sci-Fi Thriller Series of the Decade! Celebrate ‘Red Carpet Style&#821...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Chicago Chapter Summer Happy Hour

Efficiently “Polished”: How 85 Broads’ Young Entrepreneurs Keep Busy Women Looking and Feeling Their Best We all know her: that perfectly polished colleague who is always dressed to impress, with i...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Mentorship Program Kick-Off

This fall, 85 Broads Chicago will launch a mentorship pilot program to further connect our Chicago members with mentors and leaders in the Chicago, other U.S. and global chapters. The goal is to c...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Chicago Booth Women's Week: Chicago

Meet Chicago Booth alumnae at casual gatherings around the world, including hosts Emily Stockert, Booth MBA ‘10, Pam Baskies, ’10, Yewande Maduekwe, ’10, Anne Wong, ’10, and Pooja...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Fashion’s Big “HOAX” by Karna Johnson Styling

Fashion stylist Karna Johnson, (of Karna Johnson Styling Associates) will reveal the secret behind Fashion’s Big “HOAX”. Working with 85 Broad members, she will demonstrate how to adapt your person...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Chicago Chapter February First Mondays Happy Hour

Start your month off right…Same place, same time, every first Monday of the month. We’ll be there! Questions: schwartzl@kirkland.com

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Fireside Chat with Lydia Fisher

Join us for an evening of inspiration, education and mentorship. Continuing our series, the Fireside Chat is designed to provide small group discussions on challenges in today’s workplace and...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
January First Mondays Happy Hour

Start your month off right…Same place, same time, every first Monday of the month. We’ll be there! RSVP to schwartzl@kirkland.com

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Chicago Chapter Holiday Party

Shopping for a Good Cause Please join us for an evening of networking, shopping and giving hosted by 85 Broads Power Circle Member, Mary Liz Lehman, Founder and CEO of Perchance Boutique. *We wil...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Chicago 85 Broads Power Breakfast

Devi Vallabheneni & Melissa Hayes from MBA IQ® will lead a lively discussion and debate the question, “Should Everyone Get an MBA?” Whether you are an MBA, non-MBA, MBA-aspirant, le...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Fireside Chat with Lydia Fisher

An evening of inspiration, education and mentorship. Continuing our series, the Fireside Chat is designed to provide small group discussions on challenges in today’s workplace and how to ach...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Women's Entrepreneur Panel

Join us for an engaging evening and vibrant panel discussion with several of Chicago’s top women entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Gain important perspective on careers in entrepreneurship, in...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Fireside Chat with Lydia Fisher

Continuing our monthly series, the Fireside Chat is designed to provide small group discussions on challenges in today’s workplace. Hosted at the home of Lydia Fisher, the author of “Cinderella of ...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Chicago Benefit for Indego Africa

Celebrate the progress and contribute to the future success of Indego Africa. Support this innovative enterprise that uses a fair trade approach for ending systematic poverty in Africa. IA continu...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Build on What's Working For You:  The Foundation for Successful Leadership

The Chicago Chapter of 85 Broads presents a Leadership Circle with Host Dr. Carolyn Friend: An evening of exploring and enhancing your leadership skills. Dr. Friend will lead us in an interactive d...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
A Fireside Chat with Lydia Fisher

The Chicago Chapter presents its latest Fireside Chat with Lydia Fisher – an evening of inspiration, education and mentorship. Continuing their series, the Fireside Chat is designed to provid...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Fireside Chat with Lydia Fisher

Continuing our monthly series, the Fireside Chat is designed to provide small group discussions on challenges in today’s workplace. Hosted at the home of Lydia Fisher, the author of “Cindere...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person
Booth Women's Week: Chicago

Meet Chicago Booth alumnae at casual gatherings around the world, including host Pammy Baskies, Booth MBA ‘10. Come ask all of your questions about business school and Chicago, and get real answers...

  • Chicago, IL
In Person