Canright Calendar

The Canright Calendar is a weekly newsletter compilation of online and in-person networking and educational events around the Chicago area. Each week, we send an email with featured events. Subscribe to the Canright Calendar list here .

	October 2021
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4	5	6 Employers and Employ… Employers and Employees: What to Expect in the Next Normal October 6, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 6, 8:00 am - 9:00 am CT - WEBINAR As the end of summer approaches and companies consider the return to office, we find ourselves at another crucial point in defining the ‘Next Normal’. In a world where employees are struggling for balance, seeking more flexibility and empowerment between their personal and professional lives, new behaviors and challenges are beginning to emerge. Join Mary Cook, Managing Director, Finance, and John Flayter, Managing Director, HR, both of Salo, as they explore what they’re seeing as workplace dynamics and behaviors are evolving across all industries and functions. https://www.executivesclub.org/events/employers-and-employees-what-to-expect-in-the-next-normal-a-coffee-and-connect-with-mary-cook-and-john-flayter/ See more details Digital Currency Dev… Digital Currency Developments: Stablecoins and CBDCs October 6, 2021 @ 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm Wednesday, October 6, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm CT - WEBINAR Central banks worldwide are researching, developing, and even issuing digital money in the form of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This month's Chicago Payments Forum will feature a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's 2021 Payments Symposium. The symposium will feature updates from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the central banks of Bahamas and Sweden, plus stablecoin issuer Circle. Digital currency startup CoinFX will join the forum, and Nick Cavet, Core Team Contributor, will talk about the firm's DeFi currency project. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-currency-developments-stablecoins-and-cbdcs-tickets-179159449737 See more details • •	7	8	9	10
11	12 Indigenous Peoples&#… Indigenous Peoples' Day Concert October 12, 2021 @ 1:30 am - 2:30 am 4544 N Lincoln Ave · Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall The Indigenous Peoples' Day Concert is an annual, artistic and cultural event to showcase Native American musicians featuring OPLIAM, NuFolk Rebel Alliance ft. Eugene Hütz (Gogol Bordello), Huguito Gutierrez & Armando Bakle. The free concert brings together Chicago's Native American, Indigenous communities, and the general public to celebrate a more inclusive holiday. The event includes history and knowledge between Native Americans, Columbus, and colonization with brochure handouts and the artists speaking about the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. https://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2021/10-13-2021-wmw-indigenous-peoples-day/ See more details •	13 Inclusive Leadership… Inclusive Leadership: What Happens at the Intersection of Self-Awareness, Trust, and Performance October 13, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm This workshop takes participants into a guided journey to inclusive leadership by having a greater understanding of self-awareness while leveraging specific competencies to intentionally create and maintain an inclusive team. It highlights the power of influence and trust as leaders match inclusive words that are confirmed with inclusive behaviors. It offers guidance to vision opportunities to inspire creativity, instill trust, and strategically focus on team inclusion and performance. Participants will: Become aware of ways to mitigate personal and organizational biases. Understand the importance of emotional intelligence in creating and maintaining inclusive teams. Identify strategies to implement inclusive language and action to form a high-performing team. Recognize key leadership characteristics to promote inclusive workplaces, even in the face of opposition. http://www.nationaldiversitycouncil.org/what-we-do/training/diversityfirst-virtual-suite/virtual-workshops/ See more details •	14 Be Kind to Yourself:… Be Kind to Yourself: Boost Your Productivity & Satisfaction October 14, 2021 @ 11:00 pm - October 15, 2021 @ 1:00 am Thursday, October 14, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT - WEBINAR Do you think you should be doing better than you are? Working less, achieving more? The solution is simple: be kinder to yourself. Research shows that being kind to yourself can make you MORE productive, regardless of your circumstances. Join the Wright Foundation co-founder and president Dr. Judith Wright for this free online webinar. You’ll learn myths about self-compassion and why it gets a bad rap, how our emotions are there to save us, and the profound results of treating ourselves with a little more tenderness. https://seievent.com/ See more details •	15 Be Kind to Yourself:… Be Kind to Yourself: Boost Your Productivity & Satisfaction October 14, 2021 @ 11:00 pm - October 15, 2021 @ 1:00 am Thursday, October 14, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT - WEBINAR Do you think you should be doing better than you are? Working less, achieving more? The solution is simple: be kinder to yourself. Research shows that being kind to yourself can make you MORE productive, regardless of your circumstances. Join the Wright Foundation co-founder and president Dr. Judith Wright for this free online webinar. You’ll learn myths about self-compassion and why it gets a bad rap, how our emotions are there to save us, and the profound results of treating ourselves with a little more tenderness. https://seievent.com/ See more details •	16	17
18	19	20 Growth, Opportunitie… Growth, Opportunities & Challenges of Illinois’ AAPI Community October 20, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 20, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT - WEBINAR Asian American and Pacific Island residents and businesses are essential to the fabric of our communities and play a key role in building a 21st century economy. Unfortunately, we know all too well that these same valued residents have faced disproportionate and hateful attacks, and this has put an especially tough burden on our small business owners and entrepreneurs. Join the Executives’ Club of Chicago for a panel discussion moderated by Tomoko Kizawa, Risk & Financial Advisory Partner and Chicago Inclusion Leader, Deloitte, and featuring Dr. Karen Eng, President and Chief Executive Officer, CSMI, Josina Morita, Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago; Chair, Illinois Asian American Caucus and Ram Villivalam, Illinois State Senator, District 8. https://www.executivesclub.org/events/growth-opportunities-challenges-of-illinois-aapi-community/ See more details Virtual Networking L… Virtual Networking Luncheon October 20, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 20, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT - WEBINAR The Professional Women’s Club of Chicago understands that you may not always be able to attend in-person events, so they are offering a virtual option. The virtual luncheons take place one week after the regularly scheduled in-person luncheons and will feature breakout groups for virtual attendees with a break-out room facilitator, a list of event attendees, and low-cost options for members and non-members. https://www.pwcc.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1559223&group= See more details • •	21	22	23	24
25	26 Effective Brainstorm… Effective Brainstorming: Modern Strategies, Tools & Techniques October 26, 2021 @ 11:00 pm - October 27, 2021 @ 1:30 am Catalyst Ranch, 656 W Randolph St Ste 4E, Chicago, IL 60661, USA For this in-person workshop, we require all attendees show proof of vaccination upon entry. Thank you for your consideration! Catalyst Ranch welcomes ideation guru Gregg Fraley for his eye-opening workshop. Are you a corporate innovator or team leader in search of better ideas? Are you an individual seeking better ideas to address life challenges? New wrinkles in brain science that show us how to make it more effective. At this session, learn state of the art brainstorming angles to make your ideation sessions yield great results. Registrants will also get a one-hour coaching session with Gregg. https://catalystranch.com/event/effective-brainstorming-with-gregg-fraley/ See more details •	27 Effective Brainstorm… Effective Brainstorming: Modern Strategies, Tools & Techniques October 26, 2021 @ 11:00 pm - October 27, 2021 @ 1:30 am Catalyst Ranch, 656 W Randolph St Ste 4E, Chicago, IL 60661, USA For this in-person workshop, we require all attendees show proof of vaccination upon entry. Thank you for your consideration! Catalyst Ranch welcomes ideation guru Gregg Fraley for his eye-opening workshop. Are you a corporate innovator or team leader in search of better ideas? Are you an individual seeking better ideas to address life challenges? New wrinkles in brain science that show us how to make it more effective. At this session, learn state of the art brainstorming angles to make your ideation sessions yield great results. Registrants will also get a one-hour coaching session with Gregg. https://catalystranch.com/event/effective-brainstorming-with-gregg-fraley/ See more details Back to the Office Back to the Office October 27, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 27, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT - WEBINAR Things have been returning to somewhat normal after the greatest challenge we have collectively faced in our lifetimes. Offices are re-opening. Some have been re-opened for months. Join the Publicity Club of Chicago for a panel discussion with three agency leaders on safety precautions, trends in office environments, and more. Speakers include Steve Johnson, Managing Partner at CG Life, Amy Littleton, co-leader at KemperLesnik, and David M. Zapata, CEO and Founder of Zapwater Communications. https://www.publicity.org/news-events/event/3433/back-to-the-office See more details • •	28	29	30	31