Canright Calendar

Wednesday, August 31 - Thursday, September 1 - ONLINE

The Belt and Road Summit is a premier international platform for promoting business collaboration along the Belt and Road. The Summit gathers senior government officials and business leaders from countries and regions along and beyond the Belt and Road to exchange insights on multilateral co-operation and explore concrete business opportunities. This event also includes business matching and networking opportunities. 

https://www.beltandroadsummit.hk/conference/bnr/en 

Thursday thru Sunday, September 1-4

Millennium Park & Neighborhood Concerts

The Chicago Jazz Festival returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the Chicago Cultural Center and citywide. Produced by DCASE and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago, the festival showcases Chicago's local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city’s most beloved art forms. 

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival.html 

Thursday thru Sunday, September 1-4

Millennium Park & Neighborhood Concerts

The Chicago Jazz Festival returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the Chicago Cultural Center and citywide. Produced by DCASE and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago, the festival showcases Chicago's local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city’s most beloved art forms. 

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival.html 

Thursday thru Sunday, September 1-4

Millennium Park & Neighborhood Concerts

The Chicago Jazz Festival returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the Chicago Cultural Center and citywide. Produced by DCASE and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago, the festival showcases Chicago's local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city’s most beloved art forms. 

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival.html 

Thursday thru Sunday, September 1-4

Millennium Park & Neighborhood Concerts

The Chicago Jazz Festival returns with performances celebrating all forms of jazz in Millennium Park, at the Chicago Cultural Center and citywide. Produced by DCASE and programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago, the festival showcases Chicago's local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city’s most beloved art forms. 

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival.html 

Thursday, September 8, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm CDT - ONLINE

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) continues to revolutionize manufacturing. Join 1871 for the first Tech Talk in a series on IIoT. September’s discussion will include data-driven automation strategies using IIoT, smart manufacturing using IIoT, predictive maintenance, energy efficiency through smart monitoring, and what’s next for IIoT. 

https://1871.com/event/industry-4-0/

Friday evening thru Saturday, September 9-11 - ONLINE

Whether you’re looking to advance your career by being a stronger leader, be more assertive, date more successfully, or build stronger relationships with your children, this weekend seminar hosted by the Wright Foundation lays the foundation for lifelong learning and fulfillment of your greatest potential. Discover foundational tools and processes to enhance your social and emotional intelligence skills, break old habits, boost your career or businesses. 

https://morelifetraining.com/

Friday evening thru Saturday, September 9-11 - ONLINE

Whether you’re looking to advance your career by being a stronger leader, be more assertive, date more successfully, or build stronger relationships with your children, this weekend seminar hosted by the Wright Foundation lays the foundation for lifelong learning and fulfillment of your greatest potential. Discover foundational tools and processes to enhance your social and emotional intelligence skills, break old habits, boost your career or businesses. 

https://morelifetraining.com/

Friday evening thru Saturday, September 9-11 - ONLINE

Whether you’re looking to advance your career by being a stronger leader, be more assertive, date more successfully, or build stronger relationships with your children, this weekend seminar hosted by the Wright Foundation lays the foundation for lifelong learning and fulfillment of your greatest potential. Discover foundational tools and processes to enhance your social and emotional intelligence skills, break old habits, boost your career or businesses. 

https://morelifetraining.com/

Wednesday, September 14, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT - ONLINE

How is planning connected to the roles and responsibilities of your organization? How are your organization’s vision, mission, and values connected to your strategic planning? What is included in the plan? In this peer-to-peer training, the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Chicago BACP, and featured speaker JDRF Illinois Executive Director Mimi K. Crabtree will discuss why planning is essential, what it takes to create a winning plan, and ideas on how to get started. 

https://www.chicagolandchamber.org/events/2022-09-14/15403/organizational-planning-and-purpose/ 

Wednesday, September 21, 7:30 am - 9:45 am 

The Chicago Club, 81 E Van Buren St., Chicago

Developer Mike Reschke, CEO of Prime Group, sits down for a fireside chat with Crain’s reporter Danny Ecker to discuss the Future of the Loop. As the work-from-home trend spawned by COVID-19 has emptied downtown office buildings and raised doubts among real estate investors about its future, hear why Reschke is betting on a downtown rebound.

https://web.cvent.com/event/6cd955cb-3373-4696-a74b-4d855373e7e7/summary

Wednesday, September 21, 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT - ONLINE

What are the effective ways to engage your board members in fundraising? Do nonprofit board members have to fundraise? In this program, presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, featured speaker Amy Junge, Sr. Director of Volunteer Engagement and Donor Experience at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will discuss where to look for your best funding prospects and how to access them with the help of your board.

https://www.chicagolandchamber.org/events/2022-09-21/15521/developing-a-fundraising-strategy-what-is-the-boards-role-in-fundraising/

Wednesday, September 21, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Maggiano's Banquets, 111 W. Grand Ave, Chicago

Join the City Club of Chicago for a luncheon hosting Ellen Alberding, President & CEO and board member of the Joyce Foundation. Ellen oversees the charitable distribution of $65 million annually from assets of $1.3 billion. Under her leadership, Joyce has gained national prominence with a grant portfolio rooted in the core belief that communities are stronger when they share benefits broadly. 

https://www.cityclub-chicago.org/event/2/3528/ellen-alberding