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The Canright Calendar is a weekly newsletter compilation of networking and engaging events around the Chicago areas. These are events that we attend and want to share with our readers. Want to get these in your inbox? Sign up for our email list here.

FEATURED EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Companies, organizations, and individuals are responding quickly as in-person networking and events move online. This week, we feature tips on virtual networking, interviewing, and adaptive management, a conversation with Mark Cuban, plus links for entertainment, fitness, and wellness.

Stories of Resilience: A Conversation with Mark Cuban

Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT – WEBINAR
Today’s uncertain landscape leaves businesses looking for tools, advice, and inspiration — particularly small and midsize ones. You may know Mark Cuban as the Dallas Mavericks owner or Shark Tank judge, but the famed entrepreneur and investor has also been a vocal supporter of and advisor to small businesses. Here’s an opportunity to get advice from Cuban, live in conversation with Salesforce SVP of SMB Marketing, Marie Rosecrans. REGISTER

How to Successfully Hire via Virtual Interview

Thursday, April 2, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CDT – WEBINAR.
Myriam Le Cannellier, Co-founder and Director of DSML Executive Search, will provide practical advice and tips from the French American Chamber of Commerce. REGISTER

Adaptive Management Methods in The Time of COVID-19

Thursday, April 2, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm CDT – WEBINAR
Covid-19 has unleashed a tidal wave of complexity across the world. Join for an interactive remote session exploring questions such as: In what ways will the international development sector need to think and act differently during (and after) the Covid-19 crisis, and how can adaptive management methods, mindsets, and mechanisms help in the time of Covid-19? REGISTER

To see how Chicago and Illinois have been doing, see our article, “Off the Chart: The Exponential Growth of Covid-19 in Illinois.”

Entertainment, Fitness & Wellness

Canright marketing coordinator Alexandra Sulack is an opera singer and voice teacher. Here are a few of her recommendations:

Free Streaming Musicals, Plays, and Operas

Daily Centering Practices

Virtual Exercise Classes

Virtual Museum Tours.

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Adaptive Management …
Adaptive Management Methods in the time of COVID-19

April 2, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, April 2, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm CDT - WEBINAR
Covid-19 has unleashed a tidal wave of complexity across the world. Join for an interactive remote session exploring questions such as: In what ways will the international development sector need to think and act differently during (and after) the Covid-19 crisis, and how can adaptive management methods, mindsets, and mechanisms help in the time of Covid-19? REGISTER

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How to Successfully …
How to Successfully Hire via Virtual Interview

April 2, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Thursday, April 2, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT – WEBINAR.
Myriam Le Cannellier, Co-founder and Director of DSML Executive Search, will provide practical advice and tips from the French American Chamber of Commerce. REGISTER

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Stories of Resilienc…
Stories of Resilience: A Conversation with Mark Cuban

April 8, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT - WEBINAR
Today’s uncertain landscape leaves businesses looking for tools, advice, and inspiration — particularly small and midsize ones. You may know Mark Cuban as the Dallas Mavericks owner or Shark Tank judge, but the famed entrepreneur and investor has also been a vocal supporter of and advisor to small businesses. Here's an opportunity to get advice from Cuban, live in conversation with Salesforce SVP of SMB Marketing, Marie Rosecrans. REGISTER

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The New World of Vir…
The New World of Virtual Networking

April 8, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The power of our networks is undeniable in the face of a global crisis. Some people thrive on the energy of networking to make new friends, find new clients, or rekindle past associations in their lives and careers. But for many people it’s too inconvenient, daunting, and downright scary — especially now, when most social contact is online or by phone.

What if you could learn a whole new way to look at networking that focuses on creating meaningful relationships and powerful results, whether you’re meeting people in person or online? What if networking was actually fun?

In this interactive online webinar, Wright Foundation COO and Chief Vision Realization Officer Barbara Burgess will help you discover a new model of networking that leads to more fulfillment, meaning, satisfaction, and success, for you and everyone you meet!

You’ll see how networking, first and foremost, is about serving, being a net giver, and supporting others in any way you can. Barbara will share a unique set of skills you can use right now to keep your networking going strong in the time of social distancing and sheltering-in-place.

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European Professiona…
European Professionals Networking

April 15, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Potter's, The Palmer House 124 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago

The European Professionals Networking event is a remarkable opportunity to network within the European community in Chicago.
It is co-organized by the
Danish-American Chamber of Commerce-Midwest,
Dutch-American Chamber of Commerce
Finish-American Chamber of Commerce
French-American Chamber of Commerce-Chicago,
German-American Chamber of Commerce-Midwest,
Italian-American Chamber of Commerce,
Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce,
Polish-American Chamber of Commerce,
and the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce.

Details and Registration: https://www.facc-chicago.com/events.html

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Well-Being and Engag…
Well-Being and Engagement Virtual Summit

April 30, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

During this unsettling time, many organizations are looking for ways to stay focused on the well-being of their workforce. NFP’s Well-Being and Engagement Virtual Summit will showcase industry experts and thought leaders across well-being and workforce management.

These panelists will provide actionable takeaways and innovative strategies to help today’s organizations meet the challenges presented by the current workforce landscape. Speakers include Tom Rath, NYT Best-Selling Author, Raj Sisodia, Co-Founder of Conscious Capitalism, Tamara Ghandour, Innovator and Futurist and many more!

Learn more about the summit and register here.

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