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FEATURED EVENTS OF THE WEEK

At our featured events, navigate your career transition, disrupt the Chicago food scene, kick off International Women’s Day, and connect with the international business community.

This week:

PWCC: When Paths Diverge - Navigating Career Transitions

Whether you’re looking to transition to a new industry or a new role within your company, many of us find ourselves feeling lost on where to start or what questions to be asking. If you’re exploring changes now or in the future, know that you’re not alone and it is definitely not too late. Hear from three experienced leaders on how best to approach new chapters in your career. Regardless of whether it’s a small idea in the back of your mind or a journey you’re currently undertaking, our leaders will help you find insights and learn best practices to be your own best advocate. Insperity, 525 W Van Buren, Mezzanine Level, Chicago. Thursday, February 20, 7:30 am – 9:30 am.
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FACC: European Professionals Networking

Meet the members of Chicago’s international business community at this monthly meetup. The European Professionals Networking event offers the chance to interact with the Danish-American, Dutch-American, Finnish-American, French-American, German-American, Italian-American, Norwegian-American, Polish-American, and Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce. CURRENT Restaurant, W Chicago Lakeshore, 644 N. Lakeshore Dr., Chicago. Wednesday, February 19, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
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Upcoming:

Executives’ Club of Chicago: Disrupting Chicago’s Food Scene

Chicago is second to none when it comes to dining in or eating out. The city is home to cutting-edge companies using tech to enhance customers’ dining experience, food delivery innovators perfecting their service models, and healthy, sustainable food options that are increasingly accessible whether you’re on the go, staying in, or on the town. Hear from local food disruptors on their journeys to success and the uniquely collaborative food environment that makes Chicago a center for food and beverage innovation and excellence. Baker McKenzie, 300 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Thursday, February 27, 7:30 am – 9:00 am.
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1871: Steps for Senior Leadership - International Women’s Day

Join the folks at 1871 for breakfast and a fireside chat moderated by Betsy Ziegler, CEO of 1871, to kick off International Women’s Day. Betsy will be conversing with Wanji Walcott, Chief Legal Officer of Discover and Julie Loeger, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Discover. The topic for the fireside chat is “Steps to Senior Leadership” and Wanji & Julie will be discussing how they climbed the ladder over the course of their careers. 1871, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza 1212, Chicago. Friday, March 6, 8:15 am – 9:15 am.
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Chicago Council on Global Affairs: Why Mayors Are Now Running the World

At a time of gridlock and division in Washington, DC, mayors are setting their own agenda and taking local action on immigration, education, infrastructure, and the environment. The role of mayors has now extended beyond city limits into the national political stage. Former mayors Pete Buttigieg and Michael Bloomberg climbing in the polls in the Democratic primaries is a great example of mayors scaling up the political agenda. Fifty-fifth Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, argues that cities have become today’s true centers of effective governance and will discuss why he thinks mayors now run the world. Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Conference Center, McCormick Foundation Hall, 130 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Thursday, March 12, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
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3	4	5	6 ita: Emotional Intel… ita: Emotional Intelligence Leadership February 6, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am TechNexus 20 N. Wacker Dr. 12th Floor Chicago, Are you in tune with your emotions and the emotions of those you work with? Emotional intelligence (EI) not only enables you to understand your own emotions, but also helps you acknowledge and influence the emotions of others. The Junto Institute team has found that EI is one skill where most founders and executive leaders struggle most. During this session, you’ll learn what is arguably the most critical set of skills a leader can possess, and what is the single biggest predictor of effective leadership. TechNexus, 20 N. Wacker Dr., 12th Floor, Chicago. Thursday, February 6, 8:00 - 10:30 am. DETAILS & REGISTRATION See more details Mid-America Club: Ex… Mid-America Club: Executive Women's Committee Meeting February 6, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Mid-America Club 200 East Randolph Drive 80th Floor Chicago Connect with Chicago's Prominent Women Professionals MAC's Women's Committee meets the first Thursday of every month over lunch. If you would like to learn more about getting involved in the Women's Committee or attend the meeting, please contact the committee's Club liaison Melissa Czyz at Melissa.Czyz@clubcorp.com. See more details Wright Foundation: R… Wright Foundation: Rockin' Relationships February 6, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wright Foundation, 445 E. Ohio St., Ste. 360, Chicago Remarkable relationships aren’t the stuff of fairy tales, but the advice we get about them definitely is often wishful fantasy. Join the Wright Foundation and discover how disagreements are really opportunities to deepen our awareness of ourselves and others. Wright Foundation, 445 E. Ohio St., Ste. 360, Chicago. Thursday, February 6, 5:30 - 8:00 pm. DETAILS & REGISTRATION See more details • • •	7 Catalyst Ranch: Enga… Catalyst Ranch: Engaging Your Audience at Company Gatherings February 7, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Catalyst Ranch, 656 W Randolph St #3W, Chicago, IL 60661, USA Catalyst Ranch welcomes all Meetings Professionals to gain wisdom from a peer while enjoying a meal. Executive Admins, Retreat Programmers, Facilitators and everyone in between: Corporate event expert Linda Whitlock will show her favorite creative ways to spur buy-in and participation from your assembled audience of colleagues. Enjoy lunch from Big Delicious Planet and network with local business professionals. Catalyst Ranch, 656 W Randolph St., Chicago. Friday, February 7. 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. DETAILS AND REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn-engage-your-audience-at-company-gatherings-tickets-89659234183 See more details •	8	9
10	11	12 FACC: Monthly Lunche… FACC: Monthly Luncheon February 12, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Margeaux Brasserie, Waldorf-Astoria Chicago, 11 E. Walton St., Chicago. Join the French-American Chamber of Commerce at Margeaux Brasserie inside the Waldorf-Astoria Chicago for their Monthly Luncheon. This is a chance to network within the French-American business community, so be sure to bring your business cards. Barbara Bogdanowicz, Account executive on Global Sales, Delta Air Lines, will be the guest speaker. Margeaux Brasserie, Waldorf-Astoria Chicago, 11 E. Walton St., Chicago. Tuesday, February 11, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm. DETAILS & REGISTRATION See more details •	13	14	15	16
17	18	19 European Professiona… European Professionals Networking February 19, 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 See more details •	20 PWCC: When Paths Div… PWCC: When Paths Diverge - Navigating Career Transitions February 20, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Insperity, 525 W Van Buren, Mezzanine Level, Chicago PWCC: When Paths Diverge - Navigating Career Transitions Whether you're looking to transition to a new industry or a new role within your company, many of us find ourselves feeling lost on where to start or what questions to be asking. If you're exploring changes now or in the future, know that you're not alone and it is definitely not too late. Hear from three experienced leaders on how best to approach new chapters in your career. Regardless of whether it's a small idea in the back of your mind or a journey you're currently undertaking, our leaders will help you find insights and learn best practices to be your own best advocate. Insperity, 525 W Van Buren, Mezzanine Level, Chicago. Thursday, February 20, 7:30 am - 9:30 am. https://www.pwcc.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1337038&group= See more details •	21	22	23
24	25	26	27 Executives’ Club of … Executives’ Club of Chicago: Disrupting Chicago’s Food Scene February 27, 2020 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am Baker McKenzie, 300 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Executives’ Club of Chicago: Disrupting Chicago’s Food Scene Chicago is second to none when it comes to dining in or eating out. The city is home to cutting-edge companies using tech to enhance customers’ dining experience, food delivery innovators perfecting their service models, and healthy, sustainable food options that are increasingly accessible whether you’re on the go, staying in, or on the town. Hear from local food disruptors on their journeys to success and the uniquely collaborative food environment that makes Chicago a center for food and beverage innovation and excellence. Baker McKenzie, 300 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Thursday, February 27, 7:30 am - 9:00 am. https://www.executivesclub.org/forums/food-and-beverage/disrupting-chicago-s-food-scene See more details •	28	29

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