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Canright Calendar
Collin Canright
Apr 24, 2024
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Collin Canright
The Canright Calendar is a weekly email of networking events in Chicago. View all of our events here. Sign up for the list here. If you have any other suggestions you’d like us to consider, send them to Alexandra at alexandra@canrightcommunications.com.
WEEK OF 4-22-2024
| At our featured events, learn about AI governance and policy, discover the rich history (and future) of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, understand the infrastructure opportunities in Chicago, and empower growth through business diversity. AI Governance and Policy Insights with Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Wednesday, April 24, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm West Monroe, 311 W. Monroe, 15th Floor, Chicago The Chicagoland Chamber’s Infrastructure & Digitalization Committee and Technology Council in collaboration with West Monroe will host Illinois State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz for a crucial discussion on how policymakers can approach artificial intelligence (AI). Moderated by Chuck Kirchner, Senior Partner – Technology at West Monroe, this session will delve into the pivotal role of policymakers in shaping AI regulations and policies. Rep. Gong-Gershowitz will share her perspectives on how policymakers are approaching the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, touching upon key considerations, challenges, and opportunities. Register Chicago Harbor Lighthouse: Past, Present & Future Wednesday, April 24, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm The Metropolitan, 233 S Wacker Dr., 67 Floor, Chicago Hosted by The Metropolitan Club, join Kurt Lentsch, President and Chief Dreamer of Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, and notable Chicago preservation architect Edward Torrez for an engaging and informative presentation exploring the history, current state, and ambitious future of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. Delve into its rich past, understand the challenges resulting from it being unmanned and largely neglected since 1979, and discover the plans of Friends of the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse as they work to preserve, restore, and celebrate this historic landmark. This enlightening session is perfect for those interested in maritime history, historic preservation, and Chicago’s cultural heritage. Register Next Stop Chicago: Promoting Investments in Infrastructure Beyond the DNC Monday, April 29, 11:30 am – 1:15 pm Maggiano’s Banquets, 111 W. Grand Ave., Chicago Join Abby Pucker (Gertie), Anton Seals Jr. (Grow Greater Englewood) and Devon VanHouten-Maldonado (SkyART) for a conversation on the intersection of culture and infrastructure. Next Stop: Chicago is a campaign dedicated to creating a unified initiative that showcases and invites people to explore the diverse cultural spaces in Chicago. By utilizing the CTA’s Green Line, Next Stop: Chicago highlights neighborhoods whose development must continue to be bolstered by essential infrastructure to stimulate economic growth and vitality. The Democratic National Convention offers a pivotal moment for Chicago to activate and shape a new narrative, presenting a cohesive vision for the city’s future. Register Empowering Growth: Championing Small Businesses through Business Diversity Thursday, May 2, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Amazon, 227 W. Monroe St., Chicago Join the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for a dynamic panel discussion during Small Business Week, where we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the importance of supporting and collaborating with small businesses, particularly those owned by women and minorities. This event will emphasize intentional partnerships between large companies and small businesses, showcasing how these collaborations can lead to mutual growth and success. This event aims to inspire the Chicago business community to actively engage with and uplift small businesses, particularly those owned by women and minorities. By promoting intentional partnerships, we can collectively drive economic growth, create job opportunities, and build a more diverse and resilient business landscape. Register #CelebrateDifferences for Autism Acceptance Month April 2024 This April, the Autism Society of America is proud to continue its sixth annual #CelebrateDifferences campaign in honor of Autism Acceptance Month. Everyday, we work to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community to live fully. We believe that acceptance is creating a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it. And by everyone, we mean every unique individual: the implacable, inimitable, and irreplaceable you. [continue reading…] LEARN MORE Arts Corner Canright account manager Alexandra Sulack is an opera singer and voice teacher. She curates arts recommendations for you. Self-Guided Tour: Chicago’s Atomic History UChicago, Hyde Park Campus You don’t see a whole lot of Chicago in Oppenheimer, the Oscar-nominated movie about the scientists who designed the first atomic bomb during World War II. As far as locations go, the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico has the starring role. But pay close attention to the three-hour Christopher Nolan epic, and you’ll see the University of Chicago in cameos. UChicago played an absolutely critical role in the Manhattan Project, the U.S. government’s top-secret initiative to develop nuclear weapons. The university’s Hyde Park campus is where scientists led by Enrico Fermi built the world’s first nuclear reactor in 1942, generating just a tiny amount of energy — half a watt — but proving that it could be done. Take a self-guided tour through this historical route. More Information If you have any other suggestions you’d like us to consider, send them to Alexandra at alexandra@canrightcommunications.com. |
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