Featured Events

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. View all events here.

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January 25, 2021

At our featured events, unlock success and satisfaction, dive into sustainable energy, understand the economic impact of the COVID-19 vaccine, and discover your personal pandemic recovery toolkit.

3 Keys to Unlock Success and Satisfaction in Every Area of Your Life
Thursday, January 28, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
The world is inviting us to show up as our best self—not just in one area of life but in all areas, every day. As we face challenges or opportunities, we have the chance to rewrite the scripts that stop us from becoming who we know we can be and begin to help others do the same. In this interactive online webinar, Wright Foundation COO and Chief Vision Realization Officer, Barbara Burgess will invite you to explore the first three steps of the Evolating process: Yearning, Engaging, and Revelating. She will teach you how each phase creates a path for the next phase to rise, and how together, they build on each other in a way that increases authenticity, happiness, and effectiveness in every area of life.
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Polsky Entrepreneurial Outlook: Sustainable Energy 2021
Friday, January 29, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
At Sustainable Energy 2021, a panel of expert venture capitalists and entrepreneurs in the field of energy businesses will discuss the state of the industry in 2021, what changes have occurred in the industry due to COVID-19, and where they see opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation within the field this coming year. Speakers include: John Carlisle, Chain Reaction Innovations Director, Argonne National Laboratory; Seth Darling, Director, Center for Molecular Engineering, Argonne National Laboratory and Senior Scientist, Chemical Sciences & Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory; Seyi Fabode, CEO and Co-Founder, Varuna Tech; Amy Francetic, Managing Director, Buoyant Ventures, and Grant Zimmerman, CEO, Amp Americas.
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The Fed’s 2021 Outlook as Vaccine Rollout Shifts into High Gear
Monday, February 1, 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm CST – WEBINAR
After 2020’s initial US coronavirus outbreak and the US economic shutdown, the Federal Reserve stepped in to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to limit the damage. Now, with the rollout of promising COVID-19 vaccines, there seems to be hope of a better future ahead. Will 2021 see the US economy—and other global economies—roar back to life, or has COVID-19 wrought lasting structural damage? Robert Kaplan, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and Kathleen Hays, Global Economics and Policy Editor, Bloomberg Media, weigh in on the possibility of a global economic recovery.
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An Out-of-the-Box, Personal Pandemic Recovery Toolkit
Friday, January 29, 10:00 am – 11:30 am CST – WEBINAR
What will the new workplace look like? What changes will be permanent? What should you prepare for? It’s time to re-energize and plan for this next phase! Dr. Sue Cain leads this fast-paced workshop to lay out what changes are on the horizon and examine attendees’ individual results from a new-to-market DISC assessment. Your DISC results will be used to identify emerging opportunities to give you a strategic jump-start into managing the next phase.
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January 11, 2021
At our featured events, hear annual economic outlooks, learn why traditional antitrust law falls short, reframe your 2021 goals, and discover your personal pandemic recovery toolkit.

This Week:
The U.S. Election, COVID-19, and the Future of the Global Economy – Booth School of Business
Wednesday, January 13, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
A panel of Booth School of Business experts will discuss issues facing the global economy today, including the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the COVID-19 pandemic, economic stimulus, fiscal and monetary policies, interest rates, and inflation. Speakers include Booth professors Austan D. Goolsbee, Randall S. Kroszner, and Raghuram G. Rajan, as well as globally renowned economists.
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2021 Economic Outlook – Global Midwest Alliance
Thursday, January 14, 10:00 am – 11:30 am CST – WEBINAR
Global Midwest Alliance, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and sponsors, Polsinelli and Wipfli, present a program focused on the forces that are currently shaping the U.S. economy as it enters 2021. Keynote speaker David Oppedahl, Senior Business Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will discuss the major sectors of the economy and provide the Federal Reserve’s forecast along with his perspective on economic activity.
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2021 Annual Economic Outlook – Executives’ Club of Chicago
Thursday, January 14, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm CST – WEBINAR
Hear from a panel of financial experts on their forecasts for the economy, taxes, the markets, interest rates, and regulatory changes that are likely to impact your investments and business decisions. Terry Savage will moderate this conversation with panelists Dr. Bob Froehlich, Owner, Kane County Cougars Baseball Club & Former Vice Chair, Deutsche Asset Management; Jeffrey Gundlach, CEO & CIO, DoubleLine; James McDonald, Chief Executive Officer of Hercules Investments, and Diane Swonk, Chief Economist, Grant Thornton LLP.
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Paul Romer on Why Traditional Antitrust Falls Short
Thursday, January 14, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
Join the Stigler Center at the University of Chicago for a conversation with Nobel Laureate and NYU professor Paul Romer (SB’77, PhD’83), moderated by Chicago Booth’s Luigi Zingales, on why traditional antitrust law may be inadequate for managing threats to competition and to the political system.
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Looking ahead:
Re-framing Your Goals for 2021
Wednesday, January 27, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
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3 Keys to Unlock Success and Satisfaction in Every Area of Your Life
Thursday, January 28, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
LEARN MORE & REGISTER

An Out-of-the-Box, Personal Pandemic Recovery Toolkit
Friday, January 29, 10:00 am – 11:30 am CST – WEBINAR
LEARN MORE & REGISTER

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January 5, 2021
As we launch into the new year, we wish you a happy and healthy 2021. At our featured events, hear annual economic outlooks, and learn why traditional antitrust law falls short.

2021 Annual Economic Outlook – Executives’ Club of Chicago
Thursday, January 14, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm CST – WEBINAR
Hear from a panel of financial experts on their forecasts for the economy, taxes, the markets, interest rates, and regulatory changes that are likely to impact your investments and business decisions. Nationally Syndicated Columnist Terry Savage will moderate this conversation with panelists that include Dr. Bob Froehlich, Owner, Kane County Cougars Baseball Club & Former Vice Chair, Deutsche Asset Management; Jeffrey Gundlach, CEO & CIO, DoubleLine; James McDonald, Chief Executive Officer of Hercules Investments, and Diane Swonk, Chief Economist, Grant Thornton LLP. REGISTER

The U.S. Election, COVID-19, and the Future of the Global Economy
Wednesday, January 13, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
At Economic Outlook 2021 in Chicago, a panel of Booth School of Business experts will discuss some of the most talked-about issues facing the global economy today, including the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the COVID-19 pandemic, economic stimulus, fiscal and monetary policies, interest rates, and inflation. Speakers include Booth professors Austan D. Goolsbee, Randall S. Kroszner, and Raghuram G. Rajan, as well as globally renowned economists. REGISTER

2021 Economic Outlook – Global Midwest Alliance
Thursday, January 14, 10:00 am – 11:30 am CST – WEBINAR
Global Midwest Alliance, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and sponsors, Polsinelli and Wipfli, present a program focused on the forces that are currently shaping the U.S. economy as it enters 2021. Keynote speaker David Oppedahl, Senior Business Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago since 1998, will discuss the major sectors of the economy and provide the Federal Reserve’s forecast along with his perspective on economic activity. REGISTER

Paul Romer on Why Traditional Antitrust Falls Short
Thursday, January 14, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST – WEBINAR
Join the Stigler Center at the University of Chicago for a conversation with Nobel Laureate and NYU professor Paul Romer (SB’77, PhD’83), moderated by Chicago Booth’s Luigi Zingales, on why traditional antitrust law may be inadequate for managing threats to competition and to the political system.
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Canright Calendar

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 7-22-2024

At our featured events, navigate conflict with dignity, address gun violence in our city, and learn how to ensure safety and security during the upcoming DNC. Navigating Conflict with Dignity National Diversity Council Wednesday, July 24, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT – ONLINE All human relationships are marked by conflict, which, if left unaddressed, can become a crisis. Conflict happens in a group or between individuals when something in their relationship needs to shift to foster greater well-being. This workshop will explore conflict as a normal part of everyday life and as an opportunity for connection that anybody can learn skills for seizing. In this session, leaders will learn about the science of why dignity matters, how to uphold it, protect it, and repair it, and how to use dignity to transform conflict into connection. This workshop will equip participants with concrete practices for navigating conflict like empathic listening, reframing, asking effective questions, utilizing Non-Violent Communication, and making a good apology. Register Navigating Conflict with Dignity National Diversity Council Wednesday, July 24, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT – ONLINE All human relationships are marked by conflict, which, if left unaddressed, can become a crisis. Conflict happens in a group or between individuals when something in their relationship needs to shift to foster greater well-being. This workshop will explore conflict as a normal part of everyday life and as an opportunity for connection that anybody can learn skills for seizing. In this session, leaders will learn about the science of why dignity matters, how to uphold it, protect it, and repair it, and how to use dignity to transform conflict into connection. This workshop will equip participants with concrete practices for navigating conflict like empathic listening, reframing, asking effective questions, utilizing Non-Violent Communication, and making a good apology. Register Reducing Gun Violence: The Ecosystem of Public Safety City Club of Chicago Thursday, July 25, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Homan Square Community Center, The Nichols Tower, 14th Floor Skyloft, 906 S. Homan Ave., Chicago Join the City Club of Chicago, in collaboration with BlackRoots Alliance and WTTW’s Firsthand Initiative & WTTW News, at the first of three events to engage with community advocates and business, civic and political leaders to discuss a range of solutions to address gun violence in our city, hosted by The Joyce Foundation. At the conclusion of these three forums, a white paper of the key takeaways and recommendations from the discussions will be developed and shared with policy makers and civic leaders in the region. Panelists include Pamela Montgomery-Bosley (Purpose Over Pain of St. Sabina), Tim Daly (The Joyce Foundation), Dr. Rebecca Neusteter (UChicago Health Lab), Lorne Runnels (BlackRoots Alliance) and Eric Smith (BMO Bank / Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago), moderated by Brandis Friedman (WTTW’s Chicago Tonight Host). Register Safety and Security: What Chicagoland Businesses Need to Know About the Upcoming DNC Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Monday, July 29, 9:30 am – 11:00 am Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Chicago Police Department, will host an informative discussion on the extensive security measures businesses can expect and prepare for during the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Ensuring the safety and security of businesses and the community is a top priority. This panel will provide crucial insights into the comprehensive strategies and protocols being implemented to maintain a secure environment during the DNC. Register Job Postings Lynn Hazan Associates seeks to fill the following position: Website Associate for Medical Association – Downtown Chicago – Hybrid: Do you have a background in MIS, Computer Science, and Graphic Design? Enjoy working with customers to resolve questions/issues? Experienced with website authoring software, HTML, CSS/SCSS, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and other current web technologies? Have excellent verbal, writing, proofreading and project management skills? Live in Chicago? If you or someone you know would be a good fit, please pass along the information. Honoring and Celebrating Disability Pride Month 2024 Theme: Disability Pride Will Not Be Denied  July is Disability Pride Month. If you didn’t know that, to be honest we’re not surprised! Even though it’s been celebrated by some members of the disability community for over 30 years, even most disabled people still aren’t aware of its existence. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990, to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities. Following this legislation, Boston held the first Disability Pride Day event in July 1990 and Disability Pride Month was born. Since then, Disability Pride events have been celebrated in the month of July across the country. LEARN MORE ABOUT CHICAGO DISABILITY PRIDE Reading Recommendations:   A Book Lover’s Guide to Disability Pride Month Disability Representation in Children’s Books 9 Ableist Tropes in Fiction I Could Live Without 5 Books to Introduce Disability History Arts Corner Canright account manager Alexandra Sulack is an opera singer and voice teacher. She curates arts recommendations for you. The 21st Annual Disability Pride Parade Saturday, July 20, 11:00 am 401 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago ​The overall mission of the Disability Pride Parade is to change the way people think about and define “disability”, to break down and end the internalized shame among people with Disabilities, and to promote the belief in society that Disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diversity in which people living with Disabilities can take pride. The route starts at 401 S Plymouth Court. Goes 1/2 block west on Van Buren before going North on Dearborn. The route goes down Dearborn until it arrives at Daley Plaza for the post-parade festivities. More Information Alice By Heart – Kokandy Productions Thru September 29 Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Chicago From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times. NOTE: Alice by Heart will be performed in the basement studio of the Chopin Theater, and requires the use of stairs for entering and exiting the space. Tickets & More Info If you have any other suggestions you’d like us to consider, send them to Alexandra at alexandra@canrightcommunications.com.