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WEEK OF 08-18-2025
Connect, collaborate, and spark ideas at three upcoming events focused on progress, partnership, and impact. From nonprofit networking and the evolving energy economy to a groundbreaking new model for breast cancer research, these gatherings bring together leaders, changemakers, and innovators across sectors. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping Chicago’s future. Non-Profit Networking Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Aug. 20, 2025 Chuhak & Tecson 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL Join us for an evening of networking exclusively tailored for non-profit organizations and those looking to engage with them, sponsored by Chuhak & Tecson, P.C., a Chicago-based law firm that serves businesses and nonprofits on day-to-day and strategic matters, as well as private clients on wealth preservation for today and future generations. This event offers open floor networking with light appetizers and beverages, providing the perfect opportunity to connect and collaborate in a relaxed atmosphere. Register Fueling the Future: Energizing Economic Growth Executives’ Club of Chicago Aug. 20, 2025 Ivy Room 12 E Ohio St # 100, Chicago, IL As energy systems evolve, AI advances, and manufacturing surges back into focus, the new energy economy is igniting opportunity, innovation, and investment. This timely conversation brings together leaders working at the crossroads of infrastructure, climate, and economic development. Together, they’ll unpack what it takes to fuel sustainable, inclusive growth across the Midwest and beyond — from grid modernization and clean tech to equitable workforce development and capital flows. Whether you’re focused on policy, strategy, business growth, or civic impact, this program shines a light on the real work behind powering progress. Expect to walk away with: – A sharper lens on how the energy transition is reshaping business and regional growth – Insight into where capital is moving — and what’s driving those decisions – Real-world strategies for aligning innovation with impact across sectors If you’re building the next phase of industry — or navigating where it’s headed — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Register Uniting for a Cure: Chicago’s Bold New Model to Transform Breast Cancer Research City Club of Chicago Sept. 2, 2025 Maggiano’s Banquets 111 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL Join the Cancer Center Directors of the member hospitals of the Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium—a groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Chicago Medicine, Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern Medicine, and Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center—for a powerful conversation on how Chicago is redefining breast cancer research. Convened and funded by the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation, this first-of-its-kind partnership is bringing innovative, community-based clinical trials to patients across the region. Learn how this model is advancing equity, accelerating scientific breakthroughs, and putting lifesaving treatment within reach for more Chicagoans. Register National Wellness Month National Wellness Month, celebrated every August, is a powerful reminder to prioritize self-care and nurture your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. From staying hydrated and moving your body to practicing mindfulness or simply slowing down, this month encourages you to create healthy routines that last. Launched by Live Love Spa in 2018, National Wellness Month has grown into a nationwide movement embraced by wellness leaders like Hilton, Ritz-Carlton, Life Time, Coola, and Circadia, as well as mainstream brands including Spirit Airlines and Aerie. The campaign inspires individuals and organizations alike to take meaningful steps toward wellness, sparking awareness and lasting impact. Whether you’re a wellness enthusiast, a brand looking to connect, or simply seeking a fresh start, August is the perfect time to reset and recharge. Explore resources, take the pledge, and make this National Wellness Month your most intentional yet. Learn more at NationalWellnessMonth.com. Billy Jean July 18 – Aug. 10, 2025 Chicago Shakespeare Theater An inspiring new look at the legendary woman who shattered glass ceilings on and off the tennis court. Sports icon. Champion for equality. Billie Jean King is a relentless competitor with her eyes on the prize, even as she faces discrimination and defeat on a playing field that is anything but equal. From Wimbledon Centre Court to the court of public opinion, personal and professional battles pave the way for Billie Jean to summon the courage to boldly proclaim this is who I am, this is who I love—and this is what I’m not willing to lose. One woman rallies the collective forces for change in an exhilarating, fast-paced journey of sacrifice, resilience, and self-discovery. This thrilling world premiere play from award-winning playwright Lauren Gunderson is the theatrical event of the summer. Love is just the beginning… game, set, match! Tickets & More Info If you have any other suggestions you’d like us to consider, send them to Alexandra at alexandra@canrightcommunications.com. |