Christina Canright
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WEEK OF 10-24-2025
| From personal growth to economic transformation, this fall’s lineup highlights Chicago’s leadership, creativity, and ambition. Explore the power of authenticity at PWCC’s Fireside Chat: Career, Style, and Being Authentically You, learn how entrepreneurship is revitalizing communities at the City Club’s Fighting Economic Blight, and look ahead to Chicago 2050 with the Executives’ Club’s visionary discussion on building a future-ready city. These events bring together changemakers shaping Chicago’s next chapter. Fireside Chat: Career, Style, and Being Authentically You with Catherine Cassidy and Laurie Swanson Oct. 28. 2025 Professional Women’s Club of Chicago Industrious 231 S LaSalle, Chicago, IL Join us on Tuesday, October 28th, from 5:00 – 6:30 PM (with networking from 5:00 – 5:30) at Industrious, 231 S. LaSalle for an engaging conversation with PWCC member Laurie Swanson and PWCC member and sponsor Catherine Cassidy on the intersection of career, style, and authenticity. This interactive discussion will explore: – Catherine’s career journey from Nordstrom’s sales rep to CEO of a company looking to change the face of the fashion industry – Style vs. Fashion – what really matters when you want to show up as yourself – The impact of style on your sense of career belonging, energy, and presence – Curating a “Style Closet” that evolves alongside your career Register Fighting Economic Blight: Introducing a Statewide Model for Betting on Main Street Oct. 29, 2025 City Club of Chicago Maggiano’s Banquets 111 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL This conversation with Law And The Fam LLC “LATF” will focus on an emerging statewide model for fighting economic blight through entrepreneurship. LATF will present an economic impact framework with case studies highlighting best practices, followed by a panel discussion. Attendees will gain insights into building bankable pathways for entrepreneurs in blighted communities and creating sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems in struggling corridors—underscoring why investing in Main Street entrepreneurs is key to revitalization. Register Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and renew our commitment to advancing early detection, treatment, and research. It’s also an opportunity to celebrate the progress made through innovation and community support — and to remind everyone of the power of awareness and early action. Together, we can help ensure a future where fewer lives are lost to breast cancer. Arts Corner Canright account manager Alexandra Sulack is an opera singer and voice teacher. She curates arts recommendations for you. Mr. Wolf Sept. 11 – Nov. 2, 2025 Steppenwolf Theatre Company 12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly forsaken hope—a family she neither recognizes nor understands. In ensemble member Rajiv Joseph’s unflinching play, a miraculous reunion sets the stage for provocative conversations: what makes a house a home? What nightmares are we willing to face for the sake of our children? And ultimately, what part do we play in the grand saga of human existence? Tickets & More Info If you have any other suggestions you’d like us to consider, send them to Alexandra at alexandra@canrightcommunications.com. |
