Christina Canright
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WEEK OF 09-12-2025
| This season brings opportunities to explore leadership, innovation, and the future of business across Chicago. From a fireside conversation with Valerie Jarrett on legacy and impact, to a hands-on Meta AI workshop for small businesses, to the Federal Reserve Bank’s 25th Annual Payments Forum, these programs bring together voices shaping progress across industries. Don’t miss your chance to gain insights and strategies that inspire action and drive growth. Groundbreakers: Valerie Jarrett on Making Change, Legacy, and Leading from Chicago Executives’ Club of Chicago Sept. 18, 2025 University Club of Chicago 76 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL Join the Executives’ Club of Chicago for an intimate, members-only fireside conversation between two visionary leaders as they reflect on what it means to lead from a place of purpose, community, and bold ambition. With the Obama Presidential Center set to open in 2026 on Chicago’s South Side, this moment offers more than celebration — it’s a call to action. Together, we’ll explore how the Center will serve as a new civic anchor, a platform for global leadership development, and a catalyst for community-rooted economic opportunity — all through the lens of values-driven leadership. Expect to walk away with: – A deeper understanding of the Obama Foundation’s vision — and what it means for Chicago – Insight into how institutions can drive inclusive growth and next-gen leadership- – Inspiration for how legacy and impact can be shaped at both the neighborhood and global level – This is more than a conversation about a building — it’s about what we choose to build together. Register Harnessing AI for Business Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Sept. 29, 2025 Wrigley Building 410 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 900, Chicago, IL Join the Chicagoland Chamber and Meta on Monday, September 29 for a free, in person hand on workshop designed for small business owners and teams with beginner to intermediate AI experience. Discover how to harness Meta AI to scale your business efficiency across marketing, operations, sales, and more. In this interactive workshop, you’ll: – Learn expert tips to craft better AI prompts and get faster, higher-quality results – Experience live demos using Meta AI to create on-brand content – Build a personalized 1-page brand voice guide tailored to your business – Explore practical AI workflows and scaling strategies to streamline your daily tasks – Collaborate and learn from peers to uncover new AI use cases for growth and scaling – Live Q&A with digital marketing experts Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your business with AI-powered efficiency and creativity! Doors open for networking and light refreshments at 11:30 AM with programming beginning promptly at 12:00 PM. Register 25th Annual Chicago Payments Forum Oct. 8 – 9, 2025 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 230 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s annual payments forum includes panels on Global Payments, Embedded Payment Innovation, Instant Payments, and Blockchain and Retail Payments. Keynote speeches will also showcase Federal Reserve leaders and industry experts with insights on innovation and our digital future, plus the geopolitical, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence risk landscape. Register Childhood Cancer Awareness Month September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month — a time to honor the strength of children and families impacted by cancer, raise awareness of the challenges they face, and spotlight the urgent need for research and support. Every year, nearly 15,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer, and while survival rates have improved, it remains the leading cause of death by disease among children. This month, we are reminded of the importance of advocacy, research, and community support in bringing hope and better outcomes to young patients and their families. 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. |