Chicago events

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 10-12-2025

From workplace communication to cutting-edge technology and the future of From values-driven leadership to authentic personal branding and community revitalization, this fall’s events spotlight transformation in all its forms. Learn how purpose and principle guide today’s top executives at The Consumer and the Conscience, explore how confidence and style intersect at PWCC’s Fireside Chat with Catherine Cassidy and Laurie Swanson, and discover bold new models for entrepreneurship and economic renewal at Fighting Economic Blight. These programs offer powerful lessons in leadership, authenticity, and impact. The Consumer and the Conscience: A Legacy Built on Values Oct. 21, 2025 Executives’ Club of Chicago University Club of Chicago 76 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603 In a world driven by metrics and milestones, The Consumer and the Conscience invites us to pause and reflect on what endures. Join two iconic leaders — Harry Kraemer, values-based leadership expert and former CEO of Baxter International, and Mary Dillon, former CEO of Foot Locker & Ulta Beauty and champion of conscious consumer connection — for a fireside chat on how values shape not just decisions, but destinies. Expect to walk away with: – A reframe on legacy — not as a look back, but as a leadership practice – Real-world insights from leaders who’ve lived their values through moments of transformation – Clarity on how to align decisions, culture, and impact in ways that endure – Together, they offer a rare look at the kind of leadership that transcends titles—and leaves something lasting in its wake. – Whether you’re leading through transformation, defining your impact, or reimagining what success looks like, this conversation will stir both the head and the heart. Register 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.