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 03-03-2025

Explore leadership, innovation, and collaboration at these upcoming Chicago events. InnovateHER spotlights women driving advancements in technology, Impact Grants Chicago invites women to shape the future of collective giving, and City Clerk Anna Valencia shares her vision for a more accessible and transparent city. Plus, the Niimbus Influencer Innovation Summit brings together industry leaders to tackle the evolving challenges of influencer marketing. InnovateHER: Pioneering the Future of Technology and Connectivity Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce March 15, 2025 Salesforce Tower 333 W Wolf Point Plaza, 15th Floor, Chicago, IL Join the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce for an engaging event as part of the Emerging Leaders UNITY (Understanding, Networking, and Inclusion for Teamwork and Your Growth) Program. On March 18th, join us for InnovateHER: Pioneering the Future of Technology and Connectivity at Salesforce Tower in Chicago. This Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting groundbreaking innovations in immersive technology, AI, and social connectivity. Hear from industry leaders like Meghan Collins and Jen Price (Salesforce), Kellie Fitzgerald (Google), Judy Toland (Meta), and Sarah Glavin (Amazon) as they share insights and strategies for driving innovation in a rapidly evolving landscape. Connect with forward-thinking professionals and be inspired by the transformative power of technology. Register Impact Grants Chicago: Member Mission Meetup Catalyst Ranch March 19, 6pm-8pm CT. 656 W Randolph St, 60661 You are invited to a Member Mission Meetup! Together, we will discuss our collective giving impact in Chicago and hear your ideas for our future. We will also share information about how our board operates and leadership opportunities. Women interested in learning more about becoming a member of Impact Grants Chicago are welcome. Register City Clerk of Chicago, Anna M. Valencia City Club of Chicago March 25, 2025 Maggiano’s Banquets 111 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL Join us for a discussion with City of Chicago Clerk Anna M. Valencia, who has led one of the city’s largest offices since 2017, serving over 1.2 million residents and generating $130 million annually. Valencia has focused on making government more accessible through innovative initiatives like the $3.5 million City Council Modernization effort and the CityKey program, which has provided IDs to over 80,000 residents. With a track record of spearheading major reforms in government and public policy, including police accountability and the creation of Chicago’s first legal protection fund, Valencia will share her vision for an inclusive, transparent, and responsive city. Register Niimbus Influencer Innovation Two-Day Summit Catalyst Ranch March 31 to Tuesday, April 1 656 W Randolph St, 60661 Exclusively for decision-makers in the influencer marketing industry. Spend two days whiteboarding, brainstorming, troubleshooting, and validating what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next in the influencer industry. Collaborate with your peers to solve critical issues like scaling influencer outreach, standardizing compensation rates, filling tech stack gaps, and leveraging talent management. Register Women’s History Month Women’s History Month is a time to honor the important contributions women have made throughout U.S. history, from trailblazers like Abigail Adams and Susan B. Anthony to civil rights icons like Sojourner Truth and Rosa Parks. What started as a local celebration in Sonoma, California, in 1978 grew into a national observance, first recognized as Women’s History Week by President Jimmy Carter in 1980. By 1987, Congress officially expanded the celebration to the entire month of March, providing a dedicated time to reflect on the vital role women have played in shaping our nation’s history, culture, and progress. Arts Corner Canright account manager Alexandra Sulack is an opera singer and voice teacher. She curates arts recommendations for you. Circus Quixote January 30 – March 30, 2025 Lookingglass Theater Somewhere in La Mancha there lived a man who read so many books that his brains dried up…Saddle up with Lookingglass as we go tiltingly, acrobatically into the dreamy madness of Don Quixote and his impossible folly-filled quest to bring good-deed doing back into the world— whether the world wants it or not! Best enjoyed by ages 8+. You know your family best, so if your child is younger and would still enjoy Circus Quixote, please join us. The show is 2hr15 minutes with one intermission. If you leave the theatre, you may need to wait in the lobby before returning to your seat. Contains amazing circus skills and theatrical battles featuring flashing lights, haze, and loud noises. Mild language and innuendo. Tickets & More Info If you have any other suggestions you’d like us to consider, send them to Alexandra at alexandra@canrightcommunications.com.