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SUMMARY:Brainstorming: Friendships - real people\, real conversations
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Benjamin Ritter brings the Brainstorming series to Catalyst Ranch to foster real conversations among real people. The evening’s theme: Friendships—from making\, sustaining\, and breaking up. \n \n\nHave you ever had an open and honest conversation with someone you didn’t know and felt completely energized? \nHave you ever wondered how to find people to discuss meaningful topics that don’t relate to sports or the weather? \nThis isn’t an event where you are given a drink ticket and thrown to the wolves. \nWe have real conversations and meet real people. \nNone of that “what do you do?” or “wow that weather outside was something”… \nThis is a brainstorm\, where people come together to think deeply and speak openly. \nBrainstorming is an event that is focused on bringing people together to talk about a specific theme\, cultivate community\, and hopefully inspire personal and professional growth. This month we are focusing on the topic of friendships. \nThe event (doors open at 6:15 PM\, to provide time for refreshments and icebreakers) consists of breakout and group brainstorming sessions and to discuss specific questions related to the theme of the event. \nBrainstorming events are limited in size to promote authentic relationships and building community. Get your ticket ASAP if you are planning to attend. \nTicket prices increase on the Monday before the event.  \n  \n— \nHosted and facilitated by:\nDr. Benjamin Ritter is a Chicago based social entrepreneur\, coach\, consultant\, mentor\, and expert in the fields of personal and professional internal leadership development. \nThroughout his career he has worked in the areas of hospitality\, the entertainment industry\, public health\, education\, childcare\, healthcare\, and personal and professional development\, constantly seeking new experiences to learn more about the world\, and himself. \nThe culmination of his previous personal\, professional\, and educational experiences led him to create Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting\, a coaching/consulting company that is focused on helping successful professionals find more meaning at life and in work. \nLFY Consulting bases its coaching practices on the unique LIVE system\, which integrates doctoral level applied learning theory\, and curriculum and leadership development research. \nDr. Benjamin Ritter is also the host of the Live for yourself podcast and Live for Yourself events\, author of The Live for Yourself Workbook\, and The Essentials\, creator of The Breakup Supplement\, and a freelance expert and writer. \n\nSee all of Catalyst Ranch’s Public Events here!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/brainstorming-friendships-real-people-real-conversations/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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SUMMARY:Brainstorming: Happiness at Work - real people\, real conversations
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Benjamin Ritter brings the Brainstorming series to Catalyst Ranch to foster real conversations among real people. The evening’s theme: Happiness at Work—from problem co-workers to finding greater meaning at work and everything in between. \n \n\nHave you ever had an open and honest conversation with someone you didn’t know and felt completely energized? \nHave you ever wondered how to find people to discuss meaningful topics that don’t relate to sports or the weather? \nThis isn’t an event where you are given a drink ticket and thrown to the wolves. \nWe have real conversations and meet real people. \nNone of that “what do you do?” or “wow that weather outside was something”… \nThis is a brainstorm\, where people come together to think deeply and speak openly. \nBrainstorming is an event that is focused on bringing people together to talk about a specific theme\, cultivate community\, and hopefully inspire personal and professional growth. This month we are focusing on the topic of friendships. \nThe event (doors open at 6:15 PM\, to provide time for refreshments and icebreakers) consists of breakout and group brainstorming sessions and to discuss specific questions related to the theme of the event: Happiness at Work. \nBrainstorming events are limited in size to promote authentic relationships and building community. Get your ticket ASAP if you are planning to attend. \nTicket prices increase on the Monday before the event. \n  \n— \nHosted and facilitated by:\nDr. Benjamin Ritter is a Chicago based social entrepreneur\, coach\, consultant\, mentor\, and expert in the fields of personal and professional internal leadership development. \nThroughout his career he has worked in the areas of hospitality\, the entertainment industry\, public health\, education\, childcare\, healthcare\, and personal and professional development\, constantly seeking new experiences to learn more about the world\, and himself. \nThe culmination of his previous personal\, professional\, and educational experiences led him to create Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting\, a coaching/consulting company that is focused on helping successful professionals find more meaning at life and in work. \nLFY Consulting bases its coaching practices on the unique LIVE system\, which integrates doctoral level applied learning theory\, and curriculum and leadership development research. \nDr. Benjamin Ritter is also the host of the Live for yourself podcast and Live for Yourself events\, author of The Live for Yourself Workbook\, and The Essentials\, creator of The Breakup Supplement\, and a freelance expert and writer.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/brainstorming-happiness-at-work/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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SUMMARY:LIVE: Finding your purpose - connect\, learn\, grow
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Benjamin Ritter of Live for Yourself Consulting brings his LIVE series to Catalyst Ranch with speakers sparking conversations around the theme of “Finding your purpose”. \nLIVE: Finding your purpose – connect\, learn\, grow\n  \nHave you ever wanted to attend an event that was focused on YOU and your growth? \nHave you ever been to a “networking” event and wished you could just have a real conversation and not small talk? \nHave you ever been out at a bar and wished there were other ways to meet people? \nLIVE events focus on YOU\, facilitates open and honest conversations\, and brings people together. \n— \nLIVE events feature men and women who make a difference in their community\, providing an open forum to talk about life struggles\, challenges\, keys to success and lessons in relationships\, health\, business and more. \nEach event is focused on a specific theme and involves incredible thought-provoking speakers\, and networking activities in-between. \nThis upcoming event we are focused on the theme of FINDING YOUR PURPOSE and speakers will be sharing their personal stories as it relates to the theme and we will be diving into the topic of finding your purpose through group and breakout discussions. \nMake sure to get to the event by 6:30 PM to grab some refreshments\, meet your sponsors\, and chat with other attendees. During the event we will have three speakers and in-between two of the speakers a chance for all of you to dive into the theme of the event with other attendees. \nAfter attending a LIVE event you will have inspired your internal leader\, and cultivated new relationships. \n— \nNote: This is NOT a networking business professional event. You will get real\, open\, authentic\, and vulnerable\, and warning\, you may be inspired\, transform\, meet some new people\, and grow personally. \nRefreshments are provided. \nTickets will increase to $20 the Monday before the event. \nSpeakers:\n\nCandice Crane\nChristine Jon’el\nDonald Hyun Kiolbassa\n\nClick the ticket link to read bios for each of the evening’s guests. \n— \nLIVE event director and host:\n \nDr. Benjamin Ritter\, is a Chicago based social entrepreneur\, coach\, consultant\, mentor\, and expert in the fields of personal and professional internal leadership development. \nThroughout his career he has worked in the areas of hospitality\, the entertainment industry\, public health\, education\, childcare\, healthcare\, and personal and professional development\, constantly seeking new experiences to learn more about the world\, and himself. \nThe culmination of his previous personal\, professional\, and educational experiences led him to create Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting\, a coaching/consulting company that is focused on helping successful professionals find more meaning at life and in work. \nLFY Consulting bases its coaching practices on the unique LIVE system\, which integrates doctoral level applied learning theory\, and curriculum and leadership development research. \nDr. Benjamin Ritter is also the host of the Live for yourself podcast and Live for Yourself events\, author of The Live for Yourself Workbook\, and The Essentials\, creator of The Breakup Supplement\, and the online instructor for the course “Craft a Job you Love from a Job you Have.”
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/live-finding-your-purpose-connect-learn-grow/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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SUMMARY:Brainstorming: Time Management - real people\, real conversations
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Benjamin Ritter brings the Brainstorming series to Catalyst Ranch to foster real conversations among real people. The evening’s theme: Time Management—from procrastination to prioritization and everything in between. \n \n\nDo you have issues with time management? \nIs procrastination your middle name? \nAre you ready to learn how to prioritize? \nCome Brainstorm as we dive into the topic of time management and come up with REAL solutions to YOUR concerns. \n— \nThis isn’t an event where you are given a drink ticket and thrown to the wolves. \nWe have real conversations and meet real people. \nNone of that “what do you do?” or “wow that weather outside was something”… \nThis is a brainstorm\, where people come together to think deeply and speak openly. \nBrainstorming is an event that is focused on bringing people together to talk about a specific theme\, cultivate community\, and hopefully inspire personal and professional growth. This month we are focusing on the topic of time and schedules. \nThe event (doors open at 6:15 PM\, to provide time for refreshments and icebreakers) consists of breakout and group brainstorming sessions and to discuss specific questions related to the theme of the event: Time Management. \nBrainstorming events are limited in size to promote authentic relationships and building community. Get your ticket ASAP if you are planning to attend. \nTicket prices increase on the Monday before the event. \n  \n— \nHosted and facilitated by:\nDr. Benjamin Ritter is a Chicago based social entrepreneur\, coach\, consultant\, mentor\, and expert in the fields of personal and professional internal leadership development. \nThroughout his career he has worked in the areas of hospitality\, the entertainment industry\, public health\, education\, childcare\, healthcare\, and personal and professional development\, constantly seeking new experiences to learn more about the world\, and himself. \nThe culmination of his previous personal\, professional\, and educational experiences led him to create Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting\, a coaching/consulting company that is focused on helping successful professionals find more meaning at life and in work. \nLFY Consulting bases its coaching practices on the unique LIVE system\, which integrates doctoral level applied learning theory\, and curriculum and leadership development research. \nDr. Benjamin Ritter is also the host of the Live for yourself podcast and Live for Yourself events\, author of The Live for Yourself Workbook\, and The Essentials\, creator of The Breakup Supplement\, and a freelance expert and writer.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/brainstorming-time-management-real-people-real-conversations/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191211T210000
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SUMMARY:LIVE: Networking\, connecting\, and building relationships that last
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Benjamin Ritter of Live for Yourself Consulting brings his LIVE series to Catalyst Ranch with speakers sparking conversations around the theme of “Finding your purpose”. \nLIVE: Networking\, connecting\, and building relationships that last\n  \nHave you ever wanted to attend an event that was focused on YOU and your growth? \nHave you ever been to a “networking” event and wished you could just have a real conversation and not small talk? \nHave you ever been out at a bar and wished there were other ways to meet people? \nLIVE events focus on YOU\, facilitates open and honest conversations\, and brings people together. \n— \nLIVE events feature men and women who make a difference in their community\, providing an open forum to talk about life struggles\, challenges\, keys to success and lessons in relationships\, health\, business and more. \nEach event is focused on a specific theme and involves incredible thought-provoking speakers\, and networking activities in-between. \nThis upcoming event we are focused on the theme of NETWORKING and RELATIONSHIPS and speakers will be sharing their personal stories as it relates to the theme and we will be diving into the topic of finding your purpose through group and breakout discussions. \nMake sure to get to the event by 6:30 PM to grab some refreshments\, meet your sponsors\, and chat with other attendees. During the event we will have three speakers and in-between two of the speakers a chance for all of you to dive into the theme of the event with other attendees. \n— \nNote: This is NOT a networking business professional event. You will get real\, open\, authentic\, and vulnerable\, and warning\, you may be inspired\, transform\, meet some new people\, and grow personally. \nRefreshments are provided. \nTickets will increase to $20 the Monday before the event. \nSpeakers:\n\nErin Coupe\nKevin P. Davenport\n\nClick the ticket link to read bios for each of the evening’s guests. \n— \nLIVE event director and host:\n \nDr. Benjamin Ritter\, is a Chicago based social entrepreneur\, coach\, consultant\, mentor\, and expert in the fields of personal and professional internal leadership development. \nThroughout his career he has worked in the areas of hospitality\, the entertainment industry\, public health\, education\, childcare\, healthcare\, and personal and professional development\, constantly seeking new experiences to learn more about the world\, and himself. \nThe culmination of his previous personal\, professional\, and educational experiences led him to create Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting\, a coaching/consulting company that is focused on helping successful professionals find more meaning at life and in work. \nLFY Consulting bases its coaching practices on the unique LIVE system\, which integrates doctoral level applied learning theory\, and curriculum and leadership development research. \nDr. Benjamin Ritter is also the host of the Live for yourself podcast and Live for Yourself events\, author of The Live for Yourself Workbook\, and The Essentials\, creator of The Breakup Supplement\, and the online instructor for the course “Craft a Job you Love from a Job you Have.”
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/live-networking-connecting-and-building-relationships-that-last/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Talk
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SUMMARY:LIVE: Your Health
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Benjamin Ritter of Live for Yourself Consulting brings his LIVE series to Catalyst Ranch with speakers sparking conversations around the theme of “Your Health”. \n— \nHave you ever wanted to attend an event that was focused on YOU and your growth? \nHave you ever been to a “networking” event and wished you could just have a real conversation and not small talk? \nLIVE events give the stage to men and women who make a difference in their community\, providing an open forum to talk about life struggles\, challenges\, keys to success and lessons in relationships\, health\, business and more. \nEach event is focused on a specific theme and involves incredible thought-provoking speakers\, and networking activities in-between. \nMake sure to get to the event by 6:30 PM to grab some refreshments and chat with other attendees. The event will start promptly at 7 PM. \nTentative agenda: \n\n6:30 PM – Doors Open\n7:00 PM – Introduction\n7:10 PM – 1st Speaker\n7:25 PM – Facilitated discussion\n7:45 PM – 2nd Speaker\n8:00 PM – Facilitated discussion\n8:20 PM – 3rd Speaker\n8:35 PM – Q&A\n8:50 PM – Closing\n\n— \nNote: This is NOT a networking business professional event. You will get real\, open\, authentic\, and vulnerable\, and warning\, you may be inspired\, transform\, meet some new people\, and grow personally. \nTickets will increase to $20 the Monday before the event. \n— \nSpeakers:\n\nCorene Summers\nRegina Trillo\nEvan Shy\n\nClick the ticket link to read bios for each of the evening’s guests. \n— \nLIVE event director and host:\n \nDr. Benjamin Ritter\, is a Chicago based social entrepreneur\, coach\, consultant\, mentor\, and expert in the fields of personal and professional internal leadership development. \nThroughout his career he has worked in the areas of hospitality\, the entertainment industry\, public health\, education\, childcare\, healthcare\, and personal and professional development\, constantly seeking new experiences to learn more about the world\, and himself. \nThe culmination of his previous personal\, professional\, and educational experiences led him to create Live for Yourself (LFY) Consulting\, a coaching/consulting company that is focused on helping successful professionals find more meaning at life and in work. \nLFY Consulting bases its coaching practices on the unique LIVE system\, which integrates doctoral level applied learning theory\, and curriculum and leadership development research. \nDr. Benjamin Ritter is also the host of the Live for yourself podcast and Live for Yourself events\, author of The Live for Yourself Workbook\, and The Essentials\, creator of The Breakup Supplement\, and the online instructor for the course “Craft a Job you Love from a Job you Have.”
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/live-your-health/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Talk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200323T203000
DTSTAMP:20260510T100102
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: International Coach Federation - IFC Chicago Chapter
DESCRIPTION:The IFC Chicago Chapter has cancelled this event. Please refer to their website for any updates.\n\nThe Chicago chapter of this network of business and personal coaches holds their March meetup at Catalyst Ranch. See their description of the event below\, and click through to see more details! \n\nJean-Francois Cousin presents: \nICF game-changing initiative to boldly lead the future of Coaching and what’s in it for us all \nKey Takeaways: \n-Which kind of leadership organizations need\, to thrive in a VUCA world \n-How the world’s most successful companies in the Silicon Valley enhance interpersonal trust within small teams and larger groups\, value and leverage diversity\, to foster inclusive ways of being and an inclusive workplace \n-Traits of a collaborative leader \n-Traits of an agile leader \n-Latest most-successful leadership practices\, and provides recent research from ICF\, Accenture\, PWC and HCI about what makes workplaces successful \n-Impact of Coaching cultures \n-How we need to be\, as leaders\, and practical steps we can take\, to support the growth of inclusion\, trust\, agility and collaboration and the emergence of collective intelligence in our own organizations \n-Latest update on ICF transformation and opportunities for volunteer leaders and members \n \n\nIf you’d like more information on hosting your organization’s public event or workshop at Catalyst Ranch\, click here to let us know more about your needs!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/international-coach-federation-ifc-chicago-chapter/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T100102
CREATED:20210422T013001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T191659Z
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SUMMARY:Offbeat Networking - A Hybrid Event on May 20
DESCRIPTION:Networking with a Catalyst Ranch twist. And you can join in-person OR virtually: Offbeat Networking is a Hybrid event!\nJoin us for a networking event unlike any you have ever attended before. \nWe know the images that networking probably conjures up in your mind – both positive and negative – and we’re planning on exploding them and starting afresh with a totally novel concept. \nSometimes the best connections come from the most unexpected people. But we never even start a conversation with those people. We’re intimidated. We don’t think that they are a likely prospect for our product or service. We pre-judge. We narrow the diversity and eclectic flavor of our networks without even realizing it. \nBut Catalyst Ranch has always been about diversity in thinking and fostering conversations\, so this event is a way to bring what we do for meetings to the networking event. We promise an evening that is \nUnexpected. Playful. Fun. Thoughtful. Provocative. Friendly. Offbeat.\nYou’ll just have to trust us. We don’t want to spill the beans of what we’ll be doing but we promise it’ll be a memorable night. \nAnd we’re trying something new on top of format busting. We’re mixing in-person and virtual participation. Hybrid Networking is born! Yes\, it’s a thing now. But don’t worry about getting lost in the crowd. We’re limiting our headcount to ensure meaningful connecting as well as COVID safety. \n\nPlease be advised: In-person attendees are required to wear masks. If you are feeling unwell on the day of the event\, you should not come to the venue and are welcome to join virtually. \n  \n\n\nCATALYST RANCH\, Chicago’s Creative Meeting and Event Solution\nCatalyst Ranch is Chicago’s authority on creative meetings and events\, both in-person and virtually. Since 2002\, we’ve been activating creativity and innovation for clients worldwide\, and we’re dedicated to making all your meeting goals a reality. We’re your trusted partner\, taking the stress out of meeting planning and delivery. \nA woman-owned business and pioneers of Chicago’s prolific West Loop neighborhood\, our brick-and-mortar venue is located at 656 West Randolph Street. For a truly revitalizing experience\, visit us in person and immerse yourself in our stimulating\, unexpected environment! Until then\, get a peek at www.catalystranch.com.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/offbeat-networking-hybrid-may-20/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Meetup,Networking
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SUMMARY:Men's Meditation & Empowerment Session
DESCRIPTION:360 Chicago Tours holds two sessions of men’s meditation and reflection\, February 8 and 10.\n\nPatrick McKay of 360 Chicago Tours leads these sessions of exploration. From the 360 Chicago Tours event page: \nJoin us for meditation and empowerment. With these sessions we hope to create a safe space for men to come together and embrace themselves and others without shame or judgement.  \nWe are going to meditate\, dance\, express ourselves in a safe space and allow ourselves to be vulnerable. \nTwo dates are available: \n\nTuesday\, February 8: Morning session 9:30am-11:30am CST\nThursday\, February 10: Evening session 6:30pm-8:30pm CST\n\n\n  \nFor more information and to RSVP\, click below:
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/mens-meditation-empowerment-session/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Personal Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230319T150000
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SUMMARY:Urban Sketchers Chicago - Sketch Meetup
DESCRIPTION:From l-r\, works by artists Wes Douglas\, Jing Jenny Zhang and Kelly Parkhouse. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join the artists of the Urban Sketchers Chicago and use our vibrant space to inspire your art!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Urban Sketchers Chicago is a social group of artists who meet in person every month to use one environment to sketch\, paint\, and more. \n			\n				RSVP via Facebook\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click above for more details on the event. There you’ll also find the coordinator\, Gail Dokucu\, who can answer any questions you might have. \nEnjoy the company of fellow artists as you spend a peaceful afternoon making art\, and by the end you’ll be able to appreciate each other’s work. \nWe at Catalyst Ranch are always amazed to see the breadth of media and styles that are done in these meetups. We hope you’ll enjoy our unconventional space! \n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/urban-sketchers-chicago-sketch-meetup/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Play,Recreational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T100102
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SUMMARY:Impact Grants Chicago — Member Mission Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Impact Grants Chicago:\nMember Mission Meetup\nLike its sister chapters in the worldwide Impact 100 network\, Impact Grants Chicago unites at least 100 women\, who each contribute a $1\,000 tax deductible donation\, to collectively award $100K grants to local nonprofits. \nCurrent and prospective members gather at Catalyst Ranch in March to share a meal and discussion. \nFrom the organization: \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				You are invited to a Member Mission Meetup on Wednesday\, March 19\, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to discuss: \nYour ImpactYour InputYour Member ExperienceYour Leadership Opportunities \nTogether\, 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. \nA casual dinner of pizza\, salad\, cookies\, and water will be provided. Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice (BYOB).Glasses\, bottle openers\, and corkscrews will be provided. \nThere is a $20 per member non-refundable fee.Guests who have never been members of Impact Grants Chicago are free. \n \nCatalyst Ranch is an Open Books collection site. Book donations are appreciated. Open Books was a recipient of $100\,000 Impact Grant in 2023. \n			\n				Register here
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/impact-grants-chicago-member-mission-meetup/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup
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