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SUMMARY:Vote for Catalyst Ranch for the Summit Awards
DESCRIPTION:Vote for Catalyst Ranch as your favorite Chicago venue!\nThe Summit Awards rcognize excellence in Chicago’s hospitality and events industries\, and we’re a finalist in their VENUE category… \nVote for Catalyst Ranch — up to twice per day per email\, through March 28 — to help us snatch the crown! \n			\n				Vote now
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/vote-for-catalyst-ranch-for-the-summit-awards/
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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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SUMMARY:Niimbus Influencer Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:Niimbus Influencer Innovation Summit\nEvent Description: \n\nExclusively for decision makers in the influencer marketing industry. \nNiimbus is not your typical marketing conference.\nThe immersive nature of Niimbus allows brand executives to prioritize and elevate the discussions and topics they deem critical\, in real time\, while developing strong relationships with their industry colleagues. \nWhy Niimbus?\nSpend two days whiteboarding\, brainstorming\, troubleshooting\, and validating what’s working\, what’s not\, and what’s next in the influencer industry. \nCollaborate with your peers to solve critical issues like scaling influencer outreach\, standardizing compensation rates\, filling tech stack gaps\, and leveraging talent management. \nCore sessions offer real-time ideating and problem-solving discussions in an intimate setting. Keynotes focus on professional development topics to maximize connection. The event wraps with brand/influencer speed-dating. \nPut your hands in the clay to create the very takeaways you came to discover. \nThen take those leading edge solutions and ideas back to your team to supercharge your results. \n\n			\n				More event info and registration
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/niimbus-influencer-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
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SUMMARY:Crisis Communications Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Crisis Communications Boot CampPresented by P-World\nP-World returns to Catalyst Ranch with their two-day Crisis Communications Boot Camp. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				From P-World:\n\nThe Crisis Communications Boot Camp is back for its third edition in Chicago\, and it’s our most highly anticipated yet! With fresh speakers\, cutting-edge topics\, and exclusive insights from industry leaders\, this is your chance to equip yourself with the critical skills to navigate today’s most pressing reputational challenges. \nWhy Attend?\n\nExclusive Case Studies: Gain real-world insights from top crisis experts from PwC\, United Airlines\, US Gymnastics\, Walgreens\, IBM\, and more. Learn how industry leaders tackled their most challenging crises and emerged stronger.\nReputational Threats Unpacked: Address today’s most urgent issues—deepfakes\, political polarization\, cancel culture\, and the mounting pressure to take a public stance on sensitive topics.\nEssential Crisis Skills: Discover the power of internal communications\, effective messaging during sensitive issues\, and how Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) can shape your crisis response.\nMini Workshop with United Airlines: Join United’s top communications team for an interactive session on critical skills every crisis communicator needs and how DEI can strengthen your crisis response.\nFull-Day AI Workshop: Dive deep into AI-powered crisis communications with Peter Heneghan\, former Deputy Director of Digital Communications\, 10 Downing Street. Develop your strategies and sharpen your skills with this hands-on\, immersive workshop.\n\n\nLimited availability; Group discounts available. \n			\n				Learn more
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/crisis-communications-boot-camp/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:The Big Pivot: HR's Guide to Working Through Uncertainty\, an ImproveIt! Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Big Pivot:HR’s Guide to Working Through Uncertainty\nProfessional and workplace development get a revitalizing spin via improv comedy techniques\, as guided by the pros from improve it! They return to Catalyst Ranch for a high-energy workshop for boosting confidence\, staying grounded\, and leading through uncertainty. \nFrom improve it!: \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Get ready for a high-energy\, highly interactive experience designed to help you and your team build resilience\, boost confidence\, and thrive in the face of uncertainty. Our seasoned improv facilitators will guide you through hands-on activities and thoughtful debriefs that turn chaos into clarity. \nIn this dynamic session\, you’ll: \n\nGet real about how uncertainty affects you—and learn how to manage stress\nDiscover how to stay grounded and make confident decisions when things feel shaky\nStrengthen your adaptability muscles with creative problem-solving techniques\n\nJoin us for a workshop that will leave you feeling empowered\, energized\, and ready to take on whatever curveballs come your way. This isn’t your average leadership training—it’s an improv-fueled reset for thriving through change. \nThe first 30 attendees will get a free signed copy of Erin Diehl’s (improve it!’s CEO) debut book: I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda:\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Working through Uncertainty Workshop\n7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Optional Networking\n\nPurchase tickets and find more information about the event\, improve it! and I See You at the Eventbrite link below! \n\n\n\n\n			\n				Tickets and additional information
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-big-pivot-hr-uncertainty-improveit-workshop/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshop
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SUMMARY:AMA Chicago: Marketing Collaboration Lab 2026
DESCRIPTION:AMA Chicago: Marketing Collaboration Lab 2026\nThe Chicago chapter for the American Marketing Association\, who host their regular Connex networking series at Catalyst Ranch\, return to launch a new event concept on March 4 for AMA members and non-members alike: \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Lab creates a collaborative space where expertise meets real-world challenges.\nGet fresh insights and peer-to-peer learning at the first annual Marketing Collaboration Lab! The Lab is an immersive\, ideas-driven experience that brings brand-side marketers and small marketing agencies together for structured\, themed roundtable conversations. \nHosted atCatalyst Ranch\, Chicago’s vibrant creative hub\, the Lab offers a high-energy setting that inspires fresh thinking and authentic connections. \nWhether you’re a marketer actively seeking a new agency partner or simply looking for fresh insights and peer-to-peer learning\, you’ll engage in meaningful conversations that tackle real marketing challenges\, without the pressure of pitches. \nWith multiple rotation sessions and plenty of informal mingling\, the format blends expert facilitation with collaborative problem-solving to spark ideas\, build relationships and elevate your marketing strategy. \nKey Takeaways \n\nA stronger professional network: Engage with specialists and peers in a relaxed\, creative atmosphere that sparks collaboration.\nInsights and tools for managing your current challenges: You’ll choose from multiple hot topics aligned to your pain points\, rotating among the tables that pertain to you.\nInsights and practical strategies you can implement immediately.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nRegistration: Free and open to all — members and non-members.\n\n			\n				Learn more and register
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ama-chicago-marketing-collaboration-lab-2026/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Networking
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SUMMARY:Thursday Therapy - Wedding and Event Industry Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s wedding and event professionals unwind and connect at Thursday Therapy\, coming to Catalyst Ranch in March…\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				SAVE THE DATE: March 19\, 2026\nCatalyst Ranch is pleased to welcome the long-running\, monthly get-together for the folks who throw the best parties: Chicago’s wedding and event planners and vendors! \n\nIf you’re looking to meet\, mingle\, and share with other wedding professionals in Chicago\, look no further!  \nThursday Therapy provides the perfect agenda-free atmosphere for wedding pros to unwind and connect with friendors old and new. \n\nMore details will be announced by Thursday Therapy organizers about what to expect on March 19\, including food and drink and entertainment. When registration for this FREE event becomes available\, we’ll share the link here\, as well as in our newsletter — Sign up here. \nWe’re can’t wait to see all our wedding and event vendor peers and do our part in providing a fabulous time. See you then! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thursday Therapy photo by Ed & Eileen Photography
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/thursday-therapy-wedding-and-event-industry-networking-night/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:AMA Chicago: Connex - Networking for Marketers
DESCRIPTION:AMA Chicago: Connex – Networking for Marketers\nStay connected through Connex! Chicago’s chapter of the American Marketing Association hosts this series on the second Wednesday of every other month\, bringing together colleagues\, friends\, entrepreneurs and creative professionals from the best companies in the Midwest. Connect will fellow marketers to talk over what’s happening in marketing in small groups. \nRound Robin Discussion Groups\nAt each event\, you’ll rotate tables for short discussions around a hot marketing topic. Experts and topics change for every event\, giving you a new experience and skillset every time. \n			\n				Tickets and additional information
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ama-chicago-connex-networking-for-marketers/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marketing,Networking
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