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SUMMARY:JANUARY OPEN HOUSE: Tour our venue!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our monthly OPEN HOUSE: Tour our venue with our friendly staff while enjoying warm\, soothing winter drinks! \nCatalyst Ranch’s JANUARY OPEN HOUSE: Tour our venue!\nLooking for a the perfect venue for an upcoming corporate meeting or an unforgettable party? \nCurious about what it’s ACTUALLY like when you’re ACTUALLY here? \nThen come ACTUALLY be here January 13\, and immerse yourself in the Catalyst Ranch experience! \n \nCatalyst Ranch is a one-of-a-kind venue that is best experienced first-hand. Our OPEN HOUSE welcomes you to tour our venue and meet our staff\, all while nibbling on refreshments and indulging in a delicious winter beverage. \nStop in between 5pm and 7pm\, on Monday\, January 13 to experience firsthand what we’re all about: \n\nTour our venue—EXPLORE our lively and stimulating rooms\, just waiting to make your next meeting or event unforgettable.\nMeet our friendly Client Services and Special Events staff—the heroes who guide your meeting or event planning every step of the way.\nFor this JANUARY: Savor a selection of warm beverages intended to sooth your winter-worn soul: Hot chocolate with marshmallows; Mulled apple cider; or even a spirited Hot Toddy!\n\nAnd as a bonus for coming out in the cold\, each person we meet will be entered into:\nA drawing for a $50 GIFT CARD to one of our hot West Loop neighbor restaurants!\nAll this is FREE. There’s no admission. You’re welcome here. \nGatherings at Catalyst Ranch are uniquely creative and always unforgettable. Come meet us and tour our venue to see how great YOUR meeting or special event can be. See you at the OPEN HOUSE… \nRegister to let us know you’re coming!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/jan-open-house-tour-our-venue/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191126T180000
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago: 2019 ALL-STAR Night
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago wraps up the year with a lineup of crowd-pleasers and all-stars on November 26!\n \n\n  \nIgnite Chicago is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.\n  \n  \n \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly CoderDojoChi)\, which teaches web\, game and app development to youth ages 7 to 17. So when you buy your ticket to expand your mind at Ignite Chicago\, you effectively contribute to expanding the minds of young people in our beloved city! \n \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nComplimentary craft beer and satisfying pizza are generously provided by sponsors Lagunitas Brewing Company and Jet’s Pizza!\n  \nWant to speak?\nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo for tickets.\n \n\n \nFind out more about the maestro behind both Ignite Chicago and CoderDojoChi\, Ali Karbassi\, by clicking here! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-2019-all-star-night/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Talk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191113T200000
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SUMMARY:AMA Chicago's Connex: Marketing Networking in November
DESCRIPTION:AMA Chicago brings together colleagues\, friends\, entrepreneurs and creative professionals from the best companies in the Midwest. Meet your Chicago Chapter Board and learn about what we’ve got planned for you. Mingle with current and prospective AMA members or chat up the leadership team over drinks in a casual setting. Simply bring yourself\, your charm and your business cards. \n\n\nLight supper will be served. \n\n\nRound Robin Discussion Tables\n\n\nAMA Chicago makes networking easier and focused on sharing your marketing skills. This event features four round robin discussion tables\, each dedicated to a popular marketing topic and hosted by a thought leader. Join this small group discussion to share your knowledge and gain new insights from your peers. Rotate tables every 20 minutes\, stick with one\, or opt out – traditional networking is always an option. \nView discussion topics at the AMA Chicago website by clicking the button below!\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ama-chicago-connex-networking-november-2019/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191109T160000
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CREATED:20191021T213453Z
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SUMMARY:THE HUMAN JOURNEY: One-Day Training for Therapists NOV 9
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes frequent collaborator and facilitator Sara K. Schneider for a set of one-day sessions in THE HUMAN JOURNEY\, a new and important Professional Development education for psychotherapists and nurses. \n\n\n\nWhat is the dominant story you’re inviting your clients to tell?\nDoes that story actually promote healing?\nEvery story can be packaged a thousand ways\, for a thousand different listeners. \nBut what kinds of stories actually heal in 360° ‘round—that is\, not just the individual who tells it\, but the family\, or family of choice\, of which they are a part? \n6 CEUs for social workers\, LCPCs\, and nurses for this one-day training to become a Conductor of THE HUMAN JOURNEY®\, a new tool for families—and families of choice—who are facing the challenge of their lives to co-construct their story. \nSessions available:\n\nFriday November 8th\, 9:00am – 4:00pm.\nSaturday\, November 9th\, 9:00am – 4:00pm.\n\nYou’ll leave with a deluxe boxed THE HUMAN JOURNEY® Conductor’s Kit and supporting materials in your bag\, lunch in your tummy\, CEUs to your name\, and the uplift and zap to the imagination that a day at Catalyst Ranch provides. \nDiscount for early registrants and for practitioners from the same organization who wish to share a single Conductor’s Kit. \n\nTHE HUMAN JOURNEY® training provides unforgettable consulting and learning and growth experiences across the professions and for mission-driven organizations.\nMore at http://The-Human-Journey.com and http://sarakschneider.com.  Books at Amazon.com. \nVideo and more information: \nhttp://The-Human-Journey.com \n\n \nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D.\nFounder & CEO\, THE HUMAN JOURNEY\nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D. is a Yale- and NYU-educated book author\, organizational consultant\, workshop leader\, and theatre-maker who analyzes  groups from a social-science perspective. From data-derived insights\, she creates experiences for service enhancement in healthcare and the deepening of the web of service provider and family relationships.   \nSara has been a tenured education professor in leadership studies\, guiding working professionals in education\, healthcare\, the clergy\, and law enforcement in accessing and growing their own and their colleagues’ wisdom and resources. Her deep experience across the social sciences and applied performing arts\, along with her practical role as a learning and retreat design consultant\, make her workshops an experience of rich insight for professionals striving to enrich what they already do so well. \n\n*Sara is one of the five pioneering women entrepreneurs whom Catalyst Ranch is celebrating at its 17th Anniversary Party on Monday\, November 4. The gathering recognized inspired small Chicagoland businesses and the amazing women behind them!\n\n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-human-journey-training-for-therapists-nov-9/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191108T090000
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SUMMARY:THE HUMAN JOURNEY: One-Day Training for Therapists NOV 8
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes frequent collaborator and facilitator Sara K. Schneider for a set of one-day sessions in THE HUMAN JOURNEY\, a new and important Professional Development education for psychotherapists and nurses. \n\n\n\nWhat is the dominant story you’re inviting your clients to tell?\nDoes that story actually promote healing?\nEvery story can be packaged a thousand ways\, for a thousand different listeners. \nBut what kinds of stories actually heal in 360° ‘round—that is\, not just the individual who tells it\, but the family\, or family of choice\, of which they are a part? \n6 CEUs for social workers\, LCPCs\, and nurses for this one-day training to become a Conductor of THE HUMAN JOURNEY®\, a new tool for families—and families of choice—who are facing the challenge of their lives to co-construct their story. \nSessions available:\n\nFriday November 8th\, 9:00am – 4:00pm.\nSaturday\, November 9th\, 9:00am – 4:00pm.\n\nYou’ll leave with a deluxe boxed THE HUMAN JOURNEY® Conductor’s Kit and supporting materials in your bag\, lunch in your tummy\, CEUs to your name\, and the uplift and zap to the imagination that a day at Catalyst Ranch provides. \nDiscount for early registrants and for practitioners from the same organization who wish to share a single Conductor’s Kit. \n\nTHE HUMAN JOURNEY® training provides unforgettable consulting and learning and growth experiences across the professions and for mission-driven organizations.\nMore at http://The-Human-Journey.com and http://sarakschneider.com.  Books at Amazon.com. \nVideo and more information: \nhttp://The-Human-Journey.com \n\n \nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D.\nFounder & CEO\, THE HUMAN JOURNEY\nSara K. Schneider\, Ph.D. is a Yale- and NYU-educated book author\, organizational consultant\, workshop leader\, and theatre-maker who analyzes  groups from a social-science perspective. From data-derived insights\, she creates experiences for service enhancement in healthcare and the deepening of the web of service provider and family relationships.   \nSara has been a tenured education professor in leadership studies\, guiding working professionals in education\, healthcare\, the clergy\, and law enforcement in accessing and growing their own and their colleagues’ wisdom and resources. Her deep experience across the social sciences and applied performing arts\, along with her practical role as a learning and retreat design consultant\, make her workshops an experience of rich insight for professionals striving to enrich what they already do so well. \n\n*Sara is one of the five pioneering women entrepreneurs whom Catalyst Ranch is celebrating at its 17th Anniversary Party on Monday\, November 4. The gathering recognized inspired small Chicagoland businesses and the amazing women behind them!\n\n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/the-human-journey-training-for-therapists-nov-8/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Professional Development
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191107T210000
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SUMMARY:REALAPALOOZA Homebuyer-Realtor "Speed-Dating"
DESCRIPTION:Professionals from KoenigRubloff Realty Group and Berkshire Hathaway Home Services host home-buyers in an info session and an introduction to a variety of real estate agents to meet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRealapalooza\nHow to Buy a Home and LOVE IT\nHomebuyers: Learn how to buy a home\, get pre-approved on the spot\, AND find the perfect real estate agent (speed-dating style) !\n\nWin prizes and enjoy apps and drinks on us!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/realapalooza-homebuyer-realtor-speed-dating/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:17th Anniversary Party - Supporting Women Entrepreneurs!
DESCRIPTION:For a recap of this event\, check out our blog post here!\n\nYou’re invited to our 17TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY\, where we’re sharing the spotlight with other women entrepreneurs—and kickstarting a fun round of fundraising for them! \nChicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space is celebrating 17 wonderful years in business\, and we couldn’t have done it without support. That is\, support not just from our closest friends and family\, but also from our women peers in the business world. \nThat’s why\, for this 17th Anniversary Party\, we’re sharing the spotlight with an inspiring set of Chicagoland women in business. On November 4\, we’ll party while we meet and collect funds for five promising small business owners! \nCome to our annual shindig\, where on top of enjoying our usual food and drink and fun\, you’ll get to know the pioneering business projects of a select group of women entrepreneurs. \n\nYou’ll meet them in person;\nYou’ll learn about their business progress and  their next steps; and\nMost importantly\, you’ll have the opportunity to donate money to fuel their progress.\n\nAnd of course\, you’ll be following the lead of our own pioneering founder Eva Niewiadomski\, who will be donating her own money to these women with your guidance: \n\nIn a fun twist on fundraising\, each of the first fifty people to arrive will get a token worth $5 dollars (courtesy of Eva)\, which they’ll donate to the entrepreneur of their choice!\n\nIt is our hope that those first tokens of donated money from Eva will encourage our guests to make donations of their own\, to one—or every one—of these inspired women!\nSo mark your calendars\, because you have a date with us on Monday\, November 4 to celebrate the accomplishment\, vision and future successes of Catalyst Ranch and a few other incredible women. \n  \n\n  \nWHEN IS THE PARTY?\n\nMonday\, November 4.\nOpen House style\, 6pm-8:30pm.\n\nWHERE IS THE PARTY?\n\nOur house\, naturally! 656 W Randolph St.\, Chicago\, 60661\n\nHOW CAN I ATTEND?\n\nSimply RSVP with an email to erica@catalystranch.com!  Click here to auto-generate an email!\nThere’s no ticket to buy for admission.\nThe evening is family friendly.\nBring cash to donate to the women entrepreneur(s) of your choice!\n\nWHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?\n \n\nIncredible food from our longtime catering partner\, Big Delicious Planet—which also happens to be an inspiring\, woman-owned business!\nBeer\, wine and soft-drinks!\nGetting to know and support some women movers-and-shakers!\n\nAND THE CATCH?\n\nYour attendance means you’ll play a large part in donating a portion of money directly from Catalyst Ranch and Eva Niewiadomski\, to awesome women entrepreneurs.\nWhat’s more\, you yourself get to make a modest** but meaningful monetary contribution to promising\, women-owned small businesses.\n**There is no limit to how much you can donate! Don’t feel limited to “modest” donations\, should you feel inclined!\n\n  \n\n  \nOur 17th Anniversary Party is going to be just as fun as you’ve come to expect after all these years. We can’t wait to share the spotlight with this community. We’ll see you on November 4! \n\nRSVP with an email to: erica@catalystranch.com\nClick here to auto-generate your RSVP e-mail!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/17th-anniversary-party-supporting-women-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary Party,Family-friendly,Open House
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191101T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Improve Your Public Speaking Skills
DESCRIPTION:We are the authority on everything Meetings-related. Our lunch-hour workshops focus on the ins and outs of this industry to grow and share knowledge with our peers. We invite Facilitators\, Meeting Planners\, Retreat Programming Coordinators\, Administrative Assistants and everyone in between to get insider insight with a delectable meal! \nJoin us as Brendan Sullivan shows us proven techniques to tackle Public Speaking in Meetings and beyond!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nLunch & Learn: Improve Your Public Speaking Skills\n \nWhat’s at stake when you speak to an audience? Your project? Your credibility? Your company’s reputation? A promotion? Your job?  \nUnfortunately\, whether you are speaking to two people or two thousand\, your audience judges you on how you present your ideas\, as well as the ideas themselves. There are simple physical adjustments you can make to appear more confident\, knowledgeable\, relaxed\, engaging\, approachable and professional.  \nIn this interactive session\, Brendan will share some of these techniques which you will then be able to apply immediately in order to become a more effective speaker and presenter\, no matter what communication situation you face. \n\nAdmission price of $10 includes a mouth-watering meal from our catering partner Big Delicious Planet.\n\nPurchase your admission by Thursday\, October 24.\nPlease email bryan@catalystranch.com with any dietary restrictions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter for Lunch & Learn: Improve Your Public Speaking Skills:\nBrendan Sullivan is an experienced presentation skills\, public speaking and communication skills coach. He has coached and trained thousands of professionals to be more effective speakers and presenters over the last 15 years. Find more at www.bpscommunicationskills.com.  \nBrendan has coached and trained presentation skills directly on his own\, as well as through a number of presentation skills providers\, including Communispond\, Vautier Communications\, IMPAX\, Hit Your Stride\, Corporate Learning Institute and other training companies. \nBrendan has taught and coached presentation and public speaking skills as a corporate class\, as an open enrollment course\, to project teams before “the big one”\, and as private coaching for senior leaders. He has also spoken on the topic of presentation skills in keynote addresses and as breakout sessions at business conferences. \nBrendan has taught these skills to employees of many large and small organizations\, including GE\, Lockheed Martin\, Kimberly-Clark\, AT&T\, Aetna\, Whirlpool\, Walmart\, Bristol-Myers Squibb\, Sherwin Williams\, US Steel\, Verizon\, Charles Schwab\, Abbott Labs and many others. Brendan has also taught presentation skills as an adjunct professor at DePaul University. \nBrendan’s training style is influenced by his early career as an advertising sales manager for the New York Times Magazine Group. There he delivered many sales presentations to Fortune 500 consumer products companies and their advertising agencies. \nBrendan’s style is also impacted by his lifetime of experience as a professional improvisational actor\, teacher and coach\, trained at the world famous Second City Conservatory. Brendan still performs in Chicago on Monday evenings when he’s not traveling. \nBrendan is also a creativity coach\, helping individuals and teams to create a culture of collaborative creativity and innovation (see www.creativitycoach.net)\, as well as a published novelist\, and commercial/film actor. Brendan and his wife Susan are the parents of four children. \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/lunch-learn-improve-your-public-speaking-skills/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in October
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago has something to say! Come to Catalyst Ranch October 29 for a night of great ideas.\n \n\n  \nIgnite Chicago is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.\n  \n  \n \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly CoderDojoChi)\, which teaches web\, game and app development to youth ages 7 to 17. So when you buy your ticket to expand your mind at Ignite Chicago\, you effectively contribute to expanding the minds of young people in our beloved city! \n \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nComplimentary craft beer and satisfying pizza are generously provided by sponsors Lagunitas Brewing Company and Jet’s Pizza!\n  \nWant to speak?\nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo for tickets.\n \n\n \nFind out more about the maestro behind both Ignite Chicago and CoderDojoChi\, Ali Karbassi\, by clicking here! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-at-catalyst-ranch-in-october/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191021T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
CREATED:20190726T235507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T162234Z
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SUMMARY:Building Better Leaders - Professional Development
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to cultivate the best leadership in your organization from J.K. Egerton\, author of Business on the Board. \nBuilding Better Leaders\, from Business on the Board®\nDo you need a new and creative way to develop the talent in your organization? Do your leaders need a place to practice and improve their strategic thinking and decision-making? Give your team the opportunity to learn strategy skills in an innovative learning series drawn from a surprising source: the chessboard. \nBusiness on the Board® takes the centuries-old and still timelessly relevant tactics of chess and wields them to impart vital thinking skills in a unique game-driven format sure to engage. This creative afternoon workshop will help you begin to build the leaders who will run your company using the mindset and skills of a chess master. \n \nWhat You Will Learn:\n\nHow to think like a CEO\nThree powerful leadership styles and when to use them\nUsing the power of visualization\nGenerate the strategies and tactics a winning team needs\nHow problem solving drives better bottom line results\nHow to delegate\, evaluate\, eliminate\, manage risk\, & generate a profit\n\nIt’s not another case study. It’s not the same old role-playing routine. It’s a dynamic learning experience designed to give you the strategic edge your competitors can’t duplicate and won’t see coming. \nWhat you get:\n\n3 hours of hands-on\, interactive business related training\nThe #1 Best Selling Book\nAll training materials\nChessboard & set\nSnacks provided\n\n  \n\nAbout the Presenter:\nJim Egerton is the CEO and founder of Business on the Board®. He is a corporate talent developer\, speaker\, Best-Selling author\, teacher\, coach\, manager\, leader\, and entrepreneur. \nFor more information\, visit www.businessontheboard.com.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/building-better-leaders/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
CREATED:20190822T221252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T221400Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
CREATED:20190905T164829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T164829Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Ideas Week 2019 - Designing the Impossible with Illusionist Jeanette Andrews
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Ideas returns to Catalyst Ranch this October with TWO thought-provoking events on October 12. At 2:30pm\, attend their Lab for Chicago Ideas Week 2019 – Designing the Impossible with Illusionist Jeanette Andrews. \nChicago Ideas Week 2019 – Designing the Impossible with Illusionist Jeanette Andrews\n \nThis interactive and educational workshop delves into the intricate designs behind the process of illusionist Jeanette Andrews. In an exploration of the mysteries of the human senses\, Andrews will perform a few of her pieces\, then extrapolate with the audience on her unique creative process\, outlining what goes into designing the seemingly impossible. Participants will learn how psychology\, object making\, writing\, and the choreography of viewer experience are fused into “impossible” designs in Andrews’ work. \nMust be 12 or older. Anyone 12 to 17 must be accompanied by a ticketed parent or guardian who is 18 or older with a valid ID. \nMake it a day at Catalyst Ranch by attending this event AND the earlier 11am Lab for Chicago Ideas Week 2019 – Inclusion: the Key to a Successful Business. \n  \n \nChicago Ideas is a movement built on one core belief: When a broad spectrum of thinkers and instigators share ideas\, we have the power to transform our world.\nChicago Ideas Week\, October 12-17\, 2019\, is a seven-day festival featuring over 200 global thought leaders and innovators speaking on a variety of topics ranging from leadership and life’s lessons\, to science and technology\, to the most pressing issues of the day and the most creative insights in entertainment. We offer more than 150 engaging programs each Chicago Ideas Week to stimulate\, inspire and enlighten participants while providing the opportunity for attendees to think\, dream and connect. The best part? Most tickets are only $15\, ensuring that anyone who wants access to great ideas can have it. \nChicago Ideas Week Labs offer opportunities for participants to experience and explore the best of Chicago like never before.\nExclusive\, behind-the-scenes experiences give participants a unique glimpse into the inner workings of businesses and institutions that are otherwise unavailable to the public. \nSmall groups will explore what it’s like for business leaders in the boardroom\, go behind the curtain at leading theaters and venues\, and discover “how-it-works” in hands-on workshops. \nLabs sell out quickly\, so become a member to enjoy early access to Labs tickets. \n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/chicago-ideas-week-2019-designing-the-impossible-with-illusionist-jeanette-andrews/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Experiential,Family-friendly,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
CREATED:20190905T154658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T170356Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago Ideas Week 2019 - Inclusion: the Key to a Successful Business
DESCRIPTION:Chicago Ideas returns to Catalyst Ranch this October with TWO thought-provoking events on October 12. At 11am\, attend their Lab for Chicago Ideas Week 2019 – Inclusion: the Key to a Successful Business. \nChicago Ideas Week 2019 – Inclusion: the Key to a Successful Business\nMore than 81 percent of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) do not have paid jobs in their communities. Best Buddies (one of the world’s largest organizations dedicated to ending the social\, physical and economic isolation people living with IDD) is changing that right here in Chicago (their employees have a 93 percent retention rate). This engaging Lab will first give you a foundation for working with adults with IDD. Then\, you and a group of young adults with IDD will work through a round of networking\, an elevator pitch workshop\, and a mock interview. You’ll learn the unique skills that individuals with an IDD bring to the table\, and set them up with the tools they need to achieve their dreams. \nMust be 21 or older\, and provide valid ID. \nStay at Catalyst Ranch for a second Chicago Ideas Week Lab starting at 2:30pm this same day: Designing the Impossible with Illusionist Jeanette Andrews. \n  \n \nChicago Ideas is a movement built on one core belief: When a broad spectrum of thinkers and instigators share ideas\, we have the power to transform our world.\nChicago Ideas Week\, October 12-17\, 2019\, is a seven-day festival featuring over 200 global thought leaders and innovators speaking on a variety of topics ranging from leadership and life’s lessons\, to science and technology\, to the most pressing issues of the day and the most creative insights in entertainment. We offer more than 150 engaging programs each Chicago Ideas Week to stimulate\, inspire and enlighten participants while providing the opportunity for attendees to think\, dream and connect. The best part? Most tickets are only $15\, ensuring that anyone who wants access to great ideas can have it. \nChicago Ideas Week Labs offer opportunities for participants to experience and explore the best of Chicago like never before.\nExclusive\, behind-the-scenes experiences give participants a unique glimpse into the inner workings of businesses and institutions that are otherwise unavailable to the public. \nSmall groups will explore what it’s like for business leaders in the boardroom\, go behind the curtain at leading theaters and venues\, and discover “how-it-works” in hands-on workshops. \nLabs sell out quickly\, so become a member to enjoy early access to Labs tickets. \n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/chicago-ideas-week-2019-inclusion-the-key-to-a-successful-business/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Experiential,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
CREATED:20190828T110001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T174114Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in September
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago packs the house. Come to Catalyst Ranch September 24 for a night of great ideas!\n \n\n  \nIgnite Chicago is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.\n  \n  \n \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly CoderDojoChi)\, which teaches web\, game and app development to youth ages 7 to 17. So when you buy your ticket to expand your mind at Ignite Chicago\, you effectively contribute to expanding the minds of young people in our beloved city! \n \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nComplimentary craft beer is generously provided by longtime sponsor Lagunitas Brewing Company.\nWant to speak?\nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo for tickets.\n \n\n \nFind out more about the maestro behind both Ignite Chicago and CoderDojoChi\, Ali Karbassi\, by clicking here! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-at-catalyst-ranch-in-september/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
CREATED:20190823T195152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190823T195152Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Pride Parade: Celebrating True LGBTQ+ Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Join the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois for a panel discussion\, Beyond the Pride Parade: Celebrating True LGBTQ+ Engagement. Registration is FREE. \n \nWith the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall\, we saw a increase in corporate companies celebrating Pride in 2019. While this support was greatly welcomed\, true LGBTQ+ engagement and celebration must be 365 days out of the year. Our panelists will share insights on ways your company can be a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community beyond Pride month and Pride month activities. \nThis exciting conversation will be moderated by Channyn Lynn Parker (Manger of External Relations\, Howard Brown Health) and will feature four dynamic panelist: Michael Nordman (Community Affairs Manager\, MillerCoors)\, Elizabeth Okey (Community Impact Manager\, Wintrust Bank)\, Bernadette Smith (CEO\, Equality Institute\, and Mike Ziri (Director of Public Policy\, Equality Illinois). \n  \n \nCatalyst Ranch has been proud to host previous networking and panel events for the LGBTCC of Illinois. The photos from past engagements below are courtesy of Starbelly Studios Photography.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/beyond-the-pride-parade-celebrating-true-lgbtq-engagement/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
CREATED:20190726T205255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T205255Z
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SUMMARY:Game Night: A Camp Boundless Pop-Up!
DESCRIPTION:Camp Boundless returns to wet your board-game whistle! Their Game Night comes back once again this September. Join in the fray and have a fun-filled night of tabletop games of all kinds! \nIt’s Game Night\, Chicago.\nStep outside of the box\, away from the screen; come play with us. \nWe’ve got a selection of world-class games for our next Camp Boundless Pop-Up Event: Game Night\, with seasoned pros on hand to teach rules and give out hot tips. Here’s your chance to ditch the sheets of instructions that take all the fun out of playing a board game and let the Game Leader teach you the basics and keep you on the path of adventure and creative play. \nWe’ll have tables set up with different games – you pick a seat at the table with the game that intrigues you the most and the Game Leader will lead the way to enlightenment. \nPizza and table snacks are most definitely included. BYOB if you’d like. \nLET THE GAME BEGIN! \n \nCHOOSE THE GAMES YOU’RE CURIOUS ABOUT\nWe’re bringing some of the most playable\, interesting\, and engaging games around; click the offerings below to read a description of each! Buy a ticket\, and let us know which ones you’re interested in! \n \n​**Don’t worry if you don’t know the rules; we’ll teach ’em to you right then and there.\nThis Camp Boundless Game Night pop-up event will awaken the player in you and may start a new healthy addiction. Better dust your coffee-\, card-\, and dining room tables at home: After attending this event\, they can expect to get a whole lot more attention! \nSpecial thanks to our partner for this event\, Imaginary Services. \n \n  \n\n  \nCamp Boundless offers a variety of engaging\, hands-on experiences for adults who want to explore\, learn and grow. All of our events are a chance to disconnect from your phone and reconnect with discovery. Try new activities\, meet new people\, play games and laugh. Rediscover your childlike imagination and curiosity. \nDon’t stop growing just because you’re grown-up!\nVisit www.campboundless.com to join our mailing list for all future Pop-Up news\, and learn about our Annual All-Day Play Camp! \n  \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/game-night-a-camp-boundless-pop-up-2019-sept/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp Boundless,Play
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190911T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
CREATED:20190801T191458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190904T152221Z
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SUMMARY:AMA Chicago's Connex: Marketing Networking in September
DESCRIPTION:AMA Chicago’s Connex marketing networking events are the place to be! You’ll meet up with colleagues\, friends\, entrepreneurs\, and creative professionals from the best companies in the Midwest. Mix\, mingle\, make connections\, reconnect with friends\, and build your network at the premiere marketing networking event in Chicago. \n \n\n\nAMA Chicago brings together colleagues\, friends\, entrepreneurs and creative professionals from the best companies in the Midwest. Meet your Chicago Chapter Board and learn about what we’ve got planned for you. Mingle with current and prospective AMA members or chat up the leadership team over drinks in a casual setting. Simply bring yourself\, your charm and your business cards. \nLight supper will be served. \n\n\nNew: Round Robin Discussion Tables\n\n\nAMA Chicago makes networking easier and focused on sharing your marketing skills. This event features four round robin discussion tables\, each dedicated to a popular marketing topic and hosted by a thought leader. Join this small group discussion to share your knowledge and gain new insights from your peers. Rotate tables every 20 minutes\, stick with one\, or opt out – traditional networking is always an option. More details to come on table hosts at this event. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and tickets\, click here!\n \n\n  \n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ama-chicago-connex-networking-september-2019/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190904T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
CREATED:20190726T224640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T224640Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
CREATED:20190801T193732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T193732Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in August
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago packs the house. Come to Catalyst Ranch August 27 for a night of great ideas!\n \n\n  \nIgnite Chicago is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.\n  \n  \n \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly CoderDojoChi)\, which teaches web\, game and app development to youth ages 7 to 17. So when you buy your ticket to expand your mind at Ignite Chicago\, you effectively contribute to expanding the minds of young people in our beloved city! \n \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nRefreshments are generously provided by sponsors Giordano’s Pizza and Lagunitas Brewing Company.\nWant to speak?\nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo for tickets.\n \n\n \nFind out more about the maestro behind both Ignite Chicago and CoderDojoChi\, Ali Karbassi\, by clicking here! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-at-catalyst-ranch-in-august/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190821T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190821T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
CREATED:20190726T221700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T221700Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185621
CREATED:20190715T180852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T181312Z
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SUMMARY:Better Angels: Depolarizing the Politics Within
DESCRIPTION:Learn from the Better Angels organization how to identify the polarizer in yourself in order to start depolarizing heated conversations about politics with like-minded peers\, fostering empathy and community. \n \nDepolarizing the Politics Within:\nBecoming a Better Angel in Your Own World\nMuch of today’s epidemic of toxic polarization is driven by how we talk with like-minded people about those on the other side. Too often we stereotype\, dismiss\, or ridicule our fellow citizens who support the other political party\, its leaders\, and its policies. Although political polarization in some form has always been around\, it was less problematic when people interacted more outside their own silos. Nowadays\, people on the other side have become not just strangers but enemies. How we talk among ourselves about them fuels fires that threaten our democracy. \nWhat if we learn the discipline of non-polarizing attitudes and words about the political “Other” with whom we do share a nation and united future? And learn to critique opposing policies without dehumanizing political opponents? \nThis workshop will: \n\nHelp you become more aware of your inner polarizer\nHelp you learn ways to depolarize yourself so that you can disagree without demonizing\, dismissing\, or stereotyping the millions of people who differ from you politically\nTeach you skills for how to intervene in social conversations with like-minded people when those conversations veer into contempt and ridicule for people who hold other political views\n\nJoin us at Catalyst Ranch for this workshop led by family therapist Bill Doherty\, co-founder of Better Angels and designer of its workshops. \nPublic Transportation and Parking near Catalyst Ranch: https://www.catalystranchmeetings.com/maps1.html \nDoors open at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and light snacks. \n\nAbout the Organization:\n \nBetter Angels is a national nonprofit with a mission to depolarize America. Its leadership is half “red” and half “blue.” It has more than 7\,000 members in all 50 states\, and its trained moderators have conducted more than 400 workshops nationally. \nAbout the Presenter:\n \nBill Doherty\, Ph.D. is a professor and family therapist at the University of Minnesota\, where he directs the Citizen Professional Center.  After the 2016 presidential election\, he co-founded Better Angels (named after an Abraham Lincoln phrase)\, which brings together “reds” and “blues” to try to depolarize America.  Bill designed several kinds of Better Angels workshops which are now happening in 35 states.  This new workshop aims at personal depolarization and being an agent of change in one’s own political community. \n  \n\n  \n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!\n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/better-angels-depolarizing-politics/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190802T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185622
CREATED:20190626T210051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190626T210051Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Improv Techniques for Better Communication and Listening Skills
DESCRIPTION:We are the authority on everything Meetings-related. Our lunch-hour workshops focus on the ins and outs of this industry. We invite Facilitators\, Meeting Planners\, Retreat Programming Coordinators\, Administrative Assistants and everyone in between to get insider insight with a delectable meal! \nJoin us as Julie Ostrow shares the fundamental rules of improv and how to apply them to diverse business settings\, leading to improved communication and connection. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nLunch & Learn: Improv Techniques for Better Communication and Listening Skills\n \nHave you ever walked away (or hung up) from a conversation wondering\, “What did we just agree to?” Or how about\, “Hmmm…I really don’t think that vendor truly understands our organization’s needs.”? \nAnd\, later at your meeting you find out that your instinct was right…they didn’t use the specifications you thought you agreed to? These are just a few examples of what can happen if there is a gap in communication and listening. \nIn this interactive and fun presentation\, you will learn skills that you can use in your business to make sure you say it right and get it right. Effective communication skills—especially listening—lay the groundwork for cohesive business relationships…and successful events! \nLearn how to use improvisation skills to connect\, collaborate\, and truly listen to your association’s members\, vendors\, and clients. Improv skills allow us to be in the present moment to practice reflective listening\, while encouraging others to do the same. When we’re listening to each other\, we are tuned into each other’s needs and expectations. Listening as a skill means not having our own agendas to drive conversations that will lead to deeper connections. Join the fun and learn the skills and tools that can be applied to your professional\, business\, and personal interactions. \n\nLearn the fundamental rules of improv and apply them to diverse business settings—internally and externally.\nApply reflective listening (also known as “Yes\, and”) to practice empathy and eliminate—or at least reduce—assumptions.\nAcquire the art of being in the moment through improv skills.\nLearn to have fun while collaborating in a fun and interactive way.\n\nAdmission price of $10 includes:\n\nEngaging content with Julie Ostrow.\nA mouth-watering meal from our catering partner Big Delicious Planet.\nAll ticket surcharges.\n\nPlease purchase your admission by Wednesday\, July 24!\n*Please email bryan@catalystranch.com with any dietary restrictions\nClick here for tickets!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Presenter:\nAs the Humorous Speaker and Communication Coach\, The Second City-trained and First-Ever American Laughing Champion Julie Ostrow teaches organizations and corporate teams to use improv skills to improve Creativity\, Communication\, Team Building\, Problem Solving\, and Productivity with their clients and within their organizations. She teaches the benefits of using humor\, laughter\, and improv in all aspects of our lives. \nHaving more than 20 years of corporate marketing communications experience including five years with SmithBucklin\, the world’s largest association management firm\, Julie is able to identify the trigger points of miscommunication and low morale in the corporate culture and among team members. By infusing her corporate experience with her humor\, laughter\, and improv tools\, she is able to guide organizations to communication\, connection\, and creativity. Resulting in re-inspired teams and increased productivity. \nJulie conducts her interactive and transformative workshops for corporations\, conferences\, and professional organizations. Julie’s enthusiasm and passionate spirit\, combined with her comedic insight\, help to make her a warm and engaging presenter and workshop facilitator. Her personal motto\, “find the funny\,” helps her to find humor in everyday moments and in life’s seemingly most difficult situations…and she’ll help your teams do the same! \n\nWebsite: www.JulieOstrow.com\nEmail: Julie@GoFindTheFunny.com\nCall or text: (815) 893-9255\nTwitter: @JulieOstrow\nLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julieostrow/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gofindthefunny/\n\n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/lunch-learn-improv-techniques-for-better-communication-and-listening-skills/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lunch & Learn,Networking,Professional Development,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185622
CREATED:20190703T202546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T202546Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in July
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago packs the house. Come to Catalyst Ranch July 30 for a night of great ideas!\n \n\n  \nIgnite Chicago is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.\n  \n  \n \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly CoderDojoChi)\, which teaches web\, game and app development to youth ages 7 to 17. So when you buy your ticket to expand your mind at Ignite Chicago\, you effectively contribute to expanding the minds of young people in our beloved city! \n \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nRefreshments are generously provided by sponsors Giordano’s Pizza and Lagunitas Brewing Company.\nWant to speak?\nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo for tickets.\n \n\n \nFind out more about the maestro behind both Ignite Chicago and CoderDojoChi\, Ali Karbassi\, by clicking here! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-at-catalyst-ranch-in-july/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185622
CREATED:20190703T201017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T201017Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185622
CREATED:20190703T195340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T195340Z
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SUMMARY:Hacking HR Meetup: Collab Lab
DESCRIPTION:The Hacking HR Chicago chapter convenes at Catalyst Ranch for their Collab Lab meetup event! \n \nIn this VUCA environment\, the old adage rings true: The only constant is change. Our ability to effectively navigate it\, depends largely on asking meaningful questions. \nBut how can that be? As children\, many of us learned that the answers are what’s important. So\, not surprisingly as professionals\, we often shy away from asking or being witness to uncomfortable questions. Regrettably\, this nearly universally acquired discomfort with uncomfortable questions creates an answer-centric world rattled with blind spots for all of us. \nThis session explores how to escape the dangerous blind spot of “not knowing what we don’t know” by learning to unlock our innate curiosity and push past the discomfort that will help us craft better solutions for our most challenging problems. Join this workshop to learn and practice how to become a better questioner at both work and in life. \nFacilitators\nChris Broderick Founder & President\, B.near Global \nDafna Aaronson\, Founder\, Be Sports Minded \nHeidi Glickman\, Consultant and Executive Coach
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/hacking-hr-meetup-collab-lab/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking,Professional Development,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190710T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190710T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185622
CREATED:20190617T172237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190617T172237Z
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SUMMARY:AMA Chicago's Connex: Marketing Networking\, Morning Session
DESCRIPTION:AMA Chicago’s Connex marketing networking events are the place to be! You’ll meet up with colleagues\, friends\, entrepreneurs\, and creative professionals from the best companies in the Midwest. Mix\, mingle\, make connections\, reconnect with friends\, and build your network at the premiere marketing networking event in Chicago. \n \n\n\nAMA Chicago brings together colleagues\, friends\, entrepreneurs and creative professionals from the best companies in the Midwest. Meet your Chicago Chapter Board and learn about what we’ve got planned for you. Mingle with current and prospective AMA members or chat up the leadership team over drinks in a casual setting. Simply bring yourself\, your charm and your business cards. Continental breakfast will be served. \n\n\nNew: Round Robin Discussion Tables\n\n\nAMA Chicago makes networking easier and focused on sharing your marketing skills. This event features four round robin discussion tables\, each dedicated to a popular marketing topic and hosted by a thought leader. Join this small group discussion to share your knowledge and gain new insights from your peers. Rotate tables every 20 minutes\, stick with one\, or opt out – traditional networking is always an option. \n\n\n\n\n\nTable Discussion Topics planned: Connection Through Social Data\, The New Model for Brand Building\, Disruption and Relevancy of Marketing Insights \nMore details to come on table hosts at this event. \nFor more information and tickets\, click here!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ama-chicago-connex-networking/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185622
CREATED:20190419T211314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T211750Z
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SUMMARY:INTRAPRENEURSHIP: Leveraging Team Creativity for Innovation & Growth
DESCRIPTION:General Assembly Chicago brings a FREE event to Catalyst Ranch – INTRAPRENEURSHIP: Leveraging Team Creativity for Innovation & Growth. \nThe landscape of economic\, social and environmental issues in the world calls for new\, creative and innovative approaches to business. Markets are shifting as people and technology are driving trends that leave behind the traditional model of profit-maximizing businesses. Creatives now possess an important competitive advantage that they can put to action at their organizations\, not only for their own success\, but also for profit and social impact. \nWe can leverage creativity by nurturing entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship\, or simply developing our own creative leadership skills to benefit career advancement or bring innovative approaches to our organizations. \nThis event seeks to inspire creative leaders through the success stories of real people and companies that are using creativity as a catalyst for innovation and growth.\nLearn about:\n\nMultidisciplinary collaboration that leads to innovation\nThe integration by design of sustainability in business\nSocial responsibility beyond checking a corporate box\nUsing culture as differentiation and competitive advantage\nAdapting new technologies to local realities\nCreative thinking to build talent\, consumer base and new markets\n\n\nGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation\, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. The leading source for training\, staffing\, and career transitions\, we foster a flourishing community of professionals pursuing careers they love. \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/intrapreneurship-leveraging-team-creativity-for-innovation-growth/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Meetup,Networking,Professional Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185622
CREATED:20190516T170125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T170125Z
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SUMMARY:Brainstorming: Finding your purpose - 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: Finding your purpose . \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.\n \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 finding your purpose. \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 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-finding-your-purpose-real-people-real-conversations/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetup,Networking,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T185622
CREATED:20190601T224033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190601T224033Z
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in June
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago packs the house. Come to Catalyst Ranch June 25 for a night of great ideas!\n \n\n  \nIgnite Chicago is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have a burning idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their hometown crowd.\n  \n  \n \nAttending this evening’s Ignite Chicago does good for the city and for your neighbors. All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in June go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization We All Code (formerly CoderDojoChi)\, which teaches web\, game and app development to youth ages 7 to 17. So when you buy your ticket to expand your mind at Ignite Chicago\, you effectively contribute to expanding the minds of young people in our beloved city! \n \nSpeaking at Ignite is an unforgettable experience. You step up to the mic. Your palms sweat. You can hear the thump of your blood rushing. Your voice cracks for an instant and then you launch into a rant for 300 straight seconds\, wearing your passion on your sleeve\, barely pausing to breathe. The crowd goes wild. \nIgnite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite. You can talk about virtually anything as long as you can show us your passion for it. What’s the thing you most geek out about? What’s the topic of conversation that quickens your pulse and sets your toe a-tappin’? That is what we want to hear you speak about. \nAll speakers get equal time and equal billing. All talks are 5 minutes. You create 20 slides\, and we set them up to auto-advance every 15 seconds. \nWant to speak?\nThe audience at Ignite is generous and patient. They know the Ignite format is difficult\, and they realize you might be an absolute beginner at public speaking. Don’t worry – they’ve got your back. You’re giving them your passion and your vulnerability\, and they love you for that. You won’t find a more appreciative audience at any other event. \nSome people think Ignite is about self-help talks. It isn’t. Nobody wants to hear a preachy pep talk. We’re already “good enough and smart enough\,” so let’s keep this about you and your passionate ideas. \nFinally\, we’re serious about the no pitching thing. We know that sometimes a speaker must mention their profession in order to give their talk context\, which is totally fine. But Ignite is not the place to tout your organization or to troll for clients. \nClick the logo for tickets.\n \n\n \nFind out more about the maestro behind both Ignite Chicago and CoderDojoChi\, Ali Karbassi\, by clicking here! \n\n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-at-catalyst-ranch-in-june/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago,Networking,Talk
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