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SUMMARY:Camp Boundless!
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Catalyst Ranch’s 15th Anniversary this year (yes\, crazy\, huh?)\, the people who made it okay to play while working – yes we did – now are going to teach you how to play during your free time. What? You know how to play? Well\, we don’t think you do – or maybe not in that boundless way you did when you were a kid. Which is why we’re bringing you Camp Boundless – Play Camp for Adults! \nOur first Camp Boundless experience will be a Day Camp held on Saturday\, November 4\, 2017 at Catalyst Ranch. \n \nIt will be a full day of face-to-face games\, activities and three rounds of Play Sessions where campers will get to try their hand at activities such as cranky-scroll puppetry\, astral travel & meditation\, magic tricks\, drawing Cosplay\, Argentine tango\, macrame\, sketching people\, Polish paper cutting (wycinanki)\, ethnic embroidery\, a cappella singing\, circus arts\, Native American crafts\, Bollywood dance\, image transfers with embroidery\, DIY safety pin bracelets\, writing a children’s book and many more surprises! A delicious breakfast\, lunch and afternoon snack will also be provided. \nIt is only for adults 25+ yrs of age. There is no technology allowed (all devices such as phones\, ipads\, laptops and watches will be checked and securely stored before entering Catalyst Ranch). And definitely no work talk! \nWe encourage you to bring your best friend\, husband/wife\, partner\, boyfriend/girlfriend\, your mom and dad or come on your own. It’s the perfect opportunity for you to spend quality time with them while you both learn something new together. It’s also a great chance to revisit the best parts of our childhood day camps or away camps where we had a chance to try various activities\, found new passions and hobbies and made lots of new friends. The old-fashioned way – in real life – no digital interference. \n  \nUnleash your boundless energy!\n \nDate:  Saturday\, November 4\, 2017 \nTimeframe:  9:00am – 5:30pm \nLocation:  Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W. Randolph St.\, Chicago\, IL \nRegular Price:  $99 \nSpaces are limited and expected to sell out quickly. Once we reach capacity\, no more tickets will be sold. We want this to be an event where everyone can play and enjoy themselves.
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SUMMARY:Camp Boundless!
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Catalyst Ranch’s 15th Anniversary this year (yes\, crazy\, huh?)\, the people who made it okay to play while working – yes we did – now are going to teach you how to play during your free time. What? You know how to play? Well\, we don’t think you do – or maybe not in that boundless way you did when you were a kid. Which is why we’re bringing you Camp Boundless – Play Camp for Adults! \nOur first Camp Boundless experience will be a Day Camp held on Saturday\, November 4\, 2017 at Catalyst Ranch. \n \nIt will be a full day of face-to-face games\, activities and three rounds of Play Sessions where campers will get to try their hand at activities such as cranky-scroll puppetry\, astral travel & meditation\, magic tricks\, drawing Cosplay\, Argentine tango\, macrame\, sketching people\, Polish paper cutting (wycinanki)\, ethnic embroidery\, a cappella singing\, circus arts\, Native American crafts\, Bollywood dance\, image transfers with embroidery\, DIY safety pin bracelets\, writing a children’s book and many more surprises! A delicious breakfast\, lunch and afternoon snack will also be provided. \nIt is only for adults 25+ yrs of age. There is no technology allowed (all devices such as phones\, ipads\, laptops and watches will be checked and securely stored before entering Catalyst Ranch). And definitely no work talk! \nWe encourage you to bring your best friend\, husband/wife\, partner\, boyfriend/girlfriend\, your mom and dad or come on your own. It’s the perfect opportunity for you to spend quality time with them while you both learn something new together. It’s also a great chance to revisit the best parts of our childhood day camps or away camps where we had a chance to try various activities\, found new passions and hobbies and made lots of new friends. The old-fashioned way – in real life – no digital interference. \n  \nUnleash your boundless energy!\n \nDate:  Saturday\, November 4\, 2017 \nTimeframe:  9:00am – 5:30pm \nLocation:  Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W. Randolph St.\, Chicago\, IL \nRegular Price:  $99 \nSpaces are limited and expected to sell out quickly. Once we reach capacity\, no more tickets will be sold. We want this to be an event where everyone can play and enjoy themselves.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/camp-boundless-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Camp Boundless
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SUMMARY:improve it! Q4 Business Improv Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a business professional who would like to learn creative techniques to think more quickly on your feet during a meeting or at a presentation? Are you a leader or manager looking to enhance collaboration across your team? Are you the type of person who is always trying to be the best version of yourself? \nMost importantly\, are you the kind of person who likes…FUN?!?\nThen\, say no more! Come join improve it! in our Q4 Business Improv Workshop\, and we’ll teach you the healing powers of improvisation for the workplace. \nOur energetic and unique workshop will highlight the impact that improvisational techniques can have on your communication skills\, and overall professional presentational presence! (Try saying that five times fast.) \nOver the course of two hours\, you will participate in an interactive lecture and series of improvisation-based exercises led by professional improvisers. By the end of the workshop we guarantee you will have learned and practiced how to: \n\nCommunicate ideas clearly to your peers\nTrust your first instinct rather than overthink\nReceive and respond to feedback more easily\nTune into your own brand of spontaneity!\n\n \nThe workshop will be led by improve it!’s founder\, Erin Diehl\, and three of improve it!’s professional improvisers — all who have trained and performed at top theaters in Chicago and around the United States. The workshop will provide you with an intimate\, and hands-on experience to show you exactly what we do. \nWhat do we do? We’re glad you asked…\nimprove it! LLC is a Chicago-based company that provides high-energy\, laughter-filled corporate events & team building workshops that incorporate improvisation teams & techniques\, while donating a portion of proceeds to charity. To learn more about improve it! visit www.improveitchicago.com. \nSound good to you? Great! We’ll see you there.\nAdditional Details for improve it! Q4 Business Improv Workshop: \nTime: November 7th\, Registration opens at 6:00 p.m. and the workshop will begin promptly at 6:15 p.m. \nContact the organizer: Please contact Erin Diehl\, founder of improve it! with any questions at info@improveitchicago.com.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/improve-it-q4-business-improv-workshop/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:improve it! Q4 Business Improv Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a business professional who would like to learn creative techniques to think more quickly on your feet during a meeting or at a presentation? Are you a leader or manager looking to enhance collaboration across your team? Are you the type of person who is always trying to be the best version of yourself? \nMost importantly\, are you the kind of person who likes…FUN?!?\nThen\, say no more! Come join improve it! in our Q4 Business Improv Workshop\, and we’ll teach you the healing powers of improvisation for the workplace. \nOur energetic and unique workshop will highlight the impact that improvisational techniques can have on your communication skills\, and overall professional presentational presence! (Try saying that five times fast.) \nOver the course of two hours\, you will participate in an interactive lecture and series of improvisation-based exercises led by professional improvisers. By the end of the workshop we guarantee you will have learned and practiced how to: \n\nCommunicate ideas clearly to your peers\nTrust your first instinct rather than overthink\nReceive and respond to feedback more easily\nTune into your own brand of spontaneity!\n\n \nThe workshop will be led by improve it!’s founder\, Erin Diehl\, and three of improve it!’s professional improvisers — all who have trained and performed at top theaters in Chicago and around the United States. The workshop will provide you with an intimate\, and hands-on experience to show you exactly what we do. \nWhat do we do? We’re glad you asked…\nimprove it! LLC is a Chicago-based company that provides high-energy\, laughter-filled corporate events & team building workshops that incorporate improvisation teams & techniques\, while donating a portion of proceeds to charity. To learn more about improve it! visit www.improveitchicago.com. \nSound good to you? Great! We’ll see you there.\nAdditional Details for improve it! Q4 Business Improv Workshop: \nTime: November 7th\, Registration opens at 6:00 p.m. and the workshop will begin promptly at 6:15 p.m. \nContact the organizer: Please contact Erin Diehl\, founder of improve it! with any questions at info@improveitchicago.com.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/improve-it-q4-business-improv-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Start Your Own Business from a Legal and Financial Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: “From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to start your own business from a legal and financial perspective”\n\n\nTime and location: 6:30pm – 8:00pm\, Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph\, Chicago\n\n\nSpeakers: Michele Katz\, Advitam IP\nHelen Bloch\, LAW OFFICES OF HELEN BLOCH\, P.C.\nJessica Merino\, Merino Wealth Management\n\n\nContinuing legal education credit (CLE) will be provided for the panel discussion.\n\n\nNetworking Reception admission $35\n($10 for Decalogue & NAWBO members)
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/from-employee-to-entrepreneur-how-to-start-your-own-business-from-a-legal-and-financial-perspective-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Start Your Own Business from a Legal and Financial Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: “From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to start your own business from a legal and financial perspective”\n\n\nTime and location: 6:30pm – 8:00pm\, Catalyst Ranch\, 656 W Randolph\, Chicago\n\n\nSpeakers: Michele Katz\, Advitam IP\nHelen Bloch\, LAW OFFICES OF HELEN BLOCH\, P.C.\nJessica Merino\, Merino Wealth Management\n\n\nContinuing legal education credit (CLE) will be provided for the panel discussion.\n\n\nNetworking Reception admission $35\n($10 for Decalogue & NAWBO members)
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/from-employee-to-entrepreneur-how-to-start-your-own-business-from-a-legal-and-financial-perspective/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Talk Turkey November with Ignite Chicago. . .
DESCRIPTION:It’s Talkalicious!\n \nIgnite Chicago November 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. \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 is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite Chicago. 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. \n\n\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 below for tickets
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/talk-turkey-with-ignite-chicago/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago
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SUMMARY:Talk Turkey November with Ignite Chicago. . .
DESCRIPTION:It’s Talkalicious!\n \nIgnite Chicago November 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. \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 is open to everyone. All talks are 5 minutes (20 slides x 15 seconds/slide). \n \nThere is no theme for Ignite Chicago. 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. \n\n\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 below for tickets
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/talk-turkey-with-ignite-chicago-2/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Chicago
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