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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: How to Create the Perfect Meeting Energizer!
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch continues its series of quarterly lunch-hour workshops focused on the ins and outs of Meeting Planning with Lunch & Learn: How to Create the Perfect Meeting Energizer! \n  \nWe are the authority on everything Meetings-related\,\nand we invite Retreat Programming Coordinators\, Meeting Planners\, Administrative Assistants and everyone in between to get insider insight over a delectable meal. \n \nLunch & Learn: How to Create the Perfect Meeting Energizer!\n \nMeetings too easily veer into Boring. Before you know it\, the entire room of team members has zoned out\, and you can say goodbye to comprehension and engagement with the mission of the meeting! \nThe Energizer is the secret weapon to shake things up and add a twist to the proceedings\, and consultant and facilitator Kortney Peagram\, Ph.D.\, can help you master the art of it all. Energizers can be a great way to break down barriers to communication\, build trust and collaboration\, and inspire innovative thinking and creative problem solving… and they’re super easy to do! Join us for this interactive Lunch & Learn\, and you will leave with new tips and tricks for implementing exciting new energizers in your meetings\, as well as having the opportunity to try a couple out yourself. So\, let loose and have fun. The activities will be experiential-based and applicable to your next meetings and beyond! \nThere are only 25 spots available for this workshop on Energizers. \nAdmission price of $10 includes a mouth-watering meal (from our catering partner Big Delicious Planet) as well as all ticket surcharges. Please purchase your admission by Friday\, October 26!\n*Please email bryan@catalystranch.com with any dietary restrictions\nClick here to purchase admission!\nAbout the Facilitator\n \nDr. Kortney Peagram is the President and Owner of Peagram Consulting and Bulldog Solution. Dr. Peagram works with organizations to provide programs on leadership\, conflict management\, team building\, group management\, diversity\, compassion\, bullying\, and cyberbullying. Dr. Peagram’s speaking engagements and workshops are engaging with applicable strategies for her audience. Dr. Peagram consults\, writes\, facilitates\, and presents on topics that focus on workplace behaviors. \nDue to her experience in the field\, Dr. Peagram was featured as an expert on Fox News in November 2017\, NPR Radio on September 2017\, PBS in January 2016\, Fox 32 News Chicago in January of 2015 and May 2014. By blending her education\, facilitation\, and passion\, she delivers professional and effective programs. \n\nLearn more about Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space Catalyst Ranch!\n 
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/lunch-learn-create-perfect-meeting-energizer/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Catalyst Ranch's Sweet 16 Anniversary Party!
DESCRIPTION:Due to overwhelming response\, we are no longer accepting RSVP’s.\nWe’re ecstatic about your interest in celebrating with us\, so please feel free to explore our fantastic vendors in the meantime!\nAnd do CLICK HERE to explore more great opportunities to visit us this month!\n\n  \nCatalyst Ranch’s Sweet 16 Anniversary Party happens Monday\, November 5! \nFamily\, Friends and Fans are all welcome for this FREE celebration of our years of hosting Creativity and Innovation and Festivities here in Chicago’s West Loop! \nCatalyst Ranch’s Sweet 16 Anniversary Party!\nDate: Monday\, November 5 \nTime: 5:30pm-8:30pm \nPlace: Chicago’s Most Creative Meeting and Event Space: Catalyst Ranch \nWe are supported by the heroic staff behind these talented vendors: \nIncredible Food: Big Delicious Planet \nSignature Cocktail and Bar Service: TriStar Catering \nSweet 16 Dessert: West Town Bakery \nDJ: AZ Entertainment \nFloral Arrangements: Flowers for Dreams \nPhotography: Studio Finch Photography \nFresh Cotton Candy: Von Poof \nLive Magic: Sean Masterson \nVintage Apparel Pop-up Shop: See Jane Sparkle \nWe encourage all attendees to bring an item to donate to our Socks & Shampoo Drive benefiting Sarah’s Circle\, a Chicago non-profit serving women who are homeless or in need of a safe space.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/catalyst-ranchs-sweet-16-anniversary-party/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary Party
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SUMMARY:Socks & Shampoo Drive
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes all guests and neighbors to bring in items to donate to Sarah’s Circle during our Socks & Shampoo Drive. \n \nWhat: Socks & Shampoo Drive\, a seasonal collection of goods for donation\nWhere: Catalyst Ranch\nWhen: Monday\, November 5 through Friday\, December 14\nBenefiting: Sarah’s Circle\, a Chicago non-profit serving women who are homeless or in need of a safe space.\nWe’re asking for:\n\n\nNEW\, cold-weather socks\n\n\nTravel-size shampoo\n\n\nWe’ll welcome other greatly-needed items such as other warm clothes in size XL and above; and travel-size conditioner\, deodorant and toothpaste. **A complete list of items sought can be found here.\n\n\nSarah’s Circle is a Chicago organization that has been serving women who are homeless or in need of a safe space. Located in Chicago’s Uptown Community\, Sarah’s Circle has provided support for thousands of women since 1979. With temperatures dropping\, their supply needs are more specific. \nSarah’s Circle provides an updated list of all items currently needed here. Though Catalyst Ranch is asking for specifically New\, cold-weather socks and Travel-size shampoo\, we will gladly accept any of these other listed items. Be aware of their stipulation: \n*Because of limited storage space we only accept clothing in good condition and that is appropriate for the current season. Donated clothing should be clean and folded when delivered. Larger clothing sizes (XL\, XXL\, 3XL) are especially needed. We are currently only accepting clothing sizes 12+ and sensible shoes sizes 8+ at this time. Men’s clothing is also accepted. \n \nPlease consider visiting Catalyst Ranch for any of the events found here: Workshops and Special Events Open to the Public\, and bring any Socks\, Shampoo and other items to our collection box. We’ll bring all Socks & Shampoo Drive donations to Sarah’s Circle‘s Daytime Support Center at 4838 N. Sheridan Rd in the Uptown neighborhood after December 14.
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/socks-shampoo-drive/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donation Collection Drive
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SUMMARY:Vela Facilitating: Ignite Your Organization's Voice - Learn to Build a Story!
DESCRIPTION:Vela Facilitating hosts a FREE one-night workshop to guide organizations in focusing their voice and creating a dynamic narrative for the company: Ignite Your Organization’s Voice – Learn to Build a Story! \nIgnite Your Organization’s Voice – Learn to Build a Story!\n \nA good story can do wonders for an organization: from use in development to social media engagement. More than that\, it can also unite team members behind a common goal and strengthen the work environment.\nJoin us for a vibrant workshop designed to awaken your creative energy at work.  Our arts-based practice will lead you through interactive exercises in writing and oral storytelling to identify an evocative narrative for your organization. Practice your listening skills and learn how to capture attention in this introductory workshop. \n\nLearn how arts-based leadership can revive your team\nIdentify story structures that can keep your audience engaged\nTake away a fresh perspective on your tried and true stories of impact\nTrain yourself to look for new stories as they happen\n\nVela Facilitating‘s Stephanie Chavara leads this FREE\, one-night workshop. \n  \n \n  \nClick here to see all Public Event offerings at Catalyst Ranch!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-organizations-voice-learn-build-story/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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SUMMARY:Andrew Yang for President 2020 Humanity First Tour Chicago Rally
DESCRIPTION:Catalyst Ranch welcomes Andrew Yang for President 2020 Humanity First Tour Chicago \n \n2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang is coming to Chicago!\n\nOne of the most exciting candidates in the 2020 US Presidential Election\, Andrew Yang (D) is looking to bring his experience as a successful tech entrepreneur and innovator to the White House. \nIn 2011 he founded Venture for America\, and spent the last 6 years helping to create more than 2\,500 jobs in cities like Cleveland\, Detroit\, and Pittsburgh. \nAndrew realized artificial intelligence threatens one-third of all jobs\, and that we need a vision for a radically different future. In The War on Normal People (April 2018)\, he explains this crisis\, arguing for The Freedom Dividend\, $1\,000 a month for every American adult\, a central pillar of his platform. \nJoin hundreds of other members of the Chicago community as Andrew makes his Humanity First tour around the country! \nYou can learn more about Andrew’s platform here\, and check out his features in the New York Times\, Huffington Post\, and CNBC – or podcasts with Ezra Klein and Sam Harris. \nWe hope to see you there! \n\nDoors open at 6pm. Event goes from 6:30-8pm. Food and beverages will be served.\n \nAndrew Yang for President 2020 Humanity First Tour Chicago is open to the public. See all of Catalyst Ranch’s Public Events here!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/andrew-yang-for-president-2020-humanity-first-tour-chicago-rally/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rally
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SUMMARY:Personal Branding Workshop from Peagram Consulting
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 17\, Catalyst Ranch hosts Peagram Consulting as they offer TWO sessions of their Personal Branding Workshop.\nSelect a time that works for you: The 2.5 hour sessions start at 9:30am and 1pm.\n\n\n  \nDo you struggle with sharing your message with others\, your network\, or in an interview? Are you searching for clarity on explaining your job\, work\, and experience. We have the perfect training for you!\nCome join us as we work with you on developing your personal brand.\nWe will work with you on finding your interests\, skills\, abilities\, and build upon your knowledge to build your personal or professional brand. This will help you with marketing yourself\, finding a new job\, building your tribe\, becoming a social influencer\, or growing your company. Personal branding is key to building a strong network and gives people a clear snapshot of who you are as a person. Customers and potential hiring managers don’t just look at what you offer\, but also whether or not they like you. We want to help you build that connection and get clarity on who you are as a professional.\n\nThe session will include:\n\nMini-workbooks\nGuided journal prompts\nActivities to build your brand\nTemplated personal branding blurbs\nQuestions to dig deeper and explore how to write your brand\nGuided exercises to put it all together and walk away with your customized personal brand\nNetworking\nSnacks\n\nWho would benefit?\n\nIf you are transitioning into a new job\nIf you are looking for work opportunities\nIf you are growing your business\nIf you are an entrepreneur\nIf you have a small business\n\n\n  \nPeagram Consulting: Organizer of Personal Branding\n\n\n\n\n\nPeagram Consulting was founded to provide alternative training options to the typical disengaging presentation format. Peagram Consultants do not simply present content\, they innovate solutions by asking questions and provoking new thoughts to solve problems. Dr. Peagram loves bringing activities\, practical skills\, and innovative concepts to the table to watch individuals find their passion and grow as professionals. Dr. Peagram’s “Why?” is simple: she loves training and pushing professionals to think outside the box. \n  \nClick here to return to our slate of events open to the public!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/personal-branding-workshop/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in November
DESCRIPTION:Ignite Chicago is a heavy dose of TryptoFANTASTIC.\nAnd this evening’s menu will NOT put you to sleep!\n \n\nIgnite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in 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.\n  \n  \n  \n \nDid you know that attending this evening’s Ignite Chicago sets you up to perfectly end your #GIVINGTUESDAY? All proceeds from Ignite Chicago at Catalyst Ranch in November–and every month–go toward funding the volunteer-run\, nonprofit organization 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 in November 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 Krabassi\, by clicking here!
URL:https://playground.catalystranch.com/event/ignite-chicago-catalyst-ranch-november/
LOCATION:Catalyst Ranch\,  656 W Randolph St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
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